novelraw Chapter 446: The Book Saint's Infinite Potential
Chapter 446: The Book Saint's Infinite Potential
Sleeping only two hours a day… The Book Saint forced a wry smile, looked around, and finally stubbornly said, "Are there really people in this world who only sleep two hours a day? Could you give me a little more time?"
"Waku waku (I can!!!)"
Beside the Ice Witch, a tiny water spirit raised its little fist and spoke proudly.
As the most hard-working tool, a water spirit can give full effort twenty-four hours a day as long as it has enough seawater.
The Ice Witch crouched down, looked indulgently at the water spirit at her feet, and patted its head: "Number Seven, come over, every day report Ashlina's working hours to me."
She handed the Whip of Agony to Water Spirit Number Seven.
"……"
The Book Saint froze, looking like a salted fish that had lost its dreams!
This was treating her like a slave!
And she actually made a workaholic pet the supervisor.After saying that, the Ice Witch stood, patted the Book Saint's shoulder, and gently said, "Ashlina, work hard. If you do a good job, I'll reward you."
"I'm off to handle some other matters."
"Oh, Qi, don't forget to go see Fen, she has a surprise for you."
The Ice Witch bid farewell to Chen Qi and the others, and left the unfinished rift workshop ahead of them.
A surprise… Chen Qi froze for a moment.
The Book Saint turned her head and silently watched the Ice Witch disappear down the hallway to the basement.
"Heh—"
After the Ice Witch left, the Book Saint deftly pulled out a grimoire, conjured a small spiritual-energy stool, and then sat on it like a salted fish.
Without the Ice Witch watching, even though the Black Hunter was already a Saint, at the end of the day she was still her junior.
"Little Black Hair—"
The Book Saint called out adeptly:
"Do you have anything good to eat here? Do you know building a rift workshop is really exhausting! The last time I came to Beiguo, Madame Oli treated me to top-grade black dragon roast. You should know what elegance is, right?"
"……"
Chen Qi looked at the Book Saint with speechless eyes.
Indeed, making a Saint obedient is extremely difficult.
If he and the Ice Witch didn't keep an eye on her, she'd slack off any time.
Slap!
At that moment, a sharp semicircular arc cut through the air—
Crack! Crack!
Two crisp sounds like a whip snapping.
"Waku waku (Time to work!)"
Chen Qi, Palu, Burry and the others all widened their eyes.
They saw Water Spirit Number Seven, without hesitation, take the Whip of Agony and lash the Book Saint's wound.
Yet, despite being struck by a weak water spirit—
The Book Saint couldn't help but twitch, biting her lip instinctively and staring at Water Spirit Number Seven in shock!
A tiny water spirit like Number Seven dared to strike her!
"Waku waku (Time to work…)"
Water Spirit Number Three also popped up from beside Chen Qi's feet.
"Ah—"
The Book Saint ground her teeth in anger.
Although the damage was only point-zero, the spiritual torment was immense!
The Whip of Agony is one of the Ice Witch's homeland, Winter Kingdom's, legendary instruments.
Even a weak first-tier Transcendent wielding that whip can inflict extreme pain and force the wielder into feelings of repentance!
"You trash, you also—"
The Book Saint was furious.
However, faced with this terrifying spiritual energy, Water Spirit Number Seven cracked the whip again—
Damn it—
I endure!
"Fine!"
The Book Saint saw the whip and shrank back.
Even as a Saint, she could barely withstand the Whip of Agony!
This was top-tier torture.
Obediently, the Book Saint took out her workshop tome, channeled spiritual energy, and began building the rift workshop.
Finally stabilized… Chen Qi watched the Book Saint quietly working.
With the Book Saint building the rift workshop, his strength—and the entire Moonstone City’s—would leap forward.
Suddenly, Chen Qi remembered something.
He had one more thing he forgot to tell the Book Saint.
He had received from the Sea God a unique rift weapon, the "Echoes of the Abyss Flame."
This was a rift weapon that caused terrifying mental contamination, but without the rift workshop's remelting process, the weapon could not be used.
Chen Qi asked, "By the way, Book Saint, I have another weapon I'd like you to repair."
I am a great Saint, why am I being treated like a repairman… The Book Saint's face darkened as she said, "Fine, Little Black Hair, take it out and let me see."
Chen Qi handed the Echoes of the Abyss Flame to the Book Saint.
Merely probing its spiritual energy is like peering into the abyss.
