'No wonder Granger always said that these black-hearted merchants are hard to deal with. They clearly want to retaliate against the person who slandered them, yet they gave such a dignified reason, as if they are truly worried about the Alchemist Guild's prestige being affected.'
'No …' Bassoro stood there dumbstruck for a long time before realizing that something was wrong. 'No, no, no, this shouldn't be a simple provocation, it might be a hint.'
Thinking of this, Bassoro's eyes shone.
'That's right, this is most likely a hint that the Alchemist Guild should give the Gilded Rose an explanation.'
If it had been someone else, Bassoro would have most likely spat on them. 'How can the Alchemist Guild handle matters like this? Do you even know what your name is?'
But now …
Not only did Bassoro not spit on them, he even laughed out loud.
Although that Mage Merlin had refused the opportunity to study at the Mercury Tower, he had also expressed that he could take out the alchemy formula for the trade.
In other words, it wasn't that Mage Merlin didn't want to complete the trade, but that he wasn't satisfied with the conditions.
Business was always negotiated.
As long as he didn't completely refuse the trade, Bassoro could think of another way.
'What? You're saying that Mage Merlin isn't satisfied with the conditions? That's too simple, just change the conditions until Mage Merlin is satisfied! '
'Maybe once I get the alchemy formula, Leader Lys will be happy and the opportunity to study at the Mercury Tower will fall into my hands.'
The only problem now was how to satisfy Mage Merlin …
But there seemed to be an opportunity …
The more Bassoro thought about it, the more excited he became. At this time, he didn't even bother to say goodbye to his two colleagues and directly picked up the paper on the table before leaving the conference room.
After exiting the conference room, Bassoro suppressed the excitement in his heart and hurriedly walked towards President Lys's study. Usually, President Lys would stay in the study to read or receive guests at this time. If he went over now, he should have enough time to report his findings to President Lys.
But halfway there, Bassoro's footsteps gradually slowed down …
Because Bassoro suddenly recalled Mage Merlin's last words. Although he was sure that it was a hint, he hadn't actually said anything. If he rashly told Leader Lys everything, it would be good if everything went smoothly, but if something happened and Leader Lys didn't get the alchemy formula, that would be a huge problem.
At that time, let alone going to the Mercury Tower this time, he might not even be able to go to the Mercury Tower in his lifetime.
No, I can't just go to Guild Leader Lys like this …
It was better to satisfy Wizard Merlin first.
Thinking of this, Bassoro stopped, returned to the conference room, and asked someone to call Molin over.
"Great Alchemist Bassoro, what are your orders?" Molin's eyes were always focused on the sky when he was in the Gilded Rose, but now, he had a fawning smile in front of Bassoro.
An Alchemist and a Great Alchemist … The difference in status was like heaven and earth, not to mention that Bassoro was one of the higher-ups of the Alchemist Guild and was deeply trusted by Leader Lys. His status was even higher than Granger's. Molin would normally try to curry favor with him, so how could he dare to put on airs in front of Bassoro?
"I heard that the Twin Moons chamber of commerce recently made a big move?"
"Yes, Leader Monchi of the Twin Moons chamber of commerce is worthy of being the most daring merchant of Thousand Sails City. This time, he opened ten alchemy shops in one go." Hearing Bassoro's question, Molin knew that this was his chance to show off. "From what I see, it won't be long before the Twin Moons chamber of commerce will be able to monopolize the alchemy business of Thousand Sails City, just like the Flashing Gold chamber of commerce."
"Hmm …" Bassoro slightly frowned. He was somewhat dissatisfied with this Molin. 'I didn't call you over to listen to you flatter the Twin Moons chamber of commerce. What's the point of telling me this?'
Bassoro originally thought that this Molin was quite well-informed and had good eyesight when it came to handling matters. Moreover, he had been trying his best to curry favor with him, so he decided to give him a chance this time. But it turned out that he couldn't even understand his intentions. 'It looks like I'll have to keep my distance from that fool in the future, lest I get implicated by him.'
Molin didn't know that a few words of untimely flattery would ruin his future.
At this time, Molin was still thinking about how to show off in front of this Great Alchemist.
"Oh right, Great Alchemist Bassoro, I already sent a congratulatory gift to you when the Twin Moons chamber of commerce opened."
"…" Bassoro immediately sucked in a breath of cold air. When he looked at Merlin, his eyes suddenly widened.
'Are you kidding me!?'
