parentshiftbook Chapter 119 Modifying the Laboratory
Chapter 119 Modifying the Laboratory
Chapter 119 Modifying the Laboratory
After things stabilized in Goldenport, Jemin began to plan what he would do next.
Without the constraint of contribution points, Jemin did some quick calculations and realized that he now had two main objectives.
One is to collect certain special materials that are extremely rare and unsuitable for collection in the wizarding world, especially in the pure "wizard training blood" of Norn Workshop.
The other is to delve into the divine power and faith network of the Erosian plane—this is an extremely valuable research material for any wizard, and it can even be said to be the most precious thing in the entire plane.
To facilitate in-depth research and secret experiments, Jemin decided to purchase a suitable residence in Goldenport.
Through an intermediary, he quickly identified his target: a luxurious villa on the outskirts of the city belonging to a minor nobleman who was planning to flee.
"Sir Jack, you have an excellent eye!" The real estate agent, a short, stout man with a mustache, rubbed his hands together with a fawning smile.
"This 'Dawn Residence' is a rare gem in Goldenport! It boasts a vast area and exquisite gardens. Although Baron Garcia was in a hurry to sell and the price has dropped considerably, its value far surpasses that of similar properties on the market!"
Jemin simply glanced calmly at the property blueprints, which were covered in effusive praise and detailed the villa.
Golden Harbor's geographical location near the north, and its position at the intersection of several countries, is what makes it so prosperous.
However, under the shadow of the interdimensional war, many nobles in Goldenport are rushing to sell their properties and seek refuge in the south and west.
This gave Jemin many options for his purchase plan.
"Enough with the nonsense." Jemin's voice was deep and carried an undeniable air of authority. "All I need to know is its bottom price and how long the paperwork will take."
The real estate agent was taken aback by Jieming's imposing presence, and a hint of fear flashed across his fat face.
However, upon hearing what Jemin said next, he immediately became obsequious: "Yes, sir! The starting price is three thousand gold coins."
Given the current tense situation, if you can pay in full at once, I can persuade the Baron to concede another two hundred gold coins. The paperwork can be completed as early as this afternoon! I guarantee the fastest speed, without delaying you in the slightest!
"Three thousand gold coins. Get it done this afternoon." Jemin took out a large bag of gold coins and placed it heavily on the table.
The so-called "gold" in the Erosian plane has a different structure than the gold commonly found in wizarding civilizations, but it's not a difficult thing for wizards skilled in alchemy.
Even if alchemy skills are not yet sufficient to directly alter the particle structure of matter, one can still extract a large amount of gold coins from any mine using alchemy.
"Yes! Yes! Sir! Don't worry!" The agent immediately beamed and bowed as he took the bag of gold coins.
Even though the large bag of gold coins was so heavy that the veins in his hands bulged, he wouldn't let go, as if afraid that Jemin would change his mind.
He had never met such a straightforward and powerful client.
He even vaguely guessed that this "Lord Jack" was no ordinary adventurer, but was likely a "black glove" planted in Goldenport by a mysterious family or force—otherwise, who could casually take out such a huge amount of gold coins?
Just a few hours later, Jemin received the property ownership documents for the villa and became the new owner of "Dawn Residence".
He stepped into the spacious living room and looked at the exquisitely carved walls and furnishings, feeling quite satisfied.
With this base in place, he could carry out large-scale renovations.
Given enough time, even if a level-three enemy attacks, he can annihilate them by relying on his position.
As for the materials needed for the modification and the equipment needed for the research, Jemin took out several space expansion bags, carefully inspected them, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
These expansion pouches are a rare perk for newcomers.
If it's a spatial item like a spatial ring that ignores any differences in environmental rules, only a wizard with a level six spatial magic and proficiency in alchemy can create it. However, if it's just a simple spell like spatial expansion, a level three wizard can access it.
The wizards have been invading the Erosian plane for quite some time now, and have naturally adapted to most of the differences in rules here, so making a storage bag or something similar is not difficult for them.
Since he had plenty of points, before leaving home, Jieming simply bought several of the largest space expansion bags and several sets of research equipment.
Moreover, after thoroughly studying the local spatial rules, there are even more important things that can be used besides the spatial bag.
"I should put it in here."
Jemin reached into one of the bags and quickly found a small ruby.
"Got it, a versatile space expansion core. Oh right, I remember this villa should have a basement—"
Using alchemy to scan the entire villa, Jemin quickly found the entrance to the basement.
Opening the wooden door, Jemin frowned as he smelled the musty odor emanating from the basement.
