After listening to Altair's advice, Audrey nodded repeatedly, but she still couldn't help her curiosity and asked tentatively, "If... um... I mean, if I wanted to become a Beyonder, how should I obtain the correct Potion Formula, or rather, what kind of people possess the correct Potion Formula?"
"Families with long historical heritages, various organizations, or wild Beyonders. For example: the Loen Royal Family, the Augustus Family, the Feysac Empire, the Einhorn family, the various Orthodox Deity Churches, Secret Organizations, and so on," Altair said casually.
After speaking, she added, "Of course, I don't recommend that you immediately prepare and consume a potion as soon as you obtain its Potion Formula."
"Rumor has it that there are 22 correct Beyonder Pathways, which Beyonders also call the '22 Divine Pathways.' Naturally, there are 22 corresponding Potion Formulas."
"And people who take different Pathways gain entirely different abilities from the potions."
"However, when it comes to potions, you must not forget that they are 'magic' potions. Different potions also carry different forms of 'mental pollution,' which will constantly affect one's emotions, values, and behavioral principles—"
"22 Pathways, that many?" Audrey couldn't help but exclaim upon hearing that there were so many Beyonder Pathways.
After her exclamation, she asked another question, "Sister Altair, I remember my father once saying that the Sheffield Family heritage spans nearly seven hundred years. Since you know so much, your family must have the correct formulas, right?"
"Since we have such a good relationship, could I purchase a formula through you?"
Altair shook her head in silence as a response to Audrey's hopeful request.
But to prevent Audrey from overthinking, she added, "Your guess is indeed correct; the Sheffield Family does possess Potion Formulas."
"But my family only has two relatively complete Beyonder Pathways: one Hunter Pathway with Potion Formulas from sequence 9 to sequence four, and one Warrior Pathway with Potion Formulas from sequence 9 to sequence five. The others are incomplete, such as the Lawyer, Arbiter, Savant, Mystery Pryer, Criminal, and Prisoner Pathways."
"It's not that I don't want to give you these formulas, but rather that none of them suit you. In the Hunter Pathway, as long as you advance to sequence four, you will become a male. As for the Warrior Pathway, don't forget that as a noble, it's impossible for you to become a qualified Warrior. As for the other incomplete ones, they aren't very suitable either."
"I wouldn't even choose these Pathways for myself, let alone for you."
"My personal advice to you is to acquire the Potion Formulas for Spectator, Reader, Bard, Monster, Sleepless, or Apothecary through other channels."
"Among them, the most recommended are Spectator and Apothecary. The Spectator Pathway, as you advance, will grant you extreme observation, mind-reading,"
"mental interference— while the Apothecary Pathway will grant you superb pharmaceutical skills. For instance, many difficult and complicated diseases in today's society would be cured instantly by you. As the Sequence level gets higher, it will continuously grant you abilities like beast taming, increased charm, and a lifespan of at least 300 years— but this Pathway also has very obvious side effects. The Vampires people speak of are prominent representatives of this Pathway."
After a moment of silence, Audrey still chose the Spectator Pathway. Even though Altair had praised the abilities of the Apothecary Pathway to the heavens, it didn't change her mind. Perhaps this was destiny; even with better options, one cannot change what is meant to be.
After finishing their chat, Audrey looked at other collectibles in the Sheffield Family, such as a damaged book of Roselle's notes. Regarding this book, Altair introduced, "This is a collection from a Sheffield ancestor. We descendants believe this ancestor's contribution to the Sheffield Family is second only to the founding grace of the first Sheffield."
"It is precisely because of this ancestor's contribution that I, as the heir of the Sheffield Family, have the opportunity to lead this family to reach even greater heights once again."
After seeing Audrey off, Altair returned to the villa. Just as she entered, Vivian said with dissatisfaction, "Is she Audrey Hall? The Most Dazzling Jewel of Backlund? She doesn't look like much to me."
Sensing Vivian's jealousy, Altair stepped forward to comfort her, "Of course. Who could be more beautiful and moving than my Vivian?"
Leaning in, she whispered in her ear, "Most importantly, she can play any role I want, and I quite like the sounds she makes when she'sings' at the top of her lungs."
This sentence made Vivian's face turn red instantly. She gave Altair a light slap and rolled her eyes, saying, "You really have no shame."
Altair took the opportunity to grab Vivian's wrist and pull her into her arms, saying, "Rest assured, Audrey and I have no private affair; we are just normal friends."
"Hmm... maybe I have a thought, which is that I'd like a sister like her." After saying this, Altair lowered her head to smell Vivian's hair and added, "In terms of seniority, you are still her... well... sister-in-law."
Breaking free from Altair's embrace, Vivian said, "Actually, I don't mind if you have other lovers. Don't forget I'm from Intis, where the social atmosphere is much more open than in Loen."
"In our country, people from all different social classes, as long as they have spare money, will more or less have extramarital affairs, keep mistresses, or even more excessively, Secondary Wives."
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"While Loen is quite conservative, only daring to keep mistresses on the outside."
"I don't need you to stay chaste. As long as you don't look for men and can guarantee that my position in your heart remains unchanged forever, you can bring a mistress before me. As long as she follows the rules, I can tolerate her staying, but remember, I must personally inspect them."
Vivian's words were a huge shock to Altair, who came from modern times, affecting both her modern mindset and her perception of Vivian.
Although Altair didn't say a word about Freya's situation, she was well aware that Freya had likely met with disaster; otherwise, why would there be no sign of her, dead or alive, now?
Altair gave a helpless, bitter smile and said to Vivian, "Stop joking; I don't think this joke is funny."
As the one who started the provocation, Vivian responded with firm words, "I'm not joking; what I said is true."
"Hmm... you're worried about the Freya incident happening again, aren't you? Don't worry, my punishment was just because she didn't know her place; I didn't kill her."
"Back then, I just sent her to a professional place for education. She'll be able to come back after some time."
"Besides, don't forget the influence of the Demoness Pathway on one's own temperament. Do you have a way to always maintain your male mindset?"