Chapter 111: Magical Alchemy Cottage!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

One shot after another.

If it weren't for the Black River Valley Border Town at this time, it would be shrouded by the drifting rainstorm.

The sound was washed away by the heavy rain.

I'm afraid these gunshots have already been noticed.

After more than ten shots.

After reloading the steam bullets, he raised the steam hunting gun and aimed at Ta Ke, the angry dwarf alchemist.

This time he only aimed, without firing.

Anger gradually faded, and reason began to retake control of the mind.

During his reloading, that wizard did not attack him.

He had already sensed something abnormal.

This guy... seems not to be an enemy.

Who are you?

The dwarf alchemist asked in a low voice.

I just said I'm a guest seeking the alchemist's help.

I mean no harm.

Ta Ke dared not mention dragon breath, dragon scales, or similar terms, so as not to provoke this dwarf alchemist skilled in 'anger'.

There is no alchemist here.

The dwarf alchemist said, huffing and puffing.

You're not welcome here either.

Ta Ke examined the dwarf alchemist whose beard almost reached his knees, and Ta Ke shrugged.

Well then!

Tomorrow I'll come again; I don't know if the alchemist will be here then.

Having said that, Ta Ke walked out.

Anyway, that guy's magical alchemy cottage is right here.

And now it's still the rainy season of the Gray Night Period; the roads outside are no ordinary difficult to travel.

It seems someone still cares about him, otherwise there wouldn't be a scene of the shop being ransacked.

This dwarf alchemist is non-combat, lacking many means of self-defense.

He can't escape.

When Ta Ke had just crossed the doorframe that the dwarf alchemist had smashed.

Are you a wizard?

The dwarf's voice came over.

Ta Ke turned around and spread his hands.

Obviously.

Then what level are you?

The dwarf sized up Ta Ke from head to toe, also gradually lowering the steam hunting gun.

Level 19. Ta Ke said truthfully.

Damn, only level 19, you're too weak. The dwarf muttered lowly.

If you can help me, I can quickly advance, raising my level above 25, and at the same time my magic can quickly upgrade.

I've been stuck at level 19 for a long time, accumulating a large amount of source energy experience.

Level 25? The dwarf pondered to himself.

Obviously, in his view, level and strength are in a directly proportional linear relationship.

Level 25, although still weak, but...

The dwarf alchemist, his eyes hidden under thick brows and eyebrows, carefully examined Ta Ke up and down for a long time.

You don't look too weak.

Moreover, you actually have the power of two kinds of rune ring staffs.

Normally, a supernatural being of your level would find it hard to master the power of two rune ring staffs.

What's more, one of those ring staffs is a shadow ring staff.

His temper is explosive, period.

This dwarf alchemist's gaze is still quite sharp.

Human wizard, if you're willing, we can reach an agreement.

I can help you craft the items you need.

But you must protect my safety until the end of the next Gray Date.

Ta Ke's previous strong dodging ability seemed to have played a certain deterrent effect.

The dwarf alchemist couldn't restrain Ta Ke, seemingly afraid that Ta Ke would go out and leak his secret of hiding here.

Before the end of the next Gray Date?

Ta Ke pondered silently, then looked at the dwarf alchemist.

Are you preparing to leave here when the next Gray Date arrives?

Yes, I want to return to Sheng Lande. The dwarf alchemist said in a low voice, although this low voice was still quite loud.

Return to Sheng Lande? Aren't you the alchemist of this shop?

Ta Ke was stunned, then immediately asked.

"Damn it, this is the shop of one of my apprentices; he died in the previous adventure."

"I've been hiding here from my enemies' pursuit, and you ended up finding me," the dwarf alchemist said, dissatisfied.

"Um... this is a lot of information!"

Ta Ke took a deep breath.

"I mean, how can this little border town in Black River Valley have a third-rank alchemy expert who owns a magical alchemy hut?"

"That bartender didn't mention the dwarf alchemist thing, which seems to be because... wait a moment."

Ta Ke pondered briefly, then asked.

"Is your apprentice here a dwarf?"

"A dwarf's apprentice is naturally a dwarf; human mage, you ask too many questions. Do you want to complete the transaction or not?" the dwarf said, somewhat irritable.

Ta Ke nodded and said: "I'm very willing to complete the transaction with Master Alchemist."

