Chapter 191: 195. Chapter 195: Feeling Good!

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195. Chapter 195: Feeling Good!

"This..."

Selin Witch didn't expect Lin Ke to agree so readily, but the conditions she offered were so difficult for people.

Soon she realized it must be Luo Ken again doing something somewhat over the top, offending this small-minded little guy on the screen.

She knew that a few days ago, this little guy had been on a mission together with Luo Ken.

Given Luo Ken's increasingly unruly and radical temperament, he probably can't help but do some outrageous things.

This little guy, too, when provoked, will seek revenge.

Truly holds a grudge!

Feeling somewhat amused, she gave Lin Ke a glare; Selin Witch helplessly twitched the corner of her mouth, wanting to laugh but couldn't.

She wanted to advise but couldn't get the words out.

After all, it takes two to clap; Luo Ken was at fault first.

Having someone give Luo Ken a lesson, letting him remember it for a long time, seems not bad, pretty good.

Selin Witch thought it over, decided to forget it, too lazy to bother with the messy affair between Lin Ke and Luo Ken.

Let them sort it out themselves.

I'll tell Luo Ken this news; as for what he thinks, whether he agrees or not, it's up to him to decide.

Having said that, Selin Witch turned off the video call with Lin Ke.

After slightly adjusting her mood so her smile wouldn't spill over, Selin Witch sent a communication request to Luo Ken.

Selin Sis, do you miss me? Great, I'm also thinking of you.

The call connected almost instantly, and Luo Ken's muffled, hollow voice came out.

Combined with his somewhat cheesy or greasy words, it felt very off, making people feel weird.

One couldn't help but get goosebumps.

Don't call me 'sis', call me Selin Teacher. Also, don't speak like that, all oily and slick, no proper form.

Selin Witch first glared at Luo Ken's square face, scolded him, then said, "I just discovered a body-training potion; if the data are genuine and not falsified, it suits you in every way, far better than the potion you're currently using, and it won't affect your soul or mind. There are two problems, though..."

Luo Ken, hearing Selin Witch's words, couldn't help but show a look of delight on his face.

If it weren't for the potion holding him back, given his own body-training talent and the many transplanted physical talents, he would have already advanced to third-rank witch.

Indeed, Selin Witch's specialty in potion research leans more toward soul and elements; she's not skilled at bodily or biochemical potion development.

She once tried to develop a body-training potion for Luo Ken, but for various reasons it failed, and she never restarted research in that area.

Meanwhile, the good, suitable body-training potions available on the market have inflated prices in the West Coast region.

With Luo Ken's income, gritting his teeth, he can barely afford it.

But body training requires more than just potion; there are many other expenses.

For example, treatment of hidden bodily injuries, nourishment of the soul, protective gear…

Each consumes a lot of magic stones.

After weighing the options, Luo Ken will use a slightly cheaper potion that has flaws.

This way, although it may affect his mind and temperament somewhat, overall development stays balanced, without bias, and no overly obvious weaknesses appear.

For body-training witches, what they fear most is having obvious weaknesses that enemies can seize and target.

Now there's an opportunity to obtain a body-training potion certified by Selin Witch that suits him in all aspects and has no soul or mind side effects.

How could Luo Ken not be delighted?

This will surely greatly speed up his cultivation progress, helping him advance to third-rank witch soon and stand shoulder to shoulder with Selin Witch.

His status and strength are a notch lower; in many formal occasions he can't appear alongside Selin Witch, which is truly unpleasant.

Feeling the contempt others cast upon him, like a toad wanting to eat swan meat,

really hurts his self-esteem!

What are the two problems? Selin Sis, say it; overcome what can be overcome, and even what can't be overcome must be overcome. This potion Selin Sis recommends, I've decided to use it.

Luo Ken patted his chest, making a thumping sound, speaking with weighty resolve.

Truly he has the bearing of a great man; his word is his bond.

An appearance of full trust in Selin Witch and no regret.

