Published at 22nd of March 2020 05:40:06 AM
Chapter 931: 931
Chapter 931: Nourishment Pond Formula
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“Father, you probably knew a few things about Hosts . Currently, I need a Nourishment Pond formula . Do you know anything about this?”
Merlin did not expect Count Stanwin to have the Nourishment Pond formula . After all, this was the lifeline of every Host, so they certainly would not reveal it easily . Seeing how eager Heroult was to bring Merlin along with him and use him as a test subject, it showed how important this Nourishment Pond was .
Without a Nourishment Pond, the Hosts were completely unable to level-up and cannot enhance their abilities . This meant that they were forever inferior to those who possessed the almighty beast bloodline . Therefore, a true Host must have his own Nourishment Pond .
“Nourishment Pond? Of course, I’ve heard of it . The most important element for every Host is the Nourishment Pond . An almighty beast’s will and a Nourishment Pond – those two are essentials for every Host . ”
After a pause, Count Stanwin appeared hesitant but seeing Merlin’s expectant look, he sighed . “Oh well, since you’re now a Host, you also want to have stronger abilities . If you don’t obtain a Nourishment Pond, it would be dangerous for you too . I might as well help you grow your abilities faster . I have the Nourishment Pond formula!”
“What? Father has the Nourishment Pond formula?”
Merlin was stunned . The Nourishment Pond formula was the most closely guarded secret of every Host . Heroult, for example, would not share it with anyone else . Unless Merlin was willing to become his test subject, only was he willing to share the formula with him .
Even as a fourth-form almighty beast, it would be difficult for Count Stanwin to obtain the Nourishment Pond formula .
“This happened many years ago . Back when I was a third-form shifter, I encountered a Host, perhaps around the level of a second-form shifter . I had to use many tactics but finally killed him . Hosts typically have a plethora of tactics . In the end, if not for the almighty beast’s will going berserk and taking over his body, it might be difficult to say who would’ve died that day . Hosts are truly terrifying… Leon, it was because I’ve seen a Host been taken over by an almighty beast’s will and become a living corpse, that’s why I vehemently objected you becoming a Host . I simply wanted you to have a peaceful life . I didn’t expect that you’d be corrupted by Heroult into becoming a Host . ”
It turned out to be another long story . Merlin could not wait to get his hands on the Nourishment Pond formula . So, he hurriedly asked, “Father, can you still find the Nourishment Pond formula?”
“Of course, I can find it . Although I don’t need the Nourishment Pond formula nor do I know how to prepare it, I know how precious it is . It would be a great fortune if I used it to trade in the future . Therefore, I’ve kept it safe all this time . Come with me . ”
As soon as he finished speaking, Count Stanwin led Merlin into the underground chamber of the manor .
This underground chamber was not very secretive . However, the entrance was made of an extremely heavy slab of stone . Once there was any danger, the stone door would fall shut . Only someone with a strength-type almighty beast bloodline, at least at fourth-form, could break through it . Otherwise, it was impossible to break open the stone door .
A chamber like this was quintessential in every aristocrat’s manor . The chamber also had a passage that connected the outside, and could be used to store important items .
Walking down the stairs, there was a musty smell . No one had been down here for a long time . Merlin followed behind Count Stanwin, and observed the chamber passageway carefully .
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Soon, they descended the stairs, and lo and behold, the faint candlelight illuminated a spacious room . This was the underground basement . Count Stanwin lit the candles and the entire basement gradually glowed brightly .
The chamber furnishing was very bare . In a corner, there were a few big boxes with unknown contents .
At the forefront of the chamber was a stone table with a small exquisite box sitting on top . Count Stanwin retrieved the small box, and gently blew the thick layer of dust off . Then, he took out a key and opened the box .
“Creak . ”
The small box opened . Inside was a layer of black cloth . It looked quite mysterious .
Count Stanwin took out the black cloth, and gently displayed it . A foul, moldy air crept into Merlin’s nostrils . Merlin frowned and looked closer . He discovered that it was not a piece of black cloth as he thought but an unidentified patch of black animal hide . Moreover, it seemed to have been treated with some sort of chemical to prevent it from decomposition .
This patch of animal hide was about the height of half a man, and was filled with some kind of writing . Merlin’s heart thumped . Was this the Nourishment Pond formula?
“Yes, that’s the Nourishment Pond formula that I took from the Host whom I killed . I’ve kept it all this time . Leon, I’m giving this formula to you in hopes that it’ll be of help to you . ”
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Count Stanwin handed the animal hide to Merlin, who excitedly began to examine it .
The animal hide was densely etched with almost two hundred exotic ingredients . Merlin had never even heard of most of them . They also needed to be precisely controlled, otherwise, the Nourishment Pond might lose its effectiveness .
After a brief look, Merlin had already committed the Nourishment Pond formula on the animal hide to memory . This particular Nourishment Pond formula was called “the Hermani formula” . It was created by a Host named Hermani who had slowly refined it from other Nourishment Pond formulas .
Nourishment Pond formulas were not the same . They could be refined over time . However, such refinement required a lot of experience and extreme familiarity with the effects of the formulas .
This was a very long and meticulous effort, which also entailed an immense workload . At Merlin’s current state, it would be impossible to refine it . Not only Merlin but even Heroult would not be able to refine a Nourishment Pond formula . It was simply too difficult and amounted to a fool’s dream .
“So, the Nourishment Pond formula can be refined?”
Merlin was unexpectedly overjoyed to discover that . Theoretically speaking, the Nourishment Pond formula could be refined, however, performing it was a massive feat . For example, the Hermani formula had more than two hundred ingredients . Merely gathering them was already an arduous task, not to mention handling and measuring each ingredient accurately .
Therefore, it was not at all easy to refine a formula .
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“Great, this is indeed a Nourishment Pond formula . With this formula, I can quickly enhance my abilities . ”
Merlin was very excited . The Nourishment Pond formula was essential for a Host . Without a Nourishment Pond formula, a Host could not be considered a true Host .
“Well, Leon, now that you’ve obtained the Nourishment Pond formula, you should prepare to leave Boulder City tomorrow!”
Count Stanwin had already made up his mind and would not be dissuaded . If they did not leave soon, it might be too late .
Merlin also knew the urgency of this matter, so he tucked away the formula . In a small place like Boulder City, it would be impossible for him to gather all the ingredients anyway . Therefore, he could only start pondering about the Nourishment Pond once when they arrive in Holy Dragon City .
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