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Chapter 733 : Chapter 733
Chapter 733: Investment from the Third Academy Head
The scenery inside the World Fragment was actually not uncommon; it was merely novel to look at.
So, after touring it with Academy Head Mei and a few other Witch Sisters, we all came out.
The main purpose of this trip was for Academy Head Mei to help me clear those Spatial Markers, resolve the mess left by the Wizard Academy inside the World Fragment, and address the potential issue of the World Fragment's Void coordinates being leaked.
However, the fact that Academy Head Mei could so quickly locate and clear all of the tens of thousands of Spatial Markers meant that the Transcendent Witch's perception ability had reached a level where it could cover an entire World Fragment.
These markers were all located in various special areas of the World Fragment, so the terrifying nature of this ability was apparent.
But even so, Academy Head Mei still implied that I might find residual Grass and Tree Elves in the World Fragment, which meant there was a high probability that there were indeed Elves the Wizards had overlooked, hiding somewhere.
However, one or two wouldn't serve much purpose; I would just treat it as a surprise encounter at some future moment.
"After taking this tour, Xiao Han, have you figured out how you want to utilize this World Fragment?"
Academy Head Mei asked.
"Or do you not have any good ideas for now?"
"I… I really don't have any good ideas yet."
I shook my head and said.
After all, the Earth Vein of this World Fragment could not withstand too much disturbance, so it was naturally unsuitable for large-scale topographical modification and vegetation cutting.
This significantly reduced what could be done inside the World Fragment.
And using it to breed or plant anything to create economic value… didn't seem viable either.
"However, I do have some other ideas, but they are still in the conceptual stage. I want to try planting the Myriad Connection Main Network Tree here, and then see if I can modify it into a form that can protect the Earth Vein. I still feel that the Earth Vein inside the World Fragment is too fragile."
I explained.
And I had some other ideas too.
I wanted to try planting the seeds of the Plant Technology here.
If possible, this place would likely become a botanical garden to house the Plant Technology, or perhaps a technology park?
Of course, I would also try to get some Mutated Beasts similar to those in the Expansion Realm, the kind that had undergone the Great Wisdom Enlightenment Spell.
This might provide me with material to research the Wisdom Bestowal Technique and the derivation of the Great Wisdom Weaving Seed.
A technique and a derivation that I had almost forgotten since their provisional completion in the Expansion Realm.
The main reason was the lack of experimental subjects, and I had indeed been too busy lately.
"The Earth Vein inside a World Fragment is indeed fragile. This is a common problem for World Fragments, so a World Fragment is essentially a consumable item that requires continuous maintenance."
Academy Head Mei also nodded, acknowledging that this was indeed a problem.
"But if you, Xiao Han, can manage to maintain the World Fragment's Earth Vein using the Myriad Connection Main Network Tree, I believe a large number of Witches will seek cooperation for this technique."
"Eh? Couldn't such a technique possibly not exist? Didn't the Witch World already have a process for establishing World Fragment pioneering sources?"
I asked, somewhat incredulously.
"Such a technique does exist. Looking at the Witch race, there are quite a few classifications of techniques. However, there are many problems that need to be solved, such as the most common issue of difficulty in popularization, and the cost issue. So, in the end, it's simpler to just replace the fragment or directly ask a Star Alchemist to help repair it."
"Alright then, but I don't have much energy to deal with this right now."
I sighed, not pursuing this issue further.
"So, you plan to leave this World Fragment idle for now?"
"More or less. Big Sis Mei, is there something you want to discuss?"
I nodded and counter-questioned.
I had a feeling that Academy Head Mei wanted to continue the conversation based on this issue.
"Have you considered refining this World Fragment into a Dungeon Space?"
Academy Head Mei asked.
"Eh?"
"Surprised? The World Fragment being used now still relies on the Wizards' technique. Such a huge and clumsy World Fragment is not only inconvenient but also cannot be stored in general Storage Equipment."
"Ah? This can't be stored in Storage Equipment?"
Storage Equipment can contain Storage Equipment, can't it…
I complained inwardly.
"Of course. Although Storage Equipment can be layered like a Russian doll, it can't quite contain a World Fragment. This involves some important theories at the spatial level. If you are interested in this, Xiao Han, I can recommend some relevant books for you to read."
"Then… alright then. But Big Sis Mei, what did you mean earlier about refining it into a Dungeon Space?"
I asked curiously.
Although I also wanted to ask what Academy Head Mei used to store this World Fragment earlier, I ultimately didn't ask.
