Mysterious Journey

Chapter 823 Speculations on the Potion Sequence

"Bat liver, that's a stabilizer, right?"

Aileen said excitedly, glancing at the somewhat puzzled Potions professor, and quickly added, "If I'm not mistaken, the role of bat liver in potions should be to neutralize toxins while ensuring the coexistence of various potion ingredients. This may not be in line with nutrition, but it is very much in line with the occult –"

Bats first appeared 59 million years ago and are one of the most successful mammals.

Strictly speaking, humans, with their relatively short history, are inferior in terms of physical structure.

Even in the 59 million years since, the size and structure of bats have not changed significantly. Bats have survived various environmental changes, including various extinction events in geological history – this indicates that the body structure of bats has become perfect. It can adapt to various environments on Earth, including hot and arid tropical deserts and dark and humid rainforests, and even temperate to cold plains and mountains.

The two most important factors are the bat's ability to resist viruses and its DNA characteristics.

Like most mammals, bats can be infected with viruses, but they do not experience fever or inflammation like other animals. Instead, they achieve a similar effect with the high metabolic body temperature of flight.

This is because the heat shock protein HSP in bat cells can promote the correct folding of proteins and promote the heat resistance of cells.

Of course, the more important function is that this high body temperature replaces the mechanism of inflammatory fever, so that the virus and high body temperature in the bat form a balance mechanism. At the same time, in the long-term evolution, the bat has evolved a super DNA repair mechanism.

"Repair, balance, detoxification... Oh, and the last one should be the 'affix' enhancement from the liver?"

Aileen thoughtfully ticked off her fingers, her eyes becoming brighter.

Perhaps, just like the reason for choosing pufferfish eyes, the most likely reason for choosing the liver, which bears the "detoxification" effect in mammals, as the core organ for bats in medicine, is naturally to value its "detoxification" ability.

You know, pufferfish eyes, nettle stings, and even bat body fluids themselves carry a considerable degree of biological toxicity.

If you don't use the power of magic media, and simply use magic to remove toxins and harmful substances out of thin air, with the current biological foundation of the magical world, it is almost equivalent to turning a glass of pure water into a panacea.

"Spell medium, yes..."

Aileen subconsciously glanced at the wand in her hand and raised her eyebrows in sudden realization.

"This explains why in many books potions are equated with spells –"

As the oldest wizarding school in the magical world, Hogwarts may occasionally hire a few less reliable wizards, but on some basic concepts of consensus, neither the magical world nor the school will have too many deviations.

Potions, a mysterious symbol that has been inseparable from wizards since ancient times, is much more profound than she imagined.

[Perhaps in your eyes, both seem to be processes completed with the help of cauldrons and flames, but this is only the most superficial understanding and presentation... Potions are not only made with those tangible materials, but also magic...]

[You are here to learn the precise science and strict art of potion making... Many do not believe this is magic... The wonderful truth contained in the fragrance of potions... I can teach you... to brew glory...]

The opening remarks, potion knowledge, and biological theories of the two previous potions professors intertwined in Aileen's mind. Under several confirmations, the vague guess in her heart gradually became clear.

Potions originated from the differentiation of ancient alchemy, and the two have been clearly separated for thousands of years.

This means that there is a clearly defined boundary between them.

If modern chemistry in the non-magical world has begun to touch the field of "modern alchemy", then pharmaceutics based on modern chemistry should also belong to "modern alchemy", while potions, which retain more magical and mysterious power, are still phenomena that cannot be explained by the existing scientific theories of the non-magical world, just like spells.

Potions do not cause potion ingredients to react through magic, but rather use magic to stimulate or strip the affix characteristics from the potion ingredients, and ultimately "synthesize" magical potions with these properties conceptually.

In other words, the essence of potions is actually extracting concepts and symbols, performing occult alchemy.

"But - but if it's extracting symbolism, or entries, isn't that too..."

Aileen frowned, her eyes sweeping across the faces of her young peers in the classroom.

Magic and science are two ways for humans to understand the world. If her previous speculation holds true, then it means that potion education is missing an important link – natural science and occultism. Even if it does not involve chemical reactions, the degree of understanding of the basic composition and properties of matter will become a core factor restricting the upper limit and future of potions.

Perhaps this is not too difficult for her, but that is based on two lifetimes.

If the essence of potions is to extract conceptual existences and recombine them, then it is equivalent to directly using magic to create new things based on the results, which is far beyond the scope of ordinary chemistry classes.

It is a re-integration and creation of phenomena, laws, and symbols, rather than a reshaping of plasticine.

If you have to find a more appropriate description...

【"God" Kindergarten】 – such a description might be more appropriate.

Aileen's thoughts gradually diverged. This discovery can be said to be completely unexpected.

Since Nicolas Flamel was invited to arrive at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and the alchemy course that had been sealed for many years was reopened, she once thought that the first change of "A Certain Scientific Hogwarts" would appear in the field of alchemy.

However, Aileen never expected that such secrets would be hidden in potions.

Compared with simple material transformation, black box magic, and extrasensory observation, this kind of fantasy creation magic that overrides the conventional universe constants and rule settings, like a creator, may be the cornerstone of equality between the two worlds.

"Speaking of which..."

Aileen tapped her fingers unconsciously on the desk, pondering thoughtfully.

"Super serum, Spider-Man... all those fancy products pieced together from pure concepts that exist in film and television, animation, and novels, are theoretically feasible, the possibility of fantasy power appearing on ordinary people?"

Unlike spells and runes, the existence form of potions gives it unparalleled advantages in terms of popularization and dissemination.

