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nChapter 251: Laboratory: Krieg’s Chamber of Secrets (2)

nTranslator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

nThis looks like some kind of hidden compartment that can be activated by pressing it.

nJi Chen didn’t let his guard down in the slightest. He left a Murloc Ranger behind and led the rest of his troops back to the stone door, preparing for any unexpected situations.

nAfter the Murloc Ranger pressed the brick, accompanied by a scraping sound, a section of the wall on the side slowly opened to both sides, revealing an entrance.

nJi Chen didn’t immediately approach. Instead, he let the Murloc Ranger go in to investigate.

nA few minutes later, the Murloc Ranger emerged, unharmed, and signaled that there was no danger.

nSeeing this, Ji Chen walked over with a relieved expression.

nIn this Lich’s laboratory, being cautious was of utmost importance to him.

nThis was a smaller room, about the size of a basketball court, but it was filled to the brim with bookshelves. The bookshelves were crammed with all kinds of books. If it weren’t for the crystal sphere floating above a device in the middle of the room, one would think it was a library rather than a laboratory.

nThe purpose of the crystal sphere was already very clear.

nControl Nexus

nTier: Special

nUsage: Able to activate cages, seals, and formations

nJi Chen walked in, ignoring the Control Nexus for the time being. Instead, he walked up to a stone table and casually tried to pick up a few sheets of parchment stacked together.

nClatter-

nThe sheets of parchment instantly turned into powder, piling up on the table.

nJi Chen’s face showed a hint of surprise, then he shook his head.

nIt seemed that even the hidden parchment here couldn’t withstand the erosion of thousands of years, turning into dust.

nAs expected, Ji Chen casually touched other sheets of parchment on the table, even the books on the bookshelves. At the moment of contact, they all turned into piles of powder.

nLooking at this, he couldn’t help but feel a hint of regret.

nKnowledge was one of the most precious treasures, and the books that carried knowledge also had extremely high value. The fact that a powerful Lich had collected them in this hidden chamber meant they weren’t ordinary items; they were naturally of an invaluable level of existence.

nIf he could learn a few powerful spells or abilities from these books, wouldn’t that be fantastic?

nAs Ji Chen thought about this, he destroyed all the books on the bookshelves as if satisfying his destructive desire.

nSuddenly, when a rather inconspicuous book turned into a pile of powder, a complete sheet of paper with a golden glow mixed in.

nJi Chen’s eyes lit up.

nhe had hit a jackpot!

nHe carefully pinched it between his fingers.

nThe texture was somewhere between paper and hard leather, with a pleasing touch.

nOn the sheet of paper with the golden glow, intricate and mysterious patterns and designs were engraved. At first glance, it felt extraordinary.

nArchlich Krieg’s Alchemical Notes

nTier: Special

nInsights and experiences of Archlich Krieg Theredell regarding alchemy, containing methods for crafting various special alchemical creations Archlich?

nKrieg?

nJi Chen’s eyes flickered slightly.

nIf his guess was correct, Archlich Krieg Theredell should be the owner of this laboratory, the twisted Lich mentioned by Elin and Thotmudo.

nThe alchemical notes of an Archlich – this was getting interesting.

nWithout rashly using or further examining the alchemical notes, Ji Chen felt that Krieg might have left some traps on this record. He remained vigilant in the face of a powerful Lich.

nCarefully tucking the notes into his backpack, he continued to search the hidden chamber.

nAt this point, his interest was thoroughly piqued by this precious find.

nWho knew, there might be more of Krieg’s belongings or secrets waiting for his discovery in other parts of the laboratory.

nFeeling frustrated with his own slow progress, Ji Chen enlisted the help of the other heroes in the mission to destroy the books. In an instant, valuable books turned into ashes, and the small dark chamber was filled with dust.

nSoon, good news came from the other side.

n“Lord, I found a badge!”

nJi Chen hurriedly walked over and took the crystal badge handed to him by Anina.

nThe badge didn’t possess Lich elements; instead, it depicted an image of a griffon wielding a sharp sword in its claws.

