Chapter 575

Because providing Spirit Rune direction and guidance belongs to the link of the basic course *Fundamentals of Spirit Rune Theory (Intermediate)* for the second year of St. Byrons, this *Book of Wild Thunder* is not charged, but it is not sold to Xia De, but lent to Xia De.

Just like *Crazy Light Chaser*, Xia De needs to return this book after obtaining the Spirit Rune, or buy it at a high price.

Besides the Second Ring Spirit Rune guidance, Xia De also applied to the Academy library, wanting to learn a sorcery or curse specifically for detoxification, and it is best that it is not only effective for himself, but also can treat others. In the second banquet that follows, he has to taste the blood brew of that god. Xia De cannot guarantee that he can still hold on.

The Academy quickly gave a list based on the Spirit Runes Xia De currently mastered, but what the library recommended was not sorcery, but the curse 【Elf's Detoxification】. A very straightforward name, because this is a curse created by imitating the power of the alien creature-Elf.

This kind of detoxification is quite versatile, and the spellcasting material is any wood, and according to the content and depth of the toxin, the amount of wood consumed will also increase. With the improvement of the user's own level, the effect exerted by the curse will become more and more outstanding, and even if it cannot clear the toxin, at least it can weaken the effect of the toxin.

Because the learning materials involve "two complete branches of elf wood" and "1 pint (about 568.26ml) of elf spring water," including materials, Xia De has to pay a high price of 500 pounds for this curse.

"This is a high-level curse, quite precious. And, elf materials themselves are very rare. Except for St. Byrons, Zaras Academy of Arts, and the 【Church of Nature and Evil Thoughts】 that have relationships with the elf race, you simply cannot find other ways to obtain them."

The doctor said from the side.

"I know this is very precious. Just from the 'effective for the vast majority of toxins' in the introduction, I know this is very precious... Money is earned to be spent."

Xia De nodded and began to take out stacks of money from his pocket very reluctantly.

"You actually really brought so much money?"

Dorothy was very surprised.

"Oh, prepared for a rainy day."

Xia De explained. In fact, the money was turned into toys, and he was not afraid of losing it:

"However, in this world, do elves really still exist?"

"Of course they exist. The three major sorcery academies are not just an academy. St. Byrons in the extreme north protects many alien races, and they are also providing high-quality students for the Academy. Although I haven't been to St. Byrons, the former group... friends in the past said that the area of St. Byrons is not smaller than Tobesk."

The doctor said.

Xia De first thought of the alien students of the Academy he had seen when he visited Miss Danister, the librarian, twice, and when he took the elective course *Locked Space*. At that time, he only thought that the Academy had a good reputation among various races, but he didn't expect it was because the Academy itself was with them.

"I heard that elf girls are very beautiful. I don't know if there are elves among the students sent to Tobesk during the off-campus practice this winter."

Dorothy watched Xia De counting money there and said casually. Luweiya didn't know what she thought of, wrote a few words in her notebook and handed it to Dorothy to see. The blonde girl smiled with a slightly red face. This was probably a joke between unmarried girls.

The study meeting had one less person, which also reduced the duration, but everyone missed Priest Ao Gu Si very much, guessing whether he would get used to the weather in the south of the Kingdom, and guessing what kind of gifts that old gentleman with old-fashioned aesthetics would bring them when he returned.

After the study meeting ended, Xia De left with Dorothy as usual.

Lei Qianya promised to help Xia De obtain the 【Sleep】 Spirit Rune, and after considering it for a week, Xia De thought that since his Third Ring currently didn't have a single Spirit Rune, it would be better to aim for the Enlightenment-【Sleep】 that Lei Qianya and Dorothy were best at.

As for the Enlightenment 【Thunder】 obtained from reading, judging from the last experience, it would take at least two months to have a clue, so Xia De didn't feel it conflicted.

"Although Lei Qianya and I almost share abilities, that is knowledge she learned after all. Letting her teach you is definitely better than letting me teach you. And the only problem now is that Lei Qianya cannot leave Yoder Palace to meet you privately without being noticed."

"Actually, you don't need to use the word 'meet privately'."

Xia De reminded. Dorothy in the carriage hummed and didn't answer.

"So, for the time being, she can only appear using my body and teach you using my face."

"That's quite good."

Xia De nodded. Seeing Dorothy looking at him, he added another sentence:

"Of course, in fact, I hope to see your soul with your face even more."

The blonde girl then showed a smile.

When returning to St. Theresa Square, the servants who helped Xia De clean the room on Saturday afternoon had already left. Xia De and Dorothy talked about the adventure of the brand-new key again, but because Dorothy's mental endurance was much weaker than the witch's, when Xia De mentioned that Saint, she waved her hand, signaling Xia De not to continue:

"My eyes almost really turned red just now."

This is the power of knowledge and the "weight" of God.

After finishing dinner and walking the cat together, on the sofa in Xia De's house, Dorothy entered the "fast sleep" state. After a short few seconds, she opened her eyes and smiled at Xia De.

