Honestly, things had gotten to the worst that Jon had predicted.

It's a very stupid choice to test potions with Horace-Slughorn...... He had been immersed in the field of Potions for decades, and had held the position of Head of Slytherin and Potions Professor for many years, and even Severus Snape might not be his opponent.

What's more, he's just a little clever student in potions.

But there is no other choice. It turned out that it was only in the realm of potions, where Slughorn was absolutely confident, that he would show a slight flaw. Other times, he didn't give Jon a chance at all.

Without putting forward the conditions on the premise of potions, Slughorn would definitely choose to send the guest directly.

The old fox was even more cunning than Jon had imagined.

......

"Mr. Hart, I think you're a little arrogant!" Slughorn glanced at Jon with some regret, "Although I admit that you have some talent in potions, there is still a certain gap compared to an old man like me. ”

Although Slughorn's words were ostensibly regretful, in fact the pride could not be concealed.

Obviously, being provoked by a hairy boy made him feel a little angry.

"Can you please give me more advice?" said Jon very respectfully.

This attitude slightly alleviated Slughorn's anger, and he asked lightly: "Then what potion do you want to compete with me, I will generously let you make a choice......

“...... But it's better to have a potion that can be completed in a relatively short time, and if you want to compare it with me, such as a potion that takes a long time to make, although I have no objection, you will have to stay here for ten days and half a month. Slughorn added.

"Thank you for your generosity, in fact I have already thought about it. Jon said calmly, "How about choosing a magic potion?"

"Elixir?" Slughorn frowned.

......

Slughornby's trial formulation of the Elixir was a deliberate choice Jon's made.

First of all, the elixir is a special elixir...... It is very sensitive, and can bring luck to a wizard when taken for the first time, but if taken in too large doses, it can be very toxic, and instead of bringing luck, it can lead to vertigo, recklessness, and dangerous arrogance.

Almost every wizard can only take it 1-2 times in his life.

Secondly, the brewing process of the elixir is very complicated, and if there is any mistake, there will be unimaginable consequences...... Therefore, even the best pharmacists will not have the experience of frequently preparing elixirs.

If there really was any potion like Slughorn, who had lived for seventy or eighty years, Jon could only think of the "Elixir" with very small potions and an extremely complicated process.

Second, the main components of the elixir are extremely unstable, and if you are not careful, you may blow up the pharmacist and the laboratory (that is, the so-called unimaginable consequences).

If Slughorn were to prepare the elixir with him, he would definitely worry about whether a young man would make a low-level mistake (which would affect him), and he would have to devote some of his energy to checking himself, so that the quality of his potion might be affected.

Of course, if you go shit luck...... Slughorn's cauldron blew up before his own cauldron, and that was a bloodless victory.

Finally, there is a more important point...... The former Headmaster of Hogwarts, Armando Duppet (Albus Dumbledore's predecessor), the old wizard who always looked weak and coughed in the portrait...... He has studied the elixir of fortune quite deeply, and can be called the most authoritative expert in recent centuries.

A few months ago in the Headmaster's office, Headmaster Deppett taught Jon the potion sequence and a number of tips to increase the chances of success...... Jon had patiently learned it (and thought it might be useful).

None of this adds to Jon Hart's chances of victory. Otherwise, he wouldn't have any confidence that he would be able to defeat the old fox Slughorn in other potions.

Of course, there are all positive factors, and there are also negative factors - that is, Jon has not tried to formulate a magic potion before.

In other words, this is the first time he has tried it...... This is a little more troublesome.

......

Slughorn seemed to have guessed Jon's intentions, a scornful smile on his lips.

"Are you sure, Mr. Hart?" he asked in a low voice, "The Elixir is not an elixir that ordinary wizards can control, and his preparation process is extremely complicated and dangerous. ”

"I know very well, Professor Slughorn. Jon nodded calmly.

"Do you need me to provide you with the recipe and potion sequence?"

"Of course you don't need ......"

"Alright then, if you wish!" Horace-Slughorn nodded with a serious face, "Let's get started!"

"Where are you going to compete?" Jon asked softly.

"It's good to come to Slughorn Castle...... There's a very well-equipped pharmacy lab over there. Slughorn replied, "Come with me, Mr. Hart, and Diana." ”

......

Following Slughorn's pace, Jon and Mrs. Greengrass made their way to one of the rooms.

Slughorn opened a closet, revealing a large safe inside.

After tossing and turning for a long time, he finally opened the safe in a hurry, and then waved his wand and moved out the things hidden inside......

That's right, it's a castle...... But from a distance, it looks more like a Lego toy.

The castle hidden in the safe is almost a foot tall, and the floor area is much larger...... Everything comes to life, from the gates, the fortresses, the walls and even the minarets, all scaled down to the proportions of a real castle.

Jon figured that it would be worth a fortune if it were sold as a toy.

With a careful wave of his wand, Horace-Slughorn opened the gates of the "toy" castle.

"Welcome to Slughorn Castle, I don't usually bring them here!" he said with a smile and turned back with his hands outstretched.

"Come with me!" he strode over to the castle......

Just as he was about to step over the castle walls, a huge short and fat wizard suddenly disappeared.

Jon blinked, then looked at where the castle gates were—

Slughorn, the size of an ant, was waving at them.

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