Above The Sky
Chapter 170 - 170 159 Structure of the Second-Layer Inscription 43 12-character update

170: Chapter 159 Structure of the Second-Layer Inscription (4/3, 12-character update) 170: Chapter 159 Structure of the Second-Layer Inscription (4/3, 12-character update) The identification function of the Silver Chip is actually not very strong; it’s just comprehensive.

For those who really want to understand the details, it does not provide enough granularity to thoroughly review all categories of entries, offering only a broad and general description.

The most useful aspect is actually its detailed data—be it weight, size, internal and external temperatures, material specifics, and contained units of Origin Quality, among other information.

If one were to use normal measuring equipment to test these, whether it would be as accurate is one thing, but more importantly, it would take a lot of time.

The reason why Ian’s alchemy efficiency is higher than his ordinary colleagues is exactly because of this.

In addition, the Silver Chip can also assist in actions; it can draw assistive lines directly within the field of view.

Even for those not too familiar with Alchemy, as long as they know the steps and have sufficient control over their body, they can easily produce high-quality Magic Potions and elixirs, given they have the recipes.

Perhaps this is why Hiliard, with no foundation in alchemy, could easily produce a perfect Sand Armor Apprentice Magic Potion—after all, the teacher’s own capabilities are there, allowing him to perfectly replicate any operation required of him.

Ian has not yet reached that level.

At the very least, he still has two major thresholds to cross before he can perform alchemy without equipment.

However, he has also developed a brand-new use for the Silver Chip.

That is ‘recording’.

The Silver Chip can imprint the Origin Structure of Magic Potions and use itself as a carrier, replacing Ian’s physical body to perform various Sublimation Skills.

Since the Silver Chip is now fully integrated with Ian, indistinguishable from him, in essence, Ian could be said to have two bodies…

or even more.

The Silver Chip is also capable of growth.

Over the past four years, the substance of the Silver Chip, which had originally developed along Ian’s nerves, had begun to gradually dissolve and fade…

But the young man knew that it wasn’t truly disappearing, but rather transforming into an even more microscopic form, integrating into his very cells and deep into his genes.

And its recording function has become stronger too.

As long as Ian stares intently, trying to remember something, the Silver Chip will record it, storing it in its own database.

Moreover, because of the deep integration, even the various features of mist observed through Foresight View, including the special Origin Quality fluctuations and Inscription Structures, can be recorded and directly imprinted by it!

It’s just like the memory assisting chips from his previous life, albeit lacking a user-friendly and personable interface.

When Ian first realized this, the first thing he did was to record all the books in Viscount Grant’s Alchemy Laboratory and the Inscription Structures of the Alchemical Cannon.

Indeed, the Silver Chip itself does not have a scanning function; Ian has to look at the subjects himself or analyze them with his Spirit Energy…

Although this is inconvenient, once recorded, Ian can replicate all those inscribed records through the chip’s guidance, as long as the basic conditions are met!

“Although the aristocrats of the Imperial Capital really make it hard to keep face with their talk of ‘country bumpkins,’ they’re not wrong.

Harrison Port truly isn’t developed, and it barely has any Inscriptions for me to copy and learn on my own.”

At this moment, Ian picked up the Sapphire Bracelet of Yisen Gard and placed it on the Mist Plate, starting the device.

Under the earnest gaze of the other party, he pretended to observe the bracelet seriously while feeling to himself, “In over four years, I’ve only engraved the Inscription Structures of the Alchemical Cannon, Alchemical Firearm, sharpness, and solidity.”

“These are things that don’t even need to be recorded; I can learn them on my own.”

This is the awkward plight of a genius in the countryside—you don’t need to learn what’s too simple, and suitable challenges are out of reach, leaving you stuck in between.

That’s also why talents from all around the world converge in large cities and powerful factions.

With the activation of the Mist Plate, the Origin Quality fluctuations emitting from the bracelet began to manifest.

I have to say, it is worthy of being the best piece of Spirit Energy Jewelry on the body of a young lord from a Marquise family.

The moment he observed seriously with Foresight View, Ian even felt a momentary sting in his eyes, as if someone had punched him in the eyes with an Inscription.

“So complicated!”

After rubbing his eyes, Ian continued to observe seriously.

The Sapphire Bracelet of Yisen Gard was primarily a complete Mithril Base, and just the Mithril ring alone was worth nearly a thousand Talles, not to mention the twelve nearly identically sized, gleaming sapphires embedded in it.

“Impressive—it’s a double-layer inscription structure.”

Even without Foresight View and the Silver Chip, Ian could discern the special feature of this Sapphire Bracelet—each sapphire bore a complete Inscription Array, and the Mithril bracelet itself was a base circuit that ran through all the gemstone arrays, serving as a central hub that aggregated and governed all the Inscription Arrays.

Amidst the flowing purple-tinged blue light in the Foresight View and the Silver Chip, one Inscription after another emerged and was then recorded.

But Ian wasn’t too concerned about this; rather, he followed the standard procedure and intercepted the Spirit Energy Field emanating from the Sapphire Bracelet with his own Origin Quality.

“Watch carefully, I’ll slow down the motion a bit.”

Speaking thus, he reminded Yisen Gard, who was already bent over observing the situation in the Mist Plate with great care, and then slowly demonstrated the changes of Origin Quality with decision.

