Chapter 6: Frost

However, this is still better than losing one's life entirely. After expending a tremendous amount of magical energy, the speed and power of this frost spell far exceed those of the past. Almost simultaneously with the incantation, a bone-chilling cold spreads through the empty alchemical laboratory. Following this, a beam of ice-blue light gently encircles, and the burning alcohol lamp is extinguished in an instant

Indeed, it must be so

Moreover, this is not the end. After extinguishing the alcohol lamp, that icy blue light spread out like wildly growing vines, first filling the test tube with crimson coral solution, and then climbing up Lin Yun's right hand. In the blink of an eye, it completely froze Lin Yun's entire right hand.

Although this scoundrel is currently down on his luck, he is nonetheless the son of Roger Merlin. Back when the Golden Flash Trading Company was at its peak, it would not be an exaggeration to describe its wealth as rivaling that of nations. Roger Merlin dotes on this only son so much that he even opened an alchemy shop for him to play with. How could he possibly not prepare some alchemical items for him? Not to mention alchemical items, he might even have magical artifacts!

Undissolved crimson coral can only be considered a common magical material, possessing relatively ordinary magical conductivity. Coupled with its ability to continuously release a faint magical power for two to three days, these two characteristics essentially determine that crimson coral can only be used as a low-end magical conductor

Indeed, Raymond did it on purpose

The moment he thought of the terrifying destructive power unleashed by the crimson coral solution, cold sweat broke out on Raymond's forehead. He could no longer afford to educate Lin Yun on alchemical knowledge; instead, he immediately cast a Frost Spell. The combination of a shortened incantation and mobile casting resulted in a tremendous drain, almost instantly depleting one-third of Raymond's magical energy. For a mage, this was akin to losing half of his life.

Otherwise, how could this scoundrel possibly remain unscathed under the frost spell

However, it is evident that Lin Yun is not an ordinary mage

Then, Raymond jumped up

This is quite normal. For Lin Yun, who has witnessed the destruction of the world firsthand, an attack of this level, such as the Frost Spell, is truly insufficient to cause him any panic. Moreover, this Frost Spell cannot even be considered an attack. Raymond would never expect that the person standing here is also a mage, and a particularly abnormal one at that, having formed a magic vortex in just a few minutes. Although Raymond became a mage earlier than Lin Yun, in terms of true strength, the two are not even on the same level.

This is not right, there must be some issue here

Not too much, just enough to block it

Otherwise, he might think that as a mere apprentice of magic, he could truly expect to be treated equally by a mage. He should consider that if it weren't for his father's influence, a debt-ridden apprentice like him wouldn't even be worthy of my glance. Let alone speaking to me in such a commanding tone; had it been someone else, he would have been turned into an ice sculpture by Frostbite a long time ago

At the thought of this, Raymond couldn't help but turn pale, and when he tried to stop Lin Yun, his voice even trembled slightly: "Did you hear that? I told you to stop immediately... What the hell are you doing!"

Let me make it clear first, please do not approach me for anything too troublesome, as I do not have that much magic to waste. Do not think that a mage can squander magic at will. The amount of magic I expend for a single spell is not something you magic apprentices can imagine. Hey... are you even listening to what I am saying?

It is just like this magical shield; it appears rather rough and seems completely incapable of withstanding the impact of spells. However, when Lin Yun cast it, it perfectly blocked Raymond's Frost Spell.

This magical shield is certainly quite rudimentary, as it has not undergone any elemental arrangement; it is merely formed by the accumulation of magical energy. If another mage were to attempt this, I fear that a single frost spell could freeze both the person and the shield into a solid block of ice

I have tolerated you for long enough

Just as the icy mist dissipated, the magical shield had just run out of power. A thick layer of solid ice seemed to have frozen Lin Yun's right hand, but in reality, it was merely the magical shield that had been frozen. As the magical energy was depleted and the shield vanished, Lin Yun simply shook his hand lightly, and large chunks of ice came crashing down with a loud clatter.

No way... Raymond's eyes widened in disbelief as he struggled to comprehend everything he was witnessing. How is this possible? How could a magic apprentice withstand a Frost Spell with just their body? Not to mention a magic apprentice, even a wizard would not dare to do this. The Frost Spell, while a control-type spell, is not known for its power, yet it is still a Level 2 spell. To confront a Level 2 spell with mere flesh and blood is something even the most reckless wizard would not attempt. What gives this brat the audacity to do so, and to succeed at it!

