Chapter 98: The Situation Escalates

Give you 100 standard first-grade Magic Stones, counted as R&D expenses.

However, in three days, I want to see a perfume sample that satisfies me.

Selin Witch extended her right hand, straight and tender like a scallion shoot, lightly tapped Lin Ke's forehead, feigning annoyance.

Lin Ke dared not resist, nor dare to react, obediently accepting the tap.

Mo Li beside her subconsciously bit her lip.

She furtively glanced at Selin Witch.

She only felt the other's visage absolutely beautiful, temperament astonishing, charm myriad, allure radiant,

while she herself, although she had grown a head, her figure remained somewhat flat.

Comparing like this, her heart instantly dimmed, she sighed wistfully.

When will I be able to be like Selin Witch?

Selin Witch sensed this scene, couldn't help but chuckle, burst out laughing 'puchi'.

Returning from the front lines to the homeland, nearly two months have passed, there are few things that can make her happy.

But this pair of youngsters before her eyes truly lifted her spirits considerably.

Retracting her finger, Selin Witch solemnly said: 'Leave the fragrance sample, you go back and start developing perfume based on Glass daylily. Remember to organize experimental data, and you can also publish another one or two papers.'

'Okay, Selin Witch.'

Lin Ke responded earnestly.

Indicating Lin Ke and Mo Li to go about their business, Selin Witch held the refrigerated box, twisted her waist, and went upstairs to the second floor.

……

Having experience developing essential oils and fragrances, Lin Ke only needed one evening to finish developing the perfume.

The main differences between perfume and fragrance are two,

One is the intensity of the scent, scent variation, lasting duration,

One is the method of use, time of use, occasion of use.

Everything else is not much.

Worth mentioning is that, depending on the added ingredients, perfume can have several different scent types.

Friday.

Faced with Lin Ke's highly efficient production of several perfume samples with different scent types, Selin Witch said nothing more, merely feeling in her heart once again amazed by Lin Ke's talent in botany and pharmacology.

Back then, she too was exceptionally talented in botany and pharmacology, yet still not as stunning as Lin Ke.

However, by evening, Selin Witch actually 'educated' Lin Ke through concrete actions.

Talent is just talent, potential is just potential, while strength is strength!

Whether it's Glass daylily fragrance or Glass daylily perfume, after Selin Witch's processing, both have obtained great elevation.

Both are like Glass daylily essential oil, divided into three tiers: a pure enjoyment version for witch apprentices, an essence version for first-rank witches, and a supreme version for second-rank witches.

Going higher, limited by materials and the special nature of third-rank witches, there are no higher tiers.

Thus, based on Glass daylily, a full series of products has been developed: perfume, fragrance, and essential oil.

Perfume maximizes charm, fragrance is used in daily life, balancing practicality and beauty, essential oil maximizes focus on promoting meditation.

After listening to Selin Witch's lecture, Lin Ke received permission, and the next day took the revised two 'papers' to find Paro Witch.

Both accepting the 'paper' review and reporting recent circumstances.

Paro Witch finished reading the 'papers', set down the manuscript, gazed at Lin Ke with deep meaning, and said slowly:

'Are you targeting Sophie Lucia?'

'Yes.'

Lin Ke honestly answered Paro Witch's question.

He initially indeed intended to conceal his true intention, and did so.

The research report submitted to Selin Witch was the actual action.

But Lin Ke never felt he could definitely confuse the past.

This itself is something to be happy about if possible, otherwise it doesn't matter.

Therefore, being exposed face-to-face by Paro Witch, he was not flustered; speaking the truth is enough.

'Now you are being very honest.'

Paro Witch smiled, saying a meaningful sentence.

'I dare not deceive Paro Witch.'

Lin Ke replied without any pretense, candidly.

He indeed did not deceive Paro Witch, answering every question asked, right?

As for the research report, it consists entirely of data and fragrance market analysis, with no private goods smuggled in.

He merely did not explicitly state his original intention in developing fragrance.

At most, it's just a little ulterior motive, wanting to leverage Paro Witch's influence to also do his own things.

Paro Witch merely gave a light reprimand to this little slippery fellow before her, without intending to pursue blame.

She has always not feared subordinates having ulterior motives, only dislikes subordinates who do not put their motives to proper use.

For example, Antoine Hilton, that fool who fell into the pit of power lust.

Linke Grand's wizard aptitude is not lacking, he studies diligently, observes etiquette, knows advance and retreat.

He has shown extremely high talent in botany and pharmacology, worthy of cultivation.

Having a little ulterior motive is actually quite good.

Such a talent, if well managed, is nearly a perfect subordinate.

Will the Paro wizard worry that he can't control Linke Grand?

What a huge joke.

The Paro wizard asked again: "Do you think it's meaningful?"

Even after making such a big detour, it might not work.

He was somewhat curious about what Lin Ke really thought.

Lin Ke remained silent for a long time, then replied: "I just want to smooth out my feelings."

Indeed, I don't want this anger to stay bottled up in my heart.