If a third-tier Transcendent glanced at it, they would die.
The Book Saint adjusted her glasses and, without hesitation, probed its spiritual energy.
Rumble!
In an instant, the Book Saint's eyes were shrouded with a heavy abyss and pitch-black flames.
After a long moment, the darkness in her eyes faded and she said excitedly, "A domain-grade rift weapon, interesting! Do you have mental resistance skills?"
Chen Qi answered truthfully and explained his domain concept to Ashlina.
"Wow—"
The Book Saint pushed up her glasses: "You're lucky. This weapon was made from a contaminated rift-unique item. Weapons like this are called abyssal rift weapons, a tier above normal rift weapons, ultra-powerful gear.
Only A-rank rifts and monsters like the Shadow Weaver King can make them;
even I cannot synthesize one.
Abyssal weapons are perfect for inherent Berserkers. With your fourth-tier profession talent, once I fix it and after some practice, you can obtain a shadow- and blade-affinity domain skill!"
The Book Saint looked up and stroked her chin: "When this rift is built halfway, I should be able to repair it for you."
Halfway…
Chen Qi brightened.
The sea is his domain already.
Once he masters the domain, he will have the power to kill the Blood Lion.
"Thanks, Book Saint."
Chen Qi smiled: "Also, don't call me Little Black Hair…"
He didn't want anyone besides the Ice Witch using that nickname.
"Huh? This Saint can call you whatever she wants! Even Little Stray Dog—"
The Book Saint arrogantly retorted.
Smack!
In the next instant, Water Spirit Number Seven's tiny water-fist struck again, the Whip of Agony cracking sharply.
Ouch! The Book Saint fought to keep standing, biting her lip: "Alright, Black Hunter, I'm starting work. That third-tier useless mechanic over there, you be my assistant and carry the Magic-Banishing Crystals.
Oh, and don't forget to prepare dinner for me."
"No problem."
Burry said.
Under Water Spirit Number Seven's supervision, within minutes the Book Saint had assembled a drafting table and sketched the plans.
Soon the Book Saint sank into the work atmosphere.
There should be no problem…
The Book Saint's potential was like a sponge: squeeze it and it always had more.
He believed in the Book Saint's limitless potential!
Seeing the Book Saint immersed in work, Chen Qi patted An, Little Crow and Palu, and left the workshop together.
This time he returned, but still hadn't gone to see Fen.
There were not many capable Alchemists.
At present, all research on the Black Blood Medicine was being handled by Fen alone.
…
Chen Qi and the others returned to the refuge on the island.
"The sunlight feels so nice—"
Chen Qi stretched lazily and carefully surveyed the island.
This is the small island chosen by the Ice Witch.
The island lies near Damarro Town, with fertile land and a stretch of rich grassland. It used to be the Magic Bullet Family's vacation island, so it was undeveloped.
Nearby, four large islands sat adjacent to it.
The five connected islands were easily the most expensive island group around Damarro Town.
Under the Ice Witch's arrangement, this land became their base.
Whether housing sea beasts, transporting supplies, or building rift structures, it was a great location.
One island had been requisitioned by Fen for potion research!
"Qi, where are we going next?"
An asked.
She had originally wanted to ask her teacher for a Book affinity skill card to advance to fifth tier.
But she feared making the teacher lose control and restrained herself.
She hadn't returned to Damarro Town in a long time.
The changes in the Damarro Islands far exceeded her imagination.
Little Crow clutched her chest tightly, silent, only panting incessantly.
"An, I'll take you to see Fen."
"Fen? Is she that Flower Witch?"
An looked puzzled.
"Yes. Both of you need treatment for the Black Blood Poison."
Chen Qi looked at the wound on An's chest.
An had barely healed her injury, and now she had been infected with one of the most dangerous Black Blood Poisons in the world.
Little Crow was already gravely ill.
Now she could hardly even walk without pain.
The Black Blood Poison had worsened… Chen Qi shook his head and sighed.
He hoped the Black God's Weapons' potions could help Fen study an antidote to Black Blood Poison in advance.
"Little Crow, come—"
Chen Qi supported Little Crow and walked toward Fen's potion island.
…
On the potion island, inside a workshop temporarily converted from a resort, a witch wearing a huge hooded hat wore an expression of mystery.
"Just one last step."
The witch muttered.
Her hands stained with various juices were channeling spiritual energy, constantly stirring the cauldron, then she sprinkled Lamp-Moon Sea Dragon fruit, petals of the Abyssal Sea Flower, and Dragon-Heart Blood.
