Chapter 6, Re-separation

Two months passed quickly. On this day, A-Dai retrieved the fruit from the mist. After having his breakfast, he began his daze before practicing magic. Sitting in front of the wooden cabin, he carefully took out the shimmering silver bun, praying for Goriss to return soon. Initially, Goriss had brought back several buns, but A-Dai couldn't bear to eat them all and saved one. Taking advantage of Goriss's bath time, he secretly entered the laboratory and wrapped the bun in a layer of silver tin using the method of refining tools. The greatest characteristic of the silver tin that Goriss had crafted was its preservation quality, and this was also A-Dai's first experiment completed independently. Goriss certainly knew what A-Dai had done, but he pretended not to know and did not expose him. A-Dai's actions left a deep impression in Goriss's heart.

The bell, bell, bell. The bell hanging from the eaves suddenly rang. Ah Dui was startled and stood up from the ground. This bell was originally set up by Ge Li Si, containing a special magical device that would ring whenever someone intruded within a three-mile radius of the cabin. The most ingenious aspect of this device is that the magical array it contains can distinguish between humans and beasts; in other words, if a beast enters this range, the bell will not ring. Within a one-mile radius of the cabin, Ge Li Si had made other arrangements, creating an insurmountable chasm for beasts. Therefore, this place has never been attacked by wild animals.

Ado's heart was filled with reluctance, "Teacher, could you take me with you?"

After a long while, he propped himself up and got to his feet. The halo around him had gradually faded, and the warm current that had flowed through his meridians was no longer perceptible. Aside from the discomfort of the sticky sensation on his body, everything else seemed unchanged from before. He dragged his weary body back to the wooden cabin, filled some spring water to soak his dirty clothes, washed himself off casually, and then returned to his room to sleep

Despite being outnumbered, the besieged man in white did not seem to suffer much loss. A broad sword gleamed with a white light, continuously deflecting the attacks of the eleven assailants. His swordsmanship was bold and expansive, exuding an unstoppable momentum. Apart from him, the other eleven wielded narrow swords, their blades as black as their attire. In the darkness of night, the non-reflective blades would be difficult to see. The eleven narrow swords moved like venomous snakes, constantly searching for weaknesses in the white-clad man's defenses. Apart from him, the other eleven wielded narrow swords, their blades as black as their attire. In the darkness of night, the non-reflective blades would be difficult to see. The eleven narrow swords moved like venomous snakes, constantly searching for weaknesses in the white-clad man's defenses.

"Alright, teacher," A-Dai replied happily. He picked up the pile of steamed buns, sat on the bed, took one, and bit into it with force, having not tasted his favorite for five months

Goris carefully looked at A-Dai. After two months of not seeing each other, this kid seemed to have become much sturdier. His skin was fair with a rosy hue. Although he still had a silly look, he appeared much more pleasant to the eye. Goris tried to calm his somewhat excited emotions and said to A-Dai: "I am tired; go pick some fruits for me to eat. I need to rest for a while."

Early the next morning, Ah Dui got out of bed, feeling that his spirit had fully recovered. Last night was the only night he did not meditate after Gorisi left. He had memorized all his notes and decided to pass the time with meditation. Ah Dui was now very interested in meditation; over the past few days, he had already been able to release azure flames, and his fireball spell had a diameter of over ten centimeters. What he did not know was that with his current magical power, he had completely reached the level of a novice magician.

The man in red said proudly: "As for me, I am a great magician." As he spoke, he extended his right hand, which was as thin as Goriss's, and murmured a few incantations. A massive purple fireball, half a meter in diameter, appeared in his hand, and the intense flames felt exceptionally scorching to Ah Dai even from a distance of several meters. Looking at the small fireball in his hand, then at the large purple fireball in the man's hand, Ah Dai felt a sense of shame and withdrew his magic.

Inside the room

A fool stared blankly at the place where Ge Lison's figure had disappeared, remaining silent for a long time

The man in red was startled, took a step back, and shouted loudly as the purple fireball in his hand soared into the air, meeting the incoming black fireball. The fireball emitted by the man in red was a pure fire magic spell, while the one flying out of the room was the dark flame, a fusion of Goriss's dark magic and fire magic. In terms of attributes, the man in red was at a disadvantage, but in terms of energy, he was significantly stronger.

A fool stepped back in fear and questioned, "Who are you?"

