"Do you have any plans for today?"
"I plan to go to the city to look around, buy some medicinal ingredients and books related to alchemy, as well as some clothes and daily necessities for Mercedes."
"Hmm, seems like you are showcasing exceptional boyfriend material nowadays, son," Lia teased.
"Not at all."
"You weren’t this diligent before. Remember a few weeks ago when mum asked you to run an errand, you were too lazy to even move."
"...That was purely an exception." Lu Lin lowered his head, continuing to play with the charred fried egg on his plate that was bitten once. His face became a bit redder, but it wasn't noticeable since the previous blush post-bite hadn't faded.
"Do you need money? Let me see the list of medicinal ingredients," Lia takes a sip of water.
"No need. I have it covered," Lu Lin waved his hand to decline with one breath, thinking if he shows the list, Lia would be shocked to spit out her water.
Seven-grade Star Hue Leaf, Eight-grade Moon Sun Vine, Quintessential Water...Just the grade of these ingredients alone was daunting.
——He was trying to refine a curse-remedy pill, a nine-grade spiritual pill [Sun Moon Star], naturally, the needed ingredients were extraordinary.
Being able to refine a nine-grade pill, the standard is almost equivalent to a saint-level alchemist. Court alchemists of some empires may not even reach such standards.
Would he happily tell his mom, "Mom, I can now refine nine-grade spiritual pills, are you surprised and pleased?"
Of course not! Even if Lia was beaten to death, she wouldn’t believe her son could be a saint-level alchemist! There's a chance she’ll think her son has delusions of grandeur and beat him half to death.
Each kind of medicinal herb is definitely not cheap, Lu Lin isn't asking for money, he definitely doesn't have enough to buy all these ingredients.
So...how is he going to get all that money? By going into the city and earning some?
Not really. How to get those ingredients, Lu Lin already had a bold idea.
A pharmacy, merely exchange a high-grade ancient prescription, isn't that reasonable?
"Mercedes, prepare, we're leaving soon."
Lu Lin called out to the elf slave who was gazing blankly at her glass cup.
"Yes, Master."
"I've told you, call me Lu Lin, not Master..."
......
"Master Gao Wei, your presence graces our humble shop."
The middle-aged man in the living room bowed to an old man facing him.
"No need to be so courteous, Jun Tong. The fact that [Pu Luo Wang] could establish itself in [Bei Luo Si] is largely due to your efforts as its proprietor." The old man smiled naturally.
The old man seemed to be nearly eighty, stooped, and looked quite plain; he would easily be lost in a crowd. But if he took out the token symbolizing his identity, even dukes would feel unsettled and rush to regard him as an honored guest.
He was a saint-level alchemist, a rarity across the entire continent.
He was also one of the five founders of [Pu Luo Wang].
[Pu Luo Wang] is the largest medicinal ingredient and pill trading group on the Shu Gu Te Er continent, it has influence in almost every empire. The five founders of [Pu Luo Wang] are all saint-level alchemists.
The quality of medicinal ingredients and pills under [Pu Luo Wang] is guaranteed thanks to its worldwide presence. [Pu Luo Wang]'s influence also extends to other areas.
For instance, the blacklist system, those who cause trouble or offend any registered pharmacists in [Pu Luo Wang] are recorded on a blacklist. Before their names are cleared, they are no longer entitled to any services under [Pu Luo Wang], nor are they qualified to purchase any products made by [Pu Luo Wang].
Relationships between [Pu Luo Wang] and many institutions are complex. Once blacklisted, an individual's future is almost ruined.
"Master, how long do you plan to stay here?"
"A few days at the least, maybe up to a month," Master Gao Wei replied.He came here purely for relaxation. Having delved into ancient pharmacology for several months on end, he felt as if his brains were completely drained. Hence, at the mere mention of the phrase "ancient prescriptions", he felt nauseous.
"Guest... It's tough for us to handle the situation like this..."
A woman's distressed voice echoed through the hall.
"Trading an ancient prescription for several tier-eight medicinal ingredients is fair," came the even voice of a young man, which made Gao Wei and the owner cringe slightly.
An ancient prescription... for tier-eight medicinal ingredients, and more than one?
Do you think tier-eight medicinal ingredients can be picked as easily as radishes?
And could the prescription you provide be worthy of these ingredients?
"What's happening outside?" Master Gao Wei asked.
"I suspect it's another ruffian outside trying to exchange fake prescriptions for medicinal ingredients. It's a common occurrence. We can usually scare them off with the blacklist..."
"Sir, if you continue like this, we'll have to put you on our blacklist."
"My ancient prescription is genuine, and moreover, I believe your boss would be interested."
The young man still seemed somewhat persistent.
An ancient prescription?
Master Gao Wei was reminded of previous difficult-to-read materials and couldn't help but frown.
The boss noticed Gao Wei’s faint change of expression, freezing his smile.
It seemed like today's guest was not a riff-raff that could be easily sent off. He wished to get tier-eight medicinal ingredients for nothing, and he was so unabashed about it. Was he eager to be blacklisted?
Master Gao Wei even frowned for this... this chap was asking for trouble if he insisted on this course.
"I'm sorry, Master. You have to see this." The boss awkwardly nodded at Gao Wei, "I need to go and handle this situation."
"Don't worry about it," Master Gao Wei responded with a smile. "Since that lad in front claims to have an ancient prescription, I might as well take a look."
