My Endless Life

An alchemical manuscript written by the God of Dharma himself?

When Li Qi heard this, he suppressed all his words of rejection.

Now there are only two things Li Qi pursues, magic and alchemy.

He had learned almost enough magic in English, but he didn't know much about alchemy.

Although I learned a lot about alchemy from Professor Derien, and after communicating with Dr. Reeves, I also created many alchemical works that are unique to Li Qi's personal style.

But in fact, Li Qi can only be regarded as a newcomer on this road.

If there could be an alchemy manuscript compiled by the God of Dharma at this time...

Li Qi remained calm, put down his tea cup and asked tentatively:

"The manuscript of the Dharma God? This thing must be very precious, right? Do you really have it?"

Dharma God is said to be the first person to use magic in the world.

It was he who created magic and allowed magic to develop in this world.

He was not only a genius in magic, but also a genius in alchemy. It is said that during his lifetime, countless weird alchemical products appeared.

For example, the prototype of the firearm actually existed when he was still alive, but it was sealed away for unknown reasons. It was not until modern times that it was unearthed and researched and developed by various countries.

There are also trains that are emerging now, and some steam locomotives.

It is said that it was born after improvements based on the manuscripts left by the God of Law.

Li Qi had reason to suspect that this was a senior time traveler, but this was just Li Qi's guess.

After all, apart from firearms and magic, this Dharma God did not bring anything familiar that Li Qi could recognize.

But regardless of whether he was a time traveler or not, Li Qi recognized and respected his talent.

The manuscripts he left behind are definitely precious things that the world will compete for.

There is such a thing in Urno and it is still intact, so the credibility is not very high.

And having said that, if the Urno family really had such a manuscript, how could they have fallen to this point?

Li Qi's suspicion was extremely obvious, and Grand Duke Urno was not angry either.

He smiled and said:

"It's normal for the colonel to be suspicious. In fact... I'm ashamed to say that this manuscript has always been kept by our Urno family. This manuscript has always existed even before it split and established the Principality of Urno.

"It's just... our talents are limited and we really can't study anything from it. But Colonel, you are a genius. Maybe you can find something from this manuscript."

Grand Duke Urno explained.

Li Qi understood.

In short, what Archduke Urno and the others obtained were theoretical products that could not transform the above knowledge into results.

In the case where some of the above are missing, Archduke Urno and the others cannot understand it, and it is even possible that other magicians and alchemists cannot understand it either.

Give Li Qi something like this and they won't suffer a loss.

Understanding the true value of the 'Dharma God's Codex' mentioned by Urno, Li Qi was not disappointed.

He tapped the side of the teacup with his fingers and said after thinking:

"Can I see the codex?"

"Of course!" Grand Duke Urno said without thinking: "Lillian, bring up the codex! Remember to salute the colonel!"

cried the Archduke Urno.

After a while, Li Qi heard footsteps coming from behind and the girl's slight gasping from running.

Turning around, Li Qi saw the 'Lillian' that Archduke Urno was talking about.

She is a girl who looks to be about the same age as Li Qi, with long dark golden wavy hair.

She wears a headband with lace on her head, and pendants with blue rhombus gemstones on her ears, the same as her eyes.

There is some baby fat on the face, a pair of big eyes, and slightly small lips, with a not very bright red color painted on them.

The girl was wearing a lady's uniform worn by aristocratic women. She was standing behind Li Qi, looking at Li Qi with fear and nervousness in her eyes.

When her eyes met Li Qi's, she quickly lowered her head, held the manuscript in both hands, and handed it forward respectfully.

Looking across the girl's body, Li Qi took the codex in his hands without touching her hands.

He seemed to have no feelings for the girl at all. After getting the manuscript, he immediately flipped through it to check the contents without looking at the girl again.

Archduke Urno frowned slightly when he saw this, and looked at the girl with a hint of dissatisfaction.

"Where are you saluting? Lilian! Is this how I teach you etiquette?"

Archduke Urno scolded the girl.

The girl trembled and immediately saluted Li Qi and said:

"Li...Lillian, I have met the Colonel!"

She held up the hem of her skirt and moved her right foot forward awkwardly, performing a not-so-standard ladylike gesture.

Li Qi did not look at her, but said to Urno:

"Your Excellency, there is no need to trouble Miss Lilian to do some unnecessary etiquette."

"Yes, yes, it's just that my daughter has been spoiled by me since she was a child. She doesn't know any etiquette. I'm also worried that she will be rude in front of the colonel... Okay, I won't say anything anymore. Colonel, please watch first."

Archduke Urno smiled, then covered his mouth, as if he didn't want to disturb Li Qi.

After hearing what Archduke Urno said, Li Qicai took another look at Miss Lilian.

Spoiled?

