The Cornflower Witch

Chapter 121: Aromatherapy

After walking around the stalls on this floor with Florerella, Sylutia gradually gained quite a few insights.

Since the students were generally at the First Tier, the items sold here were mostly useful at this stage. Things like weapons and equipment weren't much different from the outside world, and were even a bit cheaper. This was because students would prepare their own gear before heading to the Hidden Grove, and rarely needed to make purchases mid-journey.

Items for life's pleasures and comforts were priced about 20% to 50% higher than the outside world. Most people hadn't anticipated being on the road for so long, and out of boredom, gaps would appear in their luggage supplies like wine, tea, and spare clothes, creating a need for additional purchases.

The most expensive items were probably those related to enhancing one's strength. Their prices were often double the outside market rate. For example, Blood Wine that cost one gold coin outside was sold here directly for 2-3 gold coins, and there were still people who needed it.

Besides these, Sylutia also saw many secret technique manuals for sale.

"【Flame Orb Method】 for sale~ includes the 'Red Snow Powder' formula and usage techniques."

The so-called Flame Orb Method was the technique of instantly igniting thrown 'Red Snow Powder' to enhance its explosive force and heat. This was a basic ability of the 'Blazing Sun' Aspect. Each battle required consuming 'Red Snow Powder', and its power was considerable. The only drawback was that 'Red Snow Powder' cost money to make and replenish. Once you ran out during a fight, you couldn't continue using the ability.

Sylutia faintly remembered that Talier's older sister, Winnie, had learned this ability in the past.

"How much does this secret technique cost?"

"The Flame Orb Method plus the Red Snow Powder formula, a total of 10 gold coins.""That's a bit expensive." The young girl shook her head. This was a very basic, simple ability and probably wasn't worth that price.

She and Florerella walked away and continued to the next stall.

"【Chilling Method】 practice manual for sale. No additional materials needed for casting. Noticeable effects." The stall owner was clearly trying to compete with the neighboring 'Flame Orb Method' stall.

This time, Florerella curiously stepped forward and asked about the price and effects.

"It costs 8 gold coins. The price isn't high, but the effects are also very poor." She returned and told Sylutia after inquiring.

"My family has many secret techniques of the 'Slumbering Winter' Aspect passed down through generations. Even the most basic 【Freezing Method】 among them is stronger than this one." The elf girl shook her head.

"But I didn't learn them much. I focused more on the 'Verdant Nectar' aspect."

The two continued forward, filtering out those very basic ability techniques, occasionally stopping before stalls selling more practical secret techniques.

"【Lasha Court Sword Art】, price 50 gold coins, and I will personally provide guidance for one week." A swordsman wearing white light armor stood behind the stall, arms crossed.

What's this? Sylutia turned her gaze toward him, observing carefully.

【Lasha Court Sword Art Lv.3】(Vaulted Sky): A sword art famous for being swift as the wind. When executed, it can imbue the user with the 'Vaulted Sky' Aspect, granting a speed bonus and reducing wind resistance.

Lasha was a desert country in the southern part of the continent hundreds of years ago. It was rich in swordsmen who exchanged ideas extensively. They later jointly created the Lasha Court Sword Art. This set of sword techniques was highly popular at the time.

The Vaulted Sky Aspect, huh? That's truly rare. However, she planned to pursue 【Verdant Nectar】 or 【Luminous Moon】 in the future and didn't have the extra capacity to take on another.

The secret technique manuals she saw for sale afterward were also generally quite basic and simple, roughly equivalent to the 'Dew Prayer Method' Sylutia had once bought at the Horticulture Guild.

Thinking about it, it made sense. If an ability was of higher difficulty, it simply couldn't be learned just by reading a book. It often required guidance and instruction from someone.

After looking at everything overall, apart from the one teaching 【Lasha Court Sword Art】 being somewhat useful, the other basic abilities currently offered little benefit to Sylutia.

"Tia, do you want to learn a new ability?" Florerella asked, seeing the girl stop at every stall.

"No, not really. I'm just curious because I rarely saw so many secret techniques openly displayed in the places I stayed before." Sylutia answered.

"I see. But there really aren't any more profound secret technique manuals for sale here." Florerella thought for a moment.

"If you want to learn, I can teach you an 'Aromatherapy' ability. It can be used to detoxify, heal wounds, and restore stamina."

"This kind of secret technique must be very valuable, right?" Sylutia guessed in her heart after hearing this.

"It's fine. We're friends. Tia doesn't need to spend extra money." She nodded, saying it naturally.

A healing type, huh? It is indeed very precious. However, Sylutia thought that what she currently lacked more might be attack methods.

This world did indeed have abilities that could make wounds heal rapidly, completely restoring them to an undamaged state. But such abilities were often only available at the Fifth Tier and above. At lower tiers, being able to temporarily suture a wound, stop bleeding, and form a surface scar was considered a very powerful combat recovery ability.

The true healing process often took place after the battle, requiring days or even months.

The reason it was so troublesome was that rapid healing could easily cause muscles and blood vessels to become disordered. Not only would this fail to achieve recovery, but it could also bring various side effects and injuries. Even if treated and recovered afterward, it often left some hidden injuries requiring long-term recuperation. More importantly, rapidly regenerated flesh and blood often weren't as tough as before. If used to perform high-intensity abilities, they could easily be damaged again under the strain.

As for that effect of wounds healing at lightning speed, recovering completely without side effects, it was actually a very profound and powerful ability involving the concept of healing. The minimum threshold to touch it was the Fifth Tier.

The 【Lunar Radiance Breathing Technique】 Sylutia comprehended not long ago was exactly like that. It could only accelerate stamina recovery and quickly heal the surface of wounds. True recuperation and healing required after the battle ended. Minor injuries might take a few days, major injuries could take months.

Various organizations would collect methods for complete healing, but most came with some side effects. Among those with extremely few side effects, currently, Sylutia only knew of the 'Summer Potion' provided by the 'Four Seasons Alliance', and the 'Meleranke Holy Water' from the former 'Silver Radiance Church'.

The 'Silver Radiance Church' possessed numerous healing methods and developed many holy medicines for healing. Back then, they also recruited many talents and allies through this. However, with the fall of the 'Silver Radiance Church', these secret techniques and holy medicines were lost. Even now, no one could reproduce many of the miracle arts of the former 'Silver Radiance Church'.

Of course, this was understandable. If these secret techniques and abilities were still circulating, it would affirm the history and existence of the 'Silver Radiance Church'. The 'Golden Honey Dynasty' of that time was incredibly powerful and naturally wouldn't allow such a situation to occur.

Legends possessed power. If the Named One of the 'Luminous Moon' path, 'Meleranke', still had legends circulating, it would have interfered with others obtaining the position of the 'Luminous Moon' Hour at that time.

As for now, the Golden Honey Dynasty had long since perished, and the struggle for the Luminous Moon Hour had been settled. Even if the history of the 'Silver Radiance Church' resurfaced again, it probably wouldn't have a significant impact.