In fact, the perfect body was generally a collection of the strongest parts of the bodies of various powerful creatures. Otherwise, Osric wouldn't have dared to call it the perfect body. Without those important materials, what was the point of having the technique to create the perfect body?
However, a smile flashed in the Ashen Warlock's eyes, and he slowly said, "Don't worry, I won't let you help me for nothing. I've already prepared the materials for this body, and I won't give you any less than you need. If you make good use of them, you can make a lot of money from this deal. " After saying that, he took out a pile of lists filled with the names of various materials, and handed them to Lin Li who was full of curiosity.
"So you've already prepared the materials. In that case …" Lin Li grabbed the stack of lists, and was rendered speechless after taking a glance at them. His eyes couldn't help but start glistening. The various materials listed on the list were not much different from those recorded in Osric's notes. More importantly, the quantity of the materials was definitely more than what the Ashen Warlock had said.
"However, this is not enough," the Ashen Warlock said calmly.
Lin Li was flipping through the lists excitedly when he suddenly heard the Ashen Warlock's words. He couldn't help but ask in bewilderment, "Is this not enough?"
According to Lin Li's memory, the quantity of those materials should be more than enough to create a perfect body. The Ashen Warlock had also said that there would only be more than enough, so why did he say that it was not enough?
"I'm not talking about the materials, but your technique, or rather, Osric's technique," the Ashen Warlock said with a faint smile. The Ashen Warlock smiled faintly and looked at the bewildered Lin Li. He continued, "As far as I know, the technique that Osric has mastered is actually far from perfect. The perfect body that he created only looks perfect, but there are some hidden flaws in it. "
"What? That body is still not perfect?" Lin Li was immediately shocked. According to his understanding, the body that Osric had created contained the advantages of all the powerful creatures, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that it was a divine body. Yet, there were still flaws?
"Yes, since you have already mastered Osric's technique, and your companion has also occupied that body, you should be able to think of a few questions that I'll raise. For example, your partner's fusion with that body isn't going well. When he used the power of that body, did he have the feeling that he couldn't use it? When you cast magic, is there a sense of sluggishness in the circulation of mana … "The Ashen Warlock did not wait for Lin Li to answer his questions one by one, and instead pointed out the flaws of the perfect body.
The more Lin Li listened, the more astonished he became. The Ashen Warlock had never seen Connoris use that body, but he had heard every problem that Connoris mentioned before. Initially, Lin Li and Connoris thought that it was because the degree of integration was not high enough that they could not control it freely. However, they didn't expect that it was the problem of the perfect body.
At the end, Lin Li could not help but smile bitterly, and helplessly said, "That's right, that body does have the problems you mentioned, but I'm afraid I can't do better than Osric in terms of the technology to create a body …"
"No, you can!" the Ashen Warlock said affirmatively.
Upon hearing this, Lin Li hurriedly explained, "Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to shirk my responsibility, nor am I being humble. I'm really not confident."
Although Lin Li had mastered Osric's technology to create the perfect body, he didn't study it too deeply because it didn't seem to be of much use at the moment, and he didn't need to change his body for fun. Besides, Osric was also an amazing figure from the Dark Age, and the proud disciple of the Immortal King. Lin Li didn't think that he had the ability to solve the flaws of the perfect body if even he couldn't.
The Ashen Warlock shook his head slightly, and unhurriedly said, "Don't be nervous, I don't mean to blame you. You probably don't know yet, but the technology to create the perfect body was actually not created by Osric."
"What!?" Lin Li was stunned. He didn't think of that. "If it wasn't created by Osric, could it be …"
"It's the Immortal King. He's the real creator of this technology, and I happen to have a copy of his notes here. You can take it back and study it. Since you've already mastered Osric's technology, it should be easier for you to understand this notebook. I'm sure you'll be able to master the technology in it soon. " While speaking, the Ashen Warlock took out a notebook that was emitting massive magical waves, but he didn't immediately hand it to Lin Li.
