Age of Wizards: I Can Analyze All Things
Chapter 207 - 131: You Think He’s a Level 2 Wizard?
’If this succeeds, the amount of Faith Crystals I can get will definitely increase dramatically!’
With no middleman taking a cut, his earnings would surely surpass what he got from simply exchanging for Faith Crystals at the exchange.
But that was something for the future. The main task right now was still to increase his Spiritual Power.
"A total of 1,624 merit points."
Pei Ze thought for a moment, then exchanged for 10 bottles of Unicorn Essence Blood in one go.
’The effects of Unicorn Essence Blood diminish as the user’s Spirit level increases, so the earlier you take it, the greater the benefits.’
’After the Unicorn Essence Blood loses its effect, I’ll take the Sacred Spirit Bud.’
After stowing away the Unicorn Essence Blood, Pei Ze hurriedly left the exchange.
He couldn’t wait to test the effects of the Unicorn Essence Blood.
Returning to his stone house, Pei Ze first let Xiaoyi out of the Fairy House for some fresh air and had the Fog Crow stand guard in the living room. Only then did he enter the bedroom, sit cross-legged on the floor, take out a bottle of Unicorn Essence Blood, and examine it closely in his hand.
As far as Pei Ze knew, a unicorn’s blood was silver-white.
However, perhaps due to the refining and concentration process, the liquid in the bottle was a bright silver. It shimmered under the light with a beautiful, dreamlike luster, as if recounting the unicorn’s former nobility and beauty.
Pei Ze removed the cork and downed the Essence Blood in one gulp.
As the Essence Blood began to take effect, a vaguely familiar sense of sublimation slowly emerged.
What made Pei Ze sigh in relief was that the Unicorn Essence Blood’s activation process wasn’t as violent as other potions and strange artifacts.
The experience of taking the Evil Illusion Potion was still deeply etched in Pei Ze’s memory.
About ten minutes later, the sense of sublimation gradually faded.
Pei Ze opened his eyes and immediately summoned the Eye of Omniscience.
[Spirit 14.39]
[Physique 9.70]
"An increase of 0.72 levels."
A smile appeared on Pei Ze’s face.
The effect was quite good, roughly equivalent to taking four or five Resonance Potions.
’Nine bottles of Unicorn Essence Blood left. I wonder if I can reach a Spirit level of 20?’
Pei Ze considered it for a moment but decided not to take a second bottle of Unicorn Essence Blood.
To ensure he maximized the potion’s efficacy, he planned to take one bottle a day from now on.
Clearing his mind of distracting thoughts, he closed his eyes and began to meditate.
...
Red Maple City, Entrance Teleportation Plaza.
The Teleportation Array flared to life, and Pei Yonggao’s figure slowly materialized. He walked out, his expression grim.
Only when he saw the person waiting for him outside did he manage to force a smile.
"Zhan Qing, what brings you here?"
"An old friend I haven’t seen in years has come to visit. Of course, I had to be here to welcome you."
Pei Zhanqing smiled faintly. Looking at Pei Yonggao’s aging face and the slight graying at his temples, he sighed inwardly.
He recalled their past—graduating together from High Tower Academy, becoming Wizards one after another, and venturing together into other planes. The memories were still so vivid they felt like yesterday, but now, things were no longer the same.
"If I’m counting right, it’s been over ten years since we last met." A nostalgic look flickered across Pei Zhanqing’s face.
"Yes." Pei Yonggao glanced at his old friend, his expression complicated.
Over ten years had passed. Pei Zhanqing was already a Second-level Wizard, while he was still stuck at the Level 1 Liquid Stage. Furthermore, it was highly likely he would never break through to the Level 1 Crystalization Stage in this lifetime.
Perhaps twenty-odd years ago, they had been good friends who struggled and strived together.
But now, an insurmountable gap had formed between them, both in strength and status.
Facing Pei Zhanqing again, Pei Yonggao could no longer recall that old feeling. He couldn’t even suppress the hint of restraint that rose from the depths of his heart—the deference one shows to the powerful.
Pei Zhanqing keenly sensed this and sighed inwardly again before changing the subject. "The Lord has already told me why you’re here. But to be honest, you might be disappointed."
Pei Yonggao’s expression tightened. "What do you mean?"
