Wizard: Become stronger by drawing cards from the potions variety show

Chapter 17 Countdown

At the moment when the accident happened, if it was handled properly at this time, it would not have much impact. Unfortunately, after a series of "standard" wrong operations, the four players were able to start over again.

Other players have also been affected to a greater or lesser extent.

Yuan Hua built the isolation barrier as soon as possible and suffered the least impact.

Catherine adjusted the intensity of her magic power in time, controlled the runaway soul fire, and was slightly affected.

This is already quite a timely remedy.

More people will be more affected due to reaction or ability problems, and the quality of the finished product will drop a lot.

Gordon took over directly, and the red chain directly pierced the core of the resentful soul. The dark red magic lines crawled along the chain and covered the whole body of the resentful soul, sucking it into the chain.

He turned around, and at the same time a calming magic blessed her body. He looked at the panicked Imogen and said: "Stay calm and take a deep breath!"

Imogen gradually calmed down with the blessing of magic, and she gratefully said to Gordon: "Thank you, mentor."

Gordon said, "Hey, Imogen, listen to me, you know the extraction method, right?"

Imogen nodded: "Yes... yes, I know."

Gordon added: "You know what to do if something goes wrong, right?"

Imogen nodded likewise.

Gordon said, "Okay, think about what to do first. You have one more chance. Don't let any more accidents happen, okay?"

Imogen's eyes were firm: "Yes, mentor."

Gordon nodded and dispelled the magic effect, "Very good, let's get started, make good time and do it again."

When Gordon left, Imogen vaguely felt that the others were looking at her with dissatisfaction.

She bowed repeatedly, apologized to every contestant, took the remaining essence, and began to make a final attempt.

Gordon, who returned to the podium, heard Xue Qian say to him: "What a disaster. We will probably not be able to find an excellent potion in this one."

Gordon looked at almost all the affected players below and had to admit that what Xue Qian said might come true: "Let's see how they perform."

……

Maggie came to Catherine: "How do you feel?"

Catherine was guiding the soul power in the soul fire to flow out. When she heard Maggie's question, she replied: "Not very good. The previous 'accident' affected the quality of the potion, which means I need to take some more steps later. "

Maggie comforted: "The production process requires adaptability, especially in competitions. Please introduce your idea, what should you do?"

"I will try to make a soul-purifying potion, a potion that can cleanse and purify the soul. I often brew it myself and use it. I think I am very confident."

"It's a good choice. It's a high-level potion that's difficult and doesn't take long to brew. I think you should know that in order to achieve the best effect of a soul-purifying potion, you need to choose a suitable potion structure."

"Yes, mentor."

Maggie: "Good luck!"

"thanks."

……

Yuan Hua has completed the extraction of "Ghost Tears", and the color is lighter than the one extracted by his mentor. He was also affected by the Soul Fire Rampage incident just now.

Different from Keseri's choice, Yuan Hua paid more attention to time and did not intend to add additional processes. He chose to discard the affected parts directly. This also led to a slight decline in quantity and completeness, but the quality was guaranteed.

Yuan Hua was not satisfied with his performance in the last round. He always performed Versailles in front of others. When would it be others' turn to show off in front of him?

Even though several hours have passed, the previous scene is still deeply impressed in Yuan Hua's mind!

What "You are the challenger..."

I must pass the exam perfectly, prove my strength, and win the first place in the next trial. Then I will say lightly in front of Li Daoxian: "Now, who is the challenger?"

for sure!
  Yuan Hua was thinking while processing the medicinal materials needed for the next step.

……

Riley, Gabo and Ethan were the most severely affected. Their reaction was a little slow, but it led to catastrophic consequences: the soul fire was triggered to resonate and explode, and now they need to deal with it in full.

In addition to the above three and Imogen, other players have also completed the extraction of "Ghost Tears" one after another.

At this moment, Gordon said loudly: "Half an hour has passed. It's time to start brewing your potion! If not, you need to pay attention to the time."

Gordon's voice floated up.

The players also subconsciously glanced at the time.

90:00
  One and a half hours left.

Catherine began to draw the ritual, intending to continue to use the beast-type essence condensation method, which is her specialty.

Lee Do-hyun, who was in the stands, had a satisfied smile on his face.

Li Daoxian watched Catherine's operation intently, and said silently in his heart: "Turn on 'knowledge absorption'."

