Harry Potter: Magic and Guns

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"Card or cash?"

Harry held a money pouch in one hand and a gold storage card in the other. As a young millionaire, a mere 88,000 was hardly enough to make him blink.

For ordinary people who work tirelessly, this was an astronomical sum. Converted into gold galleons, the price of over 300,000 was enough to match the savings of a small family. But money came easily to Harry. Worst case scenario, he could wait six months to a year and find another lucrative venture. Black market deals and double-crossing criminals were incredibly profitable.

"Card, then."

The old man sighed helplessly. Perhaps this was fate. He had heard of Dumbledore—the wizard who was considered the undisputed leader of the European magical world. A man whose reputation matched his strength. If his guess was correct, this item was none other than the legendary "Elder Wand" from European magical lore.

Such powerful artifacts existed in the Taishi Celestial Empire as well. After all, their ancestors had also participated in the war against the Demon Gods. Unlike other countries, where the names of these warriors faded into legend, the records of their ancestors were preserved in historical texts.

Despite the chaotic nature of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, the historical records of Taishi Celestial Empire remained more complete than those of other nations that had lost their traditions entirely.

After completing the transaction, Harry didn't rush to awaken the sword's edge.

"Grandpa, you seem to know a lot about materials harvested from Demon Gods?"

"What, are you interested?"

Harry nodded, feigning curiosity.

"Alright, I'll keep it simple for you. After the Great War of the Nine Netherworlds, less than one in ten Celestial Exiles survived. But they succeeded in slaying and dismembering a Demon God. The remains were divided into four materials: skin, bones, tendons, and core. The bones were all taken to Taishi Celestial Empire and became the foundation of Changheng's construction. It was only because they used Demon God bones that Changheng could be completed."

"As for the skin, tendons, and core, they each serve different purposes. While these materials were of little use to the Celestial Exiles, they were incredibly valuable to ordinary cultivators."

"What you have in your hand is a tendon—the world's best spellcasting medium. When channeling spiritual energy into spells, there is zero energy loss during conversion, maximizing spell potency. Even the most well-nurtured flying swords can only enhance a spell's power by around thirty times. But this material can effortlessly increase any spell's power by at least fifty times, across all aspects—strength, duration, and range—without any additional energy consumption."

"Additionally, if it is integrated into a spellcasting medium, the first infusion of a Demon Lord's magic core will provide an absolute positive enhancement. The only downside is that once fused, it cannot be separated."

"The skin has broader applications. It can absorb spiritual energy at an exceptionally high capacity. When it has accumulated enough energy, it liquefies into a special form that can merge with any material. Once fused, the material gains the highest-level conductivity for spiritual energy, akin to a superconductor. It can even integrate with a person's body, allowing those with impure spiritual roots to embark on the path of cultivation. However, it has no effect on ordinary mortals."

"As for the core, its function remains unclear. Some say it is the crystallization of a Demon God's consciousness or soul. I don't know much about it, nor have I ever encountered one."

"What, kid? Do you have something valuable on you?"

"How could I?" Harry shrugged. "These are legendary materials. Getting my hands on even one was only possible because a senior gifted it to me. And possessing such treasures can be dangerous. If it weren't for a powerful backer, I wouldn't even dare take it out."

Truth be told, Harry did own an Invisibility Cloak, a Resurrection Stone, and an unprocessed Demon God hide over three meters in length. But these weren't the kinds of things he could flaunt. The only people aware of his possessions were the three titans of European magic—Dumbledore, Grindelwald, and Nicolas Flamel. No one else knew.

After all, these three were in no shortage of rare treasures. Though the materials were precious, they weren't essential to them. Grindelwald only cared about something similar to the Elder Wand—but bigger and more powerful, like the Lance of Longinus. Dumbledore, with Grindelwald by his side, didn't even bother to claim the Elder Wand anymore. Nicolas Flamel, meanwhile, could mass-produce Philosopher's Stones, which rivaled Demon God materials in value and had even greater versatility.

