Chapter 236 - Twilight Forest (1/2)

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“Book of Ten Thousand Spells?” Once Lin Li heard this name, his heart was moved. He immediately remembered what Andoine had told him previously. Back when Osric mounted an expedition into the Abyss, he took two books from the Greater Demon Palace. Wasn’t the Book of Ten Thousand Spells one of them?

Wasn’t this too coincidental?

Hoffman who had the Book of Ten Thousand Incantations had just left, and then Balbo, who had the Book of Ten Thousand Spells, came right up. Furthermore, the old man and the fatty both wanted to gift these treasures to him. Thus, Lin Li could not help but feel suspicious. Could it be that these two had actually talked about it before?

“How’s it?” Seeing that Lin Li was silent, Balbo immediately felt elated. At such times, not receiving a direct rejection meant that there was still hope. It meant that this genius pharmacist was finally moved by the Book of Ten Thousand Spells.

Frankly speaking, this time, Balbo was correct.

Upon hearing the Book of Ten Thousand Spells, Lin Li immediately hesitated. This was a relic of the Highlord Osric. Even a legendary powerhouse like Andoine, much less Lin Li, would display a face of admiration when these two books were mentioned. He had once said that even he himself would feel fearful if somebody could have these two books simultaneously,

Who would not be moved by a power that even a legendary-mage would be fearful of?

However…

Temptations were just temptations. Joining the Pharmacists Guild was another matter itself.

“President Balbo, thank you for giving me so much credit…” Lin Li’s complexion was very sincere when he said that. “Honestly, the terms that you’ve given me are very favorable. If I said that I’m not moved, I would be lying. Regretfully, I have always been lazy. I would not change anything that I have grown accustomed to. You’re right. Jarrosus is rather remote, and the Emerald Tower pales in comparison to the Pharmacists Guild, but I am already used to all of these. I am used to Gerian’s fiery temper, the deserted Emerald Tower, as well as the inferior mages. I am very comfortable there. I do not wish to adapt to a new environment, and neither do I want to chase after the peak of Pharmaceutics. I hope that President Balbo can understand.”

Even though the reasons were rather far-fetched, when Lin Li said it, it was usually sincere. Even Balbo, who was rejected, did not get angry after hearing it. He only stared blankly at Lin Li for a while before he helplessly let out a sigh. “Seems like my luck is way worse than Andoine’s…”

After seeing off Balbo, Lin Li decided to change a spot to sit, yet he realized that somebody had targeted him again.

This time, it was Prince Lionheart Johnathan.

It was the same as before, flattery and chatting while showing friendliness diligently towards Lin Li. That expression and mannerism only lacked patting his chest while he made a promise for his brother to offer Lin Li a t.i.tle similar to chief pharmacist in the palace.

After His Highness left, the Archbishop came over.

After that was the Necromancer…

And then the a.s.sa.s.sin…

During this evening, all of the big shots amongst the pharmacists were like musical chairs, revolving around Lin Li continuously. They took turns, causing the quiet corner to be bustling.

Lin Li was so busy that he was sweating profusely. He managed to shake off these big shots with much difficulty. He thought that maybe he could finally rest for a bit, yet he did not imagine that he had not even warmed up his b.u.t.t before those pharmacists that did not have the same backing as those before had already started being impatient from waiting. At this point, when those big shots left, they immediately came over like a swarm. They cozied up simultaneously and brazenly showed friendly smiles, making Lin Li feel like he had been surrounded by a swarm of flies. No matter how he covered his ears, there would always be a constant buzzing sound.

Just when Lin Li was about to be driven mad, Andoine returned. The old man had his hands behind his back and took his time to walk over from afar. Occasionally, some acquainted pharmacists would walk up and greet him with a zealous look. However, they only got back a slight nod or a c.o.c.ky “yes” most of the time. It could be said that none of them was able to make him stop and engage in small talk.

There was no choice. Andoine could not help but be c.o.c.ky.

This old man’s disciple was the person most sought after. Just with a bottle of Void Power Potion, this young man’s name would be written in the history of pharmaceutical development. Who would not want to have a good relations.h.i.+p with such a genius of a pharmacist? The Pharmacists Guild, Brilliance Shrine, Darkness Shrine, Glittergold Trade Union, and Felan royal family were powerful enough, right? Even these big shots automatically tried to be friendly with him. What more all of the small fries?

“Felic, come over for a while. I have something to discuss with you,” Andoine shouted from a far; he was exuberant.

“Oh, ok, ok…” Lin Li nodded, and hastily escaped from the entrapment of pharmacists.

This time, no matter how unwilling the group of pharmacists were, they could only stand there and watch on.

There was no other way. The master and disciple had business to discuss. Could they thicken their skin and walk up?

“How was it, Master Felic. How do you feel tonight?”

“Nothing much.” Lin LI turned around with lingering fear and looked. He saw that the group of pharmacists were like a pack of famished wolves staring at him. He immediately felt gooseb.u.mps on his neck. Lin Li stood there and gritted his teeth while saying, “Only an a.s.shole is a master!”