Tiek, with a stern expression, slid the "Ring of Mystic Arts" onto his index finger and, without looking back, walked straight to the front hall, finding a seat.
It was a peculiar sensation; his perspective seemed split in two. In front of him lay a spacious exhibition hall, lined with shelves like ...
2023-11-16 03:21:39 +0000 UTC View Post"Professor Lynn, what should we do now?"
Once the security team had withdrawn, Pearce, Darren, and the rest wore expressions of deep concern. Even though Lynn had handled the attackers, no one knew if another assault would follow, nor could they be sure they wouldn't become the next targets.
"...
2023-11-16 03:21:29 +0000 UTC View PostThe security squad, apart from Phillip and his group, swiftly arrived at the scene upon receiving the message. Archbishop Anluke himself led the team. After inspecting the two attackers and noting down the details, Anluke instructed a few wizards to take the individuals for identity verification, hoping to unearth any possible leads. He then tu...
2023-11-16 03:20:56 +0000 UTC View PostThe temporary magic barrier was as feeble as paper before the peculiar dagger.
But this momentary pause, this fleeting apparition, was enough for Lynn. With a forceful push from his right foot against the ground, leveraging the reactive force, he swiftly leaned back, evading the dagger aiming for ...
2023-11-16 03:20:30 +0000 UTC View PostTiek was utterly bewildered. He had thought that, with two months of advanced study in Math Sorcery and a well-stocked knowledge base, tackling Math Sorcery problems would be a breeze.
But this first problem had him stumped.
If the sequence had stopped at a few hundred or a few thousand, he c...
2023-11-16 03:20:20 +0000 UTC View PostRecent appearances of powerful creatures within the Magic Stone Mine and the sudden emergence of the Doomsday Sect made Lynn sense a hint of danger.
The former wasn't something he could meddle with. Even if those legendary wizards joined forces and couldn't solve this trouble, his own efforts would likely ...
2023-11-16 03:20:00 +0000 UTC View PostIn the days following the assault on Fayz, the entire city of Greenreel was on edge. A colossal black dragon crashing down was impossible to conceal, stirring widespread unease.
Despite the Council's swift clarification that the legendary wizard was attacked by unknown creatures withi...
2023-11-16 03:19:50 +0000 UTC View PostThe Pain Bee (Level 2), Ironclad Bee (Level 2), Swift Ironclad Bee (Level 3).
After the two new queens from these three bee species reached maturity, Hua Mi simultaneously conducted five hybrid experiments.
Cyan Fire Bee X Swift Ironclad Bee;
Cyan Fire Bee X Ironclad Bee;
Great...
2023-11-15 23:54:27 +0000 UTC View PostHua Mi maneuvered through the woods, aided by the mighty bee swarm, flying towards the small wooden house.
It was already dusk by the time he returned.
From a distance, he saw the greenhouse intact, the two active armors dutifully guarding it, everything just as he had left it.
Upon entering the greenhouse,...
2023-11-15 23:54:18 +0000 UTC View PostThe sword sliced through the abyssal crevice with little resistance, splitting it in two.
"What was that sound?" Hua Mi tilted his head, perplexed by the peculiar noise emanating from the depths of the abyss. It resembled... a horn!
It lasted but a second before abruptly ceasing.
Simultaneously, the severed...
2023-11-15 23:54:09 +0000 UTC View Post"Hua Mi?"
"This sounds like a human naming style."
The blacksmith continued hammering the metal ingot, the reverberations causing discomfort in Hua Mi's ears.
"It does sound like a human style," Hua Mi nodded, "but who is she?"
"I don't know."
"...," Hua Mi was l...
2023-11-15 23:53:58 +0000 UTC View Post"T-this must be a blessing from the Mother Goddess!" Canister Fire Dude looked at the pale flame in his palm with reverence. "Only the Mother Goddess can bestow such a flame!"
"The Mother Goddess's... blessing?" Hua Mi's thoughts wandered.
Mother Goddess, Fire Seed, Temple, Blessing...
Could that power, more...
2023-11-15 23:53:47 +0000 UTC View PostBefore me stood a towering, straight-edged palace, resembling a golden sword thrust into the sky.
A staircase of over a hundred steps led to the main entrance of the palace. The doors, also made of brass, bore intricate carvings that gleamed blindingly under the firelit sky.
Despite its other charms, this city suff...
2023-11-15 23:53:35 +0000 UTC View PostIn an instant, all sense of direction vanished.
A force squeezed and pulled at him, leaving him grasping for something, anything—but his touch found only emptiness. It was an expanse of void surrounding him.
Suddenly, gravity returned.
His feet met solid ground, but for a moment, he struggled to reg...
2023-11-15 23:53:20 +0000 UTC View PostHua Mi gripped the magic box.
His mental power delved into it, smoothly establishing a connection with the mighty bee swarm.
With a thought, the entire swarm appeared in front of him instantly, not flying out one by one as he imagined but collectively transported through space.
Aim the m...
2023-11-15 23:53:05 +0000 UTC View PostAs the evening descended, Hua Mi headed to the greenhouse to tend to the flower field. It had become a routine, twice a day, morning and evening, checking on the three batches of Thundering Blossoms that thrived without any issues. It proved Hua Mi's proficiency as a florist.
