Chapter 113: Hogwarts Learning Panel, Chapter 53

Lady Violet said with a smile, not feeling at all how terrifying her words were.

"Him? He's still alive, as for any further demands..."

Sean observed a three-second silence for Sir Cadogan before leaving the corridor.

And until late into the night, Sir Cadogan's wails echoed through the corridor.

On the way back to the common room, Sean took out that slip of paper, using the distraction to combat the endless stairs:

【As I said before—Truth never compromises; the wizard who seeks it will always find it.

When the refinement ritual makes a wizard more acute, a talented wizard will perceive those wonderful changes.

The ignorant fools will forever be immersed in traditions that have rotted to the core, while true Potions Masters will never stop exploring.

Perhaps you wonder why refinement rituals are so rare—】

Sean turned the page with curiosity; even climbing the stairs didn't feel as unbearable anymore.

【You should remember—spells and potions are connected by a single thread of origin.

You should have noticed this when you used your will to guide them.

As you suspected, I have completed the necessary work.

Every potion refinement ritual is recorded with a unique method of will-guidance.

Later generations should understand that this is the greatest pioneering work Bolachi himself has made in the mysterious and profound field of potions!

Next, I will demonstrate the mystery of why potions are so full of magic—】

Sean held his breath instantly.

Rituals and will-manipulation were actually a set?

The reward pool was still accumulating... the gold content of the "greatest pioneering work" was constantly rising...

Sean couldn't help but sigh—

The vastness of magic lies in the fact that when a wizard full of longing discovers a path,

he opens a page and finds that a wizard has already stated it.

Sean quickly recorded the method above, word for word.

He was facing a treasure vault,

a vault of wisdom accumulated over a lifetime of exploration by a wizard widely considered one of the greatest potion-makers.

When Sean reviewed the panel, he realized his potions had progressed significantly:

【Title: Potions Novice】

【Boil-Cure Potion: Apprentice Level (210/300)】

【Advancement: Three entry-level potions can unlock the entry-level title in the Potions field.】

The Boil-Cure Potion was about to reach the entry level; he should look for other potions to brew and grind experience to unlock the title.

"Magical Drafts and Potions" introduced several methods for brewing potions, including: Ordinary Antidote, Boil-Cure Potion, Forgetfulness Potion, Herbicide, Sleeping Draught, Swelling Solution, Wit-Sharpening Potion...

Their difficulty was similar, and the price was mostly in the range of a few Jin Jialong.

However, these were all of ordinary quality, which was roughly the price for a 【Handy】 level.

Higher quality potions would see their prices double or more.

Once the quality reached a certain height, it was almost an astronomical price.

Sean thought,

Perhaps it was because Potions Masters wouldn't brew low-level potions, while low-level potion-makers couldn't brew high-quality ones?

Just like his 【Expert】 level Boil-Cure Potion, which was actually worth a full ten Jin Jialong,

making Sean's wallet suddenly much fatter.

Late at night,

the purple mottled cover of "Advanced Potion-Making" was blown open by the wind,

and a slip of paper landed like a dance beside the sky-blue curtains:

【That's right, the journey continues.

We still haven't found that final,

definitive answer regarding the essence of potions.

However, by chance,

we discovered some anomalies.

Could this be a new beginning for potions?

—Bolachi】

On Monday, the young wizards of Ravenclaw were all silent,

because they had to face two consecutive Potions classes in the morning.

Under the deterrence of a certain Potions Master, this naturally became the class the young wizards feared the most.

"Oh, Sean, slower, slower."

Luo En was flustered while brewing under Sean's guidance; he always felt that every time Sean brewed, he made new progress,

making it so that even looking at Sean's notes sometimes left him confused.

"Hmm, Terry, you mean to say that we are still processing materials, and the potion next door is already done?"

Ma Kusi looked at Terry with an expression of "You don't think I'm a fool" while brewing flobberworms.

"Yes."

Terry's gaze fell on Luo En, who was collecting the potion, and he confirmed it again.

"I find it hard to believe... I believe it, Terry."

Ma Kusi followed Terry's gaze, then quickly turned his head and sincerely apologized,

"Terry, I am deeply sorry for doubting you and Sean. Do you think we can ask Sean for some tips after class?"

Just as the first Potions class was about to end,

Professor Sineipu strode toward the back row, scaring the little eagles and badgers into shrinking their heads.

"Barely passing—"

His voice remained cold,

"One point—each."

Sean stared at the 【Entry】 proficiency potion; he actually hadn't helped much—

This also meant that Luo En's talent for potions seemed quite good.

When the second class began,

Professor Sineipu suddenly announced that they would be learning a new potion—Swelling Solution.

This caused a chorus of wails from the young wizards who had just learned the Boil-Cure Potion,

which they then swallowed back under a single glance from Professor Sineipu.

Only Sean's eyes grew brighter.

"Swelling Solution, a potion that seems simple, yet extremely tests... precision and the mind."

Professor Sineipu's voice rang out, low and smooth, instantly killing the last bit of whispering in the dungeon.

He paused slightly, the corners of his mouth curling into a sarcastic arc,

"Of course, for most of you, this is undoubtedly too high a requirement.

So, if you dare to have even a moment of distraction..."

The young wizards shivered, instantly perking up.

The three ingredients for Swelling Solution: bat spleens, dried nettles, pufferfish eyes.

Sean hadn't processed two of them, so he didn't blink while Professor Sineipu processed the materials.