Lin Li looked at the notebook, and couldn't help but swallow his saliva. That's the Immortal King's notebook! Although the notebook might have only recorded the technology to create the perfect body, the creation of a body also required various technical support, which was probably not inferior to the construction of the Sky Castle. Even if Lin Li had reached the level of a Guru in various fields such as pharmaceutics, alchemy, and inscription, the Immortal King's notebook was still a huge fortune to him.
At the same time, Lin Li thought of a problem. Back when he was in the Sky Castle, he had once found a piece of paper left behind by Osric, and the message on it seemed to be that he was looking for something, but couldn't find it. Could it be that Osric was looking for this notebook back then?
Of course, it didn't matter whether it was or not. The problem that Lin Li had to consider now was whether he should accept the task or not. It seemed that the business was indeed like what the Ashen Warlock had said. There were all sorts of precious materials and the Immortal King's notebook. Hence, he reckoned that he would definitely make a profit. Although Lin Li also had a considerable amount of wealth, it would be impossible for him not to be tempted at this juncture.
However, was it really that easy to create a perfect body? Although the Ashen Warlock had given him sufficient materials, perfecting the technique would take time. Having the Immortal King's notebook did not mean that he could master everything immediately. The Ashen Warlock's body no longer had a trace of vitality, and Lin Li didn't know how long he could wait.
Besides, the time that Geresco's prophecy was getting closer and closer. At this moment, Lin Li's strength was only at the peak of level-24. Although he had a glimpse of the mysteries of the Sanctuary-realm, it wasn't easy for him to really take that step. At this juncture, he couldn't put everything aside and devote all his time to creating a perfect body for the Ashen Warlock.
Lin Li hesitated for a moment, and did not immediately agree to the Ashen Warlock's request. Instead, he said, "Master Roland, I'd like to know if you have any time requirements?"
"Yes, although this body has already decayed, I can still wait until you step into the Sanctuary-realm," the Ashen Warlock said calmly. With his strength, he could naturally tell that Lin Li had already seen the door to the Sanctuary-realm.
Hearing this answer, Lin Li finally heaved a sigh of relief. After all, it was impossible for him not to be tempted by such a huge temptation. Regarding the matter of stepping into the Sanctuary-realm, he nodded, and said, "Alright then, I promise you that after I step into the Sanctuary-realm, I'll use the Eternal Furnace to create a new body for you."
"I'm looking forward to that day. I believe it won't be far away," the Ashen Warlock said as he handed the notebook to Lin Li.
Lin Li grabbed the Immortal King's notebook, but he did not immediately flip through the contents. Instead, he suddenly thought of a question, and curiously asked the Ashen Warlock, "Why do you have the Immortal King's notebook?"
The notebook that recorded the technique of creating a perfect body was probably something that Osric couldn't find in the Sky Castle. Even Osric, the proud disciple of the Immortal King, couldn't get the notebook. Although the Ashen Warlock was also a mythical figure from the Dark Age, he had never heard of any interaction with the Immortal King. Hence, where did such a precious notebook come from?
"The Immortal King created this technique, and I'm the first life that the Immortal King created using this technique," the Ashen Warlock said calmly.
"What!?!" Hearing the Ashen Warlock's answer, Lin Li was immediately dumbfounded. That news was definitely beyond anyone's imagination. The origin of the Ashen Warlock had always been a mystery in the Breezy Plains. Although there were various speculations, no one had guessed that the Ashen Warlock was actually a life created by the Immortal King.
What made Lin Li even more incredulous was that the Ashen Warlock said that he was the first life created by the Immortal King. The creation of life was a completely different concept from the creation of a body. That meant that the Ashen Warlock already had a real soul after he was created.
