Chapter 24: Sonic Tremor (Prototype): Meeting Cui Xi Again

Luo En dragged his scarred body back to his room, and the pain all over his body and the mental tension were finally released for a moment.

The "Corona Breathing Method" in his body was slowly repairing his damaged ribs and internal organs, but this self-healing process was not without a price—every breath brought piercing pain.

Although he saved his life, the pain made Luo En constantly recall the battle with extreme pressure just now.

Those semi-transparent sound wave rings were almost impossible to dodge completely, and every attack made his injuries worse.

If it weren't for the physical enhancement brought by the Knight Attendant profession, he would have become a corpse long ago.

But what shocked him even more was Da Lun De's mutation process—the blue light flickering in that deformed brain, the way that energy fluctuated, all of which proved the horror of prohibited drugs.

"Can't let this kind of thing happen to me..." Luo En whispered to himself in his heart, taking off his blood-stained coat.

When checking his chest and abdomen, he saw a patch of purple-blue bruises, and several ribs were clearly deformed, bringing piercing pain with every slight movement.

【Corona Breathing Method self-healing effect activated】

【Estimated 6-8 hours to complete most repairs】

Luo En gritted his teeth and adjusted his breathing, guiding the energy in his body to the injury according to the essentials of the "Corona Breathing Method."

A warm feeling slowly spread in his body, and the damaged bones and tissues began to recover bit by bit.

This self-healing ability is one of the important characteristics of the Knight profession. Although the speed is not fast, being able to self-repair without external help is undoubtedly a precious ability in this dangerous world.

While waiting for his body to recover, Luo En took out Da Lun De's research notebook and began to study it carefully.

In this world where the weak are prey to the strong, no resources that can enhance one's own strength should be missed.

The first half of the notebook was mostly records of theoretical deductions and failed attempts, but the second half detailed the construction process of the "Sonic Tremor" spell.

"Sound waves are not just physical phenomena, but another manifestation of spiritual power..." Luo En recited the key sentence in the notebook in his heart:

"Through specific frequencies, resonance of the spiritual power field can be induced, thereby generating powerful shockwaves..."

Da Lun De's research direction was indeed unique. He tried to combine the talent of a musician with spiritual power to create a brand-new spell conception.

Although it ended in failure, his theoretical foundation was quite solid.

【Sonic Tremor (Prototype) experience +1】

【Current progress: Sonic Tremor (Prototype 5/100)】

Night fell, and Luo En finally closed the notebook.

After several hours of study, he had roughly understood Da Lun De's conception.

That was not just a means of attack, but a brand-new way to use sound wave frequency to affect the spiritual power field.

Although it was not perfect enough, it already had practical value.

However, the notebook also mentioned the reason for Da Lun De's failure—his spiritual power stability and control were not enough, so he needed the help of prohibited drugs, and thus paid the price of his life for it...

"Start practicing tomorrow. I remember there should be medicine to improve spiritual stability in the herb shop..." Luo En whispered to himself, carefully putting away the notebook.

He knew that the day of the assessment was getting closer. Although this encounter was dangerous, it also brought him unexpected gains.

In the Black Mist Jungle, opportunity and danger often coexist; the key lies in how to grasp them.

And now, he was more convinced than ever that he could find his place in this world.

………………

The morning mist of the Black Mist Jungle had not yet completely dissipated, and Luo En was already standing in front of the herb shop.

Today he came earlier than usual. In addition to normal work, he also planned to ask Princess Yi Fu about spiritual stability medicine.

The bronze wind chime made a crisp sound in the breeze, and the shop door opened silently.

"Came early enough, little one." The old witch's voice came from the dim shop: "It seems you have something important to ask me?"

Luo En walked into the shop, and the familiar smell mixed with various herbal fragrances rushed towards him.

After this period of training, he was now able to distinguish the ingredients more accurately.

"Yes, my lady." He bowed respectfully, "I would like to ask some questions about spiritual stability medicine."

Princess Yi Fu's eyes glowing with faint green light narrowed slightly: "Oh? Ordinary probationary apprentices rarely come into contact with..."

"Indeed." Luo En nodded, and then briefly described the incident of Da Lun De's mutation last night.

Of course, he omitted his detailed battle process, only saying that he was lucky and persisted until the law enforcement team arrived.

