Chapter 54: Successful Refinement (Please keep reading, please add to favorites, and please recommend!)

Chapter 54

Lynn was fully focused, completely oblivious to the shifting emotions on Remy's face; his gaze remained fixed on the changes within the potion.

"Overnight Rejuvenation" was divided into three major steps, with the second step being relatively less difficult.

Although Lynn had failed ten times, he estimated that the third step might be even more challenging.

"The energy factors between heaven and earth..."

Lynn took a deep breath and began attempting to inject the energy factors. However, his first attempt was unsuccessful.

Undeterred, he continued to "swipe his card," attempting the refinement again. His operations for the first two steps were already sufficiently proficient, posing no problem at all.

Third refinement failed... fifth refinement failed...

Remy stood to the side, dumbfounded.

He noticed that Lynn's technique had changed almost not at all from before.

From initial clumsiness to gradual adaptation, and now to proficiency, Lynn's rate of progress was staggering.

Recalling himself, Remy knew clearly that if it were him, it would likely take a month or even two to identify the problems occurring during the potion-making process and memorize exactly how to perform each step to improve his level of potioneering.

But Lynn's learning progress simply shattered his understanding of potioneering.

"I thought I had some talent in potioneering, but compared to Lynn, I'm just a 'Muggle'... what kind of talent is that..."

At first, Remy had held a competitive mindset toward Lynn, thinking that while Lynn's cultivation speed was fast, his own talent in potioneering was not lacking, and the gap between them wasn't that large.

But now, Remy had completely abandoned that thought. The gap was simply too obvious, and a hollow sense of loss welled up from deep within his heart.

Remy had never looked down on Lynn, but he had also never felt that Lynn would be significantly stronger than him; he believed that since they had joined the Crucible on the same day, they were on the same level.

But at this moment, he finally realized that this newcomer, who had joined the Crucible at the same time as him, truly seemed to come from a completely different world...

Beside him, Yara's bright, large eyes were fixed on Lynn's refinement process, her expression of astonishment no less intense than Remy's.

However, her heart held only wonder and blessings, without any other complex emotions.

At this moment, catching a glimpse of the despondent shift in Remy's eyes, she couldn't help but shake her head slightly.

Lynn was completely immersed in the process of refining the potion. After successive failures, success finally arrived after countless attempts!

For Lynn, a single success meant permanent mastery; he had completely grasped the refinement techniques for the "Overnight Rejuvenation" potion!

Although there was still room for improvement, that would only affect the potency of the potion, not the success or failure of the refinement itself.

A flash of joy crossed his eyes as he gently picked up the glass beaker on the table, the greenish-blue liquid churning inside.

"Success!"

Lynn placed the potion into the detection port below the workbench, where a special device was used for potion testing.

A moment later, the word "Success" flashed on the screen, signifying that his refinement task was perfectly completed.

"Next, take this potion to your designated group, Lynn..."

Yara glanced at the still emotionally conflicted and silent Remy, smiled slightly, and spoke to Lynn.

Lynn nodded, knowing well that no one could cheat in the Crucible. Whether it was the workbench he had just operated or any other area, there was invisible surveillance.

Although he wasn't sure how the Crucible monitored things—it didn't have obvious cameras like in the technological world—in this magical world, there always seemed to be various mysterious ways to inspect everything.

He even suspected that the workbench he had just used had some kind of built-in monitoring mechanism...

After bidding Lynn farewell, Yara and Remy watched him walk toward the core area.

"Remy, isn't it a good thing that you've made Lynn's acquaintance? Not only is he a disciple of a formal Wizard, but he also possesses extraordinary talent in potioneering. His future achievements certainly cannot be underestimated."

Yara keenly sensed Remy's emotional fluctuations and comforted him softly.

"He entered the Crucible at the same time as you, so your relationship is naturally close. In the future, if you encounter difficulties, you can completely turn to Lynn for help.

After all, the stronger Lynn is, the more beneficial it is for you. If he becomes a formal Wizard one day, he can help you a lot."

Listening to Yara's persuasion, the gloom in Remy's heart gradually dissipated.

That was true; Lynn was an apprentice who had entered the Crucible in the same batch as him, and they had worked together for some time.

From their initial weakness to their current growth, their relationship was not shallow. Why should he treat him as a hypothetical rival and compete against him?

The Crucible was full of hidden dangers; having one more friend meant one more layer of security. The stronger Lynn became, the more it would absolutely benefit him.

If one day Lynn became a formal Wizard, and others wanted to act against him, they would know of his relationship with Lynn.

Even if Lynn didn't step in personally, simply using the banner of an "old acquaintance" would likely make many people back away.

Remy's brow gradually relaxed, and he said in a low voice to Yara, "I'm sorry for letting you see me lose my composure."

"It's alright, I..."

Remy's voice reached Yara's ears, and her face flushed slightly, her heart involuntarily quickening.

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The core area of the Potion Garden was clearly divided by function, much like the various departments of a hospital, with related areas situated closely together.

The signboards seen everywhere on the first floor were all alchemy tools, which could be considered extraordinary items. Following the guidance of these signboards, Lynn quickly learned which way to go.

Entering the core area from the Potion Garden's greenhouses, Lynn found that the surrounding alchemy tools were becoming increasingly numerous.

There were many apprentices here, but everyone focused on the processing of potions, handling the technical content, while all other trivial and non-technical tasks were left to the alchemy tools.

Lynn couldn't help but think that these alchemy tools were a different kind of technology

Those trash cans with limbs would automatically find and consume garbage;

The maps hanging on the walls would emit a point of light in response to an inquiry, leading people to their destination...

Lynn had also noticed Remy's emotional change just now, but like Yara, he was a person who was very keen and sensitive to others.

Therefore, although Remy had the mindset of an ordinary person, Lynn believed that Yara would soothe him and help him calm down.

Even though they hadn't known each other for long, and Yara seemed somewhat timid.

But after chatting with her for a while, Lynn was certain that she was a woman very skilled at reading people.

This petite woman was not as she appeared on the surface; she was very intelligent, otherwise, it would have been impossible for her to survive until now with such a timid personality...

After all, this was the man-eating Crucible.

With these thoughts, Lynn arrived at the group he was about to join.

(End of Chapter)