Wizard, I Have Another World – Chapter 28

Chapter 28: Surge in Mental Power

“Gulp!”

He raised his head and drank it all in one go.

The Light of Wisdom potion flowed down his throat and into his stomach, the icy cold sensation invigorating his mind.

No!

It wasn’t the taste.

But his mind had indeed become more acute.

Karl, within the Divine Domain Fragment, his eyes flickered. He closed his eyes, silently sensing, while simultaneously circulating his meditation technique.

His inner sea of consciousness.

The once turbulent and surging waves, under the effect of the potion, had become much calmer. This meant that the effectiveness of his meditation technique would greatly increase.

If one were to compare self-awareness to a seed, then the inner sea of consciousness was the fertile soil brimming with nutrients.

And the meditation technique…

…was the way for the seed to absorb the nutrients from the soil, to take root and sprout.

Until self-awareness completely occupied the inner sea of consciousness, undergoing a fundamental transformation from the inside out.

In the past, due to the influence of distracting thoughts, the efficiency of his meditation technique was not high. Now, the efficiency had increased by more than just a bit.

“Seven times!”

“After taking the potion, the efficiency has increased by at least seven times.”

“And it’s not just the inner sea of consciousness nourishing the spirit, the potion itself also has the effect of strengthening mental power.”

“It should be the effect of the Soul Powder. Sybil said that many ingredients of this type of potion are derived from souls…”

One day later.

Karl looked at the data panel before him.

Constitution: 0.78

Mental Power: 0.98

His constitution had increased by 0.01 compared to a few days ago.

However, this had nothing to do with taking the potion this time, but was due to continuous training and the breathing technique.

Mental power…

“0.02!”

In one day, his mental power had directly increased by 0.02. At his previous rate of progress, it would have taken nearly a month.

Even with the previous accumulation, it was still quite exaggerated.

Karl muttered,

“No wonder Sybil wants Soul Powder so badly. With or without potion-assisted cultivation, the progress is simply worlds apart.”

Another day.

Constitution: 0.78

Mental Power: 0.98

His mental power increased by another 0.01, but Karl could clearly feel that the effect of the potion was negligible now.

“Two days, an increase of nearly 0.03.”

“With my methods, one portion of Soul Powder can be used to make two portions of Light of Wisdom potion. I still have thirteen portions of Soul Powder on hand.”

“Enough for the short term!”

If he were to give the Soul Powder, also known as Necromantic Dust, to Sybil, with her skills and professional tools, one portion could be used to make three to four portions of Light of Wisdom. However, it would expose him, which was not advisable.

“With increased mental power, the speed of spellcasting will increase accordingly, and the power of the Minor Force Field will also increase.”

Karl stretched his muscles and added,

“It’s also beneficial for swordsmanship training.”

This point was not obvious in the Divine Domain Fragment.

Stronger mental power would increase control over the physical body, but within the Divine Domain Fragment, he had perfect control and could not discern the difference. Only when he returned to the real world would he be able to experience the gap between them.

“No wonder that Miles, despite having never trained in swordsmanship, could suppress Knight Squires with a rapier.”

“The mental power of an Intermediate Wizard Apprentice allows him to control his body more precisely and move faster.”

“A Senior Wizard Apprentice, even without training, is probably physically stronger than the average Knight Squire. That’s why Teacher Adolf, despite his age, is still so agile.”

“Swish!”

Withdrawing his sword, Karl’s expression became focused.

Immediately after…

Combat Technique ━ Gale Slash!

Four afterimages!

He unleashed four afterimages at once, which, along with the broadsword itself, made five. This was not weak for a Knight Squire.

This was the first time Karl had unleashed four afterimages outside the Divine Domain Fragment.

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Black City.

The snow mixed with unknown black dust finally stopped falling, but the sudden drop in temperature caused the snow on the ground in the city to freeze into ice.

Even guests who were Knight Squires had to change into thick robes here.

“Uncle.”

Aya jumped out from a crack in the ground:

“We’re here.”

Behind her, the young man named Little Nan, whose physique was comparable to that of an adult, still followed.

Unlike their first meeting…

…this time, Little Nan did not wrap himself up tightly but revealed his youthful face.

After several transactions, the two sides had developed a certain level of trust.

“Hehe…”

Little Nan scratched his head and smiled foolishly:

“Uncle.”

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“Hmm.”

Karl’s expression remained unchanged:

“Did you bring the things?”

“Yes, we did.” Aya nodded hurriedly and gestured for Little Nan to take off the package on his back. She said,

“Seventeen portions of Soul Powder, six gold and jade items, and a few books. However, we couldn’t find any breathing techniques.”

“Seventeen portions.” Karl frowned slightly:

“So few?”

As for not finding any breathing techniques, he was not surprised, as there had been no leads in the previous transactions.

He had gradually become accustomed to it.

Moreover, he already had the Venomous Wolf Breathing Technique. Collecting other breathing techniques was just a habit, not an urgent need.

“Well…” Aya forced a smile:

“During the Month of Winter’s Bite, very few people are willing to come out, especially experts… I can’t reach them yet.”

“But it will be better next month.”

Karl looked up at the sky and accepted this explanation. He pointed to the back:

“The things are inside. Besides some food, there are also the two healing potions you wanted.”

Aya’s eyes lit up.

Every year during the Month of Winter’s Bite, due to food shortages, many people died in Black City.

Food prices would also skyrocket.

Although Karl had also raised his prices, it was not by much. The difference in price was already a huge profit for her.

Not to mention the rare healing potions.

“Uncle.”

Taking out the things from the package, Aya’s beautiful eyes flickered:

“What do you need these gold items for?”

“To admire, to collect.” Karl examined the gold statue in front of him, mentally estimating its price:

“Is there a problem?”

“No, no problem.” Aya waved her hands hurriedly:

“I thought you could get out.”

Get out?

Karl’s eyes narrowed.

Indeed.

These things were worthless in Black City, but they could be exchanged for many good things outside. Deliberately collecting them would give people a certain impression.

Could he get out of the city?

Was that why he was collecting these things?

“No.”

Karl said slowly:

“If you have a way to get out of the city, you might as well tell me.”

“Yes.”

Aya nodded heavily:

“I will definitely tell you first, Uncle.”

“Huh?”

She suddenly turned around, her face showing a look of uncertainty.

“There’s movement!”

“Yes.”

Karl’s expression also turned serious, and he was slightly surprised by Aya’s perception, which was so keen.

He had only just noticed it.

“Let’s leave first.”

“Boom!”

Before he finished speaking, the footsteps in the distance suddenly turned into a loud bang, accompanied by flying snow and dust.

“Golan, you can’t escape!”

“Ah!”

Angry shouts, the sounds of collisions, and chaotic footsteps were getting closer and closer.

“Go!”

Karl’s heart sank. This commotion was most likely not caused by a Knight Squire. It was equally dangerous for him.

“Swish!”

Aya called out to Little Nan and jumped towards the dark hole in the ground.

Although the two of them were not strong, they were agile. Having lived in Black City for many years, their perception of danger was extremely sharp.

With the help of the intricate underground tunnels, it was easy to escape.

On the other hand, Karl had never been underground before, and he had only been to Black City a limited number of times. He was not very familiar with the surrounding environment.

After running for a short distance, he was blocked by three figures.

“I’m just a passerby.”

Karl raised his hands, indicating that he meant no harm:

“Can you please let me through?”

He was greeted by an arrow flying towards him.