Chapter 130: Initiating an intellectual competition for wand research

When Harry came back, he told her and Draco about the forbidden area, the mysterious man, and the Sorcerer's Stone, and invited them to join the guard.

The two readily agreed, saying that when Harry needed them, he could just call them.

"The magic stone..." Lin Xia murmured in a low voice and tapped her fingers on the table.

Although it had been speculated for a long time, it still felt incredible after it was confirmed.

The Philosopher's Stone, also known as the Elixir of Life, is an artificially made red stone with magical properties. Because the Philosopher's Stone can prolong the life of the user, the wizarding world strictly limits the dissemination of information about the Philosopher's Stone.

In many books introducing Nico Flamel, it is only known that he created a magic stone that can make people immortal, but the specific manufacturing method, usage method, efficacy, etc. are not revealed at all.

However, these information blockades are nothing to nobles like Malfoy.

Lin Xia has been exposed to it since childhood, and naturally knows that there are strict restrictions on the use of the magic stone. It is the main source of making the elixir of life. Once the magic stone is gone, immortality will be destroyed.

Some wizards like to control their own lifespan and hold the power of immortality, and look down on magic stones that rely on external forces to achieve immortality.

Although I say this, the temptation of "immortality" is extraordinary. Many people say this because they can't get it.

Very few people know the address of Nico Flamel and his wife, who is rumored to have built a very secure safe house for himself.

Even those who knew their addresses were extremely powerful wizards, and it was impossible to get words out of them.

Everyone knows that Dumbledore is Nico Flamel's good friend, but who dares to ask Dumbledore where they live?

Not to mention that powerful wizards are often not afraid of death. Many people value morality and faith more than life.

Death is just another journey for them. Unless they have relevant information about the other party, it is difficult to coerce and induce powerful wizards.

The Scales of Destiny seemed to sense her thoughts, and its wrist was faintly hot, telling it of its desire for the Philosopher's Stone.

Lin Xia lowered her head and stared at it, "Hold it."

After a while, the heat radiating from my wrist slowly faded away.

…

Ron's brother Charlie quickly wrote back to Ron, saying that they were very willing to receive the Norwegian Ridgeback and agreed on a time with him.

It's a brand new weekend.

The [Natural Wand] studied by Lin Xia and Draco has made new progress, overcoming the difficulty of achieving a 0.6 times increase in the exclusive custom-made wand.

This also means that they have caught up with Ollivander's progress and achieved a lead.

But we can't relax yet.

Not to mention that Lin Xia had already known the ultimate increase that the [Natural Wand] could achieve through the Fate Compass.

Just recently, after she obtained the key to the Alchemist Guild, she wrote back to Ollivander, inviting him to join the competition to research the [Wand of Nature].

Lin Xia said in the letter——

[Mr. Ollivander, studying wands is an extremely interesting thing. Why don't we make this fun even more interesting?

I sincerely invite you to join the research on the "Natural Wand" and start a competition with me to see which of us can be the first to develop its ultimate increase.

Powerful weapons have fighting competitions, so why don’t we wizards with super brain power start a competition about intelligence? I will simply initiate a mental competition to see who can reach the other side of success first. 】

Lin Xia's invitation to Ollivander was a huge gamble, and it also set up a difficult hurdle for herself to overcome.

When she told Draco about the invitation, Draco felt that she had taken the wrong medicine, causing her brain to be a little unclear.

"This is Ollivander, one of the top wand-making masters in the British wizarding world!

There are three wand-making masters in Europe, and he is one of them. Before the magnetic wand came out, wizards all over the UK bought wands from him. He has far more experience in wand research than we do. "

Draco was a little excited, "And he belongs to the wand family. He has been studying wands since his ancestors and has been passed down to his generation. His talent is more outstanding than his father and grandfather."

Lin Xia looked at him calmly, "So Draco, do you think we will lose?"

Draco choked on his words and said with a pinched neck, "No, I didn't mean that."

Lin Xia said keenly: "But you seem to be afraid of Mr. Ollivander. In fact, you don't have to be so afraid. He has his advantages, and I also have mine. I don't think in the same way as him. You don't have to be so afraid." Afraid of him."

She continued: "And I dare to bet Mr. Ollivander that I am sure that I can defeat him, and by the way, I will inspire his passion for studying wands. There is no other meaning."

Intelligence competitions are different from martial arts competitions. They don't care about the results. What they care about is the process of constantly solving puzzles and enjoying the freedom of swimming in the ocean of knowledge.

Lin Xia: "Also, even if I extend an invitation to Mr. Ollivander, I'm actually a little worried that he won't agree. He knows what you're worried about, and he will also have concerns, but I believe he will handle it well." Everything.”

Draco was simply worried that Ollivander would crack it faster and steal Lin Xia's research results.

But Mr. Ollivander gave her a secret key to the Alchemist Association, and Lin Xia wanted to reciprocate and give him a hearty competition.

I don't mean anything else, I just want to make him happy.

Draco thought for a long time and said carefully: "Okay, I agree. You are right. Mr. Ollivander will take care of everything.

I thought about it. If he really wanted your results, he could have asked for them when he was studying the magnetic wand. He is your teacher and your guide. I believe in his character."

Lin Xia shook her head and said meaningfully: "Draco, you don't understand yet. I am not setting up a competitor, but bringing in someone to protect us!"

...

At noon, I went to the Great Hall for lunch. Lin Xia called an owl to send out the invitation letter.

Hermione came over and asked them if they wanted to go to Hagrid's cabin in the afternoon. They wanted to discuss how to deal with that matter.

Everyone knew what "that matter" was.

Lin Xia thought for a while and nodded: "Well, after doing experiments for a long time, it's time to take a break."

I went to Hagrid's cabin in the afternoon, and Norbert became bigger.

In just one week, its size was like a balloon that was blown up. It expanded rapidly and occupied 3/1 of the cabin.

Lin Xia looked at Norbert and couldn't help but worry about Hagrid's safety.

She always felt that a flame from Norbert's nose could burn down Hagrid's cabin.

"We have to choose a dark night, so that it is convenient to transport Norbert out and for others to receive him." Ron suggested.

He was very interested in dragons, and was even more excited when he mentioned his brother Charlie.

Lin Xia agreed with his idea: "We have to choose the night. Romania is too far away from here. They have to travel a long way. It is too easy to be exposed if they take Norbert away during the day."

Harry asked: "How about using the invisibility spell?"

Ron shook his head: "Long-distance travel requires constant magic power to prevent accidents. They can't maintain the invisibility spell for a long time."

While they were talking, Hagrid was reluctantly saying goodbye to Norbert.

Even if Norbert wanted to bite his head and burn his beard, Hagrid would still put his face close to its head and kiss the horn bumps he thought were very cute.

Hermione whispered, "Hagrid has been in this state since he decided to send Norbert away last week."

Wow, Lin Xia thought, a little scary.