Selin Witch suppressed a laugh and said:

The first problem is, the potion has just been developed; the data are all from lab tests, and it hasn't been trialed yet.

The second problem is, the person who developed the potion is Linke Grand; he agreed to let you try it, but you have to go beg him yourself.

After saying that, Selin Witch didn't continue looking at Luo Ken's stiff expression, which looked like a constipated grimace, and hung up the video call.

Luo Ken's nostrils flared, he breathed heavily, his chest rose and fell violently, he gritted his teeth, fists clenched.

However happy he was before, now he feels double or even triple the anger.

Beg?

Beg whom?

Beg Linke Grand?

I, Luo Ken, have lived this long and only ever begged Selin Sis; I've never begged anyone else.

Even if I end up as a muscle-bound brute, I could never beg anyone else.

Especially Linke Grand that pretty boy!

Good fellow, truly holds a grudge.

Isn't it just that he slapped me once and scared me once?

He actually wanted to peel off my skin, throw it on the ground and stomp on it twice.

It's truly malicious.

Sure enough, it's a despicable villain!

Luo Ken was seething with resentment.

At the rear camp, the potion department.

After Lin Ke finished communicating with Sera Lin wizard, he looked at the two sets of final-version potions packed on the table, one set for targeted enhancement, one set for overall enhancement, and the corner of his mouth curled into a somewhat creepy smile.

The initial version was aimed at improving wizard aptitude, especially leaning toward the soul direction, for development.

The final version, in the process of cutting out soul-related factors, deliberately adjusted the research direction, focusing on enhancing physical quality rather than improving physical talent.

Sera Lin wizard's statement was correct.

The final version potion was actually tailor-made by Lin Ke for Luo Ken.

This speculation shows Sera Lin wizard's keen sense as an outstanding potion researcher.

Lin Ke is a magnanimous person.

Luo Ken merely bears ill will toward him; it hasn't risen to hostility, let alone killing intent.

The harm he caused him is only that slap, plus the threatening words 'I'll be watching you'.

So, Lin Ke's retaliation is relatively mild, not that extreme.

It hasn't risen to the level of fighting and killing.

In other words, after Luo Ken tries the potion developed by Lin Ke, he no longer wants to continue using the previous problematic body-tempering potion.

To make the arrogant and radical Luo Ken lower his head and beg Lin Ke not to cut off the potion supply.

Lin Ke knows that, given Luo Ken's temperament, upon learning the conditions for obtaining the potion, he will certainly not agree immediately.

No problem, Lin Ke had prepared in advance.

He fiddled with the smart brain, then mailed the two packed sets of potions to Sera Lin wizard.

It is both to have Sera Lin wizard verify the potion's various data, and to plan through her hands to let Luo Ken try it.

Lin Ke is confident that as long as Luo Ken tries it once, he will absolutely not want to use the previous problematic potion again.

This is like how, once military fans have the J-20, they start to despise the J-8 despite its past merits.

People always favor the new and tire of the old.

This is human nature.

After the intelligent puppet took the package, Lin Ke informed Sera Lin wizard of this, and then stopped worrying about it.

And let the bullets fly for a while.

Now, rest.

Having been busy for so long, it's time to relax properly.

Lin Ke, having nothing to do, reads the Elf King's Soul Struggle Record to entertain himself.

Then, incidentally, he pondered the defense of his sea of consciousness.

His sea of consciousness has already been pierced twice with a single stab, as fragile as paper.

It's time to strengthen defenses a notch.

Due to lack of relevant materials, Lin Ke simply asked Asande for some true spirit wizard materials on soul, will, and sea of consciousness to read.

This is also to prepare knowledge reserves for potential problems that may arise when re-studying the Wizard Chapter of the 'Water Wood Mutual Growth Meditation Method' after the 'seed' devours the meditation sphere.

Prepared, no worries.

As the saying goes, with preparation comes success; without it, failure.

Three days passed in Lin Ke's leisure.

During that period, three 'papers' were successfully published.

