Netherworld Retrograde
Chapter 103 - 47 Magic Potion_2

Chapter 103: Chapter 47 Magic Potion_2

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On the other side, when Cheese drove to the Red Dart Commerce, what she saw was a group of Processors chatting beside a battered off-road vehicle.

Just one look and Cheese knew what had happened. She had experienced a vehicle killer.

"All right, everyone, our Night General isn’t adjusting well to West City, so I’ll take him back first," Cheese said, smiling and greeting everyone.

This made those from the West City branch pull weird faces. How could someone not adjust to Giant City? Weren’t we just trying to build a good relationship with Night General? So petty!

Meanwhile, Li Yelai stepped on a nearby sewer manhole cover, and after finding no ’accidents,’ he confirmed his curse had vanished.

He then greeted the people of West City, picked up the Big Black Umbrella, and got into Cheese’s off-road vehicle.

"How did you happen to come pick me up?" Li Yelai asked curiously.

"I just went to a trade station in the north of the city today to pick up a courier for you. On my way back, I heard you had taken down Red Dart Commerce, so I swung by to pick you up," Cheese’s peachy eyes glanced at Li Yelai and pointed to the back seat, "Today, a trade caravan from No.1 Border City arrived."

No.1 Border City? Courier?

Li Yelai was stunned and then realized.

It was the Anti-Spiritual Ability Helmet!

It was the trial Anti-Spiritual Ability Helmet that had arrived!

Li Yelai was somewhat excited. With this, Li Yunyan’s curse might be suppressed. She wouldn’t have to be fearful when meeting people.

"Thanks a lot!" Li Yelai said in gratitude.

Cheese shook her head slightly, "There’s no need for us to be so formal with each other. By the way, how did you end up in West City?"

Li Yelai then shared his experiences with Cheese.

"Show-off, you got pulled from East City to West City and cleaned them out. Hard to say who’s really unlucky," Cheese commented, "But, it’s good you weren’t hurt, and you helped recover Taboo Items, so there will be Merit Points as a reward. Did you gain anything yourself?"

His own gains?

Li Yelai thought for a moment and responded, "I clearly understood my own combat capability."

Indeed, this was Li Yelai’s first real battle after obtaining the Red Dragon Spear.

In this operation, he hadn’t killed anyone.

He had controlled his strength and the areas he targeted well.

Whether it was the Scavengers controlled by Suggestion or the Wild Spirit Ability Users, all were merely knocked unconscious.

Facing the Scarred Woman, who was also a Second Awakening, Li Yelai had won easily and naturally.

That last male bodyguard had been a bit of trouble, but the move ’Dragon Rises’ had resolved the fight.

It was said that the male bodyguard was a Third Awakening from the Path of Ravings, just like Cheese.

’That means, do I have the ability to contend against Cheese?’ Li Yelai wondered. Was this what’s called a Cross-level Battle?

"I know what you’re thinking, buddy. Are you wondering if you could beat me because you defeated that Third Awakening Path of Ravings Spiritual Ability User?" Cheese seemed to have read Li Yelai’s thoughts and, while waiting for the traffic light, leaned over and whispered in his ear, "Come on, if I win, you listen to me. If you defeat me, you can do what you want~"

His words were full of frivolity and seduction, and his hot breath made Li Yelai’s body tingle.

"Thinking of taking advantage of me? Keep dreaming!" Li Yelai retorted.

"You’re the one dreaming," Cheese turned around and cast a glance at Li Yelai, "Wild Spirit Ability Users without the support of a major force are vastly inferior to Processors. Besides, that Third Awakening was knocked unconscious by a car and was cornered by you all when he came to. It wasn’t just you fighting him alone."

"Putting combat experience aside for now, those Scavengers do have extensive combat experience, even more than the newcomers. After all, anything can happen in the wilderness."

"But they fall short in other areas."

"Spiritual Ability Equipment can’t be created without the backing of a major power.

Support equipment like Chain-Saw Swords, Hot Melt Guns, and Plasma Bombs are all technology from Giant City; they have a hard time getting their hands on such weapons.

