Age of Wizards: I Can Analyze All Things

Chapter 250: Chapter 152: Revenge Without Delay, Acquiring Alchemy Engraving Knowledge

’Then there are the Alchemy Engravings. The materials for those are also a significant expense.’

After running the numbers, Pei Ze found that the deficit in his merit points was still huge.

’A Wizard’s power is mostly built upon a mountain of resources. That saying really is true.’

This was even more true in Pei Ze’s case.

Ultimately, the reason he possessed the incredible power to fight above his tier was also due to his consumption of massive resources.

The Eye of Omniscience had merely provided him with the initial capital to acquire those resources.

With power, he could obtain resources. This allowed him to grow stronger faster and acquire even more resources, creating a virtuous cycle.

This became even more apparent after he entered the Plane Battlefield, where it was catalyzed by the fierce and brutal competition.

Pei Ze’s strength had only begun to advance by leaps and bounds after arriving here.

In just nine short months, he had nearly reached the threshold to advance to a Second-level Wizard.

’But I’m still a far cry from the High-tier Wizards active on the main battlefield.’

Pei Ze looked up at the night sky, his gaze profound.

No matter how many missions Level 1 and Second-level Wizards like him completed, or how well they did, their ultimate impact on this war was negligible.

Even the great armies of both sides currently in a standoff on the main battlefield were not the primary factor that would decide the war’s outcome.

What could truly determine the war’s outcome was the top-tier combat power of the two civilizations.

In this era of the Multiverse, where the upper limits of individual strength were extremely high and the powerful could easily destroy an entire plane, the strength of the collective was not as important as many imagined.

Sometimes, a single powerhouse was enough to decide the outcome of a plane war.

The only reason this war hadn’t devolved into a duel between the top-tier combatants was because neither side—neither the Winter Frost Sect nor the alliance of Red Maple City and Bai Bing City—was confident in their ability to kill the other. Thus, they had both tacitly chosen to bide their time.

Once that opportunity arose and a victor was decided between the top-tier combatants, the war would likely reach its conclusion.

After standing there lost in thought for a moment, Pei Ze snapped out of it. He shook his head, pushing the thoughts aside, and walked toward his residence.

...

「The next day.」

Following the address Yan Dong had given him, Pei Ze arrived before a stone house perched on the edge of a stone cliff.

The stone house was surprisingly large, more than three times the size of his own residence.

It stood out dramatically among the surrounding "cramped" stone houses, a crane amongst chickens.

Just as Pei Ze approached, he sensed the unique energy fluctuations of a Guardian Array.

Sure enough, before he could knock, the door opened from within. A man who seemed to be a follower stepped out and asked, his tone neither servile nor overbearing, "May I ask your business?"

According to the feedback from his Eye of Omniscience, the man was a Tier Three Legendary Knight.

"I am Pei Ze. I’ve come to call on Master Guo Qi."

Upon hearing the name "Pei Ze," a strange light flashed in the man’s eyes. He sized Pei Ze up, and his expression grew more respectful.

"Please wait a moment."

Just as the man was about to turn and report, a voice came from inside.

"Please let our guest in."

The man froze for a second, then answered respectfully and stepped aside, gesturing for him to enter.

"Please come in, Master Pei Ze."

Pei Ze nodded and stepped inside.

The interior of the stone house was indeed far more spacious than his own residence.

A long hallway led from the entrance to a spacious, bright, and lavishly decorated living room at the far end, a clear sign of the owner’s great wealth.

This was no surprise. Enchanters, like Alchemists, were widely recognized as one of the wealthiest professions among Wizards.

Furthermore, Guo Qi was a Tier Three Enchanter. It was likely that many Level 3 Wizards were not as wealthy as he was.

Pei Ze walked into the living room and immediately saw a portly middle-aged man sitting on a sofa.

Upon seeing Pei Ze, the man immediately rose and came forward to greet him with a beaming smile.

"I’ve long heard that our very own Chenxi City has produced a genius Wizard. I’ve been wanting to meet you for ages, and today my wish is finally granted."

A flicker of surprise crossed the face of the Knight who had led Pei Ze inside.

It was the first time he had ever seen his master act so cordially toward a Level 1 Wizard.