"By the way, Grandpa, how do I awaken this sword's edge?"

Harry brought the conversation back on track. The transaction was complete, so the sword was officially his.

"Drip a drop of your heart's blood onto the gemstone embedded in the sword's throat, then channel your magic into the blade. Do not stop until the edge sharpens itself—that marks the completion of the spirit-binding process."

The old man handed him a wooden box containing a crystal needle. "Calm your mind and use this to prick your forehead. When you feel a slight sting, that means the heart's blood has been extracted."

"A sword cultivator may own multiple flying swords, but the time between consecrating each one with heart's blood should be at least 180 days. This allows time for the spirit to recover, as extracting heart's blood is a great strain."

Compared to wands that could transform into pistols, the traditional swords of cultivators required significantly more effort. However, considering that flying swords could achieve feats wands never could—such as perfect mind-link synchronization—this level of complexity seemed justifiable.

Harry expressed his gratitude, then left the blacksmith's forge with Fleur, concluding his final errand in Suye City.

The airship ticket that arrived alongside his Panda Village pass was quite interesting. It didn't list a departure time or location—only the destination. After asking Zhang Shan Feng about it, Harry finally learned how it worked.

This is the legendary VVIP super-privilege ticket. Unlike airplanes, flying boats operate more like high-speed airborne buses, with fixed routes but no need to account for weather conditions. The advantage of this ticket is that as long as you arrive at any flying boat terminal, you can immediately board a luxurious vessel bound for your destination.

Even in the middle of the night, this official reserved route can depart at any time. While Tianmen's teleportation is incredibly convenient and causes less dizziness compared to Portkeys, certain objects cannot be transported via magic—especially highly precise alchemical artifacts. The more delicate and valuable an item, the more crucial it is to avoid magical teleportation.

Their destination was, quite literally, a land of hidden dragons and crouching tigers—Bashu, the Wolong National Nature Reserve.

Spanning 200,000 hectares (2,000 square kilometers), this protected area also contains a unique natural magical phenomenon—a dense bamboo forest saturated with powerful magical energy. Though smaller in area than the Forbidden Forest, the magic concentration here surpasses it, making it home to several extraordinary creatures native to Taishi Tianchao.

If there is one place in the world where poachers absolutely cannot exist, it is undoubtedly the Wolong Reserve. With its compact size and the highest level of protection, the pandas living here can enjoy their days in complete peace.

Harry's destination was the middle section between the magical bamboo forest in the inner zone and the natural reserve in the outer zone. This area houses the world's most advanced panda breeding and research facility—the place where one can see the most pandas and even interact with them up close.

A direct flying boat dropped Harry and Fleur right at the entrance of the facility. Even though it wasn't a holiday, the square in front of the main gate was still bustling with domestic and international tourists eager to visit.

This was a no-fly zone, so the flying boat's arrival naturally attracted attention. As people murmured, speculating which VIP had just arrived, a staff member who had been waiting ahead of time drove up in a transparent-glass sightseeing vehicle and picked them up.

"Welcome, welcome!"

The driver was a young woman in her early twenties. Although older than both Harry and Fleur, she had a round, baby-faced appearance and stood at about 1.6 meters tall, making her look like a legally recognized 'loli.' If the three of them stood together, anyone guessing their ages would probably assume she was the youngest.

"My name is Lin Yin. I just joined as a caretaker this year. Though I haven't been here long, I've already familiarized myself with everything."

"This breeding center is huge. Even by sightseeing car, it takes a full day to tour the entire place."

"Have you two had lunch yet?"

The adorable girl let go of the steering wheel and turned to face Harry and Fleur.

"Not yet… but shouldn't you keep at least one hand on the wheel? There's a turn coming up in thirty meters."

As cute as she was, no amount of charm could offset the dangers of a reckless driver.

"Relax! It's on autopilot. Otherwise, my mentor wouldn't have let me drive to pick you up. He's one of the top caretakers here. But he's busy taking care of a newborn cub right now. By the afternoon, he should be free."