When Bassoro heard this, he almost jumped up. I'm trying my best to distance myself from the Twin Moons Trade Union, but you actually sent a congratulatory gift in my name. Are you trying to kill me?! "Bassoro thought.
'It's over, it's over, I'm really going to die because of that idiot Molin.'
After all, the Twin Moons chamber of commerce had just offended the Gilded Rose …
'If Mage Merlin learns that I just sent a congratulatory gift to the Twin Moons chamber of commerce, it would be very troublesome. He doesn't even need to do anything, he just needs to hold onto that alchemy formula and not take it out. If Leader Lys gets angry, who knows how many people would suffer?'
"Who told you to help me send a congratulatory gift!"
"Ah …" Molin suddenly froze. He looked at the enraged Bassoro and didn't know what to do. His face was filled with innocence and confusion.
'What's going on …'
'Isn't the relationship between Great Alchemist Bassoro and the Twin Moons chamber of commerce pretty good? There shouldn't be any problem if I sent a congratulatory gift in his name when the Twin Moons chamber of commerce's alchemy shop opened. Why is Great Alchemist Bassoro so angry?'
Molin didn't dare to say anything at this time, he could only look at Bassoro with a frightened expression.
"Immediately, immediately, go to the Twin Moons chamber of commerce's alchemy shop. Cause as much trouble as you can, the bigger the better!" Bassoro felt extremely anxious. At this time, he didn't care about leaving any evidence behind and directly ordered Molin to cause trouble.
"Ah?"
"Ah what? Hurry up and do it!"
"Yes, yes, yes …"
After sending Molin away with a few words, Bassoro massaged his eyebrows in pain. 'Damn, keeping my distance from that Molin was truly a wise decision. Otherwise, who knows when I might be killed by that idiot.'
…
In the past few days, the most sensational matter in Thousand Sails City was undoubtedly the opening of the Monchi Family's alchemy shops, and ten of them. Among them, the Twin Moons Splendor on Victorious Return Main Street was known as the largest alchemy shop in Thousand Sails City. It had the best enchanted equipment, the most mystical potions, the most advanced alchemy techniques, and even a Great Alchemist personally overseeing it.
The one in charge of managing the Twin Moons Splendor was the butler of the Monchi Family, Jonathan.
Jonathan had been in a very good mood these past two days.
First, it was because of the opening of the Twin Moons Splendor, and he had been entrusted with the heavy responsibility of managing the largest alchemy shop in Thousand Sails City. Second, it was because Jonathan knew that the Alchemist Guild was currently holding a hearing, and the one participating in the hearing was Mafa Merlin, the one who made Faleau slap him twice in the Black Horn Auction.
Although the results of the hearing hadn't come out yet, Jonathan was already celebrating in his heart.
Because Jonathan knew that before the hearing started, his master had sent Young Master Ryan to pay a visit to one of the moderators of the hearing, Great Alchemist Granger. Moreover, the conditions promised were precious magic materials that no Great Alchemist could refuse.
As long as Granger tampered with the hearing, that Mafa Merlin could only come out of the Alchemist Guild in tears.
At that time, he would be able to see Mafa Merlin run out of luck, and he would also be able to sweep away the competitors of the Twin Moons Splendor. Just thinking about it made him feel happy.
Jonathan had a smile on his face the entire afternoon.
When it was almost evening, Molin came to visit, and the smile on Jonathan's face became even wider.
Jonathan had a feeling that Maureen must have come with good news.
"Alchemist Molin, please sit, please sit …" Jonathan had a warm smile on his face as he personally welcomed Molin. His face was filled with eagerness. "Alchemist Molin, I have been waiting for you for many days."
"Hmm …" To be honest, Molin was very happy with Jonathan's eagerness.
In fact, this wasn't the first time the two had interacted.
One was the market supervisor of the Alchemist Guild, while the other was Monchi's most trusted butler. Coupled with the fact that the Twin Moons chamber of commerce had recently set foot in the alchemy market, the number of times the two had interacted had risen sharply. For example, last time, Molin had come to deliver a congratulatory gift in Bassoro's name, and Jonathan had personally received him.
Compared to those madmen in the guild who were obsessed with alchemy, Jonathan was a lot better at dealing with people. He was a professional, and the last time he received him had made Molin feel like he was bathing in a spring breeze. His impression of Jonathan was also very good.
But an impression was just an impression …
Compared to his own future, even a good impression had to be put aside.
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