The centaur and the witch had already begun discussing on the side, seemingly considering how to treat Grand Wizard Sulla.

Locke, however, remained silent.

Although curing Grand Wizard Sulla would certainly bring tremendous benefits, the problem was that looking at this situation, never mind curing him, just not killing him in the treatment process would already be fortunate.

Elemental imbalance was a thorny symptom for wizards, not to mention three types of elemental imbalances occurring together. So Locke could only read Grand Wizard Sulla's daily treatment records on the side.

"Hmm? The potions Grand Wizard Sulla takes daily just to supplement his strength are worth at least one hundred thousand magic stones in total value, and that's not even counting other expenditures. Money really flows like water." Seeing so many supplements being injected into his body, Locke wasn't surprised. This was clearly [Enhanced Treatment].

Since there were no specific effective potions, they could only first strengthen his own body and magical power to maintain the status quo.

Not only that, the Sun Orange Incense burning nearby was also a type of enhanced treatment method, meant to call back from death and increase the local magical energy tide.

Moreover, the bed Grand Wizard Sulla's body was lying on, its exterior was just a layer of gold foil and decorations, but inside was a bed made of a two-meter-long [Bloodline Umbilical Stone].

This bloodline umbilical stone was crafted by the Enchantment School in collaboration with alchemists. It was a stone that could absorb various mixed bloodlines, specifically used to extract the scattered useless bloodlines from a wizard's body.

The bloodline umbilical stone had a certain ability to adjust the bloodlines within a wizard's body, so it was very important for bloodline refiners. But even so, this stone bed only served an auxiliary role.

Grand Wizard Sulla's internal condition was too complex. It was simply impossible to adjust it back.

The centaur wizard thought, "Perhaps we should introduce new elemental infusions to once again achieve elemental balance within Grand Wizard Sulla's body."

As soon as these words were spoken, they were immediately opposed by the witch potion master. "That's too risky. Previously, using Black Water Toxin to introduce water element backflow resulted in a third type of elemental imbalance instead. I think we can't increase the complexity of the situation anymore, otherwise it will become more and more chaotic. The side effects of various potions won't just cancel out that simply. There will also be chain reactions, and even we won't be able to calculate what might happen then."

"But I don't have any good solutions either."

Seeing the two argue for so long with the result being they just kept denying each other's viewpoints without offering any useful suggestions, disappointment flashed through Alicia's eyes.

As for the Plutarch family's own potion masters guarding the sickbed, their levels were even more insufficient. Listening to these potion masters from outside wizard lands speak was like listening to incomprehensible scripture.

They could only maintain a calm demeanor and pretend they were working.

Hearing the two argue endlessly, even beginning to show hints of anger, Locke understood that denying someone else's viewpoint was essentially an attack on them. In discussions, a few such denials were fine, but if they kept happening, someone would start getting angry.

Locke suddenly spoke. "You two, since there's temporarily no solution, why don't we change our thinking angle, from how to solve the problem to how to control and maintain the problem so it doesn't become more serious."

Both were startled.

Locke said, "The three of us, with our potion studies abilities, temporarily can't think of a way to solve the problem. Why don't we start by optimizing [Enhanced Treatment], strengthening Grand Wizard Sulla's own power to combat this imbalance."

"Although this is only a desperate measure, under the current circumstances, it's the most realistic approach."

The centaur wizard and the witch potion master thought about it and both nodded in deep agreement.

The centaur wizard thought, "I can adjust the incense for Grand Wizard Sulla. Just Sun Orange Incense alone, although powerful, has too monotonous a fragrance. If I can add our centaur tribe's special incense, it can completely further enhance the effect of Sun Orange Incense."

The witch potion master's expression also eased slightly. "I also have some ideas. I can optimize the quantity and types of supplements injected into Grand Wizard Sulla daily, as well as the injection sequence. This should better strengthen Grand Wizard Sulla's own life force."

"I myself am a potion master in the direction of status enhancement potion studies. This task happens to utilize my professional work."

The witch potion master looked at Locke. "So then, Wizard, what do you plan to do?"

Locke waved his hand. "Nothing. I'll just read Grand Wizard Sulla's treatment materials. After all, I don't have any other good solutions either, and I'm not as versatile as you two."

What he was most skilled at currently was Abyss potions. He couldn't very well inject a dose of Abyss potion into Grand Wizard Sulla in front of the Plutarch family members.

Locke continued looking at the documents in his hands.

The two wizards glanced at Locke, assuming he had no good solutions either, so they no longer focused their attention on Locke.

After three hours passed, suddenly Alicia used an excuse to call Locke away.

In any case, the centaur wizard and the other witch were both arguing about how to optimize enhanced treatment, so no one paid attention to Locke and Alicia's departure.

