A mage's journey begins with a battle mage.

Chapter 149 Strange Objects

The so-called "strange object" is something that is miraculous.

They are born either from a series of coincidences or from carefully calculated manipulation.

Regardless of their origin, they all share one characteristic: they are unique and cannot be replicated.

According to research, rare objects are products of laws, powers that only those in the Holy Realm can access, and those only in the Legendary Realm can analyze.

Amidst the entanglement of multiple laws, the characteristics of wondrous objects are diverse; some can amplify the power of others by a percentage, while others are simply indestructible.

The value of a rare item varies depending on its function, but because it is related to the laws of nature, the minimum guaranteed value will be equivalent to a legendary material.

"This is really..."

The Blood and Flesh Mother Tree is a rare object, which means that Jiang Shuzhou can no longer reveal its existence at will.

If it is not a rare item and can be mass-produced, then Jiang Shuzhou is a rising star in the Way of Flesh and Blood, a new generation leader whose name has been heard by legendary alchemists.

But since it was a rare item, Jiang Shuzhou could only develop quietly, eventually stunning everyone and becoming a legendary alchemist.

One is the present, and the other is the future.

As for handing this thing over?

Jiang Shuzhou isn't stupid. What, do you want the Mage Alliance to give you an award?

Once you become a legend, you can award yourself as many awards as you want, and it doesn't matter if your chest is covered with them.

If you still feel it's not enough, then do a chest expansion exercise and use the medals as bulletproof vests.

As for now, we should keep a low profile and hide the Mother Tree of Flesh and Blood in a place where no one knows about it.

That's the only way to be safe.

Since it was a rare item, it wouldn't be appropriate to just take it out openly. Jiang Shuzhou directly placed the flesh and blood mother tree into a cultivation box filled with nutrient solution and then put it into his spatial ring.

Let's just consider this experiment a failure.

Indeed, being too outstanding and too successful can sometimes be a sin.

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"What? Is your commander dead?!"

"Don't be angry. Maybe Master Navis is indulging in a romantic encounter right now. Don't disturb him."

"A hero needs a beautiful woman by his side, doesn't he?"

Joan of Arc and Rosemary started their crazy, sarcastic remarks again. Since a month ago, Jiang Shuzhou had closed his laboratory, making it impossible for them to find him when they came to discuss something.

Joan of Arc is currently in a very irritable mood. Based on the principle of holding meetings for important matters and small meetings for important matters, they have come to Jiang Shuzhou for a meeting.

They could handle other things on their own without Jiang Shuzhou, but not this one.

They planned to purify the area near the mountain fortress. Although the prime plane could evolve and metabolize the demonic pollution on its own, that would be too slow.

Jiang Shuzhou, the only one among the three suitable for purification, could not be contacted at this time.

Anyone would be anxious in this situation.

Although Rosemary wasn't in a hurry to resolve the demonic contamination of Mahabray, she seemed eager to address the contamination of the mountain fortress.

Civilians and a small number of soldiers have already begun to be contaminated; this is the insidious influence of the Abyss, which is unavoidable.

In order to avoid non-combat casualties and to protect their reputation, Joan of Arc and Rosemary had no choice but to come to Jiang Shuzhou.

Unfortunately, Jiang Shuzhou wasn't in a hurry; he was conducting experiments.

Hayes and his men weren't in a hurry. Following Jiang Shuzhou's instructions, they added a small amount of purifying agent to the water given to the soldiers and civilians.

This can mitigate the effects of the abyss to the greatest extent possible.

At least non-combat casualties are not required.

Joan of Arc and her companions, however, could not, even though Joan of Arc was a priest and theoretically could indeed cure all pollution.

Rosemary could also use the power of the covenant to heal soldiers.

But does that mean they do nothing but provide treatment?

Even if they work themselves to death, they can't completely avoid pollution.

So they had no choice but to go to Jiang Shuzhou.

Then I was turned away.

"I am aware of your purpose in coming, and I will inform my lord."

