At this moment, Rina finally saw clearly that the genius pharmacist mentioned by her teacher, the new President of the Breezy Plains Guild of Magic, was the Necromancer she had met a few nights ago at the Castellan Mansion's banquet. After a scream, Rina instinctively pulled out her sword, and the entire guild hall fell silent with a loud clang …
"Damned Undead creature, why are you here?"
"Why is your memory so good …?" Lin Li did not panic even though the sharp sword in front of him was glinting coldly. To him, there was nothing to panic about. What was this place? This was the Tower of Dusk, after all. Not to mention Rina, a mere Paladin, even Englos would not be able to hurt Lin Li at all. Lin Li did not even need to cast any magic spells. All he had to do was release a trace of mental strength, and the All-Kill Array would turn this young and beautiful Paladin into ashes in an instant.
However, it was rather embarrassing to make such a scene in public. No matter how thick-skinned Lin Li was, he could not help but rub his nose in embarrassment. With that, Lin Li immediately knew why he was recognized by this Paladin. Damn it, isn't the effect of this bullsh * t Recovery Potion a little too strong? In the blink of an eye, the bruises on his face had healed, and the bruises on his face had disappeared. It was no surprise that this woman recognized him …
But forget it, so be it. This was his territory, after all. Was he really afraid that she would bite him?
Facing the sharp sword, Lin Li only smiled. "It's a pity that your brain is not that good …"
"What did you say!?" This sentence was like pouring oil on the fire for the emotionally unstable Rina. She tightened her grip on the hilt of her sword.
"Rina!" Almost at the same time, Englos recovered from his shock. He heard a low bellow, and the old man's expression turned extremely ugly. "Do you know what you are doing?"
Englos couldn't believe it. He had tried his best to persuade the genius pharmacist and even gave him the priceless Demon Magic Lamp just to get a promise from the genius pharmacist. Yet, his proudest disciple had interfered. Not only did he draw his sword, he even called the other party an Undead creature!
At that moment, Englos was so angry that he was trembling.
"Alright, Mr Englos, don't be so angry. It's just a small misunderstanding. Everything will be fine after we explain it …" Lin Li patted Englos' shoulder lightly. This action not only calmed Englos' anger, but also conveyed a message to him that he would not be angry over this matter, and would not forget his promise.
"Thank you." Englos nodded, and the anger on his face lessened a little. However, he still looked at Rina sternly. "Rina, apologize to President Felic immediately. Otherwise, don't call me teacher from today onwards."
In the world of Anril, be it magic or martial arts, they were all passed down through the inheritance of a master and his disciple. Apart from parents, a master and his disciple were probably the closest relationship in this world. Unless the disciple had committed a grave mistake, no teacher would be willing to break off such a relationship. Although Englos said those words out of anger, it was still very important. Unless he was really infuriated, he would never say it out loud.
"But Teacher, he … he really is a Necromancer!" Rina was scared out of her wits. Her pretty face turned pale, and she stuttered.
"What's wrong with a Necromancer?" Englos was still in a fit of anger, and was finally appeased by Lin Li. But after hearing this, the old man frowned and was about to flare up again.
But, on second thought, he suppressed his anger. It seemed like he had really lost his head this time. He had actually forgotten that his disciple was not an ordinary person. She was the only Paladin in the Holy Paladin Legion who had the Holy Seal of Judgment. She had been baptized by the Fire of Judgment when she was born, and had an instinctive hatred for any existence of darkness. Who knew how many Undead creatures she had killed in these 10 years?
She was a true fanatic!
Even Englos could not help but feel a headache when he thought of Rina's fanaticism and devotion …
"I have already said that this is a misunderstanding!" But, since he had already said this much, Englos had no choice but to maintain his dignity as a teacher. After he finished speaking with a stern face, he secretly gave Lin Li a look. "Am I right, President Felic …"
"Of course!" Lin Li was a smart fella. The moment he saw Englos giving him a look, he immediately guessed that the old man must have something that he could not reveal, and wanted him to help him cover up his lie. Although he did not understand the reason, it did not matter. For a scumbag like Lin Li who was so good at lying, it would not be a problem for him to tell a lie or two. Almost immediately, the scumbag put on a pained expression as if he was constipated. "Mr Englos, this is really a misunderstanding …"
"I saw it with my own eyes …" Seeing that this shameless Necromancer still wanted to quibble, Rina immediately frowned.
