## Chapter 26: Body Modification Experiment

    The month of August, known as the “Month of Scrolls” in the legends of the Starlight Continent, is dedicated to knowledge and wisdom.

    As August arrived, Su Nan began to get busy, focusing on his own growth.

    Firstly, he started learning new spells.

    He only had two First-Ring Spells at his disposal: “Charm Human” and “Shield Spell”.

    The former’s effect was self-explanatory.

    The latter allowed him to conjure an invisible and transparent shield the size of a tower shield, capable of floating and rotating 360 degrees, automatically blocking attacks from all directions.

    As the Shield Spell utilized a force field effect, it could even negate intangible attacks like spiritual shock or soul damage.

    Considering his own safety, Su Nan naturally chose to learn “Shield Spell” first.

    *【Reading “Shield Spell Model”, ‘Shield Spell’ learning progress +0.02%】*

    First-Ring Spells were significantly more difficult than Zero-Ring Spells.

    Su Nan estimated that it would take him about forty days to master the Shield Spell with the aid of Revitalization Potions.

    The time needed to master “Charm Human” would likely be similar.

    His second task was to craft Rune Stones.

    As this was his first attempt, he chose the relatively stable Earth energy particles.

    The selected gem was a Black Opal, which was compatible with force field protection properties.

    “Unfortunately, Starry Blue Sapphire is too expensive, costing over a thousand gold coins for a single one. If I had it, the effect would be much better.”

    Su Nan thought regretfully.

    Using Starry Blue Sapphire as the carrier would significantly increase the power of the final product by at least double.

    However, that would be throwing money away, something he couldn’t afford yet. He had to settle for Black Opal instead.

    Black Opal is a green opal with black spots and golden particles, displaying an odd beauty.

    As Su Nan infused the gem with the condensed, yellowish-brown energy rune, it instantly emitted a hazy light.

    The light only lasted for four or five seconds before fading quickly.

    The Black Opal seemed unchanged, but upon closer inspection, one could see a layer of mysterious and intricate patterns on its surface.

    *【Successfully crafted Rune Stone, ‘Magic Item Crafting’ learning progress +0.5%】*

    “Huh?”

    Su Nan was slightly taken aback.

    How did it trigger the ‘Magic Item Crafting’ skill?

    But then, he quickly realized.

    Energy runes were a branch of enchanting, and crafting something with energy runes combined with gems could be considered a Magic Item, making it unsurprising that it triggered the ‘Magic Item Crafting’ skill.

    “I thought I had to find relevant books to trigger this skill, but I accidentally triggered it beforehand.”

    The next day.

    Su Nan came to the room where the Giant Lizard was being held.

    Confined in a narrow and cramped cage, forced to undergo blood and energy extraction every day, the Giant Lizard had suffered greatly in the past month.

    Now, upon seeing Su Nan enter, it merely raised its eyelids before lying motionless on the ground, seemingly resigned to its fate.

    Su Nan opened the metal cage and lifted the Giant Lizard out with his Master’s Hand. He then brought it to the spacious laboratory and placed it on the experimental table.

    To accommodate the Giant Lizard’s massive size, the experimental table was specially crafted, exceeding ten meters in length.

    Although he had decided to transform the Giant Lizard into a Magical Companion, Su Nan didn’t rush into action.

    All creatures, upon transforming into Magical Companions, would awaken at least one Spell-like ability.

    The type of Spell-like ability they awaken depended primarily on their innate abilities.

    For example, feline creatures generally awaken Spell-like abilities related to illusions or shadow stealth after transforming into Magical Companions.

    Serpent creatures, on the other hand, would usually awaken Spell-like abilities related to poison.

    As for this exotic species possessing Dragon-Lizard blood, Su Nan guessed that it would most likely awaken Spell-like abilities related to physical enhancement.

    For a Wizard Apprentice, this Spell-like ability would undoubtedly be among the least desirable.

    They had plenty of ways to enhance their bodies, and there was no need to waste precious awakening opportunities.

    Therefore, Su Nan planned to modify the Giant Lizard’s body before officially signing the contract to transform it into a Magical Companion, giving it an additional ability that might allow it to awaken something other than physical enhancement during the transformation process.

    As for the direction of body modification, the book he obtained earlier, *Extraction and Modification of the Green Chameleon’s Abilities*, could be used for this purpose.

    “Even though you’re not a chameleon, you belong to the same order of lizards and should have decent compatibility with color-changing abilities.”

    Su Nan reached out, and a cage on the table behind him floated towards him, landing in his palm.

    Inside the cage was a Green Chameleon.

    While not a magical creature, this species was still quite rare.

    He had to rely on Mu Zhuo from the Fire Fox Trading Company to find enough for experimentation.

    Swoosh!

    Su Nan waved his hand again, and a sharp surgical knife appeared in his hand.

    At this point, the Giant Lizard finally sensed something amiss and began to struggle frantically, but its weakened body was unable to escape the Master’s Hand’s restraint.

    It then whimpered in distress, its vertical pupils displaying a human-like plea.

    “Don’t worry, you’ll be fine. You’ll become stronger after the experiment is over.”

    Su Nan cast a Sleep Curse, and the Giant Lizard’s eyelids flickered a few times before falling into a deep sleep, ceasing its struggle.

    The laboratory was then filled with the sound of the sharp blade cutting through flesh.

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