Chapter 41 Resurrection Successful! Dumbledore Is Shocked!
Li Kai adjusted his state and then began to cast the resurrection spell.
He first tried to revive the unfortunate guy who had been killed by the Killing Curse.
Normally, the unfortunate soul killed by the Killing Curse is not even left behind; almost all wizards believe that the Killing Curse completely destroys the target's soul.
However, Li Kai used the Death Curse on the Eight-Eyed Giant Spider multiple times, leading to a more accurate conclusion.
While the Killing Curse does tear apart an enemy's soul when it kills them, it does not completely destroy it.
After the target's soul is destroyed, it will be divided into three parts: one part will be sent to the underworld, another part will become scattered soul energy entangled around the physical body, and the last ten parts will be absorbed by the murderer.
Therefore, the Killing Curse is a curse that can grow. Li Kai guessed that Voldemort had not yet discovered this secret. Voldemort might think that his enormous magical power came from creating Horcruxes, but in reality, the Killing Curse has also made a lot of contributions.
If Lao Fu knew this secret, perhaps he would be even more reckless in killing people.
Unfortunately, Lao Fu didn't have Li Kai's magical eye; he could only vaguely sense the changes in the soul, but he couldn't fully understand them.
Therefore, resurrecting someone killed by the Killing Curse is more difficult than resurrecting someone who died a natural death.
However, Li Kai has experience in reviving the eight-eyed giant spider, so it is not too difficult for him to do this.
The lengthy incantation sounded like a divine chant.
A faint, resounding hymn seemed to echo between heaven and earth, as if all living beings were offering prayers and sacrifices, and a faint magical glow gradually covered the body of the dead.
This strange phenomenon lasted for about ten minutes before gradually subsiding.
But the deceased remained motionless, still lying quietly on the iron bed.
"Failed?" Tandinier said with some disappointment. "The hype was quite loud, but the effect doesn't seem to be very good."
Li Kai shook his head: "No, it worked. He just temporarily forgot how to breathe. Maybe he's gotten used to dying."
He approached the "corpse," clenched his fists, and pounded the "corpse's" chest hard.
"Cough cough—cough cough—Merlin's crooked nose!" The "corpse" suddenly sat up, cursing loudly, "Who's hitting me? Trying to kill me? Who are you? Where am I? I remember, I think I met a dark wizard on the street, we dueled? I remember I was hit by a Killing Curse? Is this hell? Hey, what are you all looking at me for? Answer me! Hiss! You're Dumbledore? I've seen you in the newspaper, and on the Chocolate Frog picture card..."
Apart from Li Kai, everyone else stared in shock at the middle-aged man who had just come back from the dead, ignoring his rambling.
"My God! God above!" Mr. Tandinier exclaimed in shock, "It's unbelievable! It really happened! Back from the dead! Resurrection actually exists!"
Dumbledore and Snape were incredibly excited; Li Kai had once again demonstrated his unparalleled strength to them.
The power to bring the dead back to life is the ultimate power that countless people have pursued throughout history.
Who doesn't face the threat of death?
Even the most renowned figures will eventually face death.
Even the most capable person can have an accident!
Resurrection can reverse the regrets of many people.
Mastering the art of resurrection is equivalent to mastering the world's largest network of connections.
Having the world's largest network of connections is equivalent to having the world's greatest power.
Just like the people present at this moment, Dumbledore and Snape both lived with guilt for the rest of their lives because of the unexpected death of someone they cared about.
And what about Dean Tandinil? He dedicated his entire life to saving lives!
They each had their own reasons, and all needed the resurrection spell.
Li Kai may not be able to tempt them to do anything with resurrection magic, but he can get them to do most things without violating his principles.
That's enough. After all, many times, there are plenty of people who are willing to do the things that they are unwilling to do.
Snape said in a trembling voice, "Now, let's try the next target."
Li Kai nodded slightly and began to revive the beautiful young woman next to him.
A dozen minutes later, the beautiful young woman also came back to life. The moment she opened her eyes, she realized that she had been resurrected.
Because her soul was intact, she remained conscious and lingered around her body for a period of time after death.
Even just now, she witnessed Li Kai casting a spell as an observer.
"You saved me?" Having survived a suicide attempt, the beautiful young woman didn't try to kill herself. She looked at Li Kai gratefully and said, "Thank you so much! How can I repay you? Can I follow you? Even as your servant!"
Perhaps only those who have died know the terror of death. After dying once, the beautiful young woman seemed to have taken everything lightly. Her gaze towards Li Kai was full of admiration. "All the past has vanished like smoke."
Li Kai smiled and asked, "What's your name?"
The beautiful young woman smiled sadly, shook her head and said, "I have already died once. Everything before has nothing to do with me. If you are willing to take me in, please give me a new name."
Li Kai pondered for a moment and said, "In that case, you can be called Sylvanas from now on."
He took in this beautiful young woman because he felt his team was somewhat weak and he had no trusted confidants around him.
When you need people, you can only rely on the Volley family, or ask Dumbledore and others for help, but they have too many concerns when doing certain things [they always need a legitimate reason to use them].
Regardless of the woman's abilities, who has voluntarily surrendered, she has died once and is determined to sever all ties with her past. Such a person has no entanglements, so it's somewhat reassuring to use her.
Li Kai decided to take her in for the time being and then decide whether to train her later depending on the situation.
If she is incompetent or not loyal enough, it's not too late to make other plans.
That's how you develop your power. In the early stages, it's good enough if you have something useful. As long as you're not a burden that does more harm than good, you have something to cultivate.
"Sylvanas thanks her master for bestowing upon her the name."
The beautiful young woman, now known as Sylvanas, bowed to Li Kai and then stood behind him in a hospital gown, ready to receive his orders.
Dumbledore and Tandinneel both frowned, but did not interfere.
The man who was resurrected earlier is now stunned and numb, realizing that he too is a lucky one who has been brought back from the dead.
He couldn't help but mutter to himself, "My God! Did God descend to earth? I was actually saved by a child like this, it's incredible!"
"Alright, let's try the third one," Snape reminded him.
Li Kai nodded slightly and attempted to revive the third target.
Ten minutes later, the resurrection process ended, but the third target showed no reaction.
"Has this one forgotten to breathe too?" Mr. Tandinier couldn't help but ask, "Shouldn't we give it a good whack? Can I do it this time?"
"No, we failed this time. Even if you beat him flat, it won't help." Li Kai said regretfully, "It seems that two days is the limit. We are powerless to help those who have been dead for more than two days."
Mr. Tandinier advised, "It's already quite good to be able to save someone who is going to die within two days. This is a great humiliation for Death. If it were any worse, I'm afraid Death would come after you."
"Can this spell be taught?" Dumbledore asked expectantly. "If this spell can be taught, many people who die unexpectedly in the world will be able to escape the clutches of death, and you will become the greatest wizard of this century."
Li Kai said with a smile, "I can try to teach you, but it's hard to say whether anyone will be able to learn it."
Neither the Resurrection Spell nor the Death Finger is magic from this world's system. They do not rely entirely on willpower and one's own magical power, but are genuine elemental magic.
Death Finger is a composite magic combining dark, light, and lightning elements, so it can also be called chaos magic.
The resurrection spell is a composite magic that combines multiple elements such as light, darkness, water, soul, and life, making it an extremely profound super magic even among elemental magic.
Without the system's initiation, even if Li Kai knew how to cultivate the resurrection technique, he didn't know how many years it would take to learn it.
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He gave a public explanation of the incantations, elemental combinations, and other related knowledge involved in resurrection magic, leaving the people present completely bewildered and unable to understand.
It communicates with the elements of light, commanding them to arrange themselves into a certain array, then communicates with other elements to arrange corresponding arrays, and finally harmonizes all the elemental arrays to form a resurrection magic array, repairing the body and soul of the deceased…
This series of operations sounds simple, but it is incredibly difficult to do in practice.
The very first challenge—communicating with the elements to construct the formation—stumped everyone present.
In this world, elements are a very general concept, such as the four basic elements: earth, water, fire, and wind.
All wizards know that the four houses of Hogwarts represent four elements, but no one can say for sure what the microscopic components of these four elements are.
Wind is composed of the element of wind, fire is composed of the element of fire, water is composed of the element of water, and earth is composed of the element of earth — this is the most basic understanding of the elements held by the wizards of this world.
As for what elements actually are, they don't know, and they never bother to investigate.
Li Kai didn't know before, but after the system empowered him to learn elemental magic, he knew what elements were.
