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Chapter 55
**Chapter 55: Cost-Effective Life Magic and the Applications of a Potion Master**
Alas!
Tier magic only goes up to the tenth tier. Anything above level 70 belongs to the domain of super-tier magic. No matter how high a spellcaster's level accumulated, it had nothing to do with super-tier magic.
Regaining his composure, Tang Zheng glanced at 'Papermaking' and refrained from wasting any more skill points on upgrading it.
Until he fully understood the specific uses of the paper produced by 'Papermaking'—which possessed the properties of an alchemical material—he had no intention of upgrading this magic further.
He saw the magic power required for fourth-tier magic.
Tang Zheng couldn't help but feel a little helpless, a slight headache evident on his face.
With his current magic power level, he simply couldn't cast fourth-tier magic.
His original class build plan was to primarily focus on warrior jobs, supplemented by magic jobs.
While the current situation hadn't disrupted his previous plan, it had given Tang Zheng many new ideas he hadn't considered before.
“No matter what, acquiring a 'Special Profession' is the top priority. Everything else can be postponed.”
Tang Zheng murmured softly to himself.
He reviewed the information on his [Ability Table] again.
Tang Zheng discovered the differences between life magic, which could be tiered up, and true tier magic.
For example, with 'Heating'—a life magic that had been raised to the fourth tier—he could freely choose to lower the magic power cost and cast it at a first-tier level, something true tier magic clearly couldn't do.
“Considering the nature of life magic, it seems very cost-effective,” Tang Zheng mused.
He swept his gaze across his stat panel.
『Experience: 5893/9500』
He still needed over 4,000 more experience to raise 'Genius' to level 10.
Tang Zheng wasn't in a great hurry, so he decided to take a full day to rest and adjust his emotions.
Originally, Tang Zheng had thought it would take about two months to raise his overall level to 20, which was why he had initially prepared only about a month's worth of food.
Once his current supplies were nearly depleted, he would return to Carne Village to gather more supplies, and then head back into the Great Forest of Tob.
However, with Big Goblin Mokuguo leading the way, this process had greatly accelerated, far exceeding Tang Zheng's initial expectations.
Taking advantage of today's rest, and after figuring out the gains from his recent level-ups, Tang Zheng began to shift his attention to another matter that concerned him.
Alchemy!
Potion Crafting!
The abilities of these two production professions improved as their levels increased.
When 'Genius' was only level 1, these two job skills were too low-level to be of any real use.
Now, with the increase in levels, these two skills finally displayed their proper effects!
From his item box, Tang Zheng took out a plant that was deep green overall, with a thumb-sized, woody-yellow flower growing on it. It looked no different from ordinary weeds.
This was an herb called "Hot Leaf," which had anti-inflammatory and healing effects on injuries!
Tang Zheng, naturally, knew nothing about herbs.
Although he had learned a bit of herbology from Nfirea Bale for a time, that level of understanding was nowhere near enough to distinguish between herbs in the forest and ordinary grass.
He had only learned about the specific effects of this herb from Big Goblin Mokuguo.
The Great Forest of Tob possessed abundant forest resources. Some herbs that were rare in human society might not necessarily be rare in the inner regions of the forest.
Humans dared not venture deep into the Great Forest of Tob, but for the hobgoblins who already lived in the jungle, it was not difficult to gather them.
“Potion Crafting.”
Tang Zheng silently recited the word in his mind, and the Hot Leaf in his hand was immediately enveloped in a layer of emerald green light.
The entire herb quickly transformed into a small pinch of woody-yellow medicinal powder, appearing in his palm.
Swish!
He casually drew the iron sword across the back of his hand. A four to five-centimeter-long cut appeared, and blood immediately began to flow from the wound.
Tang Zheng paid it no mind, sprinkling all the medicinal powder from his palm onto the cut. A cool sensation spread from the wound.
The wound, which had been bleeding moments before, stopped in the span of a few breaths.
“Using the Potion Master's 'Potion Crafting' ability not only turns herbs into powder, but it also seems to strengthen their medicinal effect.”
Tang Zheng gazed at the wound that had stopped bleeding, murmuring thoughtfully to himself.
There were no potion masters in Big Goblin Mokuguo's tribe.
Their method of using this herb was much simpler and cruder: they would usually crush or chew it, then apply it directly to the wound.
Therefore, the effects were far inferior to preparing it into a medicinal powder.
Following this, Tang Zheng recalled how Nfirea Bale had prepared alchemical solutions back then. He took out another Hot Leaf and once again processed it into a medicinal powder.