Especially the third one, which is the principle, flaws, and perfection of the biochemical modification and enhancement plan for boosting elf talent abilities, and it even graced the cover of the academy's 'Myriad Heavens' academic journal. As the first author of the 'paper,' the name 'Linke Grand' was displayed particularly prominently in the font.

After the magazine was issued, Old Man Murphy specially ordered a few extra copies, giving two to the potion research group and two to the potion refining group, and also mailing two to the frontline medical department.

The people remaining in the potion department each had extremely complex feelings.

If they hadn't followed the two already expelled deputy group leaders in causing a ruckus, leading Lin Ke to resign from his positions as head of both groups.

By convention, these three papers will list their names as the third and fourth authors.

This can at least enrich their resumes and snag some precious 'credits'.

After becoming an official wizard, wanting to publish a 'paper' has become increasingly difficult.

Old Man Murphy felt this still wasn't enough to vent his anger.

After thinking, he made a special trip to the medical department's station at the forward base.

Blocking the medical department's door, Old Man Murphy fiercely 'praised' Third-Rank Wizard Boluo Salosasa for his 'wise' leadership of the medical department.

He lavishly praised Sera Lin wizard for cultivating excellent potion researchers and potion makers, yet under Salosasa's leadership they abandoned a good research and academic path, instead choosing to develop in a direction of intrigue and scheming, playing tricks.

These remarks and actions infuriated Wizard Salosasa to the point of blowing his top, and he shouted that he would duel Old Man Murphy, who was spouting nonsense relying on his seniority.

Later, it was the Paro Sage who stepped in to mediate.

This only made Wizard Salosasa let go of grudging against Old Man Murphy and abandon the thought of dueling.

When leaving the forward base and returning to the rear camp, Old Man Murphy held his head high, like a victorious general after a great battle.

Vigorous and spirited.

Lin Ke, via Asande's shared 'livestream,' watched the climax of this farce.

That is, Wizard Salosasa, enraged by Old Man Murphy, jumped up and shouted for a duel, while Old Man Murphy, with a thick-skinned face, said he was merely a second-rank wizard and couldn't beat Salosasa, so he directly conceded.

After watching, Lin Ke was utterly stunned.

He had thought that after learning from the Paro Sage, his ability to provoke people was already quite good.

He hadn't expected that even among the strong, there are stronger hands.

Old Man Mo Fei actually possesses such a jaw-dropping skill.

Impressive! Impressive!

Translation: "Impressive! Impressive!" or "Admirable! Admirable!" We'll do "Impressive! Impressive!"

Looks like I need to go find Old Man Mo Fei to learn some new techniques.

After a while, it should come in handy when dealing with Lo Ken.

Translation: "After a while, dealing with Loken should come in handy." Or "In the future, when dealing with Loken, it should be useful." We'll do: "After some time, when dealing with Loken, it should come in handy."

Wizard World, West Coast, Ruowosuosi City.

Thus line: "Wizard World, West Coast, Ruowosuosi City."

Witch Selin stared at the two sets of potions before her, plus the potion description she had just finished reading, and was utterly speechless.

Translation: "Witch Selin stared at the two sets of potions before her, as well as a potion description she had just finished reading, feeling quite speechless." We'll do: "Witch Selin looked at the two sets of potions in front of her, as well as a potion description she had just finished reading, feeling quite speechless."

«That little brat is throwing a tantrum, never-ending, right? »

Translation: "«You little brat throwing a tantrum, never ending, right? »" We'll keep quotes. We'll translate: "«You little brat throwing a tantrum, never ending, right? »"

Witch Selin couldn't help but feel speechless at not being able to guess what Lin Ke was up to.

She knew full well that Lin Ke's soul originated from another dimension, making him an 'outsider'.

Translation: "She well knew that Lin Ke's soul origin came from some other dimension, making him an 'outsider'." We'll do: "She well knew that Lin Ke's soul origin came from a certain other world, making him an 'outsider'."

Yet she consistently called Lin Ke a little guy and treated him as a genuine little brat, and there was a reason for that.