He looked so reserved and trembling, but he didn't look like he was spoiled.

But this has nothing to do with me.

Li Qi thought, his thoughts completely immersed in the manuscript in his hand.

In English, when Li Qi was studying magic with Julie, he saw the original magic spell written by the God of Magic himself and was able to recognize the handwriting of the God of Magic.

Therefore, Li Qi can be sure that Grand Duke Urno is right. This is indeed the manuscript of the God of Dharma, or at least a manuscript that imitates the God of Dharma's notes.

What is written above is indeed alchemical stuff.

But it is different from alchemy in the traditional sense.

The stuff on this...

It is made from the human body.

"..."

How do you feel about the change of painting style to a certain alchemist?

Li Qi looked at the detailed descriptions of the human body and the related ideas of refining substances, and shook his head slightly.

He flipped through the slightly torn manuscript and looked at the content at the back.

After looking at it for a while, Li Qi realized that it was not what he thought.

Although the first few pages do contain descriptions of the human body and some of its physical components.

But on the next few pages, familiar structures such as rotating mechanical gears, and a body made of wood, Li Qi realized that this was not a human body, but a puppet.

Or more appropriately, puppet making.

The Dharma God tried to create a puppet or doll that could move, but for some reason he failed.

He did create an alchemy puppet that resembled a humanoid, but it could not be driven independently and could only be supplied with magic power by the God of Law to perform basic movements.

But even if this kind of movement is stiff, it cannot play an effective role.

What these puppets can do is not even as good as the hands of an apprentice-level mage.

The Dharma God has been trying to perfect these dolls, but until the end, there seemed to be no results.

Anyway, there is indeed no corresponding result in this manuscript.

So even though it contains instructions on how to make puppets, the Urno family is unable to use them.

The first is that this manuscript is very old. Many of the writings on it are blurred and key points are missing. They cannot restore it.

The second is that according to the manuscript, even if a puppet can be created, it cannot be made to have combat effectiveness.

The puppet must be controlled by the magician, and instead of letting the magician control this kind of thing, it is better to let the magician directly fight the enemy.

Generally speaking, this thing is not very useful. At least the above things, the Urno family cannot convert them into corresponding wealth.

It is probably because of this that Archduke Urno gave this manuscript to Li Qi.

Li Qi looked at it for a long time. When he finally put down the manuscript, he looked at Grand Duke Urno with a smile and said:

"Your Excellency, this manuscript of yours... seems to be missing a lot of things?"

"Well, there is nothing we can do about it. After all, the time gap has been too long... If the colonel is not satisfied..."

"Some of the alchemical ideas above really gave me some inspiration. To be honest, I really want this manuscript."

Li Qi interrupted Urnuo's words, and a light flashed in Urnuo's eyes, and he immediately said:

"I heard that many families also have similar manuscripts. If you want it, Colonel, I can find a way to collect them and give them to you..."

"Is this so?" Li Qi thought for a while and said, "But even if you give me these, Duke, I can't do anything to help you."

"You don't need much help, Colonel! You just need to marry my little daughter... That will be the greatest help to me!"

Urno said, pulling Lilian over and letting her stand in front of Li Qi:

"Although Lillian is not beautiful, I have taught her everything I need to teach her, and she has not interacted with other nobles much, and she is still a virgin! Colonel, you can try to get along with her for a few days, I guarantee you will be satisfied!"

"..."

What you said makes people who don’t know better think you are the pimp of a brothel turtle.

Li Qi complained in his heart, with a look of embarrassment on his face:

"I have to go back and discuss this matter with my adoptive father. I can't make the decision by myself."

"Of course! Such a big matter must be discussed with the President!"

"In that case, I will go back first. This manuscript..."

"It's yours, Colonel! Whether you and Lillian can make it or not, this is yours!"

Grand Duke Urno said quickly.

Li Qi smiled:

"How can this be so embarrassing..."

Even as he said this, Li Qi had already put the manuscript into his pocket.

"There's nothing to be embarrassed about, Lillian, go and see off the colonel! Remember the etiquette!"

Seeing that Li Qi was about to leave, Grand Duke Urno scolded his daughter.

Looking at this frightened eldest lady, Li Qi was too embarrassed to let her look like a young girl to send her off. He said:

"I can just leave by myself. There's no need to send it off."

Li Qi said, took the manuscript, ignored Archduke Urnuo's eager eyes, turned and left Urnuo's house.

After walking out of the Urno family's manor and getting into the carriage, Li Qi did not go home immediately.

He asked the coachman to go to the Presidential Palace, and personally visited Remus, his cheap adoptive father, and told Remus everything about Archduke Urno's meeting with him and his desire to marry him.

As Li Qi himself said, marriage is not a trivial matter. For such an important matter, one must inform his 'parents' first.