At the same time, he took out his water pouch, poured the medicinal powder into the water within it, and activated 'Alchemy'.
Soon!
The clear water in the water pouch now had a faint green tint.
Tang Zheng once again cut a wound on the back of his hand, then poured the alchemical solution onto the second wound.
The superior effect he expected did not appear!
It wasn't even as good as the healing from the medicinal powder.
Tang Zheng frowned. “Logically, the alchemical solution should have a better healing effect.”
At least, that was the effect Nfirea Bale had demonstrated. Could it be that his current 'Alchemy' level was too low?
No!
Tang Zheng shook his head.
Although he wasn't sure of Nfirea Bale's exact 'Alchemist' and 'Potion Master' levels at this point in time, Tang Zheng knew that his own levels in these two life professions were much higher than Nfirea Bale's.
It should be noted that the way a 'Player' levels up is completely different from how native creatures in this otherworld level up!
Players only need enough experience to easily raise any job to max level.
However, people in this otherworld who wish to raise their levels can only do so by diligently studying that job themselves. Theoretically, the effort required for someone in this otherworld to raise a job to max level is unimaginable.
It was like people from his previous life; no matter how much of a genius they were, it would be impossible to thoroughly research a technology, or even an academic discipline, in a short amount of time.
Perhaps there was an exception... possessing a talent that transcended ordinary people!
Without the accumulation of experience over time, and without a 'Player's' traits, raising a job to max level in a short period was clearly unrealistic.
If Tang Zheng remembered correctly, even four years later, when Nfirea Bale developed the "God's Blood" potion, his 'Potion Master' and 'Alchemist' levels were still only level 4.
Of course!
Both of Nfirea Bale's life professions contained the 'Genius' talent, allowing him to exert abilities beyond his level.
In reality, the 'God's Blood' technology had already been mastered by the Slane Theocracy long before Nfirea Bale researched it.
It was just that the 'God's Blood' produced by the Theocracy required much more expensive materials, making it unsuitable for widespread promotion.
Regaining his composure, he looked at the somewhat clear alchemical solution in his water pouch.
Since it wasn't an issue with his job level, could the dosage be incorrect?
Since his magic power was already low, Tang Zheng could only continue his research while waiting for it to recover.
(end of chapter)
Alas!
Tier magic only goes up to the tenth tier. Anything above level 70 belongs to the domain of super-tier magic. No matter how high a spellcaster's level accumulated, it had nothing to do with super-tier magic.
Regaining his composure, Tang Zheng glanced at 'Papermaking' and refrained from wasting any more skill points on upgrading it.
Until he fully understood the specific uses of the paper produced by 'Papermaking'—which possessed the properties of an alchemical material—he had no intention of upgrading this magic further.
He saw the magic power required for fourth-tier magic.
Tang Zheng couldn't help but feel a little helpless, a slight headache evident on his face.
With his current magic power level, he simply couldn't cast fourth-tier magic.
His original class build plan was to primarily focus on warrior jobs, supplemented by magic jobs.
While the current situation hadn't disrupted his previous plan, it had given Tang Zheng many new ideas he hadn't considered before.
“No matter what, acquiring a 'Special Profession' is the top priority. Everything else can be postponed.”
Tang Zheng murmured softly to himself.
He reviewed the information on his [Ability Table] again.
Tang Zheng discovered the differences between life magic, which could be tiered up, and true tier magic.
For example, with 'Heating'—a life magic that had been raised to the fourth tier—he could freely choose to lower the magic power cost and cast it at a first-tier level, something true tier magic clearly couldn't do.
“Considering the nature of life magic, it seems very cost-effective,” Tang Zheng mused.
He swept his gaze across his stat panel.
『Experience: 5893/9500』
He still needed over 4,000 more experience to raise 'Genius' to level 10.
Tang Zheng wasn't in a great hurry, so he decided to take a full day to rest and adjust his emotions.
Originally, Tang Zheng had thought it would take about two months to raise his overall level to 20, which was why he had initially prepared only about a month's worth of food.
Once his current supplies were nearly depleted, he would return to Carne Village to gather more supplies, and then head back into the Great Forest of Tob.
However, with Big Goblin Mokuguo leading the way, this process had greatly accelerated, far exceeding Tang Zheng's initial expectations.
Taking advantage of today's rest, and after figuring out the gains from his recent level-ups, Tang Zheng began to shift his attention to another matter that concerned him.
Alchemy!
Potion Crafting!
