Chapter 692
4 Elemental Magic Plants
Chapter 692 Four Elemental Magical Plants (Part Two)
This was an extremely rare instance of Lady Wang Mian losing her composure and revealing such strong emotions.
Having led the Wang Mian family for so many years and weathered many storms, she has long since mastered the skill of keeping her emotions hidden.
But Richard wasn't surprised at all.
Because when he learned this news from Liu Ying, his reaction was exactly the same as that of Lady Wang Mian.
Over the years, in order to solve Liu Ying's physical problems, they have tried many methods, searching all over the continent of Nolan and even the entire mage plane, looking for many famous and powerful healing mages and even potion masters.
But they were all helpless against the domineering divine light energy within Liu Ying's body.
Even the royal family's help was in vain.
For a long time, all they could do was use the power of rune arrays and extraordinary equipment to help Liu Ying suppress the divine radiance energy within her body.
Faced with the phenomenon of light transformation, the only option is to use a specially made neutralizing potion to forcibly neutralize the overflowing sacred radiance energy.
This neutralization process is essentially equivalent to using Liu Ying's body as a battlefield to fight.
Not only does Liu Ying have to endure intense pain, but after each neutralization, she is completely exhausted, her skin is covered with fine bloodstains, and her body suffers many injuries.
The problem, or rather the dead end, that the Wang Mian family and the Lister family couldn't solve despite their best efforts, is now seeing a glimmer of hope in a third-ring mage she didn't take seriously?!
Absorption and neutralization, suppression—these are two completely different concepts.
Neutrality is a compromise that results in mutual harm, while suppression is a temporary fix that only addresses the symptoms and not the root cause.
Absorption, on the other hand, addresses the root cause by clearing and resolving the problem, which is the true possibility of a complete cure!
Lady Wang Mian found it hard to believe.
“Although it sounds unbelievable, I have checked it several times.” Richard’s tone was solemn and firm.
"I repeatedly inquired about the details, and the reason why Liu Ying was able to persist for so long in the Desolate Soul Domain was because of Gao De's special ability."
She wouldn't lie to me; this personal feeling couldn't possibly be fake.
“It’s just…” Richard paused, seemingly considering his words, a hint of hesitation on his face.
Lady Wang Mian took a deep breath, her chest heaving. "What is it?"
"The amount he can absorb is negligible compared to the total amount of divine radiance energy within Liuying's body," Richard said truthfully, his tone tinged with regret, before quickly adding.
"But perhaps it's just because his current mage level is still low, only at the third ring, and his strength is limited, so his absorption efficiency is restricted."
"We cannot give up any hope. Even if he can only absorb one ten-thousandth of it now, it is still an unprecedented breakthrough."
"Moreover, this is a hope and a safety net. If she really reaches the point where she can't outrun the Radiant Energy, perhaps she can rely on Gaode to gain a glimmer of hope, or even... completely solve the problem."
"You're right." Madam Wang Mian took a deep breath and quickly composed herself after her outburst.
But in those eyes, a faint, barely perceptible yet exceptionally genuine expectation had appeared at some point.
After all, over the years, she had worried herself sick over Liu Ying's health issues, tried every possible method, and experienced countless disappointments.
Disappointment has accumulated into despair.
She never imagined that this problem, which kept her up at night, would show a glimmer of hope in a completely unexpected way.
"So, where's Gao De?" Richard looked around but didn't find anyone else.
Only after Richard's reminder did Lady Wang Mian suddenly realize what was happening.
She had just personally "sent away" that glimmer of hope.
“Marcus.” A sense of urgency welled up inside her, and she immediately called out.
“Madam.” Marcus, who was waiting below, trotted up and said respectfully.
"Immediately bring Master Gaode back to me!"
She said, "Use the highest level of etiquette, and there must be no negligence."
Marcus looked slightly taken aback, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.
Just half an hour ago, he personally escorted Gao De out of the castle gate, clearly following the lady's wishes.
At the time, the lady's attitude was that there was no need to get too involved with Gaode.
Why did you suddenly change your mind after such a short time and insist on bringing them back with the highest level of protocol?
But he never questions the decisions of those in power, nor does he delay.
Even though he was full of doubts, he didn't hesitate at all and immediately bowed and replied, "Understood, I'll go right away."
The signboard of the Silver Feather Inn swayed gently, and the copper hooks made a soft rustling sound as they rubbed together.
A month and a half later, Gaode Maps is back here.