In Li Kai's eyes, an element is a tiny particle.
If we describe elements from a scientific perspective, then all elements are particles of matter smaller than quarks.
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Even elements may be fundamental particles that are both real and virtual.
In otherworldly magic systems, one must first understand the elements in order to use elemental magic.
The wizards in this world don't even recognize the elements, and their methods of using elemental magic are extremely crude.
Take the Freezing Spell and the Fire Spell as examples. These do belong to elemental magic, but from a technical point of view, they don't even use the most basic elemental array. They seem to be very powerful, but in reality, they haven't even entered the door of elemental magic.
Essentially, it's just forcibly using willpower to command elements to gather and form powerful magic; it's a mindless operation devoid of any skill.
Elemental magic cast in this way is effective at killing, but for humans, it's all down to luck.
Strictly speaking, healing spells might just be a form of life magic created by chance.
Therefore, even someone like Dumbledore, the White Demon King, would have to start learning elemental magic from scratch if he wanted to learn resurrection.
What are the foundations of elemental magic?
The first step is to perceive the existence of the elements through meditation.
According to Li Kai's estimation, this first step alone would stump Dumbledore, because of the world's meditation learning cycle.
The further you go on a path, the harder it is to overcome the barriers of preconceived notions.
If we start from a young age, we might be able to cultivate a few elemental mages in a few years.
As for an adult wizard like Dumbledore, it's estimated that he wouldn't even be able to grasp the basics of elemental magic in several decades.
They have too many distracting thoughts and too many things on their minds, making it difficult for them to even clear their minds, let alone capture ethereal elements.
What to learn
Techniques all require talent, and magic is no exception.
Meditation and elements, these mysterious and esoteric things, inherently require a high level of talent.
For exceptionally talented individuals, they may grasp the meaning after hearing it only once.
But if you don't have talent, even if the explanation is very clear, you may not be able to understand it.
That's why Li Kai taught the resurrection technique so unreservedly.
Go ahead and learn it. By the time they've mastered it, Li Kai will probably have already flown to another world.
In any world, advanced magic like resurrection is destined to be mastered by only a few powerful individuals.
Without the blood of the Demon God, Li Kai estimated that he might not even be able to understand the working principle of the resurrection spell.
They only know what to do but not why, and can use it but can't teach others.
After much deliberation, the group decided to try to comprehend the resurrection spell later, as the current situation was not suitable for studying such profound magic.
Chapter 42: Consensus Reached! A Top-tier Research Team!
After demonstrating the power of the resurrection spell to Dumbledore and Snape, they returned together to Nicolas Flamel's alchemy shop.
The group sat down together again and began to discuss serious matters.
"As you can see, I possess the ability to resurrect the dead, but my magic power is currently insufficient, preventing me from resurrecting those who have been dead for some time," Li Kai said lazily. "However, sooner or later, I will be able to resurrect any dead person at will. I know you all have a strong desire to resurrect the most important person in your hearts, so now we can discuss cooperation."
Snape asked, "How do you plan to cooperate?"
Li Kai smiled and said, "I promise to help you resurrect someone in the future. In return, you will help me establish a research institute, and you will serve as researchers in the institute. I'm not asking you to work for me, but to cooperate. I believe you are very interested in Zhiqiang and Wanda's blood, as well as the Soul Stone and Elderberry. These are all fresh research materials."
"Establish a research institute? That would require a huge expense. You'd need at least three laboratories, and top-tier ones at that." Dumbledore, having just finished a dessert, picked up a cup of hot coffee and took a sip. "I heard from Nico that you're researching an improved elixir of immortality. Is that one project? Are there any other research projects?"
"Of course, there are many other projects: the Muggle Enlightenment Potion Project, the Magic Potion Project, the Strengthening Elixir Project, the Magical Golem Project—these are all large-scale research projects that can be continuously explored to benefit the entire human society and have no end in sight." Li Kai explained with a smile, "First, let's talk about the Muggle Enlightenment Potion Project. Mr. Grindelwald once proposed that wizards rule over Muggles; everyone should remember that, right?"
When this matter was brought up, everyone fell silent.
Grindelwald was lost in memories, and his expression seemed to become even more melancholy.
"What are you trying to say?" Snape asked in a deep voice. "Stop beating around the bush; our time is precious."
Li Kai shook his head and said, "Professor, I first need to let you know the significance of these studies."
He paused, then continued, "For a long time, there has been a huge, irreconcilable conflict between Muggles and wizards. The source of that conflict is complex, but its essence is very simple: jealousy. Muggles are jealous that we have magic, jealous that we can do so many things that humans cannot do without the help of technology."
"25 If the distinction between Muggles and wizards could be eliminated, wouldn't the Law of Secrecy be unnecessary? External conflicts would become internal conflicts, and when everyone is a wizard, no matter what happens, wizards won't be extinct. Wouldn't that be a great thing for all mankind?"
"The so-called Muggle Enlightenment Potion is a potion that enlightens Muggles, changes their constitution, and turns them into wizards. Countless people in the Muggle world want to have superpowers, including many powerful and influential people. The Muggle Enlightenment Potion can not only completely eliminate the conflict between Muggles and wizards, but it also represents unimaginable benefits. I think you all know whether this project is worth studying."
Upon hearing this, Grindelwald's eyes lit up, but he sighed, "This project is excellent, but no one has ever tried it before; everything has to start from scratch."
"Muggle Enlightenment Potion—that name alone sounds extraordinary," Nicolas Flamel looked at Li Kai with admiration. "Now that you mention it, this project is indeed an incredibly great one. If it succeeds, countless people will benefit from it."
Dumbledore smiled and said, "This project is indeed good, but I'm afraid there won't be any results in the short term. Let's talk about other projects first."
"Let's start with the second project, the magic potion project." Li Kai took a sip of tea, put down his teacup, and slowly said, "As we all know, wizards can cast spells because we possess magic power, and every wizard has different talents, so their specific magic power also varies. I believe everyone knows that any wizard with a bit of ambition would definitely want their magic power to be stronger."
"For many people, a little more magic power might make it possible to do things that were impossible before. The same goes for those of us here. Take me for example, I can only resurrect people who have just died when I use resurrection magic, but if my magic power were stronger, I might be able to resurrect people who have been dead for a long time."
"I plan to develop a potion that can enhance wizards' magic power and call it Magic Potion. Undoubtedly, this project also involves unimaginable profits, and once Magic Potion is released, countless people in the wizarding world will be eager to acquire it."
Everyone nodded slightly, clearly approving of the project.
Li Kai continued, "The effect of the strengthening potion is simple: it enhances the wizard's physique. With a strong body, everything becomes much easier, and I believe you all understand this principle. Finally, there are magical puppets. A wizard's life is precious. If we can develop magical puppets, then many dangerous tasks can be entrusted to the puppets, thus providing greater protection for the wizard's life."
"These projects are all extremely difficult research topics, and we may never achieve our goals in our lifetime, so we need more time. We have the magic stone to create the elixir of immortality, but the elixir of immortality has a flaw: it cannot maintain our bodily functions for a long time. So, we must first overcome this flaw and create a true elixir of immortality. Once we can create a true elixir of immortality, we can have more time to research other projects."
"So, our main goal at this stage is to develop a flawless elixir of immortality?" Snape's eyes gleamed. As a Potions Master, his interest in potions was beyond doubt.
If it weren't for his worries, he might have devoted his entire life to researching potions.
"That's right. Our main goal at this stage is to develop a flawless elixir of immortality." Li Kai asked with a smile, "Or, do you have any other suggestions?"
Sylvanas, now dressed in a red gown, was looking at Li Kai with adoration. She felt that following Li Kai was the best decision she had ever made.
Look at the kind of life she used to live!
Every day I fuss over trivial matters, and I'm hopelessly trapped in the web of love and romance. I have no goals in life, and I don't know what I should be doing. It's as if I'm just living for the sake of living.
Then look at their own masters; even a small project is a major event that benefits all mankind.
Compared to its master, all the suitors it had encountered before seemed as naive as children.
And then there's that Muggle husband. Although he's very capable, he's now just another outstanding man among Muggles, and he's also unfaithful.
It's such a shame that a man like that committed suicide!
Sylvanas secretly rejoiced: "Thank goodness I chose suicide, otherwise how could I have met this god-like master?"
Li Kai, unaware of his new maid's thoughts, glanced around after speaking and lazily said, "I've finished speaking. Now it's up to you all to choose. Whether you refuse or accept, it won't affect our personal relationship. But as you've all seen, my projects are all large-scale projects that benefit everyone. If you miss out, are you sure you won't regret it for the rest of your lives?"
