63: Chapter 63 Return and Acquisition

However, as they looked at Byron, they also realized something.

What Byron said was indeed reasonable.

Since the nest had already been found, if Byron, as a Second-Rank Wizard Apprentice, were to continue staying in this place, and some sudden danger were to arise...

...he would not only be unable to help, but he would also be easily injured, delaying the subsequent refining of the magic potion.

The people present were not fools; they quickly weighed the pros and cons.

After thinking this through, Dylan nodded slightly.

"Byron, what you said is indeed reasonable. Since this is the choice you have made yourself, then tomorrow you shall return with me."

Saying this, Dylan's expression suddenly became solemn, and his eyes looked straight at Byron.

"However, Byron, during the time we are away, you should try your best to stay in your own residence to avoid being plotted against by those with ulterior motives."

"In the Wizard Settlement, at the very least, they won't be so brazen. If you are threatened, you can go to the council's location to seek help."

"I will not be taking everyone from the council with me."

Byron naturally knew that Dylan said this for his own good, so he smiled and nodded in agreement, not refusing his kindness.

At this moment, Dylan seemed to recall something and suddenly pulled a corpse out of his spatial bag.

It was the corpse of the Phantom Crystal Worm Shadow that had been killed earlier, and it was the only one.

Because after encountering it, the group had become prepared, and they would avoid them in advance before the other Phantom Crystal Worm Shadows could discover them.

Therefore, in the subsequent operations, they did not kill any more.

And this caused Byron's plans to fall through.

Looking at the corpse on the ground, Byron felt puzzled, not knowing why Dylan had taken it out.

Dylan looked at Byron's puzzled gaze and, without beating around the bush, explained directly.

"Byron, actually, at the beginning, I didn't think you could find the nest. The reason I wanted you to lead the way was that I wanted to use your understanding of the Desert to help us avoid some risks."

"But now it seems that the result is beyond our expectations. I didn't expect that in the process of searching for the nest, you would be able to play such a significant role."

"Therefore, according to the principle of equivalent exchange, I have decided to give you this Phantom Crystal Worm Shadow corpse as compensation for this period of time."

Saying this, Dylan chuckled.

"Of course, I also have a bit of selfishness in this, which is to let you keep researching and experimenting during the following period so that you won't go out."

"This way, it can also reduce complications in the magic potion refining."

Hearing Dylan say this, Byron suddenly realized.

So this was the plan Dylan had, killing two birds with one stone.

However, Byron did not intend to refuse Dylan's proposal.

After all, from the very beginning, he had already decided that once he returned, he would not step out of the Wizard Settlement even once.

After all, he could imagine how much of a stir it would cause once those corpses were discovered by the Wizard Settlement.

And as one of the parties involved, he would definitely attract the gaze of countless people.

Therefore, for Byron, it was better to remain still than to move.

The others all looked at Byron, waiting for his decision, their eyes filled with worry.

After all, if such a thing happened to them, they wouldn't even have to think about it; they definitely wouldn't agree.

It was just an experimental material; how could it make them stay inside the Wizard Settlement and not go out?

One had to know that this was a brand-new world, with countless unknown knowledge waiting for them to explore and harvest.

This was completely sacrificing the big for the small.

However, what the group did not expect was that Byron not only did not refuse, but instead smiled and nodded in acceptance.

"Thank you very much for the Chairman's kindness. I will gladly accept this research material."

Hearing Byron say this, Elena and Colin did not show expressions of surprise like the others; instead, they felt that this was how it should be.

After all, they understood Byron and knew that as long as he had experimental materials or new knowledge to learn, he could stay in his bedroom for a month without going out.

However, mentioning this, Byron showed a slightly embarrassed smile.

"However, Chairman, this experimental material might have to stay in your spatial bag for a while. My spatial bag isn't big enough, so I can only take it after we return to the Wizard Settlement."

"And I also hope that when you and the others conquer the nest later, you can leave some materials for me."

"Rest assured, I will pay the corresponding points or magic stones for the exchange based on the value."

Hearing Byron say this, Dylan was stunned for a moment, then laughed and nodded.

"I will keep this material with me for now, and I will give it to you after we return to the Wizard Settlement. As for other materials..."

Saying this, Dylan pondered for a moment and continued.

"I will have members returning to the Wizard Settlement to replenish supplies bring other nest materials to you. As for points or magic stones, there is no rush; we will talk about that at the end."

Byron understood that the reason Dylan was able to agree so readily was still to ensure he didn't run around, so as to avoid any accidents.

However, how could he know that this was exactly what Byron wanted.

Byron immediately smiled and said, "Then thank you, Chairman."

Dylan waved his hand, "Small matter, it's all just a small matter."

Seeing that the two had finished discussing, the group continued to chat about the previous topic, discussing various arrangements targeting the nest.

...

Two days later, at the Wizard Settlement.

After Dylan placed the Phantom Crystal Worm Shadow corpse from his spatial bag into a corner of the room, he smiled and took his leave.

Byron also asked him to stay for a few moments, but seeing that Dylan really wanted to leave, he didn't say anything more and saw him out.

Seeing Dylan walk away, Byron turned and returned to his residence, closed the door, and activated the Magic Array, isolating the noise from the Wizard Settlement outside.

Since entering the Wizard Settlement, Byron had noticed that the looks from the Wizard Apprentices in the settlement were strange.

At first, he was a bit puzzled, but after noticing that most of the gazes were directed at Dylan, and he only occupied a small part, he immediately understood.

It must be that the location had become known to everyone, and he had become a lucky person who had latched onto a powerful figure.

Regarding this result, although Byron did not show any abnormality on his face, he was overjoyed in his heart.

This was exactly the result he wanted.

In this way, not too many people would pay attention to him, and he would be able to quietly do his own things.

Byron did not linger in the living room. After checking to make sure no one had come in, he carried the corpse of the Phantom Crystal Worm Shadow and walked towards the Laboratory deep inside.

For this experiment, he intended to thoroughly research the breastplate of the Crystal Core Guardian and this Phantom Crystal Worm Shadow.

By the way, there was also the formula for the Silent Thought Crystal magic potion, which Dylan had given him, that used origin crystal essence as the main ingredient and could cause a qualitative change in Mental Energy.

In fact, when Byron and Dylan and the others left the camp, Dylan had already given him the magic potion and asked him to study it well during this period and strive to master it.

However, after placing all the items in the Laboratory one by one, Byron did not rush to start the experiment; instead, he walked outside and stepped out of his residence.

After all, this time he was going to devote himself entirely to it, and there were a total of three research directions.

They were "Research on the Structure and Material Composition of the Crystal Core Guardian Breastplate," "Research on the Similarity Between Phantom Crystal Worm Shadow Controlling Ordinary Worm Race and the Mother Worm," and finally, "Analysis of the Silent Thought Crystal Magic Potion."

Regardless of which one of these three types of research it was, it would require quite a bit of time.

Therefore, this also destined that this experiment would not be short, so he must prepare everything well.

Only in this way could he devote himself entirely to it.