After teleporting to Zakalga City once again, he rode Millet all the way to the village. Li Huailin, who had just visited the day before yesterday, still had an impression of the village, so he quickly found the right way. The village was still the same as before. The damaged areas were still unrepaired, and no new damage points were added. The Snowmen probably hadn't come down the mountain to harass them for the past few days.
After searching from house to house, Li Huailin quickly found Old Ed's temporary residence. This small house had been transformed into a temporary research room. All kinds of glass bottles, experimental props, and documents were scattered everywhere. The whole room was in a mess. Looking at it, Li Huailin could tell that Old Ed had been desperately researching for the past few days. He probably hadn't even eaten, let alone slept.
"What's going on? You've been researching for two whole days? "Li Huailin asked as he walked in.
"Oh, you're back." While talking, he didn't put down the things in his hands. He said to Li Huailin while experimenting, "This thing is really amazing. The more I research, the more interesting I find it. I really can't stop."
"You haven't slept for two days? You can still take it? "Li Huailin asked.
"Of course. What do you think I do? It's just two days of continuous research. I don't need to sleep at all for a bottle of Psychotropic Potion," Old Ed said. "Where's the Death Water? Hurry up and give it to me."
"Aren't you afraid that I won't be able to get it?" Li Huailin asked.
"Hmph, although I'm not a warrior, at least I still have foresight," Old Ed said. "From the last time you dealt with the Snowmen, I can see that you're an excellent adventurer. Although the Death Water is difficult to get, you still have a way."
"Oh? That's a compliment, right? " Li Huailin said as he handed the three bottles of Deathwater to Old Ed. Old Ed immediately took a look and said, "Oh, just by looking at the color, I can tell that this is very pure Deathwater. It wasn't diluted. Sure enough, it was obtained from Death Valley."
"Can it be diluted?" Li Huailin asked.
"Of course, it's too poisonous. A single drop can kill a few hundred people, so it's not worth much. Diluting it ten times should be enough," Old Ed said.
"There's quite a lot of this thing." Li Huailin facepalmed. There was an entire river of Death Water over there.
"Are you staying here to learn something?" Old Ed asked. "I told you, I can teach you Alchemy. According to your adventurers, if you can observe my Alchemy process, it might increase your Alchemy experience," Old Ed said.
"How is that possible? I'm not interested in that at all." Li Huailin said. He understood what Old Ed meant. If he stood inside and watched Old Ed concoct medicine, his alchemy sub-profession would increase his experience points. This was one of the rewards of this quest, but he couldn't practice his sub-profession. If he learned alchemy, his experience points would probably be deducted by now.
"Tsk, it's rare that I want to teach an apprentice. How come you're such an unmotivated guy?" Old Ed said. "Then hurry up and leave. Don't interfere with my research."
"How long will it take?" Li Huailin asked.
"How would I know? Alchemy depends on the alchemist's skills, and it also depends on fate. I'm confident in my skills, but fate, I'm not so sure, "Old Ed said.
"Since we have the materials now, why don't I send you back to the main city to research?" Li Huailin said. It was dangerous here, because he didn't know when the Yetis on the mountain would rush down and attack the village. It would be bad if they killed Old Ed. Anyway, if he had to wait, he might as well let Old Ed go back first. He could ask him for the new medicine at any time.
"I can't wait," Old Ed said. "Go out, go out. I'm going to start my research."
After saying that, Old Ed lowered his head and started to research. He completely ignored Li Huailin.
Li Huailin didn't know when Old Ed's new medicine would be developed, but he couldn't just wait here. After thinking about it, Li Huailin went to the nearby city of Zakalga and looked for Peter. When Peter heard that the famous Duke of Aquitaine was looking for him, he quickly met with Li Huailin. Li Huailin immediately ordered Peter to send a group of people to protect Old Ed.
Although Peter didn't need to listen to Li Huailin's orders, there was no one in the Human Empire who wouldn't please Li Huailin. Hence, Peter agreed and sent a group of city guards to the village. After solving the problem here, Li Huailin would wait for Old Ed's new medicine to be developed before looking for him.
