Chapter 383: Testing the Potion

"Aierlong, what do you need me for?"

Luogena walked into the Zhaozebao hall, travel-worn and weary.

Ever since Luoning's territory expanded, he had barely had any rest.

In the past, he could still indulge his feelings in the landscape, wandering around to see the sights; now, although he was still running about and had seen more landscapes than he could count, he had gradually lost that leisure and elegance.

There was no help for it; as Luoning's prestige grew, there were more and more Knights in the territory, and competition increased accordingly.

Although he and Kelami still maintained a calm mindset, they were, after all, descendants of nobles and had been following him for quite some time; if they were outperformed by those Knights of common origin, they would feel somewhat unconvinced in their hearts.

Moreover, both their elders and they themselves saw huge potential in Luoning, and the future was full of infinite possibilities.

As people who followed Luoning early on, they had more opportunities.

But opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared; if they did nothing, the opportunities would slip away in vain.

Therefore, Luogena and Kelami had also become much more dedicated than before.

"Oh, Yousefu, Jennie, Ailin, you are all here?"

At this moment in the hall, all the Magicians of Wubei Territory were present; they seemed to be waiting for something, their eyes filled with anticipation.

Aierlong chuckled, "Luogena, you are an Advanced Knight. I called you over because I want you to test this potion for us."

As he spoke, he took a small glass test tube from the table beside him.

Inside the test tube was a large amount of red liquid, and bubbles would rise to the surface from time to time, looking quite poisonous.

Luogena was stunned for a moment.

Over the past six months or so, Aierlong had often grabbed people to test potions; this was something many Knights in Wubei Territory knew.

Some potions were fine, having no toxins, and some people even benefited from them.

But some potions were hard to say; not long ago, that Damon didn't know what he had eaten and lay in bed for three days.

He hadn't expected that the job of testing a potion would actually fall on him.

"This... what kind of potion is this?"

Luogena pinched the test tube in his hand, and a pungent odor rushed toward his face, making him unable to help but frown.

"Drinking this won't kill me, will it?"

Aierlong laughed out loud, while Yousefu clamored from the side: "Luogena, your courage is a bit too small. Even if there is some toxin, with Master Aierlong here, you won't die."

Luogena curled his lips, "Why don't you try it?"

The two of them had known each other for Along time, and after following Luoning, their friendship had actually deepened.

Yousefu rolled his eyes, "If I were an Advanced Knight, I would drink it directly without even asking."

Jennie explained: "This is the latest Auxiliary Enhancement Potion developed by Master Aierlong, and the one in your hand is just right for an Advanced Knight to use. I heard you are already at the Advanced Peak; perhaps you can rely on it to make a breakthrough in one go."

Luogena widened his eyes, "There is actually a Magic Potion that can enhance strength?"

He was considered an acquaintance of the Magic Chamber of Commerce, and although he had come into contact with many Magic Potions, he had never heard of a Magic Potion that could enhance strength.

Looking at the red liquid in the test tube, Luogena no longer hesitated and drank it in one gulp.

Anyway, just as Yousefu said, even if this potion was not successful, he would not be in any life-threatening danger.

Aierlong immediately said: "Tell me your feelings; it will help me evaluate the effect of the potion."

Luogena frowned tightly, his face full of pain, "It's very bitter, and it feels like my throat to my stomach is being burned by fire, but after the burning, there is a chill; this feeling is quite uncomfortable."

Ailin, who was responsible for recording, took notes earnestly.

"The medicinal effect has not yet taken hold."

Aierlong said: "When your whole body's blood feels like it is boiling, tell me."

Luogena sensed quietly, and the feeling of alternating cold and heat in his stomach became more and more intense.

Finally, a wave of heat swept through his whole body; his breathing suddenly became heavy, his face flushed red, and the Battle Qi in his body surged.

Yet his thinking was very clear, "I feel like the blood in my whole body is boiling."

Aierlong's eyes lit up: "Very good, you can go outside and practice your sword, and exert your Battle Qi."

Luogena seemed unwilling to wait even a moment, drew his long sword, and flashed outside.

As the sword light suddenly rose, the Battle Qi in the courtyard became surging.

Aierlong stood on the steps with his three students, watching Luogena.

One minute, two minutes, until the aura on Luogena's body gradually calmed down, until the Battle Qi no longer surged.

Luogena was amazed in his heart; he felt that his Battle Qi had permeated every inch of his skin and every piece of flesh, bringing him a feeling of great satisfaction.

It was also at this time that the bronze patterns on his body flashed by, and his entire momentum rose by a large margin.

"Praise the Lord, praise the Great Physician! I have broken through!"

Luogena shouted in surprise, as happy as a child.

Then he looked at Aierlong in disbelief: "I really broke through?"

Aierlong stroked his beard, "Congratulations, from now on, our Wubei Territory has one more Bronze Knight."

Luogena stretched his limbs, feeling the increased strength, "Unbelievable, such a small amount of potion actually allowed me to break through smoothly!"

Aierlong explained: "Although the Auxiliary Enhancement Potion can indeed enhance strength, it is not something that makes people break through just by eating it. That you could break through shows that your strength was already on the edge of an Advanced Knight; even without taking this potion, I believe you would have broken through before long."

Luogena shook his head, "If I relied purely on myself, I estimate it would take at least a year."

He looked at Aierlong, his eyes flashing with brilliance, "This potion just now, if it were sold, about how many gold coins would it be?"

Aierlong looked at the test tube and made a slight assessment, "About three hundred gold coins; after all, the cost is already close to one hundred gold coins."

He only wanted double the profit; to tell the truth, such a price was considered fair, not too high and not too low.

An Advanced Knight, by gritting their teeth, would still be able to afford it.

Hearing Aierlong's valuation, Luogena immediately felt that this potion test was not a loss at all.

Having taken advantage of three hundred gold coins in such a short moment, he wanted to say that he could be found for any future potion testing.

"Is this thing intended for external sale?"

During this period, the goods Luogena transported most were supplies like grain and iron ore; with him and his accompanying Knights and cavalry protecting them, basically no one would dare to rob them.

But if it were transporting these special and expensive Magic Potions, that would be a different matter entirely.

He needs to upgrade the security specifications of the team.

"This will have to wait until the Lord returns before a decision can be made."

Aierlong shook his head, "However, before he left, he mentioned to me that in the future, we might be able to use the Auxiliary Enhancement Potion as a reward, to be given freely to those who contribute to the territory."

"The Lord is truly too generous!"

Luogena exclaimed; something worth three hundred gold coins, given away just like that—how many lords could reach such a level?

He could foresee that once this news spread throughout the Wubei Territory, the Advanced Knights of Wubei Territory, Jushi City, and Anbian City would go crazy; after all, who wouldn't want to obtain such a reward?

But now there is no war; what kind of things would the Knights have to do to be considered as having made a contribution to the territory for free?

"Alright, you sit here for an hour."

Aierlong instructed: "Ailin, you stay here to observe; if he has any symptoms of discomfort, keep a record and notify me immediately."

"Understood, teacher."

Ailin said earnestly. (End of chapter)