Lord of Ashes
Chapter 80

Mushroom Soup

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Moxidu did not deceive Saine.

However, it is important to know that the mysteries of space are vast and profound.

Among the many knowledge systems explored by Spellcaster of various schools in the Wizard World, spatial theory has always been an extremely cutting-edge and profound field of knowledge.

The spatial knowledge required to create Space Ring is indeed not much; a qualified alchemist can basically master it.

However, if it involves communication between two different planes, or some deeper spatial mysteries, it is obviously beyond the reach of ordinary Mage or magic apprentices.

In the Wizard World, Mage who are proficient in the mysteries and powers of space science are also known as "Space-Type Magician".

These are exceptional talents, even rarer than ordinary elemental Mage, and are constantly recruited by various Holy Tower and Mage organizations.

In fact, there isn't a single true Space-Type Magician in the Underground World City of Mozhsuobula.

Otherwise, the alchemist Moxidu to create so many Magic Conductor to maintain and widen that Time-Space Rift.

The reason why Saine cannot return to the Wizard World with that black grip is that he is in the wrong place.

Only by reaching the vicinity of the location of that Space Channel could he use the grip given to him by his mentor to make contact with the Magic Altar in Shadow Valley, the Underdark on the other side of the Wizard World.

Of course, there is another condition for Saine's return to the Wizard World: the Magic Altar in Shadow Valley must not be seriously damaged.

If even the basic operational capabilities are gone, even if Saine has the key and the strength, he won't be able to open the door.

(P. S.: The key is a black handle, the strength comes from Element Pearl, and the door is Space Channel connecting the two worlds.)

Fortunately, Saine wasn't stupid.

After spending almost a month in a daze and in a daze, he finally realized where the problem might lie.

"The senior brother and his team spent more than half a year in the Yellow Sand World before they could pinpoint the exact location of the Coordinate Generator and start the instrument."

"Therefore, it's clear that not just any place can establish contact with the Wizard World."

"I don't know the specifics of how to determine the coordinates, but I can try my best to find the location of the Space Channel that day," Saine said excitedly.

This year, Saine is already twenty-one years old. At this age, in the Wizard World, ordinary humans would have long been able to get married and have children.

At the age of twenty-one, Saine spent most of his time in the Yellow Sand World.

Saine's skin was originally very fair, which may be related to the dark...

It might be related to the environment of the underground world, or it could be that he was born with fair skin.

But now, what appears behind the sand dunes is clearly a strange man with slightly dark skin and a stubble beard.

Saine actually started growing a beard when he was sixteen, but back then it was more like a light layer of downy hair.

In the dark underground environment of the Underdark, it is not even noticeable unless you look closely.

But after arriving in the Yellow Sand World, in just one year, Saine's stubble became quite hard and noticeable. →

Especially in the past month, his low mood and exposure to wind and sun have made it even more difficult for Saine to take care of his appearance.

Even now, Saine has no idea that he has gotten darker and become much more unkempt.

Having rediscovered hope and purpose in life, he gradually regained his energy and spirit.

Sometimes, people need a goal in life.

At the Black Wizard Academy, Saine's goal was to survive.

Now, Saine's goal is to go back.

Finding a possible way back does not mean that things will go smoothly from here on out.

Where exactly are the structural points of the Space Channel?

Looking at the endless yellow sand desert, with no landmarks or obvious terrain to guide him, Saine felt completely lost.

Fortunately, Saine was not defeated by this confusion.

He will not give up as long as there is even a sliver of hope for his return.

Clutching the Black Crystal Bracelet tightly, Saine walked into the depths of the vast yellow sand.

The experience in the Yellow Sand World was definitely an unforgettable first trip to another world for Saine.

Even when he grew to a higher level later in life, he could never forget the scorching heat of the Yellow Sand World and the various impressions it left on him during his vulnerable period.

These unforgettable and profound memories made Saine realize his own insignificance.

He repeatedly pushed himself to strive for higher and stronger goals, until he could unravel the mysteries of the Star Realm and the elements.

Six months later.

A man wearing a tattered black robe walked slowly through the yellow sand.

At this time, the sky was rather dark in this Yellow Sand World.

The man, who was already extremely familiar with all of this, knew that the night, which occurred on average once every fifteen days in the Yellow Sand World, was about to fall.

After all, he had been living in this world for over a year.

The Yellow Sand World at night is cool and different from that during the day.

silence.

On a simple campfire, a pot of mushroom soup was slowly boiling.

The ingredient that Saine added today is powder made from dried Sand Worm.

The Magic Beast Jerky was all gone six months ago, and the Vine Scraps were so bad that Saine was almost sick of eating them.

A month ago, he accidentally tried sprinkling powder made from dried Sand Worm into the soup.

As it turns out, when Saine had become numb to the taste of mushrooms, the appearance of a strange sour taste could greatly increase his appetite and make him ignore the original ferocious appearance of the Sand Worm.

The mushrooms in the pot are three colors: red, white, and black.

These correspond to the Fire Element, Light Element, and Dark Element that Saine possesses, respectively.

The composition of Element Mushroom is itself related to the elemental energy mastered by magic apprentices.

Although Saine also possesses Vine Entanglement and several other low-level spells, he mainly eats these three types of mushrooms to maintain the stability of his Magic Power.

Furthermore, the flavors of Element Mushroom are basically the same; the difference in appearance and color doesn't affect the taste much.

"The energy concentration in this world should be much lower than in the Wizard World. When I meditate, the speed at which my Mental Strength recovers doesn't change much, but the speed at which my Magic Power accumulates is much lower than when I was at the academy."

As he put a spoonful of mushroom soup into his mouth, Saine chewed gently, thinking and taking notes with his hand.

In this desolate and monotonous Yellow Sand World, not having something to do would drive a person crazy.

I don't know when it started, but Saine got into the habit of taking notes.

Simply thinking about it, or using Crystal Ball to record it, won't leave a lasting impression.

Only when it is written down and recorded on paper or in books can it be more easily remembered and understood.

Saine understood why his mentor Moxidu, and other Formal Magician liked to make annotations and notes in their Magic Books.

In the past, Saine also took notes, but never as frequently or as extensively as he does now.

Of course, it's also possible that Saine kept a record of every discovery and insight he made because he was too idle and afraid of being idle, so he had to keep himself busy.

Only when he is busy and in a state of deep thought can Saine forget himself and his current environment.

On his quest for Truth, Saine lowered his head and took another sip of mushroom soup.

The rustling sound of a quill pen gliding across the pages was the only sound that accompanied Saine on this quiet night.

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