The creation of a body was fundamentally similar to the creation of alchemy puppets and Alchemy Colossuses by alchemy warlocks, except that the technique was more mysterious and mysterious. However, the creation of life was a forbidden area for mortals, and it was the domain of the gods. Any attempt to get involved in it would be tantamount to blasphemy against the gods. However, not only did the Immortal King attempt it, he even successfully created the Ashen Warlock. That was simply the greatest provocation and blasphemy against the gods!
Feeling extremely shocked, Lin Li walked out of the tower that was regarded as a sacred land, but was actually rather simple and shabby. In the open space outside the tower, the leaders of the major forces had already left. They believed that what happened today would be enough to give them a headache for a long time. Only Norfeller and Ujfalusi stood there and waited quietly.
"Master, Hoffman said that he had an urgent matter to attend to at the Glittergold Trade Union. He asked me to convey his apologies to you after you come out," Ujfalusi said respectfully.
"Okay, we should go back too," Lin Li said with a nod. Lin Li could more or less guess what Hoffman's so-called urgent matter was. After the gathering this time, the Tower of Dusk's position in the Breezy Plains had become extremely stable. He believed that he would receive a request from the Glittergold Trade Union to strengthen their cooperation soon after he returned.
When the various forces agreed with the three major forces and requested the Ashen Warlock to expel the Tower of Dusk, Hoffman did not stand up for the Tower of Dusk, nor did he kick them when they were down. His actions were actually commendable. Besides, ever since Hoffman arrived in Gran Town, he had been expressing his support for the Tower of Dusk to the other forces. He just flinched a little when facing the Ashen Warlock's judgment. After all, the Ashen Warlock was infamous. Hoffman also represented the Glittergold Trade Union, and even if he had a close relationship with Lin Li, he couldn't possibly gamble with the interests of the entire trade union under such circumstances. Hence, Lin Li didn't think that Hoffman's actions were worth being calculative about.
The gathering this time brought about many changes to the Tower of Dusk that even Lin Li himself did not expect. He initially planned to go to the border sentry post mentioned by High Priest Rogge to take a look, but considering that Gavin and the others still did not know about the news, and that the Tower of Dusk might have a lot of things to deal with next, he temporarily gave up on the idea of going to the border to investigate.
Seeing that Lin Li had returned safely, everyone who knew what he had gone to do immediately burst into ecstasy. Although they did not know what had happened at the gathering, they did not know what the Tower of Dusk had gained or lost. However, they knew that as long as Lin Li returned safely, the Tower of Dusk would definitely not collapse, and there would definitely be hope for a resurgence.
In the conference room, Lin Li gave a brief account of his experience in Gran Town to Gavin and the others. Although Lin Li said it very calmly, Gavin and the others found it extremely thrilling. Almost all the followers of the top forces agreed with the three major forces. If anyone else were to face such a situation, they would probably have been scared out of their wits without waiting for the final judgment.
However, the Ashen Warlock's words instantly made the sinister intentions of the three major forces disappear, and everyone rejoiced. At the same time, they also found out that the Tower of Dusk had obtained the recognition of the Ashen Warlock. Not only did they retain all their existing territories, they also obtained an invisible amulet. They were even more confident about the future of the Tower of Dusk.
However, the deal with the Ashen Warlock had nothing to do with the rest of the Tower of Dusk, so Lin Li did not mention it. While Gavin and the others were excited, they did not think about why the Ashen Warlock valued the Tower of Dusk so much. Anyway, in their opinion, the development of the Tower of Dusk and Lin Li's personal strength were enough for the Ashen Warlock to value them.
"President, I think we should announce this news immediately. I believe our people will definitely cheer when they hear this news," Gavin said excitedly, and the other senior executives also chimed in.
"Okay, I'll leave this to you guys." The news could greatly boost the morale of the Tower of Dusk, so Lin Li nodded in agreement. However, he still reminded them, "However, you have to pay attention to one thing. The competition between us and the three major forces has not ended yet. The Ashen Warlock is just trying to limit our competition to a certain extent. I don't think they will admit defeat just like that. "
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