Chapter 104: Corinna, Special Talent and

After leaving the workshop, Luo En headed straight for the school library.

The "Bloodline Modulator" mentioned by the slave trader yesterday had aroused his great interest, and with an assistant in the workshop, he finally had time to conduct more in-depth research.

This might be the key to solving the dilemma of the bloodline activation potion.

On the way, he accidentally ran into Liya.

This mentor of mental power stability techniques seemed to have just walked out of the teaching area, her face showing a trace of exhaustion, and she looked slightly surprised to see Luo En.

"What a coincidence, Apprentice Luo En." She greeted: "Just happened to run into you, so I'll inform you that Eric and I have already arranged a special test for you this week. I hope you can prepare well."

"Thank you for your arrangement, Lord Liya." Luo En replied politely, glancing at his skill bar:

【Current Progress: Spell Construction (Entry 48/50)】

【Current Progress: Mental Interference (Entry 45/50)】

He should be able to reach the proficient level before the weekly test, so he wouldn't need to worry about whether he could pass the test:

"I've been practicing hard, hope I won't let you down."

"Your performance has always been excellent." Liya nodded slightly, "In addition, I noticed that in the last few classes, you didn't seem to arouse much resonance from other apprentices when sharing your insights. I need to remind you that true teaching is not just simply displaying knowledge, but igniting the spark of inspiration in others."

Luo En's heart tightened, and he thought about these words seriously.

He had indeed been working hard to share his cultivation insights in class, hoping to acquire more "Grace," but the results were minimal.

It seems that acquiring "Grace" is far more difficult than he imagined, requiring more inspiration and guidance for others, so that they can really gain something, rather than just simple knowledge infusion.

"I will keep your guidance in mind." Luo En said sincerely, "I will try to better understand the needs of other apprentices, rather than just showing off what I have learned."

After bidding farewell to Liya, he suddenly recalled a casual chat with Mira during the last class.

That thin female apprentice mentioned when exchanging information with him that Carl and that fat apprentice he met when signing up for the course last time had not had any news for several days after taking a commission in the edge forest, and now it seemed they were likely doomed.

"Struggling to survive or dying silently... the weak seem to only have these two choices here."

A sense of urgency rose in Luo En's heart: "If I can't keep getting stronger, one day I will also fall into such a situation."

He quickened his pace without realizing it.

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The library was still plain and unadorned on the outside, but contained countless books.

The elderly guard in gray robes was still guarding the door. The guards here were said to rotate once a month. Seeing Luo En, he nodded slightly and made way.

"What information do you want to check today?" the old guard asked, his tone friendlier than last time, but still maintaining a certain vigilance.

"Knowledge about bloodline modulation, as well as the living habits of the tree spirit race."

Luo En answered frankly, without any concealment.

In this place, the pursuit of knowledge itself is not a suspicious behavior, as long as it doesn't involve forbidden areas.

The guard raised an eyebrow, his beard trembling slightly, a flash of surprise in his eyes, but he didn't say much, just pointed to the direction of the Guide Stone:

"From the third grid of the Guide Stone, it will take you to find relevant materials. Remember, some knowledge of bloodline modulation may be restricted."

Luo En thanked him and walked toward the dark brown crystal pillar in the center of the library.

He gently placed his palm on it and silently recited the keywords in his heart: "Bloodline Modulation."

The runes on the surface of the crystal pillar lit up with blue light, and then a path of light points unfolded in the air, guiding him to a specific area.

Luo En followed the light points to an area shrouded in a pale blue light curtain.

"Please verify identity." Such a line of text appeared on the light curtain.

Luo En stuck his Potion Master badge on the light curtain. After a moment, the light curtain flickered a few times, then partially dissipated, revealing a gap for one person to pass through.

It seems this was an area that required special permissions to be fully opened.

Passing through the light curtain, Luo En discovered that the bookshelves here were older than other areas, with various beautifully bound but ancient books placed on them.

Many books were even fixed to the bookshelves with chains made of special materials, prohibiting readers from taking them away to read.

In front of a bookshelf, Luo En found several introductory materials on bloodline modulation.

Unfortunately, deeper knowledge was listed as a higher level of restriction, which he could not consult with his current permissions.

"Introduction to Bloodline Modulation", "General Theory of Extraordinary Biological Bloodlines", "Research on Cross-Species Bloodline Transplantation"...

Luo En took down several books that looked most valuable, found a table nearby, sat down, and began to read seriously.

The content in "Introduction to Bloodline Modulation" opened his eyes:

"Bloodline modulation, as an ancient and mysterious craft, its core lies in the understanding and manipulation of the essence of life. Unlike simple genetic modification, bloodline modulation involves the modification of the deepest energy imprints of life, which determine the basic characteristics and abilities of organisms..."

"... The earliest bloodline modulation can even be traced back to the end of the Age of Gods in the First Era. It is rumored to have been founded by a sea wizard named Isha Tears."

"She tried to purify the bloodline derived from the ancient River God in her body, finally successfully separating pure life energy, and stored it in a special container..."

Luo En was deeply attracted by these contents, almost forgetting the passage of time.

Bloodline modulation was more complex than he imagined, but also more systematic.

Especially the extraction and preservation methods of "bloodline factors" gave him great inspiration.

"So that's how it is... not simple mixed fusion, but the need to first decompose different bloodlines into the most basic 'bloodline factors,' and then recombine them according to specific proportions..."

