If that was the case, it was a definite possibility that people who were usually working at the back, like alchemists and potion masters, would be sent to the frontlines to increase Four Seasons Garden’s strength.
With such high odds of this happening, Leylin needed to make some preparations for himself.
After all, he wasn’t so stupid as to give his life for Four Seasons Garden.
“Leylin, we’re counting on you!”
Martin had a look of fervent hope as he patted Leylin on the back. His teammates had the same expression.
“Alright! However, this mission is extremely important and I can’t guarantee anything…”
Leylin forced a smile.
Time passed quickly, especially while one was busy brewing potions.
Usually, Leylin obviously would not reveal his true abilities in making potions.
While brewing them, he purposely failed a few times in order to hide his ridiculously high rate of success.
However, there was an upside to this whole situation. As Potioneering was a job that demanded one to be meticulous, the environments Potion Masters were in had to be suitable. Hence, they often worked alone.
Leylin also had a private laboratory of his own, and while he was brewing potions, even his own team members did not dare interrupt him.
This gave him the opportunity to do as he pleased.
Firstly, Leylin used a frighteningly short amount of time to brew enough potions to fill the quota. The rest of the time was used on researching the Branded Swordsman, the information he had obtained from the Ancient Spirit Slaying Sect’s secret plane, and other subjects of interest.
Within Leylin’s private laboratory.
Burettes, beakers, and other laboratory containers holding colourful liquids were scattered atop the pure white experimenting table. Some of these liquids were solvents that effervesced.
Beside the table, Leylin had his eyes tightly closed, his facial muscles twitching.
At the same time, rings of energy and spiritual force rippled and were constantly being compressed. The atmosphere began to undulate with the tiniest ripples as if it were also being compressed.
The large spiritual force that Leylin possessed was constantly lowering along with the fluctuations, and there even came a point where his spiritual force was undetectable.
A good while later, Leylin opened his eyes.
Currently, his eyes were clear and pure. The layer of darkness from before was nowhere to be seen.
The energy waves he usually gave off had vanished and he seemed to be a regular human. The only identifiable aspect was the deep and immeasurable dark shadow that flashed in his eyes occasionally.
“The spiritual force compression method I obtained from the old witch is surprisingly effective!”
Leylin used the A.I. Chip to scan himself, but even the A.I. Chip could only give a few vague numbers and was unable to effectively analyse the state of Leylin’s body.
Leylin prevented the A.I. Chip from using all its efforts on calculating data, and he had not authorized the usage of an atomic microscope either. However, just this kind of result was enough to make him happy.
From the A.I. Chip’s calculations, this spiritual force compression method matched up the spiritual force energy waves from his body and then compressed them. This would then adjust the spiritual force energy waves and hide his true strength.
Just the first half of the information that the old witch had provided was enough to conceal his strength from other rank 1 Magi.
With the second half he obtained from the old witch during his time in the Ancient Spirit Slaying Sect’s secret plane, this effect was multiplied.
The current Leylin was certain that even rank 2 Magi would be unable to detect the concealment of his strength.
Having this ability right before the impending war made it even more precious!
“This method can be used as one of my hiding skills. When coupled with Shadow Stealth, the effects seem to be even better…”
The A.I. Chip began to calculate fervently while Leylin was deep in thought.
After about half an hour, Leylin got up and rang the golden handbell on the experimentation table.
*Ding-a-ling! Ding-a-ling!*
The crisp sound of a bell resounded.
*Creak!*
Moments later, a secret door opened, and two Grand Knights dressed in armour walked in.
“Number 2! Number 3! How are you feeling now?”
Leylin surveyed the two who had grown taller and had a change in their physique. Anticipation flashed in his eyes.
“There’s some pain from swelling as if something is inside drilling holes in my body…”
“Master! I feel the same as Number 2. Also, my body alternates between being cold and warm, and there are sudden surges in strength. I would break whatever I was holding unintentionally when that happened…” Number 3 knelt on one leg as he reported.
“Is that so? Lie on the experimentation table and let me see!”
Leylin commanded.