Almighty Alchemist

Christine hadn't woken up in the morning. The maid has already shouted outside:

Oh. Ma'am. Behold.

What happened. Jenny. You are making such a fuss. Has the sky fallen? Christine opened her sleepy eyes. He looked at his maid dissatisfied.

Hugh Igleser was right. After being poisoned by him. I couldn't sleep most of the night last night. Didn't fall asleep until early morning. But she wasn't sure if it was the effect of the medicine or the result of being too stimulated last night.

Oh. No. No. Ma'am. I'm sorry for my rudeness just now. But I still have to say...that was simply amazing. You'd better look out of the window. The maid said to Christine with a flushed face.

Christine rolled over and flung herself to the window.

Then she saw the square of the Silent Island Hotel. Tens of thousands of lovers' tears filled the entire square. They form a big heart shape. Thousands of candles are lit among the flowers. Form a beautiful sea of ​​red.

Xiu Yiglaer stood in the middle of the sea of ​​flowers. Holding a large bouquet of millennium flowers in his hand. Looking up at Christine from below. smile at her.

My God. He's crazy. Christine exclaimed, putting her hand over her mouth.

Lover's tears represent love. The millennium flower means eternity. The nobles used these two kinds of flowers to pursue their favorite girls. It's a very normal thing. But to show love with tens of thousands of flowers. And publicly displayed on the street. This behavior has never been seen before.

Romance requires a social environment. Although the atmosphere of the Lance Empire is considered open. But so extravagant. Brazen enough to be so handy. But it is unprecedented.

Although it is a trick used to the point of bad street in the 21st century. But the more it is used to the point of bad streets. The more it shows the effect is excellent.

It turns out. No woman has ever been able to resist courtship in this way. Even if she doesn't like this man. And never object to such behavior.

As for Xiu Yi. Christine didn't even have the possibility of saying no.

She yelled, Quick. Let him come up. Oh. My God. I haven't washed my face yet. Don't bring him in. Let him wait for me in the drawing room.

The maid ran out quickly.

After half an hour. Christine finally put on her makeup and came out. She at this moment. Dressed up in a variety of styles. The posture is charming.

I hope I didn't keep you waiting too long, Christine said apologetically.

Actually, in terms of makeup speed, your efficiency is already very high. Xiuyi laughed. The millennium flower he brought has been put into a vase for safekeeping. This flower only needs plenty of water. can always bloom. able to maintain their beauty for quite a long time.

Let the maid go down. Christine came to Xiu Yi's side: Are you crazy? You bought so many flowers. You don't need to do that at all. Thinking about it. She bit her lip and said, Anyway, according to your plan. As long as you need. I will invite you to spend the night in my room anytime and anywhere.

But at least let people understand why that is.

Very good. This time you did give the whole city a plausible reason. I guess this afternoon. Everyone will know about Sisther Darnell. A new heir to the family. He is using crazy big money to conquer Christine.

And it will be a big success soon. Huey smiled and took Christine's arm.

Only on the surface.

That's right. So I'm sorry to tell you something.

What.

The bill for those flowers will be sent directly to your home.

Oh. Hugh Iglesne. You bastard. Christine kicked him angrily.

Huey smiled and endured her. No resistance at all.

Christine was slightly taken aback. Only then did she suddenly realize that she was being threatened and controlled by Xiu Yi. But it doesn't look like his performance is the result of being forced.

Oh...I'm sorry. She panicked.

It's not necessary. Xiuyi smiled and said, You can rest assured. As long as you keep in touch, you will soon find out. Most of the time, I'm still approachable.

I hope so. Christine muttered: Then next. What should I do.

How about going for a walk in the garden. Talk about something casually. Improve some understanding and feelings. At noon, I will have lunch with the vice chairman of Dodge Company. In the afternoon, I will discuss business matters with some other people. I hope that you can spend the day with me.

Okay. Earl Brooks hopes that I can accompany him to lunch. Now it seems that I can only decline. Christine said helplessly. She was surprised that her heart wasn't really against it.

