Chapter 164 163: The Founder of Reappearance?
A slight breeze was blowing.
The air in Knockturn Alley is extremely smelly, mixed with many kinds of strange smells. This is a paradise for lawbreakers, and it is inevitable that there are many illegal workshops operating day and night.
"Love potion, potion of continuous joy... Sure enough, things related to primitive impulses are the best sellers." Ian squatted down and took out a syringe and continued to draw blood from the unconscious werewolf.
He had drawn about two thousand milliliters of fresh werewolf blood, and the unconscious werewolf's skin turned a little pale. In fact, Ian was also surprised by what was going on in this werewolf's mind.
However, his reaction was far less exaggerated than Lupine's.
"No!"
The information received from the comatose werewolf's mind made Lu Ping's inner emotions overwhelming for a long time. His expression changed continuously for a while before he spoke in a hoarse voice.
"This must be a false memory!"
The words coming out of his mouth expressed that he still didn't want to believe the reality in his heart.
"There's no way that man could live so long!"
I don’t know if Lupine wants to convince the little wizard, or if he is trying to gain the little wizard’s approval to convince himself – in fact, Lupine’s reaction is also understandable from the bottom of his heart.
This is like physicists discovering that Einstein is still alive in a corner and is still engaged in tractor repair work. Most physicists must not be able to accept it in their hearts.
"Relax, my senior is just a name. It's not impossible for someone to impersonate you." Ian tried to calm Lupine's emotions in the direction Lupine wanted.
However.
"But... he can easily defeat a group of werewolves without getting hurt, and even has such excellent swordsmanship. There are only a handful of wizards in the entire history who meet such characteristics..." Lupine, who was still expressing his rebuttal before, heard this and added Suddenly he became "rebellious" and questioned Ian's opinions based on his own words.
"????"
Ian suspected that Lupine was mentally ill.
"The one who sold the medicine to these werewolves is Godric Gryffindor, okay?" Ian rolled his eyes. Yes, the name he and Lupine heard in the werewolf memories was Gryffindor. Founder of the Academy.
Godric Gryffindor.
In the memory of the comatose werewolf, one day not long ago, a young man with blond hair broke into Knockturn Alley and sold an [awakening potion] to the werewolves living here.
According to this young man's description, the effect of [Awakening Potion] far exceeds that of [Wolfsbane Potion]. It not only helps werewolves stay rational when they transform on a full moon night, but also helps them stay rational throughout their lives after taking it. The only flaw of transforming at any time and anywhere is that it cannot remove the infection carried by werewolves.
This magical potion, which sounded very powerful at first glance, was certainly not believed by the werewolves. Instead, it made the werewolves think that the visitor was a liar, so the furious werewolves attacked the mysterious blond young man.
As for the outcome of the battle.
Just like the werewolf memory that Lupine didn't want to believe, the mysterious blond young man almost defeated all the werewolves in Knockturn Alley with one against a hundred with an instant kill without any damage.
This may also be the reason why Lupine is uneasy.
That person is too strong.
He was as strong as the Gryffindor founder he had imagined in his mind when he was a child.
Even some werewolves who transformed into werewolves could not survive a round under the opponent's sword skills. Such combat power was indeed not something that ordinary wizards could possess.
"You are definitely not a nobody!"
A defeated and injured werewolf roared in fear, and it was this werewolf's roar that was witnessed by the unconscious werewolf now captured by Ian, so the unconscious werewolf heard the man's answer.
"Perhaps you can call me Godric Gryffindor... I have been given this name since I was born." The blond young man left a sentence and snatched away the gold galleons from all the werewolves.
No, perhaps his operation cannot be described as snatching, but after leaving the so-called [awakening potion], he took away the savings that those werewolves had worked hard to accumulate for many years by force.
Not a single copper was left for the werewolves... This is why some werewolves risked drinking the [awakening potion]. Even if they continued to work for the dark wizards, there would not be enough time for them to save up to buy [wolfsbane]. Potion], the only way is to try the so-called potion left by Godric Gryffindor.
In fact.
Compare that to Lupin's reaction.
Most werewolves did not believe the words of the mysterious blond young man. Most of them had read the books, and even those who had not read the books would not know who Godric Gryffindor was.
Even if we put aside the fact that the character from a thousand years ago is unlikely to be alive today, who would believe that a guy who would run into Knockturn Alley and work as a black goods dealer is the once famous legend?
The werewolves didn't believe it.
In other words, Lu Ping was somewhat mentally shocked.
No.
Ian followed his words again, but Lupine once again showed his "rebellious" mood.
"Godric Gryffindor would never do such a thing! Moreover! He was a person who lived ten centuries ago. Do you want to say that Godric Gryffindor also chose to live a low life and dare not face it directly? Death?" Lupine refuted Ian's words again, and his schizophrenic behavior made the little wizard roll his eyes.
"I didn't say that, and living forever doesn't mean that you don't dare to face death... Tell me, what kind of opinion do you want to hear from me?"
Ian sighed helplessly.