Almost in an instant, Aileen thought of hundreds of new types of potions worth trying.

And if her speculation and experiments are successful, then according to different types of potions and conceptual blending, she can even build a brand new power system from scratch in this world, oriented towards all mankind:

A promotion sequence that is clearly traceable, based on the different effects, symbolic complexity, and tiers conferred by potions.

Now the only thing missing is...

Aileen frowned slightly, a trace of distress flashing in her lake-blue eyes.

In the field of Transfiguration there is Albus Dumbledore, in the field of runes and spells there is Gellert Grindelwald, in the field of magical animals there is Newt Scamander, and in the field of modern science there are the seeds of civilization from the former Soviet Union, but in the field of potions, there is still a lack of a reliable and easy-to-master top "worker".

Undoubtedly, Severus Snape is a very suitable candidate.

But Aileen still has some doubts about the reliability of this "Half-Blood Prince" and does not dare to let Snape come into contact with the most core Destiny Group forces - even Dumbledore probably has the same worry in his heart.

After all, the third generation Black Demon King, the Gringotts Goblin Queen, the founder of the Special Containment Measures Foundation, the Destiny Miss, and the Fool Miss of the 'Tarot Society'... these titles obviously do not sound like any righteous organization. Unlike the other wizards who joined out of desperation or under the temptation of material things and vanity, Snape's camp has always been quite idealistic and willful.

Not to mention, unlike the Spicy Radish's method back then, Aileen can't conjure up a Lily Evans.

Unless...

Aileen's eyes inadvertently swept across the bottom of the classroom, landing on the thin black-haired boy who was talking quietly with Draco Malfoy, and sighed softly with some disappointment.

It's a pity it's Harry, not Harly, otherwise she could have brushed Snape's strategy progress to the maximum last semester.

Before fully confirming Snape's state, not absorbing him into the "New World" camp is the result of a joint vote by Dumbledore and Grindelwald. If this double agent really rebels, the damage and influence he can cause is no less than the few members currently on the Tarot cards... Never underestimate a potions master.

In that case, then there is only one target left to choose?

Aileen thought this way, her gaze moved, and landed on the slightly chubby Potions professor beside her.

Power, honor, strength, wealth... she happens to have it all. The only thing missing is a potions master willing to break the barrier between the non-magical world and the magical world – or Slughorn is not the optimal choice, but it's not bad either.

"Miss Kaslana, it's quite remarkable that you can realize the wonder of potions."

Noticing Aileen's gaze, Slughorn grinned and said gently.

"But as a second-year Hogwarts student, the things you are thinking about now may be a bit ahead of schedule. I suggest that we return to reality and return to the most basic and simple basic operation methods. At least in the next operations in this class, you had better clear your mind and complete the potion according to the initial processes."

As one of the only dozens of potions masters in the magical world today, Horace Slughorn naturally understood the meaning behind Aileen's whisper just now.

If nothing else happens, a new potions master will be born in the magical world in at most ten years.

"As for those more complex things and problems, if you have time after this class, I can chat with you alone, of course, only limited to talking a little about the subsequent direction, learning potions still has to be done step by step..."

Slughorn patted the girl's shoulder lightly and said meaningfully.

"When you get to my age, you will understand that in many fields, understanding the principle and knowing how to operate are two completely different meanings - your family's... um... your grandfather is such an example. To some extent, potions may be the most difficult subject without shortcuts. Any potions master needs to experience decades."

"That is to say, even if you know the method and direction, there will be a difference?"

Aileen blinked curiously, looking at Slughorn innocently and asked softly.

"Yes, this is not me bragging -"

Slughorn puffed out his chest proudly, with a hint of pride in his expression.

"Perhaps I don't have such good luck in potion creation and invention, but when it comes to potion preparation experience and techniques, even if you search the entire magical world, you can't find many people stronger than me - I have been teaching for almost forty years!"

"Even the seniors outside the school? For example, Mr. Sketch in Diagon Alley's apothecary, and the gentlemen in the Ministry of Magic responsible for providing and testing magical potions..."

"Oh, they are all very good, and I keep in touch with them. But Miss Kaslana, just as I have always emphasized, in the field of potions, time is the most valuable thing... Of course, talent is also very important. It can shorten a part of the time advantage, for example, Professor Snape, who you are familiar with, is such a genius."

Slughorn shook his fingers meaningfully, and said softly with a smug look.

"But I, an old guy who has taught so many outstanding wizards, well, my talent is not bad either, you should understand what I mean, right?"

"I understand..."

Aileen raised her eyebrows and nodded seriously.

Then, the first relay baton of the new era of potions depends on you, Professor Horace Slughorn.

After a few seconds of thinking, Aileen quickly made up her mind and asked the reserve food to send letters to the Destiny headquarters and the Gringotts Wizarding Bank tonight, so that those "black-clothed wizards" and goblin tax officials could start taking action immediately.

As for the personnel for this lobbying, Professor Gilderoy Lockhart should be more suitable.

After all, as a volunteer to join the Destiny Group, the Foundation, and swear never to betray, this handsome chief of the "black-clothed wizard" organization can be said to be quite experienced in dealing with this special talent introduction.

Perhaps, in order to increase persuasion and deterrence...

In order to be able to have "Albus Dumbledore" also appear, she still needs to plan for a while, so that an old man of one hundred and ten years old can move around, and don't always hug his big bird and stay in the office.

As for the reason for going out, in the end, I may still have to trouble Mr. Tom Riddle's anomalous containment item.

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