Chapter 97: Why Is My Career Panel in a 2D Art Style? Chapter 40

The Equipment Department of the Cassel Institute has actual production lines dedicated to smelting; otherwise, supplying the Execution Department worldwide would be impossible.

But according to current intelligence, this kid is nearly equivalent to a small production line, even when performing only the most basic alchemical work.

Flamel had studied alchemy for so many years, and this was the first time.

No, it didn't seem to be the first time.

The Alchemy Master of the Order of the Serpent frowned, suddenly sinking into memory.

Seeing his expression, Anghe said nothing, only poured himself another glass of whiskey and waited patiently.

After a long while, Flamel finally snapped back, his expression odd: "Anghe, could this kid's Spell not be Bronze Throne?"

At these words, Anghe set down his cup, a hint of helplessness crossing his features: "I already told you last time his Spell isn't Bronze Throne."

"Have you ever seen a half-blood maintain Bronze Throne for that long?"

But Flamel was no longer listening to Anghe; he clapped his hands and said: "That's it."

"I know what his Spell is."

At this, Anghe's face lit up with interest: "What is it?"

"Serial Number 96, Heaven and Earth as Furnace," Flamel declared with absolute certainty, then added: "You know I spent a long time in Shenzhou when I was young, right?"

"Near the ruins of the White Emperor City in Shenzhou, many half-blood bloodlines trace back to the Bronze and Fire Kings—I've seen the Heaven and Earth as Furnace Spell before."

"It's the Spell most alchemists dream of."

"As for its effect—you've seen it."

As he spoke, Flamel picked up the nearby files and shook them.

Yet at this moment, the old man in the floral shirt frowned again: "But I remember the Heaven and Earth as Furnace I saw back then wasn't nearly this terrifying."

In the memory of this Order alchemy master, the Heaven and Earth as Furnace he had witnessed could only assist in metal smelting—small in scale, nothing like what Li Ang was now displaying.

Unless

"His bloodline rank is very high."

Spell potency is tied to bloodline rank—this is unquestionable.

Unfortunately, the two men in the attic did not know that Li Ang's Spell was so far superior to ordinary half-bloods solely due to the mental strength bonus from his other professions.

In simple terms: stepping on your own foot to climb up.

At this, Anghe raised another question: "If his Spell is Heaven and Earth as Furnace, then what was the ability he displayed earlier?"

Flamel fell silent. After a long while, he rubbed his chin, uncertain: "Is there a possibility..."

"That Shenzhou has made major breakthroughs in raising bloodline rank?"

At this, Anghe looked at Flamel as if he were an idiot, speaking slowly and clearly: "You mean Shenzhou finally created a super half-blood—and then just let him run off to America?"

"."

Flamel chuckled awkwardly—he knew his theory was untenable.

"It's not what you think—if it were, the Zhou family would have reacted immediately," Anghe pinched the bridge of his nose, exasperated. "Besides, I've met this kid—I can rule out pure dragon blood. I'll probe him slowly. Don't tell anyone else yet."

At this, Flamel shrugged: "Whatever you say—I'll follow your lead."

The man in the floral shirt understood why Anghe didn't want him to spread the news—it was to prevent certain families in the Order from smelling blood and rushing over.

Power struggles exist everywhere; the Order was no exception.

Watching the elderly man in the crisp suit leave the attic, Flamel took a sip of whiskey, then sat back at his computer and resumed chatting with an online acquaintance whose gender he still wasn't sure of.

On the other side, Li Ang had no idea he'd suddenly been burdened with countless nonexistent backgrounds—he was immersed in the joy of harvest.

【Beginner Qi Practitioner lv8 (114/800) / Qi Practitioner (San Yi) lv7 (35/700), Artisan Apprentice (Alchemy) lv10, Half-Blood lv5 (3/500)】.

【Attributes: Physical Strength 5.4, Mental Strength 7.5, Energy 37.4】.

With help from the Execution Department's New York branch, Li Ang had pushed 【Artisan Apprentice (Alchemy)】 to max level in just a few days, and his 【Half-Blood】 rank had risen significantly—while 【Qi Practitioner】 remained unchanged, slow and steady as ever.

In return, Li Ang forged enough alchemical warheads for the New York branch to last a year.

"Artisan professions still burn through money—if not for the Cassel Institute's help, I'd need years to max out on my own."

"And this is only Rank One."

Li Ang couldn't bear to imagine how much time and resources higher-rank artisans would need for a single alchemical operation.

Of course, by that level, people would likely rush to donate materials just to get a high-rank artisan to perform once.

"Too bad this good life is about to end."

Due to his earlier promise, Li Ang must now assist the Execution Department with some difficult troubles.

Fortunately, with his current stats, as long as he doesn't face pure dragons above Third Generation, it won't be a problem.

He glanced at the Execution Department agent standing at the door, exhaled lightly, then stood up and asked: "Where to?"

"Mr., a dragon tomb has been discovered near Monterrey, Mexico—likely containing a Fourth Generation," the agent said respectfully. "The plane is ready."

"Lead the way."

"Yes."