Interesting.
Riesling, that alcohol peddler, would probably love this recipe.
Indeed, the first thing Lan Qingyou thought of upon seeing the item wasn't the bottle itself, but selling the recipe.
After all, the Analytic Magic Eye (S) had to be used for the right reasons.
Selling the recipe while taking a share of the profits—wasn't that better than anything else?
However, when Lan Qingyou reached out to pull the bottle, which was constantly radiating a chilling aura, from the pile of junk, she realized that selling the recipe could wait a bit.
“Hmm!? Things just got interesting.”
Looking at the green liquid inside the bottle, a light and arrogant smile spread across Lan Qingyou's lips.
【Jormungandr's Blood (World-class)】
【Effect: Snake-person race evolution rate +100%, Attribute Correction】
【Description: Jormungandr, the guardian of the world. It possesses immense power and reproductive capabilities. A single drop of its blood can evolve a human into a snake-person.】
Ho ho.
This looks quite impressive.
While it might be slightly inferior to the Star Dragon King Essence Blood she had obtained before—which could evolve other creatures—there was no doubt that this blood, like the dragon king's, was an ancient bloodline capable of triggering evolution.
A bottle of Jormungandr's Blood contained about five hundred milliliters. If she used it all, she could produce roughly ten thousand Witch potions.
In other words, she could add ten thousand more Witches to her ranks.
Though it was still a drop in the bucket compared to a population of ten billion, it was a steady increase, wasn't it?
“What is this?”
Seeing the dramatic change in Lan Qingyou's expression, Susie leaned in to ask.
“Jormungandr's Blood.”
“Jormungandr?”
Susie's voice was filled with confusion.
Lan Qingyou turned and waved the bottle in front of her.
“You could also call it blood from an ancient bloodline.”
“Doesn't that mean we can make even more Witch potions?”
Susie cried out in surprise, only to receive a roll of the eyes from Lan Qingyou.
“That's true, but have you forgotten the hideous state of the Huang father and son? It's very likely the evolution potion they used was made from this stuff.”
“...That really is terrifying.”
At the thought of the Huang father and son's appearance, Susie couldn't help but shudder.
No joke.
If given a choice, who would want to turn into a monster like that?
Despite her words, Lan Qingyou still intended to put it to use.
Besides, the Will of Kalim had stated that the Kalim continent had updated to the 'Race Era,' which meant that expanding the race was surely the top priority.
They couldn't just lie flat and refuse to evolve, could they?
The disadvantage for Blue Star people on the Kalim continent was simply too great; evolution was the only path forward.
They either had to use external items to evolve, like they did.
Or they had to evolve on their own.
But how easy was it for a race to evolve naturally?
Who wouldn't want to take a safe and efficient shortcut?
But how did Huang Xingming get his hands on this?
Or was this brought by those 'itinerant traders' as payment for some illicit transaction?
She couldn't be sure, but one thing was certain: this blood had to be handled with caution.
After all, there were two negative examples lying right there as cautionary tales.
“By the way, Clan Leader.”
Having recovered from her slight fright, Susie called out to Lan Qingyou again.
“Hmm?”
“What exactly is a Soul Crystal? I get the feeling it's something used in alchemy?”
“Oh, that. You're right. It can indeed be used in alchemy, and it's also used in golems.”
Seeing her curiosity, Lan Qingyou dismantled a pink infantry on the spot and showed her the Soul Crystal inside.
However, Susie clearly had no interest in the golem's complex internal structure, which was carved with dense circuits and instructions.
After all, it wasn't her field of expertise.
“So it can be used in potions?”
“It certainly can. It's like a monster core; you can use it once it's crushed. But you have to be careful with the dosage, or you'll ruin the whole batch.”
Nodding, Lan Qingyou gave her a small piece of advice.
“How do I get one of those?”
Since it could be used in potions, it meant she could use it too.
Furthermore, that skill could be used to kill people like Huang Xingming, a legendary 'unkillable' tank against whom physical attacks were ineffective. She definitely needed to master it.
“Simple. It's a C-grade skill called Soul Siphon. You can look for it the next time you get to choose a reward.”
“That's...”
Susie looked troubled.
Now that she had no contribution points, her only chances to choose were through global shelter upgrades or being in the monthly top ten for levels.
Although she was quite fast, she was only Level 13, and she didn't even rank in the top hundred thousand on the leaderboard.
Not to mention, she now had the Adventurers' Guild to manage.
That left her with even less time to level up.
“So, why bother managing that thing?” Lan Qingyou asked, not quite understanding.
“Probably because the Supreme Council places a lot of importance on the Golden Plains as a grain-producing region,” Susie said, adjusting the brim of her witch's pointed hat.
“No, I mean, what does any of that have to do with you?”
“Because I'm a Witch. Since I've been recruited by the Supreme Council and accepted their Witch potions, I'm indebted to them.”
Susie shrugged helplessly.
She didn't know how it was elsewhere, but once the Supreme Council realized the Golden Plains were suitable for large-scale grain cultivation, they had insisted she hold the area until they could dispatch personnel to take over.
Previously, Susie hadn't thought much of it.
It was just a matter of waiting a few days.
But now that she knew about such a useful skill, her mind began to wander.
The top ten was hard to reach, but for her, it wasn't necessarily impossible.
This stupid guild leader position—anyone who wanted it could have it. She wanted to level up.
After dealing with the scene, the bodies, and the supplies, Lan Qingyou prepared to set off with Susie.
After all, there was still an 'enemy' base waiting for them.
It was time to go collect that teleportation magic circle.
“Oh, right, Clan Leader. There are two more things I need to tell you.”
“What is it?”
As they took flight, Susie called out to Lan Qingyou again.
This time, Lan Qingyou didn't stop. She flew into the air, answering without looking back.
“It's about your Magic Eye.”
Flying behind her, Susie, who was once again hugging Lan Qingyou, shouted at the top of her lungs.
“My Magic Eye?”
“Yes! How come I don't see any patterns appearing when you activate it?”
“Huh?”
Lan Qingyou, who had just accelerated into third gear, performed a sudden mid-air brake, pulling her nose up sharply.
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