Transcending the Magic Era: The Supreme Female Archmage

Chapter 131 When three people walk together, one of them is bound to be a fool.

After Chu Qiuchi finished preparing the fake medicine, it was already late at night, so the group decided to go find General Jimo the next day.

Meanwhile, General Song and General Luo, having received the news, also rushed back from the forest. After visiting Ji Mohan, the three of them went together to Ji Mosen's camp.

Ji Mohan briefly explained how he was rescued, and then began to discuss the mutated potion and the masked man with the others.

General Song said, "Do you think those who were chasing you were successfully mutated beastmen? But after they died, they left nothing but that mask. If they were truly beastmen, how could they not have magic rune cores? That's their source of power."

General Luo also said with doubt, "Yes, this doesn't make sense."

Ji Mohan took out a magic rune crystal core from his mental space and handed it to them, "Look at this crystal core. This is the magic rune crystal core of the first mutated magical beast that Qiu Chi and the others found. You can try putting some magic power into it."

The two accepted the crystal core with some skepticism, then channeled a little magic into it, and their expressions immediately changed drastically.

Ji Mosen, sitting at the head of the table, asked anxiously upon seeing this, "What's wrong? What did you find?"

General Song said with a solemn expression, "Commander, the surface of this crystal core appears to be intact, but its interior has been completely etherealized. A slight increase in magic power can crush it into powder."

Upon hearing this, Ji Mosen remained silent for a moment before speaking with some doubt: "If that's the case, then why would the beast race research this kind of mutation potion? The crystal core has become ethereal, so isn't that overdrawing their own power? In that case, the crystal core will probably completely dissipate after a few attacks."

“Yes, Father, I only just discovered this myself. That’s why I feel this is somewhat different from my previous guesses. I’m not sure whether the person who developed this drug did it intentionally, or whether this mutated drug really has this side effect.”

Ji Mohan paused slightly before continuing, "This potion can indeed stimulate the beast race to evolve to a certain extent, rapidly increasing their strength. However, in the long run, the disadvantages far outweigh the advantages! As for those beast race members who don't even leave behind their crystal cores after death, the fact that they can still remain conscious might have other reasons."

General Song asked thoughtfully, "General Jimo, do you think the beastmen know that this potion is depleting their own power?"

Ji Mohan shook his head slightly, "I'm afraid they might not know, otherwise they wouldn't have let so many people take it. I think they probably believe it's a side effect of the drug, and that as long as the side effect is resolved, there won't be any problems."

General Luo listened for a long time, looking completely bewildered, and scratched his head sheepishly. "So you mean the person who developed this mutation potion might be a good person? He's not helping the beastmen at all, but harming them? That's too outrageous! Are the beastmen really that stupid?"

Sitting at the head of the table, Ji Mosen said calmly, "I think it's possible. You know, the beastmen don't understand alchemy. If done properly, it's possible to fool them. Of course, this is just a hypothesis. Maybe it really is just a side effect, or maybe there's a way to suppress it."

He then sighed, "I just don't know who is secretly helping the beastmen develop this mutation potion."

Suddenly, as if struck by a thought, his eyes lit up. "That's right, Minghui came to me today asking about someone!"

The three people below looked at him simultaneously and asked in unison, "Who is it?"

"A man who has been dead for many years, you should all know him, he is Huo Heng, who was known as one of the two alchemy saints along with Puyang Yucheng back then." As he spoke, a faint trace of nostalgia flashed in Ji Mosen's eyes.

General Song narrowed his eyes, his fingers unconsciously tapping the table. "I do know, but why would Minghui suddenly ask about someone who has been dead for many years? Does she suspect he's still alive?"

"No, she was just asking casually. Besides, it was his grandfather and I who went to confirm it back then; the person was already dead. Could he possibly come back to life?"

Ji Mohan glanced at him and shook his head helplessly. "Father, why did you suddenly bring this up? I thought you had noticed something suspicious!"

Ji Mosen smiled and said, "What I mean is, the person who could develop this kind of potion must be a genius like Huo Heng. He was excessively clever back then, coming up with one ingenious idea after another. Many practical potions today were developed by him. So, you can follow this direction and perhaps you'll find something!"

General Luo looked at everyone and said again in a simple and honest manner, "Commander, what you said makes some sense!"

General Song gave him a slightly concerned look, then turned his head, a thoughtful glint in his eyes. "I think it's a bit odd that Minghui came to ask this at this time. Those little ones are all very clever!"

Ji Mohan nodded in agreement, "Yes, I also think this is too much of a coincidence. Why him of all people? And her grandfather is clearly closer to Huo Heng, so why did he specifically come to ask you?"

Ji Mosen waved his hand dismissively: "She just doesn't want to touch on her grandfather's painful past. Huo Heng's death was confirmed by his grandfather and me personally, so there's definitely no problem."

General Song raised the question again, "Commander, how did you confirm his death? Did you see it with your own eyes?"

"No, that's not it. Although we didn't see it with our own eyes, we found his belongings, and there are no doubts about the signs of a struggle at the scene!"

"Father, are all his belongings still here?" Ji Mohan asked as well.

"Hmm, they should all be there! But I can't say for sure, how would I know how much they have? We didn't find anything else anywhere else either."

General Song chuckled lightly, raising an eyebrow slightly: "Then that's even more wrong!"

General Luo's gaze swept over the group, "Something's not right? Why are you all fixated on a dead man?"

General Song turned around and patted his shoulder affectionately. "Old Luo, don't rush, let me finish!" Then he continued, "He's dead, but why are none of his belongings touched?"

"This..." Ji Mosen hesitated for a moment before saying, "The Poison Demon Wolf Clan attacked them because of those top-grade magic potions. After he died, those magic potions were taken away, leaving only some scraps. As for the rest, they probably don't need them, right?"

"That makes sense. So what are Minghui and the others suspecting?" General Song muttered to himself, his eyes darting around.

The tent fell silent as everyone fell into deep thought.

General Luo looked around, glancing here and there. Suddenly, he slammed his hand on the table in frustration. "Why are you all always guessing? Just call the person over and ask them directly..."