In the first floor hall.

At this moment, only Locke and Alicia remained here.

Alicia said to Locke, "Locke, I've observed those two people's thought processes. Their approaches are truly crude and inadequate. Although they may have some reputation in their outside wizard lands, they probably can't help my grandfather much."

"However, having them strengthen my grandfather's enhanced treatment is still acceptable. But Locke, do you have any methods?"

Locke hesitated for a moment and said, "To be honest, I don't have any good solutions either. However, I'm thinking of trying to upgrade the formulas for all seven nectars in the Spirit Spring Soul Surge Potion."

Alicia looked at Locke with confusion.

Locke said, "I once optimized the breeding of one of the nectars in the Spirit Spring Soul Surge Potion, jade lichen, upgrading it to Jade Iris Lichen. I'm thinking whether I can optimize the remaining six magical plants, extract their essence, and create a Spirit Spring Soul Surge Potion where the formula doesn't change, but all the magical plants in the formula have been upgraded."

"Then use the Spirit Spring Soul Surge Potion to strengthen your grandfather's life source. According to my thinking, this is all I can do."

Alicia's eyes brightened slightly as she nodded. "Indeed, that's a good alternative approach."

"You asked me about project-related matters before, and completing this project requires a lot of manpower. I can provide that manpower from my side."

Locke nodded. This was also his intention. It would benefit both parties, and he could use the Plutarch family's resources to overcome a large amount of repetitive tedious work. "Just find me a magical plant-related project group that was abandoned halfway through, but still has the talent and equipment."

"I'll modify it slightly and can begin my Spirit Spring Soul Surge Potion project."

Alicia said, "Of course. Just now I was cold to you, but it was only because in front of everyone, I really couldn't show favoritism."

Locke said, "Of course, Alicia. I understand."

Alicia hesitated for a moment and asked, "Locke, can I trust you? Right now I can't trust the people in my family, especially my brothers and sisters, and my uncle."

"Locke, I suspect my grandfather's illness is not just that simple."

"Now, there aren't many people I can absolutely trust. Perhaps only you, who are completely unrelated to this matter, my friend, I can completely trust. Locke, I need your help."

"I alone can't control the current Plutarch family."

"If you can help me, I will fully support any projects you want to do. For First Circle archaeology inheritance, I'll do my best to help you search for it every day."

Alicia grasped the sleeve of her amaranth-colored wizard robe. "Sometimes, I really feel this day came too quickly. I'm not yet prepared. My grandfather, who has always protected me, has already fallen gravely ill."

Locke was puzzled. This great family's internal affairs were truly too complex. "But Alicia, even if you need help with something, why not go to your parents?"

Alicia sighed. "I don't trust my parents, because I'm not their only child. They have four other children, and among them they favor their eldest son, my brother, most. But my grandfather favors me most, so in the family, only grandfather completely supports me. The others, even my parents, all have their own thoughts."

"When grandfather had no issues, our family was united with no problems. But after grandfather fell into a weakened state, the attitudes of those so-called relatives of mine toward me have quietly changed."

Alicia said, "Now beside me, apart from my grandfather's confidants and some wizards loyal to me, I no longer dare trust anyone, especially after experiencing that airship incident."

"Now grandfather has actually put me in charge of managing the family. Although grandfather can still be conscious for one or two hours each day, so the family temporarily hasn't had any disturbances yet, I can already sense that the atmosphere within the family has changed."

Locke nodded slightly and fell into thought, unsure whether he should get involved in this kind of matter.

But thinking carefully, his relationship with Alicia was currently quite good. Both sides helped each other, and if he could obtain very rare archaeology inheritance through Alicia, that would also seem quite good.

Moreover, he had already gained massive benefits from the Philade family by standing on Wizard Anthony's side.

And now, it was just doing the same thing again in the even larger Plutarch family.

In any case, the wizard levels in the Land of Six Towers weren't too high, and he was inside the White Dragon Tower, so he didn't need to worry about others attacking him with wizard towers. He truly had nothing to worry about.

Locke nodded. "Alright, I'll help you, and you help me obtain First Circle archaeology inheritance. I'll make this deal. Also, I want some other materials, such as materials on botany, potion studies, and breeding studies, the more the better. Additionally, I want to select some quality projects in your family that were done halfway. I want to continue working on them."

"You also know I need some high-quality projects to enhance my résumé."

Alicia breathed a sigh of relief. She said, "Good."

"At least with you by my side, I'm not alone right now."

Alicia took out an Abjuration School-made sound isolation magic array from her astral ring. After setting it up on the ground, she said to Locke, "Locke, I want to tell you something I discovered about what's happening with my grandfather. I found that when my grandfather falls into unconsciousness, inside his body, there's no soul."