CHAPTER 478: 037 SWEEP

Carl had never forgotten that he had once received a piece of witchcraft from the Grey Robed Wizard Adison.

The Soul-Splitting Spell!

This was a kind of witchcraft that could split the soul, sealing a part of it inside a Life Box. If the original body died, the soul could be resurrected with the help of the Life Box. Although it would weaken one’s strength, it could save their life. It was said to be an ancient Witch-Demon practice.

However, the complete version of this witchcraft was Third-tier, and it was extremely dangerous for First-Ring and Second-Circle Wizards to practice it.

The split soul could potentially turn against the original body.

However... if Nightmare Galoya’s Spiritual Possession Technique is added, it could solve this flaw.

But at the same time, the weakened version of the Soul-Splitting Spell also lost the meaning of the Life Box, as there was no way to resurrect the original body after death.

"It doesn’t matter." Carl smiled indifferently, "Right now, all I’m thinking about is being able to get out. It’s unnecessary to give myself an extra life with the help of a Life Box."

Without reaching the Third-tier, the Soul-Splitting Spell would not be complete.

Unless he was in the same desperate situation as the Grey Robed Wizard Adison, he would not practice it.

In the following days, Carl left the trifles to Evgeny and began to meditate in secluded cultivation.

"Master, rest assured, I will take care of everything properly for you."

Holding the token and bowing, Evgeny stepped back and then left with big strides, her face flushed with wild joy.

"Second sister!"

"Aunt!"

"How did it go?"

The survivors of the Pelo family had been waiting outside the door, and when they saw her come out, they swarmed over.

"It worked!" Evgeny clenched her teeth and swung her arm fiercely, "Conni... Master has ordered that the people from the three great families must all leave the Dream Market within seven days."

"Those who are unwilling to leave... well, they won’t be leaving!"

"And another thing!" She smiled, "Aside from personal belongings, nothing else can be taken. Everything belongs to me... to the Master."

"Let’s go!"

"We’ll visit the Allen family first!"

The token in her hand had a wisp of aura derived from the Dream Treasure Bead, which could support casting spells to a certain extent.

Now, Evgeny might be the only one in the entire Dream Market, besides Carl, capable of exerting a Wizard’s strength. Naturally, she had no need for restraint!

"It’s really unexpected." Someone lamented, "Of the four major families in the market, our Pelo family was the first to fall, yet ultimately we are the ones standing here!"

"Yeah!"

"Of the four major families of the Dream Market, the last one remaining is our seemingly insignificant branch..."

"It’s like a dream!"

"There are no longer any four major families now; the entire Dream Market belongs to Mr. Conni."

"Yes!"

"That’s right."

Carl only said to drive people away. As for how to drive them, or what to do with those who wouldn’t leave? There was a lot of room for maneuver in that. And for Evgeny’s faction, this was an opportunity to profit.

In the following days, the Dream Market was thrown into chaos.

The members of the four great families wailed incessantly, and those with enemies outside looked utterly desperate.

Not everyone had the courage to leave a place they had been rooted in for over a hundred years to face the unknown environment outside.

Exile!

Investigation!

Suppression!

Evgeny even formed a law enforcement team, planning to thoroughly cleanse the Dream Market.

Unexpectedly, after her actions, not only the members of the four great families left but also other merchants and Wizards.

Looking at the empty market, Evgeny was bewildered. "What’s going on? Why has everyone left?"

If the ’Master’ found out that she had not only driven away the members of the four great families but also ruined the market, then... The possible consequences made her shiver.

"Second sister." Someone whispered, "This doesn’t really concern us. The previous Dream Market had four major families that restrained each other, so none dared to go too far. That’s why merchants dared to do business here without fearing suppression or revenge."

"Now, the market is dominated by a single party. Here, ’Mr. Conni’ is the law, and those unsure of his character are naturally worried."

"Moreover..." He glanced outside and said, "Everyone has heard by now that ’Mr. Conni’ has offended the Six Rings Tower. How could this place still be safe? Of course they all left!"

"This..." Evgeny hesitated, then said, "Will Master accept this explanation?"

"He should... right?"

"I hope so."

Looking at her brother, Evgeny covered her face with her hands. "The lives of everyone in our branch are in the Master’s hands."

* * *

「One month later.」

"Master!" Evgeny, with a fawning expression, presented the documents, "These are the items I had my people collect from the various great families recently. They’re all placed in your vault."

