prynovel Chapter 64 Exchange Meeting
Chapter 64 Exchange Meeting
After carefully examining the collection bottle and confirming that the spatial dust was stable, Luo Lin felt reassured.
This method is effective.
He went into hiding again and continued to wait.
Over the next two weeks, he collected four particles of spatial dust.
The condensation process was slower than he had anticipated, taking an average of three to four days to condense into a single grain, and the grains were all very small.
But this is, after all, a stable and risk-free gain.
He also encountered some minor troubles during that time.
For example, a small sandstorm almost buried the array plate, but he cleared it in time.
On several other occasions, some scorpions or snakes common in the Gobi Desert were attracted by the star power, but Baha discovered and drove them away in advance.
The greatest threat comes from a group of adventurers who happen to be passing by, seemingly heading to Weeping Canyon.
They discovered the strange array plate that was emitting a faint glow and, out of curiosity, wanted to approach and investigate.
Rowling had no choice but to reveal himself and display the mental pressure of a first-ring wizard in order to scare them away.
This made him realize that this collection point was not absolutely safe and that he could not leave it for an extended period.
Calculating the time, it had been nearly twenty days since he left Black Rock Town.
Although the amount of space dust collected was not large, it was enough for him to conduct some more in-depth research and testing, together with the previous samples.
He decided to temporarily end this field collection and return to the town.
He carefully put away the array plate and five collection bottles, one of which was empty and the other four contained spatial dust. He cleaned up all traces and quietly left the weathered rock formation.
The journey back to Heiyan Town went smoothly.
When he returned to the quiet courtyard laboratory, looking at the five specially made glass bottles on the workbench, with tiny crystals emanating spatial fluctuations faintly visible at the bottom of four of them, a solid sense of accomplishment welled up within him.
This is not a windfall gained through luck or risk, but a steady income earned step by step through rigorous research, ingenious design, and patient execution.
This approach of solving problems and acquiring resources through wisdom and methods aligns more with his true nature.
Of course, under necessary conditions, he will also use force to resolve some problems.
He stored these newly collected space dust samples separately from the initial samples, labeled them, and recorded the collection time and approximate environmental parameters.
He now possesses a sample of space dust, which, while still small in quantity, is sufficient to support preliminary systematic research.
The next step is to conduct in-depth research on its physical and energy properties, test its actual effects in spell model construction, and accumulate the most crucial data and experience for solidifying talent spells in the future.
Luo Lin's gaze swept over the various instruments and materials in the laboratory, and several experimental plans had already appeared in his mind.
With a relatively sufficient sample size, Rowling began systematic experiments on space dust.
He first tested the physical stability of space dust.
By precisely manipulating the [Mage's Hand] to apply pressure of varying intensities, he discovered that these tiny crystals were quite fragile on a physical level; even a slight force would cause their structure to collapse, transforming them back into invisible spatial energy.
This explains why they are difficult to collect and preserve, and also means that in future spell models, they must be fixed and guided by energy fields rather than physical contact.
Next is the energy compatibility test.
He used his magical power, star power, and a trace of water elemental essence to contact the spatial dust.
The results are consistent with previous preliminary findings:
Ordinary magic can hardly interact with it.
The energy of the water element essence causes a slight repulsion of spatial dust, making the fluctuations unstable.
Only stellar power can coexist harmoniously with it, and can even slightly enhance its stability.
"Star power is the key medium and stabilizer."
Rowling recorded this conclusion in his experimental notes.
This means that the innate spells he will create in the future must be highly compatible with the characteristics of stellar power in order to make the most of spatial dust.
The most crucial test is the performance of spatial dust in the simulated spell model.
He attempted to embed a speck of spatial dust into the core node within a simplified, one-ring spell model framework entirely constructed from mental energy.
This process requires an extremely high degree of mental control.
He carefully guided the dust to the node, then gently fixed it there with a wisp of starlight.