After finishing the Ryukago Gym challenge, he booked a room for ten days at this rather quiet and secluded hotel to settle in before going shopping.
As a result of a series of unforeseen events, I ended up in the desolate and barren Soul Realm, where I stayed for nearly two months.
The waste of ten days' hotel fees is nothing to Gaode Maps these days.
What he was thinking about was the baggage he had left in the room.
Therefore, I must come back to retrieve my belongings.
However, he wasn't too worried that his luggage would be lost after such a long absence.
Because Ibrahimovic was also left at the hotel with him.
Although Eevee is young, its intelligence far surpasses that of ordinary beasts. Even though it is less than a year old, it has already shown unimaginable agility.
He believed that the little guy could take good care of himself and his things.
Pushing open the hotel door, Gao De went straight up to the second floor and arrived at the room he had booked.
A slight smile played on his lips. He didn't push the door open, but simply called out softly, "Ibrahimovic."
No sooner had the words left his mouth than a figure darted out of the shadows.
It was Ibrahimovic.
When the little guy saw Gaode Maps, his eyes lit up instantly, and he made a soft, sweet "woo-woo" sound.
It happily pounced on Gaode's shoulder, rubbing its little head against his collar, its tail wagging incessantly, and even the astral energy around it became restless.
It has been with Gaode Maps since birth and has a strong dependence on it. So it's not surprising that it behaves this way after not seeing it for so long.
Gao De gently stroked its fluffy tail and talked to it, quickly learning about what had happened over the past few days.
After he went missing, Ibrahimovic stayed in this room, waiting for him to return.
It was very clever; it knew that leaving rashly would only leave Gaode with nowhere to search for it, and staying put was the wisest choice.
After a brief moment of intimacy, Eevee seemed to remember something, twitched its ears slightly, and the astral energy around its body instantly intensified.
Its body gradually became transparent and ethereal, and then disappeared from Gaode's sight.
When it reappeared, it was carrying a cloth bag in its mouth.
It was the baggage that Gaode had left behind. The edges of the cloth bag were carefully gathered with its paws, without any damage, indicating that it had been well taken care of.
It carried Gao De's belongings and hid in the Silver Feather Inn, avoiding everyone's gaze, waiting for Gao De's return.
For Eevee, who possesses the ability to stealth in the Astral Realm, this was no difficult task. "Well done, Eevee," God praised.
After packing his bags, he began to think about his next steps.
The Art Museum Challenge will not conclude until November; it is currently September 21st.
With nearly a month and a half left before the challenge ends, this window of opportunity must not be wasted.
One month after the Gym Challenge ends, the Unparalleled Magic Fighting Tournament will begin.
Previously, Gaode felt that his strength was barely enough.
With a mage level at the early third ring of the rare cultivation methods, coupled with a unique spell library and the [Resonance of All Spells] feat, he can certainly be considered a skilled mage in combat.
However, after his contact with Liu Ying and the cup of Golden Flame Flower Tea he drank in the inner court of the King, he clearly realized that there was still a considerable gap between himself and noble mages like Liu Ying, who possessed both top-level mage talent and abundant resources.
To perform well in the upcoming Unparalleled Magic Tournament, I must seize this free time and do my best to improve my strength.
After much deliberation, Gao De made a decision—to return to the North first.
This period of inactivity may not seem long, but in a place like the North where ice elements are abundant, the power of the True Ice Bloodline is enough to push his "True Ice Secret Manual" to the mid-third ring.
Although it's just a small level increase, the boost to combat power is still quite noticeable.
In addition, he plans to use his third-ring feat, [Resonance of All Laws], to condense one or two more resonance spell marks specifically for combat.
This specialty is his biggest trump card right now, allowing him to resonate and fuse different spells to unleash power far exceeding that of spells of the same level.
Having made up his mind, Gao De no longer hesitated and immediately returned to the hotel front desk, booking a room for two months.
Then, the astral teleportation was activated within the room.
The five-colored astral energy formed an astral portal, and Gao De stepped into it, his figure immediately disappearing into the astral energy's embrace.
When it reappeared, it was already under the huge canopy of Yogathira.
An abundance of ice elemental energy and the essence of plants and trees rushes towards you.
The biting wind, carrying tiny snowflakes, lashed against my body.
Gao De felt no discomfort whatsoever; in fact, after taking a deep breath of the cool air, he felt refreshed and invigorated.