Adao firmly said: "Teacher, I did not lie; I really remember everything. You can check as you please"

Gelisong chuckled lightly, showing no sign of anger at Gelisi's words. "Forget it, forget it, I can't be bothered with your affairs. What a pity for such a good talent! I came back this time mainly to ask you for a favor on behalf of my master, and I hope you can agree." As he spoke, he waved his wooden staff, and a rift in space appeared in the air. Gelisong recited a few incantations, and a bag floated out, landing on the ground. "This is the deposit from my master; he wants the results of your experiments in a few days." The bag opened automatically, revealing it was filled to the brim with diamond coins, numbering in the thousands.

As time passed, Goris's inner struggle grew increasingly intense. He was acutely aware that in order to fulfill his wish, Adai was the key. However, if the experiment succeeded, Adai would inevitably lose his life. After spending a long time together, Goris had unknowingly developed some affection for this simple-minded boy, causing the usually ruthless Goris to hesitate.

The eleven men in black appeared at a loss in the face of the suddenly erupting immense energy, simultaneously retreating ten meters, their narrow swords pointed diagonally at the ground, intently watching the man in white before them

Goris nodded and said, "Alright, now I will teach you a spell called Fire Meteor. The foundation of this spell is the Fireball and Flame spells. You need to listen carefully; if you have any questions, ask me quickly today, understood?"

Goris said irritably: "He is my apprentice. What do you want?"

Before using the Fire Meteor spell, you must fuse the Flame Spell and the Fireball Spell. You see, the Flame Spell you are currently using can already ignite blue flames, but the fireballs you produce are still red, which is unacceptable. You must... After a thorough explanation lasting the entire morning, Ah Dai barely managed to grasp the principles and usage of the Fire Meteor spell. To prevent him from forgetting, Goriss wrote down the method for using the Fire Meteor, so that Ah Dai could practice more effectively. In the afternoon, Ah Dai began to practice diligently, asking Goriss for clarification on any doubts he had. Goriss was surprisingly gentle, patiently explaining everything repeatedly. Finally, by evening, Ah Dai was able to cast the Fire Meteor spell. No, to be precise, he could only produce a small spark, which was only powerful enough to burn through leaves. Goriss told him that he hoped to see him produce a blue Fire Meteor with a diameter of one centimeter upon his return.

Goris solemnly stated: "I must retrieve this material, as it is crucial to a very important experiment of mine. You must take good care of the house; I estimate that I will be away for three months before I can return"

"Fool, the teacher promises you that this time when I come back, I won't leave again, okay?" Goriss said gently. He clearly understood that if he did not leave this place soon, he would probably be unable to bring himself to use Fool for experiments. Therefore, he could only tell a lie.

Ding, ding, ah! The sounds of weapons clashing and screams echoed continuously. A'dai felt a surge of anxiety in his heart and rushed towards the source of the noise. From a distance, he saw more than a dozen figures leaping and fighting fiercely, with a corpse lying on the ground. He cautiously hid behind a large tree, trying to discern whether there was a glimpse of Gelisi among them.

Suddenly, the man in white swayed inexplicably, and a venomous snake took the opportunity to strike at his shoulder. A strong white light suddenly emanated from the man, and he gripped his broad sword with both hands, swinging it fiercely to create three arcs of light. Although the snake did not actually bite his shoulder, the sharp sword energy still tore through his clothing.

A fool was astonished to discover a figure in red emerging from the mist. This person bore a striking resemblance to Goriss, with a large red cloak enveloping their entire body, obscuring their features. In their hand, they held a long wooden staff, seemingly measuring themselves.

Ah Dui did not express the immense pain he felt when he consumed the fruit of the dead, fearing that Goriss would be angry with him for eating recklessly. In Ah Dui's eyes, Goriss is undoubtedly the most important person; it was Goriss who led him out of the dark town of Nino, allowing him to be well-fed and warmly clothed, and to learn so many new and fascinating things. To him, Goriss is now entirely a kind elder, and Ah Dui feels nothing but deep respect for him. Deep down in his heart, he has long regarded Goriss as a father figure.

The fool answered without hesitation: "To forge the best weapons, three conditions must be met. First, there must be good raw materials. These materials are categorized into six different types based on their attributes: Light, Darkness, Water, Fire, Earth, and Wind. Materials without attributes are considered inferior, while those containing both dark and light energies are the hardest to find and yield the most powerful weapons. Light materials include radiant gold and bright silver, while dark materials include tungsten steel... Second, to forge the best weapons, a stable temperature is essential. The higher the temperature, the fewer impurities the forged weapon will have. The black flame you are using is already at the highest temperature possible; however, since the black flame is produced by magic, it cannot be sustained for too long, so only small weapons can be forged. Third, to imbue the forged weapon with spirituality, it must be crafted according to the timing of heaven and the benefits of the earth. Even with the same materials and flames, the quality of the forged weapon varies depending on the location and weather conditions, such as forging on a sunny day at a higher altitude..."

