But, Lin Li knew there was no hope as soon as he looked over.
This old man was simply possessed. Old Grimm had just taken out a pen from his pocket when his eyes fell on the parchment. Now he wanted to put his whole face on it. How could he still be in the mood to answer Lin Li's questions and dispel his doubts?
"This old man is really …" Lin Li immediately rolled his eyes. He knew this old man too well. Once he put his mind on potions, not to mention winking at him, even if he shouted, he might not be moved. Forget it, he would not count on this old man. Lin Li looked around, and was about to find a pharmacist whom he had scolded just now to talk to when he suddenly heard Shaun, who was beside him, seemingly talking to himself.
"Thousand Leaved Grass, Dragon Tongue Orchid. So these are the herbs that a pharmacist needs. Looks like I'll have to gather more next time …" Sean's eyes were also fixed on the parchment as he muttered to himself.
Lin Li was taken aback. This fatty looked ordinary, but he actually knew the High Elves Print.
"Fatty!"
"Ah?" Shaun looked back with a blank face. "What's the matter, Mr Mage …"
"Fatty, let me ask you something." Lin Li thought for a while, and asked cautiously, "Do you know the High Elves Print?"
"I know a little." Fatty nodded honestly.
"Talent …"
"I just happened to learn a little …"
"It's really a coincidence …" Lin Li nodded, and squeezed a smile on his face. "Fatty, how about doing me a favor?"
"Ah?"
Lin Li looked around sneakily, and whispered to Shaun, "Help me translate those High Elves Print …"
When he said this, he felt a little guilty. The High Elves Print was a knowledge that every mage and every pharmacist had to master. It was especially so for someone like Lin Li, who was an Archmage and a pharmaceutics Guru, but did not know the High Elves Print. If this were to spread, wouldn't it be embarrassing?
"What, you don't know the High Elves Print!?" The fatty suddenly opened his mouth, and stood up in shock. His voice was so loud that almost half of the guild hall could hear it.
For a moment, dozens of pharmacists looked over at the same time.
Their eyes were filled with disdain.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk … There are actually pharmacists who don't understand High Elves Print these days. I really don't know how they got in."
"Shh, maybe he has a backer? Everything is possible, everything is possible. You and I just have a tacit understanding … "
"Yes, yes, yes. Maybe he's Balbo's godson or something, haha!"
"Lower your voice. Don't let Balbo hear you. Otherwise, he won't let you off …"
Lin Li really wished that there was a hole in the ground that he could crawl into.
If it wasn't for the fact that they were in public, he really wanted to kick this damned fatty's face and ask him what he was thinking. He had already lowered his voice so much, yet he still dared to be so loud. Not only was he loud, he even revealed his dirty secrets. Wasn't he pushing him into a pit of fire?
Damn it, I've really lost face this time …
"Fatty, you have guts!" Lin Li lowered his head guiltily to avoid those disdainful gazes while he gritted his teeth and looked at the fatty.
"This …" Shaun also knew that he had caused trouble when he heard the voices of discussion. He hurriedly apologized. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Mr Mage. I really didn't mean it …"
"Shut up!" It would have been better if the fatty didn't explain. Now that he did, Lin Li was even angrier. He took a few deep breaths and forced himself to calm down. Then, Lin Li gritted his teeth and asked, "Hurry up and translate for me. Do you want to see me lose face even more?"
"Yes, yes, yes … Oh, no, no, no, that's not what I meant. What I meant was, I'll translate for you right away …" Shaun was even more flustered in his anxiety. It was a simple sentence, but he made it sound so out of place.
"Do you dare to be more long-winded?"
"Yes, yes, yes …" Shaun subconsciously retracted his head. Then, he carefully translated for Lin Li. "What Mr Burnside wrote should be a potion formula. If you were to understand it literally, it should be Thousand Leaves Grass mashed, mixed with Concentration Flower juice, and heated. Before it boils, add Dragon Tongue Orchid, Void Flower, Thousand Knotted Vines …"
"Stop!" Hearing this, Lin Li suddenly called for a pause.
There was no need to continue listening to the content after that. Lin Li could recite it with his eyes closed.
No wonder the Pharmacists Guild made it so grand. Not only did they invite all the experienced pharmacists in the Felan Kingdom, they even invited an ignorant and incompetent old man like Andoine. So this mysterious potion formula was actually the Void Power Potion …
Lin Li shook his head. The gaze he gave Balbo was filled with sympathy.
To concoct this thing, it would not be something that could be done in a day or two.
The existence of the Void Power Potion was like a nightmare to most pharmacists.
There were as many as 10 types of herbs. Just looking at it would make one dizzy, not to mention concocting them into a bottle of potion? It was not as simple as throwing them into the crucible in order, waiting for them to boil and then scooping out a bottle of potion. Even an apprentice who had just come into contact with potions would know that a bottle of potion was equivalent to a complete world. In this world, various medicinal properties would clash and attract each other, and in this conflict and attraction, a subtle yet harmonious balance would be formed.
The difficulty of a formula would first depend on the types of herbs it required.