So you have to thank those flowers. They make the public think. You are touched by my loyalty. So give me a special reward for a day.

What about tomorrow then?

Trust me, Miss Christine. Romance has no end. As long as you have the heart, there will be surprises knocking on the door every day. Xiuyi smiled confidently.

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Walking side by side with Huey on the garden path of the Silent Isle Hotel. Christine felt a little weird in her heart.

Take care. Walk with someone with a vicious reputation like Xiu Yi. She should have felt fear and panic in her heart. But don't know why. She found that she wasn't really afraid. In fact. There was even a bit of excitement in her heart.

There is a rather exciting feeling vaguely.

Just think about the confrontation between myself and Hugh Igles last night. He could still be invincible from that Lanya Grand Theater. The majestic boy has lived to this day. Even walk side by side with each other. There is actually a bit of pride in my heart.

Especially when you have mastered the other party's secret. But the other party did not choose to kill himself. Even after agreeing to get rid of the troubles that caused her headaches for herself. She felt more and more complacent.

It doesn't look like the teenager is that scary. on the contrary. As he said. When not killing people. He's still pretty cute.

And he doesn't look like someone who kills innocent people indiscriminately.

I always thought that demons don't understand romance. Christine admired.

That's because you don't understand demons. Xiuyi replied with a smile: In fact, demons deceive people. They don't rely on terrible fangs and claws. Instead, they use all kinds of beautiful means to seduce and seduce. Demons make people corrupt and addicted. So they know how to bring people good enjoyment. Let people voluntarily fall into the arms of demons. Romance is just one of the ways. It's all because you are a woman. And a beautiful woman. So if I use this method to win your joy. People. Then the devil will use other methods to please you. Play with the wind. It is the secret of the devil's success.

That's right. Then every devil is as knowledgeable and talented as you. That requires considerable knowledge and insight.

Actually, demons are very knowledgeable. In order to cause people to fall, demons must learn many things. They are good at communicating with different people. They have to talk about inventions to alchemists, international situations to politicians, art appreciation at art exhibitions, cooking at receptions, horse racing at horse races, and clothing to ladies. Not only that, but sometimes they have to talk about politics to alchemists and arts to scholars. .” @

Ha. Christine cupped her lips and laughed, This is the funniest description of demons I've ever heard.

Xiu Yi said solemnly: As a devil, you must have the spirit of progress. You can roll forward with the 'giant wheel of the times'.

Christine laughed so hard that she leaned forward and closed: Oh. My God. I finally understand why you can survive on Purgatory Island for so long. Because you and this little villain who lied to death. Even the most terrible thing can turn into a piece of honey in your mouth. It's hard to imagine that you were killing people like crazy when I saw you for the first time. And yesterday, I was scared to death by you. As for now, I even have the poison you gave me in my body. But I can still laugh when I face you Come out. Laughing so hard. Oh. By God. This is unbelievable. You are indeed a manipulative demon. And as you say. A learned demon.

Huey stared at Christine seriously.

He didn't talk to her about it. Instead, he frowned slightly: Forgive me. If I heard correctly. You just used the word Purgatory Island. I mean...you know the existence of Purgatory Island.

I only know part of it. Christine shrugged: Now this secret is becoming less and less a secret. Oh. I just heard it from Earl Brooks. I think this is why I am not so afraid of you. Because I know you are not a real demon.

So that's the case. It seems that I still underestimated your energy. Even if more and more people know this secret, it is not possible for anyone to grasp it. Then why did Earl Brooks tell you such an important secret. He is not afraid of losing his head.

Oh. Don't you know that I also have a business related to material management? Christine looked at Xiu Yi in surprise: Otherwise, why do you think I would go with that old bastard Earl Brooks? He announced at the beginning of this month that he would reduce the purchase volume by 80%. Hateful bastard. You said what to do with the materials I collected. He asked me to sleep with him. Then he promised to buy the materials in my hand. This gave me a headache. In fact, I am ready to bear a loss. You know what I have But there are no outstanding alchemists. Those are all precious materials. Handing them over to ordinary alchemists is a shameful waste. I tried my best to find out why the empire reduced the purchase of materials. I must know whether this reduction is occasional or will be reduced in the future. Only in this way can I make the right choice in future operations. In order to achieve the goal of owning me for a long time, Brooks told me this secret. He wanted to threaten me. Only then did I know that it had something to do with you.

