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Chapter 3 [Secondary Mental Boiling Potion]
The library is a majestic tower, with faint energy fluctuations at its entrance.
Luo Lin was only allowed to enter after showing his identification badge.
The interior space is spacious, with rows of tall bookshelves reaching to the ceiling, displaying countless books and scrolls made of leather, wood, and even metal.
The air was filled with the smell of old paper, ink, and some kind of special preservative.
The knowledge here is not free.
Depending on the region and the rarity of the book, different contribution points are required to read or borrow it.
Rowling headed straight for the area marked "Potions" or more precisely, the "Basic Theory and Common Recipes" section.
The cost of borrowing books here is relatively low.
He quickly flipped through the pages, searching for any words or phrases related to "mental stimulation," "catalyst," and "shadow bacteria."
The effects of the "Highly Efficient Scholar" were triggered again, and his reading and comprehension speed far exceeded that of ordinary people. He could quickly capture and memorize key information just by glancing at it.
Finally, after flipping through countless books, Rowling found what he was looking for in a little-known book with an animal-skin cover titled "Research on Alternatives for Low-Level Potion Materials".
Shadow fungus is often regarded as a contaminant of moonmoss, but its hyphal core contains weak activity that can slightly stimulate the nerve pathways. The dosage should be used with extreme caution.
Excessive amounts can lead to mental distress or even trauma.
It is often used as a substitute for the catalyst in the [Secondary Spirit Boil Potion], replacing the Radiant Dust, which can reduce the cost by about 70%.
However, the refining process is extremely difficult, with a success rate of less than one in ten...
[Lesser Mental Booster Potion]!
This is a potion used during the apprenticeship stage to temporarily enhance mental perception and magical activity.
Although it has certain side effects, it is extremely useful when breaking through bottlenecks or conducting complex experiments.
The market price is quite high!
The book also includes simplified extraction methods and basic formulas for the medicine.
Rowling's heart pounded, but he quickly suppressed his excitement.
I glanced at the borrowing fee; it costs 5 contribution points per hour.
Without any hesitation, I immediately paid the fee, took the book to the reading area, and began to devote myself to memorizing and understanding its contents.
[Highly Effective Scholar] allows his memory to be like a rubbing, and his understanding to be more profound.
In less than half an hour, he had firmly imprinted the key refining steps, precautions, and the complete formula of the [Secondary Spirit Boiling Potion] into his mind.
When he left the library, Luo Lin only had 13 contribution points left, but he felt like he was carrying a fortune.
The direction is clear, and the path is now right beneath our feet.
Back in the materials processing room, Rolin took on five more tasks to process moonshine moss.
This time he was more skilled and faster, perfectly processing the moonshine moss while also harvesting five more portions of shadow fungus.
Submit the task and receive 10 contribution points.
After glancing at his contribution points, which had reached 23, Rolin didn't go to accept the mission himself. Instead, he went to the academy's resource exchange office and purchased the other basic ingredients needed for the [Lesser Spirit Boiling Potion].
The ingredients include calming flower powder, the rootstock of water lily, and a small bottle of inert solvent.
These materials are relatively common and cost him 15 contribution points.
Carrying all the materials and full of anticipation, Rowling returned to his cold wooden cabin.
Close the door to keep the cold wind out.
He carefully took out the purchased materials and the ten portions of Shadow Fungus and placed them on the table.
Next, he would have his first real potion-making practice since his transmigration.
Success opens up boundless possibilities!
Failure would plunge them back into a desperate situation of resource depletion.
Luo Lin took a deep breath, his eyes focused and calm.
Picking up the tools, I began my first extraction of shadow fungus, following the steps I had memorized.
Lorin placed a small pinch of Shadow Fungus in the mortar.
Based on the knowledge in his mind, he needed to extract its core substance.
This is an extremely delicate process; too much force may damage the fragile activity, while too little force will prevent the separation of impurities.
He picked up the pestle and focused intently.
[Highly Efficient Scholar] His expertise allows his senses to attach to the stone pestle, as if he can feel the internal structure of the mycelium.
He began to grind gently and steadily with his wrists, not like a rough crushing, but a kneading motion with a specific frequency and arc.
