[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe":3,"chapter-greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-chapter-703":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Greatest Legacy of the Magus Universe",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},160147,309,"Chapter 703: Best Shape","greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-chapter-703",703,"\u003Cp>That same night, under the concealment of spells, Brigham Flynn covertly exited his manor and made his way toward the Herbalist's Guild in Uptown Quarter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't take him long before he arrived at his destination. However, instead of entering the building through the main entrance, he went towards the alley right adjacent to the building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the side door opened, revealing an old man with white hair and beard. The most noticeable thing about him was his striking blue eyes as well as the insignia of a Grade 3 Herbalist on his robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was none other than the leader of the Herbalist Guild's branch in Ravenfell, the Rank 3 - Mana Vortex Magus, Halbert Dawson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the man, Brigham cancelled his cloaking spell and greeted him, \"Lord Dawson, thank you for meeting me at such short notice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Duke Flynn, is everything alright?\" Halbert asked with a concerned look on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he received word from the Flynn Patriarch that he needed to see him for an extremely urgent matter, he couldn't help but assume the worst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brigham stood before him and spoke in a serious tone, \"I fear that my life is in danger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\" Halbert's eyes narrowed, and he couldn't help but look cautiously around the alleyway, wondering if the man had been followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not what you think.\" Brigham spoke gravely, \"What I mean to say is, I fear that I might have been poisoned again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halbert's eyes turned bloodshot from rage. \"Is it those damned thieves again?! How dare they!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already blamed himself for not being around the Flynn Patriarch the last time the latter was poisoned and was nearly about to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halbert later even found out that the reason he had even left the city at that time was because of the misdirection of none other than the Umbra Thieves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As such, he truly despised this guild of thieves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brigham didn't directly answer his question. Instead, he said, \"Lord Dawson, let us head to your office first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! Yes! Right away!\" The old man hurriedly ushered him in before scanning the alleyway one more time and then locking the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Guild Leader's office, Halbert Dawson performed a full body check up, going so far as to take Brigham Flynn's blood and tissue samples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, he even checked every nook and cranny of the Flynn Patriarch's internal systems with the help of his mana that he had honed for hundreds of years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After almost an hour of diagnosis, Halbert glanced at Brigham with a light frown, \"Duke Flynn… There are no poisonous elements inside your body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure?!\" Brigham couldn't help but ask with a dark expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halbert Dawson was slightly offended by that remark. He couldn't help but lean back in his chair and speak coolly, \"Duke Flynn, I am a Grade 3 Herbalist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing his folly, Brigham's expression turned apologetic, \"Forgive me, Lord Dawson, I… I've been quite on edge recently. I truly thought that I'd been poisoned by my enemies again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halbert's tone softened, \"I understand your concerns.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hesitated for a moment before speaking up, \"Although you aren't poisoned, you aren't entirely in your best shape either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brigham's brows creased into a knot before realization dawned on him. He couldn't help but smile bitterly, \"Time waits for no man.\" He paused for a moment before adding, \"How long do you think I have left?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halbert thought for a long time before answering, \"I'd say about a dozen years if I'm being optimistic. The prolonged exposure to the poison in your body consumed a lot from your lifespan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honestly, it's a surprise that you even have so many years remaining. I believe when Adam concocted that potion for you all those years ago, he not only cured you of your poison but also elevated your vitals and immunity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flynn Patriarch's expression turned complicated. He couldn't help but involuntarily clench his fists as he thought of the raven-haired youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the next moment, he shook off such feelings. \"Lord Dawson, would you say Adam is a better Herbalist than you?\" He asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guild leader glanced at him with raised eyebrows, before falling into deep thought. \"Hmm, that is an interesting question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused for a few moments before answering, \"Well, I would say my skills in herbalism undoubtedly surpass his. But I have to admit, the child's theoretical knowledge is quite deep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brigham couldn't help but be taken aback. He didn't expect such high praises from the Grade 3 Herbalist himself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deeper than you?\" A foreboding feeling welled up in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halbert was taken aback before he began chuckling, \"Of course not, Duke Flynn! Although the kid is talented, his knowledge possibly couldn't surpass mine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brigham secretly exhaled a breath of relief. He then conjured the wine gourd that Adam had gifted him earlier today, and passed it onto Halbert Dawson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have one last thing to ask of you,\" said Brigham with a serious tone. \"I would like you to see if this wine is poisoned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halbert Dawson gazed at the wine gourd with furrowed brows. \"Duke Flynn, were you truly attacked by the Umbra Thieves again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm afraid so,\" Brigham lied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halbert grabbed the wine gourd, then poured some of the wine into a cup. After rigorous testing that involved several alchemical processes as well as ritual magic, he had finally finished testing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Brigham and nodded with confidence, \"I am a hundred, no, a thousand percent confident that the wine does not contain any poison.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…How can this be?\" Brigham muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did Adam truly not intend to kill me? When he swore on his mana, he was actually telling the truth?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, the old man was overcome by a slight sense of guilt. But he quickly resolved himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the guild leader and smiled faintly, \"Forgive me for wasting your time, Lord Dawson. I've become too… paranoid in my old age, it seems.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that said, he conjured a bulging pouch of Acadian gold from his storage artifact and placed it on the table before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halbert Dawson gazed at the pouch for a moment before smiling, \"I can understand your worries, Duke Flynn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He got to his feet and led him to the side exit of the building, \"If you ever need any medical help, do not hesitate to directly contact me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brigham nodded at the man before casting his concealment spells and making his way back toward his manor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was indifferent and his mind cold and calculating, I have less than a dozen years left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That should be enough to set several arrangements in place. By that time, Elysande will have also become a Mana Vortex Magus with the help of my mana extraction technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he thought of his mana extaction technique, his heart turned cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is the single biggest secret of the Flynn Family…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And must remain within the Flynn Family!\u003C\u002Fp>",1168,"2026-05-29T04:44:58.682Z","2026-06-01T04:29:11.309Z",1,"novelbin.me","5706313bc0373de9fdeb36fff698f2e98e082ec6c18893020fe5e4aabf2d9f34","greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-chapter-704","greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-chapter-702",1765,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgreatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-cover.jpg"]