So it is. Xiu Yi nodded, This is really interesting. Maybe I can help you solve this problem. I mean, you seem to have forgotten one thing. I am an alchemist. I mean in terms of alchemy. I am confident that I can still bear the evaluation of being excellent.

Christine's eyes sparkled with excitement: Oh. My God. You're trying to tell me you can eat my batch of ingredients.

The problem is that I don't have that much money. Huey replied without blushing: But if you give me time, I can help you process all of them into finished products. Then you sell them. Trust me. You can earn more than selling materials. And you don't have to worry about preservation.

That would be the best. Christine became excited. From Earl Brooks. She fully understood Xiu Yi's alchemy level. The battle at the Lanya Grand Theater proved this point even more.

But as a condition. I need you to help me purchase other materials. Xiu Yi said.

Christine understood a bit: You want me to help you complete the first big deal of the Dardanelles. And...you don't actually have that much money in your hands.

Just the rent at the Silent Island Hotel is going to bankrupt us. Xiuyi said without shame.

How much material do you plan to acquire?

Earl Brooks gave up 80% of the material purchases. I will eat 60%. What do you think?

That would cost no less than six million Goldwitts. That's not a small amount. Even I couldn't come up with so much money all at once.

Don't worry about it. There are many ways to do business. Many times we don't have to do as many things as we have. Right.

Christine's eyes rolled: You mean...you owe money.

To be precise. It is payment in installments. I plan to implement a new payment method. Buyers use credit as capital. Get a large amount of goods in advance. Then use this batch of goods as collateral and profit chips in the later stage. After earning enough money, make later payments.

Sounds fresh.

A way to fight big with small things and expand rapidly. Of course. If I buy less, the financial strength of the Dardanelle family will be suspicious. But if I buy more, the huge financial pressure makes installment payment a legitimate behavior. After all, there are not many families in the entire empire who can casually spend 6 million. In addition, since I only buy 60%, this has formed a material sales gap of up to 20%. This will put pressure on many merchants. It also gives us bargaining chips. First establish a deposit system. To dispel everyone's doubts. After all, my purpose is not to cheat money. So I don't need millions of Gold Wittes. Just give me 600,000. I can make the money ten times the value. I mean, I plan to use one-tenth of the price. Eat this batch of goods. Then pay one-tenth of the payment for the next month. Complete the annexation of this batch of goods within a year. What do you think?

have to say. Huey's plan surprised Christine, too. This young man's mind is careful. Even thought of this method. Even in business. All showed great talent.

It's just that such huge amounts are involved. Just one or two genius ideas will not solve the problem.

Even six hundred thousand guinewitts. Not a small amount either. Christine couldn't help but hesitate too.

She pondered over it. Start thinking about some details of Huey's plan. Then she hesitated and said: Then how do you plan to process those materials. You must know that there are so many materials that can be piled up into mountains. Are you alone?

Xiu Yi showed a confident smile on his face: Even on Purgatory Island back then, it was engaged in mass production. It continuously supplied the logistics personnel of a country's armed forces. There were only ten apprentices. Even so, I still have enough free time to do other things. Only the alchemist has ever complained that there is not enough materials. How can an alchemist say that there is no shortage of materials. In this regard, Mrs. Christine, you don't have to worry at all.

Christine shrugged her shoulders: Okay then. I can give you 600,000 Gold Witts. This is also my current limit. You must know that most of my money is in circulation. Then and then.

The establishment of a credit system takes time. What the Dardanelle family lacks is time. So the best way is to have a guarantor. To ensure the reputation and credit of the Dardanelle family.

You made me your family surety. My God. If you fail. I'm done.

Huey bowed deeply to Christine: Dear madam. From the moment you met me last night, your fate has changed. The only thing you can hope for now is that I will never fail.

