Chapter 97: The Alchemical Manuscript of the God of Law
An alchemical manuscript written by the God of Law himself?
Upon hearing this, Li Qi held back all the words of refusal that he was about to say.
Now there are only two things that Li Qi pursues, magic and alchemy.
He had learned almost all the magic in England, but he didn't know much about alchemy.
Although he learned a lot of alchemy knowledge from Professor Drien, after communicating with Dr. Levi, he also created many alchemical works unique to Li Qi's personal style.
But in fact, Li Qi can only be regarded as a newcomer on this road.
If there was an alchemy manuscript compiled by the God of Magic himself at this time...
Li Qi remained calm. He put down his teacup and asked tentatively:
"The God of Law's manuscript? This thing should be very valuable, right? Do you really have it?"
The God of Magic is said to be the first person in the world to use magic.
It was he who created magic and allowed it to develop in this world.
He was not only a genius in magic, but also in alchemy. It is said that during his lifetime, countless strange and bizarre alchemical products appeared.
For example, the prototype of the firearm actually existed when he was still alive, but for some reason it was sealed up and not until modern times was it excavated and studied and developed by various countries.
There are also the trains that are popular now, and some steam locomotives.
It is said that it was created by improving the manuscript 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 guns and magic, this god of magic did not bring anything familiar that Li Qi could recognize.
But regardless of whether he is a time traveler or not, Li Qi recognizes and respects his talent.
The manuscripts he left behind are definitely precious items that people all over the world would fight over.
It is not very credible that there is such a thing in Urno and it is still intact.
And then again, if the Urno family really had such a manuscript, how could they have fallen to such a state? Li Qi's suspicion was very obvious, and Grand Duke Urno was not angry.
He smiled and said, "It's normal for the colonel to be suspicious. Actually... I'm ashamed to say that this manuscript has always been kept by our Urno family. It even existed before we split off and established the Urno Principality.
"It's just that...it's just that our talents are limited, and we really can't figure out anything from it. But Colonel, you are a genius, and perhaps you can figure out something from this manuscript."
Grand Duke Urno explained.
Li Qi understood.
In short, what Grand Duke Urno and his men obtained was a theoretical product that was unable to transform the above knowledge into results.
As some of the above points are missing, Grand Duke Urno and his colleagues cannot figure it out, and it is very likely that other magicians and alchemists cannot figure it out either.
They won't suffer any loss if they give something like this to Li Qi.
Although Li Qi understood the true value of the "Manuscript of the God of Law" mentioned by Urno, he was not disappointed.
He tapped his fingers lightly on the side of the teacup, thought for a moment and said, "Can I see the manuscript?"
"Of course!" Grand Duke Urno said without hesitation: "Lillian, bring up the manuscript! Remember to salute the colonel!"
Grand Duke Urno shouted.
After a while, Li Qi heard footsteps coming from behind him, and the sound of the girl panting slightly due to running.
Turning around, Li Qi saw the 'Lillian' that Grand Duke Urno had mentioned.
She was a girl who looked about the same age as Li Qi, with long wavy dark blond hair.
She wore a lace headband on her head and pendants with blue diamond-shaped gems on her ears, the same color as her eyes.
She has some baby fat on her face, big eyes, and slightly small lips with a not very bright red color on them.
The girl was wearing a lady's dress that aristocratic women would wear. She stood behind Li Qi, looking at him with fear and nervousness in her eyes.
When her eyes met Li Qi's, she quickly lowered her head, holding the manuscript in both hands and handed it forward respectfully.
His eyes passed over the girl, and Li Qi took the manuscript in his hand without touching her hands.
He seemed to have no feelings for the girl at all. After receiving the manuscript, he immediately flipped through the contents without even looking at the girl.
Grand Duke Urno frowned slightly upon seeing this, and looked at the girl with a hint of dissatisfaction.
"What about the courtesy? Lillian! Is this how I taught you etiquette?!"
Grand Duke Urno scolded the girl.
The girl shuddered and immediately saluted Li Qi:
"Lil...Lillian, greetings to the Colonel!"
She lifted the hem of her skirt, stepped forward with her right foot somewhat awkwardly, and performed a not-very-standard lady's salute.
Li Qi did not look at her, but said to Grand Duke Urno: "Your Excellency, there is no need to trouble Miss Lillian to do some unnecessary etiquette."
"Yes, yes, it's just that I have spoiled my daughter since she was a child. She doesn't know any etiquette at all. I am also worried that she will be rude in front of the colonel...Okay, I won't say anything more. Colonel, please read it first."
Grand Duke Urno smiled, then covered his mouth, looking like he didn't want to disturb Li Qi.
