[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-synthetic-wizard":3,"chapter-synthetic-wizard-synthetic-wizard-chapter-35":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Synthetic Wizard",{"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},1462258,1912,"Chapter 35: A New Trade Route","synthetic-wizard-chapter-35",35,"\u003Cp>Late at night, the moonlight was bright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the meditation room, Sunan sat cross-legged on the ground, gazing at the panel in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sunan Yanest, Human Male, 17 years old]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Spirit 15.23\u002FConstitution 12.83]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skills]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Star Ring Meditation Method Lv4 (12759\u002F20000)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Potion Making Lv3 (108\u002F6000)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Biological Transformation Lv2 (319\u002F3000)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puppet Refining Lv2 (1701\u002F3000)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been nearly five months since he was promoted to a second-level wizard apprentice, and the Star Ring Meditation Method was still about one-third short of proficiency for an upgrade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The speed of constructing the star ring is still too slow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I return this time, I should try to synthesize a more efficient potion using a lower-level active potion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunan thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his current constitution and spiritual power, taking a higher-tier potion shouldn’t be an issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real key is the cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his potion making reached level 3, his success rate in making lower-level active potions had greatly increased, and the cost of potions had dropped significantly as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nowadays, the cost of a bottle of lower-level active potion was a little over 8 gold coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And synthesizing a bottle of first-order inferior active potion costs about 100 gold coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To have a noticeable improvement in meditation efficiency, at least a first-order superior active potion is needed, and the cost is estimated to be no less than 200 gold coins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"200 gold coins a month, which is 2400 gold coins a year, roughly equivalent to half of Black Stone City’s annual income.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If synthesizing a second-order potion, the cost must be at least a thousand gold coins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunan furrowed his brow slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Stone City was currently in a phase of rapid development, whether in expanding the military or further developing the Black Stone Mine, it all required substantial financial investment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Kei didn’t mind, Sunan couldn’t possibly divert too many gold coins for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the growth and expansion of Black Stone City were equally important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still need to find ways to generate more income.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunan looked at the active potion at hand, showing a contemplative expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps he could try selling zero-level potions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such as Strength Potion, Healing Potion, and Swift Potion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the previous battle against the Black-scaled Lizardmen, the Cavalry Legion had used Strength Potion and Healing Potion, and the feedback afterward was quite positive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If these potions were sold, many knights would probably be interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the potions for public sale must be distinguished from those used by the knights of Black Stone City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, a bottle of potion could be diluted into three bottles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This way, more gold coins could be earned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Sunan thought about it, the more feasible it seemed, so he decided to produce a batch of finished products before leaving to test the waters with the Fire Fox Merchant Guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the response was good enough, he would expand the scale upon his return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as this trade route was established, he wouldn’t have to worry about the costs of synthesizing superior active potion materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s do it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunan felt slightly invigorated, got up, and walked outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deep night shrouded the entire courtyard in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Sunan could sense that the Hidden Dragon was lying in deep sleep at the base of the courtyard wall more than ten meters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over this period, he had performed over ten blood transfusion surgeries on the Hidden Dragon, forcibly enhancing its Dragon Lizard bloodline by more than ten percentage points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the Hidden Dragon’s Dragon Lizard bloodline exceeded 35%, its body had bulked up again, and its physical strength had been reinforced to the level of a middle-level Grand Knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current Hidden Dragon could even stand against a Peak Grand Knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this reason, Sunan decided to take the Hidden Dragon with him to Stone Bell City this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With its ability of invisibility level camouflage and phase transition, they wouldn’t have to worry about being detected even when entering the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could also serve as a mount for faster travel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two birds with one stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the original Black Rock Leopard, Sunan casually gave it to Brad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The rune gemstones are ready as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His confrontation with the Black Sword Knight had already proven the power and utility of the rune gemstones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a Junior Grand Knight couldn’t resist the power of a single lightning rune gemstone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Sunan had produced over ten more attack-type rune gemstones over these several days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the number of rune gemstones on him exceeded thirty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s like a hidden walking cannon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the Hidden Dragon and rune gemstones, he also had Spell Scrolls and a Blood Vine Ring as trump cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It can be said that as long as it’s not a Legendary Knight, no matter what enemy he encounters, he would at least have the ability to protect himself and escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to sell potions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Sunan placed the potions he had spent three days making in front of Kei, the latter couldn’t help but be slightly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunan nodded, pointing at the potions and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are all diluted potions, with effects about one-third of the original, each priced around 70 silver coins for direct sale to the Fire Fox Merchant Guild, priced at two gold coins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kei’s eyes immediately brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Black Stone City’s income had far surpassed before, he often still felt that money was tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they could open up an additional money-making channel, it would undoubtedly greatly alleviate the current financial constraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, Kei was a bit hesitant again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would the price be too high?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selling to the Fire Fox Merchant Guild at two gold coins, their external price would definitely be higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And an average junior knight, unless they owned a village fief, wouldn’t earn more than 10 gold coins a year in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would they be willing to spend a fifth or even more of their annual income just to buy a bottle of potion?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The world is far from peaceful; conflicts are happening everywhere, especially in the Thorn Flower Duchy where the Fire Fox Merchant Guild is located, with frequent wars in recent years. If a few gold coins could buy a life-saving trump card at a crucial moment, many would surely be willing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunan picked up a bottle of potion and shook it gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honestly, if we had channels in the Thorn Flower Duchy, we could manage this business ourselves, and the profit would be even more lucrative.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kei was tempted by Sunan’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking carefully, many lords in the Thorn Flower Duchy were trying all possible means to expand their armaments. If a potion that could enhance the knights’ strength, even temporarily, appeared at this time, they would probably scramble for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you don’t buy it and it’s taken by your enemy, what then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This venture is highly promising!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I’ll contact Mu Zhuo immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kei, inherently decisive by nature, didn’t hesitate once he saw potential profits. He swiftly made the decision and promptly dispatched someone to send a letter to the Thorn Flower Duchy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After making the arrangements, he turned to Sunan and asked, \"Are you leaving?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Sunan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay safe.\" Kei patted Sunan on the shoulder, \"The Starfire Sect won’t easily give up after a failed assassination.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunan responded with a smile, thinking to himself, I won’t need to wait for them; I’m going out this time to cause trouble for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You be careful too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kei laughed heartily, \"Don’t worry, I’ll be staying in the military camp. If any assassins dare to come over, I guarantee they’ll have no return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging a few words of caution, Sunan left the military camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after leaving Black Stone City, he suddenly felt a coolness on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up, he saw that at some point, the sky had begun to snow, with crystalline snowflakes falling like cold raindrops on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was snowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunan reached out to catch a snowflake, feeling the cold crystal gradually melt into water droplets in his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first snow of the Frost Month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunan smiled slightly, and with a thought, a very faint halo of energy particles formed on the surface of his body, shielding him from the snowflakes. Then he leaped onto the back of the Hidden Dragon beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hidden Dragon let out a low hiss, revealing itself, and began sprinting across the wilderness.\u003C\u002Fp>",1411,"2026-06-06T02:33:43.173Z",1,"novelbin.me","17cb8d6dcf13bc1612ecd2555ac4f26fb1999d4aa775185d6e579c65623f90c5","synthetic-wizard-chapter-36","synthetic-wizard-chapter-34",369,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsynthetic-wizard-cover.jpg"]