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One of them, named Barrett, a Second-Level Wizard Apprentice, said, "But what can we do to find him? After he escaped, we did search for his traces. We used several methods in succession, yet we couldn't even find a shadow of him. It’s clear that he is also skilled in tracking."
Daniel was startled. Fortunately, after his escape, he had continuously erased any traces of his presence using the methods he knew. If it were someone else, they might have been able to find him.
Seeing that everyone was looking at him, he realized they wanted to test him. However, Daniel shook his head, indicating that he also did not know how to track him.
Not that he didn't know; even if he did, he couldn't possibly use it. He certainly wouldn't help them find himself.
He had mingled with this group to seek revenge, not to betray himself.
"Don't look at me. If I had seen him and had a way, I wouldn't have seen even a shadow of him now. How could I have any method?"
Barrett gritted his teeth and said, "How about we lure him out?"
Another apprentice asked, "Do you mean…"
"That's right. As long as we spread the news about the Lava Heart here to the Spirit Realm, I don’t believe he wouldn’t be tempted."
Daniel was shocked. "You have a Lava Heart here?"
He couldn't help but be surprised. The Lava Heart was an extremely rare material formed over millions of years from various precious metals melted in lava, ultimately becoming a Fire Element material. It was the best item for crafting wands.
It was rarely seen and very scarce. According to Daniel's guess, even having one or two wands made from Lava Hearts within the academy would be impressive. He never expected there would be a Lava Heart here.
Arnold nodded. "That's right. Vita City is just a city; having a Second-Level Apprentice stationed here is already good enough. The reason we were sent here is because of the Lava Secret Realm."
In a volcano that had long been extinguished, located just outside the northern part of the city, lava continued to flow, and within it, there was even a group of Fire Elemental Spirits.
Every thirty to forty years, the lava would surge, and a few Lava Hearts would appear. Considering the timing, it was likely to happen in the near future. "As long as we spread the news, he won't be able to resist."
"That's great! I've traveled to so many places, but I haven't encountered a Second-Level Wizard Apprentice who could match me. This time, I must see for myself."
"Indeed, with your help, we can definitely capture him. By the way, I noticed you don't have any Magical Items?"
This was a painful topic for Daniel. Over the past two years, he had bought a few Magical Items, but when he was teleported, he hadn't brought them along. Aside from his clothes, he was completely bare.
"Nothing much; I lost them during my last adventure."
Daniel pretended to be indifferent and said casually.
Arnold's eyes showed surprise and admiration. Losing items during an adventure! Where could one go on an adventure to lose things? No wonder he was a Wizard Apprentice who specialized in traveling.
Soon after, Daniel accepted Arnold's enthusiastic invitation and stayed at his villa. They drank and enjoyed themselves every day. Taking advantage of some free time, Daniel suggested visiting their study. His greatest reliance was still on the chip; as long as it could input enough books, even if he gained nothing else, it would still be worth it.
Arnold had no reason to refuse such a small request and said, "Of course! I'll have the Squire guide you."
Before long, Daniel was led by the Squire to their study. He soon became immersed in a sea of knowledge and couldn't extricate himself.
Later, Barrett found Daniel who was seriously reading and said, "Daniel, we've discussed it and are preparing to spread the news to lure him to the Lava Secret Realm. Do you have anything you need to prepare?"
Daniel closed the book and scratched his head awkwardly. "I'm lacking a set of Magical Items. During my last expedition in the secret realm, I lost quite a bit of my Magical Items; now I'm practically broke. Without Magical Items, my combat power has decreased significantly. How about we make a deal? You prepare the materials, and I'll brew potions for you."
Barrett felt a bitterness in his mouth and smiled awkwardly.
"I can't make that decision, but I can ask. I can't guarantee the outcome."
It's not easy to refine potions; a typical Apothecary Apprentice has only about a thirty percent success rate, which is already quite good. Daniel, as a wandering apprentice without the means to practice, would have an even lower success rate. He didn't want the materials he had painstakingly collected to be wasted by someone else.