Oh? Where did this little ghost come from?" A mocking voice sounded

Thank you, teacher. Ah Dai excitedly held the heavy package in his arms; this was his first time receiving a gift, and the thrill in his heart made his body tremble. As he slowly opened the package, everything that appeared before his eyes left him stunned. The package did not contain any precious items or novel things, but for Ah Dai, nothing could bring him more joy than these items. Because, it was, astonishingly, a pile of white steamed buns. Although the buns were somewhat cool, they were not hard. The package did not contain any precious items or novel things, but for Ah Dai, nothing could bring him more joy than these items. Because, it was, astonishingly, a pile of white steamed buns. Although the buns were somewhat cool, they were not hard. Ah Dai inhaled the fragrant aroma of the buns, and two streams of tears flowed down his cheeks. Choking back his emotions, he looked at Ge Li Si and said: "Teacher, thank you, thank you."

Goris has left, and Adai feels an overwhelming sense of loneliness. Compared to his first arrival, his longing for Goris has become even more intense. He often sits alone in front of the wooden cabin, staring blankly in the direction where Goris should return. The Fire Meteor spell remains quite profound for Adai; despite his continuous efforts to practice, the results are minimal, and it cannot be said to possess any real power.

Ah Dui choked with emotion and said: "Teacher, teacher, you must come back soon! Ah Dui will miss you."

On that day, Goriss called Adai over to him and said, "Adai, you have been here for more than eight months, haven't you?"

"Hmph, what kind of authority are you trying to display in front of children?" A black fireball, also with a diameter of half a meter, shot out from the wooden house, heading straight for the man in red.

Gorison stepped out of the door, glanced at A-Dai, and sighed, "Kid, you better count your blessings." After saying this, he recited a spell, and the air around him began to stir, lifting Gorison gently into the thick fog.

Goris said: "I will leave here tomorrow to search for a very important material, and you will still take care of this place."

Gelisong sighed and said, "Brother, it's not that I'm advising you, but what use is it for you to keep those treasures? Especially your final experimental results; didn't you create them to gain fame in the world? Why then cherish them so dearly? If you ask me, you might as well be like me and do..."

On that day, Ah Dui assisted Goriss in refining a piece of metal. Goriss retreated to his room for contemplation, while Ah Dui stood at the door practicing the Fireball and Flame spells

The fool's big eyes suddenly brightened, displaying a spark that was absent in the past, and he said, "Really? Teacher. Then, I will wait for your return."

Alright, stop now. I believe you have memorized it completely. Starting tomorrow, continue to assist me with the experiments as before. I need to rest now

Goris finally returned to the Enchanted Forest two months after his departure. This journey was fraught with difficulties, and he spent a considerable amount of time finding enough Dreamwind Grass. When he saw the wooden cabin, everything around him was enveloped in silence, and there was no change compared to before he left

A man in black spoke, his voice deep and hoarse: "Lord of the Underworld, it's time to give up. Stop struggling. If you were in your prime, we would never dare to seek our own demise, but now you are poisoned by the Holy Water of No Equal. It is already impressive that you have managed to hold on this far. Come back with us and report. Given your status in the organization, if you sincerely admit your mistake to the Master, he will surely forgive you"

However, the allure of the experiment finally led Goris to cast aside all reservations. That wish was of utmost importance to him; it could be said that his entire life's research was to be realized through what might be the last alchemical process of his life. It was a celestial phenomenon that occurred only once every thousand years. This opportunity was one that many master-level alchemists could not hope to encounter even in a lifetime. Desire triumphed over emotion, and Goris resolved to proceed as usual. When that day arrived, he would begin his final alchemical process. This opportunity was one that many master-level alchemists could not hope to encounter even in a lifetime. Desire triumphed over emotion, and Goris resolved to proceed as usual. When that day arrived, he would begin his final alchemical process

Goris casually ate the fruit and said, "What is there to thank for? It's just some inexpensive steamed buns. I originally intended to bring you a few chicken legs, but those things spoil easily, so I didn't bring them. Ah Dui, how did you find the notes I gave you?"

The so-called concern leads to confusion, Ah Dui thought, could it be that Teacher Goris has returned and accidentally triggered the mechanism? Is it possible? Could it be him? Three miles away, it was already outside the dense fog range; although there was still mist there, it was much thinner. Having been here for ten months, Ah Dui had already familiarized himself with everything around him. Although he still did not know how to escape the Illusory Forest, he could clearly discern directions within a ten-mile radius.

Goris seemed not to have seen anything, snorting coldly, and said: "Want my experimental results? Don't dream about it, I won't give them to anyone."

