Chapter 446: Farewell is Always in Winter
“Jia Na, I know you have many life-saving methods, but battles between Law Planes are far more dangerous than you imagine…“
“So, if you ever encounter danger, I can absolutely have my father, or the Rose Family’s contracted Wizard, or even myself, come to your aid at the first possible moment.”
Listening to Vivian’s slightly agitated tone, Jia Na no longer refused and finally accepted the calamity crystal.
As of now, Jia Na had accumulated quite a few life-saving methods.
For example, the white bone badge Anthony-Black Sparrow gifted to Jia Na, and the Star Guard Professor Uta also gave her as a task reward, were both protective magic items capable of resisting fatal injuries.
Failing that, Jia Na could also have the Hundred-Eyed Mirror Demon open the Sealed Door and escape to the Mirror Layer Domain for refuge; or she could transform into an Oak Sprite and flee at a speed comparable to the wind.
Not to mention, Jia Na also had many valuable magic items that could enhance her life-saving abilities.
For instance, the top-tier wizard robe she was currently wearing, gifted by the Tongling Group, and the magical accessories on her neck and ears, custom-made for her by Psychic Jewelry, along with the “Outdoor Escape Special” sheepskin boots designed for Jia Na by Qiliya Workshop, which featured wind-element magic patterns.
Just these alone, to some extent, meant Jia Na’s net worth was already close to surpassing many direct descendants of Wizard families.
After Jia Na accepted the calamity crystal, the atmosphere between the two became silent until Jia Na took out a red glowing crystal ball from her thorn bracelet, breaking the silence once more.
“I was originally going to give this to you on your birthday. Although the day hasn’t arrived yet, I’ll give it to you now.”
“This is… blood essence!?”
Looking at the Blood Red glowing crystal inside the crystal ball, the instinctive craving from the depths of her bloodline almost made Vivian immediately recognize the item.
“That’s right, and it’s top-grade blood essence from Atlantis. Even if you don’t need it now, one day, you’ll find a use for it.”
blood essence is generally used to purify the bloodlines of magic pets or Wizard Apprentices of the Bloodline Side, making it a relatively common material.
However, top-grade blood essence, as of now, aside from possibly being found in the Vampire Duke’s castle in the Shadow World, can only be produced in places dominated by extraordinary creatures, such as Dragon Keep, the Atlantis Crystal Palace, or the Elf Forest.
Moreover, top-grade blood essence has always been invaluable and rarely circulates on the market.
Precisely for this reason, many Bloodline Side Apprentices who follow the Warlock path will settle for less, spending a large sum of money at the Witch Faction or other second-tier Wizard Gathering Places to purchase Bloodline Potions, which have similar effects—but their effectiveness is far from that of top-grade blood essence.
The blood essence in Jia Na’s hand was one of the rewards she received from Atlantis after completing the “Purification of the Deep Sea Mermaid” mission assigned by Richard-Eva. It was, without a doubt, a hundred percent premium product.
Although this item was not very useful for an apprentice like Jia Na, who did not specialize in bloodlines, for Vivian, who was transitioning to the Warlock path, it was a top-tier material that was hard to come by.
However, Vivian had only recently awakened her Cornas King Snake bloodline, and it was still too early; she hadn’t reached the bloodline evolution stage yet. Therefore, Jia Na had planned to wait until Vivian’s birthday this year to give it to her.
But unexpectedly, this time had to be moved up due to their separation. “I—Jia Na—this must have cost you a lot of money, right?”
Feeling the pure power from within the blood essence, Vivian, who had been feeling down, completely forgot about being eliminated by the White Tower. Her mind was filled with the urge to consume the blood essence.
“It didn’t cost anything; I obtained it by chance—”
“Gulp—”
Listening to Vivian’s unconscious swallowing, Jia Na couldn’t help but find it a little amusing.
“Wake up quickly, or you’ll start drooling.”
“Ah, I won’t! Don’t talk nonsense!”
Forcing her attention away from the blood essence, Vivian also looked up and then firmly pushed the blood essence back towards Jia Na.
“This item of yours is much more valuable than the calamity crystal. I absolutely cannot accept it—”
“Are you sure?”
Seeing Vivian’s insincere expression, Jia Na smiled and shook the crystal ball containing the blood essence in front of Vivian’s eyes. “I—I don’t want it! Put it away quickly!”
“If you don’t want it, I’ll sell it—”
“Then I’ll buy it!”
Hearing this, Jia Na slowly put away her smile, then solemnly placed the blood essence back into Vivian’s hand.
“The market price of this item isn’t much higher than the calamity crystal, and it won’t generate much value if it stays with me.”
“But—”
“You listen to me first.”
Seeing Vivian about to object, Jia Na still firmly held down her hand, which was trying to return the blood essence.
“Vivian, I once told you that you would be a friend who fights alongside me, in the past and in the future—”
“And you also said that you always consider me your best friend—and I feel the same way.”
Her voice was gentle, like a spring breeze.
Even though Jia Na didn’t deliberately use her “Voice of Heaven” talent to soothe the soul, after hearing Jia Na’s words, Vivian’s eyes couldn’t help but redden.
“Thank you, Jia Na—”
“Between us, there’s no need for thanks.”
Repeated help when funds were tight, and Vivian’s fearless self-sacrifice in protecting her when they encountered the Blood Red Warlord’s attack—
Also, the first dumplings from another world, the first gift during the New Year, the first bouquet of flowers after a performance—
Even though Jia Na’s initial intentions weren’t simple when they first met, after more than two years of spending time together, even if Jia Na’s heart was cold, it had long since gradually let down its guard in the face of the other’s unreserved trust and genuine kindness, reciprocating with sincerity.
The path of a Wizard seeking immortality is destined to be lonely.
However, before this loneliness descended, Jia Na still hoped to have more genuine companionship in her life.
That way, at least in the future, Jia Na could still possess a warm memory to cherish.