Christine sighed helplessly.

She found it in her confrontation with this teenager. I have completely defeated myself.

She once thought that she could take the opportunity to blackmail Xiu Yilaer. In the end, he was dragged onto his chariot step by step.

this boy. Obviously only sixteen years old. But the maturity of his speech. There is no childishness that should have been seen at the age of sixteen. He thinks about the problem comprehensively. deep. Step by step. It is even more difficult to guard against. He is cunning. fierce. decisive. And...he has a thick skin.

Things have progressed to the present. Christine finally realized a fact helplessly: the dominance has completely fallen into Xiu Yi's control.

Even so. They may not agree to such a transaction. You need to know that they also need cash. And your transaction method means taking all their money into your hands and using it.

About this question. Don't worry about it. Of course I have a way to get them to agree.

Okay then. You have to prove to me that you really have the ability to digest such a huge batch of materials. And you also have to prove to me that what you make must be a hot commodity and have enough profit. Christine said weakly. It was her last effort to regain the initiative. . In a sense. She hoped Hugh Iglesne was bragging.

So. I need a quiet space.

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Christine borrowed the basement under the Silent Island Hotel. And follow Huey's request. A batch of materials has been delivered.

In the dark basement. Now it's just Christine and Huey.

Christine noticed. Xiu Yi looked at a table full of materials. There was a strange frenzy in his eyes. that moment. Christine's heart trembled. She seemed to have seen the crazy boy who was killing people in the Lanya Theater.

Christine knew. That is the performance of teenagers when they are focused.

Behind the gentle and refined young man. At the same time, it has two qualities: a crazy thirst for knowledge and fearlessness when killing. And today. Christine finally saw Huey focus on work.

next moment. Xiu Yi quickly picked up the materials on the table with both hands. Start alchemical processing with skill. A bottle of metal softener was tapped by Huey on the mouth of the bottle. The corks flew into the air. Huey picked up the bottle and quickly dropped a few drops on a metal block. Then the bottle hits the air. The cork falls back to the mouth of the bottle. While putting the bottle down. Huey's left hand quickly threw the softened metal block into the air. The piece of metal actually froze in the air. Several metal wires flew out of Xiu Yi's right hand at the same time. Wrapped around a metal block. Follow the spell in Xiu Yi's mouth. The metal block keeps transforming in the air. The wires also became more and more tangled. at the same time. In his left hand he took out a crystal ball and other materials. Ready for the next step. In the air, beautiful patterns woven by metal wires fly around. on the bench. Xiu Yi's single hand was also operating non-stop. All kinds of materials moved one after another as if they had grown legs. Combine with each other. interaction……

Huey moved quickly. precise. Long-term samurai training has given him a pair of stable hands. Extensive knowledge and long experience working on Lian Lian Island. It also enables him to have a sufficient understanding of the reactions that these materials will have with each other. It's like a skilled chef. Always cook several dishes at the same time. But never in a hurry. The material in the air dances. Xiu Yi's hands fluttered like butterflies through flowers. Dazzling to see.

Obviously it was the manufacture of an ordinary alchemy product. But under Xiu Yi's hands. It turned out to be a gorgeous show.

Even laymen see this scene. He will also immediately understand how powerful Xiu Yi's attainments in alchemy are.

Christine looked a little crazy.

About an hour and a half later. Xiuyi held three processed scout bees and looked at Christine with a smile.

He releases a scout bee. Let it fly around Christine. Then he took out the crystal ball and explained to Christine how to use this little thing. Hearing that, Christine was amazed.

Since in Electra's lab. After trying to conduct multiple alchemy experiments at the same time like that master alchemist failed. Xiu Yi has been trying to improve his alchemy production efficiency. He found. Although I can't be like that legendary master. Run multiple experiments simultaneously. But this does not prevent him from carrying out multiple alchemy production processes at the same time.

Experimentation is not the same as production. Much of the experiment is unknown. It requires the alchemist's full attention to observe. to understand. Probably the whole world except Electra. There will never be a second alchemist who can conduct multiple experiments at the same time. But production is different. Production is repetitive construction on what is known. It can be carried out like a personal pipeline.