Goris felt a surge of emotion, as if his throat was blocked, and he almost blurted out his agreement. For a long while, the old man and the young man simply faced each other in silence.

Gelisong sighed and said, "Brother, you are truly ruthless! No wonder you are a Fire Sorcerer. That child looks rather silly, but quite adorable. Why must you..."

Goris said without hesitation: "It is worth it. For this thing, even the death of a thousand people is worth it."

Goris suddenly became irritable, "Mind your own business, speak quickly if you have something to say. If you are just here to waste my time, then get lost."

Goris looked at Adai with hopeful eyes and sighed inwardly, how can I take you with me? The reason I left was to distance myself from you, so in the end, I can bear to use you for this experiment. With this thought, Goris gritted his teeth and said: "Alright, stop acting like a child, I'm not leaving for good."

Gorisun fell silent for a moment before saying: "Forget it, since you are unwilling to sell, it is pointless for me to press you. I will explain the situation to the lord myself. However, that child seems to possess considerable magical talent; you should think it over. Is it worth wasting a life for a single item?"

The next day, Goriss began to refine using his small cauldron. Since A-Dai had memorized Goriss's notes, he could clearly understand the results based on the materials Goriss used. The refining process of Goriss essentially provided A-Dai with an experimental procedure. What puzzled A-Dai was that Goriss was refining various mixed metals, each with different properties, yet all were extremely precious. From the content of the notes, A-Dai learned that any of these metals could be made into high-quality weapons. Goriss carefully stored the refined metals, leaving A-Dai wondering what they would be used for.

A fool took out a well-preserved notebook from his bosom and handed it to Goriss, saying: "Teacher, I have memorized everything."

"Fool, why are you standing there dazed? Hurry up and practice the fire technique"

Goris walked out of the room, snorted, and said: "You came to see me? I see you as a weasel wishing the chickens a Happy New Year. Just seeing your arrogant demeanor makes me feel sick. Gorisong, if you have something to say, hurry up; I have nothing here to entertain you with."

Goris nodded and said, "Let's open it and take a look."

Oh. Element of fire that pervades the universe! Please grant me your warm power, coalesce into a sphere...

Ah Dou counted on his fingers and nodded, saying: "Yes, teacher, I have been here for eight months."

Goris listened intently as A-Dai recited the section on weapon forging from his notes flawlessly, and the astonishment in his heart was beyond words. With A-Dai's memory, how long would it take to memorize this notebook so proficiently!

Goris snorted and said, "Be careful with your words, do you understand?"

A fool was taken aback and exclaimed, "What? Teacher, are you leaving again?"

A fool, in a daze, pointed at his own nose and said: "Is this for me?"

Gorisdao: "Well then, let me ask you, what kind of metal can be refined to create the best weapons"

Meteor Shower is essentially a basic fire-type magic that involves multiple fireballs attacking enemies over a wide area. The most notable characteristic of this magic is that its power varies according to the caster's magical energy. For instance, if Goriss were to use it, he could unleash a Meteor Shower imbued with black flames, achieving a power level comparable to advanced magic

Ah Dui knew that the outsider could not be Goris, because Goris would return along a fixed route that would not trigger the alarm system. Could it be that an outsider has come? Who would come here? Although there were various traps set by Goris in the vicinity, Ah Dui still felt anxious. He followed the method Goris had originally described to distinguish the sound of the bells, and he discovered that the outsider had triggered the device from the north, which was precisely the direction from which Goris would return.

Gorismer nodded slightly and said, "Before you leave, I will teach you an application of fire magic. You must practice diligently. Over the past eight months, your magical power has progressed quite well, and you are now capable of using this magic."

Gorisong cast a deep glance at Goris before stepping out of the wooden house, while Goris remained seated and did not see him off

Goris snorted coldly: "Don't even think about it. This kid is very important to me. Besides being my apprentice, he also plays a significant role."

The man in the red robe, Goliath, let out a bitter laugh and said, "Brother, no matter what, I am still your own younger brother. How can you treat me this way? By the way, who is he?" As he spoke, he pointed at A-Dai with his wooden staff.

Early the next morning, Goriss tidied up briefly and, with a complex state of mind, quietly left before Ah Dai woke up. He needed to find a place to calm his thoughts and prepare himself mentally for the final experiment

Another three months have passed. Although Goriss did not teach, Adai still learned a great deal about alchemy from him. Adai is no longer the ignorant person he was when he first arrived; in Goriss's eyes, he is now a fully qualified apprentice. Thanks to Adai's assistance, all of Goriss's preparations have proceeded exceptionally smoothly, ahead of the timeline he initially envisioned.

