Capítulo 154: Dark Town
Everything here was what Yue Xiang longed for. This time, there were no screams or foul odors in the laboratory. Instead, a natural fragrance filled the air as he watched Bai Yi gently explain the potion of life to several elves. The wariness in Yue Xiang's eyes began to fade, replaced by a newfound determination.
Children raised in darkness yearn for the beauty of the light, and he could see a path to the silver tier within two years. He could not allow himself to fail; he did not want to fall back into darkness again.
He loved it here.
[You created 3 Sources of Life. Experience +30,000. Extra Experience +30,000.]
"Is there anything else you don't understand?" Bai Yi's voice broke the silence as he held out three bottles of potion, smiling at the elves.
Most of these elves had green hair, a hallmark of the Life Tribe, known for their natural affinity and skill in potion-making. Their awakened talents often led them to become life sacrificers, wood mages, life mages, or magic pharmacists.
This tribe was special, and Bai Yi was particularly patient with them. No flower of life had been wasted in creating the sources of life, and five remained in his space ring. Upon returning, Bai Yi planned to apply to the Elf Church for the transplantation of some Trees of Life, especially with Irene's support in the city.
"No, Lord Bai Yi explained everything very clearly," a female elf replied with a smile, her gentle demeanor exuding warmth.
Bai Yi nodded. "I'll send the images of what I created to Dias. You can collect them from him."
Zero: [Dias's contact information found. Video of the Source of Life sent.]
"Thank you very much, Lord Bai Yi." The elf bowed slightly, her elegance evident.
"Please find some materials for me and send them here once you have them." Bai Yi jotted down the names of three highly toxic materials on a piece of paper, estimating their prices. He then took out a Dawn Badge from his space ring and handed it to the elf.
"Lord Bai Yi, you've helped us discover the inheritance of these two potions. We won't charge you for the materials; we still have some savings." The elf accepted the paper but hesitated to take the Dawn Badge, turning to leave with the others.
Bai Yi sighed. "Please, just check the prices first."
The elf paused, glanced at the list, and fell silent upon seeing the total nearing a million gold coins.
"Hurry up." Bai Yi tossed the Dawn Badge to her. He needed thirty copies this time, and the elves' savings wouldn't suffice.
This poison was deadly; even a single dose could kill an ordinary gold warrior without special expertise. The material cost ranged from 20,000 to 40,000 gold coins each. Fortunately, Bai Yi could improve his proficiency over time without immediate practice; otherwise, he wouldn't be able to afford such extravagant alchemical pursuits.
"Yes!" Blushing, the elf took the Dawn Badge and dashed out, vowing to check prices next time she helped someone important.
Bai Yi retrieved a wooden box for the three potion bottles, saying, "Come out with me first."
Yue Fang hurried to catch up, finally lifting his gaze from the ground.
Once outside the laboratory, the street remained quiet, reserved for official use, with only the Hall of Knowledge and the Adventurer's Guild adding a touch of vibrancy.
"This isn't my city. When you arrive in Dongwu City, someone will arrange accommodations for you. Don't forget what you promised me," Bai Yi said calmly, producing a wooden box that emitted dark energy, engraved with intricate alchemical inscriptions.
"Roar!"
A giant dragon suddenly dove from the sky, causing gasps from the crowd below. Bai Yi tossed the wooden boxes into its mouth, and a fierce gust of wind swept them away, vanishing from Nanling City.
[Send a message to Sabo: the evil god material he wants is in Bolton's mouth. Ask him to arrange for Yue Fang, the SS-level flesh and blood transformation master.]
Zero: [Message sent.]
Zero: [Mr. Sabo replied: "Oh, my friend, you're so efficient. I'll bring you the Colossus information in the same way."]
Ignoring the response, Bai Yi returned to the laboratory and retrieved the Heart of Divine Evil.
In a short time, the life force within the box began to wane, the container appearing increasingly dry. Evil gods, born from hatred, inherently exuded malevolence, yet their life force benefitted most creatures—except the undead.
Bai Yi decided that, as a Hunter, he didn't need to craft tracking equipment. His focus now was on creating some highly toxic substances to keep on hand. With the significant boost from his alchemical knowledge, maxing out his skills shouldn't take long.
As the days passed, three more days slipped by. With only ten days left until the date Charles had mentioned, Bai Yi completed the production of all three poisons.
[You have learned Wither, Attachment, and Soul Decay. Your Alchemy skill has reached master level.]
[You created Alchemical Toxic Withering × 8, Alchemical Curse Attachment × 9, Decayed Soul × 9. Experience Points +560,000. Skill Points +5. Free Attribute Points +3. Extra Experience Points +560,000.]
[You have become a master in alchemy, alchemical technology, and alchemical transformation. You have obtained the five-star title: Alchemy Master.]
[Name: Alchemy Master.]
Attribute: Title.
Quality: ★★★★★.
Wearing effect: 10% absorption rate of knowledge, charm +10.
Wearing requirements: Master of all alchemy systems.
Introduction: The desire for knowledge is the fundamental requirement for a qualified alchemist. Clearly, you are one.
Bai Yi was taken aback; he hadn't expected such a pleasant surprise. This title was impressive, elevating his understanding beyond mere alchemical systems.
10%. Although Bai Yi didn't fully grasp how this was calculated, he sensed a significant change since awakening his Alchemist Demon title.
[Alchemy Demon - Alchemy Genius: Your understanding of alchemical knowledge +100%.]
