"Going to study at the Royal Alchemy Academy in the Imperial Capital?"
Hearing this, Ian looked seriously at Master Gosei in front of him, and then suddenly laughed: "Master, if I really agree, you will have a headache, right?"
"After all, it will definitely take a lot of effort to let someone like me enter the academy."
If you say that Ian is not moved, it must be a lie.
As the most powerful empire on the continent of Terra, and one of the highest institutions second only to the Seeker Academy in the City of Knowledge, the Royal Alchemy Academy of the Setar Empire is undoubtedly the dream institution for every person who wants to study alchemy in depth.
But Ian is not a fool. In the society of this era, in the imperial capital of this country with nobles and upper-class people, how could a country student really go to study at the imperial capital academy and end up well?
If he really goes, I'm afraid he will have to play out the traditional plot of the academy stream in another world: first he is looked down upon by most of the noble students, scorned and suppressed, and then he turns this contempt into jealousy based on his test scores, and then he has to face other students.
The student hired a killer, and some teachers looked down on his status, and in the end he was slapped in the face with his academic achievements.
The final result is either to kill a lot of people and betray the empire, live in other countries and regions, accumulate their own strength while traveling, become a strong man, and then return to the imperial capital for revenge; or to become a true alchemy star of tomorrow, in
Climb within the system, scheming with the nobles while developing your own academic power...
All in all, it's a bit numb.
Of course, the real reason is actually very simple.
If a person has no money, why go to the imperial capital? Should he be tortured if he is sick?
It's such a simple and simple reason. As for precognitive vision, Ian doesn't think he can make a lot of money by picking up things in the imperial capital and still avoid dying.
Even if he could, why would he take such a big risk?
He is only fourteen years old and has plenty of time to grow up. If he goes to the imperial capital to pretend to be a grandson, he will not learn anything. He will waste his time for no reason and will also offend Viscount Grant, who has always supported him.
So now, Ian not only has to refuse, but he also has to openly state the reasons and logic behind it, and at the same time praise his true supporters.
Yes. Viscount Grant is very smart, but perhaps because he has lived in a rural place like Harrison Port all year round, he has never been resistant to sincere flattery.
"Master, don't worry about me wasting my talent. Viscount Grant is very kind to me, just because alchemy equipment and professional books are difficult to buy, or they are too expensive."
Ian politely saluted the thoughtful old man with a hunchback in front of him, and he said calmly: "If you really think that I have potential, then why not give me a channel to purchase the latest alchemical classics and papers...
...or it could be a way to purchase some commonly used alchemy potion recipes, I am confident that I can learn them."
"For Harrison Port right now, my hometown, that's the most important thing."
"Um."
After pondering for a while, Master Gosei Abid smiled slightly and said: "Indeed, I just didn't want to see a talented young alchemist sink into the borderland of Harrison Port..."
Having said this, he turned his head to look at Viscount Grant, and bowed his head very carefully to apologize: "I'm sorry, Ayers, but I was wrong about this."
"The fact that this young alchemist has achieved far better achievements at this age than you did at the beginning is enough to prove that you have absolute support for him and that you sincerely want to cultivate an alchemist master of your own for your territory.
"
"Haha, where are you talking about?"
Hearing his former teacher's sincere apology and praise, even Viscount Grant couldn't really have any grudges and he was willing to poach him. Doesn't it mean that he has good taste?
Although these words are overtly and covertly talking about their waste in alchemy...
But waste is waste!
I'm useless!
So the Viscount laughed: "I have no talent, but Ian's talent is indeed extraordinary. Over the years, I have been worried that I may have delayed his future."
"This time I heard Teacher Gosei's evaluation, which really made me feel relieved. It proved that Ian's excellence was beyond my expectation."
He looked at Ian and said with emotion: "You really have to go all out."
Ian and the Viscount looked at each other and smiled, then turned around and skipped the topic.
As for Patrick's expression, he really looked unhappy.
Gu Zhi
However, the expression he looked at Ian was also more cautious and thoughtful.
Master Gosei's re-appraisal confirmed that Ian's appraisal result was true, and he greatly praised the young man's acumen. This was undoubtedly a huge improvement in reputation.
