Potion Studies

Chen Ji was deeply worried.

So the Mystic Statue he had bought actually had such an enormous origin?

Then why had this Mystic Statue appeared in his original universe instead of directly appearing in the Marvel Universe?

Could it be...

The universe where he had grown up in his previous life was actually part of the Marvel Universe as well?

Part of the Multiverse!

Chen Ji's eyes flickered.

It was not impossible.

After all, one insignificant choice could create an entirely new world beyond the world familiar to ordinary people!

It was merely that, in his universe, superheroes were all actors, characters played by celebrities!

"If I didn't know where the Mystic Statue came from..."

"I probably wouldn't be this panicked."

"Now that I know, I'm even more scared!"

Chen Ji was panicking like crazy!

He had only recently become a Formal Mage. His knowledge of the arcane arts was not particularly deep, yet he had become entangled in an Ancient God's conspiracy.

What was he supposed to do now?!

[Due to your discovery, you have brought about a major turning point in your fate. Luck Value reward: 100 points.]

[[Provisional Weird] has undergone a subtle change.]

"Hmm?!"

"A major turning point in my fate!"

"100 Luck Value!"

"Not bad!"

"What changed with the entry?"

Chen Ji's body trembled.

He hurriedly opened the Entry Panel.

[Name]: Chen Ji

[Identity]: Formal Mage

[Talents]: Academic Prodigy (Blue), Grandmaster (Blue), Self-Taught (Blue), Fortune After Misfortune (Blue), Extraordinary Charm (Green), Fortune Uncertain (Black), Covetous Burden (Black).

[Luck Value]: 155.9

[Fortune Uncertain] (Black): You are an ant in the Ancient Gods' palm. You only have a few days left to jump around.

"Damn!"

"Only a few days left to jump around?"

"Even the entry has to mess with my head?"

"I'm numb!"

Chen Ji was completely numb.

The only thing worth celebrating was that he had gained another 100 Luck Value!

Based on the Luck Value formula, the benefits of this matter outweighed the drawbacks!

Forget it.

With his limited knowledge of the arcane arts, he simply could not think of a way to break this deadlock.

Since he could upgrade a talent entry once...

Then he would upgrade it!

[Would you like to use Luck Value on [Extraordinary Charm] (Green)?]

A line of colorful text appeared.

"Confirm!"

Chen Ji gritted his teeth.

Whoosh!

A brilliant flash streaked past!

[Extraordinary Charm] has successfully upgraded!

[[Extraordinary Charm] (Green) has evolved into [Crowd Favorite] (Blue)]

[Crowd Favorite] (Blue): Your popularity exceeds all imagination. Every gesture and movement radiates charm.

"...My popularity exceeds all imagination?"

"Could this entry affect Ancient Gods?"

"If it hadn't been for Extraordinary Charm earlier, the Ancient One wouldn't have handed the Ancient Gods Codex to me, right?"

Chen Ji's gaze shifted.

The only thing he could rely on was this Entry System!

Therefore, he still stuck to his original intention. If he wanted to rewrite the fates of important characters, he would start with Tony Stark!

After that, he would head to the New York Sanctum to take up his post.

What would Tony Stark's Entry Panel look like?

Chen Ji was filled with anticipation.

Then, he opened a Mystic Portal out of thin air and returned directly to Kamar-Taj.

In the library.

Only Master Murphyson remained, and he was sorting through books returned by his fellow disciples.

When Master Murphyson saw Chen Ji appear, he smiled and spoke in a tone full of envy.

"The Ancient One has only just returned from her travels."

"And she came to see you."

"Chen."

"It seems the Ancient One has long known of your talent and intends to pass her mantle on to you."

Master Murphyson's expression was complicated.

After spending so many days together, he had come to trust this Easterner before him immensely.

He even...

Seemed to be turning into a fanboy.

"Pass her mantle on to me?"

"Master Murphyson."

"Don't joke around!"

"The Ancient One has long had someone in mind for the next Sorcerer Supreme. It won't be my turn!"

Chen Ji hurriedly waved his hands.

Sorcerer Supreme?

Pah!