nRoyal Griffon Knight Order Badge

nTier: 4-star treasure

nEffects: 0 Increases magic resistance by 20% @ Increases flight speed by 50%

nSkill: Life Shield (provides a sturdy shield to withstand massive damage)

nA badge from a certain empire’s Royal Griffon Knight Order in the Northern Continent, possessing considerable power

nWhat a good find!

nJi Chen was delighted. This was a badge that could provide significant benefits, especially with the Life Shield skill, which aligned perfectly with his intentions.

nEver since he lost an arm due to Solin’s sword energy attack, he had been extra cautious about his personal safety, wanting to equip himself with life-preserving gear.

nThis time he lost an arm, the next time he might lose his head.

nSo, life was more important.

nEquipping the badge immediately made him feel much safer.

nOnce again, the badge heightened Ji Chen’s mood.

nIn just a short ten minutes, he had acquired an invaluable alchemical note and a 4-star life-saving treasure badge. The value of these gains was almost greater than before.

nJi Chen was about to make a fortune in this small hidden chamber!!

nComing back to his senses, Ji Chen praised Anina for her actions and highly admired her for finding such treasures.

nThis instantly caught the attention of the other heroes, and they were all energized. They focused their attention on searching the bookshelves and corners, hoping to find something of high value to earn the Lord’s appreciation.

nIn the small hidden chamber, it turned into a bustling construction site, with dust flying around.

nIf someone knowledgeable were to see them turning these immensely valuable books into dust, trampling them underfoot, they would undoubtedly exclaim about the wasteful destruction and perhaps wish to stab them to death.

nSoon, the “construction site” brought more good news.

nThis time it was Benbo who found something – two silver parchment sheets. Although their appearance wasn’t as mystical as Krieg’s notes, they had an impressive look.

nTemporarily leaving the hidden chamber, Ji Chen held the two parchment sheets in his hand and examined them closely.

nSkill Scroll: Mana Reflux

nTier: Red-tier skill

nEffects: Allows comprehension of the red-tier skill: Mana Reflux (after casting a red-tier spell, recovers 35% of expended mana)

nSkill Scroll: Triple Casting

nTier: Orange-tier skill

nEffects: Allows comprehension of the orange-tier skill: Triple Casting (able to consecutively cast three skills not exceeding the orange-tier level)

nHoly **!

nIn the midst of bewilderment, Ji Chen was accompanied by a surge of ecstasy.

nWhat kind of godlike skills were these?

nOne red-tier skill and one orange-tier skill—enough to blind the eyes.

nWhat was even more important was that both of these skills were Archmage-level skills. Each of them was a skill that mages dreamt of having.

nIf he casually took one out, it would undoubtedly drive the mages crazy.

nTaking a deep breath, Ji Chen suppressed his excitement and put these two skill scrolls into his backpack without using them immediately.

nIn this world, learning and comprehending any skill required a process. It wasn’t as simple as in a game, where you could learn it with a mere click or a string of text in a skill bar.

nSkills were something that a living being learned from the depths of their heart, integrated into their soul. The more powerful the skill, the more time it took to comprehend.

nWhen Ji Chen initially accepted the Tidal Lord profession and comprehended the profession skills, he underwent a complete transformation and learning process from the inside out.

nSimilarly, in the ancient land of the divine realm, he spent a considerable amount of time to acquire the rewards left behind by the deities.

nAnd these red-tier and orange-tier skills would undoubtedly require a substantial amount of time to comprehend as well. It wasn’t suitable to choose to learn them in this kind of place.

nHowever, it could be foreseen that once he mastered these two skills, his strength would undergo a tremendous transformation.

nAs he carefully stored the skill scrolls, he couldn’t help but be amazed by the immense wealth of Archlich Krieg. These immensely valuable skill scrolls were simply intermingled among the books. Could even a Icing be as affluent as this?

nAfter obtaining these two skill scrolls, Ji Chen suddenly entered a state of wisdom.

nIt was as if he had no more desires.

nBecause he felt that there couldn’t possibly be anything more valuable in the hidden chamber.

nHowever, a voice as melodious as heavenly music reignited the flames in his heart..

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