Above The Sky
Chapter 171 - 171 160 Lingering Killing Intent 13

171: Chapter 160 Lingering Killing Intent (1/3) 171: Chapter 160 Lingering Killing Intent (1/3) ——You mean, you didn’t know?!

Even Ian couldn’t keep his composure at this point.

His heart was tumultuous, but he managed to maintain an appropriately bewildered expression on the surface, “Could I have sensed it wrong?

Perhaps I mistook the natural crystal lattice of the gem for a second-layer inscription…”

A miscalculation.

That’s what he thought.

It made sense upon reflection; the item was a gift from a mother to her child for his tenth birthday.

Aside from the initial appraisal, it likely wouldn’t be assessed again.

For the most part, no one would think that, besides its primary function, there would be a second, deeper inscription—if it weren’t for Ian’s keen perception being able to detect a different, stable model operating beneath the volatile fluctuations of the fire element Spirit Energy Field, he might have had to rely on Foresight View to notice it.

Moreover, with Yisen Gard’s astonished expression, Ian also realized, under the emergency query of the Silver Chip, the true function of that second inscription structure.

“Amplification of Spirit Energy intensity?

It’s not necessarily a bad feature, but it already has the capability to create a fire attribute Spirit Energy Field to assist in cultivation.

Adding this, are you trying to invite people to madness?”

A homogenous natural Spirit Energy Field makes it easier for Sublimators to cultivate, to calibrate the frequency of their Essence, and lets their bodies better adapt to the wash of Spirit Energy and Essence, significantly aiding the fusion of life and soul required for the breakthrough to the Third Energy Level of Life Spirit Energy.

Take Sigh Cliff, for example— it’s the perfect place for Sublimators who inherit the True Form Heritage like the Aurora Titan to practice.

There, they don’t have to worry about an Essence surge within their bodies, nor do they need to stress about not attuning to the natural Spirit Energy frequency.

It’s a naturally designated breakthrough spot.

The ‘Blue Flame’ Sapphire Bracelet, named as such, is a piece of Spirit Energy Jewelry that artificially creates such an environment.

The gentle fire attribute Spirit Energy Field it produces will help Yisen Gard get accustomed to Natural Spirit Energy from a young age.

And when he aims for the breakthrough to the Third Energy Level, this acclimatization and familiarity will make the process much easier for him compared to an ordinary Sublimator, multiplying his chances of success many times over.

This is the depth of heritage from great noble families, also the reason why Sublimators from noble classes are far more numerous than those ‘lucky ones’ who have managed to acquire high-level inheritances.

The latter would need several generations of continuous Sublimators to even begin to compare to the nobles —but if they do produce Sublimators over many generations, wouldn’t they certainly become nobles themselves?

However, what if this heritage itself was mixed with ‘poison’…

Ian understood in a flash.

“The nature of a fire attribute Spirit Energy Field is already dry and prone to instability.

Adding amplification only increases the potential for problems; it doesn’t help the bearer gradually adapt to Spirit Energy or harmonize the resonance between Spirit Energy and the body.

It might even cause them to lose control over their own body at critical moments, reducing the precision of Essence Manipulation, and thus, lead to failure to break through.”

In an instant, Ian thought of several possibilities, such as an original design flaw that the Ellen Family had failed to identify, or maybe it was the result of an internal family struggle, someone scheming against this young master…

As for being targeted by an outsider…

that was also a possibility.

Honestly, the former didn’t seem likely.

Although Ian was confident in his talent and had the Silver Chip and Foresight View, theoretically no one could match his appraisal skills.

But a true high-level Appraiser would certainly have their own unique skills and keen insight; it was implausible that they’d be worse than him, at least identifying a dual inscription structure wouldn’t be an issue.

Therefore, the first possibility couldn’t happen; if there was any chance of madness from such a bracelet, it would never have appeared before Yisen Gard in the first place.

“So, is it the second possibility?”

Thinking of this probability, Ian’s first instinct was to want to distance himself—not because he shied away from trouble, but what did the infighting of the Marquis Family have to do with a small frontier Appraiser like him?

He didn’t want to be dragged into the murky waters!

But unfortunately, it seemed he was already involved.

“Yisen, let me take a look.”

At this moment, Master Gossay approached with a grave expression, and the blond youth obediently handed over the bracelet.

The old man’s psy-eye once again emitted an extremely transparent pale blue light column, which appeared more advanced than the one used to inspect the Longevity Elixir, and resulted in greater consumption.

Clearly, Master Gossay was using his real skills.

Faintly, Ian also sensed a significant fluctuation of Spirit Energy…

Master Gossay’s artificial eye indeed turned out to be a special kind of Spirit Energy Jewelry, capable of creating an analytical light column comparable to an Observational Spirit Ability!

“Indeed!

There is a second-layer structure hidden within the natural crystal lattice, but…

how was this discovered?

It has perfectly blended into its self-created Spirit Energy Field, so much so that even top-tier Appraisers, without a deep analysis and by just glancing at it superficially, would only notice that the Spirit Energy Field seems a bit unstable, yet it does not affect the effectiveness…”

Upon completion of the observation, the light in the monocle gradually faded.

The hunchbacked old man lifted his head and gazed deeply at Ian, who explained somewhat bewilderedly, “My Spirit Energy can see the flow of Origin Quality, I thought that was just an ordinary natural structure…”

“…Indeed, your Spirit Energy must be very intense observational-type Spirit Energy, which will benefit your future career as an Appraiser and Alchemist greatly.”

Gossay exchanged glances with Patrick and Yisen Gard, then turned his head to look at Viscount Grant, and said in a grave voice, “This time it’s truly a surprise, Els.

Both the Longevity Magic Potion and this young Alchemist named Ian…

Your growth has also surprised me.

I hope you can continue your father’s enterprise in the future and not let the honor of the Grant Family be tarnished.”

“Originally, we were supposed to talk more about the upcoming cooperation on His Majesty’s mission today, but as you can see, we have encountered some unexpected situations here.”

Having said that, he gave a polite bow, and Viscount Grant hurriedly returned the gesture.

Although he couldn’t grasp the analysis discussed between Ian and Master Gossay due to his low level of Alchemy knowledge, he understood that the accessory on Yisen Gard must have a major issue.

“Let’s discuss the cooperation details in a few days, we’ll be staying at the Platinum Iridium Workshop.

If there’s anything, you can come and find me.”

The first part of Master Gossay’s statement was directed at Viscount Grant, while the latter half was directed at Ian.

Then, he produced a metal card from his bosom and handed it to Ian, “I greatly appreciate your keenness, otherwise, there might have been severe trouble.”

“It’s my honor.”

Ian accepted the metal card, feeling its unexpected iciness upon touch, yet it didn’t emit any coldness outwardly.

Soon after, the Erlen Family group hurriedly departed, with Viscount Grant, Elder Prude, and others watching them leave alongside Ian.

“Not surprising, really,” the Viscount murmured to himself.

He was initially taken aback, but now he regained his composure.

The man’s eyebrows lightly furrowed, “The private affairs of the Erlen Family are none of my business, but if they’re going to affect the mission, that would be problematic…”

“I hope it can be resolved soon.”

The Viscount sighed thus.

—It’s probably very difficult to resolve.

That was Ian’s assessment.

Because, while he still had his Foresight View activated, as he watched the trio from the Erlen Family depart, he witnessed a situation that made his heart sink.

With Master Gossay’s appraisal, that man who should have been the backbone of the group, yet had remained silent from halfway through until the departure without saying another word, Patrick Erlen…

The mist surrounding him suddenly took on a layer of blood-red color!

It was the scent known as murderous intent!