Chapter 289: Hogwarts Learning Panel, Chapter 124

The corridor was silent; the only person appearing here, Xiang Xien, could not even be called a young wizard.

The transformation time brought to him by the 【Proficient】-level biscuits had reached ten minutes, and he could further deepen his understanding by relying on the insights gained while performing the transformation. The more he understood, the higher his proficiency would be; the higher his proficiency, the more he would understand... It was a closed loop.

Xiang Xien still had a faint guess in his heart. Although his transformation biscuits were called Mrs. Norris biscuits, Xiang Xien had always wanted to add the prefix "Magical Creature," making the full name Magical Creature Mrs. Norris biscuits.

Mrs. Norris had Kneazle blood, but Xiang Xien had only made the biscuits based on her external features; she possessed none of the Kneazle's powerful innate talents.

Kneazles have an incredible ability: they can detect who is a person of poor character. If someone gets lost, they can also lead them safely back home.

This was almost equivalent to a skill for reading people and automatic pathfinding; either one alone would be significant enough.

To achieve this, Xiang Xien's alchemy level and Transfiguration level both needed to be further improved.

As for what specific level he needed to reach, Xiang Xien guessed it would be at least 【Expert】. Another thing he could be certain of was that the development of transformation biscuits in the direction of magical creatures was the second necessary path to pursuing quality.

Thinking this, Xiang Xien arrived at the third-floor corridor, where bright candles had suddenly been lit, and the area was surrounded by young wizards.

The black cat curiously climbed onto the top of a suit of armor, listening to the whispers of the young wizards.

"The lucky statue has been remade; I heard it's a special change to celebrate this Christmas."

Hannah Abbott whispered to her companion.

"Look, Hannah, this statue—doesn't it look like that cat on the armor?"

Sally-Anne Perks also whispered.

The two looked together at the black cat sitting on the armor. It was somewhat small, jet-black all over, and at this moment, its bright green eyes were fixed on the statue that was identical to itself.

Xiang Xien was stunned. He hadn't passed away yet, so why had he been carved into a statue?

He suddenly had an inexplicable urge to scratch the statue, but fortunately, he suppressed it and quickly fled the scene.

"Am I seeing things? Sally-Anne."

Hannah muttered to herself.

"It means we're going to be lucky, Hannah. That's the black cat that symbolizes good luck."

Sally-Anne Perks said excitedly.

In the shadows of the corridor, before Xiang Xien could transform back, he was picked up by a pair of hands.

"Xiang Xien?"

He saw a pair of curious and amused light blue eyes.

Although he didn't know how Professor Marcus Maige had recognized him, Xiang Xien leaped, transforming into a young wizard with his head buried.

"Pro... fessor, good evening."

Xiang Xien said.

"Amazing alchemy, a clever combination... and you still have self-awareness... child, it seems you know about your Animagus, don't you?"

Professor Marcus Maige took out the exquisitely packaged biscuits, her tone calm, but she was trembling with excitement.

"So, would you like to learn?"

She tried her best to restrain her voice, maintaining her elegance.

"Professor, I'm sorry, Headmaster Dumbledore asked me to follow him to learn, just for this Christmas."

Xiang Xien explained.

"Child—you don't need to worry about that."

Professor Marcus Maige said with a smile.

When she turned around, her face was already expressionless.

She recalled the so-called black cat statue and Albus's meaningful gaze, and her pace toward the Headmaster's office quickened by more than a little.

In the dungeon.

The bitter cold was driven away somewhat by the heat of the cauldron.

Professor Sineipu stared at the deer-shaped biscuit in his hand, his wand flicked, and the dungeon door closed automatically.

And so, he ate a piece with disdain.

Just as he finished eating, the dungeon door opened.

"Oh, Severus, I had to come to you to avoid some..."

The old wizard with a long white beard pushed open the door; only he could silently push open a door sealed by magic.

"This is—"

Not long after, a huge roar echoed in the dungeon:

"I don't think our relationship has reached the point where you can enter without knocking—Dumbledore—!"

Xiang Xien, who didn't know what a great accident his transformation biscuits had caused, was still making a final effort; he was only six proficiency points away from unlocking a new alchemy title.

【You practiced the Rooster Biscuit once at the entry-level standard, proficiency +3】

【You practiced the Rooster Biscuit once at the entry-level standard, proficiency +3】

【Title: Alchemy Advancement】

【Significantly increases perception of alchemy magic, slightly improves alchemy magic talent】

His perception had improved slightly, and Xiang Xien felt that the complex magic he saw when examining the biscuits had become even clearer.

He couldn't wait to check the advancement conditions:

【Three proficient-level mid-rank alchemical creations, six entry-level alchemical creations, can unlock the Alchemy Domain Proficient-level title】

Mid-rank alchemical creation, what does that mean?

The deer will adjust its state for a day, and five chapters will be restored at 10:30 tomorrow night. ===== CHAPTER 290 =====