World Occult Usage Guide

Chapter 51 Primal Matter
Besides catching rabbits, Lin An and Mi Xi have been participating in the Foundation's daily training these past few days, while Barry has been learning how to master his mystical arts in the research department.

Having finally found time to return to his dorm, Lin An took out the [Ouroboros] and placed it on the table.

After engaging with the system and studying the mysterious item, Lin An confirmed that it contained some substance related to the "Lady with the Lamp".

Lin An was not yet clear about the "Lady with the Lamp's" function or what kind of behavior she would be attracted to.

Currently, he can only confirm that observing the mysteries associated with the "Lady with the Lamp" can significantly increase radiation levels.

At least, Lin An has not shown any unusual reactions in the past few days since absorbing the white mist from Zomo's pupils.

The pollution level did not increase, and the system did not issue any alarms.

But the increase in radiation levels is undeniably real.

Does this mean that one of the functions of the "Lady with the Lamp" is to help others increase their radiation levels?
Moreover, this is faster and more efficient than the mystical arts that consume the "Seeker's" medium.

Lin An recalled the Ouroboros he had obtained for free from the Foundation's points system. In addition to its ability to link fate, the system claimed that Ouroboros possessed an unknown ability that was related to the "Lady with the Lamp".

Coincidentally, Lin An's "Complete Book of Magic II" specifically records how to extract the essence using alchemical techniques.

The Complete Book of Magic II states that metal is not a solid object, but a liquid, water full of emotion and passion.

By infusing the vessel with spirit, the "tangible mold" becomes "immaterial," becoming a perfect Neoplatonic spiritual essence that cannot demonstrate its power unless fervent virtues are unleashed.

Based on the annotations of alchemy, Lin An guessed that injecting the medium of the "Lady with the Lamp" into the Ouroboros would activate the unknown substances it contained.

In alchemical imagery, the ouroboros is two snakes devouring each other's tails, symbolizing the union of masculine and feminine principles in their shared blood.

Ancient Greek alchemical texts interpret this as an image of devouring, melting, dissolving, and transforming.

Lin An's fingertips caressed the cold body of the Ouroboros, which was almost black with a deep green color. Gold was hidden beneath its scales, and its belly was saffron-colored. Its scales were made of four imperfect metals: lead, copper, tin, and iron.

It is a layer of shimmering particles—mercury—covered in scales.

Mercury, or quicksilver, is one of the most important substances in alchemy, part of the creation of the Philosopher's Stone, and has many symbolic meanings. Mercury is also the Roman name of the Greek god Hermes.

Mercury is a liquid at room temperature, and alchemists believed it possessed both material and liquid spiritual qualities, being both unstable and fixed, both masculine and feminine, symbolizing androgyny.

As a vital substance, mercury is associated with the "spirit that moves over the surface of the waters" in the Supreme Scriptures, namely the breath of God, which Zosimus refers to as "divine water."

The Mysterious Encyclopedia includes Ouroboros in the entry for "Fragments of the Philosopher's Stone," indirectly suggesting that it contains elements of the Philosopher's Stone.

Lin An suspected that it was a hidden, mysterious technique cast by consuming the medium of the "Lady with the Lantern".

"System, inject the medium of 'Lady with the Lamp' and use the 'mystery' of 'Ouroboros'."

The divine medium from "Comerth" slowly landed on the Ouroboros, causing it to distort its form as if melting.

A pale mist emerged from the snake's body, transcending the physical realm, and danced in Lin An's pupils.

“Prima Materia…”

It seems to have a similar structure to the mist in Zomo's pupils.

This is a spiritual energy that surpasses the other four elements: earth, air, fire, and water. It can combine or dissolve other elements.

According to Pythagoras, vital energy is equivalent to the soul.

"The Revelation of the Mystic Spirits" describes the essence of alchemy as a fluid substance that not only refines metals and grants health and longevity, but is also crucial in transforming base metals into precious metals such as gold.

"System, detect the method of 'absorbing the essence'."

"Based on the entry 'Encyclopedia of Magic II: Alchemy and the Philosopher's Stone - The Metal That Creates Life,' a solution that meets the criteria has been found: [Gestures for Communicating with God]."

"Do you wish to use this by consuming 'God of Truth' x1, 'Seeker of Knowledge' x2, 'Prophet' x1, and 'Nature Sacrifice' x1?"

"use."

An invisible force emanated from Lin An.

With the added boost from the increased radiation levels, he vaguely saw the energy transform into a pair of slender hands, one holding sulfur and the other holding sea salt, slowly clasping together with the ouroboros at the center.

This gesture symbolizes the communication between consciousness and unconsciousness. The right hand represents masculine principles and rational thought, while the left hand represents feminine principles and intuitive thought, symbolizing the mysterious union of opposites to create a spiritual whole.

Through sacred communication, the spirit separates from the metal, as if a dagger has been snatched from its sheath, or as if the dead have been resurrected, or the living have departed.

The mist rose towards Lin An's brow.

His whole body was instantly enveloped in a strange lightness.