"As you say," Dumbledore shook his head, "we certainly have no reason to miss out on these great plans. Well then, count me in, but I'm rather busy right now and may not be able to fully dedicate myself to the research until after we've dealt with Voldemort."
Li Kai smiled and said, "Don't worry, Voldemort can't cause any big trouble. His vision and mindset have already determined the upper limit of his achievements. He's just a small fry who's been able to dominate for a while because of his Horcruxes."
Everyone was speechless. The terrifying demon who had wreaked havoc in the wizarding world for so long and even instigated a wizarding war was being described as a small fry who had been rampant for a time. They really didn't know how to evaluate this statement.
After discussing the general direction, the group began to discuss the details.
The entire afternoon was spent chatting freely among them.
Sylvanas, who witnessed the entire meeting, had a premonition that this meeting might influence the development of the city for countless years to come.
In this unassuming alchemy shop, an epic meeting with far-reaching implications took place.
At the end of the meeting, everyone entrusted Professor Snape with the initial work of establishing the research institute.
"Why are you making me do such trivial things?" Professor Snape said sternly. "Are you all trying to slack off?"
Li Kai said helplessly, "Professor, I'm still just a kid! Look around, this whole room is full of the elderly, the weak, the sick, and the disabled. Only you are young and strong. If you don't do the hard and tiring work, who will?"
Dumbledore smiled and said, "Severus, Kyle is right. Do you really want us old men to travel back and forth like this? Aren't you afraid we'll die on the road with our frail arms and legs?"
Snape rolled his eyes and muttered irritably, "You old geezer! I bet you'll be dead before I am!"
And so, a super-luxurious research team was born.
For the next period of time, Li Kai once again devoted himself to alchemy experiments. To his surprise, Sylvanas also had some expertise in potion-making and alchemy. Although her level was not very high, she was enough to assist him.
He continued his unfinished research, attempting to address the shortcomings of the longevity elixir, but progress was far from ideal, and the research had completely stalled.
The elixir of immortality made from the Philosopher's Stone is not very powerful in itself; it can only be described as an energy carrier.
The reason it can extend a person's lifespan is entirely due to the soul energy provided by the magic stone.
Li Kai suddenly realized that he might be going in the wrong direction in his research.
Instead of investing time in fixing the shortcomings of longevity drugs, it would be better to try to develop a drug that enhances cell activity.
There are two main factors that determine human lifespan: the spiritual aspect and the physical aspect.
The soul decays and dies, and so does the body.
The decay of the physical body leads to the decay of the soul, which is why a wizard's magic weakens as he grows old.
That means the soul has decayed, the will has gradually become weaker than when it was young, and the magic will naturally weaken.
The elixir of immortality made from the magic stone is more effective at nourishing the soul, and its effect on nourishing the body is not obvious.
Therefore, if it is impossible to make up for its full effect, developing another magical potion specifically for nourishing the body is a good idea.
Li Kai took out a vial of dragon blood, intending to use it as a raw material to try and create a magical potion specifically for nourishing the physical body.
This is no ordinary dragon blood, but the sacred dragon blood within Zhiqiang's body.
As a sacred dragon of the light attribute, Zhiqiang's blood contains incomparably powerful energy.
However, this power is too violent for a wizard's constitution to consume directly. Therefore, it must be diluted or refined into an easily absorbed potion before it can be given to a wizard.
This was not a difficult task for Li Kai. He successfully produced the first version of the Dragon Blood Tonic in just three days.
"Now, all we need is a clinical trial participant," Li Kai said to Sylvanas. "Go to St. Mungo's Hospital and find Dean Tandinil. Ask if they have any wizards who are too old to live."
I need some clinical trial participants for this drug.
In fact, Nicolas Flamel was the best experimenter, but he was a rare talent, and Li Kai dared not take the risk. If he accidentally killed the old man, Li Kai would lose an excellent tool.
Therefore, it would be better to test the drug's effects on other elderly men first.
"Yes, Master, I will take care of it right away," Sylvanas replied respectfully.
"Hill, you don't need to call me master, just call me sir," Li Kai reminded him. "I've told you this many times, how come you can't remember?"
"I'm sorry, Master, I like this title." Sylvanas smiled charmingly. "It constantly reminds me of my place. If you don't like it, I can change it, but then I'll have to call you that in my mind."
"So that's what you think. In that case, I won't force you." Li Kai shrugged. He had thought no one would willingly be someone's servant, but it seemed he had encountered an exception.
"If you have no other instructions, then I will go and do my work."
"Go."
After Sylvanas left, Li Kai casually opened a letter on the console and began to read it; it was one she had brought in earlier.
The letter came from Worley Manor and was an invitation to a banquet sent by Butler Bruns in the name of Mrs. Worley.
Three days later is Mrs. Worley's birthday, and she will be hosting a birthday party at Worley Manor.
In her letter, she asked Li Kai if he was free to attend, without forcing him, but clearly not wanting him to refuse.
In addition, Mrs. Worley revealed in her letter that although the banquet was called a birthday party, it also had a certain commercial nature.
In addition to family and friends, she also invited many collaborators from the wizarding world around the world.
She also subtly implied that this banquet was very important, and the stronger the influence the Worley family displayed, the more benefits they could potentially gain in the future.
Simply put, it's about flexing their muscles. The more high-profile figures the Worley family invites, the more profits their partners might have to concede.
The reason is simple: high society is all about connections.
If giving up some benefits can help one establish connections with higher-level powerful figures or influential people, then in the long run, the returns will definitely outweigh the costs.
Having realized this, Li Kai decided to invite Dumbledore, Nicolas Flamel, Snape, Professor McGonagall, and others to the banquet.
His network of connections has been established, and the Worley family is a very important part of it. They are all in the same boat, sharing both prosperity and adversity.
The more the Worley family earned, the more he naturally earned.
After making his decision, he immediately wrote to Dumbledore and others.
After the last meeting, Dumbledore and Snape returned to the Kingdom of the King.
Grindelwald stayed with Nicolas Flamel, devoting himself entirely to research. He was highly skilled in spells, but lacked in-depth knowledge of alchemy and potions. Although he wasn't a complete novice, he still needed to invest a significant amount of time to barely join Li Kai's plan.
The former king has lost his ambition; he now has plenty of time to pursue side businesses.
The next day, Li Kai received replies from Dumbledore and others. The professors who had received invitations all agreed to attend Mrs. Worley's birthday party.
Sylvanas also returned from St. Mungo's Hospital, bringing with her good news: Mr. Tandinil said that there were two elderly wizards in the hospital who were about to pass away, and they were ready to welcome Li Kai to conduct clinical trials at any time.
Without delay, Li Kai put on the medication and Apparated to St. Munger Hospital for clinical trials.
Upon their reunion, Dean Tandinil was even more enthusiastic. He said happily, "Dear Kyle, I knew you'd be here today! Tell me quickly, what's the situation with that potion?"
"It's hard to say right now. Let's go meet those two volunteers first. Have you spoken to them yet?" Ji Kai said with a smile.
"Of course, their lives are coming to an end, and they have no desire to give up any hope." Mr. Tandinier said with some emotion, "If you could really let them live, I think they would be willing to pay any price."
The two talked as they walked and soon arrived at a hospital room.
There were only two elderly people with white hair in the ward, and they were not even very conscious.
Chapter 43 Mrs. Worley's Birthday Dinner! Prison Break!
There's not much to say about the two volunteers; they are both ordinary old wizards nearing the end of their lives. They are not well-known in the wizarding world. If they were in the Dragon Kingdom, where seniority matters, they might be able to get a decent title based on their age.
But in a very pragmatic capitalist country like the UK, without ability and reputation, one can only spend a desolate old age in obscurity.
Of course, such people exist in every country, but the proportion is greater here.
Li Kai first dripped a small amount of the prepared medicine into a person's mouth, observed for a moment, and found that the person's complexion seemed to be much rosier than before.
Clearly, the medication was effective, but the effect was not particularly noticeable.
That's normal; all potions work instantly.
A moment later, the old man on the sickbed suddenly opened his eyes wide and began to breathe heavily.
"Sir, how are you feeling?" Mr. Tandinier asked quickly, "Do you feel full of energy?"
The old man nodded repeatedly, seemingly very excited. Li Kai noticed bloodshot eyes and immediately sensed something was wrong.
Suddenly, the female therapist who had accompanied them exclaimed, "Oh my God!"
