Almighty Alchemist

In a blink of an eye, the day when the Liberty arrived.

Andrew took Gong Hao to the port to deliver the goods.

In fact, Gong Hao no longer needs to deliver the goods, but he still followed Andrew to the port on the grounds of "swearing to follow Lord Andrew to the death".

"Hey, Huey, I'm so glad to see you again." When Gong Hao reappeared on the Liberty, Bailey gave him a warm hug, and then he looked at Gong Hao's apprentice robe and said in surprise: "Look what I saw? You became an apprentice?"

"Oh yes, there was an unfortunate incident last month." Gong Hao sighed: "An apprentice died. I heard that he was killed by a puppet warrior because he accidentally dropped a badge. This is really a tragedy."

"Oh, it's really regrettable, but Huey, so you took his place?" Bailey still couldn't believe it.

Gong Hao shrugged: "There must be someone to do things, right? Master Hines thinks highly of me and let me temporarily take over as apprentice Neil. But only temporarily."

"So that's the case. Anyway, this is a good thing for you." Bailey looked not far away, and Andrew and Chakle were talking about something. Andrew even pointed to the bow of the ship, as if he was referring to Gong Hao, and it seemed that he was also talking about this matter. So he turned his head: "Well, in this case, I think we should celebrate your promotion, although it is only temporary. I have wine in my cabin."

Gong Hao smiled, even if he was not promoted, Bailey would always find a reason to drag him to the cabin, seeing his ambiguous appearance as if it were a secret tryst between two lovers.

When they arrived at Bailey's cabin, Bailey handed him a small box and said, "This is what you want, but it's only about Andrew, and it will take a while for others to get it. How is it? What good things did you bring this time?"

Gong Hao took the box, unhurriedly took out the package, and began to take medicine bottle by bottle from inside.

Bailey's eyes straightened immediately: "Oh my god, magic power boosting potion? How did you get this thing? And immunity potion? Oh my god, why are there so many? And... this is the beauty potion, my God, those noble ladies love this thing to death, and it can be sold for a sky-high price. Hugh Iglesle, you kid didn't rob the warehouse of Purgatory Island, did you?"

Gong Hao said calmly, "Did you forget that I am an apprentice now? I am in charge of refining medicine."

"So that's how it is." Bailey suddenly realized: "This is really great, Huey, I have always believed that you are an outstanding talent, and I was not mistaken at all. Look, you have not only broken through the one-year limit, but now you have become an apprentice. You are destined to be extraordinary."

For the sake of money, even a fourth-level warrior would flatter an apprentice.

"I'm afraid I'm not as great as you said, and things like this can only last until next month at most." Gong Hao said regretfully.

"Why?" Bailey asked sadly.

"Because Chakle will probably bring another apprentice to replace me next month. You know that I'm just a servant after all, not an apprentice. I'm only temporarily working in the alchemy tower. If you want to get the same amount of medicine as now, you can only go to the apprentices to make a deal."

"So it's like this..." Bailey pondered: "No, we can't take the risk of making deals with other apprentices. The more people we know, the greater the risk. And Huey, I know you're a smart kid, but that doesn't mean that other apprentices can do things as beautifully as you do without leaving any traces."

"That's the problem, I'm not an apprentice after all."

"No, no, no, Huey, you don't have to worry about this problem. Maybe we can help you with this matter." Bailey said with a smile: "I assure you, Chakle will not bring any apprentices to the island."

"What are you going to do?"

There was a ruthlessness in Bailey's eyes: "It's not easy? We will kill whoever he likes."

Gong Hao thought for a while, nodded and said: "Try to make things beautiful, it is best to create some accidents, otherwise Chakle will be suspicious. As long as I give me another two months, I believe that Hines will absolutely give up the idea of ​​​​taking a new apprentice."

"Then it's settled."

"It's a deal."

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Day three after returning from port.

Gong Hao went to find Hines.

"What's the matter with you coming to see me?" Hines' voice was as quiet as usual but with a bit of a cold taste.

He never likes others to disturb him for no reason, unless it is something important.

"That's right, Master Hines, I remember when you ordered me to enter Purgatory Island. In addition to taking over the work of Master Neil, I was also responsible for finding replacements for those lost magic plants."

"I hope you can give me good news."

"Unfortunately, Master, I haven't been able to do it yet."

"Then why are you looking for me? Are you wasting my time?" Heins suddenly turned around and looked at Gong Hao angrily.

This was the first time Gong Hao saw Hines angry. This murderous old man usually looked amiable, but once he really got angry, Gong Hao could even feel the strong murderous aura emanating from him.

Gong Hao hurriedly said, "I just hope you can give me an authorization?"

"Authorization? What authorization? What more power do you want? Don't you know that in this castle, you are already the most powerful servant?"

"Yes, master, I am very aware of this, but I am even more aware that if I want to solve the problem of Mozhi, I need some new authorization."

"What authorization?"

"Allow me to make some handy tools by myself and develop the formula of the medicine."

