"You're a Potionology Master, so you should have the ability to discern whether I'm telling the truth," said the dwarven scholar Ol. "You're right—some resources that can increase mental power do come with severe side effects. For example, the notorious [Black King Truffle] sold in the Chimera Market. Consuming it can rapidly boost mental power in a short time, but it also causes severe physical mutations that are irreversible."
"Even the slight mental power gained in the short term will eventually decline due to the severe mutations."
"Moreover, this stuff is extremely expensive. Because it operates in a gray market, the cost is even higher, but the effects are indeed potent. I've heard that even a tiny amount can cause Mana to skyrocket. Right now, just 1 gram costs about 1,000 Magic Stones. It's great—aside from scamming rich fools, it probably doesn't fool anyone else."
"Someone like me, a First Class Wizard Apprentice who still has to work odd jobs everywhere, could never afford to buy large quantities of Black King Truffle."
"Many impatient First Class Wizard Apprentices might resort to extremes and use [Black King Truffle]. They think using a small amount won't cause problems, but even a single use leaves irreversible damage to the body."
"And once you start, there's always a second time, a third time..."
Ol shook his head slightly. "The Chimera Market has many such expensive, bizarrely effective products."
"So, all things considered, I recommend the following three Magical Resources often sold in the Chimera Market to accelerate meditation and boost Mana. Of course, the prerequisite is that you have the money." Ol glanced at Locke. "If you take out loans to buy these resources, you might get caught in a vicious cycle and end up as a contract laborer."
Ol continued, "The first is Tartarus Cave Worm Spinal Fluid. These cave worms are a special species from the Tartarus Deep Pit Mines in the Southeast Corner Domain."
"They possess powerful innate psychic Spells. A single Tartarus Cave Worm can form an entire swarm. They have exceptionally developed brains, and their brain tissue usually ends up in the hands of Formal Wizards."
"But their spinal fluid still circulates on the market. When consumed by Wizards, it can directly increase Mana, with effects second only to Black King Truffle."
"I believe 1 gram costs about 1,200 Magic Stones. Aside from the price, it has no downsides."
Locke felt a bit numb—this was way too expensive.
But upon reflection, something that holds value even for Formal Wizards, is immensely beneficial to all First Class Wizard Apprentices, and is rare—of course it would be priceless!
Most importantly, this thing has no side effects, directly enhances a Wizard's mental power, and its effects are only slightly weaker than Black King Truffle, which is practically poison.
No wonder this high-demand item is so incredibly valuable!
Ol glanced at Locke again and added, "There's also a relatively cheaper option, with minor but manageable side effects."
"These are the two potions I want to recommend to you—the [Fission Potion] and the [Beholder Potion]."
"The Beholder Potion can instantly triple a Wizard's Meditation Method training speed. Its principle lies in enhancing the Wizard's mental perception ability through the potion, allowing more effective sensing of Plane Energy transmitted from the void."
"The only drawback is its relatively significant side effects. Prolonged use accumulates substantial potion toxicity, causing pupil dilation, visual hallucinations, and other issues. With long-term consumption, it may even lead to personality dissociation, mental instability, and severe toxicity buildup—this stuff is several times more toxic than the Bleeding Dragon Potion or Tears of Stars Potion."
"Moreover, beholders are creatures from the Abyssal Plane, carrying stubborn abyssal consciousness within. Small doses will naturally dissipate over time, but heavy usage... no one can predict the consequences."
"Therefore, the maximum safe dosage is one vial every three months."
"I believe each vial costs around 300 Magic Stones. It's somewhat expensive and can't be used frequently—otherwise, it's no different from consuming Black King Truffle."
"The Fission Potion also has high toxicity and increases physical strain on Wizards. Its main issue is that Wizards with insufficient physical constitution might die instantly when their Mana enters a fission state. Each vial costs about 200 Magic Stones, if I recall correctly."
The dwarven scholar Ol chuckled: "The biggest problem with these potions is that they require Wizards to have robust physiques."
"My recommendations are these three options."
Locke nodded slightly in gratitude. "Thank you, Dr. Ol."
He left the library and proceeded to the Alchemy Cabin of Lilith's Cottage's Potion Review Department to submit the experimental data for the Memory Ointment.
Three days later, Locke received both the production license for the Memory Ointment and news that his previous article had been rated 70 points, classified as B-grade.
Back at his residence, Locke was undoubtedly pleased by these two pieces of good news.
Now, all he needed was to take the production license and experimental report to the Magic Potion Shop at Chimera Market to start selling his potion.
"If I try selling Memory Ointment for the first time without any preparation, I'll definitely encounter obstacles."
"Better take some shortcuts... Let me think if I know anyone working at potion shops..." Locke pondered. "Ah yes, Essie and Angulo are still at Chimera Market, serving as manager and assistant manager at a mid-sized Potion Shop."
"I'll go through their connections and have them purchase Memory Ointment in bulk from me. Once this distribution channel is established, I can expand to other potion shops."
The sales approach for Magic Plants differs completely from potions. Potion sales don't require long-term partnerships with one or two shops—they're inherently consumables with massive market demand, usable by anyone. Therefore, it's better to negotiate with multiple Potion Shops.
Unlike the stable, long-term cooperative relationships between Breeders and Magic Plant stores—some even forming exclusive brand partnerships—potion sales follow different dynamics.
If Locke took the Memory Ointment to other Magic Potion Shops, he would likely face trouble and suspicion, because potions required far more trust than Magic Plants.
But if he went to a Potion Shop managed by his friend, that would be a different matter.
Locke made some preparations and said to his two Catgirl Slaves, "Today I'm taking the Breeder exam."
"You two give my house a thorough cleaning."
The two Catgirl Slaves bowed sweetly to Locke and replied, "Yes, Master."
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