The more types of herbs there were, the higher the difficulty of this formula.
The lowest level formulas usually only required one or two types of herbs. Some of them only required one. This was the so-called entry-level potion. Directly extracting the juice of the herbs and heating it, or directly throwing it into the crucible to boil. After scooping it out, it would become a bottle of potion.
On the other hand, high-level formulas usually required as many as three, four, or even five types of herbs. This was the true test of a pharmacist's skills.
Almost every high-level potion formula had harsh requirements on the pharmacist's skills. The temperature could not be too high or too low. A slight deviation could cause a failure in concocting the potion. If it was light, all the previous efforts would be wasted. If it was heavy, the potion would become a bottle of poison. The amount of herbs needed to be precisely controlled. A little more or less would not do. In the process of concocting the potion, one had to deal with all sorts of accidents. After all, humans were not machines. No one could guarantee that they would not make any mistakes. At this time, it was a test of the pharmacist's adaptability.
As for the Void Power Potion, it was the most difficult one among the various formulas that Lin Li had seen.
The addition of more than ten types of herbs had turned the entire potion into a mess. Just trying to find a clue from this mess was enough to tire any pharmacist to the point of vomiting blood, not to mention maintaining a delicate balance between them. Moreover, in the process, one had to be prepared to deal with all sorts of sudden situations. For example, a change in the direction of the wind, a change in the room temperature, and even one's own breathing had to be maintained. Otherwise, what awaited the pharmacist was a failure.
He remembered that when he was in the Endless World, Lin Li had spent a whole month to concoct the Void Power Potion.
In this month, Lin Li did not do anything. Every day, he would wake up in the morning to purchase herbs. After he was done, he would hide in the pharmaceutical lab and stay there for the whole day. Every day, he would fail at least 100 times. It was not until a month later that he had successfully concocted the first bottle of Void Power Potion.
And this first bottle of Void Power Potion had completely solidified his title as the richest person in the Endless World.
This thing was too powerful. To a warrior, it was like a second life. Almost every day, countless warriors would send messages to Lin Li in various ways, requesting to purchase this magical potion that could give them a second life. Naturally, the price would rise with the increase in the number of people who wanted to purchase it. From 10,000 gold coins per bottle at the beginning, it rose all the way to 200,000 gold coins per bottle.
Not only did the astronomical price not scare those warriors away, but it also aroused their desire to purchase it. In a short period of a month, it had brought Lin Li an astronomical amount of wealth.
If not for this, how would Lin Li's hunters have the money to purchase all sorts of luxurious equipment? How would he have used this equipment to enter the Well of the Sun and obtain the Stars of Fury that all hunters dreamed of? As for the battle with the Dragon of Destruction, naturally, there was no need to mention it.
From countless attempts to the popularity of the potion, Lin Li had been dealing with the Void Power Potion almost every day for a total of two months. The ingredients needed, the techniques needed, and the environment needed had long since become a conditioned reflex memory for him.
At this moment, when Shaun had just mentioned a few materials, he had already realized that what the Pharmacists Guild had obtained from the High Elves' ruins was actually the Void Power Potion …
"This is the complete formula." Old Grimm picked up the parchment, and used a thumbtack to pin it on the bulletin board behind him. "Everyone can copy it as you wish, and you can also ask questions as you wish. As long as we know, we can tell everyone. Also, if anyone wants to see the original formula, you can request it from President Balbo."
After saying that, Old Grimm retreated behind Balbo and left the time for the president to speak. He himself went around the crowd and found Lin Li, who was deep in thought.
"Felic, what are you thinking about?"
"Ah …" Lin Li only came back to his senses after being called by Old Grimm. "Hehe, good morning, Mage Grimm."
"Good morning." Old Grimm nodded, but revealed a face full of resentment. "I say, Felic, you're not very kind. Back then in Jarrosus, you said that you'd definitely come to see me after coming to Alanna. In the end, look at yourself. It's been more than a month, and you haven't even stepped through the doors of the Pharmacists Guild. If I hadn't sent you an invitation this time, were you planning to hide in the Guild of Magic forever?"
"This …" Lin Li could not help but feel a little awkward when he mentioned this. "Aren't I busy too? You're a magnanimous person, so please forgive me this once …"
"You don't have to hide it from me. Macklin has almost told me all about the crap you did in Alanna. After beating up Wilhelm's son, you also beat up Darian's nephew. In this month, you don't even have time to beat people up. It's normal that you don't have time to come to the Pharmacists Guild …"
"Thank God, Macklin has finally done something good."
"Forget it, I won't talk about you anymore. Anyway, Andoine has already settled the matter with the Marathon Family for you. But to be honest, Felic, you have to restrain your temper in the future. Don't always be so impulsive. Sometimes, it's good for you to bear with it. Oh, yes, I heard from Balbo just now that you scolded all the pharmacists in the guild again in the guild's pharmaceutical lab?"
"I was agitated for a moment. Sorry, sorry …" Although Lin Li said so, his tone did not have much sincerity.
