Synthesis Wizard

Chapter 26: Body Modification Experiment

## Chapter 26: Body Modification Experiment

The month of August, known as the “Month of Scrolls” in the legends of the Starlight Continent, is dedicated to knowledge and wisdom.

As August arrived, Su Nan began to get busy, focusing on his own growth.

Firstly, he started learning new spells.

He only had two First-Ring Spells at his disposal: “Charm Human” and “Shield Spell”.

The former’s effect was self-explanatory.

The latter allowed him to conjure an invisible and transparent shield the size of a tower shield, capable of floating and rotating 360 degrees, automatically blocking attacks from all directions.

As the Shield Spell utilized a force field effect, it could even negate intangible attacks like spiritual shock or soul damage.

Considering his own safety, Su Nan naturally chose to learn “Shield Spell” first.

*?Reading “Shield Spell Model”, ‘Shield Spell’ learning progress +0.02%?*

First-Ring Spells were significantly more difficult than Zero-Ring Spells.

Su Nan estimated that it would take him about forty days to master the Shield Spell with the aid of Revitalization Potions.

The time needed to master “Charm Human” would likely be similar.

His second task was to craft Rune Stones.

As this was his first attempt, he chose the relatively stable Earth energy particles.

The selected gem was a Black Opal, which was compatible with force field protection properties.

“Unfortunately, Starry Blue Sapphire is too expensive, costing over a thousand gold coins for a single one. If I had it, the effect would be much better.”

Su Nan thought regretfully.

Using Starry Blue Sapphire as the carrier would significantly increase the power of the final product by at least double.

However, that would be throwing money away, something he couldn’t afford yet. He had to settle for Black Opal instead.

Black Opal is a green opal with black spots and golden particles, displaying an odd beauty.

As Su Nan infused the gem with the condensed, yellowish-brown energy rune, it instantly emitted a hazy light.

The light only lasted for four or five seconds before fading quickly.

The Black Opal seemed unchanged, but upon closer inspection, one could see a layer of mysterious and intricate patterns on its surface.

*?Successfully crafted Rune Stone, ‘Magic Item Crafting’ learning progress +0.5%?*

“Huh?”

Su Nan was slightly taken aback.

How did it trigger the ‘Magic Item Crafting’ skill?

But then, he quickly realized.

Energy runes were a branch of enchanting, and crafting something with energy runes combined with gems could be considered a Magic Item, making it unsurprising that it triggered the ‘Magic Item Crafting’ skill.

“I thought I had to find relevant books to trigger this skill, but I accidentally triggered it beforehand.”

Su Nan looked at the Rune Stone in his hand.

A tiny gem, no bigger than a bean, contained a large amount of Earth energy particles.

Activating the energy within would instantly create a layer of Earth element protection for him.

Compared to spells requiring preparation time, Rune Stones, which could be activated instantly, were undoubtedly more practical in battle.

The only drawback was the cost.

Considering that he already had a defensive spell like Shield Spell, Su Nan only crafted two Earth Rune Stones before stopping, turning to create attack-type Rune Stones.

After all, the attack spells he had mastered were all Zero-Ring Spells and were already falling behind his level. Rune Stones could make up for the deficiency in his attack methods.

Lightning, Fire, Frost, Shadow.

Except for the Fire Rune, which used red zircon with the highest compatibility with fire, the other three types of attacking energy runes were crafted with rubies suitable for shaping spells.

Su Nan crafted three spare Rune Stones for each type.

In addition, he crafted two Plant-type Rune Stones for healing injuries.

Including those destroyed during the process, Su Nan ultimately used eighteen gems, costing over three hundred gold coins in total.

“Rune Stones are a bottomless pit of gold.”

Su Nan sighed inwardly.

It was fortunate that he had the support of Black Stone City behind him. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to afford Rune Stones, let alone collecting Wizard’s Grimoires.

Creating Rune Stones took quite some time, and by the time he was done, it was already late at night.