"What did you see?" Lin Li pursed his lips. Without waiting for Rina to finish her sentence, he continued, "You must have seen me bringing an Undead creature to Castellan Arathor's banquet? That proves that I am a Necromancer? This is a joke. It doesn't matter if you don't believe me, but you should at least believe your teacher, Mr Englos, right? When I was still in Alanna, I already got to know Mr Englos. You can ask him yourself, do I look like a Necromancer? Also, ask everyone in this guild hall, ask Arbitrator Apophis, and ask them if I am a Necromancer! "
"Stop joking. How can President Felic be a Necromancer? He is the disciple of Master Andoine, and even President Aldwin praised him as a genius!" Englos nodded his head continuously.
Lin Li spoke with confidence, and with Englos at the side as a witness, Rina could not help but waver no matter how much she believed in her own opinion. However, she did not give up, and continued to ask, "Then, why did you bring an Undead creature to the banquet?"
"Paladin Rina, please watch your attitude. I am only trying to explain to Mr Englos about the misunderstanding. I am not obliged to answer your question." After glancing at Rina, Lin Li continued, "But since you asked, I will tell you. You should know that Castellan Arathor has a son named Sin 'dorei, right?"
"Yes."
"Then, do you know that Sin 'dorei was kidnapped before you went to Roland City?"
"What has this got to do with that Undead creature?"
"Don't be anxious, listen to me slowly. The people who kidnapped Sin 'dorei were the Syer Bandits. They hid him in the ruins of Syer Town. Paladin Rina is so passionate and devoted, you should know what kind of place the ruins of Syer Town are, right? It's a paradise for Undead creatures, and there's even a Lich there. After my companions and I entered the ruins of Syer Town, we were almost killed by the Lich. Luckily, we met Norfeller … Yes, the Undead creature you were talking about. Unfortunately, you only know that he is an Undead creature, and not that he was a noble knight when he was alive. Although his body has been tainted by evil energy, his soul is not tainted at all. He helped us defeat the Lich and saved Castellan Arathor's son. The banquet that night was organized by Castellan Arathor to thank us. Norfeller, the Undead creature you mentioned, is the hero who saved Sin 'dorei. Why can't he attend the banquet? "
"Would an Undead creature be so kind?"
"Believe it or not, it's up to you …" Lin Li pursed his lips with an indifferent expression. The reason why he had said so much today was to help Englos. As for whether this Paladin Rina believed him or not, Lin Li could not care less. So what if she did not believe him? In the Tower of Dusk, did she really dare to bite his hand? If that was the case, don't blame me for being rude to you …
"Wait …" At this moment, Englos's face revealed a thoughtful expression. "Felic, did you just say the ruins of Syer Town?"
"Yes, the ruins of Syer Town. Is there a problem?"
Lin Li said matter-of-factly. When he said that, he definitely did not expect Englos to have such a huge reaction. The old man was dumbfounded on the spot, and his face turned pale. His lips trembled as he mumbled to himself as if he was possessed, "It's really … really the ruins of Syer Town … Holy Light … The Great Prophecy Spell is indeed true …"
"Teacher, what's wrong?" Rina looked at Englos anxiously, and there was a hint of sobbing in her anxious voice.
"Mr Englos, are you alright?" At this moment, even Lin Li could not help but worry. Englos was a powerhouse in the Legendary-realm, and it was impossible for him to be like this for no reason.
The panic lasted for a full 10 minutes before Englos recovered from his bewitched state. He wiped the cold sweat off his forehead and forced a smile at the two of them. "Don't worry, I'm fine, I'm fine …"
"Teacher, what happened? Why did you suddenly … suddenly …" At this point, Rina realized that what she wanted to say was a little disrespectful, so she hesitated and swallowed the words "bewitched" back down.