At the beginning, Xiu Yi made the Vajra puppet in a hurry. Simultaneous production at any cost. In fact, this is the reason. And when the puppet assistant told Xiu Yi. He is more suitable for the development direction. Not inventing unknown alchemy. It is the extreme application and sublimation of the existing alchemy. Huey completely changed the idea of ​​imitating Electra. Therefore, he carefully designed a production process for alchemy production.

in this case. Huey's production speed. Twice as fast as before. It was also because of this that the astonishing visual effect that made Christine dazzled just now was formed.

But for Xiu Yi. All this can be summed up in one word: proficiency.

Come to Christine. Xiu Yi asked: The material you gave me just now. How much is it worth?

It's worth thirty Kingwitts in total. But you only used half of it. Christine replied.

Xiu Yi said: That is to say. The cost of each scout bee is five gold-witts. What you see now is made by me in an hour and a half. If my assistant is here, I can make five scout bees in the same time. In one day, I can complete thirty scout bees. Compared with the first production, my efficiency has increased by about four times. Of course, this is also because I don't want it to become a sharp weapon for my enemies to use against me. So I consciously limited some of its functions and service life. Reduced the production process. It can only accept the simplest instructions. And the service life is only one year.

From a business point of view. Making it a consumable is more sustainable than making it a durable. Christine said quickly. After all, she is a woman in business. Christine immediately approved of Huey's approach from a business point of view.

That's right. Xiuyi laughed: I want to remind you that the cost of a scout bee is only five gold-witts. If I am making a potion with a higher cost or something else, at my speed, I can consume materials worth tens of thousands of gold-witts every day. It's just that the cost of the potion is too high and the loss is too high. In terms of profit ratio, it's not as good as the scout bee. But I think you can rest assured now, right?

Christine exclaimed: Yes. Before this, I never thought that someone would turn the production of alchemy into an art. Hugh Iglell. You are indeed amazing. It is really unimaginable. No wonder people always say that alchemy is the most expensive profession in the world. Six million Gold Wittes. My God. Such a huge fortune. As long as you want, you may be able to consume them all in less than a hundred days.

Very correct. Then these few little things are for you. Xiuyi put the scout bee into Christine's hand. By the way, I touched her soft and smooth hand: I will give you the right to sell it. You can think about what price you should set for it.

Do you still need to ask? The asking price is 300 to 500 Gold Witts each. The bottom price is 100 Gold Witts each. You have to speak well to Mrs. Ben and win favors before you can buy it. Christine said confidently.

Madam is really proficient in business. Xiu Yi said with a smile.

The pricing of the product. Often it doesn't look at its cost. It depends on market needs. The scout bee is currently Xiu Yi's exclusive technology. except him. No one will make it. For that alone. Christine can ask for a lot of money. And people who can use scout bees. Most of them are the military or some private armed forces. Ordinary civilians can't use it. Most of these people do not lack money. Not to mention a hundred Kingwitts. Even a thousand Gold Wittes. As long as it is needed. They can only bite the bullet and buy. exclusive technology. Exclusive. It means absolute huge profits.

If not for the dictatorial nature of the empire. So that Christine did not dare to ask too much. I'm afraid she can really offer a price of thousands of gold Wittes. But that's why. This time, Christine didn't need to look at the face of Earl Brooks, who was buying for the royal family. in turn. Earl Brooks asked Christine to sell him some of these things.

So. Ma'am, do you have any questions? Huey asked him.

Looking at Xiu Yiglaer's confident smile. Christine thought about it. Then he raised his head and said, Can you be a scout bee again?

Why? Xiu Yi didn't understand.

Christine's face flushed slightly: Don't you know that when a man is concentrating on his work, it's actually the most attractive moment.... You looked so handsome just now.

Xiu Yi was dumbfounded.

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@Three-paragraph evaluation of the devil. The last two excerpts are revised from The Devil's Night Interview with Qian Zhongshu.