【New Skill Recorded: Extraordinary Biology (Entry)】

Luo En quickly recorded key information in his notebook, excitement glowing in his eyes.

Just as he was concentrating on his research, a powerful magic fluctuation that made him breathless suddenly enveloped him.

Luo En looked up abruptly and saw a figure in a white robe standing by a bookshelf not far away, observing him with interest.

The other party was wearing an exquisite white mask, revealing only a pair of dark blue eyes.

Silver hair like snow fell from both sides of her mask, and a snow-white robe vaguely outlined her graceful figure, yet made people not dare to have any amorous thoughts.

The whole person was like a ghost walking out of the deep snowfield, carrying a cold temperament that transcended the world.

That was Corinna, Trish's mentor, and the white-robed wizard who had brought him from the kingdom to the Black Mist Forest.

Seeing this former guide, Luo En felt a chill spreading from his spine to his whole body.

He put the book back, instinctively took half a step back, then realized this behavior might cause dissatisfaction.

Suppressing the instinctive fear in his heart, Luo En bowed respectfully, hoping not to attract the other party's attention, and then left her line of sight quietly.

However, the next moment, Corinna's voice suddenly sounded:

"Apprentice, lift your head."

That voice was hoarse and unpleasant, like metal rubbing, as if her vocal cords had been permanently damaged.

Luo En slowly raised his face, facing that cold white mask, trying his best to keep his facial expression calm. 【10

Roan slowly raised his face, facing that cold white mask, and tried his best to keep his facial expression calm.

"Oh... I remember now, you are Roan Ralph, right?"

Corinna's voice seemed to come from multiple directions at once: "I have some impression of you; it seems you were brought back to the school together with Trish."

"Yes, my lord," Roan could only answer respectfully.

Corinna walked closer silently, her white robe fluttering behind her as if it had a life of its own.

"Interesting, that six-star defective product from back then has actually become a professional potion-maker so quickly, and... a middle-level apprentice."

Her voice carried a trace of obvious surprise:

"I still remember when testing in the Faluque Kingdom, your spiritual power fluctuation was so weak it was almost non-existent. I originally thought you would be the first of that batch of 'seeds' to be eliminated."

He had been seen through... the magic power fluctuation from the other party just now clearly identified that he had already broken through to a middle-level apprentice.

Roan stood stiffly, not knowing how to respond.

The radiation field on the other party's body stung his skin, and every second felt as long as a century to him.

"Don't be so nervous, child."

Corinna seemed to perceive his fear, and her tone became slightly softer:

"Saying that if you didn't pass the assessment period, I would turn you into an experimental subject and dissect your brain—that was just to scare you. Your brain structure at that time was far too ordinary and had no value for my research."

Roan had just breathed a sigh of relief, but a light chuckle came from beneath the mask:

"However, seeing you break through so quickly now, I am starting to become interested in your brain structure."

He immediately felt a chill rush from the top of his head to the soles of his feet, and he thought rapidly about coping strategies in his mind.

Should he continue to pretend to be ordinary, or admit that he was indeed somewhat special? Or should he just run away?

"Relax, that was just a joke. Trish always says I have an untimely sense of humor."

Seeing Roan become even more nervous, the silver-haired witch chuckled again:

"Lady Ellen also helped me once; how could I do anything to you?"

Roan remained silent, unsure of what to say to avoid causing more trouble.

"You seem to have no concept of the special talent you possess, right?"

Corinna asked suddenly, her eyes behind the mask staring straight at Roan, as if wanting to see through his soul.

"Special talent?"

Roan repeated with some confusion; he certainly had a special talent, he just didn't know if it was the same concept Corinna was referring to.

"Interesting, your growth trajectory is too abnormal; I initially thought someone was guiding you from behind. But now it seems you really don't know what you possess."

Corinna nodded, as if confirming something.

She turned around and pointed to an area deep in the library:

"You should go take a look there; there is a book called 'Collection of Special Talents,' which might help you understand your uniqueness."

Following her words, a ray of light shot from her fingertips and landed on a light screen not far away.

After the light screen flickered slightly, it seemed to become more transparent.

"I have already opened access for you. Knowing oneself is the most important lesson on every apprentice's growth path."

Corinna's voice carried an elusive meaning: "Looking forward to your growth, young potion-maker."

After speaking, she disappeared among the bookshelves like a snow-ghost, leaving Roan standing in place, his heart full of doubt and unease.

He hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to follow Corinna's instructions to check that "Collection of Special Talents."

Since he had already attracted her attention, avoiding it was meaningless; it was better to take the initiative to learn more information.

"Unfortunately, none of us have any talent for knight cultivation. It is said that the original knights and demon hunters were invented by dark wizards who specialized in bloodline research in order to create better 'vessels'."

"'Brief Record of Special Talents'..." Roan recited the title, his heartbeat quickening involuntarily.

He carefully opened this thick tome, and a stale yet mysterious aura rushed toward him, as if he had traveled through a thousand years of time.

The first page was a short preface:

"Special talent is the most precious gift on the path of the extraordinary. It does not rely on bloodline, is not limited by race, and is not even constrained by the Akashic Records; it is purely a miraculous manifestation of the accidental turning of the wheel of fate, appearing among thousands of possibilities..."

"... Special talent is innate and cannot be taken by anyone. It is bound to the deepest part of the soul; even if the soul leaves the body or is possessed, the talent still belongs only to its original owner..."

(End of chapter)