The abilities of these two production professions improved as their levels increased.
When 'Genius' was only level 1, these two job skills were too low-level to be of any real use.
Now, with the increase in levels, these two skills finally displayed their proper effects!
From his item box, Tang Zheng took out a plant that was deep green overall, with a thumb-sized, woody-yellow flower growing on it. It looked no different from ordinary weeds.
This was an herb called "Hot Leaf," which had anti-inflammatory and healing effects on injuries!
Tang Zheng, naturally, knew nothing about herbs.
Although he had learned a bit of herbology from Nfirea Bale for a time, that level of understanding was nowhere near enough to distinguish between herbs in the forest and ordinary grass.
He had only learned about the specific effects of this herb from Big Goblin Mokuguo.
The Great Forest of Tob possessed abundant forest resources. Some herbs that were rare in human society might not necessarily be rare in the inner regions of the forest.
Humans dared not venture deep into the Great Forest of Tob, but for the hobgoblins who already lived in the jungle, it was not difficult to gather them.
“Potion Crafting.”
Tang Zheng silently recited the word in his mind, and the Hot Leaf in his hand was immediately enveloped in a layer of emerald green light.
The entire herb quickly transformed into a small pinch of woody-yellow medicinal powder, appearing in his palm.
Swish!
He casually drew the iron sword across the back of his hand. A four to five-centimeter-long cut appeared, and blood immediately began to flow from the wound.
Tang Zheng paid it no mind, sprinkling all the medicinal powder from his palm onto the cut. A cool sensation spread from the wound.
The wound, which had been bleeding moments before, stopped in the span of a few breaths.
“Using the Potion Master's 'Potion Crafting' ability not only turns herbs into powder, but it also seems to strengthen their medicinal effect.”
Tang Zheng gazed at the wound that had stopped bleeding, murmuring thoughtfully to himself.
There were no potion masters in Big Goblin Mokuguo's tribe.
Their method of using this herb was much simpler and cruder: they would usually crush or chew it, then apply it directly to the wound.
Therefore, the effects were far inferior to preparing it into a medicinal powder.
Following this, Tang Zheng recalled how Nfirea Bale had prepared alchemical solutions back then. He took out another Hot Leaf and once again processed it into a medicinal powder.
At the same time, he took out his water pouch, poured the medicinal powder into the water within it, and activated 'Alchemy'.
Soon!
The clear water in the water pouch now had a faint green tint.
Tang Zheng once again cut a wound on the back of his hand, then poured the alchemical solution onto the second wound.
The superior effect he expected did not appear!
It wasn't even as good as the healing from the medicinal powder.
Tang Zheng frowned. “Logically, the alchemical solution should have a better healing effect.”
At least, that was the effect Nfirea Bale had demonstrated. Could it be that his current 'Alchemy' level was too low?
No!
Tang Zheng shook his head.
Although he wasn't sure of Nfirea Bale's exact 'Alchemist' and 'Potion Master' levels at this point in time, Tang Zheng knew that his own levels in these two life professions were much higher than Nfirea Bale's.
It should be noted that the way a 'Player' levels up is completely different from how native creatures in this otherworld level up!
Players only need enough experience to easily raise any job to max level.
However, people in this otherworld who wish to raise their levels can only do so by diligently studying that job themselves. Theoretically, the effort required for someone in this otherworld to raise a job to max level is unimaginable.
It was like people from his previous life; no matter how much of a genius they were, it would be impossible to thoroughly research a technology, or even an academic discipline, in a short amount of time.
Perhaps there was an exception... possessing a talent that transcended ordinary people!
Without the accumulation of experience over time, and without a 'Player's' traits, raising a job to max level in a short period was clearly unrealistic.
If Tang Zheng remembered correctly, even four years later, when Nfirea Bale developed the "God's Blood" potion, his 'Potion Master' and 'Alchemist' levels were still only level 4.
Of course!
Both of Nfirea Bale's life professions contained the 'Genius' talent, allowing him to exert abilities beyond his level.
In reality, the 'God's Blood' technology had already been mastered by the Slane Theocracy long before Nfirea Bale researched it.
It was just that the 'God's Blood' produced by the Theocracy required much more expensive materials, making it unsuitable for widespread promotion.
Regaining his composure, he looked at the somewhat clear alchemical solution in his water pouch.
Since it wasn't an issue with his job level, could the dosage be incorrect?
Since his magic power was already low, Tang Zheng could only continue his research while waiting for it to recover.
(end of chapter)