As for Magic Potions, there’s no need to elaborate. Virtually all Wild Spirit Ability Users have no access to Magic Potions. They can’t even find the recipes, let alone the materials. Even if some of them were lucky enough to find a suitable Magic Potion Recipe for themselves, it would be difficult for them to venture deep into the wilderness or Forbidden Zone to collect the materials. But we officials don’t have to worry about that, as Ye Boshou and others would gather plenty of materials.

Spiritual Ability Techniques, they can try to figure out some on their own but can’t have systematic training like we do in the official setup."

Cheese explained, "So, Wild Spirit Ability Users are generally weaker than Processors."

Li Yelai nodded, agreeing with this viewpoint.

Indeed, the Wild Spirit Ability Users hadn’t even mastered the technique of Spiritual Barrier. They possessed Spiritual Energy and strength, yet couldn’t use it effectively.

Thus, Li Yelai could easily defeat them.

"However, facing so many enemies at the same time, you are pretty strong too," Cheese said, "but never think that you can fight across levels. Each Awakening of a Spiritual Ability User widens the gap. A First Awakening might barely manage to fight a Second Awakening, but a Second Awakening would find it very hard to defeat a Third Awakening. This gap widens even further as one progresses."

"For instance, my ’Speech Spirit’ and ’Suggestion’; if you can’t instantly block my voice when facing me, you’ll be affected by my ability," Cheese explained, "’Listen to me, hold your head.’"

Li Yelai’s hands instinctively lifted a few centimeters but didn’t clutch his head.

"You see..." Cheese picked up a candy, swallowed it, and said, "Your physical strength is high, and your Spiritual Resistance has increased, allowing you to resist my ’Suggestion’. But it would still hinder some of your actions. What if this happens during a fight? Such interference could be fatal. Don’t be complacent. Don’t try to fight across levels unless absolutely necessary."

"Understood," Li Yelai nodded gravely.

"Now that you are at the Second Awakening and have obtained Spiritual Ability Equipment, you can consider the Third Awakening Potion. The price of a Third Awakening Potion is around 300 Merit Points. The main focus now should be to accumulate enough Merit Points. Don’t think about the Anti-Spiritual Ability Helmet yet," Cheese suggested, "’Proper tools are prerequisite to the successful execution of a job!’"

"Right," Li Yelai inquired, "any recommendations for a Third Awakening Potion from the Wanxiang Path?"

"There are exactly two kinds of Third Awakening Potions from the Wanxiang Path available for direct purchase in the four great Giant Cities," Cheese considered for a moment and said, "’Barbaric Beast’ and ’Mimicry·Scale Armor’. The former morphs certain characteristics of Extraordinary Creatures and enhances one’s agility and strength. Thus, you might see some colleagues sporting beast ears—a favorite of Furry Control."

"Wow," Li Yelai wondered, pondering if he would have to sport animal ears too if he chose that option.

"The latter enhances defense by mimicking the defensive scale armor of certain creatures. Of course, if different materials are added, the results can vary. Like the Melting Furnace Captain, who obtained Molten Dragon Armor with extremely high Flame Resistance. Thus, he can ignore high temperatures and flames and fight amidst fire."

"Which one should I choose?" Li Yelai frowned.

"Go back and ask your captain. He seems to have prepared some Magic Potion Materials for you. They might be good stuff not available on the market," Cheese suggested.

"Not available?" Li Yelai was surprised.

"Yes, like the Molten Dragon Armor of the Melting Furnace Captain, it’s because he added a mysterious material from a Molten Lava Dragon into his Magic Potion," Cheese replied. "He acquired a piece of Spiritual Ability Equipment made from Molten Lava Dragon during a clash with the Ember Church and broke it down to add to his potion. Not every Processor has this kind of asset or opportunity. It’s the top-tier stuff you can’t find on the market. Molten Lava Dragons are monsters from the Doomsday Forest, and you certainly can’t hunt these creatures in packs. Their King of Restricted Zone isn’t just for show."

"I get it, with enough good materials, abilities can become stronger," Li Yelai nodded. "Still, I’ve only recently reached the Second Awakening; a Third Awakening is probably still a ways off. There’s time to consider this."