"You're really …" Old Grimm shook his head helplessly. Then, he changed the topic. "Oh, yes, let me tell you something. Balbo asked me to be your lobbyist. He wants to poach you into the Pharmacists Guild. Think about it yourself. If you're interested, name a higher price. If you're not, just say so. Don't be afraid of making things difficult for me. Anyway, I'm just a messenger."
"This …" Lin Li hesitated for a moment.
To be honest, he had not even thought about joining the Pharmacists Guild.
The first thing he could not get past was himself.
Back in the duel at the Daylight Square, when Cromwell had the absolute advantage, Gerian had almost knelt down for Old Merlin in order to beg Old Merlin to let him go. Although Lin Li had never mentioned it, he had always remembered it in his heart. With his character, he would never leave the Emerald Tower on his own accord.
To Lin Li, no matter how strong the Alanna Guild of Magic or the Pharmacists Guild were, no matter how high the status they could provide him, they could never compare to the Emerald Tower that stood tall in a remote town. That was because that place was Gerian's hope, and the goal that this middle-aged fatty had strived for his whole life.
After the duel, when Ysera told Lin Li about this detail, Lin Li had already secretly made up his mind to do more for the Jarrosus Guild of Magic. If it was necessary, he could even agree to Gerian's request and help him take charge of the entire Emerald Tower.
Under such circumstances, how could Lin Li join the Pharmacists Guild?
"Why don't you discuss with Balbo and get me a title like a guest pharmacist?"
"What's a title like a guest pharmacist?"
"It means that I belong to the Pharmacists Guild in name, but only I can make requests to the guild. The guild cannot make me do anything. You should understand this, right?"
"In your dreams …" Old Grimm rolled his eyes. How was this different from being the boss of the guild?
"Then there's no other way …" Lin Li shook his head regretfully.
"Forget it. Anyway, I'm just bringing a message. If you're not interested, I'll reject Balbo for you. But I guess Balbo won't give up so easily …"
"Oh, yes, Mage Grimm …" Lin Li suddenly remembered something after Old Grimm mentioned it. Didn't the Elemental Origin Potion require some Leaf of the Origin Tree? At that moment, Lin Li smiled obsequiously. "I have a small matter that I'd like to trouble you with. I just don't know if you're willing to help me …"
"What is it?" Old Grimm became alert. He knew this fella's character too well. If it wasn't something difficult, why would he smile so obsequiously at him?
"Can you help me get some Leaf of the Origin Tree?"
Old Grimm frowned. "What do you want the Leaf of the Origin Tree for?"
"Someone asked me to help concoct a potion. I do have some ingredients on hand, but I'm just lacking the Leaf of the Origin Tree. I know your Pharmacists Guild definitely has it. Can you give some to me? Don't worry, I won't ask for it for free. How much is the market price of the Leaf of the Origin Tree? I'll add another 20% to pay the Pharmacists Guild. "
"This …" Old Grimm hesitated for a moment, and his face showed some awkwardness. "Honestly speaking, Felic, although my position in the Pharmacists Guild is not low, I've never been in charge of the guild's resources. The rights to use these resources are all in Balbo's hands. Even if I wanted to help you, I don't know where to start …"
"Is that so …" Lin Li could not help but feel disappointed.
"But …" Old Grimm changed the topic at this point. "I can help you with an idea."
"What idea?" Lin Li was immediately energized.
"You should have understood the potion formula just now, right? I'll be honest with you. This time, the Pharmacists Guild has put in a lot of money. Whoever can complete this formula and publicize the insights, the Pharmacists Guild can promise him one condition. As long as it's within our capabilities, no matter what condition it is, it can be fulfilled. Why don't you use your brain from this aspect? "
"There's such a good thing?" Lin Li's eyes lit up when he heard that.
I was still worrying about how hard it would be to get the Shadow of the Night, and the Pharmacists Guild actually came up with such a reward. Looks like I have to be in the limelight this time!
"A good thing is a good thing, but it depends on whether you have the ability." After Old Grimm finished speaking with a face full of smiles, he patted Lin Li's shoulder again. "Think of a good way. If you can solve this formula, not to mention the Leaf of the Origin Tree, even if you want to empty the Pharmacists Guild's warehouse, Balbo would probably agree to it. Alright, that's all I have to say. I still have something on my side, so I won't continue accompanying you."
"Then, take care."
Lin Li sent Old Grimm off absent-mindedly, but his gaze was fixed on the distant parchment.
Although it was written in the High Elves Print, to Lin Li, it was no different from the Chinese characters that he was familiar with. This was because the entire process of concocting the potion had been firmly engraved in his heart. As long as he was willing, he could solve the Pharmacists Guild's problem at any time.
And in the center of the guild hall, Balbo had already finished his speech. Old Grimm was right. Balbo had indeed promised that if anyone could complete this formula and publicize the insights, the Pharmacists Guild would promise him one request within their capabilities.
"How was it?" Balbo was resting on the recliner, but he saw Old Grimm coming over from afar. The president hurriedly straightened his body and asked anxiously.
"Not much." Old Grimm shook his head. "I've said it long ago. This kid Felic is definitely unwilling to leave Jarrosus, but you just won't give up …"
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