Li Kai and Mr. Tandinier quickly looked at the female therapist, only to see her blushing and pointing at the old man's genitals.
Their gazes immediately shifted, only to discover that the old man had become incredibly powerful.
Tandinil looked at Li Kai with a strange expression and teased, "This is the vitality potion you made? It seems it really does energize people!"
"Ahem!" Li Kai said awkwardly, "Would you believe me if I said this was an accident?"
Tandinil nodded with his hands behind his back and said, "Of course I believe it. In the process of alchemy, all sorts of strange things can be produced. There's nothing strange about that."
"Hiccup!" The old man on the bed suddenly let out a strange cry from his throat, then his neck lolled to the side and he stopped breathing completely.
Even in death, he never regained his weakness.
A deathly silence fell over the ward. After a moment of silence, Li Kai sighed, "Looks like we failed again. Oh well, we'll have to use animals for experiments from now on."
Wizards' constitutions are different from ordinary people's, and even more different from animals', so using animals for experiments is mostly useless, but at least it can determine safe dosages.
"This medicine seems to have a very good aphrodisiac effect. If it were released, many people would definitely buy it. However, using Zhiqiang's blood to make an aphrodisiac will result in a loss no matter how much money it makes!"
Upon thinking about it, Li Kai immediately dismissed the inappropriate thought.
Two days later, at 7 p.m. on July 17, Mrs. Worley's birthday dinner officially began.
Worley Manor has already gathered celebrities from the wizarding world around the world, and the banquet hall is packed with people.
The guests gathered in twos and threes, chatting and laughing, while the maids served them food and drinks from time to time.
As the hostess of the banquet, Mrs. Worley was extremely busy. She had to personally greet all the guests, and even those who were not of high status, she still had to say hello to them.
Li Kai, Dumbledore, and the others gathered together, chatting about this and that, occasionally joking with each other.
"Professor Dumbledore, I heard you have a complete map of the London Underground on your knee. Is that true?" Li Kai asked curiously. "Is that true?"
Professor McGonagall smiled upon hearing this, then glanced furtively at Dumbledore and whispered, "Not many people know about this. Where did you hear it from?"
"Uh," Li Kai smiled and said, "I heard it from an aunt named Rowling. She's always vague and can't explain things clearly."
Dumbledore said helplessly, "Yes, I do have a London Underground map on my knee. It's related to an embarrassing thing I did when I was young, but you don't need to know the details. By the way..."
Who exactly is this Ms. Rowling? I don't know anyone with that last name, so how would she know about this?
"Aunt Luo Lin might be someone I knew in a past life," Li Kai said dismissively. "I don't know anyone with the surname Luo Lin in this life. You know, people are always healthy, especially someone like me."
Nicolas Flamel smiled and said, "You must have been a big shot in your past life. Anyone you remember must have been someone extraordinary."
Professor McGonagall didn't know much about Li Kai's secret. She frowned and said, "What are you talking about? What past life or next life? Kyle, aren't you being too modest? I've never met anyone with a better memory than you. If you're still healthy, then I must be senile, hehe."
As she spoke, Professor McGonagall herself began to laugh. She was more cheerful than ever today, perhaps because she hadn't attended such a banquet in a long time.
"Oh, right, we all forgot to tell Minerva." Dumbledore swallowed a piece of dessert and said with a smile, "She knows nothing about the Underworld, nor does she know that Kyle is a great man who has returned from the Underworld."
Snape said sternly, "You revealed this secret without his permission."
"Don't worry, Kyle won't mind." Dumbledore looked at Li Kai and asked with a smile, "Am I right?"
"Of course, what's there to mind?" Li Kai said nonchalantly. "Even if word gets out, not everyone will believe it. And even if they do, it'll only benefit me. For an ordinary wizard, this should be considered unparalleled fame, right? If everyone else is willing to believe I'm someone who returned from the underworld, I'll definitely have many more titles: King Returned from Hell, Conqueror of Death, Nemesis of Hades—the editors of the Daily Prophet can come up with all sorts of exaggerated titles, but fame is something..."
Whether it's spoken or not is irrelevant.
Professor McGonagall was stunned: "Are you serious? You're not joking? The underworld, isn't that something from mythology?"
Nicolas Flamel laughed heartily, "Minerva, you're making a fuss over nothing. For Muggles, isn't magic just something from myths and legends? Just like my name, it's also known in the Muggle world, and there are even Muggles who have written biographies about me, although most of them are nonsense, but some of the content is indeed close to the truth."
Dumbledore suggested, "Next time we go to the Underworld, we might as well take Minerva with us. I'm sure she won't miss it."
"If Professor McGonagall is willing, I certainly wouldn't mind bringing one more person," Li Kai said with a smile.
"You've all been to the underworld?" Professor McGonagall asked. "When did that happen?"
"Just a few days ago, those three, plus Grindelwald, made a total of four people." Nicolas Flamel said regretfully, "I've never been, but I guess I can go next time. Last time they didn't want to take me because they thought I was too old and frail."
"Hiss! You released Grindelwald?" Professor McGonagall was shocked again. She seemed to snap out of a daze and couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Was the information in the Prophet's report false? Grindelwald isn't dead?!"
Fortunately, Li Kai added a soundproof barrier nearby; otherwise, the people in the vicinity would have been terrified and thrown into chaos.
"This is still a secret," Dumbledore smiled. "Don't worry, Minerva, Gellert gave up on those ideas a long time ago. He's just an ordinary old wizard now."
Professor McGonagall was speechless for a moment, then said angrily, "How could you do this? This is so rude!"
"Professor McGonagall, rules are made by people, and rules that are no longer suitable should be changed." Li Kai said calmly, "If everything were done rigidly according to the rules, the world would not have developed to the point it is today."
Professor McGonagall sighed upon hearing this, unsure how to refute it; she had to admit that there was indeed some truth to it.
The group was chatting animatedly, but the passing guests could only see them moving their mouths; they couldn't hear what they were saying at all.
Someone couldn't help but ask in surprise, "Are those Dumbledore and Nicolas Flamel, and Professor McGonagall and Professor Snape from Hogwarts? They're all here? The Worley family is really something! They can invite such important figures to a mere birthday dinner."
"Yes, it seems the Worley family's resources far exceed our expectations."
"Who is that child? Which family's little wizard is he? He can chat so happily with Dumbledore and the others; his identity must be quite extraordinary."
"Don't you know? That guy is actually a Muggle wizard named Kael'thas Lee. He's one of the ten outstanding juniors who can make the Minister of Magic lose face."
"Mr. Nix, you're not kidding, are you? He's just a junior wizard, how could he possibly make the Minister of Magic lose face?"
"Many people know about this, but I wonder if any of you have heard of the Dragon Knights Guild?"
"Dragon Knight Guild? I've heard of that. I've heard they have a lot of good stuff, including the elixir of immortality. What? Is that child connected to the Dragon Knight Guild?"
"Yes, he is not only connected to the Dragon Knights Guild, but is also the current president and founder of the Dragon Knights Guild."
"Hiss! What did you say? He's the guild master and founder of the Dragon Knights Guild? Are you kidding me? He's just a kid!"
"When I first found out, my reaction was exactly the same as yours, but it's true, you can ask others."
"I can testify to this. My son is a regular member of the Dragon Knights Guild. He told me that the Dragon Knights Guild (cfda) was founded by a Slytherin student who was a first-year student when he founded it, and had just turned eleven."
"My God! That's incredible! What's his skill? How did he create such a famous organization in his first year?"
"He does indeed possess extraordinary abilities. I heard that he passed the Apparition test last year, and then during Christmas, he single-handedly defeated more than a dozen adult wizards, including Fudge, the Minister of Magic of the Kingdom of England."
"No, not that many. To be precise, that many people went, but he only knocked down five or six. The others were too intimidated to make a move."
"Is this true? I can't believe a child has this ability."
"Of course it's true. Quite a few people know about it. With more than a dozen wizards present, it's impossible to keep it a secret."
"Look, Fudge is here."
Cornelius Fudge walked in from outside with several Ministry of Magic officials. They greeted people along the way and soon spotted Li Kai and Dumbledore and the others.
When Fuji saw Li Kai, his expression was obviously a little unnatural, probably still holding a grudge about what happened last time.
However, he is a seasoned politician, adept at saying one thing to his heart, another to his face, and behind his back, and his skin is incredibly thick.
Upon seeing Li Kai and Dumbledore, instead of running away, they quickly put on smiles and walked over.
