Quiet second floor bedroom.

Two sisters, Kitten, Nick and Dora, are sitting cross-legged on the periphery, drawing magic from the vortex to refine themselves.

The amount they absorb can only be regarded as a "trickle" for the magic vortex induced by the demon seed.

The formation constructed by the three [Intermediate Demon Seeds] is continuing to work.

At the core is Chen Xuan.

He draws a lot of money, like opening a "flood outlet" in the vortex.

At this moment, the pure white magic in his body was rapidly compressing and transforming into a pale green.

The body is also strengthened in the tempering.

Bones, blood, organs, skin, and muscles all have a tingling and itchy feeling.

This is a sign that the Demon Essence Cultivation is about to enter the silver level.

When Rebecca and the others finished their first round of cultivation, Chen Xuan was still continuing.

This staying power shocked the Dora sisters.

Kitten Lady and Nick are relatively calm.

"Shhhh

"Don't disturb the master's cultivation!"

"Yucca, Beria, you can go to the first floor to practice rifles."

The caring Rebecca took the initiative to take on the responsibility of the little butler.

beckoned everyone to leave Chen Xuan's bedroom.

Dora Yucca and Dora Beria hurried into the makeshift range with an M16A1 rifle in their arms.

The kitten sister and brother came to the yard.

After Rebecca replaced the second-order magic dagger, the original first-order rune dagger belonged to Nick Jr.

The sister and brother each held a dagger and entered the state of sparring.

……

As time passed, the dark blue sun disappeared at the end of the sky.

Three moons rose into the sky one after another.

The beautiful night sky of Naroa can involuntarily calm all the intelligent races.

But the monsters will become more and more manic.

In the quiet bedroom, Chen Xuan, who was steaming all over his body, slowly opened his eyes.

There seemed to be an arc of light flashing in his bright eyes.

He could feel a surge of power all over his body.

The pure white magic in the body has completed the transformation, and all of it has been concentrated and transformed into a higher-level light green magic element.

The body has also undergone the initial tempering when it was promoted, and it officially has a silver-level physique!

By the standards that Rebecca had previously said.

The Silver level can lift weights equivalent to 15 to 35 times their own body weight.

This criterion applies to multi-ethnicity, including those who are big.

The larger and heavier the ethnicity, the stronger it can exert itself.

Relative strength, based on one's own body weight, has become a common indicator for all ethnic groups.

And with the continuous tempering and improvement of his physique, under the premise of keeping his body shape unchanged, Chen Xuan's body density is also increasing, so his weight is becoming more and more "unscientific".

Chen Xuan, who is currently 181 cm tall, weighs 104 kg from the original 72 kilograms.

The point is that his body is still the same as before, maintaining a well-proportioned but not strong state.

Originally, when he was in the bronze level, his weight suddenly increased by more than ten kilograms, and now this value has increased even further.

The extra 60 catties of meat is not a small amount.

Think about buying 60 catties of pork in the market to know what the concept is.

This change in weight in a short period of time is nothing, but if the gap between body size and weight is further widened, it will definitely bring some trouble to his normal life.

Maybe one day in the future, Chen Xuan will trigger the load-bearing alarm when he enters the elevator alone.

But to put it another way, weight gain is always better handled than body size gain.

The increase in body density brings with it a series of changes.

He poked his skin lightly, and it felt like he was poking a piece of raw cowhide.

The muscles also become extremely hard after being engorged.

Even the internal organs have been strengthened, and his cardiopulmonary function, digestion ability, and hematopoietic function have been improved.

The corresponding improvement is used in almost all aspects, such as bouncing, running, endurance, body defense, cellular resistance, heat resistance, cold resistance, self-healing ability, and so on.

Even the "hardware" with the five senses has been upgraded.

If it is said that the supersensation brought by spiritual power meditation belongs to the "software" promotion.

Then physical tempering is undoubtedly a real hardware upgrade, and the combination of the two is the strongest configuration!

"Cool!"

Chen Xuan clenched his fists and took a few deep breaths, feeling extremely comfortable.

It's just sweating all over his body, which makes him desperate to wash up.

Originally, he estimated that it would take two rounds of cultivation to break through the peak of the bronze level and officially enter the silver level.

