Chapter 006: Mutation

Hmm?

Just as Xiao Hong was about to turn and leave, his peripheral vision suddenly caught sight of the two magic pattern beads in the small bowl. Unavoidably, a strange expression appeared in Xiao Hong's eyes, filled with both confusion and astonishment, causing him to freeze in place.

This is also understandable; once the internal energy drops below 30 units, the human body will begin to feel slight fatigue. If it falls below 20 units, the body's consumption of energy will enter an "energy-saving mode," similar to what Xiao Hong experiences, feeling dizzy and various other discomforts

For a moment, Xiao Hong felt somewhat bewildered. Ever since he discovered these two magic pattern beads, a series of unusual events had occurred, all of which he could not explain clearly. This left Xiao Hong, who considered himself somewhat knowledgeable, feeling greatly impacted.

Having made a decision, Xiao Hong felt much more relaxed. Just thinking about the effects of the medicine he would prepare tomorrow brought a subtle sense of anticipation to his heart. This feeling was truly wonderful

What on earth is going on? After a long while, Xiao Hong finally uttered such words, cautiously extending his hand to take out the magic pattern orb from within, examining it back and forth once more, increasingly feeling that it was incredible.

This signifies that this dark blue magic pattern is permanent; the so-called permanence means there is no limit on the number of uses, which is different from the stop bleeding magic pattern given to him by Sang Hongyun, which can only be used fifty times

The dark green magic pattern orb has an unknown purpose, and Xiao Hong is still unaware of it. However, the dark blue magic pattern orb is undoubtedly a treasure, as its permanence alone is sufficient.

In the blink of an eye, it was late at night in the library. In Xiao Hong's hands was a piece of scrap paper filled with writing; this was the prescription that Xiao Hong had spent a full six hours researching.

Permanent magic runes are also extremely precious in the Tera universe, with only one appearing among tens of thousands of runes on average. Regardless of the level of the rune, it is worth its weight in gold

He fastened the machete to his waist, tossed the iron shovel into the medicine basket, and then approached the desk, picking up the scrap paper he had recorded yesterday, tucking it into his bosom

With such a discovery, a hint of joy subtly flashed across Xiao Hong's face, which was shrouded in doubt, like a ray of sunlight piercing through dark clouds

According to the temporal pattern, the fourth level of the mine will only enter a period of calm in the afternoon. Therefore, Xiao Hong plans to go into the mountains to gather herbs in the morning and only enter the mine in the afternoon

"Let’s not worry about it for now, and try another one." With no other options, Xiao Hong had no choice but to use this method. He placed the dark blue magic rune bead in the palm of his hand and began to attempt to activate it using the method he had just employed.

Although the current Xiao Hong is only at the level of a novice practitioner and is rather inconspicuous, unable to create more significant and powerful alchemical runes, it is not difficult for him to prepare certain medicines, thanks to his years of diligent study in medicine and various other fields.

However, when Xiao Hong attempted to channel his control into the magic pattern, his expression suddenly changed, as his control directly penetrated the magic pattern orb, and it was unable to seep into the magic pattern itself

For an entire night, there was no pain in his chest. It can be said that, in the past few years, this was the sweetest sleep Xiao Hong had ever experienced

How foolish! After holding back for a long time, Xiao Hong and the book suddenly slapped his forehead and exclaimed, "What is it actually used for? Why not just try it out for yourself to find out?"

However, suddenly, Xiao Hong felt a heavy and powerless sensation, as if his control was merely that of a small ant, while the dark blue magic pattern orb in his hand was like a large apple, rendering his control unable to budge it

The only discovery was that when one's control attempted to delve deeper, it found that within the magical patterns, there were not streams of energy, but rather an expanse akin to a vast ocean

So, at what level of mastery is it necessary to reach in order to use this dark blue magic pattern

With this new idea in mind, Xiao Hong began to delve into his research, holding a pencil that was only as long as his index finger, continuously recording and calculating on scrap paper

Without much thought, Xiao Hong stuffed two pieces of pine oil cake into his mouth, washed it down with a few sips of boiled water, and then got up to lie directly on the hard wooden bed.

Subsequently, this layer of bright light was slowly absorbed into the two magic pattern orbs, resembling water droplets. Upon closer inspection of the two magic pattern orbs, the color of the orbs had not changed, but the patterns on them had transformed into an exceptionally new golden hue, as if tightly intertwined golden threads were embedded within the patterns.

Having glanced at the time magic pattern, it was already close to midnight. At this moment, Xiao Hong felt somewhat dizzy, with a sensation of his vision blurring and his head spinning.