The moment the spatial dust successfully embedded itself, the stability of the entire simulated spell model was significantly improved!
Energy flow is smoother, and the model structure's tolerance to virtual impacts has increased by about 15%.
Although the improvement was not huge, it validated the core value of space dust.
It can serve as an "anchor" for spell models, improving their structural stability and energy efficiency.
For a complex and powerful talent spell, even a small improvement can mean the difference between success and failure.
"The results met expectations."
Rowling put down his pen with satisfaction.
Although these experiments consumed a lot of his time and energy, the data obtained was crucial.
He now has a deeper understanding of the properties of spatial dust and its role in the construction of innate spells.
Just as he was preparing to begin planning the next phase of his research, old John brought him some news.
"Lord Rolin, a small exchange fair will be held in town in three days, mainly for adventurers and local merchants to trade their spoils."
"The organizer is the Black Rock Chamber of Commerce. They asked me to inquire whether you are interested in participating, or if you have anything you need to sell or are looking to buy?"
Luo Lin's mind raced.
An exchange meeting?
This could be an opportunity to learn about local resources and perhaps even come across some rare materials.
He had some scattered materials that he had collected from secret realms and the Gobi Desert that he didn't need, so he could get rid of them.
Furthermore, he also wanted to see if he could find any clues about other talent spell materials, such as Soulflame Flower or Elemental Heart.
"I'll go take a look."
Rowling said, handing Old John a few unused low-grade magic crystals as a reward.
Old John happily accepted it and quickly said, "Yes, sir! The exchange will be held in the Chamber of Commerce hall. I will be waiting for you at the door."
After Old John left, Rowling took stock of the dimensional bag.
He didn't have many items to offer; they were mainly ordinary-quality secret realm crystals, a few pieces of low-purity ore, and some common low-level magical plants.
These things are of little value to him, but they might be able to be exchanged for some useful medicine or information.
He was more hoping to make some discoveries at the exchange meeting.
Soulflame Flower and Elemental Heart are too rare for him to have high hopes, but even some related clues or special materials that can help him with his current research would be a good gain.
Three days later, Luo Lin arrived at the Chamber of Commerce hall in the center of Black Rock Town on time.
This is a black stone building, slightly larger than an ordinary house, with a wooden sign that reads "Black Rock Chamber of Commerce" hanging at the entrance.
Old John was indeed waiting at the door and respectfully led him inside.
Twenty or thirty people had already gathered in the hall, mostly adventurers wearing leather armor and carrying weapons, as well as some well-dressed merchants.
The air was filled with the mixed smells of tobacco, leather, and various materials.
People gathered in twos and threes, talking in hushed tones, or displaying their goods in front of their temporary stalls.
Rowling's arrival attracted some attention.
He wore an ordinary gray cloak, but the restrained and profound spiritual aura emanating from him, befitting a formal wizard, still drew awe from some perceptive individuals.
Many people recognized him as the new wizard who had come to town, and they were all quite polite to him.
Instead of setting up a stall, Luo Lin chose to stroll slowly through the hall, observing the items on each stall.
Most of the goods are specialties of the Blackrock Mountains and the Windwhisper Plains:
Various qualities of ores, dried herbs, monster hides, bone materials, and occasionally some crudely enchanted weapons or leather armor.
These things were of limited value to Rowling.
He walked around, stopping occasionally, and would use his mental energy to scan some items that looked unusual, but he was mostly disappointed.
Just when he thought he might not gain much from this exchange, his eyes were drawn to an inconspicuous little stall in the corner.
The stall owner was a middle-aged adventurer with a sallow complexion and a sickly appearance. He had very little on his stall, only a few pieces of dull-colored ore and a small box wrapped in dirty animal hide.
What caught Rolin's attention was not the ores, but the small box.
In his mental perception, the box emanated an extremely faint but highly refined energy fluctuation, a mixture of darkness and soul.