However, the buff effect of the three [Intermediate Demon Seeds] after forming a formation was beyond imagination.

In this way, he broke through to the silver level in one fell swoop.

It had just begun to fall into the moonlit night outside.

Chen Xuan estimated the time, meditated for another water clock, and recovered his mental exhaustion.

Then he returned to Lanxing's nest and took a comfortable hot bath, and then returned to Naroa in good spirits.

Without alarming the two Dora sisters who were catching up on sleep, Chen Xuan went to the second circle alone.

According to the address left by Franco Badge, the small compound where Sorel lived was found.

It didn't take much effort to flip in.

Sorel is dead, that guy usually lives alone, at most he brings the girl back from the tavern or the women's branch to spend the night, Chen can come here and take his private collection with confidence.

Rummaging into the courtyard, he took out a crowbar and violently broke the black iron lock hanging on the wooden door.

Chen Xuan easily entered the house, and with [Insight], he quickly found the exact location where Sorel hid the money.

Taking out the shovel he had prepared in advance, he dug out a boxy cash box.

When opened, it was filled with dark gold coins and mythril coins.

Many of the coins still have brown blood stains on them.

After a little rummaging, Chen Xuan also saw several second- and third-order elemental magic gems at the bottom layer.

Without bothering to count carefully, he first put the cash box into the storage compartment.

After fusing two Rose Key fragments.

His storage compartments have been changed from two to four, with a total storage volume of 108 cubic meters.

If you put the four storage compartments together, it becomes a space with a length and width of six meters and a height of three meters, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it can even fit an SUV car.

After putting away the cash box, Chen Xuan immediately searched the other rooms.

Found two sets of squad leader-style armor issued by the garrison, as well as two magic horns and an identity tag made of black iron.

Whether these things are useful or not, it is the right solution to pack them all up first!

Through [Insight] he carefully observed every corner.

A basement was found in the back room.

Strictly speaking, it was an underground prison with all kinds of torture equipment.

The stone walls and floors were covered with dark blood stains.

The torture rack was tying up the body of a stinking halfling.

Judging by the way he was dressed, it was very likely that the halfling was a businessman.

In addition, Chen Xuan also found a location called [Burial Pit] in the courtyard.

He doesn't have to dig to know what's there?

But before leaving, he opened both the underground cell and the [burial pit].

In the large pit in the courtyard, the rammed earth wraps a large number of scattered skeletons, which at first glance makes people's scalp tingle.

Chen Xuan did not dig thoroughly, and conservatively estimated that there were at least dozens of corpses there, judging from the thickness of the bones, there were all ethnic groups, and they should all be victims killed by Sorel Morandang "Black Police" over the years.

After finishing the matter, Chen Xuan did not stay, and left from the backyard quickly.

Reaching the second level of spiritual power meditation has become his best "radar".

As soon as Sorel's disappearance is revealed, it won't be long before someone comes to his yard to check on him.

Without disturbing anyone, Chen Xuan wore a hood and came to the White Rose Caravan after a simple appearance.

Before he could enter, he was stopped by the caravan guards.

Since her relative abundance of money, Ophelia has been working for caravanserais at any cost to protect caravanserans.

In addition to the silver-level team she hired before, she hired a team of adventurers led by silver-level rangers.

With Demon Tears as equivalent reward, these silver-level masters are very willing to accept the commission.

Leaving aside other aspects for the time being, if anyone dares to break into the station, they will inevitably be hunted down.

There are not many silver-level powerhouses in the city, and they can be regarded as iconic existences.

The minor misunderstanding was quickly resolved, and Ophelia was practicing in the station.

At the time of the day, she completed the handover of the main commodities of the day.

Not long ago, she successfully sold a box of chicken essence.

The kingpins are still Devil's Tears and aluminum cutlery.

The master and servant gathered in the central tent, where a second-order detection magic array was arranged.

It also integrates sound insulation, magic interference and other practical magic arrays.

Even scouts with low-level stealth can't get close to this place quietly.

There is money and a way, and it is a good way to operate.

Chen Xuan sat in the first place, and without commanding, Ophelia took out a cash box.

This is all the proceeds left after the White Rose Caravan has been spent in the past three Naroa days.

Procurement, bribery, hiring of guards, caravan personnel and supplies all cost a lot of kroner.