Gorison smiled wryly and said, "Since you put it that way, I won't persuade you any further. Well, big brother, take care of yourself, I'm leaving. If you change your mind, just notify me the old way." After saying this, Gorison strode towards the door.

Gently stroking the silver foil on the steamed bun, Ah Dai murmured, "Teacher, it has been two months; you should be coming back soon. Please come back! Ah Dai misses you so much"

Ah! Teacher, you have finally returned. A-Dai quickly ran out of the room and suddenly leaped into Goriss's arms, his joy evident beyond words

If usually Goris said he would teach him magic, Ah Dui would definitely jump up in excitement, but today was different; his reluctance towards Goris far surpassed his desire to learn magic.

Goris opened his eyes and looked at Adai, saying with some surprise: "You little rascal, when did you learn to be so clever? This is not the fragrant grass; it is for you."

Ah Dui was running desperately, having long forgotten the admonition from Gorisi not to run too far. Along the way, he was discerning the direction and continuously advancing. For Ah Dui, whose health was already robust, three miles was nothing; soon, he had already run out of the thick fog

Ah Dou responded with a sound, staring blankly at Ge Li Si and Ge Li Song as they walked into the wooden house, thinking to himself, why is it that I don't understand much of what they are saying! Is this red-clothed strange person the teacher's younger brother?

No, Teacher Goris may have been injured. It must be Teacher Goris. I must go to fetch him. A strong sense of longing urged Ah Dai to run outside, plunging into the mist.

Goris snorted and said, "Come in. Idiot, you stay outside; do not enter without my permission."

After a while, he did not see the familiar figure of Goriss, which left him somewhat disappointed. Observing the scene, he noticed that the group was divided into two factions, totaling twelve individuals. Among them, eleven were dressed in black and formed one faction, surrounding a tall man wielding a broad sword. Due to the distance, A-Dai found it difficult to see their faces clearly. He could only distinguish them by the color of their clothing; the one being besieged was notably dressed in gray and white. Various colors of light flickered continuously around this group. Large trees in the vicinity were shattered by the violent aura of their battle. Even from a hundred meters away, A-Dai could still sense the terrifying presence of this group; the surging energy filled the air with a chilling atmosphere. In his eyes, each of these individuals was far more formidable than the pirate leader he had encountered on the ship, the dark demon mentioned by Goriss. Especially the tall man in white, who stood over one meter ninety, broad-shouldered and strong, wielding the heavy sword as if it were a feather.

The fool felt a sudden lightness throughout his body, as a gentle breeze carried him ten meters away. Amidst the thunderous roar, sparks filled the air, causing the man in red to involuntarily take a step back. He exclaimed, "Wow, I mean, big brother, your little brother came all this way to see you, and this is how you treat me!"

Goris did not see any signs of happiness in A-Dai's eyes, which left him momentarily stunned. During this period, A-Dai had asked him several times to teach him a few more spells, but he had never agreed. Now that A-Dai had taken the initiative to propose it, why was he not excited? Unable to restrain himself, he asked, "What's wrong? Don't you want to learn?"

"Alright." A'dai readily agreed, then ran back to the orchard with a bamboo basket. When he returned to the wooden house, he found an additional cloth bag on the chair, while Ge Li Si was sitting nearby with his eyes closed, resting. "Teacher, the fruits have arrived. Is this the smoked wind grass you were looking for? Should I put them in the drawer?"

"Wait a moment." Goriss sat there and called out to Gorison, "My experiment may not necessarily succeed. If it does succeed, I will inform you. You should also be careful yourself."

Ah! Boss, you, you can't be...

A fool nodded slightly, concentrating on listening to Goriss's explanation

Haha, how is it? Now you know what a great magician is, right? Hahaha

Goris interrupted Gorisong's words and shouted angrily: "Stop wasting time, take all this junk back. If we say we won't sell it, then we won't sell it"

Goris was taken aback and said, "Have you remembered everything? If you are lying, do not blame me for punishing you"

Gelisong Road: "Elder brother, is that kid the one you brought in for the final experiment?"

"Fool, fool—" Goriss called out several times. For some reason, during this time apart, he often found himself thinking of that foolish, simple-minded boy.

Gelisong chuckled and said, "I didn't expect you, big brother, to take on an apprentice; this is quite unlike your usual style! Look at the fireball technique this kid just used; it shows the level of a novice mage. Boss, where did you find such a good seedling? Hand him over to me. I still don't have an apprentice myself."

Ah Dou shook his head and said, "No, I want to learn, but I want you to stay even more. Ah Dou wants to be with the teacher"