After hearing what Grand Duke Urno said, Li Qicai looked at Miss Lillian again.
Spoiled?
He looked so reserved and timid, he didn't look like a spoiled kid.
But this has nothing to do with me.
Li Qi thought about it, his mind completely immersed in the manuscript in his hand.
In England, when Richie was learning magic with Julie, he had seen the original magic spells written by the God of Magic himself and was able to recognize the God of Magic's handwriting.
Therefore, Li Qi could be sure that what Grand Duke Urno said was correct. This was indeed the handwritten copy of the God of Law, or at least a copy that imitated the God of Law's notes.
What is written above is indeed something about alchemy.
But it is different from alchemy in the traditional sense.
The stuff on this...
It is made by the human body.
“…”
Why does it feel like the style of the painting has changed to that of an alchemist? Li Qi looked at the detailed descriptions of the human body and the ideas of the related alchemy substances and shook his head slightly.
He flipped through the slightly damaged manuscript and looked at the contents 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 material composition.
But on the next few pages, when he saw the familiar structures such as the mechanical gears and the body made of wood, Li Qi realized that this was not made of a human body, but a puppet.
Or more accurately, puppet making.
The god of magic tried to create a puppet or doll that could move, but for some reason he failed.
He did create an alchemical puppet that resembled a human, but it could not be driven autonomously and could only be supplied with magic power by the god of magic to perform basic movements.
But this kind of exercise is not only rigid, but also ineffective.
What these puppets can do is not even as good as the hands of an apprentice-level wizard.
The God of Law has been trying to perfect these puppets, but until the end it seemed that there was no result.
In any case, there is indeed no corresponding result in this manuscript.
So even though it stated how to make puppets, the Urno family was unable to use them.
The first is that the manuscript is very old, many of the words on it are blurred, and key points are missing, so they cannot restore it.
The second is that according to the manuscript, even if puppets can be created, they cannot be made to fight.
Puppets must be controlled by magicians, but instead of letting magicians control such things, it is better for magicians to face the enemy directly.
Generally speaking, this thing is not very useful. At least the Urno family cannot convert the above things into corresponding wealth.
It is probably because of this that Grand Duke Urno gave this manuscript to Li Qi.
Li Qi read it for a long time. Finally, he put down the manuscript and looked at Grand Duke Urno with a smile:
"Your Excellency the Duke, your manuscript... seems to be missing a lot of things?"
"Well, there's nothing we can do about it. After all, the time interval is too long... If the colonel is not satisfied..."
"Some of the alchemical ideas above did give me some inspiration. To be honest, I really want this manuscript."
Li Qi interrupted Urno's words, and Urno's eyes flashed, and he immediately said:
"I heard that many families have similar manuscripts. If you want, Colonel, I can find a way to collect them and give them to you later..."
"Is that so?" Li Qi thought for a moment and said, "But even if you give me these, I can't help you."
"I don't need your help much, Colonel! You just need to marry my daughter... that would be the greatest help to me!"
As Urno spoke, he pulled Lillian over and asked her to stand in front of Li Qi:
"Although Lillian is not pretty, I have taught her everything I should 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 that you will be satisfied!"
“…”
The way you said it, people who don't know you would think you are a pimp in a brothel.
Li Qi complained in his heart, with a look of embarrassment on his face: "I still have to go back and discuss this with my adoptive father. I can't make the decision alone."
"Of course! Such a big matter must be discussed with His Excellency the President!"
"In that case, I will go back first. This manuscript..."
"It's yours, Colonel! Whether you and Lillian can succeed or not, this is yours!"
Grand Duke Urno said hurriedly.
Li Qi smiled:
"How can this be so embarrassing..."
Although he said this, Li Qi had already put the manuscript into his pocket.
"There's nothing to be embarrassed about, Lillian. Go and see the colonel off! Remember the etiquette!"
Seeing that Li Qi was about to leave, Grand Duke Urno scolded his daughter.
Looking at the trembling young lady, Li Qi didn't feel comfortable asking her, who looked so young, to see him off. He said, "I can walk by myself. You don't have to see me off."
Li Qi said this, took the manuscript, and ignoring Grand Duke Urno's eager eyes, turned around and left the Urno family.
After leaving the Urno family's manor and getting on the carriage, Li Qi did not go home immediately.
He asked the coachman to go to the presidential palace and personally visit his adoptive father Remus. He told Remus everything about Grand Duke Urno's reception of him and the other party's desire to marry him.
Just as Li Qi said, marriage is not a trivial matter. Such an important matter must be informed to the "parents" first.
(End of this chapter)
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