Chapter 361 Silver Vase Four
“This is an ‘ovum-laying butterfly’.”
Gillen pointed at a blue “caterpillar” in Mrs. McCarrah’s palm and said calmly.
"To be precise, it is a useless corpse... because the 'egg-laying butterfly' had a pair of fiery red butterfly wings when it was alive. After death, the wings fall off, and the body quickly turns blue, and precipitates dramatic "Poison."
"This mysterious creature often appears in dense forests at higher altitudes. Its life cycle is only two days, and only living creatures have value. It can be used as a mild material in the refining of alchemy medicine. , can also be used to treat hysteria ”
After hearing his detailed description, Mrs. McCarrah raised her eyebrows and looked surprised.
The female ministers and others on the side, and even Lemei and Galken who had passed the examination, all looked surprised.
How could this young commoner be so knowledgeable? !
“Interesting young man.” Mrs. McCullagh smiled. "It's very detailed and there are no omissions."
"Well... what about these two materials? Do you recognize them too?"
Although the blond young man had passed the test, she was still curious, so she asked tentatively.
"Madam, these two materials are called 'Basteweed' and 'Poisonous Ginseng'."
Jilan glanced at the other two materials in the hands of the silver-robed lady. There are black apples the size of eggs, and a brown plant that looks like ginseng.
On these two materials, slanted colorful entries appear, indicating their information in extremely detailed ways.
“‘Battleweed’ is relatively rare and generally only grows in cemeteries. It is a parasitic form of oak tree, entangled in the apple tree, absorbing its nutrients, and producing this small black fruit.”
"It has strong medicinal properties and an extremely bitter taste. Taking it directly will cause harm to the human body, causing symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting and syncope, but it can make people see spiritual bodies for a certain period of time."
吉Lan spoke very quickly, without pause or sloppiness. It was as if he had already memorized the information in these materials by heart.
“‘The Devil’s Candle’ is also known as the ‘Devil’s Candle’ because at night, its leaves emit a green fire-like light...actually because of the small bell-shaped flowers growing on its top, which release a It has a special smell that attracts fireflies. ”
“This material often grows in swamps, woodlands and hillside shady areas. It has a toxic and hallucinogenic effect when it is uprooted. Screams and curses, and people who hear this sound will have hearing loss, until they become deaf, and may suffer mental disorder or even death."
"But the concoction of 'Poisonous Ginseng' is good for internal and external injuries. All have excellent effects and are common main ingredients in healing alchemy potions..."
The more Mrs. McCullagh listened, the more surprised she became, and the smile on her face became stronger.
As for the female minister and others, their mouths were opened wide and they were too shocked to speak.
Everyone’s attention was focused on the blond young man, and the scene fell into silence for a while.
"Very good." Mrs. McCullagh nodded, expressing her appreciation in an undisguised tone. "It seems that your foundation is very solid."
Shua.
She waved her hand and changed two things again.
It is the material that Galken failed to identify before.
“Let’s talk about these two things?” McCalla asked with a smile.
Everyone was shocked.
Is Mrs. McCullagh planning to test this young man’s limits?
But this is far beyond the scope of assessment, right?
"Okay, madam." Gillan nodded and said calmly: "These two materials are 'curved bark' and 'parrot spores'..."
He said As before, the source, effects and some details of these two materials are described in detail.
Everyone took a deep breath and felt even more incredible.
This commoner young man knows too much!
After Gillan finished speaking, Mrs. McCarra put away the materials in her hands and praised:
“Very good.”
But then, she actually opened her hands again and said in a kind of way He asked in a gentle tone:
"Finally, do you recognize this?"
Everyone turned their attention to the palm of the silver-robed lady, but without exception, they were all startled, with expressions on their faces. Puzzled.
Because they found that the lady’s hands were empty!
Nothing!
What does Master McCalla mean...
Everyone was full of doubts and turned their attention to the blond young man.
Gilan appears calm on the surface, using his "player" nature to forcibly control his facial expressions, suppressing his inner shock and not letting it show.
Because under his spiritual vision, he clearly saw a piece of "grass" quietly placed in Mrs. McCalla's hand.
The "grass" is not green, but a strange scarlet color.
Crystal clear like blood jade.
