Wizards: Starting with Fairy Crests

006: The Evil Eye Tyrant and the Eye Demon Soup

The Thousand-Eyed Demon Soup contained a trace of the turbid spiritual power of the Evil Eye Tyrant, a high-level life form from the Abyss Plane. After drinking it, one would become tainted by the Evil Eye Tyrant's spiritual power.

Each subsequent meditation deepens the alienation of the soul by spiritual power, ultimately leading to complete enslavement by the evil eye tyrant.

Lin Qi was certainly aware of the existence of this terrible side effect, but that was a danger that would arise in the future. Compared to the current predicament, he had no better choice at all.

of course,

More importantly, Lynch knew how to remove the evil eye tyrant's corruption...

then,

Lin Qi's hand, which was at his side, tightened almost imperceptibly for a moment, his knuckles turning slightly white.

He raised his face, trying to ignite a fanatical fervor in his eyes—a mixture of greed, resolve, and desperate gamble.

That was the most common look in the eyes of apprentices whose souls were burned by the thirst for power.

"I'm just... unwilling to accept it."

His voice was deliberately low and hoarse, with a slight tremor, as if he was trying his best to suppress some kind of boiling emotion: "I am unwilling to be a lowly apprentice struggling in the mud forever, watching those exceptionally talented guys easily climb to heights that I can't even look up to."

"Great power... I crave it more than anything."

He took a half-step forward, as if grasping at a straw in the void, his tone becoming even more obsessive: "As long as I can meditate faster, become stronger faster... even if..."

"Even if the price is selling my soul and becoming a slave to the devil, I'm willing to pay! What's the difference between living a mediocre life and dying?"

This performance vividly portrays a young apprentice who is blinded by the allure of power and willing to drink poison to quench his thirst.

And this is precisely the "bait" that the Evil Eye Tyrant prefers most—

A soul filled with desires, easily distorted, and self-persuasive.

The wrinkles on the face of the evil-eyed witch Dulis deepened with this declaration of "deliciousness," forming a twisted expression that was somewhere between a sneer and satisfaction.

The vertical line on her forehead seemed to relax slightly, as if in pleasure.

"Since that's the case..."

She drew out her words, and her normal eye blinked slowly, its light gleaming with a mixture of insight and amusement: "Alright then. Seeing how 'sincere' your request, this old woman will prepare the 'Thousand-Eyed Demon Soup' for you."

At this point, she changed the subject, holding up a withered finger: "But the preparation of the magic soup requires some special 'seasonings.' I naturally have most of the ingredients in stock and can prepare them for you... except for one thing..."

She paused, her gaze like a cold hook locking onto Lin Qi: "'The nascent shoots of the Corrupted Eye Vine.' This thing can only be found deep within the 'Silent Manor,' in the cracks of those old walls soaked with enough despair and madness. Go and fetch it for me. Not much, just a three-inch section, and it must be alive."

She grinned, revealing her yellowed teeth: "Use this to prove your resolve and...worth in dedicating yourself to the great 'Evil Eye Lord.' If you can't get it..."

She paused, her smile instantly turning chilling: "Then you'd better just die there."

"after all,"

"While Lord Evil Eye's embrace is broad, it doesn't accept just any trash!"

This is the world of wizards, where there is no good or evil, no right or wrong; everything in this world is judged by only one label—

value!

......

Upon returning from the market, Lynch immediately began preparations to explore Silent Manor.

To complete this exploration, Lynch made a special trip to see Louis and reached a deal with him.

I obtained 50 magic stones, a complete set of knight equipment, a knight breathing technique, and the accompanying family sword technique, "Swift Sword Technique," from Louis.

The deal Lynch proposed really startled Louis, and it was a deal that required considerable thought from him.

The knight's equipment was fine, but the key was those 50 magic stones, which was a considerable sum even for someone born into nobility.

However, Lynch eventually persuaded Louis.

"Think about it, Louis. I have average talent. Believe me, I will definitely be able to advance to the intermediate apprentice level and become a full-fledged apprentice of the Gray Tower within two years. Is there any need to hesitate about the rewards that a full-fledged apprentice can bring you in the future?"

Louis himself only had low-level talent, and it would take him at least five years to advance to the intermediate apprentice level. It was basically impossible for him to become a formal apprentice of the Gray Tower. When Lynch offered this as a bargaining chip, he finally put aside his concerns.

"I believe this deal won't disappoint me!"

The deal has been officially completed.

As for what kind of reward Lewis would receive for his "investment" in the future, that was not within Lynch's considerations.

As a member of the wizarding world, he naturally respects the world's first principle of "equivalent exchange," but if the creditor dies, it's not his fault, is it?

Selfish?

It was indeed a bit selfish, but Lin Qi had no choice; that's just how this dark and cruel world is.

Philanthropy and the Virgin Mary have no place here; to survive and continue, one must be self-centered.

He won't intentionally do evil, but he certainly won't release kindness without reason either; everything he does will only be for the purpose of making himself stronger.

Again.

What does the destruction of the world have to do with him!

......

A few days later, in a grove of trees not far from Silent Manor.

In the open space, a newly lit campfire was crackling and burning, and Lin Qi was using a dagger to bleed and gut a wild boar he had just hunted.

This is why Lynch sought to trade with Louis for knightly equipment and swordsmanship.

During his apprenticeship, his strength was still too weak, and his ability to sustain combat was too low given that he could only cast fairy spells twice.

Knights, on the other hand, represent the pinnacle of human combat power, possessing exceptional martial arts skills.

With the support of excellent equipment, it can maintain effective combat capability for a long time. It can't deal with powerful monsters, but it can easily handle some low-level beasts.

After learning the Knight's Breathing Technique through the system panel, his panel was updated.

Name: Lin Qi

【Occupation: Low-level Apprentice lv1 (271/3000)】

[Secondary Class: Apprentice Knight (28/500)]

[Attributes: Strength 0.8, Agility 0.9, Constitution 0.6, Spirit 0.6]

[Mana: 6/6]

In addition to the previous Apprentice Meditation and Fairy Crest, the skill section of the drop-down menu now includes two new skills: Knight Breathing and Swift Swordsmanship.

In addition, the three-dimensional properties have also been slightly improved.

Knights in the human world are enhanced biological weapons created by wizards based on human characteristics, and can be considered an extension of wizarding magic.

The so-called Knight Breathing Technique is a cultivation method tailored by wizards for humans, which can greatly enhance human bio-energy.

By continuously practicing breathing techniques, a person's three-dimensional attributes will increase significantly, and a powerful knight can even be equivalent to a wizard-level spell.

Using it as a transition before the supernatural power becomes too great is most appropriate.

"Click click click!"

The sound of the dagger cutting through bone rang out, and soon Lin Qi had removed the wild boar meat from the bones, preparing to put it on the fire.

"rustle..."

However, at that moment, a faint rustling sound came from beside my ear, and then I saw a bush not far away sway, and I could vaguely see several dark shadows flickering behind the bush.

Lin Qi immediately became alert and grabbed the cross-shaped sword that was stuck next to him.

An ambush? A hunter? A robber?

Various guesses flashed through Lin Qi's mind; in this turbulent world, anything could happen.

To avoid dying in danger, you must always be extremely vigilant!