newbobooks Chapter 223 Star Flower Essence
Chapter 223 Star Flower Essence
Chapter 223 Star Flower Essence
"Isn't this what they call 'good deeds bring good rewards'?"
As Morse walked out of the training room, he muttered to himself, holding something in his hand that he could never have dreamed of.
Starflower Essence cannot be obtained through any conventional means in the game's vast world; the only way to acquire it is by spending real money.
For some people who want to enjoy the game without wasting time on leveling up or spending hours in jail for a single boss, spending money is a shortcut to directly overcome attribute disadvantages and complete the game.
To meet the needs of these players, the game offers many items that can help players level up quickly, and Star Flower Essence is one of the top-tier items.
I never expected Senior Maya to have something like this...
Morse was aware of his shortcomings, and he had been looking for ways to improve his physical abilities and break through the limits of his talent.
His lack of physical strength alone made it difficult for him to move an inch, and he desperately needed something to make up for this deficiency.
But this world doesn't work like a game, and he's not the protagonist in a game, nor does he have a background like Ethan's, so it's impossible for him to easily obtain these materials.
Even with the lowest grade of materials, each piece costs approximately 10 watts.
Moreover, these materials are not very effective.
Players can exchange real money for in-game currency, and for them, these prices are insignificant.
But when the game becomes reality, things are different, and Morse has been troubled by this ever since.
Although he had already made a lot of money, it still wasn't enough.
However, the money problem will soon be solved, as he is about to sell his shares in Emily's Guild.
Looking back now, I realize how incredibly generous Maya was. If anyone knew I had that herb, they would attack me without hesitation, and might even kill me.
Based on the in-game purchase ratio, this herb costs as much as 1000 million watts.
So what exactly is her background?
Her role in the game, aside from being a kind senior and a good mentor with a tragic ending, doesn't have many noteworthy aspects, and her background isn't well explained, so Morse knows nothing about it either.
However, judging from her unhesitatingly giving away the Dreamland Plum and the current Star Flower Essence, her background is clearly not simple.
The Ivergren family? Why have I never heard of this name before?
It's strange. If such a large family really existed, they would surely be widely known, but that's not the case.
It seems I'll have to ask the people in the 'tribe'.
The tribe should be more aware of such common-sense questions, but it would be unwise to completely trust such a person, especially considering that they already have some information about him.
With these questions in mind, Morse arrived at his first destination: the Arcadia Academy Shop.
This was the place where he last bought scrolls to hunt Mist Ghosts. He usually didn't like shopping here because the prices were much higher than on the black market, but this time he really didn't want to wait any longer.
"Is there anything I can help you with?"
"I want to buy some herbs."
"You can go to the right side of the store; the fifth row contains alchemy products."
"Thank you."
Upon entering the store, quickly pass through the aisle, where shelves are neatly arranged with various magical herbs, potions, and other mysterious items.
After finding the herb section, Morse selected two affordable and effective herbs: Whispering Willow Bark and Ash Leaf Petals.
He planned to use these herbs to enhance the effects of the Starflower Essence, which would solve his physical problems and improve his mana absorption. These low-level herbs would act as catalysts in the preparation process.
After buying the items, he left the store and returned to his room, his anticipation for the Star Flower Essence growing stronger, eager to maximize its effects using his own methods.
Back in his room, Morse carefully prepared the herbs, crushing them to extract their essence.
Typically, people take these herbs directly without crushing or boiling them, because any external factors could lead to incorrect combinations and weaken their effects, especially for high-grade herbs. The more evolved they are, the more specific their effects become, which means they are also more susceptible to environmental changes.
Even so, Morse decided to use his own method.
Instead of swallowing it directly and then absorbing it through meditation, there is actually another, better way to absorb it.
Whispering willow bark will be used to open mana pores, while ember petals will close them afterward. This combination of the two herbs with starflower essence is his own recipe, a method that enhances the process and makes it more effective.
The main idea is to break down the essence of the star flower into particles in bath water at a specific temperature so that they can be directly embedded into the body.
Then, take Whisper Willow Bark into the bathtub; these tiny particles dissolved in the water will enter the body through the opened pores.