With a wave of his hand, the alchemy worked, and all the mold and dust inside were gathered into a ball.
Even the bricks and stones that make up the basement automatically become flat and smooth as a mirror in an instant.
He simply removed the somewhat rotten wooden door, took out a large piece of metal from his spatial bag, and used alchemy to mold it, quickly creating a metal door weighing several tons.
Only after the metal door was installed perfectly at the basement entrance did Jemin nod in satisfaction.
"We can add protective measures later; let's expand the space first."
He easily opened the metal door and jumped down. Looking at the cramped space in the basement, Jemin took out a complete set of equipment and rune arrays from his spatial bag.
They installed this thing in the basement and put the ruby into the core slot.
Metaphor—
A deep, resonant sound, almost blending into the silence of the basement, rang out.
Several geometric patterns appeared on the core surface, and the red crystal suddenly burst out with a steady light, like a heart that had been awakened.
It floated smoothly up from the original instrument and slowly drifted to a spot an inch below the ceiling in the very center of the basement. "Coordinate anchoring, dimension reference system confirmed," Jemin recited the parameters that needed to be set, connecting and adjusting them with his mental power to the core.
As the entire instrument was activated, the metal runes that were originally placed on the basement walls and floor seemed to melt and spread out, and the metal quickly turned the entire basement interior silver-white.
This is the moment!
With a slight thought, he initiated the "shaping" of the space.
The core shuddered violently, not as a physical vibration, but as a turbulence within the space itself, pulled by the core's power.
An invisible ripple, powerful enough to make any creature with keen senses instantly dizzy, spread outwards from its core in all directions!
Like throwing a stone into water—but what is thrown is the real space itself.
When the ripples touched the surrounding walls, floor, and ceiling, there was no hard impact.
The walls covered in metal seemed to suddenly turn into flowing mercury, and the hard and stubborn physical structure was kneaded, stretched and extended by some higher-dimensional force.
Accompanied by a strange, low noise, like the fine friction of countless grains of sand, Jemin clearly felt his vision begin to distort.
The ground beneath my feet seemed to be gripped by an invisible giant hand, extending steadily and unstoppably outward and downward.
The wall, which was originally within arm's reach, seemed to be pushed backward by an invisible hand, and the sense of space was instantly shattered and then reassembled.
The smooth metal wall surface begins to stretch in the line of sight, and the texture of the wall seems to be stretched into threads. Then these "threads" begin to blur and eventually blend into the expanding space.
The oppressive low ceiling overhead was slowly pulled up like a curtain, higher and higher.
whoosh whoosh—·
The sound of air movement became clearer; it wasn't the howling of the wind, but rather the sudden appearance of a vast space that diluted the existing air, causing airflow to surge as outside air filled in.
The stale air seemed to have a valve released, and began to circulate, quickly diluting and reducing the dampness and musty smell.
Jemin stood still, feeling the smooth movement of the ground beneath his feet.
The expansion did not last long. After a few breaths, the omnipresent spatial ripples stabilized, the strange friction and tearing sounds dissipated, and only the deep, resonant chirping of the core remained.
Like a miniature sun hanging overhead, it steadily radiates its light.
The basement has been completely transformed.
The narrow space that was originally close to the body has disappeared, replaced by a spacious square hall, which looks to be at least the size of a football stadium.
The walls were moved to a distance, raised high enough to hang complex instruments without feeling oppressive.
The previous cramped and oppressive feeling completely disappeared, replaced by a comfortable sense of openness.
"Not bad, not bad, this will be my laboratory from now on!" Jemin checked the stability of the space and nodded with a smile.
"Next, let's install the element pool first."
After settling down at "Dawn's Residence" in Golden Harbor, Jemin focused his energy on renovating the basement.
However, he did not forget his purpose. The laboratory was not yet fully completed, and research on the divine power faith network could not be started, but he could collect some special materials first.
So over the next few days, in his spare time, Jemin no longer stayed in the Adventurers' Guild to gather intelligence, but instead delved into the fabric of the city, experiencing the most down-to-earth and vibrant atmosphere.
He would change his route every day and stroll through the streets of Goldenport.
Sometimes I would walk into the bustling market and listen to the vendors' calls and the customers' haggling.
Sometimes I would sit on the dock by the harbor, watching the boatmen sweat profusely as they unloaded cargo, and feeling the salty, fishy smell in the sea breeze.
They would even linger in the dead of night in those slums that stayed up all night, listening to the drunkards and experiencing the most authentic struggles of those at the very bottom of society.