"Don't worry, I'm fine …" Even though this disciple of his was overly passionate and had a different attitude towards Undead creatures, she was still a disciple that he had painstakingly groomed. Seeing that she was so concerned about him, Englos felt comforted, and a gentle smile appeared on his pale face. "I just suddenly thought of something …"
"President Felic, I'm really sorry. I just suddenly remembered that I still have something important to do, and I have to rush back to the Church of Dawn immediately. Archbishop Martin will be going back with me too. It's a little rushed, so please forgive me. Besides, if Arbitrator Apophis asks about it, I hope you can help to explain it to him."
"Do you need help?"
"Thank you, but no …" Englos shook his head, and was about to turn to leave when he suddenly stopped. "Oh, yes, President Felic, if it's possible, can you help me take care of Rina for a few days?"
"Teacher, I'll go back with you!" Rina said anxiously.
"No, Rina, this matter is too urgent. Archbishop Martin and I have to rush back to the Church of Dawn. With your current strength, you can't keep up with the speed of a Legendary powerhouse. Stay in the Tower of Dusk for now, and I'll come to look for you after I settle this matter with Archbishop Martin."
"This …"
"Alright, listen to me." Englos's gaze became stern again. After apologizing to Lin Li hurriedly, he walked to Archbishop Martin's side and whispered a few words in his ear, ignoring Rina's objections.
"Really?" Archbishop Martin looked up in shock as soon as Englos finished speaking. Even though he tried his best to hide it, the look of disbelief in his eyes could still be seen clearly by Lin Li from afar.
The departure of the two archbishops did not affect the emotions of the others. To them, the young mage in the black robe was the main character of the day. Even though it was a pity that the two archbishops left, it was just a pity …
After that, Lin Li received many more congratulatory gifts. None of the guests who were qualified to witness the inauguration ceremony were simple people. Of course, the gifts they brought out were not ordinary. The gift that Prince Arthur of Felan gave was a magical crystal of a Ghost Python. It was also level-18 like the magical crystal that was embedded in the magic staff. However, the Ghost Python fed on souls. If the power contained in this magical crystal was used properly, it could even become a Soul Attack weapon!
Sagre, the leader of the Sky Knights, was even more generous. He gave Lin Li an unhatched Fire Feather Gryphon egg. This was no joke. The Fire Feather Gryphon was a mutated species of Gryphons. It was said that it inherited the bloodline of the prehistoric magical beast, Fire Feather. Once it hatched, it would have the power of a level-16 magical beast. In terms of pure combat power, it would not be inferior to an adult Dragon Hawk. Apart from the Sky Knights, Sagre also gave Lin Li a set of methods to tame Fire Feather Gryphons. This was a secret of the Sky Knights. Apart from the Sky Knights, not many people in Anril knew about it.
Lin Li knew that the reason why Sagre gave such a generous gift was not only to congratulate him for taking over the Breezy Plains Guild of Magic, but also to rope him in. After all, when he was in Alanna, he showed off his forging skills in front of the leader of the Sky Knights. To this Sword Sage who was in charge of one of the three Imperial Guards of Felan, it would not be too much to give him a generous gift if he could rope in a blacksmith who was at least at the level of a Master.
Balbo's gift was a crystal clear potion bottle. Apart from being a little shiny, it did not look very eye-catching. Even the fatty Hoffman jokingly laughed at him. However, Lin Li knew that Balbo's gift was definitely comparable to the Demon Magic Lamp. Even Hoffman's box of Starlight Grass could not compare to it …
The value of this potion bottle was even higher than Andoine's Crystal of Eternity. This was because the carving of this potion bottle was something even more precious than the Crystal of Eternity. It was the legendary Dream Crystal that was born under the Tree of Eternity. The Tree of Eternity was also known as the Tree of Life. It was the origin of life for the High Elves. Even the High Elves, who were as proud as gods, saw the Tree of Eternity as their mother.
To a pharmacist, the Tree of Eternity was a divine object that only belonged to the legends. Only a small leaf was needed to concoct an elixir that could bring someone back to life. Even the legendary black lotus could not compare to a leaf from the Tree of Eternity. Unfortunately, the war 1300 years ago had destroyed the High Elves' dynasty and their Tree of Life …
Compared to the Tree of Eternity, the effect of the Dream Crystal was naturally far inferior …
There was no comparison at all. The Tree of Eternity was condensed from the purification of life in Anril, and the Dream Crystal was merely tainted with some aura. However, even this little bit of aura was enough to make the Dream Crystal a treasure that pharmacists dreamed of. A potion bottle carved from the Dream Crystal could increase the effect of the potion to a whole new level. If a Master-level pharmacist had a Dream Crystal potion bottle, the potion he concocted would likely reach the level of a Guru-level potion.