It was most likely some kind of special storage device, or a Spatial Sealing Spell, or something similar.
"Naturally, it is to use the Alchemy most familiar to Witches to encapsulate this World Fragment. The Witch race's Dungeon World Alchemy is much more powerful than this Sorcery; at least after refinement, it won't be so large."
Academy Head Mei looked at the massive Sorcery Tool next to her with a look of distaste.
"Can it be placed in Storage Equipment then?"
I asked.
"Mhm, mhm… if it's the main body, it still cannot be. A World Fragment can never be placed inside general Storage Equipment. But its main body can be made into an accessory that suits the Witches' aesthetic and worn on the body. Are you sure you don't want to try it, Xiao Han?"
"Then I definitely want to try it."
Hearing that it could be so convenient, why wouldn't I try it?
"But… how do I do it? Should I look for a Star Alchemist Witch Sister to help me?"
"If you trust me, I can help you take care of this matter," Academy Head Mei said.
"Really?"
"Of course. Star Alchemists, though rare and mostly pioneering small worlds on the Void boundaries, are not absent from the Witch Academy. At least, many Star Alchemist Witches are involved in the Main World's Earth Vein Repair Technique."
"Then asking such a Witch Sister to act would require…"
"Xiao Han, do you always compartmentalize value so clearly?"
Academy Head Mei suddenly interrupted my question.
"Many things have a value that cannot be measured by ordinary means."
"Ah?"
"I'm joking. If you, Xiao Han, really had to pay an equivalent price to gain the qualification for refining a Dungeon World, I'll be frank: you don't have the heritage for that yet."
"You just saw it. Those Witches who followed us inside don't have their own Dungeon Space. Although they claim to be poor Witches, they are still Transcendent Witches with terrifying accumulated wealth. The invisible value they possess—knowledge, experience, insights, techniques, and even experimental products and by-products—is immeasurable."
"So…"
I asked somewhat hesitantly.
"You can view this as an investment from her in you, how about that?"
"Investment?"
"Yes, just like my investment in you—that Grand Spellbook. I even somewhat regret rashly asking you for the two Primal Spell Sequences of the Fool's Dream Clan back then."
Although Academy Head Mei said so, she did not look overly regretful.
Did she lose out?
Investing in a Xiao Han with such infinite potential and only asking for two Primal Spell Sequences in return…
No.
Mei Linde was very clear that those two Primal Spell Sequences of the Fool's Dream Clan were merely equivalent bargaining chips at the time.
Xiao Han did not yet understand the concept of Primal Spells, but later… she welcomed Xiao Han to repay those two Primal Spell Sequences in any way.
She stood to lose nothing either way.
However, using the term "losing out" to measure her relationship with Xiao Han was too formal, so she usually avoided it.
"Alright…"
Hearing that it was another investment, I lowered my head and accepted it.
The former me hated being in debt and would immediately repay it as soon as I had the ability.
But now… I was debt-ridden and didn't care anymore.
Aside from this most obvious investment from Mei Linde, the personal debts owed to the other Witch Sisters were reflected in every aspect.
They might say that I didn't owe them anything, but the friendship was real, and I would always remember it.
Not to mention the Witch Sisters who voluntarily gathered to help me research the Grand Spellbook, and later the Myriad Connection Main Network Tree laboratory established in the Expansion Realm, and then the Power Network research team…
Basically, everyone who helped me along the way was at least a Transcendent Witch.
I vaguely remembered the second Academy Head I knew, Bev Ailana.
I first met her and thought she was serious and aloof, but she ended up leaving me with the impression of being funny and aggressive.
But this was only my perspective—her favoritism toward me.
In the eyes of other students, she was still the overbearing Academy Head I first met!
"Um… can I curiously ask who this Star Alchemist Witch Sister who wants to invest in me is?"
I asked.
After all, since the other party wanted to invest in me… I should at least know who they are, right?
"Her name is Serina Palitzer. You should have heard of her. I remember mentioning her to you."
"Serina…"
I pondered the name for a moment and quickly matched it with a Witch.
"It's her! That Academy Head!"
Isn't that the third Academy Head I know!
And… and she even accepted my Grand Seed of Knowledge!
"You remember her after all?"
"That Academy Head is actually a Star Alchemist?"
Even now, I was still somewhat surprised.
"Yes, the more experienced a Witch is, the more they will accumulate some less commonly used techniques," Mei Linde explained.
"In that case, I will trouble Big Sis Mei with this matter."