However, there was still a surplus of more than 200,000 crowns in the cash box.

Chen Xuan didn't move the cash box, but raised his hand and pushed it back.

He saw the spatial storage bracelet in Ophelia's hand.

"Keep it, I still have money on me."

"The plan for the next few days remains the same, try to collect space storage jewelry, high-level magic scrolls, elemental beads, and all kinds of practical magic items."

The storage jar of mercury he gave before can be sold for a long time, and the current daily shipment of magic tears is 400~500, which is maintained at a fairly stable level.

There is no need to increase shipments in a short period of time.

In Magdam City, many things are not available with money.

Ophelia put away the cash box and nodded respectfully.

"By the way, master, you want the contract beads!"

As she spoke, she took out a storage bag.

It contains twelve Black Iron Grade Contracting Beads and three Silver Grade Contracting Beads.

This is the indispensable material for Chen Xuan to sign a contract in Blue Star.

It wasn't until her master had put away the Orb that Ophelia reported what she had heard in the alchemy not long ago.

After patiently listening to her story, Chen Xuan suddenly felt that the context of all the clues in his heart became clearer.

He looked at Ophelia and asked rhetorically.

"That is, your father bought a large number of deadly poisons and magic boiling potions?"

"And Ling's stepmother bought a lot of psychedelic and stimulant drugs?"

"Yes, master..."

Ophelia replied in a somewhat subdued tone.

Neither side spoke again, and after a moment of silence, Chen Xuan slowly spoke.

"I think that the death of your biological mother may also have something to do with your father."

As soon as these words came out, Ophelia's head drooped even lower.

"I also found a clue."

"The Colchicum Merchant Clan owns a secret dark gold mine."

Chen Xuan didn't pause anymore and said what he had found in one go.

Hearing the words "Dark Gold Mine", Ophelia, who was sitting in front of him, was suddenly stunned.

She seemed to have figured out something, and the expression on her face was very complicated, both shocked and a little sad.

"You mean...?"

Chen Xuan understood what she meant, and he didn't poke it, just nodded lightly.

Then he added.

"The forces responsible for the cooperative distribution of that dark gold mine are the red-haired Walton family!"

"Your stepmother is an outsider in the distribution of benefits, so she wants to enter the game with all her might."

"Ever since Harward's death, she and your father have torn through the camouflage of their tacit understanding for so many years."

"It won't take long, there will be a battle!"

"As for your mother, the truth cannot be asserted for the time being."

"But based on what is known, her death may have been the result of a combination of your father and stepmother."

"This matter may have to be investigated from before and after the discovery of the dark gold mine."

Chen Xuan's words were no less than a bombshell.

Ophelia froze in place, then shook her head and sighed.

"No... No way, my father loves me so much..."

"He also loves his mother so much..."

"Even I have the word 'Shalon' in my name."

Chen Xuan shook his head slowly, but did not say anything to refute.

In fact, he was tempted to say to Ophelia:

"Love and kill are not in conflict."

Ansetus is a shrewd guy, there's no doubt about that.

He is also a mature and successful businessman.

For businessmen, appropriate sacrifices and compromises are acceptable when great benefits arise.

Ophelia's memories as a child don't say much.

Whether or not Ansetus had anything to do with Shalon's death, he was Ophelia's father.

As for Ursula's marriage to him, it was more like a compromise and a disguise.

However, there are still many clues missing, and Chen Xuan does not want to close the coffin.

Ophelia is a smart girl who quickly breaks free from her emotional breakdown.

He had already told her the direction, and how to check it was not something Chen Xuan had to care about.

The next stage is to wait until Eusula and Ansetus tear their faces.

Ophelia was given a few minutes to ease his emotions before he took out the [Demon Source] from the storage compartment.

The fluttering [Demon Source] appeared in front of the table.

Success aroused the curiosity of the half-elf lady.

She could vaguely sense the surging pure magic power in the [Demon Source], some of which were like demon seeds but not the same.

"The hosts... This is? ”

Chen Xuan smiled slightly and said in a clear voice.

"Reach out, touch it."

There is no need to explain too much, and it doesn't need to be explained, which is a huge benefit.

Ophelia was a little apprehensive, and raised her hand as he commanded, slowly touching the [Demon Source].