After all, as the master of the Royal Association of the Imperial City, Elder Gosei is not the top alchemist in the world, but he is also a first-class scholar. He has even created the 'Eye of Mystery', an extremely advanced auxiliary alchemical eye, which has won the empire.
Award-winning renowned scholars.
If his talent on the road to sublimation was not far inferior to his talent in alchemy, he might have reached the peak of the second level, condensed his soul into the realm of radiance, and then planned a third-level magic potion
, and became a very important figure in the entire empire.
"Lavonte."
On the other side, Viscount Grant made a gesture to Mr. Yinfang, who was smiling. After thinking for a moment, the businessman immediately showed a look of surprise and even gratitude.
Then, he stood up neatly, picked up the longevity magic plant placed on the appraisal table by Ian, and moved forward together with Viscount Grant towards Master Gosei.
"So decisive."
Ian looked at this scene with clear eyes: "This is an amazing move."
Even if he is blind, he can still see that this is Viscount Grant directly using Mr. Yinfang's magic plant to please Master Gosei, and Mr. Yinfang still has to thank him!
Because after the appraisal, Viscount Grant can buy the longevity magic plant in his own name, and then give gifts to his former mentor in his own name. All this has nothing to do with Mr. Yinfang.
And if it were Mr. Yinfang himself, he would have no reason to give a gift to Master Gosei, and there would be no need for the other party to accept it.
But Viscount Grant is willing to take him with him. This is a sign of love. Even if the other party doesn't pay a penny, if he can have even the slightest connection with a big shot like Master Gosei, a life-extending magic plant is worth it.
What's more, will Viscount Grant really do nothing? Even if Master Gosei is unwilling to accept the upcoming construction work of the new city and the supply of building materials for the construction of several outer harbor terminals... he still needs to think about how to communicate with him again.
Did Viscount Grant make this request?
Mr. Yinfang made a lot of money, so he showed such surprise and gratitude.
Viscount Grant borrowed flowers to offer to Buddha, and no one would lose to him.
Not to mention Elder Gesai who got the new life-extending magic plant, it was a real win!
Everyone is winning!
"Ayers, I know what you want to do... You want me to return to the Imperial Capital to publicize that there is a life-extending magic plant in Nanling, so that you can have more leverage in the Imperial Capital. I also want to keep you in mind and let me help.
You provide some channels for the association."
At this moment, he lowered his eyes and glanced at the longevity magic plant. Master Gesai sighed. He was not very happy. Instead, he stroked his beard with his stick and said seriously: "Shameless little guy, you don't have to be smart on the right path."
"It was useless in the past, and you are suffering today. With your intelligence, if you had studied alchemy seriously in the past, why would you need to please me like this now? Do you need to plead with Pat to let him open a workshop and shop in your territory?"
"
Master Gosai’s words are truly brutally honest.
Ian saw that the Viscount smiled instead.
As expected, the hunchbacked old man accepted the magic plant handed over by Mr. Yinfang, and he continued: "This life-extending magic plant is not the same as the ones produced in the Holy Mountain and the Quiet Sea. Instead, it is similar to the magic plant from Jiuhan Mountain.
The pure source of life is probably related to the fact that the indigenous people and the countries in the oasis worship the natural spirits related to plants. This is a big issue."
Master Gesai looked at the magic plant in his hand with burning eyes, but it was not for the purpose of extending his life. It was a desire to do experiments: "Whatever you want, I will help you. See you have cultivated a
For the sake of an excellent alchemist and this magical plant."
He raised his head, looked at the delighted Viscount Grant with a straight face, and scolded: "Smiling face, you are still my worst student."
"What kind of old man is he?"
His face was expressionless, but Ian was complaining in his heart, and then sighed slightly: "Observing people... is also a kind of observation. Even if you don't rely on psychic powers, you can still see a person's general personality and behavioral habits just by observing with the naked eye.
, it has reached a prediction that is almost prophetic.”
Viscount Grant was probably good at this, so he wasn't nervous from the beginning. He was even laughing at this moment, admitting his mistakes one after another to Master Goser's rebuke, and didn't take it seriously at all.
Just as the young man was sighing, he noticed someone approaching him from the left.
Turning his head, what he saw was a face about the same age as himself.