After several rounds of deliberation, it should be feasible. What Xiao Hong needs to do now is to clarify the required materials, totaling as many as twenty-two types. Among them, several kinds such as wisteria flowers and lush grass can be gathered from the nearby mountains and in books. Crystal sand is somewhat more precious, but Xiao Hong has seen it in the fourth level of the mine, so collecting it should not be difficult

At the moment when Xiao Hong's chest made contact with the wooden bed, the somewhat listless Xiao Hong suddenly twitched the corners of his mouth, feeling two hard objects pressing against his chest, causing his ribs to ache sharply.

A series of question marks began to linger in Xiao Hong's mind

Almost at the moment when the time magic pattern turned completely black, the two magic pattern beads in the small bowl suddenly emitted a faint glow, as if they were absorbing something. After a moment, the two magic pattern beads were enveloped in a layer of white light, appearing both subtle and magnificent.

Without a doubt, the changes in the magic pattern orb have heightened Xiao Hong's curiosity to an unprecedented level. In a vague sense, Xiao Hong seems to have sensed that he has discovered something extraordinary, but what exactly is extraordinary about it? What is the true purpose of this object?

Moreover, with Xiao Hong's rather limited knowledge of magical runes, it is impossible to discern even a fraction of the truth

The most typical situation indicated by this scenario is not a magic pattern, or rather, a failed attempt at creating a magic pattern

It is impossible. Xiao Hong blinked his eyes, gazing at the extraordinarily exquisite magic pattern orb in his hand. If it were truly a failed magic pattern orb, how could it possibly renew itself and undergo self-transformation? This defies common sense

The time magic pattern, casually placed on the pharmacopoeia, gradually transformed into a solid black color, signifying that the time had reached midnight twelve

The reason for this is very simple, which is that one's control level is not sufficient to wield this magic rune bead.

However, considering that this is to enhance his own strength and save himself, Xiao Hong made a resolute decision.

What exactly are these two things used for? Xiao Hong murmured to himself, growing more curious the more he looked, increasingly feeling that they were mysterious and unfathomable

Staring blankly for several minutes, Xiao Hong, feeling increasingly drowsy, had no choice but to carefully place the two magic runes into a small bowl beside the desk, and then he dozed off in a daze

Previously, Xiao Hong had already understood that the breath training method enhances control through breath exercises. Moreover, Xiao Hong himself was knowledgeable about various herbs that could improve control. Therefore, could he create a substance that, when burned, releases smoke capable of enhancing control? Then, by using the breath training method, he could inhale this smoke into his body, achieving a dual approach to enhance control?

As there is no limit on the number of times, the Rune Master can focus entirely on training this magical rune, making it their signature skill. Moreover, permanent magical runes have another characteristic: with the repeated use by the Rune Master, the power within the Rune Master will continuously be absorbed by the permanent magical rune, leading to self-upgrade.

A warm ray of sunlight slowly illuminated Xiao Hong's face, causing his eyes to flutter slightly and open a narrow slit, making him appear somewhat languid.

Wasn't the painkiller pill that I originally created a masterpiece of Xiao Hong?

Turning over, Xiao Hong carefully took out two magic pattern beads from his bosom and directed his gaze towards them. With the aid of the light, every pattern on the magic beads appeared so perfect, so profound and mysterious, leaving Xiao Hong unable to fathom their essence

In the early morning, the melodious chirping of the warblers resonates continuously through the mountains and forests, akin to a light and joyful symphony. A ray of morning light gently filters through the window, slowly spilling into the dilapidated little wooden cabin. Although the furnishings of the entire room appear worn and broken, they exude a sense of tranquility.

Can one refresh the magic patterns by oneself? Xiao Hong murmured to himself, and upon saying this, he could hardly believe it himself

Xiao Hong, who had been completely focused until now, was suddenly startled by a sound. He discovered two strange magic pattern beads in the five-layer cave.

Suddenly

The originally aged patterns on the surface, which had become worn over time, have been replaced by golden lines, giving it an exceptionally new appearance

Just now, Xiao Hong had a new idea. Indeed, the "Breath Control Training Method" cannot be changed by itself, but it can be improved. And the method of improvement is medicine

Stretching slightly, Xiao Hong sat up from the bed, moved his shoulders a bit, and then began to busily organize his belongings. He saw a worn-out bag, a small iron shovel, and a small medicine basket; these were all essential tools for gathering herbs in the mountains

What remains are the powders of sand and red incense, both of which can be purchased at the nearby apothecary. A sufficient quantity requires 10 silver coins. Just thinking about this made Xiao Hong feel a pang of pain, as that amount equates to his salary for five days

It can be said that regardless of the type of permanent magic pattern, it is something that every pattern master dreams of obtaining

With this thought in mind, Xiao Hong could not wait any longer. He placed one of the dark blue magic pattern beads in the palm of his right hand, furrowed his brow slightly, and began to mobilize the feeble control power within his body, attempting to activate the magic pattern bead