Pei Zhanqing glanced around, motioned for Pei Yonggao to follow, and walked toward a nearby stone house.
After they entered the stone house, Pei Zhanqing casually set up a Sound Insulation Array, then said in a low voice, "Just three days ago, Pei Ze single-handedly destroyed a Turin People’s defensive fortification. It’s said he also killed a Second-Class Priest and three First-Class Priests. You should understand what that means, right?"
Pei Yonggao froze on the spot, his eyes filled with disbelief.
Of course, he understood what it meant.
Having fought the Turin People on the Plane Battlefield for half a year, he couldn’t be more familiar with the enemy’s strength.
A defensive fortification garrisoned by a Second-Class Priest and multiple First-Class Priests would require at least a Level 1 Crystalized Wizard to have any chance of being taken down.
And not just any, but a veteran Level 1 Crystalized Wizard who had accumulated plenty of trump cards and backup plans.
In other words, Pei Ze’s true strength now surpassed most Level 1 Crystalized Wizards and was incredibly close to that of a Second-level Wizard!
But how was that possible?
That brat had become a Wizard less than two months ago!
Even a Wizard from a Bloodline Clan couldn’t possibly have their strength skyrocket so much in such a short time, could they?
Pei Yonggao found it utterly inconceivable.
He knew Pei Ze’s talent was outstanding, but he never imagined the guy was such a monstrous genius!
After a long moment of silence, Pei Yonggao asked in a hoarse voice, "Is this information reliable?"
Pei Zhanqing said, "The Mission Hall has a record of Pei Ze completing the task. This news has already spread throughout Red Maple City. Even Councillor Ji Zhang was alarmed and personally inquired about it."
Pei Yonggao’s expression grew even darker.
Pei Zhanqing saw this and sighed. "With Pei Ze’s current strength, he’s no longer someone you can handle alone. I advise you to give up the idea of dealing with him."
As soon as the words were spoken, Pei Yonggao’s eyes turned crimson, and his features began to twist.
"Impossible!" he said through gritted teeth. "I will never let that damn little bastard go!"
The loss of his future, coupled with the grudge for his son’s death—hatred for Pei Ze gnawed at his heart every single moment.
His envy and hatred grew even more intense, especially after hearing that Pei Ze’s strength had increased again.
Pei Yonggao’s head snapped up. With bloodshot eyes, he stared at Pei Zhanqing and said, word by word, "Zhan Qing, for the sake of our many years of friendship, help... me!"
Pei Zhanqing was silent for a few seconds before shaking his head. "You know the family doesn’t want to go to war with the Elemental Faction right now. If I really helped you deal with Pei Ze, the consequences would be severe."
"No, that’s not what I’m talking about." Pei Yonggao’s gaze was fixed on Pei Zhanqing. "You’re researching abominations, aren’t you? Just give me one!"
Pei Zhanqing’s expression changed. His gaze turned exceptionally sharp, and his tone grew cold. "How do you know that?"
Pei Yonggao’s lips twisted into a smile that was hard to tell if it was bitter or mocking. In a low voice, he said, "I’m not blind. How could I not notice what you all are doing? You can only hide this sort of thing from outsiders, at best."
"Don’t worry. I know you’re all looking for a new path to break through, and I have no intention of interfering with the family’s decisions. But in exchange, you’ll give me an abomination. You need the experimental data anyway, so this benefits both of us, doesn’t it?"
Pei Zhanqing’s expression was conflicted. After a long moment, he said gravely, "You should be aware of the consequences of using an abomination to increase your power, right?"
Pei Yonggao nodded, his face impassive.
Seeing this, Pei Zhanqing knew his old friend had already been driven mad by hatred and obsession. With a complicated expression, he sighed, gave up trying to persuade him, and took out a Crystal Ball to hand over.
The Crystal Ball was only the size of a fist, a deep, translucent blue throughout. Inside, countless hazy, twisted souls could be faintly seen.
Merely looking at them seemed to conjure countless strange, hate-filled whispers in one’s ears.
Pei Yonggao took the Crystal Ball with extreme care. Gazing at the evil spirit entities within, a complex mix of apprehension, fear, ecstasy, and anticipation flickered across his face, before it all coalesced into cold, murderous intent.