Even if it meant going in circles, even if the chance of success was small, he still went ahead and did it foolishly.

"Is that so?"

The Paro wizard chuckled and asked: "What do you plan to do next?"

This means taking the initiative to lend a hand.

Lin Ke understood and continued: "We plan to launch a new fragrance when they release their new fragrance product, to create competition and disrupt their sales."

"Too small."

The Paro wizard said lightly: "Your vision is too small, the scale is too small!"

"Please guide me."

Lin Ke listened attentively with a solemn expression.

When the big shot gives his opinion, just obediently listen.

"Hold a launch event, grandly release the Lixuan grass series, quickly boost visibility, and promote potion sales."

The Paro wizard laughed heartily, his words filled with strong domineering air: "As for the timing, let's pick the same day as the Liquika family's potion shop new product launch. As for the location, right opposite them!"

"I will naturally follow your orders, but..."

Lin Ke's face showed a timely look of difficulty: "Holding a launch event, this scale is too big, I can't handle it!"

"You weren't planning from the start to borrow my and Serin's strength, were you?"

The Paro wizard laughed: "No need to worry about not being able to hold the launch event."

"Your insight is as sharp as a torch."

Lin Ke gave an embarrassed smile: "How could I hide this little thought from you?"

"Alright, no more nonsense."

The Paro wizard waved his hand: "Keep these two 'papers' for now; we'll publish them later. The patent will still be filed mainly under Serin the wizard's potion shop, with profits split 60-40. Although the fragrance and perfume products were shaped by Serin the wizard's hand, you contributed a lot, so this time you get forty percent."

"No problem, I'll follow your lead."

Lin Ke had no objections to the Paro wizard's handling.

If we say the quality of the fragrance and perfume samples he produced is 1, after Serin the wizard's processing and sublimation, the quality reaches 5 or even 6.

The difference between them is like heaven and earth.

Serin the wizard taking the lion's share is perfectly justified.

After signing the patent licensing transfer agreement, Lin Ke immediately took his leave.

Staying longer would just be annoying.

Walking out of the Paro wizard's office, Lin Ke felt a sense of relief.

From Mo Li's far-fetched idea targeting the Liquika family's industry, to now, he has been busy for a full two weeks.

Lin Ke did everything he could.

Next, the Paro wizard will take over, handling the planning and command; Lin Ke just needs to obey and cooperate.

Lin Ke originally thought Mo Li's idea had a slight chance of realization because he considered the sharp conflict and opposition between the Paro wizard and Peter Leonnel the wizard.

Judging from himself to others, he didn't believe that after Peter Leonnel the wizard had embarrassed him greatly, the Paro wizard would have any thought of revenge.

Since Peter Leonnel the wizard didn't directly target the Paro wizard, but instead went around in circles, instigating mutual destruction within the 'Newblood Mutual Aid Society', and then heavily promoted it on the 'forum' to slap the Paro wizard's face.

That shows they haven't yet reached the point of completely breaking face.

They are also subject to some restrictions from the academy.

So, if the Paro wizard wants to retaliate, he also has to go around in circles.

At this time, what could be more appropriate than targeting Peter Leonnel the wizard's subordinates?

After all, targeting the 'Pureblood Will' would inevitably raise suspicions of plagiarism, easily inviting ridicule.

Lin Ke's vision is indeed small, the scale is also small; he merely aimed at one product of one industry of the Liquika family.

Besides affecting Sophie Liquika's sales performance as a way to retaliate for the trouble the other side caused him in the arena.

No matter how well it's executed, it can only cause the Liquika family minor losses, fundamentally incapable of hurting their core.

However, Lin Ke's target selection is excellent.

The manager of the Liquika family's eastern district potion shop is now Sorin Liquika, Peter Leonnel's right-hand man.

This potion shop is preparing to heavily launch many new potion series, including ladies' fragrance, all driven by Sorin Liquika.

Lin Ke's actions, though accidental, actually coincided with the Paro wizard's recent plan.

The so-called launch event has already been in preparation.

The star of the launch event is not Lin Ke's Lixuan grass essential oil, fragrance, and perfume at all, but a premium potion carefully developed by Serin the wizard for third-tier wizards.

However, after communicating with Serin the wizard these past few days, and today seeing the two 'papers' Lin Ke submitted, the Paro wizard changed his mind.

You didn't say my 'Newblood Mutual Aid Society' had fallen so low as to need outside help, did you?

You didn't say you didn't want people to laugh at you for being afraid of a little brat, did you?

Then let that little brat you speak of give you a slap, how about that?

Although this slap is aimed at Sorin Liquika's buttocks.

— A product overseen by a third‑level wizard's iterative updates actually falls short of a potion developed by a country‑bumpkin Newblood who has studied for less than a year,

But this hit isn't just on Suo Lun. Lu Qi Ya's butt, there's also Pi De. Lai Ang Nei Er's face!

Pa Luo wizard eagerly looks forward to seeing Pi De. Lai Ang Nei Er's expression.

It will surely be wonderful.

(End of chapter)