"Albus, it's a pleasure to see you here. I never expected to meet you here." Fudge glanced around, making eye contact with everyone. "And Mr. Lemaître, Professor McGonagall, Professor Snape, Kael'thas. I'm so happy to see so many good friends all of a sudden."
Li Kai nodded slightly and said with a smile, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Minister. You look well."
Isn't it just a contest of who has the thickest skin?
Li Kai believes he's second to none; if you laugh, I laugh; if you change your expression, I change mine. It's acting! Who can't do that?
After exchanging greetings, Fudge sat down on the sofa next to Dumbledore, along with two other people.
One is the Auror Office Master
Rufus Scrimgeour, and Barty Crouch, the current Director of the Department of Magical Exchange and Cooperation.
Both of them are strong contenders for the position of Minister of Magic, and they enjoy high prestige in the wizarding world of England. News about them can often be seen in the newspapers.
Given Fudge's personality, he should be quite wary of these two, but since they're both invited today, they can't possibly act separately. Otherwise, "Singing the Discreet" will definitely criticize them tomorrow.
There is a problem with the relationship between them.
As for the Daily Prophet?
Those are media outlets controlled by the Ministry of Magic, and it's impossible for them to release any negative news related to the Ministry of Magic.
Apart from these three high-ranking officials, the other members of the Ministry of Magic were dispersed to other locations.
"What were you talking about just now?" Fudge asked with a smile. "You seemed to be having a good time. Oh, and you even used soundproofing magic. Were you discussing some secrets?"
"We were indeed discussing some private matters, but we're done now," Dumbledore said, shrugging. "You've come at a really bad time. If you had come a few minutes earlier, perhaps you could have overheard…"
listen."'
"Could you tell me what you were talking about?" Fudge asked meaningfully. "We're friends, so we can chat casually, can't we?"
"Of course," Dumbledore agreed, "we are certainly friends."
At that moment, Mrs. Worre arrived, and Cassandra took her arm, a faint smile on her face.
"Minister Fudge, welcome to Worley Estate." Mrs. Worley said with a smile, "I just saw your wife; she looks very well."
"You too, happy birthday," Fudge replied politely.
"I also invited Ms. Burns. Didn't she come with you?" Mrs. Worley asked.
"Amelia has some things to take care of today, she'll be here later," Scrimgeour said expressionlessly. He always had a stern face, as if he was born unable to smile.
Amelia Borns is the current Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.
Lady Worley sent banquet invitations to representatives of every family in the wizarding world, and Amelia Bornes was the representative of the Bornes family.
Now that most of the important figures have arrived, Mrs. Worley no longer needs to personally greet the guests. The Worley family has many members; even without her presence, the guests will not be neglected.
She chatted with the group of people, not discussing anything important, just talking about everyday family matters.
Fortunately, the place is big enough and the sofas are arranged reasonably, otherwise it would be really inconvenient to chat.
"I think Kyle and Cassandra get along really well," Professor McGonagall suddenly joked. "Can they get married as soon as they turn 18?"
Mrs. Worley glanced at Li Kai, then at Cassandra, whose face was flushed red, and said helplessly, "If that's the case, I'm relieved. That girl Cassandra doesn't know..."
At least, she's always arguing with Kyle. You might not know, but Cassandra has been saying a lot of bad things about Kyle to me lately; she complains that Kyle gets too close to other girls. I, on the other hand, think that...
"It's nothing, they're all still young. It's not good to worry so much. Choosing a partner is one of the most important things in life; how can you make such a decision so easily?"
This was clearly an attempt to exonerate Li Kai, and Cassandra was immediately displeased. She said angrily, "Mom, how can you say something like that in this kind of setting? I—I only..."
Jia was simply stating the facts when she spoke ill of him!
After she finished speaking, she glared at Li Kai, who seemed determined to watch the show from the sidelines and didn't seem to have any intention of interrupting.
Professor McGonagall glanced at Li Kai and said irritably, "This kid is indeed very popular. I've also heard some rumors that he might lack loyalty in love."
"If you ask me, Cassandra should really think this over carefully; she absolutely mustn't give her heart to the wrong person."
Li Kai smiled helplessly. That's why he's a professor; he's so good at smoothing things over. Mrs. Worley is biased towards him, and Professor McGonagall is biased towards Cassandra. Neither side suffers a loss.
Look, Cassandra's mood immediately improved a lot; she must be extremely grateful to Professor McGonagall now.
Just as the atmosphere of the conversation was becoming more and more relaxed and pleasant, a member of the Ministry of Magic suddenly burst into the banquet hall, bringing with him a chilling message.
"Minister, Sirius Black has escaped! It's been confirmed that he's escaped from Azkaban!"
Chapter Forty-four: Taking Lady Worley On A Trip To The Underworld! A Date?
"Minister, Sirius Black has escaped! It has been confirmed that he has escaped from Azkaban!"
Upon hearing this, the entire banquet hall fell silent for a moment, and then erupted into complete chaos.
"My God! Isn't Azkaban guarded by Dementors? How could someone escape from Azkaban?"
"How could this happen? How dare that terrifying thug escape from prison?"
"He killed Peter Pettigrew more than a decade ago, so who will suffer this time?"
"It's hard to say. Those kinds of people are completely inhuman; they could kill any innocent person!"
"Are we in danger right now?"
"Don't be silly, there's nowhere safer in the world than here. Look, Dumbledore is here. Even if the Mysterio came back to life, he wouldn't dare to come."
"Phew, I'm relieved to hear that! But how exactly did Sirius escape Azkaban? It's surrounded by the sea and guarded by Dementors—it's unbelievable! Are Dementors all useless?"
"I told you long ago, those things are unreliable."
"I really don't know what the Ministry of Magic was thinking, entrusting such an important place as Azkaban to a bunch of Dementors. Is it because they don't have the money to pay Aochuan's salary?"
There were all sorts of people talking about it in the banquet hall.
Fudge's face was extremely grim. He glared at everyone and said angrily, "Those Dementors are truly unreliable! They're utterly incompetent idiots!"
Mrs. Worley looked at Li Kai and asked in a low voice, "The guests are quite uneasy. Should we end the banquet?"
Sirius has escaped from prison, and the more crowded the place, the less safe it might be. Mrs. Worley was clearly worried.
Li Kai smiled slightly: "Even if Sirius wants to harm people, he will only choose specific targets. Don't worry, keep playing the music and keep dancing!"
Hearing this, Mrs. Worley felt much more at ease. She rose and went to the stage in the center of the banquet hall, took out her wand and used the amplification spell to say, "Ladies and gentlemen, although there was a small mishap during '967,' please rest assured that everyone at Worley Manor is safe. The banquet will continue. I wish you all a pleasant evening."
After she finished speaking, she instructed the butler, Bruns, to arrange for the artists who had been invited to liven up the atmosphere to perform on stage as planned, before returning to Li Kai and the others.
"I'm sorry, excuse me." Mrs. Worley looked at the group from the Ministry of Magic with a strange expression, wondering why they were still there after such a big incident.
However, since the other party wasn't leaving, she, as the host, certainly wouldn't kick them out. In any case, as long as the Ministry of Magic didn't make any legal adjustments regarding commercial matters, whatever happened would be irrelevant to the Morley family.
The reason Fudge didn't leave was because he was at a loss. The person who had just come to deliver the message said that Sirius had been missing for a full day.
Moreover, the Aurors have already gone to hunt them down, so there's no use in him being anxious, especially since it's after get off work hours and Fudge doesn't want to go back to work overtime.
We only ran a small Sirius; we can hold the meeting tomorrow.
If Voldemort were to come out, Fudge might not mind working overtime.
In addition, Fudge also wanted to hear Dumbledore's opinion. Although he was always wary of Dumbledore, he couldn't help but ask Dumbledore for advice when something big happened.
"Tell me, how did Sirius manage to escape? The Dementors have an unparalleled ability to track living people, how could he possibly have escaped from Azkaban?" Fudge was clearly very puzzled.
Li Kai and Dumbledore exchanged a glance, and Dumbledore clearly thought of something, but he said nothing.
Coincidentally, Li Kai also knew this, and he also did not intend to remind Fuji.
Those familiar with Dementors know that these ghostly creatures are only acutely aware of the emotions of the living, while the emotions of animals are very chaotic, and Dementors cannot sense the emotions of animals.
Or rather, only human fear is the Dementors' favorite food.
That monster is a kind of fear-eating demon from hell; once it transforms into an animal, it loses its purpose.