"Then, I can take you to meet the two pandas he's raised since they were little—Hu Hu and Hei Xiu. They're the stars of the facility! But recently, they got into trouble… They climbed over the fence and beat up a poor clouded leopard. So now, they're grounded—on a one-month timeout. If you go visit them, they'll definitely be thrilled!"

"Oh, right, right! I got so caught up talking that I forgot to ask your names."

The slightly airheaded Lin Yin blinked innocently before suddenly having an idea. She grabbed two fluffy black-and-white panda plushies from the car and handed one to both Harry and Fleur.

"Don't worry, I'll definitely give you a five-star review," Harry said, passing his plushie to Fleur. Fleur, now hugging both tiny pandas, smiled so brightly that her cuteness instantly went up a hundred points.

"Huh? How did you know about these?" Lin Yin asked, surprised.

"Maybe mind-reading?" Harry teased.

"Legilimency is really rude, you know. But I didn't even notice you using it." Lin Yin glanced at the jade pendant hanging from her neck before looking back at Harry curiously.

"Sorry, sorry, just kidding. I haven't learned that spell yet," Harry admitted, scratching his head awkwardly. "Are you a cultivator?"

"Mhm~" Lin Yin nodded proudly. "Of course! Though most of the caretakers here aren't. But hey, nobody said cultivators can't raise pandas! I had to study on my own for six whole years, starting from my first year of college, just to get my certification. I worked super hard!"

"Thank you for the plushies. They're adorable," Fleur said with a warm smile, waving the black-and-white panda figurine in her hand. She then gave Harry a look, silently asking him to translate for her.

"No need! I understand," Lin Yin said cheerfully. "I traveled to France before, so I picked up some French along the way."

"It's a shame Beauxbatons doesn't allow outside visitors. I heard it's the most beautiful magic school in Europe, and they even raise a herd of Abraxans! My family owns a ranch, and four years ago, an Abraxan somehow flew near our home. It was injured, so we nursed it back to health, but it still looks a bit weak. If possible…"

Lin Yin grasped Fleur's hands earnestly as she continued, "Could you help me get in touch with someone knowledgeable about Abraxans? They're really rare here in China, and I've asked around, but no one seems to know much about them."

"That won't be a problem." Fleur nodded without hesitation. "I'll ask Madame Maxime later. She takes care of them personally, and they've always been in excellent condition."

"Really?! Really?!"

Practically bouncing with excitement, Lin Yin abandoned the driver's seat and leaped to sit beside Fleur. If not for the highly advanced self-driving system, they would've crashed into a ditch by now.

On one side was an adorably energetic and friendly girl, and on the other was a stunning beauty with a commanding presence. Within minutes, the two had completely forgotten about Harry. They eagerly exchanged accessories, some cute and others sparkling, looking for all the world like a pair of long-time best friends.

Meanwhile, the car steadily drove into a road that was clearly concealed by magic. This wasn't just any forest path—it was a broad, well-maintained road, spacious enough for six vehicles to drive side by side, cutting through the dense bamboo forest.

The overwhelming magical energy in the air made Harry feel incredibly refreshed. Going from a low-magic area to a high-magic one in an instant, every cell in his body seemed to stretch and rejoice in delight.

"Where are we going?"

Harry tapped Lin Yin's shoulder. She, still deep in conversation with Fleur, blinked in surprise.

"Oh no, I forgot to explain!"

Clearing her throat, Lin Yin quickly sat up in the seat ahead of them. She pointed dramatically out the window.

"This is the inner zone of Wolong. And just ahead, we're about to reach the legendary—Panda Village!"

"Hu Hu and Hei Xiu used to sneak into this forest every day when they were little. This is where they learned their kung fu!"

"Kung fu?!"

Harry's eyes instantly lit up. "Wait, does that mean—"

"Yes! There are panda people here!"

(End of Chapter)