Then came the long wait. They came every day for the past few days, and this is the fourth time today.

"Who is making a racket outside my door?"

Jiang Shuzhou's voice, amplified by a spell, rang out, sounding incredibly powerful.

"Stop acting crazy! Don't you recognize us?!"

Joan of Arc has started again.

She was so cute when she first arrived in Mahablay, and Jiang Shuzhou even commented that her complexion was rosy.

She's not cute at all now; she looks like a swearing peasant woman.

"We're all cultured people, don't be so aggressive."

"What brings you two here?"

Jiang Shuzhou finally came out.

"That's how it is..."

Soon, Rosemary informed Jiang Shuzhou and the others of their purpose.

"I see. Come, come inside with me."

As he spoke, Jiang Shuzhou pointed to the laboratory, then turned and went inside.

Joan of Arc and Rosemary exchanged a glance, then nodded and entered the laboratory.

As a mage, Jiang Shuzhou wouldn't disregard his own life and risk being killed by the backlash to kill them.

"Here, have some tea!"

Chahara poured tea for the three of them, but it was obvious that Jiang Shuzhou's cup was the best.

"I'll pay five times the cost of the purification agent! And you'll get your full compensation for your trouble too!"

"Serve the finest tea!"

"at the same time……"

Following that, Rosemary promised a host of benefits, the most important of which was that Jiang Shuzhou could take some of his subjects who were willing to follow him with him.

This hit Jiang Shuzhou's Achilles' heel. His territory is developing very well, but the only problem is that he has too few people.

The vast Hamlet now has only a little over 20,000 people, and that's only after Jiang Shuzhou opened up immigration and brought in a lot of people from other places.

Now players in Mahabrace can add a mission to save civilians.

"Come, Chahara, bring me some of my most prized tea from my collection!"

Seeing Jiang Shuzhou's smile and attitude, Rosemary understood that he had agreed.

Looking at Joan of Arc beside her, Rosemary sighed. If it had been Joan of Arc negotiating, they would probably already be outside the camp by now.

Fortunately, Joan of Arc remained silent.

It seems that justice may not compromise, but it will remain silent.

"Oh dear, how could I possibly accept? But Lady Rosemary's invitation is so kind; if I were to refuse, wouldn't it seem incredibly impolite of our Mage Alliance?"

Jiang Shuzhou's words remained grand and dignified.

"Your Highness, do not worry. I will take action to purify the mountain fortress tomorrow and will never allow the demon's pollution to harm the world."

"Thank you for your kindness."

Then the two sides began to flatter each other, during which they tacitly left Joan of Arc out of the picture.

"Alright, it's getting late. We should take the two ladies home now, otherwise people might start gossiping."

"This damages the reputation of both ladies."

Is it very late?

Looking at the sunlight outside, Rosemary was somewhat speechless.

"I hope you will keep your promise and completely purify the demonic corruption within the fortress."

"That's natural."

After seeing the two off, Jiang Shuzhou sat in a chair and flipped through the supply reports from the past few days.

"really."

Everything else is fine, but Rosemary seems to be doing some buying low and selling high lately.

She used the Mage Alliance's channels to buy Abyssal Pus from players at low prices, and then sold it back to the Mage Alliance at high prices.

This wouldn't have been a big deal, but it seems like Rosemary was just trying to make money.

However, the reason why players are willing to sell to Rosemary at a low price is that, in addition to being able to exchange Abyssal Pus for money, it can also be exchanged for various warrior skills and breathing techniques.

This knowledge was abundant within the empire.

If you factor in battle record and breathing techniques, then Rosemary would be at a huge disadvantage.

However, that's not the key point. The key point is that there's a slight difference between Rosemary's acquisition and its sale.

These differences were hidden in the data, and even the logistics staff couldn't see anything, but Jiang Shuzhou noticed them at a glance.

This woman is hiding pus in the abyss.

What on earth is she doing?

Considering what just happened, all of this seems somewhat unusual.

Could it be that she has designs on the throne?