"You agreed so quickly?"
"Yes."
I nodded.
Since many things were already destined, I naturally didn't need to worry so much.
At least for now, my journey has been quite smooth, hasn't it?
Making a good relationship with an Academy Head is never a loss, no matter what.
So, I quickly made my decision on this topic, without much hesitation.
And Academy Head Mei also promised that, based on her experience, the Dungeon World should be delivered to me around the time the next semester starts.
I have to say, the style of the Sorcery Tool the Wizards used to seal the World Fragment really didn't suit me.
Such a massive item was only suitable for fixed storage, with the World Fragment's coordinates recorded for Teleportation.
Thinking about it that way, the massive number of Spatial Markers in the original World Fragment was understandable.
After saying goodbye to the Academy Head and the others, I prepared to return to the laboratory.
I wanted to make sure to write down all my ideas in the next two days and provide them to Yi Rui and her team.
Although they were responsible for the branch of the Metamorphic Incubation experiment and the improvement of the Magic Power Source Body Cultivation Method, I was generally in charge of the Self-generating Magic Power project.
In theory, I only needed to continuously experiment with Self-awakened Body Cultivation and Self-generating Magic Power, exploring the relationship between the two and summarizing the ritual method of their birth and architecture.
But out of concern for them, I still tried my best to provide some assistance.
Moreover, Big Sis Bai was also involved in the Magic Power Source Body Cultivation Method experiment.
According to Big Sis Bai, she had nothing much to do during the holiday.
Besides necessary cultivation, she was mostly accumulating knowledge, such as self-studying Runology and reviewing True Editing technique.
So, she decided to do something more meaningful, such as helping me try to create this brand new Body Cultivation model.
Big Sis Bai, after all, was a Transcendent Witch with a deep foundation in Body Cultivation, possessing absolute authority to guide a group of students based on her Body Cultivation foundation.
Even if Big Sis Bai couldn't offer any new ideas in terms of innovation, it was still very easy for her to prevent them from making common sense mistakes.
After all, Yi Rui and her team were merely newbies who had just started Body Cultivation fundamentals.
Just as I was planning all this, I realized I had unwittingly walked out of Academy Head Mei's office.
"Hmm? Strange…"
I muttered softly, feeling a little strange.
In theory, I should have chosen to directly teleport back to the laboratory.
But only when I noticed the anomaly did I realize something was wrong.
"Destiny again."
I frowned and pulled a thread of Destiny from myself.
I have to say that Destiny is truly easy to fall for if one is not careful, but once one realizes its existence, it is nothing.
I originally thought this was just Destiny simply pushing me into some script, but I was too lazy to deal with these annoying matters now; I had more important things to do.
Until I discovered the anomaly in that thread of Destiny.
This thread of Destiny did not seem like a thread floating in the shallow layer of Destiny; it was more like… an artificial refinement.
And the only person in my knowledge who could refine Destiny was Big Sis Trixie, the Destiny Alchemist.
I took the thread of Destiny into my hand, feeling somewhat helpless but also expectant.
After all, the refinement of the Lucky Coin Destiny Alchemical Item that Big Sis Trixie attempted on me… was grudgingly successful?
I wasn't sure if it counted as a success, but in any case, it was completed in the final stage, except that it didn't become an Alchemical Item.
Instead, due to my "willfulness," it became a Transcendent Item.
To this day, I still haven't figured out the effect of this "inauspicious" Lucky Coin, which glowed with ominous red Destiny.
Compared to Alchemical Items, using a Transcendent Item requires paying an equivalent price.
Never mind… I hope Trixie can accept it.
After all, I only made the choice I believed was correct.
Following that thread of Destiny, I arrived at a… coffee shop.
"Oh? You're here. I felt the Destiny thread break just now, and I thought you wouldn't come."
In a booth in the open area of the coffee shop, a familiar figure sat leisurely.
She seemed a little surprised that I arrived on time.
"I apologize, Big Sis Trixie. I just haven't quite adapted to this Destiny-driven meeting. I thought the World Consciousness was pushing me into the script to be a laborer again."
I said apologetically, then sat down across from Big Sis Trixie.
"Then that's my fault. I'll be more careful next time. I almost forgot that Xiao Han is a child who can see Destiny."
Trixie said, looking troubled and slightly apologetic.
"How about next time, I'll just write an invitation with Destiny? I originally thought that this unexpected encounter would allow us to gain more joy that is outside of life's expectations. This time, I overdid it."