Furthermore, the life aura contained in the Dream Crystal could also get rid of all the impurities in the potion, making the potion even purer. Even a pharmaceutics apprentice who had just started would understand the principle of "all potions have some side effects." No pharmacist could guarantee that their potion would not have any side effects. Hence, no matter how powerful the potion was, it could not be consumed continuously. Otherwise, an Archmage with hundreds of Awakening Potions would never have to worry about mana exhaustion. Wouldn't he be able to defeat a Legendary-mage?
Other than a Divine Smith, the Dream Crystal was the only thing that could achieve this effect. Any potion that was stored in the Dream Crystal potion bottle for more than a month would be completely rid of its impurities. No matter how it was consumed, it would not cause any harm to the body.
Even Lin Li was a little surprised by the gift that Balbo had sent. When he received the potion bottle, he could not help but be stunned. Although he was a pharmacist, he did not belong to the Pharmacists Guild. Why would Balbo give him such a rare treasure?
"Only in your hands can this potion bottle show its true value …" Balbo only said one sentence.
Other than them, there were also many precious magical equipment. These were all sent by the 24 guild presidents. For example, Gerian had sent a ring. It was said to be a relic of the Jarrosus Guild of Magic's Guru of Inscription. There were a few unusually powerful mageweaths left on it. Even Lin Li, who was also a Guru of Inscription, could not see through the mystery within.
Lin Li only managed to extricate himself when it was almost afternoon.
"Mr Herza, can you help take care of the guests? I drank some wine just now, and I don't feel too well. I need to go back to the bedroom and lie down …"
"Don't lie down for too long."
Lin Li jogged all the way back to his bedroom. Just as he closed the door, he could not wait to open the Ring of Endless Storm. Then, he saw a black shadow flash by. When he came back to his senses, the great Soul Trader was already lying on the study table.
"What happened?" Lin Li was stunned. "Connoris, why did you come out by yourself? What the hell, you can already control this hammer? "
"Hehehe …" Connoris' voice was filled with pride. "I, Connoris, am the greatest Soul Trader in history. How can a mortal like you see through my power …"
"Is that so …" Lin Li looked at Connoris, and did not argue with him. He only said calmly, "I haven't forged anything for so long, I don't know if I'm rusty …"
"…" Connoris was speechless.
"How about it, Connoris? Do you want to try?"
"Heh … Hehe, I was just joking. With your magnanimity, I'm sure you won't be angry. Sorry?"
"Don't talk nonsense with me …" Lin Li could not be bothered with him. He took out the Demon Magic Lamp from his pocket and placed it on the study table in front of Connoris. "I've already asked for the item for you. I've said it before. If you can't give me a satisfactory answer, then Connoris, you're really dead …"
"We've known each other for so long. When have I ever lied to you?" Connoris' voice had a tinge of grievance.
"Then tell me first, what kind of demon is sealed in this magic lamp?"
"What the hell …" Connoris exclaimed as soon as Lin Li finished speaking. "How can you be so lucky? The first Magic Lamp he got was actually one of the three most powerful Demon Monarchs among the 12 Demon Monarchs. This is the Magic Lamp that sealed the Lord of Nightmares. Do you know that the power of the Lord of Nightmares back then was comparable to Osric? If it weren't for the help of the Magic Legion, Osric might not have been able to kill it! "
"What is the Lord of Nightmares?"
"The Lord of Nirvana is nothing. He is the master of the 21st floor of the abyss. His power is far above mine. But because of some benefits, I've come into contact with him a few times. I have some understanding of the power of this Lord of the 21st floor of the abyss. That's great, that's great. If you can completely control this Magic Lamp, with the help of the Lord of Nightmares and the key in Osric's mausoleum, you can definitely control the Eternal Furnace and create a new body for me!"
"This Demon Magic Lamp still needs to be controlled? Didn't you say that as long as I rub the surface of the Magic Lamp, I can summon the demon sealed inside? "
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