The moment her palm came into contact with the [Demon Source], she froze in place.

His whole body trembled suddenly, as if he had been overpowered.

That [Demon Source] turned into pitch-black pure magic, and it was absorbed by her in the blink of an eye!

After being integrated into her body, she quickly transforms into her own magic element.

"Uhh

The feeling of rushing up the ladder made her moan.

The tempering changes of the body are also carried out in a rapid manner.

It was different from the breakthrough that Chen Xuan took three or four hours to complete.

Ophelia's same process took less than five minutes!

The violent reaction made her faint unexpectedly, and the sweat on her body was like soaked rain.

Chen Xuan prepared food and water bags in advance, pillowed her head in front of him, and waited quietly for her to wake up.

Her body was hot, and she smelled of spring lilies.

It's hot and sultry.

After about ten minutes in a coma, Ophelia woke up.

"Master, I've reached the silver level!"

Chen Xuan smiled, slightly agitated the magic element, and replied softly.

"Me too."

……

Ophelia, who got the opportunity to advance to speed, let go of some of the sadness in her heart a little.

Chen Xuan didn't discuss those heavy topics with her anymore, just explained a few words about the caravan's operation and procurement, and left the caravan station before dawn.

Back in the rented courtyard, he didn't go anywhere.

Silently holding the walkie-talkie, I watched with interest the two Dora sisters practice knives after waking up.

By the time the day dawned, his walkie-talkie finally rang.

"Ahem..."

"Lord... Master~! ”

The voice of the dwarven blacksmith Jason Ironforge came from within.

"Tell me, what's going on near the Blue Ratgrass in the North District?"

Yes, Chen didn't really go to the backyard of the blue rat grass to make an appointment.

He just commissioned Jensen Ironfurnace to keep an eye on the neighborhood.

This guy has a lot of blacksmith apprentices under his command, and if you find a few of them, you can act as a scout for passers-by.

Blue Ratgrass is a big hostel in the North District, and there is a lot of traffic around.

After he spoke, Jensen Ironfurnace hurriedly replied.

"Garrison!"

"According to my apprentices, several streets around the Blue Ratgrass are garrisons in disguise."

"My little clever ghosts have recognized a few of the squad leaders."

"Anyone who enters the backyard of the blue ratgrass will be quickly contained."

Chen Xuan's expression was calm, and these situations were all expected by him.

The appearance of the garrison, combined with Yusula's frequent visits to the first circle, it is not difficult to guess that the red-haired stepmother definitely has someone in the city, and she is also a high-ranking person with great influence.

"Your apprentice didn't leave a horse's foot, did he?"

For the sake of insurance, Chen Xuan asked more casually.

"Of course not, don't worry!"

"The little ghosts often go to the North District to buy materials to assist in forging."

"And it's not surprising that the blacksmith guild haunts everywhere in the city, there are a total of 79 small blacksmith shops in this city, all of which are cultivated by the association!"

Jensen Ironforge said confidently.

Chen Xuan also knew it.

"Okay, I see."

"If someone investigates, you should know what to do."

"Don't worry, wrap it up on me!"

Jensen Iron Furnace said in a big way.

Chen was very relieved about this, and ended the conversation after a few words.

Density is currently the most reliable explanation for the power of the extraordinary flesh.

Before the evil words are sprayed, search for [protein materials] and the concept of extension.

And actually use a fishing rod as a metaphor, whose fishing rod is made of protein materials?

A typical example, spider silk is a typical representative of protein materials.

Its strength is completely disproportionate to its weight and size.

At present, many nanomaterials research is trying to imitate the protein structure of spider silk with carbon structure.

In the real world, a slight structural change in protein materials can bring about an increase in strength by geometric multiples.

Even a change in any one polypeptide chain can make a huge difference.

The weight lift is not measured in terms of plastic or metal.

Of course, there are blood, organs, fat, and bones in the body, so don't really metalize the extraordinary.

Many of the biological materials in sci-fi settings are also mostly protein materials, and the current technology is just entering this area.

But the potential of protein is well established.

In addition to the characteristics of protein, the quenching effect brought by magic is not the first time it has been mentioned, so if you have to compare it with the big man of Lanxingdui ordinary chicken, what is the difference between such an extraordinary and medicinal fitness?

(End of chapter)