76: Chapter 76 Unicorn and Mandrake

After centrifugation, the mashed paste of "silver leaf grass" can yield a clarified "liquid medicine" containing the essence of magical plants.

Afterwards, a "purified" liquid that can truly calm the fluctuations of "Mental Energy" is obtained.

Ross raised his hand and cast [Wood Element - Magic Flame]. Under Ross's "Mental Energy" perception, the surrounding wood elements with tiny green fluorescent lights were attracted over.

Refining the [calming potion] does not require a very high temperature.

This [Wood Element - Magic Flame], composed of 90% wood elements and 10% fire elements, can better stimulate the special substances within the "silver leaf grass".

As wisps of flame came into contact with the "silver leaf grass liquid", under the low-temperature flame,

these juices also quickly evaporated and dried up, leaving behind some blocky objects resembling silver strips.

This is also one of the reasons why "silver leaf grass" is crowned with the name "Silver Leaf".

When the moisture was almost completely depleted, these "silver blocky objects" tempered by the [Wood Element - Magic Flame] were stimulated to the greatest extent.

At this moment, Ross timely and slowly released "morning dew" onto the surface of these "silver blocky objects".

Then, using a pestle to mix them evenly, the substance that originally still appeared blocky rapidly integrated with the "morning dew" as it was poured over.

Becoming a pool of silvery-white primitive liquid medicine.

Finally, Ross placed these liquid medicines into the "deep sea fish oil". As soon as the fish oil came into contact with the primitive liquid medicine,

it formed a layer of transparent protective film, and these primitive liquid medicines not only blended with some lipid substances in the "deep sea fish oil",

but they also fused with some trace minerals from the fish bodies and added a bit of umami flavor.

Finally, after cooling, the [calming potion] was formed.

"It is almost identical to what the professor demonstrated in the [Potions] class, except that since it is my first time refining, there are still some flaws in the shaping..."

For this first time, apart from some deficiencies in the final shaping, the [calming potion] refined by Ross was almost identical in all aspects to the one refined by the professor.

"Let me try the effect..."

Ross picked up the lump of [calming potion] in the [magic cauldron]; the final product was about half the size of a fist.

At this moment, he only took about the size of a black bean, then closed his eyes and swallowed the ointment from the spoon into his mouth.

"Mental Energy 2005 (Benign recovery in progress...)"

At this time, the [System] panel also displayed the effect of ingesting the [calming potion].

In Ross's view, the effect of this potion was still somewhat useful to his current self.

If it took him 1 hour to normally recover "Mental Energy" and recover 10 points of "Mental Energy",

at this moment, the effect could be boosted by at least 10%.

Although not much, this [calming potion] itself is one of the simplest Potions.

Being able to have these effects was already quite good.

Most importantly, it proved that Ross had the talent for refining magic Potions.

Many [Wizard Apprentice]s, even with strong "Mental Energy", still could not control the accuracy of the [Magic Flame].

It was also very difficult to stabilize the extraction of some magical plant [Materials].

However, as soon as Ross got his hands on it, he felt it was quite alright.

At the very least, he could try out some apprentice-level Potions.

Once his level improved,

he could even buy the recipe for [siling ointment].

That way, Ross himself might even achieve freedom in using [siling ointment].

In that way, the rapid enhancement of "Mental Energy" would have a clear direction.

What wizards commonly use during the apprentice stage are some apprentice-level Potions, which can also be called "half-Potions".

As for true "Potions", they generally have more special functions.

At the very least, they add a [Bloodline] to enhance potential.

Powerful Potions can even modify a wizard's race, and some wizards increase their lifespan by adding the [Bloodline] of a "long-lived species".

However, a "potion" without side effects can be described as extremely difficult to obtain.

However, Ross's requirement for himself now was to first learn the recipes for 2 more apprentice-level Potions.

Then, fulfill the basic requirements of the [Potions] course. In this way, he would have completed 3 major courses.

Meeting the basic elective requirements for [Wizard Apprentice] subjects.

Afterwards, he could make his own arrangements.

The compensation given by the academy for going out to [Boulder Town] was 20 academy points.

Right now, it could be used precisely to buy some potion recipes.

Ross came to the [Hall of Knowledge] again. At this moment on the first floor, a different [Wizard Apprentice] had already taken over the front desk.

"Hello, I want to exchange for the recipe of [Crimson Potion]."

Ross said to the apprentice in front of him who was responsible for exchanges.

"Alright, 100 Magic Stones, or 5 academy points."

The apprentice at the front desk responded.

It was still the original exchange ratio: 1 academy point = 20 Magic Stones.

Academy points were still very valuable; they were a path for civilian [Wizard Apprentice]s to break the gap between themselves and apprentices with [Family] backgrounds.

Except for gaining 5 points per course through academy classes, almost all other academy points required [Wizard Apprentice]s to accept tasks and earn points.

The commission for [Boulder Town] that Ross accepted was an exception. The 20 compensated points were an additional compensation given by Wizard [Ian] for the sake of the [Secret Realm].

Fortunately, the recipe for [Crimson Potion] was obtained.

Ross had bought this potion at the dwarf Parker's shop.

This potion was different from the Potions that recovered "Mental Energy"; it focused more on external injuries and restoring things similar to health points.

Although the [Wizard World] where Ross was did not allow direct recovery of life like a game world, once this potion was used,

some minor injuries could heal within three to five minutes.

Places with severe wounds could also quickly stop bleeding and avoid external infection.

Therefore, the effect of [Crimson Potion] in wild adventures was still quite formidable.

In the eyes of [Mortal]s, this potion was even more useful than [siling ointment].

After all, things like [siling ointment] were mostly used by wizards, and Mortals did not have much use for them after utilizing them.

The medicinal effect would almost dissipate after a moment.

However, [Crimson Potion] was different; for those who adventure for a long time, it was a potion that could save lives at critical moments.

The recipe for [Crimson Potion] is: 2 portions of "morning dew" (10ml each) + 5 portions of unicorn horn powder (2g each) + the apprentice-level magical plant "Mandrake".

The various [Materials] inside were magical Materials quite familiar to [Wizard Apprentice]s. Needless to say much about "morning dew", almost all Potions required this material.

As for the "Unicorn", it was the descendant of the legendary "Holy Unicorn" from the "Celestial Realm". Although it lacked the strength of the original [Bloodline], it still possessed a trace of "holy" and "bright" [Bloodline].

The "Mandrake" was a magical plant that could emit cries resembling a human baby.