The Herb King

182 Best Alchemist

Fifty pills were lying inside the cauldron. It was a sight that has never been seen before!

“He managed to form fifty pills in just one refining session?! I’m dreaming, right? No way!”

“How the hell is that even possible?! How did he do it?”

Everyone was in utter disbelief as they looked at Aethelwolf. The man was sitting on a chair with one leg on top of the other as he held a wine glass in his hand. He was staring at Karman Leone with an amused smile on his face.

Aethelwolf blew smoke into the air before he said in a nonchalant tone. “I didn’t want to lift the lid, but you forced me, Sir Karman.”

Karman Leone staggered when he saw the pills inside the Moonlight Frost Cauldron. He walked towards Aethelwolf with unsteady footsteps as he muttered. “Impossible...”

The old man grabbed the pills inside the cauldron and felt their warmth. It was a sign that they were just freshly made.

Karman Leone turned his head at Aethelwolf and asked in a low voice. “How did you do it?”

Aethelwolf put his wine glass on the table as he looked at the old man. “I created my own recipe of the Extreme Spirit Gathering Pill. As for the method I used during the extraction process, it is a refining technique that I learned recently.” He said with a smile.

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“You changed the recipe of the Extreme Spirit Gathering Pill and improved it all by yourself?” Karman Leone stared at him in shock. He thought that Prince Christopher was a genius, but this man in front of him was on a different level!

To change the recipe of an existing pill requires a team of Alchemists and they would need a long amount of time.

Aethelwolf nodded his head calmly. “You could say so. It wasn’t even that difficult. If you want, I can even teach you my recipe.” He grinned while crossing his fingers.

Not difficult? Only Aethelwolf could say something like this. The Alchemists could only smile bitterly when they heard his words.

Karman Leone kept his eyes on Aethelwolf. “You’re willing to teach us your improved recipe?” He asked.

Aethelwolf leaned on his chair and chuckled. “How about you do what we have agreed upon first? I might consider it.”

Karman Leone hesitated for a moment and after thinking for about five seconds, he sighed and nodded his head. “Alright. I will step down from my position and I will assign Administrator Jade Kristine as the new Supreme Director. However, this will take some time and there are a lot of things to do before she could start her job as the new Supreme Director. It would probably-”

Aethelwolf raised his hand which made Karman Leone shut his mouth. “Just do it. You can visit me in my mansion once everything is done. We can talk by then.” He said as he stood up from his chair.

Aethelwolf kept the fifty completed Extreme Spirit Gathering Pill and the Moonlight Frost Cauldron inside his storage space.

After cleaning his table, Aethelwolf walked towards Jade Kristine and patted her shoulder. “You can take your Alchemy exam now.” He then turned his gaze towards Johann and said to him. “Johann, stay here with Miss Jade. I’ll return to the mansion first. You two can go there once the exam is over.”

Johann and Jade Kristine nodded their heads absentmindedly. They were still shocked by the events that happened earlier.

“Goodbye, everyone.” Aethelwolf left the Alchemy Tower.

Everyone stared at his retreating figure in awe and worship. Even Karman Leone who wanted to tear him apart half an hour ago couldn’t help but admire the man. “It seems like I’ve become too old for this position. New blood might not be bad. No wonder His Majesty thinks so highly of him...” He sighed while shaking his head.

Soon, news about Aethelwolf’s overwhelming victory over Karman Leone spread like wildfire. He was now regarded as the best Alchemist in the Leone Empire!

When Aethelwolf arrived at the mansion, he saw a little girl standing at the entrance. She was holding a small bottle filled with a healthy homemade shake. “Papa!” She shouted excitedly while waving her hands.

Aethelwolf got down from the carriage and walked towards the little girl. “Did you miss me?” He asked as he lifted the girl.

Olivia nodded her head. “Mn.”

Aethelwolf gently rubbed her head upon hearing this. “How about your learning materials? Have you read the entire thing?” He asked.

Olivia looked away from him and muttered in a whispering voice. “Not yet, but I’m almost done.”

“Good girl.” Aethelwolf embraced her tightly.

“Sir Aethelwolf!” Hyacinth’s voice echoed from behind them.

Aethelwolf turned his head and looked at Hyacinth who was walking towards him.

“Sir Aethelwolf, I received an invitation from Sir Brian Linaza. It is about the Golden Dragon Auction House. There would be an auction tomorrow. Here is the invitation card.” Hyacinth handed a golden invitation card to him.

“Oh? I have been waiting for it.” Aethelwolf opened the invitation card and read its contents. It was just a normal invitation letter telling him that he was invited to the Golden Dragon Auction House. There was also a list of items written at the bottom and he believed that they were the auction items.

After reading the listed items, the corner of Aethelwolf’s lips rose upwards. “Olivia, do you want to go with me tomorrow? Some of the materials needed to make the necklaces of Kerrin and Alba will be auctioned tomorrow.”

Olivia’s eyes lit up when she heard this. “Really?”

Aethelwolf nodded his head. “Yes. I will bring a lot of money so we can bid for them.” He said.

“I want to go! I want to go with you, Papa!”

“Hyacinth, tell Rendell to prepare all our movable cash. Everything must be handed to me tonight. Go.”

“Yes, Sir Aethelwolf!” Hyacinth acknowledged the command and left right away.

After she left, Aethelwolf held Olivia’s hand and said with a smile. “Let’s go eat some snacks.”