Chapter 55

"Is it that an alchemist who hasn't passed the Alchemist Guild's assessment can't provide potions or pills to your Treasure Pavilion?" Shen Lang asked with a slight smile.

"N-no, of course not, please, this way," the woman in blue was taken aback, her fair face flushing slightly as she took a few steps back.

No matter what, any alchemist, regardless of their rank, was highly respected.

Knowing the strength of the Treasure Pavilion and still boldly saying "long-term cooperation with the Treasure Pavilion," while admitting to not having an alchemist rank, such a person was either a fool or a truly capable alchemist.

Though the young man looked young, his demeanor was extraordinary, especially his eyes, which were calm to the point of being a bit frightening. This was a stark contrast to the young nobles or wealthy heirs who would look around curiously or put on airs when they first entered the Treasure Pavilion.

Though Zhan Lan was just a servant here, she had seen many people and had a much sharper eye for judging character than the average person.

She nodded respectfully and turned to lead Shen Lang to a place.

As they walked, she picked up the registration book in her hand and asked softly, "My name is Zhan Lan. If you come to the Treasure Pavilion again, you can find me anytime... I wonder what rank your potion is? Could you give me a hint?"

Shen Lang knew this was a routine question from the Treasure Pavilion, as Zhan Lan needed to roughly assess the value of the items in the customer's possession to take them to the appropriate level of appraiser.

If the items in the customer's hands were of little value but were taken to a high-level appraiser, she would lose her job.

However, from the customer's perspective, it wasn't always necessary to tell the truth. Just a rough hint was enough, after all, there were many people and many mouths.

In fact, people like Shen Lang, who boldly entered the Treasure Pavilion with their true face, selling potions or pills and magical artifacts, were extremely rare.

Wealth should not be flaunted, especially in a place where all sorts of people mixed. If someone found out you had high-rank pills or potions...

The lucky ones would just attract some trouble, while the unlucky ones might face a life-threatening situation.

Only someone like Shen Lang would dare to be so bold and reckless.

"I can't say the exact rank, let the appraiser take a look. It's not a particularly powerful thing, just a bottle of Giant Potion," Shen Lang said casually.

Zhan Lan's steps suddenly stopped, and she halted.

Shen Lang, not expecting her to stop suddenly, couldn't avoid her and bumped into her, his crotch hitting her round and firm buttocks.

"Ah!"

Both of them let out a light cry and separated as if electrocuted.

"You said... Giant... Giant Potion?"

Turning her head, Zhan Lan's rosy lips were slightly open, her face flushed with surprise as she stared at Shen Lang. The shock almost made her scream, but she quickly used this question to shift her attention, especially since she had stopped because of this.

A Giant Potion, the lowest rank of which was a Spirit-grade potion, and it was the rarest and most sought-after type of Spirit-grade potion.

Though pills and magical artifacts were ranked the same, from ordinary to Spirit-grade to Mystic-grade, the value of a Giant Potion far exceeded that of a Spirit-grade magical artifact.

First and second-grade Spirit-grade magical artifacts were not uncommon in the Treasure Pavilion, with auctions and sales every day.

But a Giant Potion, in the Treasure Pavilion of Tianfeng City, appearing once or twice a year was enough to cause a sensation throughout the city.

It was a potion that could greatly increase a martial artist's strength in a short time.

A tool for challenging higher ranks and turning the tide of battle in a short time.

Not only was it extremely difficult to refine, but the various materials required were also extremely rare, and often even with money, some of the materials could not be obtained.

"What's wrong? Is there a problem?" Shen Lang frowned slightly and asked.

"No, no, no problem, I'm just very surprised. I'm really sorry, because the Treasure Pavilion of Tianfeng City hasn't seen a Giant Potion in a while... Is the young master selling one bottle or...?"

"One bottle, I'm too poor to buy materials. Otherwise, I could have refined a few more bottles..." Shen Lang shook his head with a bitter smile.

"Clap!" Zhan Lan's notebook fell to the ground.

She quickly bent down to pick it up.

"Sir... Sir, do you mean that the Giant Potion is refined by you?" She asked again, hardly believing her ears, afraid she had misunderstood.

Nodding, Shen Lang said very calmly, "Didn't I tell you I'm an alchemist? Of course, I refined it myself."

Stunned for a moment, Zhan Lan shook her head, her breathing becoming increasingly heavy, and her gaze towards Shen Lang was full of respect.

Heaven, such a young alchemist? He looks only sixteen or seventeen?

He can refine a Giant Potion?

How is that possible? If it's true, how much of a sensation would that be...

Such a genius, could I have met him?

Zhan Lan struggled to control her emotions and said softly, "Sir, you..."

"My name is Shen Lang, call me Lang Shao, or Xiao Lang, either is fine," Shen Lang interrupted with a smile.

"Hehe, okay, Lang Shao... Please follow me," Zhan Lan, who had been at the Treasure Pavilion for quite some time and had seen many important figures, quickly regained her composure.

