Chapter 1689 Passionate Song of Fate <TOC> Chapter 1691 Breezy Magic Material Store
Translator: SumTLMan
The Demon Flower Fairy, in reality, is just a variant of the flower fairy. Though its name carries the weight of the term “demon”, it has no actual affiliation with the demons of the Abyss.
These beings are birthed from a malevolent carnivorous flower. They manipulate desires and illusions, seducing mortals into becoming nourishment for this sinister flower.
Those fortunate enough to escape describe them as man-eating demons, leading to the moniker “Demon Flower Fairy”.
Due to their inherent nature of manipulating desires and emotions, they belong to a fantastical species capable of forming Magical Bloodstones. If the Passionate Song of Fate uses the Demon Flower Fairy Bloodstone as a component, it could undoubtedly amplify Shirley’s innate abilities.
At this, Gloria had an epiphany, “The Demon Flower Fairy Bloodstone indeed complements Shirley’s powers. However, these Demon Flower Fairies have always been rare. I presume finding their bloodstone isn’t an easy feat?”
Angel replied, “Though it may be challenging, it’s better than being clueless and running in circles. Besides, we are in Sky Mechanical City, where materials hard to find elsewhere might be within our grasp.”
If all else fails, he could also utilize his authority to explore the Magic Materials Library of the Research Institute.
Gloria, still skeptical without witnessing any results, agreed to try. “Alright, let’s give it a shot. The Candy House has some connections in Sky Mechanical City. I can inquire on your behalf.”
Though Gloria might still harbor doubts, Angel was clear. If Shirley could effectively suppress Toby’s emotional surge using the Passionate Song of Fate, then this plan would definitely be viable.
Toby’s greatest challenge when facing adversity is primarily his unfamiliarity with the Tribulation of Resentment. The dangers of the unknown are always the most lethal. If the House of Hearts could transform this unknown into known, then victory would already be halfway secured.
With a few more trials, they can learn from their mistakes. By then, even if the Tribulation of Resentment intensifies, Toby could handle it with ease!
Pondering this, Angel couldn’t help but glance towards Shirley.
Previously, he thought he was stuck in a challenging situation that was difficult to break through. However, the situation took a turn for the better much faster than he anticipated. Shirley played a pivotal role in this transformation. This reminded Angel of his recent encounter with Shirley. At that time, when he learned that Shirley could sense emotions, he had an intuition that she might be beneficial for Toby.
It turned out that his hunch was spot on.
Without Shirley, his plan would probably not have been realized so effortlessly.
“My previous promise remains unchanged. If you contribute to Toby’s recovery, I will gift you something that resonates most with you,” Angel reiterated to Shirley.
Shirley squinted with a smile, “I’m eager to know what this gift that Lord Pat mentioned might be.”
“It depends on whether you can eventually control Toby’s emotions or not.”
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After finalizing their plan, they each set into motion.
Gloria went to liaise for the path to the Candy House. Angel also left the mansion, heading for Fingernail Alchemy House to see if there were any related magical materials available.
The crowd in Sky Mechanical City had noticeably reduced compared to a few days ago. Evidently, after the Novastar Competition, many of the apprentices who had been staying there left. However, even with fewer people around, the fervent atmosphere remained, still lingering in the aftermath of the Novastar Competition.
In fact, this ambiance extended all the way to Fingernail Alchemy House.
Usually, the grand hall on the first floor of Fingernail Alchemy House would be buzzing with alchemy apprentices discussing their various ideologies. However, when Angel arrived, he noticed they weren’t discussing alchemy at all. Instead, their conversations revolved around intriguing details from the Novastar Competition, comparisons of strengths between competitors, potential future moves of some star competitors, and so forth…
The Novastar Competition was, after all, a rare grand event, Angel pondered, suspecting that such an atmosphere wouldn’t die down any time soon.
Instead of paying attention to the gossip of the alchemy apprentices, Angel directly approached the counter.
Ever since Fingernail Granny ventured to the Guman Domain, the sales behind the counter were taken over by a fragrant wood puppet named——Neha.
Angel, having used an illusion spell, slightly altered his appearance. Neha didn’t recognize him. Seeing Angel, it responded with a calm tone, “What can I assist you with, dear guest?”
In one breath, Angel listed all the materials he required.
The majority of these materials were meant for crafting an alchemy platform, designed to support the Passionate Song of Fate magic formation.
Neha replied, “We have Ancient Silk Platinum, Secret Iridium Silver, and Star Goldstone that fell into Ancient Ice… but I’m sorry, we don’t have the Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstone in stock.”
Angel had somewhat anticipated this, but upon hearing Neha confirm it, he couldn’t hide a tinge of disappointment.
“Do you know where I could buy the Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstone?” Angel inquired.
After a slight pause, Neha responded, “I’m not sure.”
There was a hint of hesitation in Neha’s voice, which made Angel suspicious. After a moment of thought, he handed his identification card to Neha and asked, “How about now? Do you know where I could find it?”
Upon realizing the ID belonged to Angel, Neha’s demeanor changed instantly. It became much more respectful, saying, “I have some leads, but I can’t be certain right now. However, I can inquire further for you.”
With Angel’s approval, Neha entered a private chamber, seemingly to gather information.
With Neha temporarily absent, and nothing else to occupy him, Angel began listening to the chatter among the apprentices in the hall, who were engrossed in discussing the Novastar Competition.
These pieces of gossip boil down to nothing more than the timeless tales of love and hatred, accompanied by the verbal jousting between fans and detractors. Among them, there is a fervent admirer of Phantom Moose clashing with the fans of Onassis. Their bickering grows so loud, it draws sidelong glances from everyone present.
Angel, listening in, finds it all rather dull. There is no actual grievance between the main parties involved; it is the devotees who seem eager to clash.
Beyond these trivial matters, Angel also catches wind of news concerning Cherie and Jiebo.
Due to the flooding of the Fragrant Plaza, Cherie and Jiebo have become the talk of the town. Through the back-and-forth discussions of these apprentices, Angel learns of the aftermath of this incident.
Compensation has reportedly been settled. However, the fury of the fragrance alchemists shows no signs of abating.
Cherie and Jiebo have been blacklisted by the fragrance alchemists. Until they’re off this list, they’ll likely have difficulty purchasing any fragrances.
What astonishes these apprentices is the swift escalation of this issue. Not only within the fragrance community but the entire alchemy circle is outraged. They all initially believed that Cherie and Jiebo would face ostracization by the entire alchemy community. Unexpectedly, only the fragrance circle issued a formal blacklist, and even that seems to be just for show, with no actual constraints in private.
While the punishment seems stringent at first glance, it ultimately feels like a case of making a big show of lifting something heavy, only to gently set it down.
Judging by the way the wind is blowing, something seems off. The group of apprentices are left puzzled, wondering what might have transpired behind the scenes. Could someone have leveraged their connections to suppress the matter? But who would have such vast influence?
What they don’t realize is that the very person they’re speculating about is silently eavesdropping nearby.
Chapter 1689 Passionate Song of Fate <TOC> Chapter 1691 Breezy Magic Material Store