Translation: "Yet she always called Lin Ke a little guy and treated him as a true brat, and there was a reason for that." We'll do: "Yet she consistently called Lin Ke a little fellow and always treated him as a genuine brat, and there was a reason for that."

The mysteries of the soul are boundless.

Translation: "The mysteries of the soul are endless." We'll do: "The mysteries of the soul are endless."

The mysteries of the bond between flesh and soul are also boundless.

Translation: "The mysteries of the union between flesh and soul are also endless." We'll do: "The mysteries of the union between flesh and soul are also endless."

The wizard world has long had predecessors who researched this.

Translation: "The wizard world has long had predecessors who conducted research." We'll do: "The wizard world has long had predecessors who conducted research."

When the soul of a roughly century-old ordinary person is reincarnated into an eleven- or twelve-year-old body, their intellect, emotions, and thought patterns gradually grow younger.

Translation: "When a hundred-something-year-old ordinary person's soul 'reincarnates' and merges with an eleven- or twelve-year-old body, their intellect, emotions, and thought patterns gradually become younger." We'll do: "When a hundred-something-year-old ordinary person's soul 'reincarnates' and merges with an eleven- or twelve-year-old body, their intellect, emotions, and thought patterns gradually become younger."

Rather than retaining the gloom and melancholy of being about a hundred years old.

Translation: "Rather than retaining the gloom and melancholy of being a hundred-something years old." We'll do: "Rather than retaining the gloom and melancholy of being a hundred-something years old."

Thus, no matter how mature Lin Ke considers himself, his actions often reveal the traits of a twelve- or thirteen-year-old boy.

Translation: "Therefore, no matter how mature Lin Ke considers himself, many of his actions often reveal the traits of a twelve- or thirteen-year-old boy." We'll do: "Therefore, no matter how mature Lin Ke considers himself, many of his actions often reveal the traits of a twelve- or thirteen-year-old boy."

Hot-blooded, reckless, just seeking instant gratification.

Translation: "Hot-blooded, reckless, just seeking immediate gratification." We'll do: "Hot-blooded, reckless, just seeking immediate gratification."

However, in his everyday conduct, he merely appears somewhat more mature.

Translation: "But in everyday conduct, he appears relatively more mature." We'll do: "But in everyday conduct, he appears relatively more mature."

Lin Ke Grand, in the eyes of Witch Selin and Sage Paro, is truly just a little brat!

Translation: "Linke Grand, in the eyes of Witch Selin and Sage Paro, is truly just a brat!" We'll do: "Linke Grand, in the eyes of Witch Selin and Sage Paro, is truly just a brat!"

After her sigh, Witch Selin still went ahead and tested the two sets of potions.

Translation: "After her sigh, Witch Selin still proceeded to test the two sets of potions." We'll do: "After her sigh, Witch Selin still proceeded to test the two sets of potions."

The test results matched the potion description almost exactly, with hardly any deviation.

Translation: "The test results matched the potion description almost exactly." We'll do: "The test results matched the potion description almost exactly."

This proves that the body-refining potion developed by Lin Ke is truly very suitable for Lo Ken Morton.

Translation: "This proves that the body-refining potion developed by Lin Ke is truly well suited for Loken Morton." We'll do: "This proves that the body-refining potion developed by Lin Ke is truly well suited for Loken Morton."

Witch Selin gave it careful thought, decided to comply with Lin Ke's wish, sent a set of all-around enhancing potions to Lo Ken, and sternly ordered him to try them and provide feedback.

Translation: "Witch Selin gave it careful thought, decided to comply with Lin Ke's wish, sent a set of all-around enhancing potions to Loken, and in a stern tone ordered him to definitely try it and give feedback." We'll do: "Witch Selin gave it careful thought, decided to comply with Lin Ke's wish, sent a set of all-around enhancing potions to Loken, and in a stern tone ordered him to definitely try it and give feedback."

In this matter, Witch Selin stands on Lin Ke's side.

