novelraw Chapter 94: Pale Medicine
Chapter 94: Pale Medicine
The Flower Witch handed Chen Qi two vials of potion.
One vial contained a white potion made from the Pale Scale Fruit, and the other contained a potion emitting a greenish oil.
It didn’t look very palatable, so Chen Qi asked,
“What kind of potion is this?”
“A cold medicine.”
“…”
Chen Qi felt a warmth in his heart; he had almost forgotten about catching a cold himself.
“Is that so… thank you.”
Chen Qi drank the cold medicine, then raised the white potion up into the air and examined it carefully.
The potion itself had a unique pale hue. It wasn’t ordinary white, but had a faint cold glow, like moonlight shimmering on the surface of water.As sunlight shone on it, subtle ripples appeared inside the potion, as if infinite life surged within.
An unprecedented prompt popped up before Chen Qi’s eyes.
[Pale Scale Medicine:
Affinity: Cup, Lamp
Description: A transcendent potion crafted with Pale Scale Fruit at its core, combined with various herbs.
Effect: Greatly enhances inspiration and physical constitution.
Note: The soul shines from the heart. Upon consumption, your body will undergo a minor evolution.]
Without hesitation, Chen Qi gulped down the potion.
In an instant, a faint glow appeared before his eyes. A jellyfish with sharp teeth flew across the horizon, the sun smiled and then opened its cold, illusory eyes, and beneath the sea emerged countless arms with red eyes...
This felt like eating poisonous mushrooms!
Chen Qi closed his eyes, adapting to this strange sensation.
The Flower Witch explained,
“The Pale Scale Fruit contains the power of the lamp. If used directly, it causes mental confusion. But don’t worry, the neutralizing herbs will take effect soon.”
Then, the surreal vision before him changed.
The jellyfish transformed into a lightly dressed jellyfish maiden, the sun turned into a Teletubby, and countless withered arms gave him a peace sign.
Is there really a difference?
What exactly did you add for neutralization?
As time passed bit by bit, the fantastical images in his mind gradually faded away.
Chen Qi felt a burning heat rising from his feet to the top of his head, then reopened his eyes.
[Your constitution has increased by 7 points, inspiration enhanced by 12 points, and the magnitude of your original spiritual power has risen.]
Many of his attributes were already close to the limit of a third-tier supernatural, yet he still managed such a significant boost.
“Not easy.”
Chen Qi looked again at his attribute panel.
Constitution: 30 points, Inspiration: 50 points, Agility: 22 points.
Though these numbers didn’t look very high, for a newcomer just entering the supernatural realm, these attributes were already extraordinary!
Many second-tier supernaturals only had constitution in the twenties and inspiration around thirty.
Constitution at 30 points was an important milestone.
Once constitution reached 30, armor transplantation surgery could be performed, allowing initial mechanical ascension.
He could practice legendary-level martial arts and embark on the path of martial cultivation, opening the heavens with his flesh and blood.
He could also safely undergo genetic sublimation and flesh evolution.
Most importantly, he now met the equipment requirements for Ember's Touch.
With inspiration at 50 points, besides freely identifying inspiration enlightenments in D-rank and below dimensional rifts, he could learn many powerful perception skills!
When he advanced to the second tier, these attributes would receive a comprehensive percentage boost.
Right now, even if he were swept by a blue-flamed machine gun barrage combined with his qi, he would still be vigorous and lively!
Feeling the surge of power in his body, Chen Qi excitedly said,
“Flower Witch, can you punch me once?”
Qi and constitution were the key components of his current defense.
Confidence!
The day had broken, and he was back on his feet!
Chen Qi now wanted to test just how strong his defense was.
How would it compare to the Flower Witch’s punch?
A third-tier mage’s punch was still within his tolerance.
Besides, the Flower Witch probably wasn’t good at close combat with those tender little fists.
“A punch for you? Really?”
The Flower Witch heard such a strange request for the first time.
“Really.”
Bang!
A crisp sonic boom echoed through the air!
Scorching smoke rose from Chen Qi’s abdomen.
The Flower Witch withdrew her bright red little fist and apologized somewhat, “I only learned the simplest basic fist technique. Is that okay?”
Although she was a simple alchemist, she knew a bit of everything.