But on second thought, it made sense.

Rumor had it that although Pei Ze was only a Level 1 Wizard, his true strength was comparable to that of a Second-level Wizard.

On top of that, he was also a Tier Two Alchemist.

It was no wonder his master was so welcoming to someone with such strength and status at such a young age.

"You flatter me, Master Guo Qi." Pei Ze smiled and shook his hand.

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries before sitting down opposite each other.

After a servant served black tea and withdrew, Guo Qi spoke with a beaming smile. "You said you came to see me about something? I wonder what it is."

Pei Ze got straight to the point. "I’ve been researching Alchemy Engravings recently and need some related knowledge. I figured Master Guo Qi might have what I’m looking for, so I took the liberty of paying you a visit."

A hint of surprise flickered in Guo Qi’s eyes. "You study enchanting as well?" he asked.

He only knew that Pei Ze was a gifted Tier Two Alchemist; he had never heard that Pei Ze also practiced enchanting.

Pei Ze smiled faintly, rolled up his sleeve, and revealed the Magic Tattoo on his arm.

"A Magic Tattoo... Hmm! What a peculiar pattern!"

After just a few glances, Guo Qi immediately noticed something unusual about the Magic Tattoo on Pei Ze’s arm.

It was distinctly different from a standard Upper-Level Magic Tattoo; it seemed to have been modified.

"Did you modify this yourself?"

"That’s right," Pei Ze said, telling a half-truth. "I made a few slight modifications to make the Magic Tattoo better suited to my constitution."

At these words, Guo Qi’s expression changed subtly, and his gaze upon Pei Ze was now tinged with amazement.

Learning to inscribe a Magic Tattoo wasn’t difficult—it was just a matter of practice. Any Enchanter whose Spirit level met the standard could do it.

Modifying a Magic Tattoo, however, was a different story. It was impossible without an exceptional degree of mastery in the art of enchanting.

This feat alone put Pei Ze above the vast majority of Tier Two Enchanters!

’A genius Wizard who’s both a Tier Two Alchemist and a Tier Two Enchanter!’

Guo Qi was astounded.

Both enchanting and alchemy were vast and profound disciplines.

It was rare enough for an ordinary Wizard to master just one of them.

He had never before seen a genius like Pei Ze, who had reached Tier Two in both disciplines at the mere age of eighteen.

Instantly, Guo Qi’s estimation of Pei Ze rose even higher.

After a light cough, Guo Qi said with a smile, "I do, in fact, possess the knowledge on Alchemy Engravings you seek. And I can guarantee it’s comprehensive. I’m willing to trade it, but as you know, knowledge about Alchemy Engravings is far more valuable than that of Magic Tattoos. The price is not low."

Pei Ze’s spirits lifted. He said seriously, "Name your price. How about a trade in merit points?"

To his surprise, Guo Qi shook his head. "I don’t want merit points."

Pei Ze raised an eyebrow. "Then what do you want?"

A peculiar glint flashed in Guo Qi’s eyes as he stared at Pei Ze. "I heard you acquired a quasi-Divine Artifact yesterday. How about trading for that?"

Pei Ze was taken aback for a moment. ’News travels fast.’

At the same time, he finally understood why Guo Qi had been so cordial.

It wasn’t just because of his strength and status; it turned out Guo Qi had his eye on the quasi-Divine Artifact.

The only use the Lotus Ice Crystal had for Pei Ze was refining Faith Crystals. If he could trade it for knowledge on Alchemy Engravings, he would be more than willing.

’Of course, I can’t let him get it that easily.’

Based on its potential Faith Crystal yield alone, the Lotus Ice Crystal was already worth seven to eight thousand merit points. That didn’t even account for the value of the Otherworld enchanting techniques it embodied, which would be highly attractive to most Enchanters.

If he asked for 20,000 merit points, an Enchanter would surely be willing to buy it.

The knowledge of Alchemy Engravings, while valuable, was nowhere near worth 20,000 merit points.

Guo Qi understood this as well and added, "Of course, I won’t take advantage of you. I’ll add another 15,000 merit points on top. What do you say?"

Pei Ze’s gaze shifted. He mulled it over for a few seconds before giving a firm nod.

"Deal!"

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