[The "Knowledge Adsorption" function has been turned on, and the current rate of burning genius points is 1 point/minute. 】

In the past week, Li Daoxian tried to recreate the essence condensation method based on the rituals he observed, but undoubtedly failed.

Realize that you may need to observe more carefully to make discoveries. The genius points accumulated are just for moments like this.

If you study hard, you will definitely gain something.

The function of "knowledge absorption" is quite powerful. If it was like looking into the distance last time and could only see the general outline, this time it is like using the eagle eye technique and discovering more details.

Catherine induced another kind of rule through the ritual, which was completely different from the one that Gordon's mentor had once demonstrated.

This also confirms Li Daoxian's conjecture. Perhaps, different secret techniques are actually methods to induce different rules among schools, and there are also exclusive processes derived from this method.

Li Daoxian observed carefully and speculated in his heart...

……

In "Potion Master", the idea of ​​making medicine must be clear enough at the beginning to ensure that subsequent problems will not be hindered by trivial matters.

Ethan clearly failed to do this.

Sudden changes disrupted his entire plan.

When time passed by one second, he was still starting to extract the tears of ghosts all over again. The soul fire, which suddenly became larger and smaller, symbolized his heart, which was now in chaos.

When Gordon arrived, he realized that the young player in front of him was in a bad situation: "Are you okay? You look panicked."

Ethan's tone was unkind, but it was not directed at his mentor, but because he really couldn't communicate calmly now.

"I am trying to stabilize my mentality. I have just experienced a disaster, and I am an innocent victim. Watching the time passing by, I have no idea what to do. I don't like not knowing what to do. I've been trying to think about how to do it, but I'm even more panicked now..."

Gordon interrupted him, because if he didn't interrupt, Ethan's last material would be destroyed.

"Listen to me, if you determine the potion formula, you might as well refer to Imogen's method. She used the extraction time to carry out part of the time-consuming preparatory work at the same time. This requires a bit of risk, but at least you can complete your magic potion, do you understand?"

Ethan nodded: "Yes, mentor, I'm just...very sad."

"Control yourself, control the potion!" Gordon said.

When Ethan's mood became more stable, Gordon continued to sigh: "I wish you good luck."

……

The players are busy in full swing.

The instructors on the podium are also observing everyone's status and techniques.

Xue Qian: "We can see that some people are comfortable with such an assessment. But for some people, their panic is palpable. The good news is that at least everyone is already making potions."

At the same time, the screen also switched to different players.

Imogen, the "torchbearer" who lit the first torch. Ethan, the innocent man who is not making good progress.

George is trying his best to improve quality...

The players’ status at this moment can be seen at a glance!

Maggie: "Obviously, there are many contestants who have no experience in extracting medicinal materials."

Gordon emphasized again: "This is a real challenge. You must use the materials you prepared as the 'protagonist' to complete a bottle of amazing potion. Ideas and operations are very important. Xue Qian, what will you do?"

Xue Qian thought for a while and said, "I will purify the ghost tears and combine them with the rebirth flower and the soul-returning grass to make the 'Ghost Vision' potion."

Gordon said: "You regard the tears of ghosts as the most effective soul material."

Xue Qian nodded: "That's right."

"Sounds good!"

Gordon looked at the other judge: "Maggie, what about you?"

Maggie put forward her own opinion: "There is no doubt that I will make a soul healing agent. Pure ghost tears are the best soul replenishing raw material. Soul healing agent is almost an excellent solution for this material."

Gordon nodded in agreement, and then expressed his plan: "I will make an exorcism potion. With just a few adjustments, this potion will be the simplest and most effective way for wizards to fight against evil spirits."

Xue Qian asked: "Using blue poppy flowers and clear ore as an introduction?"

"Correct."

Xue Qian asked: "Fusing bright salt and holy water?"

Gordon pointed to the wax oil sealed on the ceiling that exuded white fluorescence and said: "Yes, a small piece of sacred dragon wax will also melt in the end."

Xue Qian: "I like this idea. Maybe all wizards should know this little trick and will use it sooner or later."

The screen switches to the timer, and there is only time left at this moment... thirty minutes!
  ……

"Faster, faster."

Gabo was chanting while mixing the potion, occasionally glancing at the huge timer in front of him.

The ticking numbers on it are like the countdown of my program career.

Based on the current competition situation, there is a high probability that the eliminated ones will appear among the four "torchbearers".

Unfortunately, I happen to be one of them.