"Then thank you. I can limit it to a thirty-five percent success rate. No matter how many materials there are, I will provide the potion according to that ratio. If there are any leftover potions, they are mine; if not, then I consider it helping you for free."
Barrett's eyes lit up. Although a typical Apothecary Apprentice has a thirty percent success rate, hiring one would still cost a considerable amount, and getting even twenty percent of the finished product would be considered good.
Now, with a thirty-five percent ratio, he was somewhat tempted.
He quickly agreed and informed Arnold and a few others. After a brief discussion, they all agreed to this enticing condition.
Accompanied by hearty laughter, Arnold walked in, enthusiastically patting Daniel on the shoulder and exclaimed, "My brother, I hear you can refine potions? That's fantastic! Come on, I'll take you to see; there’s still a potion room in Vita City. You can check if the equipment is usable."
"Thank you."
Arnold led Daniel to the potion room. With a series of creaking sounds, the door opened, revealing dusty equipment that hadn't been used for a long time.
Daniel frowned slightly, guessing how long it had been since anyone used this place—probably several decades. In fact, it was just as he suspected.
Apprentices endowed with Pharmacology were indeed rare; often there would be only one among dozens of people. The last Apothecary Apprentice in Vita City had been over a hundred years ago. Since he left, the potion room had been sealed off, waiting for the arrival of its next master.
"Ha ha, sorry! It hasn't been used for a long time; I'll have someone clean it up."
"No need," Daniel recited the incantation.
In an instant, the dust-covered instruments had all the dust lifted off them, forming a filthy sphere in the air, which Daniel threw out of the potion room, instantly refreshing the space inside.
"I didn't expect you to know the Dust Removal Spell as well; you've really learned comprehensively. Up until now, aside from a few commonly used spells, I haven't learned much else."
"It's just something I use regularly; I took some time to learn it but I'm not particularly skilled."
"That's still impressive. Do you think these instruments can still be used?"
Daniel pretended to examine them. The instruments on the ground were quite different from those underground, and it wouldn't be easy for someone else to use them.
Fortunately, his current level of Pharmacology was high enough for him to recognize what these items were for. Even if he couldn't identify them, he had the ability to substitute.
"They're usable, they're usable."
"That's good then; I'm looking forward to your successful potion-making."
With that, Arnold left behind some materials and exited.
Daniel first checked around to ensure there were no spying Magic Arrays, confirming that his performance inside wouldn't be leaked before preparing to brew potions.
With his current level of Pharmacology and the assistance of the chip, his success rate exceeded ninety percent. So even though he provided three and a half layers of potions to the other party, he still made a profit and earned fifty-five percent.
This meant that if he brewed one hundred portions of potions, he could earn fifty-five portions without having to spend any materials. Daniel couldn't help but marvel at the power of Pharmacology.
Of course, if others only have a 30% success rate, the amount they can earn is very limited. It is precisely because of them lowering the level of Pharmacists and increasing the prices of finished medicines that Daniel can earn so much.
When Arnold saw that Daniel really followed through on their agreement and gave him 35% of the finished potion, his eyes couldn't help but widen in surprise.
Just because others have a 30% success rate doesn't mean it works out that way in the end. Did he ask others to spend money?
Who knows how much others actually produced after their successful concoctions? If they fail this time, there's nothing that can be done.
After all, the success rate in Pharmacology is notoriously low, and failure is quite normal. Even the most demanding individuals cannot require others to guarantee success when asking them to brew potions.
According to the traditions of Pharmacology, if a failure occurs, Pharmacists are not required to compensate at all.
That's just how it is; who told you not to know Pharmacology?
Now that Daniel has given him 35% of the finished potion, he can make quite a profit.
He immediately handed over a significant amount of herbs to Daniel, asking him to brew more. In the end, he even took out all the materials and let Daniel concoct the potion.
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