Translation: "This matter shows Witch Selin's stance on Lin Ke's side." We'll do: "This matter shows Witch Selin's stance on Lin Ke's side."

It's not that Witch Selin disregards Lo Ken's self-esteem.

Translation: "It's not that Witch Selin disregards Loken's self-esteem." We'll do: "It's not that Witch Selin disregards Loken's self-esteem."

But compared to promotion, losing a little face is nothing.

Translation: "But compared to promotion, losing a little face is nothing." We'll do: "But compared to promotion, losing a little face is nothing."

Moreover, Lo Ken was at fault first, so he should bear this cost.

Translation: "Moreover, Loken was at fault first, so he should bear this cost." We'll do: "Moreover, Loken was at fault first, so he should bear this cost."

When Lo Ken received the potions, his whole body went numb instantly.

Translation: "When Loken received the potions, his whole body went numb instantly." We'll do: "When Loken received the potions, his whole body went numb instantly."

Just a few days ago, he had sworn he would never go beg Lin Ke Grand, that pretty boy.

Translation: "He had just sworn a few days earlier that he would never go beg Linke Grand, that pretty boy." We'll do: "He had just sworn a few days earlier that he would never go beg Linke Grand, that pretty boy."

As a result, the sister he deeply loved, Selin, actually sent him the body-refining potion developed by that pretty boy.

Translation: "As a result, the Selin he deeply loves actually sent him the body-refining potion developed by that pretty boy." We'll do: "As a result, the Selin he deeply loves actually sent him the body-refining potion developed by that pretty boy."

If he weren't jealous of the pretty boy's potion-making talent, nor jealous of the pretty boy earning Selin's favor, praise, and closeness, could he have then bullied the smaller and slapped off the pretty boy's arm?

Translation: "If he weren't jealous of the pretty boy's potion-making talent, nor jealous of the pretty boy gaining Selin's favor, praise, and closeness, could he have then bullied the smaller and slapped off the pretty boy's arm?" We'll do: "If he weren't jealous of the pretty boy's potion-making talent, nor jealous of the pretty boy gaining Selin's favor, praise, and closeness, could he have then bullied the smaller and slapped off the pretty boy's arm?"

Could he disregard consequences, smear the pretty boy's image, and threaten and intimidate him?

Translation: "Could he disregard consequences, tarnish the pretty boy's image, and threaten and intimidate him?" We'll do: "Could he disregard consequences, tarnish the pretty boy's image, and threaten and intimidate him?"

No!

Translation: "No!" We'll do: "No!"

So Lo Ken actually knows full well that Lin Ke Grand's developed body-refining potion will undoubtedly be very suitable for him.

Translation: "So, Loken actually knows full well that Linke Grand's body-refining potion will undoubtedly be very suitable for him." We'll do: "So, Loken actually knows full well that Linke Grand's body-refining potion will undoubtedly be very suitable for him."

But the clearer he is, the less he can use it.

Translation: "But the clearer he is, the less he can use it." We'll do: "But the clearer he is, the less he can use it."

Once he uses it, he'll probably never be able to quit.

Translation: "Once he uses it, he'll probably never be able to get free." We'll do: "Once he uses it, he'll probably never be able to get free."

For a body-refining wizard, bodily reactions don't lie.

Translation: "For a body-refining wizard, bodily reactions don't lie." We'll do: "For a body-refining wizard, bodily reactions don't lie."

If one could obtain a better, more suitable potion at a relatively low cost.

Translation: "If one could obtain a better, more suitable potion at a relatively low cost." We'll do: "If one could obtain a better, more suitable potion at a relatively low cost."

Even if one's heart is unwilling, the body will rebel.

Translation: "Even if one's heart is unwilling, the body will rebel." We'll do: "Even if one's heart is unwilling, the body will rebel."

In worldly affairs, there are pros and cons.

Translation: "In worldly affairs, there are pros and cons." We'll do: "In worldly affairs, there are pros and cons."

