Chapter 182: Undying Magic

Under Jianaer's eager gaze, Xia Duo contacted Aideliqi; he knew Aideliqi should also be in the Library right now, just a few steps away. To prepare for the Apprentice Competition, Aideliqi, Dien, and the others had not attended classes these past few days, staying in the Library to find information and discuss details.

Upon receiving Xia Duo's Sending, Aideliqi ignored the prohibition and replied immediately, "I'm coming right away!"

Interrupting the communication, Xia Duo explained, "I contacted Aideliqi; his uncle is an Intermediate Mage, perhaps he can let him take a look."

"Will he be willing?" Jianaer looked at Xia Duo expectantly, hoping to receive an affirmative answer.

Previously, even a New Mage like Xia Duo had been sought out, but now that an Intermediate Mage was before him, Jianaer felt a bit hesitant again.

Xia Duo did not give an affirmative answer; he could not promise on behalf of Xiaolei, but he did offer some comfort, "Mage Xiaolei has always been very interested in novel things. Even if he cannot dispel the curse, it would be good to obtain some information."

Jianaer was not very satisfied with this answer from Xia Duo, but things had reached this point, and he had no better options.

Next, the three of them waited in silence for Aideliqi's arrival.

Meanwhile, Xia Duo observed the Magic Seed on Mengbo's body again; after the previous mowing and regrowth, the Magic Seed seemed completely unaffected.

It still expanded and contracted like a living thing. After watching for a long time, Xia Duo discovered that although the surface of the Magic Net connected to this seed changed rapidly every moment, there seemed to indeed exist some kind of pattern.

Judging from the fact that this Magic Seed could persist, it must involve some kind of cycle from spellcasting elements to spell structure.

Otherwise, this "Magic Seed" would have long since been worn away by the restorative trend of the Magic Net.

Looking at it now, the cycle of this "Magic Seed" was no longer a cycle of specific spellcasting elements, but a cycle of the laws above those specific elements.

This simply opened a door to a new world for Xia Duo. If the cycle state composed of specific spellcasting elements was Constant Magic, then this cycle state of laws was truly an Undying Magic similar to a curse.

Xia Duo speculated that the key to dispelling the curse lay in breaking such a cycle, allowing the "Magic Seed" to gradually dissipate due to the restorative trend of the Magic Net.

Of course, Xia Duo dared not guarantee whether a backlash would occur during this process.

Furthermore, there was Xia Duo's original speculation about the existence of some spell that forcibly leveled the Magic Net, provided it affected a high enough layer of the Magic Net, high enough to reach the level the "Magic Seed" had attained.

Then it would very likely be able to directly erase this "Magic Seed."

From this, Xia Duo could also basically confirm that the Mage Tower definitely had a way to dispel this curse; the problem was that Jianaer, as a New Mage, had too little influence and nowhere to seek help!

……

Soon, Xia Duo received a Sending from Aideliqi—he had arrived.

Xia Duo opened the door, and Aideliqi was right outside. This guy had certainly spent a fortune today.

Given the extent to which he was ignoring the prohibition, the fines had likely multiplied several times over. Of course, it was also possible he had special Permission Level to waive the fines.

After meeting, Aideliqi's first priority was to see the grass growing on Mengbo's body; after all, to disturb an Intermediate Mage, even for the son of a friend, one needed a certain reason.

Thus, Mengbo once again demonstrated the process of the grass on his stomach being cut and then regrowing. It was also Aideliqi's first time seeing such a scene, but after all, having some background and some knowledge, he said uncertainly, "I have never seen this kind of Magic, but I feel this might be related to the Elf?"

"Elf? No, impossible, how could the Elf lay a hand on my brother!" Jianaer immediately expressed his opposition.

If it were just human Magic, it might still be solved in the Mage Tower, but if it involved the Elf, then the hope would be truly slim! Aideliqi did not say anything more, but he would not argue strongly with an Official Mage, "Don't panic, I was just saying it casually, but this kind of Magic is really quite novel; Uncle Xiaolei should be interested."

"Alright, Aideliqi, take us to find Mage Xiaolei. I also want to know how the Transformation Totem I lent him last time is coming along in his research."

Xia Duo did not know much about the Elf, but Aideliqi's judgment did have some merit; the Elf and plants were a better match!

Moreover, Jianaer mentioned that the Territory Task Mengbo accepted was to patrol the edge of the Green Pearl Forest, and he had such symptoms after returning; the forest and the Elf were also a good match.

……

The sixth floor of the Mage Tower.

Aideliqi triggered the Magic Alarm outside Mage Xiaolei's door. Not long after, a voice came from the door, "Who is disturbing me? Don't you know I'm busy!"

"It's me, Uncle Xiaolei. I encountered a very strange Magic. Also, Xia Duo is here; he wants to see how the research on the Transformation Totem is going!"

After speaking, the four of them in Xia Duo's group silently watched the door, waiting for Xiaolei's reply.

To see, or not to see, that was the question! Jianaer clenched his fists tightly, his expression nervous, fearing that Mage Xiaolei would refuse, while Mengbo looked at his brother's back, his mood complex.

Creak—

The door opened, and a very strange smell wafted out, as if something had gone moldy. At the same time, the door also made a sound, "Come in first, I am currently conducting an important experiment, it will be over soon!"

Xia Duo gently pulled at the Magic Net, isolating himself from the strange odor. As for the others, he could not help them for the time being, but as long as they were within half a step of him, they would not be disturbed by this strange smell, only they had not discovered it yet.

The layout of Xiaolei's residence was similar to Xia Duo's; upon entering, there was a Reception Room, with doors leading to the Laboratory and bedroom nearby.

However, Xia Duo really could not bear to look at Mage Xiaolei's residence; it was his first time seeing such a slovenly room.

The Reception Room was piled with all sorts of sundries, especially in a corner near the entrance, which was stacked with meal boxes, either open or closed.

There were also quite a few food residues; the strange smell Xia Duo had smelled at the door must have been emitted from here.

Looking at Jianaer, who was suppressing the surrounding odor and wanting to speak but hesitating, Aideliqi was the most embarrassed at this moment. Even he had not expected that Xiaolei's place would be like this.

"Xia Duo, Uncle Xiaolei is not usually like this; perhaps he is too immersed in his research, yes, it must be that!"

Xia Duo smiled slightly and did not speak; at this time, whatever he said would be awkward. However, even if what Aideliqi said was true, Mage Xiaolei was truly a rare specimen.

At this moment, Xiaolei's experiment had not yet ended. Xia Duo was fine, as he had already isolated the strange smell, but the others had to endure it.

The four of them waited and waited, getting further and further away from the "soon" in Xiaolei's words. During this time, Jianaer wanted to leave several times, not because of the smell, but because this endless waiting would truly wear down too much enthusiasm.

However, seeing that neither Xia Duo nor Aideliqi were impatient, Jianaer endured it for the sake of his brother.

In fact, Aideliqi had already discovered the situation of staying by Xia Duo's side without that strange odor; spared from the stench, his patience naturally improved a lot.

As for Xia Duo, he was studying the things in Xiaolei's Reception Room. Among them were many Magic Items; these things only touched the surface of the Magic Net, but they also opened Xia Duo's eyes, and he did not feel that too much time had passed.

(End of chapter)