"In addition to three complete Wizard Towers, there are also two half-finished ones, and some Potions that can enhance spiritual power."

"Oh, right..." she added, "There are also several sets of Second-order inheritances, all of which I’ve sealed without letting anyone peek, including me."

There were quite a few items, but other than the three Wizard Towers, the rest were essentially optional for Carl.

He wasn’t short of inheritances. What he lacked were top-tier inheritances and unique Secret Techniques.

As for resources... The Clan Leaders of the three great families had all died by his hand, so naturally, their Wizard Robes and Magic Wands became his spoils of war.

Not to mention the wealthy Gold—even Second-order Seals were plentiful, so resources were also not in short supply.

Seeing Carl unmoved, Evgeny took another step forward, presenting the prepared trump card, "This is a Spirit Wisdom Droplet refined by Blaise."

Carl’s eyes lit up.

The Spirit Wisdom Droplet was made with a spirit core as the main material, augmented with over a dozen rare materials and several dozen common items.

It could significantly enhance a Wizard’s spiritual power. Let alone a First-Ring Wizard, even a Second-Circle Wizard would benefit greatly from this Potion.

Investigation Technique!

The Spirit Light of the witchcraft enveloped the amber-like Potion, and a rich, vibrant essence filled his senses.

Indeed!

Taking the Spirit Wisdom Droplet, Carl swallowed it in one gulp. He closed his eyes to silently feel the effect, then asked, "Only one droplet?"

"No, there’s another." Evgeny said carefully, "Because it was the first time refining this kind of Potion, Blaise made a few mistakes. But I believe if there are enough materials, the success rate will increase over time."

Carl’s expression darkened slightly. Based on the current success rate, cultivating with the Potion was less effective than directly consuming a spirit core.

PHEW... Forget it! It always starts like this. As long as the success rate improves, the Potion will definitely be more effective than direct consumption.

"Yes." Evgeny nodded in agreement, hesitating for a moment before saying, "About the market recently..."

"Everyone has left?" Carl said, "I know."

"They lack foresight and fail to recognize your greatness, Master." Evgeny let out a sigh of relief and was even more sycophantic. "As long as you release the news, those who can’t make it outside will naturally come back."

"But..." she continued, "People from the Six Rings Tower have built two new Wizard Towers near the market. That might cause some trouble."

As she spoke, she quietly looked up at Carl.

These two newly-built Wizard Towers were situated right at the entrances of the Dream Market, ensuring that anyone entering or leaving had to pass through the firepower range of the towers.

Like two nails, they pinned the Dream Market down.

The reputation of the Six Rings Tower also acted as a silent warning, making anyone wanting to enter the market reconsider.

No one wanted to offend the Six Rings Tower, even if it was just a possibility.

Thus, in just a month, the once bustling Dream Market had become a place of empty and deserted streets.

Carl scoffed, "Heh... Are they trying to confine me here?"

"However, after the sneak attack by the three great families, I have the complete Dream Treasure Bead. The Tower should also be aware that currently, no one here can suppress me unless they send a Three-Circle Wizard over."

Deploying a Three-Circle Wizard to deal with a minor figure like him was, upon reflection, unrealistic.

"Master, it’s alright." Evgeny said, "The resources within the market are enough for us to survive here for a century or more. And we can raise livestock and grow vegetables and fruit."

Carl shook his head slightly. "A century or more?"

"Let’s not talk about that now. Have you found the people I asked you to look for?"

"The Wizard capable of constructing a Second-order Wizard Tower?" Evgeny looked up and said, "Apart from Wizards from the Kaliem Continent, few in the Magic Forest are capable of building a Second-order Wizard Tower."

"Especially those nearby... I only found two."

She took out a Magic Paper, which displayed the names and life records of two individuals, much like profiles.

"Master Builder Alexander, a Wizard who appears and vanishes unpredictably—some say he might be Second-Circle."

"Gai, the brother of the Clan Leader of the Seib family, a genius obsessed with Wizard Towers."

Carl took the Magic Paper and nodded in satisfaction. "Good job!"

Over the past month, he too had made significant gains. Especially with the Dream Treasure Bead’s repair, he had comprehended certain abilities from it.

Now, he could not only possess others but also, using the Treasure Bead, channel a portion of his power to the possessed individual.

First, I need to get the Second-order Wizard Tower built!