Wizard: Adventures in Two Worlds-Chapter 449 - 008 Harvest

"Master of Essence!"

"King of Thousand Forms!"

"Taiwei Jade Emperor..."

Accompanied by an invisible fluctuation, two phantoms were drawn by the Divine Domain Fragments and entered them.

Berni!

Tang En!

Their two souls.

This is what you call truly squeezing them dry—not only destroying their physical bodies but even snatching away their souls.

So... I don’t need to envy others’ opportunities. As long as I have enough time, I can go further than anyone else! At least before the Third-tier, that’s the case!

Having returned to the safe zone, Carl entered the Divine Domain Fragment, stroked his chin, and spoke to the two phantoms, "List all the witchcraft you’ve learned."

He suspected that the witchcraft inherited by the Pelo family came from the Six Rings Tower and was in the same lineage as the Meditation Method he practiced.

If so, that would be for the best. Even if not, the Pelo family’s Water Element heritage is of great reference value to me. After all, we both follow the Water Element path.

My guess was correct! The Pelo family’s heritage indeed originated from the Six Rings Tower, only lacking the most crucial Meditation Method. Because the Meditation Method couldn’t be passed on to outsiders.

"Heh..." Carl chuckled softly. "The Meditation Method, I happen to have it!"

"’The Complete Compendium of Spells for Water Element Mages,’ which includes various witchcraft, might not be the top-tier heritage from the Six Rings Tower, but it’s enough for me to cultivate to the Second Circle, or even the Third Ring."

Water Elf and Vitality Water would even aid in cultivating the Holy Demon Transformation, making my Constitution even stronger.

He rose and meticulously noted down all the witchcraft the two souls described. Putting the paper aside, Carl pondered silently.

With my current Cultivation, I can handle witchcraft cast by a First Ring Middle Stage practitioner without much problem, but a Late First Ring one would be a stretch.

Recalling his fight with Tang En, he shook his head slightly. Without relying on the Twelve Star Palaces, I simply couldn’t defeat him... If it were someone like Clements, a master among Late First Ring practitioners, I’m afraid even the Twelve Star Palaces couldn’t trap him. Fortunately... this time the gains are considerable!

He took out a Jade Pendant, and Carl couldn’t help but smile. This Jade Pendant was what Clements had thrown to Nina, which he, hiding nearby, had snatched. Inside, there were not only two frozen Ghost-Faced Blood Vines but also a pile of Magic Stones and hundreds of Magic Crystals.

A rough calculation. Nearly twenty thousand Magic Stones!

Struck it rich!

Of course, he knew about Ghost-Faced Blood Vines. The vines could not only be used to concoct Potions that enhance spiritual power but also had a potent stimulating effect on the physical body. The key was the rhizome! The rhizome of the Ghost-Faced Blood Vine could help a Wizard break through cultivation realms. While it was a long shot for major realms, there was a significant chance for minor ones.

No wonder Gold was so eager to get his hands on it. He’s a First Ring Middle Stage Wizard; he definitely wants to reach Late First Ring. I’ve thoroughly offended him this time!

"Hmm?"

His gaze shifted slightly, and he stepped out of the Divine Domain Fragment. A bird had somehow approached his temporary residence, flapping its wings incessantly against the wooden door.

CREAK...

Opening the wooden door, the bird landed on the table inside. Its beak opened, and it unexpectedly spoke human words, "Carl, you’ve stirred up big trouble this time."

"Trouble?" Carl shook his head gently. He poured himself a cup of hot milk tea and leisurely pulled over a chair to sit down. "Old Brin, you know I don’t want to cause trouble."

CAW CAW... The bird squawked, flapping its wings. "The Pelo family are searching for you everywhere, and so is the Six Rings Tower. Luckily, they don’t know your real identity."

"Thanks." Carl’s hand movements paused. "I’ll treat you to a drink sometime."

Old Brin knew his true identity. If it were to leak out, the trouble would undoubtedly be far greater. At the very least, if the Tower discovered he had stolen Gold’s belongings, they would undoubtedly find ways to compel him to hand them over. With the methods of the Six Rings Tower, pinpointing his location wouldn’t be difficult. After all, he was still a disciple of the Tower.

