My cousin is becoming a legend.

Chapter 39 Forbidden Mercury

back home.

After calming her anxious uncle and aunt down, Lynn quickly returned to the house.

The temple is an extremely dangerous place.

Lynn wants her sister released as soon as possible.

This requires winning over Brown Narell.

The only solution right now is to refine a three-star potion by tomorrow.

But this wasn't just to please Brown.

We must improve our strength as soon as possible.

It is truly astonishing that a novice alchemist could concoct a three-star potion in such a short period of time.

No, it's absolutely impossible!

Therefore, even a low success rate and low quality are acceptable.

He not only had to submit the worst quality medicine, but he also had to add water to it.

Violet doesn't know when she'll be back.

He needed to be prepared to fight Brown directly.

There's only half a day left of the holiday.

Lynn quickly organized her thoughts.

He decided to postpone crafting the upgrade potion for the Shadow Scout and instead quickly figure out the contents of the ancient book.

After all, Violet didn't provide him with enough materials to defeat Brown.

Ultimately, his upgrade will depend on taking the three-star potion to upgrade the heavy armor knight.

Lynn pulled out two ancient Ricci language textbooks from the ring, and then found the ancient book in a hidden compartment under the bed.

He didn't first improve his proficiency with the language books.

There's no need to waste time trying to understand the titles of ancient books.

Lynn looked at the title on the cover of the old book while flipping through Old Farich's dictionary.

Finally, a somewhat awkward book title was spelled out.

"Alchemy...A Review of the Theoretical System of Forbidden Mercury and Spiritual Power?"

Lynn frowned.

He had never heard of the concept of forbidden mercury.

But since it's new alchemical knowledge, it might help him refine three-star potions.

Lynn then began to flip through language books.

An hour passed.

[Old Ricci Grammar (Max Level)]

[Proficiency +1]

[Extensive Reading (Level 0 30/100)]

Lynn rubbed his slightly sore eyes and then opened the Old French dictionary.

The dictionary is too thick; he doesn't plan to max it out in one go.

Today, I just need to reach a point where I can roughly understand that ancient alchemical book.

I read until late at night.

【Old Rican Vocabulary (Level 0 40/100)】

Lynn fought off his sleepiness and opened the ancient alchemy book.

I can understand the meaning of most words now.

Only a few proper nouns require consulting a dictionary.

Lynn frowned, straining to understand the book's content under the lamplight.

Finally, he put the book down.

[Proficiency +1]

[An Overview of the Theoretical System of Alchemy, Mental Power, and Forbidden Mercury (Level 0 1/100)]

[Extensive Reading (Level 0 31/100)]

Overall

This book mainly tells the story of something called forbidden mercury.

This substance is essentially a highly concentrated energy body with intelligence, born in nature.

Because of its extremely high energy concentration, it produces a physical reaction called mercury oxidation when it comes into direct contact with air.

To make a rough analogy, it's like how ice cubes produce a lot of steam when they come into contact with a hot iron plate.

However, the extremely high density of forbidden mercury causes a dense film to form on its surface, resembling the shape of mercury.

Because of its extreme danger, the first person to discover it named it forbidden mercury.

Alchemists can use specific methods to integrate these elements into their bodies and minds to enhance their spiritual power and aid in alchemy.

Of course, it also mentions some well-known lists of contraindicated mercury and other information.

However, none of this seems to have any effect on Lynn at the moment.

Although forbidden mercury can greatly enhance mental strength and alchemy skills, where is Lynn going to get his hands on it now?

Forbidden Mercury is classified into four tiers:

Foolish Beast Level, Intelligent Level, Natural Disaster Level, and Divine Punishment Level.

While the lowest grade of Forbidden Mercury (Beast-level) isn't exactly rare, the book says it can be easily bought in alchemy shops in big cities.

The author also conveniently eliminated a place called "Master of Magical Alchemy Market".

But that was in the past, the era when human alchemy was at its peak.

After the era of the great decline in alchemy, most alchemists today don't even know what forbidden mercury is, let alone buy it.

Even if they encountered forbidden mercury, they might mistake it for some kind of magical energy or simply use it to start a fire.

This made Lynn subconsciously think of a game he played before he traveled through time.

There's a certain aesthetic to it, like the Christian Guard using a perpetual capacitor as an arc weapon.

Lynn put the book back into his storage ring and subconsciously took out the light guide crystal.

The surface of the optical crystal was completely dark.

Lynn was taken aback.

Also.

He used to always have Tina help him recharge.

I completely forgot about that during the day.

Lynn remained silent for a moment before putting the light guide crystal away.

He went to bed early.

......

the next morning.

Lynn reassured her uncle and aunt again, telling them not to worry.

After a quick breakfast, Lynn boarded the carriage heading to the workshop.

Today, he is going to refine a three-star potion.

Upon entering the workshop, the colleagues inside were still busy at work.

On old Turner's desk was a very tall stack of books.

As soon as he saw Lynn come in, he guiltily buried his head in his book.

Lynn walked straight over and pressed down on his book.

Actually, he didn't blame old Turner for his report.

After all, no one could have imagined that Brown Narell's desire for control was so strong.

"What's going on now? What are you all doing?"

Lynn was about to ask him for the materials for the three-star potion, but she still asked him about it.

Old Turner was still feeling guilty and avoided looking Lynn in the eye.

As he flipped through the book, he recounted the details of the underground cave outside the city.

Lynn was startled as he listened to old Turner's description.

Isn't this forbidden mercury?

The so-called mercury monster outside the city is likely just a forbidden mercury of the foolish beast level.

Perhaps he should go and collect it one night...

Lynn coughed twice and deliberately asked, "So, do you have any clues about that monster now?"

Old Turner shook his head.

"All I know right now is that it's an energy-based creature, a type of natural disaster, but I have absolutely no idea how to prepare for or deal with it."

Lynn breathed a sigh of relief.

"Then keep up the good work, but before that, you need to get me some materials for Tiger Bone and Ginseng Potion."

Old Turner, who was pretending to be reading a book, suddenly looked up upon hearing this.

His face was full of disbelief.

"Lynn, are you going to concoct a three-star potion right now?"

Lynn nodded.

Old Turner's throat was a little dry.

Rationally, he simply didn't believe Lynn could successfully refine it.

Yet, strangely enough, he harbored a sliver of faith in Lynn's success.

No, am I getting senile...?

There's absolutely no chance of that!

Old Turner put down his book and shook his head firmly.

"No, the materials for the three-star potion are extremely precious and cannot be wasted."

Lynn frowned.

He told old Turner about Tina.

"I think only by refining the three-star potion as soon as possible will the Baron release my sister. Old Turner, I must refine it today, not out of spite or to take a risk, but because I am truly confident of success."

These words silenced all the reasons Turner had come up with for refusing him.

Turner believes that the current situation is ultimately his fault.

Finally, feeling guilty, old Turner gritted his teeth and approved a note.

"To hell with cost management, Lynn, let me see just how terrifying your talents really are!"