Probably because she knew Lei Qianya was coming in advance this time, Xia De saw the difference between Lei Qianya and Dorothy from the lazy and elegant posture of the other party.

"No, Xia De, I am still Dorothy Lu Yi Sha."

The blonde girl said very seriously as if she read Xia De's mind:

"I just closed my eyes and opened them, and didn't exchange with Lei Qianya. This is to tell you that Ringed Shushi cannot be confused by appearances... Also, if you mistake me for someone else, even if you mistake me for Lei Qianya, I will be angry."

Saying that, she closed her eyes again. After a few seconds, her eyes opened:

"Good evening, Xia De."

She greeted Xia De with a smile. The elegant and lazy demeanor was obviously different from just now. But Lei Qianya was surprised to see that Xia De was timid and didn't dare to say hello.

Her Highness the Princess raised her eyebrows. In her suspicious eyes, the young detective grabbed the cat lying on the side.

"Meow~"

Pinching the waist of Mia, who didn't know what happened, he straightened his arm and lifted the cat toward the blonde girl. After finding that Little Mia was struggling slightly, he judged the truth and immediately said with a smile:

"Good evening, Lei Qianya."

"What are you doing... Oh, I understand. It seems Dorothy just played a little joke on you."

Her Highness the Princess guessed what Dorothy did:

"Why don't we exchange bodies suddenly next time I kiss you, and then see if you can find out that they are two people before and after the kiss ends."

This kind of joke is really too bad.

Since Xia De chose Enlightenment 【Sleep】, Lei Qianya's teaching naturally centered on the ancient fairy tale *Sleeping Princess* that she strung together with low-ring sublimation words.

This was just the first lesson, so that night, Lei Qianya just let Xia De generally understand the story content of multiple versions of *Sleeping Princess*, which was convenient for Xia De's subsequent understanding and learning of ancient manuscripts.

And when talking about those ancient manuscripts and translations, Xia De finally remembered that in the dark domain, for the maze-【Tree Kiss】, he burned a fairy tale written on parchment again.

That roll of parchment was handed to Xia De by Dorothy at Lei Qianya's request. After he destroyed it, he never mentioned compensation. That thing was worth at least four digits of pounds.

"How did you suddenly think of this?"

Lei Qianya asked, thought for a while:

"Compensation or something, forget it. After all, that was originally specially found for you to learn sorcery, and didn't you 'lend' me that 【Youthful Leaf】?"

"Alright then."

Xia De said, and then thought of the four 1-shilling banknote printing plates. These printing plates obtained from 【God's Gift Box】 were originally intended to be given to Lei Qianya as a gift for her return to Tobesk, but because of various reasons, they were still in Xia De's hands until now.

Taking advantage of having time today, Xia De took them out and showed them to Her Highness the Princess.

Lei Qianya didn't believe they were genuine at first, suspecting Xia De was joking. But until she repeatedly checked the four printing plates, she truly confirmed that these were genuine items stored in the Mint of the Delarion Kingdom.

"You..."

She looked at Xia De, and Xia De didn't know what this was trying to express:

"How long have you had these things?"

"During your return to Tobesk from Coldwater Harbor, I got them, and they have been put in the basement by me. How about it, are these useful to you? If they are useless, I will destroy them now. Putting these printing plates in the basement, I always feel that I might turn into a criminal at any time."

"Don't rush to destroy them!"

Lei Qianya immediately stopped, and then thought quite troubled:

"They are definitely useful, but I haven't thought about how to use them for the time being, but they are definitely useful. Xia De, you really gave me a big surprise... Keep putting them here."

"Hmm?"

"I can't think of any other place safer than behind the hidden wall in your basement. After all, no matter who holds them, once discovered, the consequences are not something to be joked about."

"Alright then, put them here first. Anyway, they are not big and don't take up much space."

Xia De picked up Mia, who was standing on the stack of metal plates:

"However, if I can really use these printing plates to print banknotes myself, I have many ways to disrupt the economic order of this country."

"You still have this knowledge?"

Lei Qianya asked curiously while holding a teacup. She planned to linger for a while and finish this cup of tea before changing back with Dorothy.

"Hmm, but we shouldn't do this, right?"

Xia De looked at Her Highness the Princess, and Lei Qianya finally understood what he meant:

"Of course."

Lei Qianya whispered, and then sipped the teacup in small sips. She didn't make contact with Xia De's probing gaze, and the answer given was also vague.

Although Xia De had heard of Lei Qianya's ambition from Miss Miss Jia Lin Na, Lei Qianya's attitude still made him very shocked.

Raising his hand to wipe his eyelids twice, he said:

"Luweiya, don't pretend to have any interest in the teacup, look at my eyes."

"Oh, Xia De, don't make me answer this question, okay?"

Her Highness the Princess answered in a low voice.

"No, not this question, please look at my eyes."

Lei Qianya raised her head, made eye contact with Xia De, and then saw the sea of stars in the outsider's eyes:

"How about it? Is it beautiful?"

He blinked.

"You, really..."

She covered her mouth and smiled very ladylike:

"However, it is indeed very beautiful."