Chapter 58: The Experiment Report

Fortunately, now equipped with a portable space, Qi Xiao brought along some simple alchemical equipment for this journey, allowing him to conduct research at any time. Qi Xiao first tossed a crystal ball, securing it onto a small table he had set up, ensuring it would continuously record his experiments.

He took out fine tweezers, scissors, and brushes, handling the feather samples with utmost care. After a simple arrangement, Qi Xiao produced a portable microscope—a small and exquisite instrument capable of magnifying the feather’s details to examine its microstructure and magical patterns. He had even brought an element analyzer and a magic detector, anticipating a lengthy expedition.

With all preparations complete, Qi Xiao gently placed the feather of the Luminous Bird on the table. He first observed the feather’s details and patterns, then used the element analyzer to examine its elemental composition, searching for possible magical components.

Ordinary Luminous Bird feathers are composed purely of keratin, constructed from the shaft and vanes. However, upon ascending to the extraordinary, the feathers not only became more refined in structure but also contained unique magical elements. Qi Xiao, through meticulous observation, discovered that these feathers, aside from keratin, integrated some rare magical elements and energies, which seemed related to light and the cycles of sun and moon.

Using the element analyzer, Qi Xiao detected traces of light elements within the feather—a substance resonating with solar and lunar energy, capable of enhancing the feather’s brilliance and magical affinity. The light elements within the feather resonated with the splendor of sun and moon, forming a unique energy pattern, likely the reason behind the feather’s special magical effects.

Under the microscope, Qi Xiao observed intricate magical arrays embedded in the microstructure of the feather, forming synchronously with its growth, somewhat akin to the principle of magical runes. Moreover, the internal energy flow exhibited an orderly cycle, which not only maintained the feather’s vitality but also provided propulsion for the Luminous Bird’s flight.

Qi Xiao tentatively concluded that these extraordinary feathers might possess properties such as enhancing spell effects, increasing casting speed, or providing additional magical protection, and could likely serve as an ingredient in potions requiring solar and lunar elements.

To verify his hypothesis, Qi Xiao conducted a series of alchemical experiments during the flight, including soaking the feathers in various alchemical reagents and using them as magical mediums for small-scale spell casting. The experimental results showed that these feathers indeed served excellently as magic amplifiers, especially excelling in light and wind magic. Unexpectedly, they also performed well in constructing illusion and spatial arrays.

Midiel watched Qi Xiao’s sequence of operations quietly throughout the journey, saying nothing and offering no interruption. Qi Xiao found himself, for the first time, conducting experiments under someone’s gaze—and that someone was his own teacher.

Fortunately, it was not alchemy, merely research; after overcoming the initial discomfort, Qi Xiao regained his composure. As they neared Letta Federation, Qi Xiao concluded his research and compiled a comprehensive list:

1. Magical Amplification:
Luminous Bird feathers contain natural magical energy and can be used as amplifiers in magical rituals and potions, increasing the strength of magical effects.

2. Flight Assistance:
The feathers are light and imbued with wind magic energy, making them suitable for creating flying potions or vehicles, enhancing flight capabilities.

3. Illusion Creation:
The light elements within the feathers can be harnessed to create illusions, granting spellcasters more advanced effects in illusion and invisibility spells.

4. Energy Storage:
Luminous Bird feathers can store magical energy within them, serving as single-use sources of mana to power spells or magical devices.

5. Light-Based Healing:
The feathers possess gentle healing properties, capable of treating minor wounds and illnesses, and in some cases accelerating cellular regeneration.

6. Psychic Communication:
Feathers can serve as mediums for psychic communication, strengthening telepathic spells and facilitating spiritual exchange between creatures.

7. Magical Protection:
When woven into garments or armor, feathers provide additional magical defense, shielding against specific types of magical attacks.

8. Unexpected Effect—Temporal Interference:
In certain circumstances, Luminous Bird feathers can slightly interfere with the flow of time; though unstable, they may be used to craft time-related magical items.

9. Unexpected Effect—Spatial Positioning:
Their affinity with spatial magic makes these feathers rare tools for spatial positioning—helpful for determining locations or creating temporary spatial markers in complex structures.

10. Unexpected Effect—Soul Binding:
Luminous Bird feathers can forge a faint link with the wearer’s soul, potentially used in soul-binding spells to enhance spiritual connections with magical items.

11. Unexpected Effect—Elemental Resonance:
Under specific conditions, the feathers can trigger elemental resonance, amplifying the strength of certain elements in their surroundings and providing extra magical energy for elemental spells.

12. Unexpected Effect—Magical Marking:
Feathers can be used as magical markers, acting as beacons in tracking and locating spells, increasing their precision.

Qi Xiao meticulously documented every aspect of his research on the feathers, and looked upon the report with satisfaction. Among extraordinary bird feathers, those of the Luminous Bird were not considered precious—otherwise, they would have attracted more study. Qi Xiao’s thorough and methodical approach was mainly to hone his experimental and research abilities using this material.

With no prior research, and his own curiosity, it was a perfect experimental subject. The results, however, brought Qi Xiao some pleasant surprises. While the earlier functions were within his expectations, the later abilities, though faint to the point of near nonexistence, nonetheless hinted at potential ties to time and space. This alone was enough to raise the market value of Luminous Bird feathers—a fine selling point.

Qi Xiao now had an idea: to use these feathers as a base material for a batch of potions. Unfortunately, his supply was limited to what he held; perhaps next time, he could pluck a few more from Little White and offer some compensation in return...

Rubbing his chin, Qi Xiao deemed it feasible—a win-win situation. After all, extraordinary birds could control their feather growth; at most, it would be bald for a few days, and he imagined it wouldn’t mind too much.

Azure Veil had already arrived in the Letta Federation, but did not stop at Pat City as before. Instead, it swept over the city, heading straight for the heart of the Federation.

The venue for each Violet Gold Auction was always different; this session was held in the capital of Letta Federation—Vestalia.