Princess Yi Fu listened quietly, frowned, and didn't express more opinions, just nodded slightly:

"Using music to perfect the sonic conduction spell? This kid's idea is quite interesting, although he is already dead, his train of thought should be correct..."

She turned and took out a small booklet from under the counter, flipping through it quickly:

"I have a kind of star dust liquid here that can boost spiritual power, which indeed has the effect of stabilizing the fluctuation of the spiritual power field and making the spell model easier to maintain."

Luo En's heart stirred: "My lady, do you have any ready-made ones here?"

"Not right now." Princess Yi Fu closed the booklet:

"But I can teach you how to configure a simplified version. Although the effect is not as good as the real star dust liquid, it should be enough for beginners."

Luo En said gratefully: "That would be too kind of you!"

"Don't be in a hurry to thank me." The old witch waved her hand:

"I can tell you the formula, but you have to find a way to get the materials yourself. And this can also be considered a test of your potion refining skills."

She took a scroll from the shelf: "Finish today's work first, and I will teach you the production method when the time comes. Now, go and process that batch of newly arrived moonlight grass rhizomes."

Luo En took the scroll, nodded respectfully, and began today's work.

Processing moonlight grass rhizomes is a task that requires patience and precision.

The medicinal effect of this plant is mainly concentrated in a small section of tissue at the junction of the rhizome, which needs to be carefully peeled off the outer protective tissue to extract the essence within.

With the help of the 【Herb Identification】 ability, Luo En could more accurately judge the best cutting position for each moonlight grass.

【Herb Identification experience +1】

When the work was halfway through, the shop door was pushed open gently, and a beautiful girl wearing a dark gray robe walked in.

Luo En recognized her at a glance—it was Cui Xi, who was sent to the Black Mist Jungle with them back then.

Compared to the weak hunter's daughter when they first met, she had completely transformed now.

Her brown long hair was tied into a neat ponytail with a silver hairband, and her delicate face carried a kind of restrained self-confidence.

The most obvious change was the light blue gemstone badge she wore on her chest—that was the symbol of an intermediate apprentice.

"Good morning, Princess Yi Fu." Cui Xi nodded slightly, her voice soft but not lacking in strength: "The mentor asked me to come and pick up the herbs ordered last time."

"Oh, it's you." Princess Yi Fu nodded, "The materials are all ready, wait a moment."

The old witch turned to get the materials, while the girl's gaze swept around and finally fell on Luo En, who was processing moonlight grass.

For a moment, Luo En felt the gazes of the two meet in the air, and Cui Xi narrowed her eyes slightly: "Are you... Luo En?"

Luo En was somewhat surprised; he didn't expect the other party to remember him: "Yes, Cui Xi. Long time no see."

"What a coincidence." The brown-haired girl's expression was slightly complex: "I heard you have been working here for a while?"

Luo En nodded: "Yes, it's been a while."

She seemed to want to say something else, but Princess Yi Fu had already returned with a beautifully packaged box:

"Here, it's all here. Remember to tell Wizard Ke Lin Na that the supply of purple crystal grass has been unstable recently."

Cui Xi took the box and looked at Luo En again, her tone carrying a hint of vague concern: "How long until the final assessment?"

"Two months and three days." Luo En answered without thinking; this number had long been deeply engraved in his heart.

She nodded slightly upon hearing this: "Then, good luck."

After speaking, she turned and left the shop.

After the shop door closed, Princess Yi Fu looked at Luo En somewhat unexpectedly: "You know Wizard Ke Lin Na's student?"

"We are from the same hometown." Luo En explained simply, "We were sent to the Black Mist Jungle together a few months ago."

"So that's how it is." Princess Yi Fu nodded and didn't ask any more, but a hint of deep thought flashed in her eyes.

The morning work passed in processing various medicinal materials, and by noon, Princess Yi Fu finally began the content she promised to teach.

"Regarding the configuration of star dust liquid, it originally required real star essence."

The old witch explained while organizing the tools: "But that kind of thing is too precious, and ordinary apprentices basically cannot come into contact with it."

She took out a small bottle of powder glowing with faint silver light from a locked drawer:

"This is moonlight crystal, a product formed when moonlight shines on certain specific crystals on the night of the full moon."

(End of chapter)