Chapter 25: Simplified Star Dust Liquid: Steady Progress

Luo En carefully observed this material, and with the help of the 【Herb Identification】 ability, he could feel the special rhythm contained within it.

"Your sharpness is surprising." Princess Yi Fu noticed his focus, "Most people find it difficult to perceive the 'rhythm' in this material when they first come into contact with it."

Luo En did not hide his feelings: "Its fluctuation frequency is very similar to the basic meditation rune of spiritual power, but more..."

He paused, looking for suitable words: "More fluent, without that kind of stagnation."

"Very good description." Princess Yi Fu nodded with satisfaction: "This is precisely the reason why star dust liquid can stabilize spiritual power—it provides an ideal 'rhythm template,' allowing spiritual power to flow more naturally."

She poured some moonlight crystals into a special stone mortar: "Now, what I want to teach you is a simplified version of star dust liquid. Although the effect is not as good as the genuine product, the production is relatively easy."

For the next two hours, Princess Yi Fu taught every detail of the production process in detail.

From the grinding angle of the materials, the control of heating temperature, to the guidance of energy fluctuation, every step required precise operation.

【Potion refining experience +1】

【Basic potion-making experience +1】

Finally, under Luo En's unremitting efforts, a bottle of liquid emitting faint silver light was successfully prepared.

"The color is slightly lighter, but overall it can be considered successful." Princess Yi Fu picked up the bottle and observed it under the light:

"The effect of this simplified star dust liquid can last for about three days, enough for you to complete a complete spell experiment."

She handed the bottle to Luo En: "However, continuous use will produce a slight dependency. It is best to use it only when making key breakthroughs."

Luo En took the bottle solemnly: "Thank you very much for your guidance, my lady."

"Don't thank me." Princess Yi Fu waved her hand: "I'm just curious about the research results of that dead apprentice. If you really succeed in perfecting it, remember to show it to me."

After work, Luo En left the herb shop with the simplified star dust liquid.

The harvest today was not just this bottle of potion, but more importantly, he had a deeper understanding of potion refining, especially the part about how to guide energy fluctuation.

On the way back to the dormitory, his mind kept recalling Princess Yi Fu's teaching:

"In potion refining, the most critical thing is not the material itself, but how to make the energy of different materials reach a harmonious state..."

How similar this philosophy was to his discovery in meditation.

Whether it was the operation of spiritual power or the fusion of potion materials, they all seemed to follow some common laws.

Luo En returned to his room and began to organize his notes and thoughts.

In the process of preparing the simplified star dust liquid today, his understanding of spiritual power deepened by another layer.

Especially the concept of "ideal rhythm" gave him new inspiration.

After supplementing the notes, he took out the training wooden sword and began to practice "Corona Sword Art."

Every sword swing was coordinated with the rhythm of breathing, and the movements became more and more fluent.

【Basic sword art experience +1】

【Basic sword art experience +1】

【Basic sword art experience +1】

【Current progress: Basic sword art (Entry 28/50)】

At night, Luo En took out "Basic Meditation" again. The potion refining experience today gave him a new understanding of the operation of spiritual power, and these could be applied to meditation.

【Basic meditation starts】

In the consciousness space, he began to try to simulate the fluent rhythm in the simplified star dust liquid.

Although it could not be completely replicated, this attempt itself brought a lot of gains.

【Basic meditation experience +1】

【Current progress: Basic meditation (Entry 48/100)】

"Progress is more than halfway..."

Luo En opened his eyes, looking at the data on the panel, a hint of expectation rising in his heart.

With the current progress, plus various profession bonuses, it should not be a problem to reach the proficient level of basic meditation within a month.

With this expectation, he tidied up the messy notes and books on the table and prepared to rest.

Tomorrow will be another fulfilling day, and he needs to maintain enough mental state to deal with various challenges.

………………

Luo En's mental state was not very good.

He tossed and turned in bed last night, and the matter of Da Lun De kept replaying in his mind.

After all, among the two merged souls, one was just a young man who had just entered society before crossing, and the other was a count's son who had been pampered since childhood. Neither had experienced this kind of terrifying killing scene where life and death were seen in a square inch.

When he was in it, perhaps because of the adrenaline rush caused by tension, he didn't have any special feelings.

But when the night was quiet and he lay on the bed, the other party's twisted and struggling posture, and that whimper mixed with unwillingness and pain before death, made him think more and more difficult to calm down.

In fact, in the process of the lightning-fast battle, Luo En also vaguely felt some prying eyes around him.

In his perception, which had become sharp after multiple body tempering and job changes, he could capture the faint life signs in the rooms on both sides of the corridor.

Those probationary apprentices of the same period were hiding behind the doors, secretly observing everything that happened outside through the cracks in the doors.

But it wasn't until Huo Huo Erte arrived with the law enforcement team that they dared to open the doors and come out to accept the inspection of the law enforcement team.

"Heh, this is very consistent with the survival law of the Black Mist Jungle."

He sneered, the weak would only curl up in the shadows waiting for the strong to decide the winner, and then choose to attach themselves to the winner. This survival strategy was common here.

………………

After finishing his work at Princess Yi Fu's side and ending his daily practice, it was already dusk.

When Luo En walked into the public restaurant, he immediately felt the difference in the atmosphere.

Originally, there wouldn't be too many people at this time, but today the restaurant was crowded.

What was even more abnormal was that the probationary apprentices who were usually in twos and threes were all gathered together this time, occasionally casting their eyes on him.

"That's Luo En? I heard he killed the deformed Da Lun De by himself..."

"It is said he used a wooden sword to..."

"And he is still working at the herb shop in the market, even Master Huo Huo Erte..."

Whispers kept reaching his ears. Luo En sat down in a corner seat with a blank face, holding the tray.

At this time, a thin, tall boy walked over with a tray: "Luo En, can I sit here?"

Luo En looked up at him and recognized that this was a probationary apprentice who came to the Black Mist Jungle in the same batch, but he had already forgotten his name.

Before he could answer, two more people crowded over.

"Luo En, I heard you got the spell set researched by Da Lun De? I wonder if you can let me take a look..."

"I have some magic stone fragments here, if you are willing to give some pointers..."

Luo En put down the black bread in his hand, his expression cold: "Sorry, I am very busy now."

He stood up and was about to leave with the tray.

But more people surrounded him, talking about something in a jumble.

Just as he was about to turn hostile, a familiar voice sounded from the side: "All move aside."

(End of chapter)