Knowledge that once seemed abstract now became clear. For instance, a normal person might struggle with 1000×1000, but to Bai Yi, the answer appeared effortlessly upon posing the question.
However, the only drawback was the conflict with his six-star title, Future Star.
[Name: Future Star.]
Attribute: Title.
Quality: ★★★★★★.
Wearing effect: Charm +5. All NPCs in official positions will initially view you favorably. You will possess absolute confidence, and your understanding of alchemical knowledge will increase by +10%.
Wearing requirements: Legend level 80.
Introduction: The true future star, the hope of dawn.
Bai Yi pondered the possibility of combining titles in the future. If that became an option, these two titles would complement each other perfectly.
As he contemplated, Bai Yi stood up, found the bone dragon, and retrieved a small box from its mouth containing the method to create a colossus. He planned to study it thoroughly after this incident, aiming to pass the information to a legendary alchemist in the Star Federation.
With thoughts of the future in mind, Bai Yi touched Bolton's metal jaw and turned away.
It was time to upgrade Bolton, particularly his weaponry, lest he fall behind.
Bai Yi wished he could steal Sabo's ability to multitask, but expertise was not something one could take away.
Taking out the Heart of Divine Evil, he activated his Hunter's tracking ability.
A faint scarlet hue clouded his vision as a delicate thread extended from the heart, connecting to a distant location.
This direction was not toward the barren forest wetland!
Frowning, Bai Yi recalled the game's scenery.
He browsed the forum, found the trailer video, and watched intently, quickly identifying keywords.
"I'm not sure. Maybe the blood and energy on the battlefield aren't sufficient. The war above hasn't met the requirements. Missile warfare isn't the kind we need."
Bai Yi, now resolute, headed toward the City Lord's Mansion.
Upon reaching the backyard, he found only Diaz, who was quietly observing the Tree of Life, lost in thought.
"There may be a base of Night Rose beneath the Wild Forest Wetland. Go and deal with it," Bai Yi said, rubbing his temples.
"I'll leave first. I'll reach out if I have any questions."
"Understood." Diaz didn't look at Bai Yi, still gazing at the tree, seemingly in no rush to leave.
An ice crystal floated out from the City Lord's Mansion, but Bai Yi paid little attention. If the city lord had to handle everything, who would want to be in that position?
Typically, such matters were managed by the army, especially given Nanling City's elf population, which included only one gold-tier warrior, unlike Dongwu City.
Elves were an immortal species, and among the twenty-seven senators, five were elves. Together with Oganna and Diaz from the law enforcement team, they constituted a formidable legacy.
If only their birth rate were higher, they might not have suffered in the racial wars. However, the next generation of elven leaders had become half-elves, and the growth of pure-blooded elves remained a slow process.
Among the five beings with SSS-level potential in the capital, one was a half-elf.
After leaving the City Lord's Mansion, Bai Yi decided to take a helicopter.
Despite being in this world for so long, he had never flown one. He found a store selling helicopters and purchased one for two hundred gold coins. Capable of reaching speeds of four hundred kilometers per hour, he settled into the driver's seat, and the helicopter roared to life, lifting off the ground.
The four major border towns of the Federation had effectively pushed stability outward by one hundred kilometers, with soldiers occasionally patrolling these areas.
One such border patrol existed in Dongwu City, but Bai Yi had canceled it. He believed small teams of soldiers were merely risking their lives on reconnaissance missions.
While Bai Yi pursued an elite route, adventurers could also assume the responsibilities of exploration.
After five hours of full-speed flight, Bai Yi covered nearly two thousand kilometers to the southeast, and the helicopter's endurance remained intact.
Bai Yi's eyes gradually turned scarlet as the power of his Hunter title enveloped him. With his malicious aura deliberately restrained, his dark side remained concealed.
He took out an empty space ring and stored the helicopter. After securing the space ring, he surveyed his surroundings and landed on a massive tree.
This endless forest pulsated with the presence of magical beasts—extraordinary creatures that could evolve intelligence yet often retained their violent, bloodthirsty instincts.
To the Federation, these beings represented potential resources.
Bai Yi's favorite product was a hybrid of magical beasts and cows.
Scanning the area, he sensed the heart of the evil god guiding him.
Could it be underground again?
Extending his immense mental power, he probed the depths.
He reached ten thousand meters down but found no sign of any underground base. Even after stabbing with his mental power every hundred meters, he detected nothing.
This indicated that the source was not below ground.
With the energy of his title enhancing his perception, Bai Yi felt the heartbeat of the divine heart in his palm.
A clear "dong dong" echoed in the forest, and a scarlet line suddenly stretched out, lingering in a specific area.
Surprised, Bai Yi realized it likely led to a hidden space, disguised like the nightmare world. No wonder it had been so difficult to detect.
He returned the evil god's heart to its wooden box, stowed it away, and with a slight movement, instantly appeared in the indicated area.
Closing his eyes, he extended his powerful perception of evil thoughts.
[You have entered the ultra-high-risk area: Dark Town.]
Dark Town?
Bai Yi checked the panel, navigating to the World Management Section. He searched for information and found only the Black Death Pathogen World, marked at 1% progress.
Beneath this, there were references to recyclable small worlds, along with two blue words: Include. These likely served as a scanning window to determine if they could be incorporated into the panel.
If the panel aimed to claim management rights over these small worlds, it would need a function to identify them, possibly even assign tasks.
Just as he contemplated this, the panel suddenly lit up.
[Small world: Night Town detected. Triggering world containment mission.]
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