"Finally, some real gains!"
Roy inwardly rejoiced, using his will to control the Hair Demon Physique, which rose like a serpent lifting its head.
Moments later, it condensed into spears and steel lances, then split into several thick, long braids that flailed around like tentacles.
"Both rigid and flexible, with smooth transformations...
My Wizard Body is finally taking shape.
It's just that the maintenance cost isn't low, and opportunities like this, to absorb such a large pool of fresh blood, are rare!"
Roy sighed softly, lowering his gaze to observe.
The metal element content in this blood pool...
Was exceptionally high!
For ordinary people, this substance was harmful and absolutely not to be touched lightly.
But for the Hair Demon Physique, it was undoubtedly a high-nutrient substance, offering immense benefits.
If it weren't for the extreme danger of continuing north, Roy would have been tempted to delve deeper into the Flesh Swamp to explore it thoroughly.
However, upon second thought, even if he found more and better blood, the current activity of the Hair Demon Physique was limited, and time was running short, making it impossible to fully absorb and utilize it.
"Never mind, better to quit while I'm ahead."
But just as he was about to leave, he suddenly felt a faint stinging sensation in his brow.
"What's inside?"
Roy was momentarily stunned, then felt a surge of joy, attempting to walk around and investigate.
The sensation in his brow was very faint, possibly obscured by the blood.
After a short while of searching, he found a pattern, and it indeed became increasingly apparent.
A little later, he retrieved several metal tubes from his Spatial Ring, fashioned them into a several-meter-long pole, and fished out a completely naked, corpse-like figure from the pool.
At first, Roy thought someone had truly been murdered here, and his eyelids twitched violently.
But after carefully pulling it ashore and examining it closely, he realized that wasn't the case.
It wasn't a corpse, but a doll resembling a silicone doll.
Moreover, it wasn't a small model like a Succubus Doll, but a life-sized, human-sized doll!
Its skin seemed to have a natural hydrophobic quality, as the blood couldn't stain it at all, and its face was exquisitely beautiful.
At the center of its brow, a keyhole-shaped mark was clearly visible, adding a distinct sense of otherworldliness.
As Roy looked at it, the faint stinging sensation in his brow became more pronounced.
Suddenly, as if an electric current passed through him, an inexplicable thought, akin to intuition, surged up.
He seemed to see, in a flower-filled courtyard, the Magic Automaton dressed in luxurious clothes, adorned with exquisite makeup, sipping afternoon tea like a real young lady.
Suddenly, a blinding white light filled the sky and earth!
A powerful Wizardry Energy Radiation destroyed everything, and it was blown away by the shockwave, falling into this remote blood lake.
The blood lake was originally vast and deep, seemingly nurturing some high-energy spirit, but in an instant, over 99.99% of it evaporated, leaving behind this small pond.
Roy's face was filled with uncertainty as he stared intently at the life-sized doll with the keyhole mark on its brow.
"So it's a Magic Automaton!"
A Magic Automaton is a type of Homunculus, closer to the concept of a Construct, but more inclined towards a human form.
"After enduring a violent explosion and soaking in the blood pool for so long, it still remains clean and intact?
This is definitely an Advanced Magic Automaton!"
However, it was somewhat strange. Although the stinging pain between his eyebrows had disappeared, the sensation of an intangible Source Essence continuously being infused remained.
Roy even faintly felt a slight swelling between his eyebrows, as if a peculiar force was gathering there.
A semi-transparent, illusory panel appeared, flickering faintly like a breathing light.
But this time, it seemed stuck, showing no changes.
[Alchemy Talent Acquiring (1%)]
"Strange...
Well, staying here isn't an option. Let's see if I can store it and whether that will affect the progress."
Roy attempted to store the Advanced Magic Automaton into his Spatial Ring and succeeded immediately.
It was originally considered a living "her," but now, it was merely a puppet "it."
Being able to store it in the Spatial Ring became a matter of course.
More importantly, the faint sensation between his eyebrows was still there!
...
Next, Roy didn't continue his previous streak of good luck and found nothing along the way.
However, he was already quite satisfied, so when the time was about right, he turned back as planned.
"Hmm, there are quite a few more people here?"
To his surprise, the entrance was much livelier. Besides Olen, Balu, Melina, and their respective followers, there were also many apprentices from inside and outside the Wizard Tower.
Renien, Andov, Tigro, and others were also among them!
"How did you get here?"
He found these three and the two new teammates they had recruited, curiously inquiring.
"Of course, we flew up in a hot air balloon! An apprentice from the tower made such a device, and they've been ferrying people back and forth, making quite a bit from the fares!"
Andov and Tigro were quite excited to see Roy.
But Renien didn't look too pleased.
Because he had paid for it, feeling like he had been severely overcharged.
"If I can't get enough gains from here, I'll really be at a loss."
Renien looked sullenly at Roy.
"You really should have told us earlier so we could have prepared."
Roy shrugged, "I really can't be blamed for this; I had no idea beforehand!"
Renien muttered a few complaints, though it was unclear whether he believed Roy or not.
"By the way, since you arrived here first, have you found anything?" After some casual greetings, Andov asked.
"I did find a few things." Roy shared information about the Faded Desert and the surrounding areas.
These weren't secrets, but his personal gains were not for outsiders to know.
Everyone listened attentively.
The intelligence Roy shared was crucial, allowing them to avoid dangerous or already explored areas, making their efforts more targeted.
"I currently master 'Element Extraction' and the Star Soul Beast Arm, aiming to develop into a senior apprentice.
If I could gather more Magic Stones or useful materials, that would be great.
I've heard that in the Forbidden Experiments of creating souls, there are many treasures that enhance the spirit and alter one's innate abilities..."
It was clear that Renien was quite expectant.
Tigro poured cold water on it, "Come on, how could those treasures be easily obtained? Unless you pass through layers of danger and reach the core of the Experiment Zone."
However, those high-energy materials and the radiation contamination from various Wizardry Energy sources pose a fatal threat to any apprentice."
Andov nodded repeatedly.
Even Balu and
Sophia dared not cross the line. It would be extremely difficult to find a safe passage within just seven days.
Relying on those options is unrealistic. It's more practical to thoroughly explore the Faded Desert.
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