High Above

The first place is Ian. The value of ten bottles of anti-damage potion is the highest among all, no one can doubt it.

And the second place is Karansir. The comprehensive amplification potion produced by this serious genius alchemist is extremely complete, and even solves some of the 'sequelae' problems by additionally enhancing the physical constitution.

Without Ian, he would have been the real number one.

However, this time, Carancil was convinced of his defeat - in the final analysis, he also understood one thing. He was competing with Isengard, and it was not that he had any grudge against Ian. It was not that he had never lost anyway, so why did he care about the ranking? ?

Of course, having said that, when Ian saw Carancil the next day, the big boy looked unwilling and a little aggrieved, but when he saw Ian, he still smiled a little... It was quite interesting.

"Why is he so expressive?"

Ian asked Isengard in a low voice.

"He must have been told by his family when he came home yesterday."

And Isengard also whispered to Ian: "It's actually a small matter that you didn't win the first place. The main reason is that if you have a laboratory, his side will have less funds. Especially since you are so famous, it will be difficult to promote it later. .”

"But don't worry. There is competition within the Platinum and Iridium Workshop, but it's not that fierce. There won't be any enmity between the two of you, and you two won't be able to conduct experiments."

"He mainly feels the pressure and doesn't want to lose to you all the time - just like he doesn't want to lose to me all the time."

"Young people, it's a good thing to be competitive."

Ian showed a clear expression, and Isengard complained: "Aren't you younger than me? I really don't know why you speak so old-fashioned!"

Of course, one day was not enough for the alchemists who participated in the academic seminar with Ian yesterday to spread the news, so when the ranking list came out, many people still questioned it.

Someone even took out Ian's honor list with the Inspector Knight and expressed doubts about this aspect as well.

How could one person have so much energy to perform various meritorious deeds in Nanling while also studying alchemy? This is definitely a fake. The results and first place are all predetermined. They are all man-made news created by the Ellen family or the Alchemy Association to clear up Master Bavar's misdeeds!

Only this time, with Ian's permission and the entire video of the exam being released, all doubts were slapped in the face and completely silenced.

If you are a layman, you may feel aggrieved because you don't understand it, but after seeing Ian's skills and proficiency, if insiders say something nonsense, then they themselves are the ones who should be questioned.

Even the most unconvinced alchemist, after personally testing the skills demonstrated by Ian, had to admit that what Ian did was definitely worthy of being ranked first in this assessment.

In fact, I am afraid that it is only a few years of settling down from being a master.

This is consistent with Ian's speculation about himself.

In the final analysis, his method is essentially the reverse reasoning of the prophet plus the silver chip... In some parts, he actually knows it but doesn't know why.

But it's not a big problem. With Master Gosei's teachings and an entire laboratory prepared by Isengard for him to practice, his progress will be faster than anyone can imagine.

It won't take long for him to usher in another period of rapid growth.

At this moment, Master Vana is taking Ian and Isengard to the secret vault of the Alchemy Association.

"I made a bet with Alexei and Gosei - naturally, we both lost."

The old woman with black and white hair handed a ring to Ian: "This is the Ring of Silence. Alexey is best at making small things, and he likes to think about these interesting gadgets."

"Gese gave you the previous one, and Alexei made another one... This time it's brand new, and it won't suddenly break in the middle of the adventure. I believe you will like it if you have used it. .”

"Indeed, it is very useful." Ian nodded in agreement - auxiliary props like this are very needed even if he is now at the second level: "Thank you very much, Master Vana. It's also very useful." Thank you Master Alexei.”

"You let us see an interesting scene." The old woman waved her hand: "In the final analysis, it's just a small fortune."

"Ian, when you grow up to our level, you will be equally willing to support your descendants, because our research is never-ending, but there are very few suitable helpers and companions."

Ian thought about the research on the earth back then. Every engine, every bit of material, and every group of power groups required dozens or hundreds of research groups for collaborative analysis... He couldn't help but nodded with emotion: "That's true. One person is It’s difficult to move forward on this road.”

The Ring of Silence is indeed an unexpected surprise.

Rather, it is precisely because he has reached the second energy level that once he moves at high speed, it may be more difficult to hide, so he needs the assistance of props such as the Ring of Silence.

Under the leadership of Master Vana, Ian walked through the hidden corridors underground and walked towards the deepest hall.

In the middle of the road leading to the hall, there are rows of crystal cabinets, which display many rare and ancient samples and manuscripts, as well as some strange alchemical creations.

An ancient book, a piece of armor that doesn't look very smooth, a firearm that's so big that it's a bit exaggerated to say it's a cannon or a blunderbuss, a blood diamond necklace shining with blood red... and so on, from the mysterious From ancient parchment manuscripts to the etheric weapon hearth that looks quite modern Terran, everything is here.