Here's a key point: because the essence of the star flower is essentially extracted from the world and is not a substance that is accustomed to the body, it will be rejected by the body.
The key is to ensure that all the essence that enters the pores is retained in the body, while using magic to absorb the remaining essence to the maximum extent.
Once all the essence has been absorbed into the body, you can take Ember Leaf petals to close the pores, trapping the essence firmly within the body and allowing it to directly integrate into your being.
“Alright, let’s begin,” Morse muttered to himself.
The bathtub is ready, and the temperature has been adjusted to the specific conditions required for the decomposition of star flower essence.
He picked up the bark of the Whispering Willow, carefully crushed it, and released its essence into his mouth.
Glug!
The aroma of the herbs is both soothing and invigorating; these herbs work by stimulating the body to ensure that pores are open.
Morse stepped into the bathtub, enveloped in warm water.
When immersed in water, the decomposed star flower essence particles react under specific conditions, causing a faint glow in the water.
The essence of the bark began to take effect, and as his magical pores gradually opened, he felt a stinging sensation.
The warm bathwater and the whispering willow bark made his body unusually sensitive, every pore awakening.
As his magical pores opened, he felt a subtle connection forming between his body and the water. The essence in the water and the essence in the bark of the Whispering Willow gradually connected, building a bridge for the next stage.
As his magical pores opened, Morse carefully poured the Starflower Essence into the bathtub. The essence was released from its physical form and merged with the water. The water's color began to shimmer with the fluctuations of magical energy.
The pain intensified, becoming far more agonizing than before, as if thousands of needles were simultaneously piercing every inch of his body. The intense heat enveloped Morse, and his consciousness began to waver, as if he were about to fall into an endless abyss.
"Ugh..." He forced himself to suppress a painful scream.
This pain is beyond the normal range; it is not only physical, but also tearing at the mind.
Morse bit his lip until it bled, desperately trying to stay conscious. The smell of blood mixed with the magical energy in the air, creating a surreal feeling. His muscles tensed involuntarily, and his vision became increasingly blurry.
The process continues, with the surrounding water becoming a conduit for the essence to enter the body. As the opened magical pores absorb these powerful essences, every inch of skin tingles with energy.
"It's not over yet."
The water in the bathtub churned with extraordinary energy, responding to the dramatic changes taking place within his body.
"Hold on."
He gripped the edge of the bathtub tightly, his knuckles turning white with pain, the agony reaching its peak.
"Hold on."
In an instant, Morse's world spiraled out of control; he felt the room begin to spin and his insides churning.
"Hold on!"
Every nerve in his body was protesting as he endured the pain.
"This kind of pain is nothing... Compared to that time, this kind of pain is nothing at all!"
Amidst this chaos, a tenacious determination sustained him; he had come this far, and enduring pain was the only way to gain strength.
Morse reminded herself that the pain was only temporary, and that she had to endure it in order to make those who had taken her pay the price.
As time ticked by, the pain reached its peak, almost consuming him.
"Hold on!"
Morse gritted his teeth, determined not to succumb to this overwhelming torment. He knew that the longer he endured and the more he absorbed, the stronger he would become!
Unlike others, he could only endure.
Some people are born with talent...
Some people are born with a powerful background...
Some people are born to be the protagonists of a game...
The chosen one of the planes...
The chosen one...
And Morse? He didn't care about any of that.
Even if these things are not meant for me, so what?
Even if my body is extremely weak, so what?
So what if my talent ceiling is low?
None of that matters to me. I have only one goal in mind, and I'm determined to achieve it no matter what!
"Ahhhh-"
A surge of power coursed through his body, as if the universe itself had acknowledged his persistence; the water in the bathtub lost its vibrant color. The once-vibrant essence had been completely absorbed into his body.
"Ha ha……"
Morse gasped for breath, gripping the edge of the bathtub tightly, his whole body trembling. The pain was still there, but it was beginning to subside, and he could feel the essence merging into his body.
Glug!
When he swallowed the essence of the Ash Leaf petals and closed his pores, the energy within his body was locked in.
The pain continued, but at this point, it was no longer necessary to stay awake.
"This should be enough..."
So Morse closed his eyes...