[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts":3,"chapter-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-416":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Contracted All Ancient Divine Artifacts",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1865347,2473,"Chapter 416 - 315: Witch","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-416",416,"\u003Cp>The role of a Wizard is manifold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They can assist the Great Chief Chi You in devising strategies, engaging in battles far and wide, and quelling any invading enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They can also pray for wind and rain, summon spirits, and ward off ghosts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not every member of the Jiuli can become a Wizard; only those with a bloodline sufficiently infused with the Witch God’s blood are qualified to become Wizards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wizards also hold significant authority over the internal management of the Jiuli Tribe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They can bypass the High Priest to directly discipline others under the High Priest’s command, which is a privilege of being a Wizard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hui sought out a Wizard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He intentionally provoked Li Wu, and then took a beating in front of the Wizard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scoundrel intended to use the Wizard’s hand for revenge!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon realizing this, Li Wu’s expression turned extremely grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Jiuli Race is martial and combative, outright private dueling within the village is forbidden and could result in severe punishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have seriously violated the rules of the Jiuli.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wizard, leaning on his cane, walked toward them, his gaze sweeping over Han Zhan and lingering on Li Wu for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even for an experienced Wizard, witnessing a \"bleached\" Jiu Li Warrior was hard to accept immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, the cane, like a withered branch, rooted into the ground, and yellow-brown tendrils climbed up from the bottom, binding Li Wu’s legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the Jiu Li Warriors, the Wizard’s methods were strange and varied, making them hard to anticipate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wu glared furiously but dared not retaliate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To strike at a fellow tribesman meant a minor punishment at best, but to attack a Wizard with a special status would definitely result in harsh punishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Li Wu remained immovable, letting the tendrils encase him from the bottom up, wrapping him into a humanoid bundle, leaving only his head exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hui, watching from the side, couldn’t help but grin, despite his swollen mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Li Hui thought his borrowed knife strategy was effective, an untimely voice suddenly resounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wizard, my lord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only to see Han Zhan step out of the room briskly once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wizard, my lord, please wait a moment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wizard ignored the obvious non-Jiuli human, sending a root transformed into a sharp sword straight at the talkative slave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what he hadn’t expected was that his attack missed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\" The withered Wizard, clutching his cane, moved his murky eyes toward Han Zhan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan dodged the attack without hesitation and lifted an object high into the Wizard’s line of sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the second sound from the gaunt Wizard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gripped his cane slightly harder, his murky eyes narrowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a white, smooth, and translucent Elixir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it appeared to be just an ordinary Elixir, the gaunt Wizard seemed to hear the heartbeat he longed for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wizard’s voice was slightly hoarse, like an old piece of sandpaper rubbing on a rusty iron block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I feel an overwhelming Breath of Life from it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s hope!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Wizard’s reaction, Han Zhan became more confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, from the start, when the Wizard appeared and took action, combined with some details from his conversation with Li Wu, Han Zhan had deduced a critical point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is: a Wizard’s use of Witchcraft, or the enhancement of their Witch Power, requires the consumption of one thing—Life Energy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This also explains why they appear incredibly emaciated, distinctly different from other Jiuli people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their Life Energy had been entirely consumed by the Witch God bloodline!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this reason, Han Zhan chose to display the white Elixir filled with the Power of Life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wizard, my lord, this Elixir was crafted by me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Its sole purpose is to significantly replenish Life Energy, perfectly suited for those lacking it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan’s words were like two powerful bombs, causing ripples in the Wizard’s otherwise tranquil heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Li Wu originally intended to present this Elixir to you immediately, but he was thwarted by a malicious intervention, delaying the important matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This statement made Li Hui’s eyelids twitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a clumsy smear tactic could only be described as nonsense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wizard was unlikely to believe Han Zhan’s words, yet he understood the implication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped the ground again, and all the withered branches extending from the cane were withdrawn, restoring Li Wu to his original state from his bindings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After completing this, the Wizard’s gaze focused again on the item in Han Zhan’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring it forth for me to see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a desolate and lonely mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barren peak reached into the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the sunless side at the mountain’s top, there was a man-made cave, winding deep within, revealing a hidden world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flags for sacrificial offerings lined the stone walls inside the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bones of cattle and sheep were piled like small mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deeper in the cave, a group of emaciated men and women, guarding a constructed room inside, appeared anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Li Wu or Li Hui were here, they would be utterly shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These men and women were none other than the Jiuli Wizards!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gathering of so many Wizards was because this was their stronghold, their base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is there still no news?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it have failed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Communicating with the Witch God is so difficult that failure is normal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up, if this doesn’t work, then where is the future of us Wizards? Our future is entrusted to that one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The discussions went on among the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the room, several of the most withered and decrepit Wizards, exuding a scent of decay, were watching ahead without blinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There stood a graceful silhouette, facing away from them, her hands constantly shifting through various gestures, bowing low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process lasted an indeterminate amount of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until that silhouette ceased her movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several venerable Wizards stepped forward in unison, speaking with urgency:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Witch, have you received a response from the Witch God?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" A crisp, pleasant voice sounded as the silhouette, known as Lady Witch, slowly turned, extending a beast hide covered in writing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Wizard carefully accepted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hand gripping the beast hide trembled slightly with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then they saw the bold words lining the first row:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bedroom Skill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1051,"2026-06-10T05:31:13.180Z",1,"novelbin.me","ebe186686957ec138f8525efd177109233e6b8f598b923619affb34ee6117562","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-417","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-415",617,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-cover.jpg"]