He used energy particles to clean himself before returning to the Meditation Chamber, ready to meditate instead of sleeping, and to recover the mental energy consumed by crafting Rune Stones.

Even after his advancement, Su Nan maintained his daily four-hour limit for meditation.

However, with his increasing spiritual power, its growth had slowed down.

Currently, his daily meditation only increased his spiritual power by 0.01 to 0.02 points on average.

Even with the aid of Revitalization Potions.

“Advancing to a Third-Rank Wizard Apprentice requires successfully constructing nine Star Rings and a spiritual power of 30 points or higher.”

“At this rate, it would take me at least ten years, or even longer, to advance.”

Ten years to advance from a Second-Rank to a Third-Rank Wizard Apprentice would be considered exceptional in the Starlight Continent today.

But Su Nan wasn’t satisfied.

He was already considering whether to synthesize higher-grade potions to assist his meditation.

However, that would require spending more gold coins every month.

Even with a family mine, he couldn’t afford his insatiable gold consumption.

“Unless I reclaim Shining Light Territory, expanding my income.”

Su Nan narrowed his eyes, a fleeting thought crossing his mind.

After a moment, he shook his head, suppressing his thoughts and focusing on meditation.

The next day.

Su Nan came to the room where the Giant Lizard was being held.

Confined in a narrow and cramped cage, forced to undergo blood and energy extraction every day, the Giant Lizard had suffered greatly in the past month.

Now, upon seeing Su Nan enter, it merely raised its eyelids before lying motionless on the ground, seemingly resigned to its fate.

Su Nan opened the metal cage and lifted the Giant Lizard out with his Master’s Hand. He then brought it to the spacious laboratory and placed it on the experimental table.

To accommodate the Giant Lizard’s massive size, the experimental table was specially crafted, exceeding ten meters in length.

Although he had decided to transform the Giant Lizard into a Magical Companion, Su Nan didn’t rush into action.

All creatures, upon transforming into Magical Companions, would awaken at least one Spell-like ability.

The type of Spell-like ability they awaken depended primarily on their innate abilities.

For example, feline creatures generally awaken Spell-like abilities related to illusions or shadow stealth after transforming into Magical Companions.

Serpent creatures, on the other hand, would usually awaken Spell-like abilities related to poison.

As for this exotic species possessing Dragon-Lizard blood, Su Nan guessed that it would most likely awaken Spell-like abilities related to physical enhancement.

For a Wizard Apprentice, this Spell-like ability would undoubtedly be among the least desirable.

They had plenty of ways to enhance their bodies, and there was no need to waste precious awakening opportunities.

Therefore, Su Nan planned to modify the Giant Lizard’s body before officially signing the contract to transform it into a Magical Companion, giving it an additional ability that might allow it to awaken something other than physical enhancement during the transformation process.

As for the direction of body modification, the book he obtained earlier, *Extraction and Modification of the Green Chameleon’s Abilities*, could be used for this purpose.

“Even though you’re not a chameleon, you belong to the same order of lizards and should have decent compatibility with color-changing abilities.”

Su Nan reached out, and a cage on the table behind him floated towards him, landing in his palm.

Inside the cage was a Green Chameleon.

While not a magical creature, this species was still quite rare.

He had to rely on Mu Zhuo from the Fire Fox Trading Company to find enough for experimentation.

Swoosh!

Su Nan waved his hand again, and a sharp surgical knife appeared in his hand.

At this point, the Giant Lizard finally sensed something amiss and began to struggle frantically, but its weakened body was unable to escape the Master’s Hand’s restraint.

It then whimpered in distress, its vertical pupils displaying a human-like plea.

“Don’t worry, you’ll be fine. You’ll become stronger after the experiment is over.”

Su Nan cast a Sleep Curse, and the Giant Lizard’s eyelids flickered a few times before falling into a deep sleep, ceasing its struggle.

The laboratory was then filled with the sound of the sharp blade cutting through flesh.

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