In fact, Ian didn't believe that the person who came to sell medicine to the werewolves would be Godric Gryffindor. He was just shocked by the powerful strength of the figure who seemed to be Godric Gryffindor in the memory of the comatose werewolf, so he thought about telling Albus Dumbledore.
Many people may not know the situation of the four founders, but Ian is different. He has learned from more than one person that Godric Gryffindor has passed through the illusion.
Whether Pandro, Morgan, or Ms. Ravenclaw have proven this, Godric Gryffindor has gone further than Twisted Visions.
It can't be that you are reincarnated and still carry the memories of your previous life, right?
"I don't know either..." Lu Ping's eyes were quite blank, and the expression on his face became more and more complicated. Of course, he was more inclined to think that someone had borrowed the name of the founder from a thousand years ago.
However.
Among the dark wizards, apart from Grindelwald, Lupine could not imagine that such a powerful wizard could be found in this century. He couldn't be allowed to suspect that it was Albus Dumbledore, right?
Although that swordsmanship... No, you can't think like that, thinking like that is disloyal to Albus Dumbledore! The great Albus Dumbledore would not do such a thing that only a dark wizard would do! Well, even if Albus Dumbledore really wanted to do such a thing, there was no need to tarnish Godric Gryffindor's innocence!
"There is no point in us speculating here. Go tell Principal Dumbledore and he will investigate. You should believe that our old principal can investigate and find out the truth."
Ian didn't want to dwell too much on this issue. Anyway, the mysterious blond man didn't have any conflicts with him. So what if the mysterious blond man was Merlin.
There are many geniuses in the world.
There is always someone who can delay or avoid death. Even if the mysterious blond man is just an extremely talented person, it is not something that is difficult to accept for a young chuunibyou.
Let’s take a step back.
Maybe it wasn't such a bad thing that the man was really Godric Gryffindor.
"I now hope to analyze the formula of the so-called [awakening potion] from this werewolf's blood." Ian weighed the blood he had packed.
He originally felt that this amount of blood was not enough for research, but now he had to analyze the potion samples contained in the blood, which meant that the werewolf blood he needed had to increase by another order of magnitude. Draining the unconscious werewolf was not enough, which is why Ian did not continue to draw blood. He understood the principle of sustainable development in his previous life.
"I also want to find other werewolves to inquire about." Lupine looked in one direction uneasily. He might not even know that what he said was exactly what Ian wanted to say.
certainly.
Ian thinks so in his heart, but Ian may not necessarily reveal it on the surface.
"This water is very deep, I'm afraid you can't grasp it... But we have known each other for several days. Even if it may be dangerous, I am willing to accompany you to this water."
Ian showed a side of himself that lies without drafts.
It was rare for him not to tell the truth.
But Lu Ping was very disrespectful.
"You're right. No matter who that person is, there is no doubt about his strength. You don't need to take risks to satisfy my doubts, and you don't have the identity of a werewolf like me."
"I can send you back first, and then go find out the situation myself..." Lu Ping wasn't just trying to find out the fake founder. He also had thoughts about the so-called [Spiritual Awakening Potion].
"..."
Ian didn't expect Lupine to be so upright, and he didn't know how to respond for a moment, so he pretended not to hear and dragged the unconscious werewolf under the ruins.
"You owe me a favor."
After saying something very stiff to Lupine, Ian took the lead and walked towards the fork in the road. Seeing the little wizard start to take action, Lu Ping was stunned for a moment and immediately followed.
"How did you know to go this way?"
Lupine suspected that the little wizard's hidden true form had used Legilimency on him. "It's in that werewolf's memory."
Ian responded without blushing or heart beating.
"Is there any?"
Lupine frowned suspiciously. He had not read all the memories of the unconscious werewolf, and naturally he could not produce any evidence to prove that the young wizard was lying.
"You are so suspicious, have you ever thought about becoming a spy?" Ian rolled his eyes again. He is indeed not someone who likes to use Legilimency on others casually - reading other people's memories is boring and quite wasteful. Time, where can the veritaserum collected from Aurora be useful.
If it weren't for the werewolf who just had difficulty communicating, he wouldn't have chosen to knock the other person unconscious.
"Werewolves like to gather here... to compete?" Ian stopped at a block in the memory of the comatose werewolf. Compared with the deserted block before, it was quite different.
There are dilapidated and uninhabited houses everywhere. The precarious appearance looks like they may collapse at any time. Weeds are everywhere. The reason why magic is not used to repair them is probably related to the right of residence.
Most of the werewolves belong to "black households", and this is also true in Knockturn Alley. If you make the place where you live too comfortable, you will definitely be reported and driven away by the despicable wizards who want to freeload.
"They just join the group to keep warm. You can also see the werewolves living in desolate life here. They are all people who still have conscience in their hearts. Even if there is only a conscience left, there may not be much left."
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Lupine defended the werewolves.
Just when he and the little wizard were standing outside the street communicating quietly.