"Should I stay overnight here?"
W...
2023-11-15 23:52:56 +0000 UTC View Post"Hua Mi, Abyss Scholars are all mentally unstable!"
"Don't say that, they should be seen as heroes."
"Crazy heroes!"
"To withstand the Abyss's invasion, they are too powerful!"
Ignoring the intense discussion behind her, Xiao Hong continued to explain to him, "Abyss ...
2023-11-15 23:52:45 +0000 UTC View PostHua Mi stayed up late studying the "strategy" until his mental faculties couldn't endure any longer, prompting him to finally retire to bed.
In his dreams, he found himself in the Brass City.
Tower-like structures of brass stood magnificently before him, a sight that shook him to the core. It was a concoction of architectural sketches seen in Alys...
2023-11-15 23:04:31 +0000 UTC View Post"Huah! (Wow!)"
With the added arm drive, flying did feel much smoother for Hua Mi. But just starting out, he didn't dare to fly too high. He kept to a height of one or two meters above ground, not daring to be too active in his flight.
"It doesn't feel like flying, more like surfing..."
Perhaps because he was flying too low and too slow, Hua ...
2023-11-15 23:04:22 +0000 UTC View PostHua Mi meticulously recreated the scout bee template and made notes in his journal.
"Scout Bee:
Derived from the common Chinese honeybee, similar in size but with shorter, harder, and denser fur, emitting light at the tips of their antennae…
Lifespan: 1
Reproductive Capability: 0.6
Productivity: 1
Attack Power: 1
Defense: ...
2023-11-15 23:04:10 +0000 UTC View PostFirstly, the mortality rate had indeed decreased significantly.
This time, only about 10% of the bees perished inside the hive.
Moreover, after a thorough check, Hua Mi discovered two advantageous mutated individuals among them.
Double yolk! Of course, among over eight thousand, having two was still a relatively low probability.
However. 2023-11-15 23:03:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Hua Mi had a tendency to view things through a suspicious lens, always assuming the worst motives—like the desire for sole credit.
Maybe she feared having her achievements stolen, thus she kept her plans secret, hiring an unrelated human as her adventure companion to ensure she'd be the first to make the discovery.
But was it really so?
Al...
2023-11-15 23:03:44 +0000 UTC View PostMoving such a big house? That's simply not possible.
Hua Mi reckoned it was set up using magic similar to the magic box, capable of shrinking for easy transportation. But this house was obviously much more advanced than a magic box.
"Carrying a house around, is the master a snail?" Hua Mi chuckled at the thought, wondering if maybe she could ask for...
2023-11-15 23:03:35 +0000 UTC View PostOn the other hand—
The seven Pseudo-Flower Spirits, after deliberation, made a decision that defied their ancestors. They opted to reside within the greenhouse. It'd be more convenient for tending to the flower field, saving them the daily back-and-forth. Plus, they adored the ambiance within the greenhouse.
Of course, Hua Mi was more than wi...
2023-11-15 23:03:27 +0000 UTC View PostHua Mi hadn't seen Hilia for a few days, and she seemed to be embracing a newfound freedom. Gone were the days of her tying her hair up; now it cascaded loosely over her shoulders. It was no longer as sleek and black as before, exuding a fluffy and wild quality that she seemed entirely nonchalant about. While she wasn't yet disheve...
2023-11-15 23:03:18 +0000 UTC View PostArtificial flower cultivation requires careful planning. You can't just randomly scatter seeds on the ground; it would lead to significant resource wastage and affect the future growth of flowers.
The distance between seeds needs to be well-managed to maximize flower growth within a limited s...
2023-11-15 23:03:08 +0000 UTC View Post“This term has never been associated with me,” Alyss remarked calmly, yet Hua Mi realized she might have inadvertently hit a nerve.
Her distinct non-elven features might appear harmless or even uniquely beautiful to outsiders. However, within the elven community, they could prompt disdain.
In Hua Mi’...
2023-11-15 23:02:59 +0000 UTC View Post"I want to refine a magical potion with zero side effects and toxins," Hua Mi sincerely stated. "After witnessing your work, I understand the core technical skills of alchemy. I came today to ask you to accept me as your disciple."
"..."
To be honest, Hua Mi almost wanted to become her apprentice. If not for his lack of affinity with mag...
2023-11-15 21:59:14 +0000 UTC View PostThat night, Hua Mi handed her 50g of gold powder as an advance payment.
After the greenhouse was completed, she would pay the remaining 100g.
An agreement was reached, and they both dispersed.
Curious, Hua Mi asked where she would be staying.
The answer was her own home.
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2023-11-15 21:58:58 +0000 UTC View PostShe, like Sindra, had skin as fair as snow and delicate features. However, her right half of the face was peculiar. The right eyeball was almost entirely white, with faint, fine azure scales scattered around the eye socket. Moreover, a sharp fang extended downward from the right corner of her mouth.
Hua Mi immediately recalled the unique nat...
2023-11-15 21:58:12 +0000 UTC View Post