"Here are the masterpieces of alchemist masters of all ages - some of them may seem outdated now, but at the time... I mean, in that era, it was a breakthrough development beyond imagination."

"The first systematic alchemy textbook, the first set of standard military armor, the first single-use alchemical firegun, Master Pushil's bloody princess necklace, a psychic pendant that can absorb the life force of the deceased and heal injuries... …Each one is famous, and although it is no longer practical, they are the best teaching materials and the best examples.”

As she said this, the old woman's eyes became brighter. She looked around at the treasures present and whispered with emotion: "This is the pride of us Setar people, the mark from the lost era to the present day - child, this is The path we have taken, every step we take, is on the shoulders of those who came before us.”

"Without them, our talents would not be able to flourish, and our knowledge would be castles in the air."

"Have a respect for history and knowledge..."

With that said, Master Wana stopped and pointed to the exhibit behind a huge crystal window not far away: "Look at this again, a farm machine engine from the late Emperor's era!"

"This is it. Master Fryer, the teacher of Gosei and Alexei, teamed up with other alchemists, including my teacher to create a creation! The First Knight wiped out all the monsters on the Quinor Plain den, while the tiller brings all the land to man’s use!”

"Coupled with supporting fertilizers and herbicides, this was the weapon we used to defeat the entire Great Plains!"

The thing displayed behind the window is extremely tall. It is an engine, an alchemy engine with a slightly old shape.

It is placed here quietly, with traces of accumulation over many years of operation.

It has been broken and cannot function for a long time, but it is placed here with full respect for future generations to admire. The mottled scars seem to tell the martial arts left when humans fought with the earth. Now in the autumn around the imperial capital The peaceful environment that shines like gold is all thanks to it and its successors.

Fertilizers and herbicides, although not listed specifically because of their simplicity, are not even less important than the former. Without them, no matter how vast the land is, it would be difficult to feed such a large number of people.

This is undoubtedly the most memorable creation in the entire display corridor. The high-ranking alchemists put their power into the hands of everyone and used it to transform the entire world together with the people.

Ian stared at it. He didn't ask why Master Wana was talking about the late Emperor and not the Black King... The alchemist masters have nothing to do with politics. They don't care about their own tendencies. No one will offend them because of this trivial matter.

Even if there was a master alchemist who had no time to scold the emperor, the emperor would at best throw him into a laboratory on the border, out of sight and out of mind.

But I am different.

Moreover, there is another very important question.

The young man is thinking about this very simple yet important issue.

"Now that we have it."

Ian asked softly: "Then why are there still people hungry in this world?"

Master Wana's smile gradually faded.

"yes."

She lowered her head and said to herself in confusion: "Why?"

"Obviously, the ascendants and nobles don't need food very much...how did these things disappear?"

——Ordinary people's interest groups surrounding sublime people and nobles. The Bai Zhimin family I belong to is just like this. It makes a lot of money.

Ian thought so, but he didn't have the position to criticize.

Ordinary people are not monolithic, and there are many different classes within them, but it is hard to tell with this group of people who are both sublimators and alchemist masters. In their eyes, ordinary people are probably all the same.

They are also high-ranking figures. Even if they are good people, it is still difficult for them to understand the situation below.

The silence lasted for a while, and they arrived at the gate of the secret library.

"It's always difficult to have an answer to this kind of thing." Stopping at the gate, the old woman shook her head with a bewildered expression. She laughed at herself: "I was also very surprised back then, why the funds given to me were limited - the empire obviously had a lot of money. You spend money everywhere, why don’t you want to allocate more to me for research?”

"But sometimes, I understand...compared to creation and research, distribution itself is an extremely complex and profound skill...That is not something I can understand."

"Yes, it's distribution," Ian repeated.

Why do countries with extremely advanced technologies in theory behave as primitive as the pre-industrial era in border areas? All reasons can only be distribution: "But in the final analysis, technology has brought certain progress."

He comforted the old man - this is not something they can change now. It is better to read some positive news to make them feel better.

"yes."

The old man smiled again: "At least, compared to our days, there are indeed more people who can eat enough and eat meat in this era. This is progress, isn't it?"

"really."

Ian also smiled. He put the question in his heart and followed Master Vana into the secret vault.

This is an ordinary underground maze composed of rows of sealed cabinets.

"Those collector's edition alchemy equipment, including ordinary alchemy material gift packs, I asked Isengard and they were all removed for you. You already have those things, there is no need to repeat them."

The old woman was sitting in her wheelchair. She stared at the many secret cabinets in front of her and said calmly: "The library card is still the same. I still hope that children your age will read more books... There will be more opportunities after the experiment, and more will be accumulated. Inspiration will come naturally.”

"All the rewards from the assessment are meaningless to you, so I gave you a chance to choose."

"Second-level materials of the highest perfect quality. Formulas for master-level alchemy potions. And... second-level psychic accessories."

"Choose one, Ian...you deserve it."

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