Animagus can transform people into animals, and skilled spellcasters can use Animagus to transform even without a wand.
These are common sense, but Fudge just couldn't think of them, and even most members of the Ministry of Magic couldn't.
Some people may have thought of this but are unwilling to say it, simply wanting to see certain people embarrass themselves.
From this perspective, Fudge was indeed a competent politician, but he focused all his energy on vying for power and profit, and had long forgotten his professional skills.
Professor McGonagall made no comment. She was always very conventional and her thinking was rather old-fashioned. She probably hadn't realized that Sirius was an unregistered Animagus.
"By the way, Professor Dumbledore, could you go to the alchemy shop tomorrow? I've run into a little problem; perhaps you could help me solve it." Li Kai smiled, changing the subject.
He had no intention of interfering in Sirius's affairs, and he didn't even plan to help Harry capture Peter Pettigrew.
In the original story, Peter Pettigrew is a crucial part of Voldemort's resurrection.
This coward was terrified after being exposed, and in order to find a backer for himself, he could only try to resurrect Voldemort.
Apart from a few Death Eaters who were absolutely loyal to Voldemort, most Death Eaters probably did not want Voldemort to return.
And those Death Eaters who were truly loyal to Voldemort are now in Azkaban!
Therefore, if Peter Pettigrew is not released, no one will resurrect Voldemort.
If Voldemort doesn't come back to life, the wizarding world will remain peaceful, which is not a good thing for Li Kai.
These days, without a good stepping stone, climbing to the top is as difficult as ascending to heaven.
In Li Kai's opinion, no stepping stone was better than Voldemort.
By allowing Voldemort to resurrect and making him feel that the wizarding world is in turmoil, Li Kai will emerge to suppress all the chaos and easily seize power. At that time, he can deal with Voldemort and collect his corpse.
This plan achieves multiple benefits in one fell swoop—isn't it brilliant?
The banquet lasted until after 10 p.m., when guests gradually said their goodbyes and left.
The number of people in Worley Manor dwindled. Li Kai helped Mrs. Worley see Dumbledore and the others off before returning to his room to rest.
A knock suddenly sounded at the door. Li Kai opened the door and saw Mrs. Worley standing at the door wearing only a silk nightgown, holding a tray with her magic.
Through the dim light in the corridor, her curvaceous figure could be vaguely seen.
"Cassandra is asleep. I have something I'd like to discuss with you." Mrs. Worley wore a charming smile. "I've prepared some hot cocoa for you, Kyle. Would you mind if I came in?"
"Of course, please come in." Li Kai smiled and ushered Mrs. Worley in. The two sat facing each other on the sofa.
"Madam, it's very late. You've never come to see me this late before." Li Kai asked proactively, "Is there something important that needs to be done today?"
Mrs. Worley smiled slightly: "Indeed, I have a few very important questions to ask you. You are a reborn person who returned from the underworld, aren't you?"
"Uh!" Li Kai was slightly taken aback: "Who told you about this? We used soundproofing magic when we were talking, you couldn't have overheard us, could you?"
He was about to use Legilimency to find the person who betrayed him when Mrs. Worley said, "No one betrayed you, and no one told me about it. In fact, I did overhear your conversation."
Li Kai frowned and said self-deprecatingly, "So, I ruled out a correct answer right away?"
"Giggle!" Mrs. Worley chuckled. "It's not your fault. Who would have guessed that soundproofing magic could fail?"
"How did you do that?" Li Kai asked with great interest. "I have great confidence in my magic. Even Dumbledore can't ignore my magic."
This is a very important question, because for wizards, magic is the most important weapon.
If the magic loses its effect, it means the wizard is in grave danger.
"Don't worry, Kyle." Madam Worley got up and walked to Li Kai's side, gently kissed him on the cheek, and whispered, "It's not that your magic has lost its effect. This is Worley Manor. The Worley family has been around for so many years, they must have a few signature spells hidden away, right? In fact, as long as you are in Worley Manor, no one can escape the eavesdropping of the manor owner, so I heard everything you were talking about today."
Mrs. Worley exuded a rich, subtle fragrance, and her recent intimate actions made Li Kai somewhat restless.
He forcibly suppressed the romantic thoughts in his heart and said with a solemn expression, "It seems that I can no longer have secret talks on other people's turf. Madam, you have really taught me a lesson."
"I'm so happy," Mrs. Worley said, holding Li Kai's hand. "This way you won't suffer from this again."
Li Kai looked down at his hand, which was being held by Mrs. Worley, and said meaningfully, "Madam, you seem a little off today?"
Mrs. Worley smiled silently: "Is something wrong? I know I'm perfectly normal. You haven't answered my question yet."
"What?" Li Kai was still pondering what was wrong with Mrs. Worley and didn't come to his senses for a moment.
"Are you a reincarnated person? I heard your conversation; Dumbledore said you're someone who returned from the underworld." Madam Worley gazed at Li Kai with her watery eyes and spoke softly, "Is that true?"
Li Kai smiled and asked, "Of course it's true. Would you like to go to the underworld?"
"Can I?" Mrs. Worley asked in surprise, "You can still go to the underworld now?"
"Of course, the Underworld is like my backyard now; I can go whenever I want." Li Kai said casually, "Madam, why are you so interested in the Underworld? Is it because of Mr. Worley? I don't think I've ever heard you mention him."
Mrs. Worley took a sip of hot cocoa and said softly, "Yes, he's been dead for ten years. I wonder if he can come back. Actually, we didn't have much affection for each other; it was an arranged marriage. Right after we got married, he went to America to conduct magical experiments with a woman. They were both killed in the lab because of those experiments. It's a shameful secret the entire Worley family doesn't want to talk about, and I've never told Cassandra about it. If Dumbledore hadn't told me you were a reborn person from the underworld, I probably wouldn't have thought of that husband for ten lifetimes."
"Since you have no feelings for him, why do you care about things in the underworld?" Li Kai didn't know how to comfort Lady Worley, after all, this matter involved her deepest hidden emotions.
"That's where I'll end up after I die, can't I at least be a little concerned?" Mrs. Worley suddenly laughed. "And I'm also curious to know if that b*****d and that woman are still all lovey-dovey in the afterlife..."
Li Kai smiled upon hearing this and asked again, "Would you like to go and see the underworld?"
"When?" Mrs. Worley asked expectantly.
"Right now, I'll take you there," Li Kai said.
"Do I need to change my clothes?" Mrs. Worley asked.
"As long as you don't feel cold, there's absolutely no need," Li Kai said nonchalantly.
Lady Worley hesitated for a moment, then finally made up her mind: "Take me there, let me see what the underworld is like."
Li Kai grasped Madam Worley's hand, and suddenly a purple demonic mist enveloped them both. The window opened automatically, and they burst out instantly.
Outside the window.
Then, with a crisp "crack," the two disappeared into the night sky at the same time.
The Sahara Desert, at the same coordinates as before, but the terrain has completely changed.
Terrifying sandstorms sweep through this area several times a day, and it's not uncommon for the terrain to change dozens of times in a single day.
Li Kai and Mrs. Worley appeared out of nowhere, and he said with a smile, "Wait a moment, it will be ready soon."
The long, strange incantation echoed once more through this ancient, barren land, and a chilling wind swept in from all directions.
Just as she flew out the window, Mrs. Worley's slippers landed inside the house, where she was now standing barefoot on the yellow sand.
A chilling wind suddenly appeared nearby, making her feel bone-deep. She couldn't help but move closer to Li Kai, as it seemed warmer to be near him.
Suddenly, a dark spatial rift appeared not far in front of them.
The chanting stopped, but the eerie wind was even stronger than before.
"Come on, I'll take you on a trip to the underworld."
Li Kai took out a clock that displayed the date and used magic to hang it in the air, so that when they came out of the underworld next time, they would immediately know how much time had passed.
Then he extended his arm, and Mrs. Worley naturally reached out and took it.
The two calmly stepped into the crevice and arrived in the underworld in the blink of an eye.
"Is this the underworld? It's desolate, there's nothing here, and it's so cold!" Lady Worley looked around curiously.
Li Kai took out a silver mask and handed it to Madam Worley, explaining, "Wearing this will prevent you from feeling cold. It's the deathly aura of the underworld corroding you; [but prolonged use will damage your body]."
"And what about you?" Mrs. Worley asked with concern. "Do you only have one mask? Let's get out of here as soon as possible!"
"I don't need that. Don't forget, the underworld is my backyard."
With the talent of the Death Ruler, Li Kai's combat power doubled in the Underworld. The reason he wore a mask last time was just a subconscious act of concealment.
