High School of Demon Hunting

Chapter 2736: Chapter 957: Two Forms of Energy Magic Potion

"Is this the energy magic potion you mentioned before?"

Zheng Qing felt that he had finally caught up with the pace of the class.

"Not exactly."

The professor casually flipped through the notes in front of the black cat and pointed to one of the terms to explain: "The Art of Body Transformation can provide a wizard with a great restorative effect in a short amount of time because it’s a forced, rapid way to enter deep sleep... For wizards in the early alienation stage, this ’dream isolation’ and ’binary transformation’ method can quickly restore energy. In a sense, treating it as an energy magic potion isn’t too far off.

But for wizards of the mid-synchronization stage or above, this mere feeling of restfulness from binary transformation can’t fully meet a wizard’s needs. The true energy magic potion is actually hidden within these transformations of yours."

As he spoke, the professor tapped the head of the black gemstone cat with his pipe.

It jingled.

The black cat lifted a paw, covered its head, and with tears in its eyes, felt unfairly wronged.

"- By the mid-synchronization stage, wizards can begin trying to operate their transformations while the main body is awake. However, due to factors such as mental strength and proficiency, the transformations can’t engage in highly complex activities. Therefore, sleeping becomes the best choice for these transformations at this stage.

This way, when the main body is active, the transformation rests; when the main body is tired, releasing the Transformation Technique, and the energy gained from the transformation’s rest continuously flows back to the main body. In fact, even at the early alienation stage, some wizards with higher sensitivity can feel a slight energy recovery from their transformations."

The professor snapped his fingers with a sharp ’snap’: "--Wake up!"

The black gemstone cat’s view darkened, but in Zheng Qing’s ears, a long, clear bell sounded, growing louder over time until it was unbearable, forcing him to struggle and reopen his eyes.

The world returned to normal.

Without much explanation needed, he instantly realized that the Transformation Technique stage through the Art of Dream Entry had just ended.

"...Although I could completely wait for you to ’wake up’ slowly, considering that we’re still in class, directly letting you sleep through an entire class period would cause trouble for me from the Professor Joint Meeting."

Old Yao, holding his pipe, joked while pointing to the gemstone cat in front of them: "The first time using many magic spells feels the most acute... Now, don’t rush to get up, hold your gemstone cat, close your eyes, and carefully ponder if it has any special qualities... Don’t say it out loud, just silently feel it."

The two young wizards accepted the advice.

Zheng Qing closed his eyes and gripped his black gemstone cat—inactive since he woke up, it lay motionless on his stomach like an actual gemstone cat sculpture—as he held it, a coolness surged from the cat into his palm, flowing up along his arm to stimulate his shoulders, neck, cheeks, nose, ears, and eyes, giving him a refreshing feeling like drinking an icy spring under a blazing sun.

It was as if he had taken an energy magic potion, with endless spirit surging from the outside in.

A sense of clarity emerged in Zheng Qing’s mind, leading to a deeper understanding of Old Yao’s previous complicated explanations. Simultaneously, he felt a stronger urgency to master this spell.

...

...

After the Transformation Technique class ended.

Zheng Qing didn’t leave the classroom immediately as he usually did.

Instead, he blocked Old Yao by the lecture table right away, bringing out the spire-bottomed glass bottle containing the Infant Spirit, hoping to get a more authoritative consultation.

Jiang Yu also stood by with interest, not in a hurry to leave.

"What do you want to know?"

The headmaster of Jiuyou Academy patiently gave the two young wizards a bit of after-class time.

"This Yin spirit was discovered on me by Su Councilor when I went to Greenhill Mansion on Tuesday afternoon..."

Zheng Qing tried to explain the cause and effect in the simplest terms, while also relaying Jiang Yu’s investigation results in one breath: "...In short, although nothing unusual has been found, I’d like you to take a look just to be sure."

He looked pleasingly at the Legendary Wizard in front of him.

Old Yao, biting his pipe, remained noncommittal and simply scrutinized the spire-bottomed bottle in his hand. Within his black eyes, a faint gleam flickered, and after a moment, he nodded slightly: "Indeed, I see nothing unusual... Which of your family seniors helped you check it?"

He glanced at the witch.

Jiang Yu did not hesitate: "It was Mr. Chong Miao."

"Jiang Zongying? No problem. His knowledge of Yin spirits is renowned within the Alliance." The professor obviously recognized the name of Jiang Yu’s senior and turned to Zheng Qing: "—From my perspective, this Yin spirit poses no significant danger. If you’re truly uneasy, I can take it off your hands. So, don’t be overly alarmed. You must know, destiny doesn’t only arrange cause and effect but also coincidences and surprises. This Infant Spirit is like a fallen leaf from a tree on a boulevard you passed by, a breeze gently blowing, causing the leaf to land on your shoulder. In this world, not every fallen leaf you see has a reason. Passing by is the greatest common divisor in life."

Zheng Qing finally felt completely at ease.

"Then I’ll leave this little Infant Spirit with you!"

Without hesitation, he gave up his ’loot,’ and curiously pursued further questions: "I just remember that the Protect Legal Formation at school can cleanse all Evil Spirits, so why would an Infant Spirit appear?"

Theoretically, an infant-like Yin spirit is rarer than an adult’s Yin spirit, as an infant’s fragile spirit makes successful transformation difficult. On Buji Island, even adult Yin spirits are swiftly captured, let alone a small Infant Spirit.

"The most alluring fruit of the Magical World is ’miracles,’ and in this magic-powered haven of Buji Island, miracles are most adept at manifesting." The professor didn’t directly answer Zheng Qing’s question, instead choosing to explain indirectly from two angles. "...Moreover, this Infant Spirit is just a pure Yin spirit; there are good and bad among Yin spirits. If given a choice, it wouldn’t want to exist in the shadows either."

Upon saying this, he seemed to reflect on something, suddenly falling silent, and after a while, he heaved a deep sigh, raising his hand to pat the young man’s shoulder: "—Just like Thomas."

Hearing the name suddenly, Zheng Qing froze momentarily, unconsciously touching his arm.

Where the former assistant instructor once excised flesh and drew blood.

The professor visibly noticed the young man’s minor movements and tugged at the corners of his mouth: "For many, the past is like a whirlpool, quietly spinning in the deepest part of your Conscious Sea, and if you get too close one day, it’s easy to be sucked in... Then completely sink into that vast whirlpool. Thomas got trapped inside it, and Nyah is the largest whirlpool in his heart."