Time passed second by second.
With the help of his expertise, he achieved a subtle level of control over force.
As the gray-black mycelium continued to grind, it gradually oozed out a few drops of nearly transparent, viscous liquid that seemed to have gray shimmering fibers flowing inside.
This is the active extract you need.
Rowling carefully scraped the trace amounts of liquid into a prepared small crystal bottle using a bone scalpel.
On his first attempt, he completed the extraction in less than ten minutes with a 100% success rate, and the purity of the extract appeared to be quite high.
But this is only the first step.
Next is the preparation of the main liquid for the medicine.
He placed the powdered calming flower and slices of water lily rhizome into another slightly larger crucible, added an inert solvent, and then began heating it with the weakest flame of a flame stone.
This process requires continuous stirring until the liquid turns pale blue and all solid materials are completely dissolved.
With one hand controlling the firestone to output energy, Luo Lin stirred the glass at a constant speed with the other.
His movements were very precise; the stirring speed and direction strictly followed the description in the recipe, without the slightest deviation.
The reduction in manufacturing time and the improvement in accuracy brought about by the "Highly Efficient Scholar" are fully demonstrated at this moment.
The dissolving process, which normally takes half an hour, was completed in just over twenty minutes, and the solution was pure in color with no signs of coagulation or scorching.
Now, the most crucial moment has arrived.
Mix, then add the Shadow Fungus extract to the main liquid!
The formula emphasizes that the active ingredients must be added slowly, drop by drop, and stirred quickly ten times after each drop to ensure even diffusion.
Otherwise, it is very easy to produce excessively high local concentrations, leading to drug interactions or even explosions.
Rowling took a deep breath and picked up the small crystal bottle containing the extract.
Hold your breath, hover your wrist above the crucible, and tilt the bottle at an extremely slow speed.
A drop of nearly transparent liquid merged into the pale blue main liquid.
laugh! ! !
With a soft sound, the liquid inside the crucible churned slightly, its color shifting towards a deep blue.
Luo Lin immediately picked up the glass rod, silently counted, and stirred it quickly and evenly for ten rounds.
The liquid gradually returned to calm.
After pausing for a few seconds, Luo Lin observed the state of the liquid and, after confirming that there was nothing abnormal, added the second drop.
The same process repeats itself.
Every drop and every stir requires complete concentration; there can be no distraction whatsoever.
His mental energy began to deplete rapidly, and fine beads of sweat appeared on Rolin's forehead.
But his hands, holding the bottle and stirring, remained as steady as a rock.
Finally, all ten portions of Shadow Fungus extract were added to the main liquid.
At this moment, the liquid in the crucible had turned into a deep azure blue, with countless tiny star-like points flowing slowly inside, emitting a strange energy fluctuation that slightly invigorated the spirit.
It worked!
Rowling carefully extinguished the flame and removed the crucible from the heating table.
He found a prepared medicine bottle and slowly poured the still warm, azure liquid into it.
As the last drop of liquid flowed into the bottle, Rowling tightened the cork and held it up to his eyes.
The potion swirled in the bottle, and the flowing, star-like light seemed particularly mysterious in the dim wooden cabin.
[Item: Lesser Spirit Boil Potion (Improved)]
Quality: Good
[Effect: After consumption, it slightly enhances mental perception and magical activity for one hour.]
[Side effect: A feeling of mental fatigue may persist for approximately two hours after the medication's effects wear off.]
[Note: Using Shadow Fungus extract instead of Radiant Powder results in a more potent drug; however, dosage must be carefully monitored.]
The panel provided the identification information in a timely manner.
"Excellent quality!"
Luo Lin felt a surge of excitement.
The first batch was not only successful, but also of good quality.
This is undoubtedly the result of the "highly efficient scholar's" expertise and his extremely precise control during the refinement and configuration process.
He did not drink it immediately.
Instead, they carefully stored away this precious medicine.
He looked at the remaining materials and, after discarding the Shadow Fungus extract that was still lacking, he could make nine more vials.
But he did not continue.
Continuous high-precision operations are very mentally taxing, and he needs to recover.
Moreover, the first success involved a certain element of luck and condition, and he needs to summarize and consolidate his experience.