This is not an audition. You don’t have to be perfect. As long as you can do better than the other three people and complete the potion, you will most likely avoid elimination!
  Gabo could clearly hear the laughter and discussion of the promoted players on the high platform to the side.

I’m so envious!

I am struggling in the cruel competition, but others can easily watch the eliminations from above.

No stress, no pain, just pure joy.

How abominable!
  Next time I will definitely win, and I will also talk loudly on a high platform.

Unfortunately, no matter how anxious he was, the reaction time required for the potion would not be improved due to his mood.

Gabo thought about adjusting the formula to speed up the reaction, but he quickly rejected this idea.

He wasn't sure if the plan he had thought up in a hurry was feasible. If you maintain the status quo, you have the possibility of advancement. If you fail, you will be eliminated 100%.

Gabo hesitated again and again, but still did not have the courage to make major changes, so he could only try small adjustments to reduce the efficacy of the medicine and speed up the response.

"Damn, damn Yuan Hua, damn Imogen!"

……

There are players who complain, but on the other side, there are always players who stand out.

Catherine's potion has been completed, and the condensation method has greatly improved the efficiency of preparing medicinal raw materials. The crystals formed after processing the materials are easily soluble in the potion and have pure medicinal properties, so the entire production process is extremely smooth.

She looked at the timer with ten minutes left, nodded with satisfaction, and made the final adjustments to the medicine.

Also satisfied is Li Daoxian.

[The "Knowledge Adsorption" function is turned off. Obtain "1/3 of the Clue Fragments of Condensation Method". 】

At this moment, a loud shout was suddenly heard from below. "Shet."

Looking away, Riley took down the crucible. He tested the efficacy of the medicine, immediately put on the pain mask, and kept pacing back and forth.

Lizerota couldn't bear to see it: "His 'sleeping potion' took too long to brew..."

From this angle, Li Daoxian could clearly see that the potion in the other party's crucible had overreacted. The sleeping potion that should have been clear and light now turned gray.

Nine times out of ten, the medicinal properties have deteriorated.

This was a fatal mistake.

There are still ten minutes left, which is not enough time to make the potion again.

that's terrible.

It was not unusual for the potion to fail. Just re-refining it would be fine, but now he had to rejuvenate this piece of shit.

Riley took a deep breath, thinking about solutions in his mind, one after another appeared, and one after another was rejected. The only thing I can think of is to become a legendary wizard with one click and use a "wishing spell" or "turn back time" to bring this potion back to life, but it is unrealistic.

There is nothing more terrifying than watching the execution come.

If there is, it is the time when we are helpless and waiting for death to come.

The mentors also focused their eyes on him and whispered something to each other. Riley bet that it was not a good thing.

Riley's mentality was a bit broken. He was eliminated cleanly in the third round, and was implicated in the elimination round so that the ingredients were destroyed. Now because of time constraints, he ruined the potion while trying to perform double exercises.

Maybe I can add some bezoar as a stabilizer to neutralize the overreactive toxins, but in this way, although the efficacy of the medicine will also be weakened... Riley, who was indiscriminately seeking medical treatment for his illness, had an idea in his mind.

This scene was noticed by Maggie, and she said in surprise: "He added bezoar."

Gordon couldn't believe it: "He directly added bezoar to the sleeping potion? Merlin!"

Of course Riley couldn't hear what the mentors said.

After hastily processing the bezoar, he added a portion of the base and put it into the potion.

Just after he poured the bezoar, Riley regretted it because the potion did not react the way he expected. He lacked some necessary processing. The potion reacted violently and produced a pungent gas.

"No...there is still a chance."

Riley started trying to construct a reduction ritual again, and reversely separated out the excess ingredients...

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  Gordon shouted: "There is only one last minute, you must start checking the potion and sealing the potion!"

Yuan Hua was stuck at the last moment, taking the magic potion out of the crucible and sealing it into a crystal bottle.

George only took the upper part of the potion.

Gabo sped up the stirring.

Zuma confidently placed the potion on the table in front of him.

……

"30 seconds! Quick, quick, quick!"

Gordon's voice sounded like the footsteps of doom.

George hurriedly sealed the potion, only to realize that he had forgotten to outline the sealing magic pattern.

Mana also completed her production, sealed the potion, and breathed a long sigh of relief...

Ethan looked at the unfinished potion and was still making the final struggle...

(End of this chapter)