Since he might have to wait here, Li Huailin thought about what he should do now. Right now, the only thing Li Huailin could think of was the Trial Tower. Because his strength had increased crazily, the three guardians on the fifth floor had around 3000 – 4000 Attack Power. Now, he could probably withstand a round of attacks from them. If he was serious, he might be able to clear the tower, but it wasn't very stable. Although Li Huailin had the Divine Sword that could reduce the other party's HP by 3% every second, Li Huailin couldn't be sure that the stone statues were living creatures. After all, creatures similar to Sword Spirits or Undead had appeared on the previous floors. However, he still had a chance to pause his training. Should he give it a try?
"Hmm … Can I beat them …?" Li Huailin was also a little hesitant. After all, if he lost, it would be a waste of an opportunity. Should he wait until his level was higher?
While Li Huailin was hesitating, Li Huailin's system notification suddenly rang. Li Huailin opened his system interface to take a look. It turned out to be a long-distance call. Moreover, the caller was Misty Rain, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.
"Ruoyan, you're online?" Li Huailin said with a hint of joy.
"Yes. I've already dealt with the company's matters. Now, I'm just waiting for the Lin family's merger to be implemented. There's nothing much to do recently, so I have time to go online," Su Ruoyan said.
"Where are you now?" Li Huailin asked.
"I'm in the Shop in the main city. I'm helping to check on the situation. As expected, without me around, no one will develop the Shop. This is no different from before I left," Su Ruoyan said.
"Then wait for a moment. I'll be right there," Li Huailin said.
"En, okay." Su Ruoyan nodded.
After hanging up the long-distance call, Li Huailin immediately took the teleportation array from Zakalga City to the main city. Then, he soon arrived at the Red Army of Women's Shop. Now, the shop had become a three-story Advanced Shop. The shop front looked slightly better. It was probably just upgraded. As soon as Li Huailin entered the door, he saw Su Ruoyan behind the counter looking at the system report. Beside her were Hongyan drinking water and Red Moon.
"Brother-in-law!" Seeing Li Huailin appear, Hongyan, who was drinking water, immediately ran over and said, "Brother-in-law, you haven't played with us for a long time."
"It seems that only Yan 'er can call you back," Red Moon said with a smile as she walked over.
"Ahem …" Li Huailin facepalmed. "President, how's your studio?"
"It's almost done. Now, I'm online in the studio." Red Moon said, "For the time being, I've gathered a total of 13 members. The other 11 are almost settled, but they haven't started working yet."
"Brother-in-law, I'm joining too," Hongyan said immediately after drinking water.
"Yeah, you're so busy at home. Why are you still going out to join a studio?" Su Ruoyan stood up and said.
"I'm just a high school student. Cousin, you can't ask me to be a CEO, right?" Hongyan said while drinking water. "And I'm not as good as you … I can't help even if I want to."
"Okay, okay. I'm just saying," Su Ruoyan said.
"Ruoyan, are you going to join the president's studio?" Li Huailin asked.
"I don't think I can participate. My dad seems to want me to pay more attention to the company, so I don't have as much time online as before. It's probably impossible for me to play dungeons all night like before." Su Ruoyan said with some disappointment, "But I'll be online more often when I have time. Huailin, you have to look after our guild."
"I've been helping all the time. It's just that I really don't understand business issues," Li Huailin said, "Is the shop facing any difficulties now?"
Li Huailin looked around. It was still afternoon, and he didn't know why there were fewer customers in the shop. Li Huailin had been here before, and it was not like this at all. So, he asked.
"It's all because of the Spirit World and Rebirth," Red Moon said.
"Huh? What's wrong with them? "Li Huailin asked.
"Spirit World and Rebirth are competing. The two shops are opposite each other. These days, they have been holding promotions to attract customers. They have already reached the point where they are losing money." "Right now, the lowest discount for both Shops is 40% off. They're selling at a loss. Although they have a large business, they can still afford to lose money. On the other hand, small Guilds like us can't do the same. Hence, this is the current situation. Currently, aside from some of our Shops' unique items, such as Mithril Ore and special potions, no one has come here to buy the rest of the equipment." Red Moon said.
"Hehe …" Li Huailin facepalmed. Night Flight and Kai Wang were really enemies. He knew that the two of them would fight, but he didn't expect it to be so thorough. However, Kai Wang had borrowed money to buy the land deed, and now he was selling the equipment at a loss. Once the next land deed appeared, he would probably vomit blood.
What Li Huailin didn't expect was that while he was thinking, the game forum over there had exploded.
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