The colorful entries are reflected in Jilan’s eyes:
“Pilgrimage witness.”
"A common plant that grows deep in the 'corridor' of the Home of Gods, but it is stained with the blood of those who failed to ascend, thus changing its appearance."
"Countless mystics tried to ascend, and in the cloister Trekking, making a pilgrimage to the top of the mountain, but bumping and falling halfway, shedding blood, announcing her fate and defeat on the cliff. "
'This is what Mrs. McCalla picked deep in the "corridor" of the land of God. Kind of material? ’
Jilan guessed in his mind.
‘Don’t she even know what this is? Or are you testing me...'
"How is it? Do you recognize it?"
The silver-robed lady asked again with a smile on her face.
Gilan frowned slightly, showing confusion, and said hesitantly:
"Madam, you seem to have nothing in your hand."
"Really? Do you want to take a closer look?"
Mrs. McCullagh carefully studied the young man's expression, but could not find any clues.
"Sorry, madam."
Gilan looked slightly frustrated, shook his head and said solemnly.
A flash of thought flashed in McCalla's eyes, and she immediately retracted her hand with a smile. For some reason, she felt a little disappointed in her heart.
"What's your name?" she asked.
"Guillen Iros."
"Well...Mr. Gillan, your performance is excellent. From now on, you will be my apprentice."
Mrs. McCalla smiled.
As she spoke, she turned around again and said to the two young men, a man and a woman:
"And you two, Miss Flamel, and Mr. Galcon."
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Hearing this, a man and a woman looked excited.
The female ministers and others on the side clapped their hands with a forced smile and said congratulations against their will.
There is no other reason, just because two of the three apprentices recruited by Master McCalla are civilians, and both are men...
The group of nobles looked at Flamel's The eyes showed envy, and they were full of reluctance and jealousy towards the two civilian men, Jilan and Garken.
“The three of you go back and get ready, say goodbye to your family, and prepare your luggage... From now on, you will study and live with me, and you won’t see your relatives or friends for a long time. .”
Mrs. McCullagh explained to the three of Gillan.
Her tone is gentle and friendly, making people feel like spring breeze.
"I understand, teacher."
Lemay smiled and was the first to answer.
She turned her head again and looked at Gilan and Galken.
I don’t know if it was because she was a noble, but she had a sense of superiority over these two men of the same age who came from humble backgrounds, so she put her hands on her hips and squinted:
“I was the first to pass the examination. , so I should be the senior sister of you two...you must be respectful and polite to me from now on, do you understand?"
"I understand, Senior Sister Lemei"
Jalken hurriedly said. She bowed and bowed her head respectfully. But Gilan ignored the noble girl's intentions at all and walked towards Mrs. McCarra on his own, explaining to her that he was an orphan and did not need to say goodbye or prepare.
Seeing that the blond young man was ignoring him, Flamel Nicolas' face changed slightly and he gritted his teeth.
Finally, he snorted coldly and lightly kicked Garken, as if to take out his anger on him.
After being kicked by "senior sister", Galken did not dare to say a word, but looked trembling with fear.
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Shortly after the examination for recruiting apprentices, Gillan followed Mrs. McCarra and left Queen's Square.
The lady originally lived in seclusion in Andrea, the capital of the Kingdom of Sakya, and her specific location was on the outskirts of the northern part of the town.
The environment there is quiet and peaceful. After passing through a wheat field, there are woods and streams.
There are several wooden houses in the forest.
"Jilan, please find a room to live in first, get used to the surrounding environment, and tell me if you need anything."
The lady in silver robe brought him to the wooden house and smiled softly.
"When Flamel and Galken arrive, I will teach you all the knowledge together."
"Yes, madam." Gilan nodded and said.
After explaining, Mrs. McCullagh went into the wooden house in the middle by herself, leaving Gilan standing alone in the courtyard.
He looked at the wooden houses on the left and right, and finally chose the one on the left, because the early morning sun would shine through the windows, and he preferred the warmth that the morning sun filled the room and sprinkled on his body. feel.
It's approaching evening.
Galken and Flamel arrived at the cabin one after another.
The former came on foot carrying a large sack and holding large and small bags in his hands. The latter was picked up by a carriage, accompanied by four strong female guards, who helped the aristocratic girl get on the saddle and lift the luggage.