Only her fingers continued to tremble uncontrollably...

"Um."

The interior of the Treasure Pavilion was like a maze, and Shen Lang followed Zhan Lan for about ten minutes before arriving at a small reception room.

Though the room was not large, all the furnishings were spotless, and a brazier in the corner burned something like sandalwood, making the air fresh and invigorating.

The walls were adorned with various calligraphy and paintings, depicting landscapes, birds, and beasts.

The person receiving Shen Lang was a young man in his thirties, wearing a black robe, looking very spirited.

However, his attitude was a bit too arrogant, always looking up at a forty-five-degree angle as if no one in front of him was worthy of his direct gaze.

Moreover, this young man seemed unhappy, especially when he saw the customer Zhan Lan brought in was just a little kid, giving Zhan Lan a nasty look, clearly displeased that she had brought such a person to him.

He sniffed and said coldly, "Sit down."

Shen Lang smiled bitterly and sat down opposite the young appraiser.

Generally, appraisers were also alchemists, and usually, experienced alchemists, otherwise, they couldn't be appraisers.

The young appraiser's attitude was normal, as other alchemists were often like this, acting as if others owed them thousands of gold coins, even more annoying than weapon refiners.

Just as he was about to explain his purpose, the young appraiser waved his hand impatiently and said, "Alright, leave the potion you want to sell, and you can go. I'll appraise it and sell it at the price I set. You can register your name and other information with Zhan Lan, and come back in a few days to collect the money."

Shen Lang's face darkened...

I'm counting on selling this Giant Potion to get money to buy materials for my father's healing potion. Who has time to wait for your appraisal?

And come back in a few days to collect the money?

If I get the money and collect the materials, I could refine dozens of bottles of Giant Potion in a few days!

"I hope to sell this potion as soon as possible. I need the money," Shen Lang said a bit irritably.

He was irritated, and the young appraiser was even more irritated. He had never seen a customer speak to him so arrogantly!

Daring to linger and not leave?

Do you know how valuable my time is?

Is a little kid like you worth wasting so much of my time?

The young appraiser's face turned even uglier, and he sneered, "Kid, is this your first time at the Treasure Pavilion? Are you afraid I'll tamper with your potion? Do you know who I am? I, Lan Luos, am one of the most outstanding disciples of Master Sima Yan, the alchemy master of Tayan Academy! I have refined more potions in my life than you have seen in yours. Do you think a potion like yours is worth me tampering with?"

"Oh, so you're Alchemist Lan Luos, right? Please, don't call me 'this kind of trash' so easily. I may not be much, but you can't afford to offend me..." Shen Lang said calmly.

Joking, aside from age and status, even Sima Yan would have to bow to him in alchemy!

If he had to bring up his true achievements in alchemy, to be blunt, no alchemist in the eighteen countries of the Snow Region would dare to be arrogant in front of him!

You, a student of Sima Yan, are really overestimating yourself!

"You! Fine, fine, fine..." Lan Luos, who had never met someone more arrogant than him, turned green with anger, saying three "fines" in a row.

But seeing Shen Lang's calm demeanor, he suddenly felt a chill.

Though Lan Luos was arrogant, he wasn't stupid... What if this kid was from a major power? That would be a big problem.

"Fine, I'll tolerate you this time!"

Zhan Lan, standing to the side, almost fainted when she saw how Lan Luos treated Shen Lang.

You, Lan Luos, may be strong, but the person in front of you refined a Giant Potion!

Though we don't know the exact rank of the Giant Potion, the person who refined it is only this young!

Once such a genius appears, not just the Greenwood-level forces like the City Lord's Mansion of Tianfeng City, but even the Black Iron-level forces like the Evil Wind Valley would come to snatch him away. How can you speak to him like that?

Do you know that the young man sitting in front of you has already surpassed your teacher, Sima Yan?

Zhan Lan shook her head hard to keep from fainting, then cleared her throat and walked over to Lan Luos, saying, "Sir, Lan..."

"Fine, what's fine! I'm not fine at all! I was refining a first-grade Spirit-grade Qianyuan Pill, and you brought someone in and interrupted me! Do you know how valuable my time is? Bringing in any Tom, Dick, or Harry! This time I'll let it slide, get out! If this happens again, you're fired! Get out!"

Lan Luos almost roared at Zhan Lan.

Zhan Lan watched him vent his anger, tears welling up in her eyes, and she covered her mouth and sobbed as she ran out, Shen Lang trying to stop her but it was too late...

"Behaving so rudely in front of a beautiful woman and saying such things... doesn't seem to fit your identity as an alchemist, does it?" Shen Lang said with cold eyes. "I was thinking of leaving without your appraisal, but seeing how arrogant you are, I'll have you appraise it!"

As he spoke, he waved his right hand, and a small glass bottle wrapped in a glow of spirit energy landed steadily on the table.