As the petals fell, the cauldron surged, thick black smoke forming into an utterly terrifying demonic face!
"Finally some progress!"
She suddenly grabbed the quill recording the experiment, dipped it in the scalding potion and drew a crooked heart in her notes.
Amazing!
"Perfect! This is the formula!"
The huge witch hat of the witch trembled with excitement.
The potion in the cauldron spun like a vortex, removing impurities and condensing a deep-abyssal liquid in the center.
The witch slowly poured the potion into a vial, then raised it high: "Success!"
"The prototype of the Great Sage potion!!!"
"With this potion, Qi will become even stronger!!!"
A tiny ecstatic little yellow flower sprouted above Fen's head!
The flower made the heavy witch hat bob up a little!
However, the joy did not last long…
The potion workshop was empty, only she was there.
Only her…
Her teacher was building a witch workshop, Chen Qi had gone out to sea with Little Crow citing extreme danger.
"Sigh…"
Fen looked at the scalding Great Sage-tier potion and suddenly felt a chill.
At this moment, there was no one to share her joy.
"Sigh…"
She began to miss Qi a little. Although only a few days had passed… Fen sighed.
At that moment a light, nimble voice came.
"Miss Flower Witch, this spiritual field—are you synthesizing a Great Sage-tier potion?"
"Who is it? This is a potion workshop;
outsiders can't enter casually, it's easy to get infected!"
Fen turned angrily and glanced toward the workshop door.
In an instant she saw Little Crow and An.
And Chen Qi supporting Little Crow!
A little pink flower instantly bloomed above Fen's head: "Qi, you're back, this is—"
Fen remembered An, but didn't know how to address her at first.
She only recalled that this person seemed to be from the same town as Chen Qi.
They seemed childhood friends!
Darn childhood friends!
Fen instantly stopped smiling.
An bowed and performed an elegant greeting: "Miss Flower Witch, my name is An. Because of some events, Qi and I have returned…"
"I know, An."
Fen turned her head coldly.
Why did Miss Flower Witch seem a bit upset at me… An broke into a cold sweat.
She suddenly recalled that she had once hunted witches and, when out of control, even attacked them.
"Sorry, Miss Flower Witch, that was my rudeness before."
An said sincerely.
"I know. I'm not angry about those things."
Fen puckered her lips and went back to stirring the potion.
Really not angry… An pressed her lips together;
she felt Fen had some hostility toward her.
Chen Qi asked, "Fen, how is your Blood Blossom Disease coming along?"
Fen's Blood Blossom Disease was a mutation disease no less severe than the Black Blood Poison.
Right now their island was full of patients.
Fen bounced twice: "Qi, don't worry, I'm fine!"
"That's good…"
Chen Qi reached out and touched Little Crow's forehead: "Little Crow's Black Blood Poison is already in its late stage. Fen, with your research into the Black Blood Poison, any progress?"
He handed all the Black Blood samples collected from the battle to Fen and looked at Little Crow with concern.
"……"
Fen felt a pang seeing Chen Qi's concern for Little Crow.
A tiny bit of jealousy! They were too close!
Fen pouted: "Qi, we've extracted Abyssal Sea Beast blood, completed cultivation of the Abyssal Sea Flower, and produced the first medicine. However, that medicine can only relieve symptoms…"
Fen handed two vials of abyssal-blood medicine to An and Little Crow: "As for the next batch, we need more Abyssal Sea Beast blood."
"Thank you, Miss Flower Witch."
An took the vial and drank it, instantly feeling her spiritual energy flow filled with a deep-abyssal force.
Although uncomfortable, it did relieve the pain caused by the Black Blood.
"Thanks for your hard work, Fen."
Chen Qi gently poured the potion into Little Crow's mouth.
It seemed he still needed to find a way to contract more Abyssal Sea Beasts.
But the beasts that can produce abyssal blood are limited. Only when the Shepherd's Lamp is produced can abyssal blood be mass-produced.
"Qi, let me take care of Little Crow…"
Fen went over, held Little Crow in her arms and gently laid her in bed.
After placing Little Crow properly, Chen Qi asked, "By the way, what's the surprise you mentioned?"
"Hehe!"
Fen looked up, raised two fingers, and said proudly: "First, I've made a Great Sage-tier potion!"
"Second, Qi, I've found you a special pet that can bond perfectly with you!"