"All the potions I've made during this time are here. Give them all to you to distribute, brother," Su Nan said.
"Thank you for your hard work!"
Ke Yi patted Su Nan's shoulder excitedly, then looked at the potions on the table, thought for a moment, and asked, "How effective are these potions for high-ranking knights?"
"Very limited," Su Nan replied without hesitation. "They can probably only increase a high-ranking knight's physique by one to two percent."
"I see."
Ke Yi shook his head in disappointment; it was too wasteful for him to take these potions.
He thought for a moment, then turned and called out, "Jordon."
"Yes, sir."
The knight, whose name was called, stepped forward with delight.
Ke Yi picked up a bottle of potion and tossed it to Jodon.
"Drink it."
Jodon unhesitatingly uncorked the bottle and tilted his head back to pour the bright red liquid into his mouth.
The next moment, his skin visibly turned bright red, veins bulged, and his face contorted in pain.
Fortunately, it only lasted for less than two minutes before Jodon's body returned to normal.
He was panting heavily, covered in sweat, but his expression was one of great excitement.
"What an amazing effect!"
"I feel like I've become much stronger, and my reaction speed has improved too!"
Jodon gestured excitedly.
Su Nan nodded in approval.
The enhancement effect of a minor dragon blood potion on a novice knight should be between 0.7 and 0.9 points of constitution.
Keep in mind that a novice knight's constitution is only between 8 and 10.
An increase of about one-tenth in constitution is already a huge boost.
For a high-level knight, it would probably only increase constitution by 0.2 to 0.3 points.
However, this was only a low-grade, zero-level minor dragon blood potion. Once his potion-making skills improved and the quality of the materials increased, he would naturally be able to create dragon blood potions with even better effects.
Seeing Jodon's transformation, the surrounding knights' eyes lit up, their gazes towards the potion on the table growing increasingly fervent.
A joyful smile appeared on Keep's face. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Go and call Nelson, Kari, and Nordan over!"
Kee named seven people in a row.
These were all apprentice knights who had followed the two brothers out of the Shining Territory. They were the fighting force left to them by their father, and their loyalty was guaranteed.
Naturally, the Lesser Dragon Blood Potion would be given to these people first.
A knight immediately turned to relay the order.
The other knights were somewhat disappointed, but they quickly composed themselves.
They all knew that it was more appropriate to use the potion on the apprentice knights than to give it to them to enhance their strength.
If they could strengthen a few knights, it would be much more beneficial to Blackrock City!
Especially at this critical juncture when the Blackscale Lizardmen were stirring and about to invade Blackrock City.
At this time, even three or four more knights could greatly alleviate Blackrock City's manpower shortage.
Soon, the seven selected apprentice knights were brought to the council hall.
After taking the Lesser Dragon Blood Potion, three of the seven immediately condensed life seeds and broke through to become full knights.
Although the remaining four hadn't broken through, judging from their appearance, they were not far from becoming knights.
All seven were flushed with excitement.
Kee encouraged them for a few moments, then looked around and said solemnly, "The existence of the potion is of paramount importance. Without my permission, no one present is allowed to reveal the potion to anyone else. Anyone who disobeys this order will face military law!"
Everyone's expressions turned solemn, and they all responded in unison.
They weren't stupid; they knew what this potion represented.
For one thing, if the rebel from Flashing City knew about the existence of the Lesser Dragonblood Potion, he would definitely attack Blackrock City without hesitation and would never allow them to grow stronger peacefully.
Su Nan had originally wanted to offer a reminder, but seeing his elder brother's thoughtfulness, he didn't say anything more and took out a list from his person and handed it to Ke Yi.
"Brother, help me collect the materials on this list, as many as you can."
"Also, keep an eye out for wizarding texts for me."
"No problem." Ke Yi nodded without hesitation.
After witnessing the wonders of the Lesser Dragonblood Potion, he no longer had any doubts about wizarding methods, only amazement and admiration.
Now he couldn't wait to fulfill all his younger brother's requests so that he could focus on research and create a potion even more powerful than the Lesser Dragonblood Potion.
After entering the Frostfall Month, the weather grew increasingly cold.
Black Rock City already had a desolate feel to it.
The militiamen's breath, thin and white in the frigid air, formed a mist above the city walls. Many militiamen huddled behind the parapets, rubbing their hands to ward off the cold, occasionally peeking out.
Suddenly, one of them stood up abruptly, his eyes widening as he looked into the distance, then shouted, "Scout cavalry are coming! Judging from the direction, they're coming from Kassel village!"
Several militiamen quickly lowered their baskets, preparing to catch the scouts.
Ten minutes later, a loud alarm bell rang throughout Blackrock City.
Everyone heard it.
In the study, Su Nan looked up, his expression shifting slightly.
"This bell means the Blackscale Lizardmen have finally arrived."
Since last month, Blackrock City had been preparing for the Blackscale Lizardmen's invasion, temporarily relocating residents of distant villages into the city.
Soldiers were stationed in nearby villages to guard them.
Meanwhile, Ke Yi, clad in armor, was stationed in Blackrock City, ready to lead his army to exterminate the Blackscale Lizardmen at any moment.
In previous years, the atmosphere in Black Rock City at this time of year was always heavy.
After all, the invasion of the Blackscale Lizardmen would inflict considerable losses on Blackrock City.
Casualties, damaged buildings, and trampled fields would take an entire spring to recover.
Blackrock City gained nothing from the war with the Blackscale Lizardmen; victory or defeat, both would damage its strength.
But this year is different.
The existence of the Lesser Dragon Blood Potion has made the blood of the Blackscale Lizardmen a source of nourishment for the Blackrock City army to grow stronger.
Every Blackscale Lizardman killed increases the Blackrock City army's chances of becoming stronger.
Blackrock City now has the resources to expand its power through war!
Under these circumstances, the Blackscale Lizardmen's invasion is no longer a simple disaster for Blackrock City, but rather an opportunity.
As long as they can obtain a large number of Blackscale Lizardmen corpses, Blackrock City can produce a large number of apprentice knights, and even knights, next year.
With profit as a driving force, the army will naturally unleash several times the morale and enthusiasm.
Su Nan could already imagine the group of knight generals excitedly charging towards the Blackscale Lizardmen.
"Just a single Rank 0 potion, and it's enough to turn Blackrock City's predicament around."
"Knowledge is power; that saying is indeed true."
Su Nan's eyes flashed as he lowered his head to continue reading the book.
On the slightly yellowed pages, the first line was written in small black characters:
'Wisdom is the true source of a wizard's power!'