"Remus Lupin, you brought a normal person here, a child. This is not a wise decision." An old man wearing an old wizard robe and trying to make himself more respectable came out of one of the houses. He walked out, followed closely by many young wizards with wary eyes.
"Let's take this little wizard and leave quickly before anyone among us goes crazy." The old man's robe had been washed and turned white, and it was unclear whether his deep voice was a warning or a persuasion.
"I just want to ask you something."
Lupine hurriedly expressed his intention to come, and it was obvious that he was quite nervous - no one understood the mental problems of werewolves better than him. It was indeed very possible for a werewolf who was normal one moment to have a mental breakdown and attack others the next moment. After all, they are all people who have nothing, and no one knows when they will suddenly be unable to think about anything else.
"What are you asking about?"
The old man frowned slightly.
He obviously plays the role of the "alpha wolf". The other werewolves just stood beside him and did not communicate with Lupine. I don't know if Lupine is not popular among the werewolves.
"Awakening Potion."
Lu Pingyan explained his purpose briefly and clearly.
"We have agreed not to tell anyone about this. Where did you get the news?" The old man frowned in confusion and looked at Lu Ping with extremely puzzled eyes.
"Of course I have my sources."
Lupine gave a vague answer. He obviously knew how unreasonable the werewolves here were, and he could never say that he and the little wizard around him fought back a werewolf who tried to sneak attack him.
"Here you are, you are qualified to have it." The old man did not ask any further questions, but directly took out a bottle of potion and threw it at Luping. Maybe they still had a lot of such stocks in their hands.
"Remember to keep it a secret."
Seeing Lu Ping catching the potion, the old man reminded him seriously again. He and the group of werewolves he gathered didn't know if they were planning something shameful.
To this.
Lu Ping didn't intend to inquire further.
He stared hard at the old man standing not far away, "The man who gave you the potion, I want to know more information about him. Do you think he can be Godric Gryffindor himself?"
Obviously.
Compared to the werewolves' plans, Lu Ping was more concerned about the founder of his academy.
"I can't tell you any information. We are as full of doubts about this as you are. However, let me tell you, whether he is a legendary figure from thousands of years ago has nothing to do with us." The old man shook his head and spoke in a low voice. Most of the werewolves beside him nodded in agreement with him.
"The potion is indeed useful to us. This is the most critical thing... Regardless of whether that person is your founder or not, the person who invented this potion is at least not a qualified businessman."
The old man's remarks made the little wizard agree.
really.
A real merchant would not make a permanent [Wolfsbane Potion].
"Aren't you afraid of the price you have to pay, not just the gold Galleons that were taken away?" Lu Ping held the scarlet potion in his hand. The blood-like color looked quite strange.
He did not want to take it immediately, but handed the potion to the little wizard beside him - in the field of potions, there is always nothing wrong with trusting those in the Prince family.
One fifth of Prince is also Prince.
After getting the medicine, Ian immediately opened the bottle cap and smelled it. His expression changed slightly, and he was very surprised that he could not smell any materials used to make medicine.
"Is there some kind of interference method hidden in this potion, an anti-theft measure?" the little wizard made a guess. He sniffed hard with his nose and still found nothing.
And just when Ian was trying to analyze the [Awakening Potion].
"Are you trying to say that maybe there is a heavier price hidden in this potion?" The old man suddenly sneered and looked at Lu Ping with a somewhat unspeakably complicated look.
"Remus Lupin, maybe you think you are miserable, but there are many of us who are worse off than you. At least you have not experienced the most heart-wrenching pain."
"Look at the compatriots around me. How many of them have personally killed their children, wives, and even parents. You will never be able to understand such despair."
"We have fallen to the bottom...what price are we still afraid of paying?" The old man's words were quite tragic, and Lu Ping fell into silence for a moment.
The faces of the surrounding werewolves also showed expressions of sadness or hiding their faces. There was a kind of pain in the air, which Ian, who had [Thinking Perception], could clearly see.
"Take your share of the potion and leave!"
The werewolf who responded with pain finally shouted to Lupine in a bad tone. His words were recognized by other werewolves, many of whom were actually reluctant to accept Lupine.
Maybe it's because Lupine isn't miserable enough?
"Of course! I'm very grateful for your help!" Seeing that the atmosphere became a little unharmonious, Lu Ping immediately became nervous and wanted to pull the little wizard away.
However.
"Wait."
The old man suddenly spoke to stop Lu Ping again.
"Is there anything else? Oh, yes, I forgot to pay. Lupine turned around as if he suddenly realized something, and stretched out his hand to touch his robe.
One second.
Five seconds.
Ten seconds.
He fumbled around in his robe for a long time, and finally took out only a dozen copper nats. The expression of this down-and-out werewolf looked quite embarrassed, and he spread his hands with his face turned red.
"I'll get enough money together to pay."
He attempted to use a "credit loan."
However.
The old man didn't look at the money in his hand.
"I said, the potion... must be kept secret."
he.
There are also a group of werewolves around him.
At this moment, everyone was focusing on the little wizard.
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