Not even a dog would take that job!

Behind that title lay responsibility and duty!

He could just settle for being a big shot behind the scenes.

Why ask for anything more?

"Chen."

"It seems you're ready to report to the New York Sanctum?"

"Then these Books of Arcane Arts should suit you well."

Master Murphyson handed him a stack of Books of Arcane Arts.

These were works he had carefully selected.

They covered almost all arcane knowledge.

There were also relatively advanced spells and techniques for hunting spiritual creatures.

After all, the New York Sanctum stood atop one of Earth's largest Leyline Nodes. Spiritual creatures appeared there frequently and could easily go mad as well!

He did not know why Chen Ji had chosen the New York Sanctum.

However...

He could only offer whatever help was within his ability.

"Thank you, Master Murphyson!"

"The books you recommend must be excellent!"

Chen Ji gave him a thumbs-up and immediately showered him with flattery.

Flattery never hurt anyone. What did it cost him to say a few nice words?

"Chen."

"Remember to return them on time."

"Otherwise... Master Hamir and I will have a hard time explaining ourselves."

"As for the details of serving as a Guardian Mage, Drumm should teach you those."

Master Murphyson smiled.

"See you!"

Chen Ji waved.

Then he stepped through the Mystic Portal and returned to his dormitory.

Master Murphyson was full of admiration.

All of a sudden.

A sense of determination surged within him.

If Chen Ji intended to compete for the title of Sorcerer Supreme, he would likely need his support and assistance.

He had slacked off for far too long!

It should still be too late to resume studying the arcane arts!

"Chen."

"I hope you can become the next Sorcerer Supreme..."

Master Murphyson's eyes gleamed.

Compared to Mordo and Kaecilius, a Kamar-Taj led by Chen Ji was what he hoped to see!

[Due to your personal charm, you have brought about a major turning point in Murphyson's fate. Luck Value reward: 200 points.]

Chen Ji returned to his dormitory.

He had just sat down.

When a heavenly sound immediately rang in his ears.

"What the hell!"

"What's going on?"

"Due to my personal charm...?"

"That works too?"

Chen Ji was stunned.

200 Luck Value!

So he did not even need to say or do anything to rewrite someone else's fate?

This was...

Way too awesome!

[Name]: Chen Ji

[Identity]: Formal Mage

[Talents]: Academic Prodigy (Blue), Grandmaster (Blue), Self-Taught (Blue), Fortune After Misfortune (Blue), Crowd Favorite (Blue), Fortune Uncertain (Black), Covetous Burden (Black).

[Luck Value]: 255.9

This was Chen Ji's current Entry Panel!

Five blue and two black talent entries!

With another 145 Luck Value, he could spin the prize wheel once.

If Chen Ji drew a talent entry related to medicine, he might even be able to heal Master Murphyson's back injury!

"Read first!"

"Read a book a hundred times, and its meaning will reveal itself."

"In books lie beauties fair, and in books lie houses of gold."

Chen Ji cast aside his stray thoughts.

Then he immediately opened one of the Books of Arcane Arts.

Compendium of a Hundred Herbs.

This was not Li Shizhen's Compendium of Materia Medica.

More precisely, it was a work on potion studies.

The existence of Cosmic Arcane Energy had also caused plants across the various dimensional realms to undergo marvelous changes, granting them effects ordinary people could never comprehend!

He had even seen Wakanda's Heart-Shaped Herb in the Compendium of a Hundred Herbs, along with mutated plants found in Talokan...

The book contained detailed records of the potions produced by different dimensional realms.

Of course.

To acquire potions, one had to bear the risks and costs oneself. Heavenly treasures were often guarded by spiritual creatures.

"Potion-making..."

"Could I use potions to alter my physique and gain extraordinary abilities?"

Chen Ji quietly speculated.

Even with a Power Stone in hand, his innately mortal body could not withstand him recklessly drawing upon the Infinity Stones' energy!

This was his greatest concern!

If he could use potion-making to concoct a perfect potion...

Then the problem would be easily solved!

Bonus chapter for the author's birthday!

The author hoped all the esteemed readers could offer a little encouragement!