But when he was with Mrs. Worley, he genuinely felt there was no need to hide anything, as if the more he revealed, the more he would gain.
Without much thought, he summoned Zhihe Wangtian directly.
The appearance of the two young dragon gods once again greatly shocked Lady Worley.
"These are the Zhiqiang and Wanda that Cassandra mentioned?" Mrs. Worley exclaimed, stunned. "They're huge! I never imagined I'd see such enormous creatures!"
"Do you like dragons?" Li Kai asked with a smile.
"Of course we love them. No one in the Malfoy family dislikes dragons," Mrs. Worley said happily.
"After we get back this time, I'll leave Wanda 4.9 behind to protect you." Li Kai could tell that Mrs. Worley was actually very insecure; otherwise, she wouldn't have surrendered so early.
Praise this little kid.
"Really?" Mrs. Worley was indeed very happy. "That's wonderful!"
"Let's wander around. We didn't actually explore many places last time."
Li Kai left Wanda to guard the gate as usual, while he took Mrs. Worley and flew off in one direction aboard Zhiqiang.
This time, the direction we chose was completely opposite to the last time, and the scenery along the way was naturally completely different as well.
Whenever Li Kai saw something strange or unusual along the way, he would pause for a moment and collect it into his Emerald Dream.
He felt that his Eye of Magic was about to be upgraded, as if it only needed one opportunity to upgrade into the Eye of the God of Magic.
The Eye of Magic isn't the same as the Fiery Eyes of Truth, but for Li Kai, it was even more useful.
Within a hundred meters, no area with abnormal magic can escape his magical eyes.
The magic power within a region doesn't differ for no reason. If there are differences in magic power, then there must be something in that region that can affect the magic power.
Li Kai was naturally very successful in finding treasures using this method; however, the treasures he found were not necessarily treasures, but could also be dangerous.
Just like now, he noticed that the magic concentration in this area was abnormal, so he immediately decided to blow it up to explore.
As a result, an explosive spell was cast, which directly blasted out a ferocious bone dragon.
Mrs. Worley was taken aback and instinctively hugged Li Kai from behind.
Both of them were dressed very lightly, and at that moment Li Kai deeply felt Mrs. Worley's sense of justice.
Zhiqiang saw that the bone dragon seemed to be extremely angry. Without hesitation, it opened its mouth wide and spewed out a dragon breath that was like magma.
The dragon's breath was a fiery white, filled with a sacred aura.
When the dragon's breath disappeared, the enormous bone dragon was completely gone, not even a single bone fragment remained.
Chapter Forty-five: A Surprise Attack On Lady Worley
Li Kai's second trip to the underworld was noticeably more relaxed and enjoyable than the first.
He deliberately released the aura of a living person, and all the ghosts he encountered along the way revealed their true forms and frantically pounced on them.
Mrs. Worley was often startled as a result, and she couldn't help but hug Li Kai from behind. Eventually, she simply hugged him directly and never let go.
"These are the souls of the underworld? They look so terrifying! They have absolutely no reason!" Mrs. Worley said with lingering fear.
A large number of ghosts have just arrived, and Li Kai has converted them into soul energy using a giant magic stone and stored them away.
"Yes, after a person dies, their soul goes to the underworld, and their consciousness is completely dissipated due to the erosion of death energy. They are born with a hatred for all living things, and they will kill any living person they see."
Li Kai smiled and said, "However, if there happens to be a Soul Stone nearby after arriving in the Underworld, then you can be lucky enough to preserve your consciousness and live a normal life just like in the mortal world."
"The Soul Stone? Is that the black gem you found before?" Mrs. Worley asked.
"Yes, Soul Stones are not rare in the Underworld, but the Underworld has the function of isolating Soul Stones. So only when you happen to encounter a Soul Stone exposed to the air can you enjoy its protection." Li Kai said with emotion, "Soul Stones directly exposed to the air are very rare, so most souls will become those irrational vengeful spirits."
"I understand now. That b*****d might have become a vengeful spirit too, and he'll never have a chance to come back, right?" Mrs. Worley said with a complicated expression.
"Maybe," Li Kai said noncommittally.
"Why don't you give me a definite answer?" Mrs. Worley asked, somewhat displeased.
"Because we haven't seen him, we can't be sure of his condition." Li Kai shook his head. "I don't want to lie to you, even if it makes you feel better. Madam, I think you should accept reality. Even if his consciousness is preserved, he absolutely cannot return to the human world."
"Alright, I understand." Mrs. Worley seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and she smiled easily as she said, "Let's go back, I have some things to discuss with you."
Li Kai nodded slightly: "I'll try to see if I can use Phantom Teleportation in the Underworld."
He hadn't forgotten about it when he came last time, but his main focus was on exploring the underworld, so he chose a different direction when they met.
This time, they didn't intend to stay long, so they naturally chose to use Apparition to travel.
However, whether apparition is possible in the underworld is still a question, so we need to try it.
With a thought, Li Kai took Zhiqiang into the Emerald Dream, and successfully activated the Phantom Shift. He and Lady Worley instantly appeared near the Gate of the Underworld.
"AND!"
Upon seeing Li Kai appear, Wanda growled and nuzzled him affectionately with her head. He smiled and said, "It's time for you to return to the Emerald Dream. See you later."
After taking Wanda into the Emerald Dream, the two returned to the human world.
Li Kai waved his wand to close the gates to the underworld, then looked at the clock fixed in the air. He saw that only three hours had passed, a huge difference from the last time.
This left Li Kai somewhat puzzled: "That's strange, what's going on with this time ratio? Last time I came back, several days seemed to have passed, but this time only three hours have passed? Oh well, never mind, let's go back."
If you don't understand something, it might be because you're not strong enough yet. Once you're stronger, these problems might no longer be problems.
When we returned to Worley Estate, the two cups of coffee that we hadn't finished had gone completely cold.
Li Kai cast a heating spell on the two cups of coffee, and they quickly started steaming again.
He picked up his cup, took a sip of coffee, and asked with a smile, "Is there anything else you'd like to ask, Madam?"
Mrs. Worley gazed at Li Kai with her watery eyes, hesitated for a moment, and said, "I want to ask about your attitude towards Cassandra. I can tell you like her very much. Will you marry her?"
"Of course, as long as she's willing to marry me." Li Kai said seriously, "I'm a very responsible and domineering person, as you can probably tell. If I want something, I will find a way to get it. The reason I don't use force doesn't mean I can't use force, but rather that I have plenty of time to plan things out."
"Madam, our relationship is already quite deep, so I might as well be frank with you. Cassandra is a girl I have my eye on. If she is willing to marry me, that would be best. If she is not willing to marry me, then I will force her to become my mistress."
"But Professor McGonagall said you were still involved with other girls." Mrs. Worley's gaze was somewhat resentful. "Is this what you call taking responsibility?"
"I'm sorry, Madam, you may have misunderstood me." Li Kai chuckled. "The responsibility I'm referring to isn't just about being responsible to Cassandra, but about being responsible to everyone. I'm responsible not only to the girls who like me, but also to myself. I struggled to escape from hell and finally got a second chance at life; I can't let myself suffer, don't you think?"
"You're being promiscuous!" Mrs. Worley said angrily. "Love is sacred; how can you treat it like this?"
Li Kai said calmly, "Madam, isn't it a bit naive of you to talk about love with someone who has lived two lives? To put it bluntly, love is actually a transaction, albeit a transaction involving both the mind and the body. Two people satisfy each other's emotional and physical needs—isn't that the essence of love?"
Mrs. Worley was speechless, then couldn't help but rebuke, "You are utterly shameless! You're just making excuses for your promiscuity!"
"Unfortunately, this is my view on love," Li Kai said meaningfully. "And I can be even more shameless."
"What do you mean?" Mrs. Worley stared intently at Li Kai, a sense of foreboding creeping into her heart.
"What do you mean? You'll find out soon enough!"
After Li Kai finished speaking, his entire body suddenly became ethereal, instantly passing through the coffee table in the middle and arriving in front of Mrs. Worley.
He pinned Mrs. Worley down and whispered, "Madam, are you still going to pretend at a time like this?"
"Kyle! What exactly do you want?" Mrs. Worley looked somewhat panicked, but her eyes also held a hint of expectation. She asked, bewildered, "Why do you say I'm pretending?"
