novelraw Chapter 210: Illusion Potion! Bottoms Up!
Chapter 210: Illusion Potion! Bottoms Up!
The Illusion Beast's potion already? As expected of the Flower Witch... Chen Qi accepted the potion from Fen's hand.
[Illusion Potion:
Affinity: Floral
Description: A transcendent potion born from the Flower Witch's hands, containing partial power of the Calamity Beast. This power has been perfectly neutralized by other medicinal ingredients, ultimately acquiring dreamlike hues.
Consumption Requirements: Constitution 20, Inspiration 40, and minor mental resistance (insufficient resistance may cause nightmares and nightmare attacks)
Effects: Gain minor Floral Affinity enlightenment, minor illusion resistance, +10 Inspiration, minor Spiritual Core enhancement, minor spiritual energy control increase, improved illusion-type skill aptitude, temporarily increased dream probability (lasting approximately 20 days)
Note: Fen added numerous rare transcendent ingredients during brewing! Additional special constitution bonuses after consumption!]
Chen Qi examined the densely packed buff list.
Undoubtedly, this was an extremely powerful potion.
The most crucial effect was the Floral Affinity enlightenment skill, significantly expanding his skill selection options.Meanwhile, Spiritual Core and spiritual energy control were two exceptionally rare enhancements.
Spiritual Core could comprehensively amplify the potency of his qi.
Spiritual energy control, simply put, represented advanced application of spiritual energy—typically requiring third-tier strength just to begin learning.
He never imagined obtaining minor spiritual energy control directly through potion consumption.
Though only a slight improvement, this meant he might immediately master sophisticated high-tier skills like Qi Transformation now.
"Thank you!"
Without hesitation, Chen Qi downed the Illusion Potion in one gulp.
The cool liquid slid down his throat, instantly transforming into warm currents that rapidly spread throughout his body.
It felt as if every inch of skin and every bone had been baptized by morning dew.
Eh? Drinking it directly? The Flower Witch was shocked—she hadn't even explained the safety instructions yet.
"Haaah..."
Chen Qi took a deep breath, sensing the power flowing through his veins and the visions appearing in his mind.
Beneath the spiritual sea representing his power, a vibrant small flower gradually bloomed.
[You've consumed the Illusion Potion, gaining corresponding enhancements. Additional +3 Strength bonus, recovery and stamina increased (temporary, lasting approximately one day)]
"How is it? Any issues?"
Fen asked with concern. All potions carried potential side effects, and blindly consuming Calamity Beast materials might even cause mutations.
"Feeling fantastic! My current constitution can handle this potion's effects."
Chen Qi smiled faintly, glanced around, then ate a small piece of spirit mushroom.
Though disgustingly bitter, it was still attribute-boosting treasure!
If Number Two could stomach it... Resolving himself, Chen Qi began enjoying the Flower Witch's culinary creations.
"Waku waku (Master is eating it too...)"
Deepsea Water Spirit Number One, observing Chen Qi and Number Two's actions, bravely decided to sample the Flower Witch's delicacies.
Through sheer willpower, Number One successfully endured these medicinal ingredients.
Chen Qi patted the little spirit's head:
"Fen, you don't need to prepare nutrient meals for other water spirits. But you could give Number Two extra portions—I can sense it's growing remarkably strong."
Chen Qi could tell the Flower Witch wasn't wealthy currently.
Most ingredients came from the Black Soil and their rift expedition.
Yet under massive potion supplementation, Deepsea Water Spirit Number Two was genuinely becoming increasingly formidable, even faintly exhibiting signs of further evolution!
Most crucially, Number Two could actually consume these nutritional supplements consecutively for days.
Though water spirits were weak, they possessed incredible compatibility as familiars with limitless evolutionary potential.
"I understand..."
The Flower Witch murmured softly, suddenly realizing she'd been somewhat wasteful with ingredients.
"By the way, Fen, I have something to show you—could you appraise it for me?"
Chen Qi retrieved the flower wine obtained from the brewery from his Backpack Card and handed it to Fen.
Alcohol, and high-proof at that... Fen blushed:
"I'm not good with drinking—I get drunk easily..."
No, Flower Witch, you misunderstood—this isn't for drinking... Chen Qi briefly explained the wine's origins.
The Black Glove had specifically dispatched transcendent beings capable of concealing spiritual fields just to poison these beverages.
However, Chen Qi only had rough guesses about the poison's exact effects.
Proper analysis required an expert.
As an alchemist, Fen was essentially a minor poison master herself.
Hmm, the Flower Witch definitely has potential as a master toxicologist... Chen Qi mused silently while eyeing the nutrient-rich meal before him.
I see, poisoned... Fen took out a slender white flower from her Backpack Card and inserted it into the wine bottle.
In the next instant, the white flower turned crimson.
Yet contrary to expectations, it didn't wither but instead grew tiny spikes, even lunging toward Fen's fingers.
Fen's brows furrowed instantly:
"Invisible Cup Poison, Flesh Toxin... Qi, have you heard of Blood Mages?"
Blood Mages?
Chen Qi pondered.
Popular professions like Corpse Shepherds and Necromancers were related to Phantom and Shadow affinities. Few pursued these paths due to their special properties.
But Blood Mages, as Chalice-affinity practitioners, could manipulate blood by third tier, enabling body control.
Normally, Blood Mages couldn't directly control others' blood due to spiritual field limitations.
However, if targets consumed specific substances beforehand, Blood Mages could bypass this restriction, achieving victories against stronger foes.
Historically, even legendary Blade-affinity figures had fallen to Blood Mages.
An extremely powerful yet repulsive, bloody profession...
"Fen, are you saying this toxin was specially customized for Blood Mages?"
Fen nodded:
"Yes, and this poison was created by a top-tier alchemist—their skill likely surpasses mine. No, regarding toxins specifically, they're far superior!"
Superior to you! Chen Qi was startled.
A toxicologist surpassing the Flower Witch—if from the Blackfin Crew, it must be those old cadres hiding in the Fog Sea or forbidden monsters imprisoned in the undersea jail.
What extravagant preparations! Chen Qi thought privately.
The Blackfin Crew had made extensive arrangements to eliminate the Blood Blade Pirates.
Fen continued:
"With slightly strengthened toxins and a Blood Mage's assistance, even powerful third-tier transcendents would instantly explode, becoming weapons for the Blood Mage."
Blood Mage weapons—meaning the Blackfin Crew planned to deploy one... Chen Qi stared at the flower wine.
Had these wines reached Blood Blade Pirate officers, catastrophe would have ensued.
Did I unwittingly resolve a major crisis for the Blood Blade Pirates... Chen Qi reflected inwardly.
This could secure greater bargaining chips when meeting them later.
Chen Qi took another bite of flower cake.
After collecting Gray Mouse's rewards tomorrow, he and the Flower Witch could finally set off to confront the Blood Blade Pirates.