Lo Ken looked at the set of seven bottles in his hand and already foresaw the day he would lose all face.

Translation: "Loken looked at the set of seven bottles in his hand, already foreseeing the day he would lose all face." We'll do: "Loken looked at the set of seven bottles in his hand, already foreseeing the day he would lose all face."

«Damn it, what the hell! »

After cursing bitterly, Lo Ken rubbed his bald head, really wanting to ram into that narrow-minded pretty boy.

Translation: "After cursing bitterly, Loken rubbed his bald head, really wanting to ram his head into that narrow-minded pretty boy." We'll do: "After cursing bitterly, Loken rubbed his bald head, really wanting to ram his head into that narrow-minded pretty boy."

Too bad he can't.

Translation: "Too bad he can't." We'll do: "Too bad he can't."

Lo Ken had no choice but to try this set of potions.

Translation: "Loken had no choice but to try this set of potions." We'll do: "Loken had no choice but to try this set of potions."

A set of seven bottles, one bottle per day.

Translation: "A set of seven bottles, one bottle per day." We'll do: "A set of seven bottles, one bottle per day."

Seven days passed quickly.

Translation: "Seven days passed quickly." We'll do: "Seven days passed quickly."

A set of potions was used up quickly.

Translation: "The set of potions was used up quickly." We'll do: "The set of potions was used up quickly."

Lo Ken didn't know how to express his feelings.

Translation: "Loken didn't know how to express his feelings." We'll do: "Loken didn't know how to express his feelings."

Speaking solely of the potion's effect, it is undoubtedly very, very, very good.

Translation: "Speaking solely of the potion's effect, it is undoubtedly very, very, very good." We'll do: "Speaking solely of the potion's effect, it is undoubtedly very, very, very good."

Plus the condition guaranteeing uninterrupted potion supply, it is undoubtedly very, very, very damn.

Just as he was thinking about how to deal with it, Witch Selin sent a video call request.

Translation: "Just as he was thinking about how to get past it, Witch Selin sent a video communication request." We'll do: "Just as he was thinking about how to get past it, Witch Selin sent a video communication request."

After hesitating a moment, Lo Ken did not instantly answer as he usually did.

Translation: "After hesitating a moment, Loken did not instantly answer as he usually did." We'll do: "After hesitating a moment, Loken did not instantly answer as he usually did."

«Don't want to ask for help? »

Translation: "«Don't want to ask for help? »" We'll do: "«Don't want to ask for help? »"

Witch Selin directly asked coldly, «Unwilling to lose face? »

Translation: "Witch Selin directly asked coldly, «Unwilling to lose face? »" We'll do: "Witch Selin directly asked coldly, «Unwilling to lose face? »"

Lo Ken was hesitant and speechless.

Translation: "Loken was stammering and speechless." We'll do: "Loken was stammering and speechless."

«You handle it yourself then. »

Translation: "«You handle it yourself then. »" We'll do: "«You handle it yourself then. »"

Witch Selin dropped that line and then hung up the call.

Translation: "Witch Selin threw down those words and then hung up the communication." We'll do: "Witch Selin threw down those words and then hung up the communication."

«Damn! »

Luo Ken burst out swearing.

His resentful, uncompetitive look would be better met with a good scolding.

No choice; to avoid affecting Sister Se Lin's impression of him, Luo Ken reluctantly dragged his feet to the rear camp, to the pharmacy department.

In the recently established research group's laboratory, Lin Ke was found.

"I…"

His lips muttered for a long while, but Luo Ken couldn't utter a complete sentence.

Lin Ke smiled, gesturing to the potions already prepared and packed in a box, enough for two months of use, and said in a light tone:

"No need to say more—just take them."

All Lin Ke wanted was for Luo Ken to lower his head.

Just coming to get the potions is enough; whether he speaks softly or not doesn't matter.

After this, can Luo Ken still act tough in front of Lin Ke?

Impossible!

The goal's achieved—let's leave it at that, quit while we're ahead.

Don't overdo it!

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