NOVEL WEB Ch. 64
Chapter 64
The Inflamed Appendix of a Giant's Descendant
Every school consisted of two main systems: witchcraft and creation.
In the field of creation, the Necromancy School and the Resonance of All Things School were considered the best, while the Anatomy School was also among the top.
However, creation required an enormous amount of resources and accumulated knowledge. Most witch apprentices seldom ventured into it before advancing to higher ranks.
"But the importance of creation to a wizard is no less than that of witchcraft itself." Fernando habitually tapped his fingertip on the table. "Especially after you advance to a formal wizard."
Lu Xi frowned slightly.
The creations of the Tower of the Four Sages, such as the Mechanical Iron Crow, the Stitched Giant, and the Rootvine Construct, though diverse, all had fatal flaws that even apprentice trainees could target. She could not understand their purpose.
As if seeing through her doubts, Fernando smiled and said:
"You are right. Due to the quality issues of the core of creation, almost all creations have more or less some inherent flaws. But have you ever thought that creations were never born for defense?"
"Not for defense?" Lu Xi became even more puzzled.
"Do you think the great Crown Wizards on the Wizard Continent merely passively defend against the invasions of evil gods?"
Seeing his apprentice shake her head, Fernando unfolded a large parchment map on the bookshelf.
On the yellowed surface, countless planes floated like archipelagos in the sea of void.
"Planes are like moving puzzle pieces. When the Wizard Continent intersects with other planes..." His fingertip traced several collision trajectories. "The Star Law Institute will initiate planar wars. And the creation legions are the key to compensating for the shortage of wizards."
Lu Xi suddenly understood. When creations fought alongside wizards, those individual flaws would be compensated for through tactical coordination, transforming them into fearless, perfect soldiers.
After Lu Xi finished digesting his words, Fernando continued.
"That’s why choosing the core of a creation is crucial."
With that, Fernando clapped his hands.
The hidden door of the study rumbled open, and a three-meter-tall Stitched Giant stepped inside, kneeling on one knee.
Fernando said, "Expose your core."
Receiving the command, the creation giant unhesitatingly tore open its chest with its sharp claws, revealing pulsating scarlet viscera.
The smell of blood instantly filled the room.
Olivia turned pale, yet stubbornly clenched the corner of her robe and refused to leave.
Under the guidance of her mentor, Lu Xi bent down to examine it.
As her fingertips touched the intestine emitting magical energy, the intricate Magical Vein Diagram lit up in her consciousness like star tracks.
"This is a replica of the original core."
Mentor Fernando took out a black volume of Notes from the drawer of the desk, pulled out one of its pages, and handed it over.
"This anatomical note is the creation core of the Stitched Giant."
Lu Xi received it with both hands.
On the parchment, next to a twisted appendix specimen, it was annotated:
[The Inflamed Appendix of a Giant's Descendant]
The inflamed appendix, severed by a descendant of an ancient giant after ingesting toxic substances, was later crafted by the Midnight Dissector into the "Original Creation Core."
Function: War Core of the Stitched Giant.
Original creation composition: Core | Inflamed Appendix of a Giant's Descendant (Level 5), Skeleton | Rock-Armored Demon Bear Bones (Level 3), Skin | Swamp Scaled Crocodile Membrane (Level 3), Flesh (Tendons of a Two-Headed Hellhound), Digestive System | Regenerative Pouch of a Ghoul... The magical energy response of the original flesh creation reached 300°.
Lu Xi’s pupils slightly contracted at the data.
This formula, integrating specimens from 25 Level-3 lifeforms, 11 Level-4 lifeforms, and 1 Level-5 lifeform, reminded her of that special "Enchanted Cancerous Brain Tumor" in the laboratory.
"It seems you already have your own ideas." Fernando closed the Notes and placed the Stitched Giant formula page back into the book. "Remember, the quality of the original core determines the potential of the entire creation system. You must choose carefully."
When Lu Xi left Mentor Fernando's study, she already had many ideas about "flesh creations" in her mind.
Her eyes sparkled with a thirst for knowledge. "I need to go into seclusion for a few days to conduct witchcraft research."
"No problem."
Olivia spoke firmly, "Just in time, the books on the Law of Time should arrive in the next couple of days. I need to focus on my cultivation as well."
Lu Xi was taken aback. "Why are you suddenly so motivated?"
"Hehe."
A wicked smile suddenly appeared on Olivia’s delicate little face, with a dangerous glint in her eyes. "You’ll find out soon enough, my dear mentor! Sister!"
For no reason, Lu Xi suddenly felt a chill down her spine, recalling how she had made Olivia call her 'senior sister' in bed last night.
Could this girl be trying to become the senior sister?
At this thought, Lu Xi’s face slightly paled. She dared not imagine what insane things Olivia might do once her Mental Strength surpassed her own.
Such a thing must not be allowed to happen.
But as a witch blessed by the power of the Law, perhaps that day was not too far away.
"It seems I must accelerate my cultivation!"
After bidding Olivia farewell, Lu Xi headed to the Green Vine Garden in the North Tower.
After spending 10 magic sand, a trainee apprentice quickly delivered the message to Talia.
The two had already met when Lu Xi returned to the Tower of the Four Sages.
"Lu Xi, what is it?"
Talia took off her cloak, revealing a youthful, radiant smile.
Lu Xi took out a bottle of witchcraft potion from her wizard robe.
"This is... the Silverleaf Awakening Potion!" Talia was overjoyed as she received the crystal bottle.
Lu Xi nodded. "I told you, once your Mental Strength surpassed seven points, I would make a bottle for you."
"I knew you treat me the best!"
Excited, Talia once again hugged Lu Xi’s neck and kissed her twice.
The soft sensation made Lu Xi feel inexplicably guilty, as if a certain gaze from the dormitory was piercing through space and stabbing her back.
"Ahem... calm down."
Stopping Talia from continuing her kisses, Lu Xi carefully explained all the key points about taking the Silverleaf Awakening Potion.
"Do you know about the Tri-Tower Tournament?"
Talia shook her head in confusion.
For wizard apprentices lacking inner-circle connections, information was always scarce. Moreover, the upper levels had not yet announced the specific details of the tournament.
"In a month and a half, the three towers within the Principality of Kolo will hold the Tri-Tower Tournament. At that time, all witches who have completed their basic education but have not yet reached the level of intermediate apprentices must participate."
"Judging from past tournaments, the casualty rate is very high. You need to advance to an official apprentice before then."
Understanding the seriousness, Talia nodded solemnly.
Lu Xi continued, "I need a large quantity of high-magical-energy herbs. Don’t worry about saving money for me."
Since returning to the tower, she had made over a dozen bottles of Devouring Contamination Potion. Her resistance to this potion was already very high, and drinking one bottle could only offset about ten points of Contamination Value.
So these potions could only be exchanged for magic stones.
Receiving a full bag of magic stones, Talia nodded.
"Wait here for a moment, I’ll be right back."
With that, Talia put her hood back on and returned into the garden.
Because of Lu Xi’s bulk purchase of herbs, Talia had already established a stable supply channel for herbs in the North Tower. Purchasing these low-level materials had become quite easy.