"But aren't you going to ask what I need forged?"

"With your first-rank mage level, I can forge whatever you get," the dwarf alchemist said confidently.

Saying that, the dwarf alchemist walked over to the not-so-thick tree trunk, placed one hand on it, and softly chanted a magical incantation.

Soon, a curtain-like door frame was pulled open by the dwarf alchemist.

"Go in!"

Ta Ke narrowed his eyes slightly, examined it for a moment, confirmed there was no danger, and then walked over.

If the third-rank alchemist intended to use the "imprisonment" feature of this magical alchemy hut—which doesn't even qualify as a "layer domain dimension"—to trap Ta Ke,

then Ta Ke would have no choice but to reluctantly accept the entire legacy of this third-rank alchemy expert.

But this dwarf alchemist has the typical dwarven temperament.

He has a short temper, but at least he is honest and trustworthy.

"Damn it, how did you find my 【Magical Alchemy Hut】 hut? You should know, this magical hut I built cost me most of my savings."

After entering the alchemy hut, the dwarf alchemist rummaged through the sturdy wooden rack while loudly asking.

"Maybe my perception is just better!" Ta Ke replied vaguely.

At the same time, Ta Ke was also surveying this magical hut before him.

"Compact" was Ta Ke's first impression.

Three sides were sturdy storage racks, piled with various blueprints, scrolls, storage boxes, and some supernatural storage bracers, etc.

"I don't know if this alchemist has any large-capacity supernatural storage bracers."

Upon seeing those storage bracers, Ta Ke's heart stirred slightly.

"I can ask about them later."

In the middle of the storage rack, there's barely enough space for two people to walk side by side.

On either side of the wall opposite the entrance, there is a small wooden door, likely the alchemist's living quarters and alchemy secret room.

As a mobile "magical alchemy hut," it is costly to build.

Having this much space is already quite good.

At that moment, the dwarf alchemist seemed to have found his own item.

It was a blood-colored scroll.

Just a glance, and Ta Ke's nostrils caught the scent of fresh blood, along with a hint of demon.

"Those earlier traveler and mage turned this place upside down, yet they didn't find this magical alchemy hut."

"You should know they're both powerful supernatural beings over level thirty."

"Human mage, those two supernatural beings are the opponents you may face next, and they even have allies."

"If you're afraid, you can leave now; it's fine."

"If you're not afraid, then sign this contract."

"I will complete for you..." the dwarf alchemist said, glancing at Ta Ke.

"Five!" Ta Ke said bluntly.

"I will complete the forging of five materials and items for you," the dwarf alchemist said solemnly.

"May I take a look at this demon-witnessed contract?" Ta Ke made a polite gesture.

"No problem."

The dwarf alchemist directly unfurled the contract scroll witnessed by demonic power.

Blood-colored text appeared.

Ta Ke carefully browsed through it.

As he examined the text, Ta Ke also discerned the essential power of this contract.

Using the power of the "contract demon" as a medium, establishing a blood hub, and then constructing a balanced scale.

Souls from the blood vessels serve as primers.

Once someone makes a decision that breaks their promise, a demonic curse will befall them.

Verbal promises are far less binding than such a demonic contract.

And such strongly binding contracts often serve as witness and beginning of friendly cooperation.

After a moment, Ta Ke nodded.

"A very fair agreement contract."

As the dwarf alchemist formally activated the demon contract scroll.

The two each dripped fresh blood into the scroll.

A black light ring burst forth from the demon contract scroll, spreading over the two people.

The contract was formally achieved!

If possible, Tǎkè would absolutely not drop his own fresh blood in front of the demon.

But when Tǎkè could use 'Precision·Correction' to sever the meridians, and also use 'Steam·Origin Spirit State', to adjust the meridians...

Tǎkè also didn't mind using this method to reach an agreement.

Yes!

Tǎkè's 'Steam·Origin Spirit State' could adjust the connection between himself and the world more effectively than 'Precision·Correction'.

If one were to say, 'Precision·Correction' is scalpel-style precision retail.

Then 'Steam·Origin Spirit State' is large-scale wholesale.

But soon, furious angry roars came from within the Magical Alchemy Hut, from the alchemy expert 'Bājīnsī·Tuò'ěr'.

"Is this the material you spoke of?"

"This is Quasi-Lord-level material."

"This contract is fundamentally unfair."