The bird shook its head. "Let’s forgo the drink. You don’t have to worry too much. Gold is an outsider and unfamiliar with the Magic Forest, so it won’t be easy for him to find you. As for the Pelo family... they probably won’t be able to attend to you for the time being."

"Oh!" Carl’s eyes flickered. "What happened?"

"Nina isn’t dead. She escaped alive and made it back," the bird said. "Now the Walker family has declared enmity with the Pelo family and has the support of the other two major families in the Dream Market. The four major families once had an alliance forbidding them from acting against each other. The Pelo family has broken the rules."

"Oh!" Carl stroked his chin. "Will they take action against the Pelo family?"

"According to the agreement, they should, but in reality, it’s highly unlikely." The bird shook its head. "When their strength isn’t overwhelming and other options exist, no one wants to make a move. They’ll likely make the Pelo family offer some compensation, and it also depends on whether Miss Nina possesses enough wisdom to handle the situation."

With the loss of Clements, their only Late First Ring Wizard, the Walker family’s strength had significantly diminished. Even with the support of the other two families, they were unlikely to withstand a Pelo family counterattack. As the weaker party, how to leverage other factions against a stronger adversary to secure benefits—this was a true test of a leader’s wisdom.

If handled properly, Nina might maintain the situation, perhaps even use the opportunity to advance to Late First Ring, and lead the family to regain its footing. If not handled well... the Walker family could be obliterated.

"By the way!" The bird flapped its wings. "Harvey wants to see you."

"See me?" Carl’s expression remained unchanged. "Our dealings have already ended."

"How heartless. Regardless, he is still your disciple." The bird shook its head and continued, "Don’t forget the reward the Walker family promised you—that incomplete Wizard Tower."

Carl slowly lifted his head.

「Night.」

Seated on an Ice Crystal, Nina slowly opened her eyes; they were bloodshot, revealing her fatigue. She exhaled a deep breath and looked to her side, her voice filled with gratitude, "Linda, thank you. If you hadn’t come to my aid, I fear I wouldn’t have escaped."

A few days earlier, facing the Pelo family’s pursuit, she had been in grave danger but fortunately received help from Linda at a critical moment.

"You’re welcome." The witch Linda waved her hand. "We’re friends."

"Friends?" Nina’s face was tinged with bitterness; her father’s cold-blooded cruelty contrasted starkly with Linda’s warmth and kindness.

Her voice carried a hint of emotion. "Yes! We’re friends, so we should help each other."

What would have happened if I hadn’t let Linda go then, but had launched a sneak attack instead? My only hope of survival, extinguished by my own hand!

"Right," the witch Linda spoke up, "I just received news that Mr. Conni isn’t dead. Instead, it’s Berni and Tang En of the Pelo family who are dead."

"Hmm... Tang En was a Late First Ring Wizard! Although he had only advanced recently, he was indeed Late First Ring!"

"Huh?" Nina’s expression changed. "Mr. Conni killed them?"

"It seems so, undoubtedly." Linda sounded astonished. "I never imagined he was so strong! No wonder he survived the Transformed Serpent’s Petrification Skill."

"Conni..." Nina’s beautiful eyes flickered, and then she spoke abruptly, "Linda, call Harvey for me."

"Alright."

The witch Linda agreed and walked out the door, but instead of searching for Harvey, she went to the neighboring estate.

A handsome middle-aged man was sitting upright in the center of the guest room. Seeing her arrive, he couldn’t help but smile. "Third Sister, you’ve come. You did well this time, being able to set aside past grievances to save Nina. Although it may be uncomfortable, you’ve gained her trust."

"Yes." Linda nodded. "Father taught me that fortune favors the bold; to gain substantial benefits, one must dare to take risks."

HA HA... The man laughed heartily. "Gaining Nina’s trust is just the beginning. If I can marry her and replace the Walker family as one of the four major controllers of the Dream Market, only then will it truly be a success." He then asked, "What does Nina want to do?"

"She wants to see Harvey," Linda said. "She probably wants to contact Conni."

"Conni?" The name made the man frown. "This man seems to have appeared out of thin air. To be able to kill a Late First Ring Wizard, he must be using a false identity. Forget it! First, try to make contact."

"Yes."

Linda agreed. She seemed to hold great respect for this ’elder brother’ of hers.