Hines stared at Gong Hao for a while, and then said after a long time: "I heard that Pierre rejected your request to develop a new formula. He thinks that as an apprentice, you are a bit too fanciful. You must know that every formula here has spent a lot of hard work by countless outstanding alchemists."

"Yes, I know, I just want to do research on potions that I can't craft due to lack of materials. I mean, if I can't find suitable replacement materials, I can at least fulfill your request by improving the formula."

Hines looked at him coldly: "Really? I like the color of my wall. I wish you could paint my toilet the same color as the wall, but you couldn't find that paint. Then you decided to paint my wall the same color as the toilet? Is that the case?"

Gong Hao answered unhurriedly: "It's a good metaphor, Master Hines, it is true, but I promise, I can make the new color more beautiful and make you like it even more."

"That's a bit difficult."

"I think I can do it."

"I'll give you one month. During this time, you can do whatever you want in your workshop. After one month, you must come up with at least one improved formula, or some kind of material that can be replaced, otherwise... you will die!"

"Yes, Master."

Gong Hao hurriedly backed away.

Damn it, Gong Hao realized that he had made a big mistake about "first impression"!

When meeting Hines for the first time, and later at the castle, Hines always gave himself the impression of a gentle elder. This made him subconsciously downplay Hines' ferocity.

But at this moment, he saw the hideous side of Hines. It was only then that Gong Hao realized that he had overlooked a fact——Hines was the culprit for the deaths of all the teenagers on Purgatory Island, and Heins at this moment was his true face.

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"What? Do you need more glass?" Andrew was extremely surprised by Gong Hao's unimaginable request.

What does he need so much glass for?

"Yes, Lord Andrew." Gong Hao replied: "Do you still remember the loss of magic plants caused by the escape of monsters?"

"Of course, this is one of the tasks assigned to you by the instructor. Although you have done a good job of potion, saving materials alone cannot solve the problem. We must find a way to supplement these magic plants."

"Yes, I have been working hard to find them. But I also hope to further study their functions and ingredients. Of course, I mean, my purpose is to understand the functions of these materials as soon as possible, so that I can find magic plants that can replace them."

"Well, is that so? What does this have to do with glass?"

"I need very good glass, the most transparent and flawless kind, for special lenses that help me see finer things."

Andrew frowned: "I've never heard of such a lens, is it like a magic mirror?"

"No, sir, this kind of lens does not need to be filled with magic power. It can only increase people's observation ability through some simple physical means."

"Interesting idea, where did you learn to make something like this?"

"In fact, I don't know how to make it. I just know its principle, so I need your help, my lord. This kind of lens exists in the folk, and you know that the folk are almost insulated from magic. This makes them sometimes have to use some tricks to solve problems. And this kind of lens is one of them. It's a pity, if I can learn microvision, maybe I don't need to borrow this kind of method."

"I can help you with this. Anyway, those magic plants belong to the scope of my work. If you can solve this problem, you will be doing me a big favor. But besides the lens, what else do you need?"

Gong Hao took out a list and handed it to Andrew, and Andrew frowned greatly: "Pipette, washing bottle, Erlenmeyer flask, burette, gas collecting bottle... What are these things?"

"They are just some auxiliary tools. For you who have spells, they are useless, but for me, they can help me a lot."

"Are they all from the folk? Why haven't I heard of them?"

Gong Hao smiled slightly: "Master Andrew, how many years have you not left this island?"

Andrew opened his mouth and finally laughed: "Okay, I can make these things according to your requirements. But you have to make sure to get me the replacement materials as soon as possible."

"In fact, Master Hines has given me an ultimatum. He gave me enough authority, but at the same time asked me to solve at least one kind of magic plant problem within a month."

"The mentor is always so impatient. Well, is there anything else you need my help with?"

"There are still some things, but I can figure it out myself."

"That's good." Andrew said, shaking the list: "You know? Greer, you are the first person who asked an alchemist to do things for you as a servant."

Gong Hao chuckled: "It's my honor, and it's also a gift from you, Lord Andrew, I am fully aware of your love and care for me, and Hugh Igles will always be grateful for that."

"You are always so good at talking, I think I understand why Lancelot likes you so much." Andrew said with emotion: "And that little princess."

Gong Hao's face flushed slightly.

Andrew whispered in his ear, "Chakle told me that it seems that your little princess often asks him about you. She cares about you."

Gong Hao's face turned redder.

Andrew laughed and waved him away.

Three days later, Andrew sent him the things Gong Hao needed.

These things are necessary tools for experiments. Compared with thermometers and measuring cups, they have higher requirements and are more difficult to make. Although Gong Hao has repeatedly adjusted the accuracy and various basic requirements according to the current conditions, he finally found that he still cannot make them with his own ability, so he had to turn to Andrew for help.

Fortunately, Andrew is indeed Hines' apprentice, and such a thing is not difficult for him.

As for other materials needed for the experiment, such as sulfuric acid, pure water, etc., Gong Hao could only find something to replace. There are always materials that can take their place. And pure water can be extracted by the simplest distillation method.

Just like that, the most crude laboratory gradually took shape in the hands of Gong Hao, and Gong Hao could finally start to analyze the medicine and materials.

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