Wizard: My magic facility can be upgraded!

Chapter 58 Flowers in Full Bloom

"Based on the berserk potion, specially selected paralyzing spores have been added, which can greatly suppress pain sensation for a short period of time, allowing the user to ignore injuries and unleash greater combat power."

The Gorman faction leader's eyes lit up:

"Oh? Suppressing pain to further enhance combat power? Interesting. Although crude, the idea is straightforward and suitable for a real battlefield."

He clearly appreciates this straightforward and blunt style.

But Carlos and Selena, the faction leader, frowned slightly, and Mrs. Selena went even further, pointing out:

"Suppressing pain is not a good thing, as it can easily prevent users from noticing actual damage to their bodies, leading to irreversible depletion. The side effects and risks of this drug need to be rigorously assessed."

But these words made Gorman grin. He shook his head, took out a small water bottle, took a sip, and then continued:

"Selena, you have no idea what a real battlefield is."

Selena, on the other hand, had an expression that said, "I don't want to argue with you," and didn't say anything more.

The other contestants also completed their potions one after another. Most of them were based on the original formulas with dosage adjustments or enhancements to a single effect. For example, there were night vision potions with stronger effects but shorter durations, and healing potions with faster healing but greater consumption. Although each had its own highlights, they did not cause any further special discussion among the three faction leaders.

When the last contestant, Li Ang, placed his entry on the display stand, everyone's eyes were drawn to him.

He finished it almost right on the deadline.

However, what he placed on the display stand was not the crystal bottle like the other contestants, but a small crystal dish containing a small amount of grayish-blue powder that shimmered with a subtle luster.

A murmur that could not be suppressed immediately arose in the room.

"Powder? What is he refining?"

"Isn't it about making potions? The competition requires you to concoct potions, right?"

"Could it be... a failure? Something went wrong in the refining process, and all that was left were some residue?"

Matthew, watching from the stands, paused for a second when he saw the dish of powder, then his face erupted with immense joy and undisguised sarcasm.

"Ha, ha ha ha ha!" He couldn't help but laugh out loud, slapping the shoulder of his attendant. "See that? See that! I told you he was a good-for-nothing. So what if he got lucky and became an apprentice wizard? When it came to a real fight, he still showed his true colors, producing a bunch of dregs. He really disgraced our Riley Wizard Tower."

He looked around excitedly, seeking approval, only to find that the followers who had been surrounding him earlier were now shifting their gazes and quietly moving to the side.

His most loyal henchman whispered a reminder: "Matthew, keep your voice down... he's an apprentice wizard after all..."

What a joke! To openly mock a novice wizard just to curry favor with a somewhat talented apprentice? They're not that stupid.

Seeing their reaction, Matthew felt a surge of betrayal and rage, his face turning ashen: "What do you mean? Are you afraid of him? A piece of trash who only produced dregs..."

"Silence!" A blue-robed law enforcement wizard who was maintaining order nearby immediately walked over, his stern gaze sweeping over Matthew.

"Apprentice, please mind your manners. If you continue to cause disturbances, I will ask you to leave and place you in confinement, in accordance with the rules."

Matthew's words caught in his throat, his face turning red. He glared fiercely at his retreating followers, then looked venomously at Li Ang in the center of the arena. In the end, he could only shut his mouth in resentment, gritting his teeth and muttering:

"Fine... I'll just watch... see how you embarrass yourself."

In the arena, the three faction leaders also focused their attention on the dish of powder. Apart from Carlos, who saw through the trick, the other two had a hint of doubt in their eyes.

The Carlos faction leader spoke gently: "Child, what is your entry?"

Li Ang bowed respectfully, his voice clear and steady:

"Reporting to the faction leader. Disciple Li Ang's entry is not a traditional medicine, but a modified compound stabilizer."

"A stabilizer?" A hint of curiosity flashed in Madam Selena's golden eyes. "Explain your thoughts."

"Yes," Li Ang explained calmly, "Nowadays, potion making, especially when it involves the fusion of multiple conflicting materials, relies excessively on the potion maker's own mental strength to forcibly suppress and harmonize them. This method not only requires extremely high mental strength, but is also very prone to failure or even explosion due to slight deviations in control."

His words drew everyone's attention, even the Gorman faction leader, who had initially been somewhat dismissive, turned his gaze towards him.

"I'm trying a different approach. While the powdered stone root grass is a basic stabilizer, its effectiveness is limited. I've obtained its essence crystals through repeated extraction and purification, thus enhancing its basic stabilizing effect. Then, I've added carefully ground mica powder, utilizing its excellent layering and insulating properties to form a microscopic barrier in the medicinal solution, effectively preventing premature and excessive conflicts between different medicinal properties."

He paused, then pointed to the shimmering powder: "Finally, it incorporates Soul Stone powder that has been processed using a special method. Soul Stone has an excellent affinity for spiritual power and can serve as a tiny anchor point for the refiner's spiritual power. When dispersed in the medicinal liquid, it can guide and balance energy more delicately and evenly."

The combination of these three elements can significantly improve the success rate and stability of complex potion concoctions, making it especially suitable for apprentices and novice wizards, as it can reduce reliance on pure mental strength to some extent.

After Li Ang finished speaking, an eerie silence fell over the arena.

His idea went beyond simply improving the effects of a certain potion; instead, it focused on the fundamental aspect of potion making: the stabilizer itself. This was a more fundamental and universal innovation.

The three faction leaders exchanged glances, each seeing surprise and importance in the other's eyes.

The leader of the Carlos faction slowly stood up, walked to Li Ang's display stand, carefully picked up a little powder with his finger, and carefully sensed its components and subtle energy fluctuations.

After a long while, he raised his head, his gaze fixed intently on Li Ang, his voice filled with undisguised admiration:

"Interesting... a very interesting idea, going outside the box and getting straight to the point."

A knowing glint flashed in Lady Selena's all-seeing golden eyes. She nodded slightly, her voice calm yet carrying an undeniable weight:

"Indeed, the value of this item far exceeds the improvement of a single potion. It touches upon the cornerstone of the potion system. If it can be promoted, it will be of extraordinary significance to the improvement of our overall strength, especially for junior and middle-level apprentices."

Although the leader of the Gorman faction preferred potions that directly enhanced combat power, he had to admit the ingenuity of the idea behind this compound stabilizer.

His booming voice rang out, carrying a rare hint of appreciation: "Hmph, kid, you're quick-witted. This stuff is indeed a good thing for those little guys with weak mental strength, so they won't blow up the crucible and waste materials all the time."