It seems like only two months have passed since he last left the Northern Territory, but in reality, he has been in the desolate and barren Soul Domain without magic for almost a year. How could he not miss the Northern Territory?
After returning to the North, God originally planned to go back to Phoenix as soon as possible.
However, before setting off, they heard some good news from Elder Gain, who rushed over.
Today, there happens to be a big project in Flora Forest: the cultivation of four elemental magical plants.
The plan to redevelop the "Resonance of All Laws" that had been on my mind was instantly overshadowed by this pleasant surprise.
The cultivation of the four elemental magical plants is related to the fundamental policy of universal magic in the Northern Territory and the future of the Northern Territory. He has always paid close attention to it and personally collected elemental magical plants from all over the world.
In Morrison County, through Walmart's magical supplies store, he collected the last fire elemental magical plant, the Flame Fruit of the Angmar Flame Tree, and sent it back to the North by express delivery.
Of course, although the four elemental magical plants were all gathered in the North, in reality, apart from the Eternal Frozen Oak, less than ten of the other three elemental magical plants were planted, just for the purpose of saving seeds.
The reason is not complicated; it's all due to limited resources.
The growth and cultivation of elemental magical plants cannot be separated from the long-term irrigation of the blood of the corresponding elemental creatures. This is their core habit and the key to their cultivation.
Permafrost requires the blood of ice elemental beings, which is not difficult for the North.
Since subjugating the Frostwolf Clan, the tribe has possessed an extremely large number of snow wolves.
These snow wolves are typical ice element creatures.
Provided there is sufficient food and a balanced diet, regularly drawing a small amount of blood to irrigate the permafrost will not only not have any negative impact on the health of the snow wolves, but will also be beneficial to their growth, which can be described as killing two birds with one stone.
However, the other three elemental magical plants do not receive this treatment.
The North is an extremely cold and frigid land.
On the vast snowfield, almost only ice elemental creatures survive.
The traces of creatures belonging to the three elements of earth, wind, and fire are hard to find.
To obtain the blood of other elemental beings, it is necessary to purchase it from external sources.
Not only are the costs high, but there are also frequent risks such as energy loss during transportation, making large-scale cultivation impossible.
The ultimate goal of collecting these other three elemental magical plants is simply to gather the "raw materials".
Flora said that as long as she collects all four elemental magical plants, she is confident that she can cultivate a third-tier four-elemental magical plant through grafting, thus creating a complete inheritance path for mages in the Northern Territory who study the "Azure Wood Longevity Scripture".
Knowing that today was the final moment for cultivating the Four Elements Magic Plants, Gao De was very interested and immediately rushed to the scene to witness it.
He was filled with anticipation.
The four elemental magic trees have very different habits.
The mutually repulsive properties of icy cold and scorching heat, lightness and heaviness make grafting and fusion extremely difficult.
Only a top master like Flora could complete such a difficult cultivation and grafting task.
"Lead the way to the scene," Gao De said succinctly, his tone revealing his undisguised interest.
The cultivation site is not far from Yugathira.
After all, the four elemental magical plants are only second-tier magical plants and require high-tier spiritual lands to survive, so they were naturally placed in the core area of Flora Forest.
From afar, Gaode could see Flora floating in the middle of the four elemental magic plants.
She fluttered her little wings, looking relaxed and at ease.
Around her, several forestry office staff members responsible for assisting in the cultivation stood in neat rows.
Each person held a beautifully carved wooden tray, yet they all looked serious and dared not slack off in the slightest.
In addition, Sunafa was also present.
As the most powerful mage in the North, she can unleash the full potential of nature magic and plays a crucial role in this cultivation of the four elemental magical plants.
Hearing Gao De's undisguised footsteps, the two of them turned around at the same time.
Upon seeing Gao De, Flora happily waved to him and greeted him.
Sunafa maintained a calm expression, but a subtle hint of joy unconsciously surfaced in her eyes.
"It's better to be lucky than early. I just got back and Elder Gain said that today is a crucial moment for the cultivation of the four elemental magical plants. I'd better hurry over to see Lady Flora's grand gesture." God said to Sunefa and Flora.
Sunafa simply nodded slightly, her expression remaining impassive.
Flora, however, lacked such refinement and "manners," and proudly stood with her hands on her hips.
"Master, just look at Lady Flora's grand gesture!"
“Yes, I’m watching.” Gao De nodded in acknowledgment, his gaze sweeping over the four magical plants.
(End of this chapter)