Battle Through the Heavens: Top Talent

Chapter 45 Guter

The next day, at dawn, as the rising sun slowly emerged from the east, casting its first rays of light, Xiao Yun, who had gotten up early, left the hotel. Before leaving, he inquired about the location of the local alchemist guild.

Blackrock City truly lives up to its reputation as one of the top cities in the Gama Empire. Even in the early morning, the streets are bustling with activity, filled with the sounds of people from all walks of life. The cries of vendors and the shouts of women echo through the air above Blackrock City.

However, when Xiao Yun passed by, the once bustling street would become extremely quiet. People on the street would step aside as if an invisible force was pushing them. Whether they were vendors or women, their eyes were filled with fear and curiosity when they looked at Xiao Yun.

Without any particular reason, Xiao Yun simply put on his alchemist's robes. The simple yet exquisite garments were embroidered with five lifelike silver ripples. In the Dou Qi Continent, the noble status of alchemists was deeply ingrained in people's minds, which explained why passersby looked at Xiao Yun with fear.

Xiao Yun didn't wear this outfit to show off; he just hoped to find Gu Te through the Alchemist Guild. Without revealing his identity as an alchemist, he probably wouldn't even be able to get into the Alchemist Guild.

However, Xiao Yun was already used to such gazes. Following the directions given by the hotel owner, he strolled leisurely down the street and soon arrived at the location of the Alchemist Guild.

Upon seeing the badge on Xiao Yun's chest, the guards at the gate immediately bowed respectfully. Some even ran inside to report, since in the entire Gama Empire, apart from Pill King Guhe, only Fama, the president of the Alchemist Guild, was a fifth-grade alchemist. Xiao Yun, wearing a fifth-grade alchemist badge, appearing here already made him an extremely important figure.

So, as soon as Xiao Yun entered the Alchemist Guild, two old men walked towards him.

Xiao Yun glanced briefly at the alchemist badges on their chests and discovered that both of the old men were fourth-grade alchemists.

"Junior Otto (Frank) greets Master." Although the combined age of these two was nearly ten times that of Xiao Yun, according to the rules of alchemists, those with higher attainment come first. Unless there is a master-disciple relationship, they can only be assigned according to their alchemy skills. Xiao Yun is a fifth-grade alchemist, while the two, who are only fourth-grade alchemists, can only be juniors in his presence.

"There's no need for such formalities, esteemed masters. My name is Xiao Yun; you may simply call me Xiao Yun," Xiao Yun said, clasping his hands in a fist salute. He was not an arrogant person; if others were willing to give him face, he was willing to give others face in return.

"So it's Master Xiao, my apologies for not recognizing you." Upon hearing Xiao Yun's words, the two knew his identity and no longer needed to guess whether he was impersonating a fifth-grade alchemist.

After all, the alchemists' guilds, which are all located in the Northwest Continent, share some information. Xiao Yun took the fifth-grade alchemist exam at the alchemist guild in Canaan City. People from other alchemist guilds also knew that there was a genius named Xiao Yun in the Black Corner Region who had become a fifth-grade alchemist at the age of thirteen.

Seeing that the two still addressed him as "Master," Xiao Yun didn't bother to say anything more. He simply asked one of them to help him introduce Gu Te.

"Master Xiao, why are you looking for that strange man? He has a very peculiar temper. Relying on his elder brother being the Pill King Guhe, his bad temper has offended many people. I'm worried that Gut's bad temper might offend you." Although Otto had agreed, he still explained Gut's characteristics to Xiao Yun with some concern.

"It's alright. I've heard that Gut has collected many rare treasures. I've only come here to exchange for one of them."

Xiao Yun didn't tell Otto anything about the Ice Spirit Cold Spring, saying that he had a good temper and that Otto didn't need to worry.

"Alright, then you'd better be careful. If Gut finds out what treasures you have, he'll use any means necessary." Hearing Xiao Yun's words, Otto's worry deepened. In the Gama Empire, everyone knew Gut's bad habits, and basically no one would trade with him.

A moment later, Otto led Xiao Yun to a strange building in the south of the city and stopped.

Looking up at the strange building in front of him, Xiao Yun said with some surprise, "Is this Gu Te's residence? The exterior is so... peculiar." Actually, he wanted to say it was ugly, but since he was here to trade things with someone, it wouldn't be good if someone heard him.

Otto nodded calmly and smiled, "That's just how Gutt is, strange temper, and naturally his place of residence is strange too. Master Xiao, please follow me, there are many traps in this room, I'll take you inside."

After saying that, Otto stepped forward, pushed open the door, and led Xiao Yun inside.

After avoiding several traps in the room, the two finally arrived at the top floor of the building, in front of a wooden door.

Bang!

Otto kicked open the wooden door, and an old voice immediately came from inside, saying, "Otto, what are you doing here? Uh, why did you bring someone else? What exactly do you want!"

Rolling his eyes, Otto smiled somewhat sheepishly at Xiao Yun and said, "That's just how Gutt is, always acting a bit crazy."

Nodding, Xiao Yun slowly walked into the house, his gaze sweeping around the room as usual. When his eyes fell on the cabinet where the items were placed, a look of shock appeared on his face.

"Wow, quite a few good stuff here: Fireheart Seven-Leaf Flower, Blood Crystal Grass, Blue Rock Heartstone..."

Looking at the rare treasures that are rarely seen in ordinary times, all of which are stored in this somewhat dilapidated little house, Xiao Yun couldn't help but sigh and say that Gu Te's collection is really quite rich.

"Hey, hey, you brat, what are you looking at? Trying to steal my treasure?" Seeing Xiao Yun's expression, Gu Te hurriedly jumped over, glaring fiercely at Xiao Yun.

"Uh... I'm just looking, I won't steal it from you." After Gu Te said that, Xiao Yun scratched his head a little embarrassedly. He really wanted to put all these treasures into his storage ring, but fortunately, he was a friendly and kind person and managed to suppress his greed in time.

"You can't even look! You want to steal it?" Hearing Xiao Yun's words, Gu Te's fierce expression intensified, and a powerful aura spread throughout the house from his body.

"Be polite to Master Xiao Yun, he is a fifth-grade alchemy master!" The moment Gu Te's aura erupted, Otto quickly flashed in front of him, put his hand on his shoulder, and whispered.

"Hmm? A fifth-grade alchemist?" Upon hearing Otto's words, Gutt quickly withdrew his aura and looked at Xiao Yun, noticing the badge on his chest that symbolized a fifth-grade alchemist.

After Otto finished persuading Gutt, he turned around and smiled at Xiao Yun, saying, "Master Xiao, now that I have brought you to see Gutt, I won't bother you any longer. You can make the deal with him. I'll wait for you downstairs."

After saying that, Otto walked towards the door. As he left, he patted a spot on the wall, and a wooden door slowly rose up, separating the entire room in a moment.

(End of this chapter)