In the hazy light, the stars twinkled, and a rainbow filled the sky. Lin An felt as if he had entered a brand new world, where he saw a face.

This face is very similar to his, but his gaze is deep, and the light around him changes with each call, sometimes shining brightly, sometimes dark and gloomy.

At that moment, his face suddenly shrank to a point, his eyelids drooping lifelessly.

The next moment, those eyes suddenly became huge and clear again, shooting out a burning gaze.

For some reason, Lin An simultaneously had the urge to kiss it, caress it, and also to run away from it and get rid of it.

But in any case, it was deeply embedded in his heart and could not be separated from him.

This is... the supreme wisdom of the Philosopher's Stone. It turns out that the "spiritual perfection" pursued by ancient mystics was precisely a conjecture and yearning for the energy of "Comos".

"Through observation of [Mystery], the radiation value of [Mystery Encyclopedia] increased by 1%."

"Due to the radiation from the 'Lady with the Lamp,' your pollution level has increased by 0%."

really!

One of the functions of the "Lady with the Lantern" medium is to increase radiation levels!
Lin An opened his eyes, and the multicolored metal that had been covering the ouroboros fell away, revealing a shimmering golden luster.

Through alchemy, Lin An not only obtained the primordial substance contained within the Ouroboros and a certain mystery of the medium of the "Lady with the Lamp," but the Ouroboros itself also underwent a transformation, becoming a near-perfect precious metal.

According to Paracelsus, there are three types of gold in alchemy: astral gold, elemental gold, and earthly gold.

The gold produced by the ouroboros is an elemental gold, the purest and most stable part of the elements. In spiritual alchemy, it represents the realization of a high level of knowledge of consciousness.

"Your relentless pursuit of knowledge has attracted the medium 'knowledge seeker' x1."

The system prompt sounds.

With double happiness upon him, Lin An's lips curled into a smile.

He brought up his personal panel, where a row of green data displayed his mysterious situation.

[Name]: The Encyclopedia of Mystery
[Rating]: Source Grade B

Radiation level: 3.2%
[Pollution Level]: 4.5%
[Medium]: The seeker of knowledge

[Inventory]: Seeker of Knowledge x2, Dreamer x7, Prophet x6, God of Agriculture x1, Emperor of War x3, Lord of Dreams x3, Mother of Desire x3
[Included Entries]:
Source B-level "The Complete Book of Magic I: Necromancy, Fertility, and the Dark Land - The Hittite Cult of Worship"

Legendary C-rank "The Complete Book of Magic II: Alchemy and the Philosopher's Stone - The Metal That Creates Life"

Legendary D-level "Six Lines VI - Earth Pavilion Secret Manual"

Cataclysmic Category D: The Curse from the Lower East: Pishtako

The Ghost Story D-level title: *King Solomon's 72 Demons III: The Demon Shooter*

The E-rank mystery novel, *Taming the Fairy IV: The Dwarf Demon*

The most commonly stored media are "Dreamer" and "Prophet". The former has no mysterious records, but if you have time, you can experiment with the rabbit that often escapes.

As for the "prophet"...

Lin An had been wanting to test the effects of the [Blood Calamity], but hadn't found the opportunity.

Last time I intended to target the "orcs," but it turned out she was actually my senior, and the International Bridge was also the hometown of the Free Mystics.

I can't leave the foundation's facilities lately, and with the team leader watching over me, it's one thing to let my teammates down, but couldn't I at least find someone I know? Like, a department head...

"Brother Tongzi, can the [Bloodshed] calamity kill people?"

"That depends on their own fortune that day," the system replied mysteriously.

Lin An nodded thoughtfully; the mystery of the "prophet" medium remained as abstract as ever.

"You have a guest visiting you."

X's voice came from the overhead loudspeaker. Lin An put the [Ouroboros] into his pocket, pressed the door open button for the dormitory, and Barry appeared.

"Lin, good afternoon." He smiled faintly and said in a deep voice, "The captain has received a new assignment and wants us to assemble now."

"I'll be right there. Thanks for letting me know." Lin An remembered something. "Oh, by the way, Mi Xi asked me to accompany her to the exchange office when I have time. Do you want to come along? I'm a full member and have independent access to the exchange warehouse."

Barry's lips twitched: "I'll pass. Why bother with 3 points? Unlike you, Lin, how many points have you earned recently through 'catching rabbits'?"

"Not much, I only got 90 points so far."

"Versailles-style behavior is unacceptable."

Since the last time, the research department has developed a 24-hour shift system to change Zomo's restraints, and Lin An has caught Zomo the rabbit once in the last two days.

Once the research department becomes more proficient, Zomo will probably never be able to escape again.

Sigh, the number of bugs the foundation can exploit is limited.

“Lin, what I want to say is…” Barry walked out with him and headed towards the building. “Thank you for last time, otherwise… I would have not only let James go, but also affected Missy’s score.”

"Little things, little things."

"Is there anything I can do for you?" Barry asked sincerely.

Just as Lin An was about to refuse, a flash of inspiration struck him.

"Aren't you going to a hospital downtown soon... Could you pick my mom up from the airport at 8 pm on the same day?"

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