"Did Cassandra tell you that my Legilimency has reached its peak?" Li Kai held Mrs. Worley's hands, preventing her from struggling, and whispered in her ear, "You've been flirting with me all night, intentionally or unintentionally. You think I didn't know? Your Occlumency technique can't stop me at all. Your thoughts are already exposed to me like a skinned lamb. Do you think you can hide it from me?"
Lady Worley, her thoughts exposed, was shocked and furious. Her face flushed red as she rebuked her, "How dare you use Legilimency on me? I am your elder! Don't forget, you still have to marry Cassandra!"
"No, as long as I haven't married Cassandra, you're not my elder." Li Kai said with a smile, "I completely understand the emptiness, loneliness, and coldness you've felt as a widow for over ten years. Now that the opportunity is in front of you, don't you intend to cherish it? Don't deceive yourself. I'm willing to help you dispel your loneliness and warm your heart."
"No! No, that won't do! Ugh—"
Before Mrs. Worley could even struggle, she was rendered powerless to resist by Li Kai's sudden attack.
More than an hour later, Mrs. Worley let out a weak sigh and said softly, "You've succeeded. How am I supposed to face Cassandra now?"
"Didn't you succeed in getting your way?" Li Kai said smugly, toying with a pair of white jade ruyi balls. "If you're worried she won't accept it, then just don't let her know, right?"
"Hmph!" Mrs. Worley closed her eyes and said with a strange expression, "You are truly despicable! I demand that you compensate my daughter and me!"
"Of course, I will definitely make it up to you. I'll make it up to you first, and then I'll make it up to her later. Is that alright?"
"Go to hell! You b*****d!"
.....
The next morning, Ji Kai had breakfast with Wore and her daughter.
"Kyle, did you sleep well last night?" Mrs. Worley said with a smile. "When I passed by your room last night, I thought I heard some noise. Were you playing some kind of game with Cassandra? Although I don't object to your relationship, I must remind you that you are still young, and there are some things you absolutely must not do!"
Li Kai's eyes widened, filled with admiration. This woman was truly a skilled actress. She returned to her room so early in the morning, and how could she act as if nothing had happened last night?
And she can sow discord without any qualms—is she planning to directly undermine someone else's career?
Cassandra glared at Li Kai with a sinister look, and asked angrily, "Tell me, which maid have you taken a fancy to? The Worley family can grant your wish!"
Clearly, Cassandra misunderstood that Li Kai had something going on with one of the maids in the manor.
Li Kai really wanted to explain, but how could he?
Does Cassandra trust her biological mother, or her philandering boyfriend?
Even a fool would know which option to choose, right?
To tell the truth? To drag Madame Vore into this mess directly?
The thought was immediately banished from Li Kai's mind. Given Cassandra's current level of acceptance, she might be able to accept his messy affairs with the maids, but she absolutely could not accept her boyfriend's ambiguous relationship with her mother.
Once the truth is exposed, this girl might just take her own life.
Li Kai was speechless for a moment, unsure how to deal with this situation. He thought to himself, "Is conquest by force really the only option?"
Fortunately, Mrs. Worley didn't intend to push things too far. She feigned surprise and said, "Cassandra, you weren't in Kyle's room last night? Did I hear wrong? Oh, sorry, I misremembered. The sound I heard was coming from the paintings on the wall. You know, those old guys in the paintings sometimes make some noise in the middle of the night."
Cassandra's eyes widened in disbelief as she looked at her mother. "Mom," she said, "which of your statements is true? How can you get something like this wrong? How can I trust you anymore?"
"Cassandra, it's just a small matter, why are you making such a fuss?" Mrs. Worley said casually. "I was just half asleep and misheard, how can you doubt me like that?"
Cassandra said angrily, "Mom! You've made me misunderstand him, and this is no small matter!"
"Then why don't you just apologize to him?" Mrs. Worley said nonchalantly, sipping her milk. "Kyle is a good boy, he's very forgiving, he'll definitely forgive you. You don't need to worry that he'll blame you. Right, Kyle?"
Li Kai, who had been expressionless, could only smile slightly upon hearing this: "Yes, Madam, I don't blame Cassandra at all. The reason she reacted so strongly is because she cares about me too much. I'm overjoyed. Isn't that right, Cassandra?"
Hearing Li Kai say that, Cassandra felt incredibly guilty, but it was impossible for her to apologize, because she was still angry with Li Kai.
On one hand, she was angry that Li Kai was still hung up on other girls, and on the other hand, she was angry that he hadn't offered any explanation earlier.
"Hmph! Who cares about you?" Cassandra said irritably, "Don't flatter yourself!"
...
After breakfast, Li Kai invited Cassandra to visit Gaul.
Cassandra didn't throw a tantrum and obediently followed Li Kaiyi.
They spent the whole day in Gaul.
It's clear that she's in a much better mood; at least she's smiling more.
"Cassandra, are you interested in alchemy and potion research?" Li Kai asked with a smile. "Would you like to study potions with me?"
Cassandra was somewhat tempted; she had to admit that she really liked Li Kai and wanted to be with him every single day.
Although Li Kai kept making her angry, what could she do? This scumbag was one of a kind.
Throughout history, from the founding of Hogwarts to the present, which student can compare to the seasonal version?
Leaving aside the four founders, there are very few records of their deeds, even in history.
As for Merlin?
Sorry, Merlin never attended Hogwarts. He was a great figure active around the fifth century AD, and there are even rumors that Merlin tricked magic from demons.
The power of.
Hogwarts was founded around 990 AD, so how could Merlin have studied there? That was just some Slytherin alumni trying to embellish their own reputations.
It's just a fabricated lie.
Even when Dumbledore was young, he was not as good as Li Kai—what Cassandra did not know was that Li Kai was already someone Dumbledore was wary of.
Li Kai is already so powerful now, who knows how far he will grow in the future?
If Cassandra knew Li Kai's true strength, she would probably admire him even more, because admiring strength is human nature, and no woman would like a weakling.
If so, it's an overflow of maternal instinct.
Cassandra is clearly not the kind of girl who is overly maternal.
However, even though she didn't know just how powerful Li Kai was, it didn't stop her from being completely devoted to him.
After all, Li Kai is tall and handsome, gentle when he needs to be, domineering when he needs to be, and willing to spend money on the girls he likes. Apart from being a bit of a womanizer, he has almost no other flaws.
Cassandra sometimes pondered that someone as outstanding as Li Kai was perhaps destined not to belong to just one girl, so her psychological threshold was gradually lowering.
They're too low-key; they might give in at any moment.
"I am somewhat interested in alchemy and potions," Cassandra said casually, glancing sideways at Li Kai. "However, my skills are nowhere near yours. Aren't you afraid I'll hold you back?"
(The good king) Li Kai put his arm around Cassandra's slender waist and whispered in her ear, "You should know that I don't really care whether I can successfully research potions, after all, that's only..."
Let me earn more Galleons; compared to Galleons, I think being with you is more important.
Cassandra's pretty face and ears instantly turned bright red. She was incredibly shy, but forced herself to say, "I don't believe your sweet talk!"
"Alright, then I'll take that as a yes. I'll take you to the lab." Li Kai made the decision for Cassandra directly.
"Kyle!" Cassandra said, displeased. "I haven't agreed to it yet!"
"No! You agreed!" Li Kai said matter-of-factly, "Anyway, you didn't refuse."
And so, Cassandra reluctantly allowed Li Kai to take her to the lab.
Sylvanas happened to be cleaning the lab, so Li Kai introduced Cassandra to her.
"Sylvanas, this is Cassandra Worre, my girlfriend. If she has any requests, you should try your best to fulfill them," Li Kai said with a smile.
Sylvanas quickly replied respectfully, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Vore. My name is Sylvanas, and I am the young master's most loyal servant. You may call me Sylvanas. My master is this..."
"What are you calling me?"
Cassandra glanced at Sylvanas a few times, then said calmly, "It's a pleasure to meet you too, Lady Sylvanas."
"Hill, you can go out now. I'll call you if I need anything," Li Kai said gently.
"Yes, fellow countrymen."
After Sylvanas left, Cassandra pressed her fiercely, "Tell me honestly, who is she to you?"
Li Kai knew Cassandra would ask this question, which is why he sent Sylvanas away.
He sighed and said helplessly, "Sylvanas was an American witch. She committed suicide by poisoning herself because of a broken heart. That day, I happened to be at St. Mungo's Hospital..."
Dumbledore and his companions demonstrated the resurrection spell, and she was one of the resurrection experiments. After her resurrection, she had nowhere to go, so she devoted herself to serving me, and I couldn't bear to send her away.