Unconsciously, a month had passed.
February 1st, in the long-term rented laboratory.
Roy stood in front of a small pool that was about two cubic meters in size, watching as the Wizard Arrays extinguished one after another.
Not far away, the array platform, carved with strange patterns, glowed faintly. Hundreds of Runes emitted the aura of Wizardry Energy, subtly radiating power.
Immediately after, the lower hatch opened, and a large number of molds, along with their trays and shells, slid out one after another.
"Great, it's a success!"
"So many Magic Stones!"
Several temporary assistants beside him were even more excited than he was, cheering loudly.
"The 'Pool Refinement Method' for batch refining Magic Stones..."
"Although the overall input-output ratio has decreased, it still remains around 125%..."
"Mass production surpasses others' meticulous refining. This is truly a great opportunity to make money!"
Without needing any instructions, they had already shut down the array platform and were busily working.
Roy watched from the side, equally pleased.
Thanks to the Mana Mud, a high-energy waste material he had stumbled upon, he had personally experimented with the "Pool Refinement Method," which could simultaneously refine thousands of Magic Stones.
"However, it's only these few barrels."
Roy was well aware that this was actually a legacy from the past.
After refining these few batches, he would have to return to small-scale refining of two to three hundred at a time.
...
Over the next few days, Roy continued to follow the successful path, refining in large batches and earning a total profit of around 90,000.
"Finally, I've digested this harvest!"
After finishing the inventory, he let out a long sigh of relief.
If he had operated meticulously and refined carefully, the same amount of Mana Mud might have produced more Magic Stones at a more ideal high ratio.
But this "waste" was worth it.
Because from where he stood now, he could definitely continue to improve rapidly.
Future time, energy, and opportunity costs would surely be more precious, more valuable...
"Moreover, only by spending a large sum of money to quickly purchase various rare materials can I fully enjoy the benefits of the opening of Chalkland."
Sure enough, perhaps due to the effect of spending a fortune to buy horse bones, Roy took advantage of his ample Magic Stones and spent over 30,000 to stockpile materials, as well as purchase several Enchanted Items and rare treasures.
Moonlight dew oil, Elf tears, high-purity honey...
All were collected one by one.
Unconsciously, only the Stardust essence was missing.
This surprised Roy himself.
"Originally, I thought it would take at least a year or two to gather, but I underestimated the power of money.
Of course, perhaps a bit of status, position, and power also played a role..."
Becoming the chief apprentice was indeed eye-catching, but the benefits were also numerous. At least, collecting information and various resources had become much more convenient.
...
A few more days later.
"Great! Everything has been collected smoothly!"
Roy was slightly surprised and delighted as he looked at the final material that had just been delivered to his door.
It was a mineral with a deep blue, starry appearance, light and delicate in texture, resembling fine salt.
Legend has it that it is the fine debris that falls with the fire when a meteor streaks across the sky.
The ancients often romanticized its preciousness, even naming it Stardust essence.
But in reality, it is a high-energy mineral produced from certain veins, often containing powerful magical energy similar to Magic Crystals.
It is a symbol of the "starry sky," indispensable in many advanced Alchemy and magical rituals.
"Since the materials are ready, there's no time like the present to start the brewing process!"
Roy immediately got to work.
He didn't fully rely on the automated functions of the magical alchemy tool. Instead, he referred to the information he had gathered from the library, attempting to master this particular formula.
First, fresh narcissus petals were mixed with moonlit dew essence and honey, then heated and stirred.
Next, elf tears and stardust essence were gradually added until fully dissolved...
After sealing and fermenting for three hours, the Law Remnants extracted from the Human-faced Demonic Aberration were added.
Once all the steps were completed, Roy obtained a jar of magical ointment that resembled honey but had a clearer, golden hue.
Roy lifted the beaker, observing its soft, mysterious amber fluorescence under the magical chandelier.
It felt like a dreamy night sky filled with twinkling stars.
"Is this the magical potion, 'Narcissus Love'?
Let's test its effects!"
Roy went to the bathroom, stripped completely, and poured some of the potion onto his hand. He felt its honey-like viscosity spread and slowly adhere to his skin.
As he applied it, the mysterious and fragrant fluorescence gradually spread across his entire body.
Then, he tilted his head back and drank the remaining potion!
With both external application and internal consumption, the magical effects quickly took hold.
Roy distinctly felt his flesh softening, as if he were a clay figurine being reshaped by an invisible hand!
"It's starting to work..."
Roy sensed this transformation and even vaguely grasped some of the Wizardry effects of the "Transformation Spell."
Adapting to this peculiar power might allow him to intuitively understand it in the future.
However, for now, the power of the potion wasn't granting him the instinct of the "Transformation Spell." Instead, it was like an unseen creator adjusting his form, altering his physique!
This power was so miraculous that it even penetrated his bones, reshaping his skeleton!
And even...
His soul was undergoing a synchronous transformation!
This was even more evident on his face. Roy truly felt the "face-sculpting" effect.
Looking in the mirror, Roy noticed his facial muscles and bone structure continuously adjusting.
As if an invisible hand were kneading his face, it gradually became flawless in a miraculous way.
The mirror reflected a man of unparalleled handsomeness, captivating enough to enchant countless women, even leaving Roy himself mesmerized.
For some reason, Roy suddenly thought of the Humanoid Angel still lying in his Spatial Ring, which he hadn't taken out much.
It wasn't that the handsome figure in the mirror resembled her, but rather the essence hidden beneath the surface.
Both possessed an extraordinary, astonishing charm!
"I'm so handsome!"
Roy's gaze lingered, and he murmured softly, his hand unconsciously touching the mirror.
Snapping out of it, he chuckled awkwardly.
He hadn't expected the "narcissism" side effect to kick in so quickly!
However, Roy took a good look at his newly crafted, almost surgically enhanced, and beautified appearance, and couldn't help but secretly marvel.
He indeed had the capital for narcissism, so handsome that even he was dazzled by his own looks!
"Let's go out and see the effect!"
Hiding in the room and indulging in narcissism was not a solution.
Roy dressed up and went out, strolling around the bustling streets where there were plenty of people.
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