The more Raymond thought about it, the more he felt relieved and the happier he became, to the extent that he didn't even notice that the bastard, at the moment he was frozen on m.hetushu.com, did not show any signs of panic on his face

When Raymond cast the Frost Spell, he had already devised a plan. First, he would let this scoundrel freeze for a couple of hours, and then he would generously rescue him, while also teaching him a stern lesson. This should keep the scoundrel in line for a while. As for any future inquiries from his father, he could easily shift the blame to the dangers of the Crimson Coral Solution. After all, it wasn't a fabrication of his own. The Crimson Coral Solution was inherently dangerous, and his actions were entirely for the safety of young Master Merlin.

Faced with the frost spell cast by Raymond, which consumed a significant amount of magical power, Lin Yun did not even use any magic to respond. He merely mobilized the magic vortex within him to form a thin layer of magical shield.

Only Raymond was left there, dumbfounded. You say you will help, but are we really that close?

For thousands of years, countless individuals have attempted to harness this power. Numerous sages have come and gone, hoping to grasp this dangerous yet formidable force. However, it is regrettable that after millennia, the solution to the crimson coral remains an unsolved enigma. Those sages who persevered have met with accidents, resulting in either death or disability.

"What the hell, what are you doing? Stop it now!"

This scoundrel is utterly ungrateful; he must be taught a lesson.

The more than twenty years of survival in the apocalyptic world not only allowed Lin Yun to master knowledge far beyond his time, but also endowed him with spellcasting abilities that surpassed the era. This ability to cast spells is unrelated to his own level; it is entirely a result of Lin Yun's struggle for survival in the harshest of environments, earned through blood and life. In the world of Northrend, no other mage understands how to use magic in combat better than Lin Yun. Time and again, he escaped from the claws of sand beasts, teetering on the brink of life and death. Countless hunts and being hunted have long since instilled in Lin Yun a beast-like instinct. He does not even need to calculate; he instinctively knows how to kill his opponents in the most mana-efficient way.

It can be said that Raymond walked into the gilded rose with a belly full of grievances

When Raymond was feeling anxious, Lin Yun also took out several cat's eye stones hidden behind the wooden box. After looking around and confirming that there was nothing else left behind, he called out to Raymond, "Raymond, come help me with something."

In the past century, the solution of crimson coral has even become a taboo in alchemy. Any apprentice who has just begun to study alchemy will be repeatedly warned by their teacher that there are many methods for handling crimson coral, but dissolving it is absolutely not one of them

What just withstood the frost spell must certainly be a defensive magical artifact

Fortunately, nothing happened... Raymond wiped the cold sweat from his brow, still feeling a lingering fear from the earlier scene. It was truly too thrilling; if he had entered just a few seconds later, the entire alchemy laboratory would likely have been blown to smithereens. This idiot really doesn't know the meaning of danger. Playing with the crimson coral solution... It's fine if you want to play with fire and get yourself killed, but could you at least not drag me down with you

If we do not intervene now, it will truly lead to a major incident

Innocently subjected to such a fright, Raymond was truly filled with pent-up anger. In fact, given Raymond's strength, the frost spell just now could have been completely controlled; he could have simply extinguished the alcohol lamp and frozen the test tube without freezing Lin Yun's entire right hand.

When Raymond looked up, he saw Lin Yun shaking a test tube containing a thick, red liquid, undoubtedly a solution of crimson coral. This scene made the young mage's face turn pale, as the crimson coral solution is notoriously unstable. High temperatures and agitation can cause it to produce violent magical fluctuations, and these fluctuations are extremely terrifying, completely disproportionate to the low price of crimson coral. Once it erupts, it would be a disaster; not only this alchemical laboratory, but the entire gilded rose would be reduced to rubble.

Raymond complained for half a day, yet he did not hear any response from the other party, which made him curious enough to take a glance.

Raymond was speaking when he suddenly fell silent, for he clearly saw that the bastard, after shaking a test tube for a while, had truly begun to court disaster. He, he, he... he actually lit an alcohol lamp and placed the test tube filled with a crimson coral solution on top of it

That is a destructive power that far exceeds the level of a mage, both dangerous and formidable

Moreover, with such a meager amount of cheap magical materials, how dare you ask me, a dignified mage, to lend a hand? What kind of joke is this? Do you think mages are like cabbages on the street, worth just two copper coins each?

However, once it becomes a solution

After speaking, regardless of whether Raymond agreed or not, he left with those few high-quality cat's eye stones

Moreover, the production of crimson coral has remained consistently high, often leading to a situation where supply exceeds demand. As a result, for many years, the price of crimson coral has been kept very low, making it one of the cheapest magical materials in the world of Northrend

It is done