Because Flamel was the only female among the three apprentices, she lived alone in the wooden house on the right, while Galken lived with Gillan.
The dinner was cooked by Mrs. McCullar herself.
Each person received a piece of white bread, a bowl of mushroom and vegetable soup, and a piece of roasted wild boar.
The food is simple but tastes great.
The four of them sat at the wooden table in the courtyard, enjoying the cool evening breeze and the setting sun, and ate together.
"Thank you, Mrs. McCullar, the food is delicious."
Lemay took a bite of bread and meat, stood up politely, and raised her skirt to the lady in silver robe with a smile on her face. With a cute smile.
"Sit down, you don't have to be so polite."
Mrs. McCarra smiled.
“Yes, madam.” Flamel stroked her skirt and sat down again, her movements elegant.
The silver-robed lady picked up the mushroom soup and took a sip.
Then he took out a piece of unprocessed white limestone from his body, drew a circular pattern on the table, smiled and asked the three of them:
"Do you know what this is?"
"Alchemy array." Jilan glanced at the pattern on the table and said softly.
It is a circle inlaid with an equilateral triangle.
“Yes, this is a basic alchemy array.”
Mrs. McCarrah smiled.
"What it represents is actually the cycle of energy and matter."
"The principle of alchemy is the rules of nature. Alchemists explore, discover, summarize and use this rule to achieve something beyond Imagination. "
"All things will end, but they will leave traces. They can be dust or nutrients, and they will give birth to new things."
"This is a cycle of energy and matter."
Mrs. McCarrah pointed to the white alchemy array on the table and said to the three apprentices.
"Such a basic alchemy array is a simplification of the rules of nature."
"Alchemy is a kind of mystical knowledge that understands, decomposes and reconstructs everything in the world. Through it , which can shorten the cycle time and process."
Ms. McCarra smiled and paused for a moment.
“Just like this.”
As she spoke, she gently placed the white limestone in her hand on the alchemy array on the table.
Accompanied by a flash of golden light.
Buzz——
The pupils of Flamel and Galken, who were present here, shrank, with incredible expressions on their faces.
I saw that the limestone was dyed with a golden color at a speed visible to the naked eye, and immediately turned into a piece of gold!
“The Midas turns gold!” Flamel exclaimed.
Immediately, her eyes showed excitement and expectation, and she said to the lady in silver robe:
"Teacher, I want to learn this! If I master the knowledge of 'turning stone into gold', I will not be short of money in the future!"
Galken on the side opened his mouth, but did not have the courage to ask for help, but the enthusiasm and excitement in his eyes could not be concealed.
Gilan stared at the golden stone on the table.
He was sure that it was a piece of gold.
A piece of gold transformed from ordinary limestone!
But similarly, Gillan does not believe that in this world it is possible to turn stones into gold for no reason.
"Madam, there is a price to pay, right?"
He suddenly asked in a deep voice.
McCalla glanced at the blond young man in surprise, seemingly surprised that the young man was not blinded by greed and could think calmly.
"Not bad." The lady in silver robe nodded and smiled. "Alchemy is not omnipotent, nor can it create something out of nothing."
"If you want to obtain a substance, you must pay a corresponding price. This is one of the legal truths of the world, 'equivalent exchange'. Controlled by "Ms. Snow" in September. "
"In short, if you want to get it, you must lose it first."
As she said this, the lady raised her other one. In her hand, a small glass bottle was placed in her palm, but it was empty inside.
“The ‘Midas that turned stone into gold’ just now was actually because I secretly consumed this bottle of ‘alchemy potion’, rather than turning limestone into gold out of thin air.”
"As for the value of this bottle of 'alchemical medicine', it is more valuable than gold."
Mrs. McCarra smiled at the three apprentices, her tone implying a hint of warning and instruction:
"So, don't try to get something for nothing through alchemy. This is against the laws of the world and is impossible to achieve."
"Yes, madam."
The three apprentices said respectfully.
Mrs. McCalla nodded with pleasure, took out three more limestones, and handed them to them.
“Next, I will first teach you the nine basic alchemical formations, as well as their respective effects and uses.”
“Please remember it carefully and practice frequently.”
“Yes, ma’am.”
(End of this chapter)