In fact, Ian’s manipulation techniques were entirely derived from the aid lines in the Silver Chip.

He optimized them through exploration and deduction using Foresight View.

These were indeed his unique skills, and they were extremely excellent, but they could not be replicated to the same effect without exceptionally keen perception and precision.

“It’s too stable!” Yisen Gard clearly noticed this too.

He keenly observed how Ian’s Origin Quality cut through the Sapphire Bracelet’s Spirit Energy Field like flowing clouds and water, capturing a complete topographic surface from it.

—Although he completely understood Ian’s technique, he was well aware that unless he endured years of strenuous practice, it would be impossible for him to learn it.

“It seems there really is always someone better…

No wonder the teacher always told me, beyond the Imperial Capital, there’s a whole world out there!”

At that moment, Ian was not overly concerned with the golden-haired boy’s amazement or the slight dejection.

He was engaged in further analysis.

“The main Inscription Circuit structure is formed by a micro Natural Spiritual Energy Field consisting of twelve sapphire arrays…

It’s like Sigh Cliff, able to create a field filled with Natural Spirit Energy of a specific attribute.”

“A portable little spirit land to assist in cultivation, huh?

This is definitely more expensive than ordinary Spirit Energy Jewelry by more than just one level!”

“Hmm, it is Fire Attribute…

It seems the Elan Family’s Bloodline Inheritance must be related to fire, right?

This is something I could ask Viscount Grant about when I have the chance; it probably isn’t a secret.”

The silver-haired boy pondered seriously, interpreting the Spirit Energy topographic surface he had captured.

At this point, he spoke to Yisen Gard on the side, “Although it looks somewhat like a relic from an ancient civilization, with its use of various gemstone embedding structures, in reality, it’s probably a replica made by imitating ancient artifacts from several decades ago, right?

It must be the work of a Master.”

“Eh, is that so?” The golden-haired boy blinked in surprise, as he was unaware of this: “This was a tenth birthday gift from my mother…”

“Oh, never mind then, it must be the work of a Master.”

It’s so tiring talking to these Nobles.

Ian thought to himself, but outwardly, he simply nodded quietly and continued his analysis: “The Mithril is made using powder compression technology, cast as a single piece.

But the gems are all naturally pure sapphires, and the first-layer Inscription Circuit is crafted by leveraging the natural Inscription Structure of the gems combined with Mithril.”

In Terra World, gems themselves are natural carriers of Inscription Circuits—their crystalline lattice inherently has the power to attract a portion of Natural Spirit Energy.

In other words, they are the most primitive micro-inscriptions and one of the origins of modern Inscription Studies.

It is said that the Creators of Inscription Studies, the Mountain People who dwelt deep under the mountains and rivers of the earth, were inspired by discovering three immense pure Inscription Crystals, which led them to open the discipline of Inscription Studies that explores the truths of the world.

In any event, the higher the purity of a gemstone, the more it is endowed with pure Natural Spirit Energy, and thus can be utilized—synthetic gems have the same power.

And Elemental Crystals are the result of the technology of synthetic gems applied to Origin Quality.

Ian went on to analyze at length, starting from the purity of the Sapphire Bracelet’s Mithril, the gem lattice, the effects of the first-layer Fire Attribute field, all the way to the craftsmanship of the bracelet itself.

The exquisite skill of the Master who created this Spirit Energy Jewelry, and the exceptional modular array model left Yisen Gard, who had wanted to interject and exclaim over Ian’s firm precision, completely stunned.

—Everyone was enjoying their boasts; why suddenly start giving a lecture?

“…It’s more or less like this.”

At this moment, Ian seemed somewhat yet unwilling to finish.

To be honest, this level of analysis for the Sapphire Bracelet was already more than enough, and truly worthy of being called genius.

As for the second-layer inscription, there was no rush since he had already taken the imprint; it could be carefully pondered over when he got home.

For now, it would be better to feign ignorance gracefully, suggesting it was beyond his understanding.

Such a sentiment would not be met with suspicion, but rather considered normal.

Therefore, he only closed the Mist Plate with a touch of regret, took out the Sapphire Bracelet, and returned it to Yisen Gard: “As for the second-layer inscription structure, I simply cannot decipher it…

It is hidden on the inner side of the natural lattice of the twelve sapphires, beyond my capability.”

This was perfect.

As he thought thus, showing off his excellence yet admitting to something beyond his capability—Foresight View also told him that such a choice would earn him even more favor.

But Ian had overlooked one thing.

That is, even Nobles wouldn’t periodically re-examine the effects of the Accessories they wore on their person.

“What?”

Yisen Gard looked up, his expression somewhat puzzled as he made eye contact with Ian.

The two stared at each other, causing the golden-haired boy to display a somewhat dumbfounded look: “The ‘Blue Flame’ my mother gave me actually has a second inscription structure?”

“What?”

Upon hearing this, the others in the pharmacy turned their heads in unison.

Master Gossay also showed a baffled expression: “The bracelet has a second-layer inscription?

There was no such thing when I checked it four years ago!”

Most of the others showed a similar reaction.

Only Patrick, after his initial astonishment, looked at Ian’s expression change slightly with a hint of intensity.