Basic fist technique? Are you sure that wasn’t a sonic boom punch just now?
A man can’t say no, but the pain left Chen Qi speechless… He felt instantly voiceless and, after a long silence, squeezed out two words:
“Not bad…”
Chen Qi quickly turned around, straightened his back, and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.
He still needed more practice!
Indeed, having attributes alone wasn’t enough without corresponding qi skills.
Next, Chen Qi walked to the control platform and asked,
“By the way, Flower Witch, where are you planning to go next? I’m heading back to Moonstone City.”
Chen Qi had finished dealing with the Flower Witch’s matters and was preparing to go to the city to upgrade his equipment and skills.
“Also to Moonstone City.”
The Flower Witch had already thought ahead,
“To ascend to the legendary fourth tier, I must fully assimilate my alchemy.
Next, I plan to collect herbs and complete the digestion of my supernatural profession.
Then, I’ll try to pass the trials set by my teacher.
Besides that, I want to inquire about the lost treasures ‘Flesh Cleaver Bone Breaker,’ ‘Sea Harp,’ ‘Blood Blade,’ and ‘Pleasure Sprite,’ as well as information on the Deep Sea Hunters’ treasure, to arm myself.”
Apart from the staff in her hand, the Flower Witch’s other equipment was very ordinary.
“Flesh Cleaver Bone Breaker?”
Chen Qi asked curiously, having heard this term again.
The Flower Witch explained, “Yes, it’s a weapon of the Deep Sea Hunters’ nemesis. This monster fused with sea beasts and forged a monster-grade weapon that caused countless tragedies.
But a hundred years ago, the weapon disappeared into a dimensional rift.
When the Dimensional Tide arrives, many lost treasures will resurface.”
Lost treasures… Chen Qi glanced at his backpack card.
In a sense, his equipment Ember's Touch was also a lost treasure.
Then, the Flower Witch frowned,
“But the most important thing is to solve the money problem. I plan to go to the potion shop and sell a vial of Dragon Breath Elixir.”
Dragon Breath Elixir was extremely precious and immensely useful, generally impossible to sell.
But the stubborn Flower Witch was now very poor and didn’t want to work part-time.
Chen Qi’s eyes lit up, “Dragon Breath Elixir, how much for one vial?”
Selling it to the potion shop? Better to sell it to me!
He now had the Black Clam and Ghostfire Fish, so he had a steady income.
The Flower Witch calculated her living expenses, travel fees, and potion material costs, mumbling,
“About 80,000 Shell Coins.”
That was close to cost price. Chen Qi said, “Deal.”
The two struck a deal again.
Chen Qi took the potion.
[Dragon Breath Elixir:
Affinity: Cup
Effect: Temporarily grants a small boost of dragon majesty and Wyvern Charm. Both female and male dragons will feel attracted to you, and you will experience a surge of spiritual energy and a temporary comprehensive attribute boost.]
Spiritual energy surged!
Chen Qi’s eyes brightened.
Whether qi, shadow power, or others, they all depended on the spiritual energy in his blood.
The surge of spiritual energy was equivalent to strengthening his qi.
With spiritual energy surging, arming his entire body with qi was no problem.
The Flower Witch rubbed her eyelids, “Um… Chef Sir, I’m going to sleep for a bit.”
Long hours of travel and potion-making had left her physically and mentally exhausted.
After a brief chat, the Flower Witch hugged a Deepsea Water Spirit and fell asleep at the dining table.
The Flower Witch closed her eyes with a faint smile on her lips.
If it weren’t for Chen Qi, she might have used her floral aspect technique ‘Blooming Blood Flowers’ when facing the Black Glove.
Once used, besides causing many aftereffects, she would suffer at least a month of bone-piercing pain again.
Moreover, this time the Black Glove was severely wounded.
Such a serious injury was unimaginable even for a third-tier supernatural.
“Uhu—”
The Flower Witch’s small head sank into the Deepsea Water Spirit, sleeping soundly.
Other Deepsea Water Spirits also closed their eyes.
Chen Qi watched this warm scene and smiled slightly.
He was also tired, but as the captain, he had no time to rest.
He could only sleep after docking ashore…
Chen Qi steered the small houseboat toward the distant Moonstone City.
The small houseboat drew a white line across the blue sea.
Returning home!