Chapter 38 The Apothecary's Test

After a brief exchange of pleasantries,

everyone took their seats.

"This time, I've already told you the purpose of Miss Veya's visit here."

"Mm, to test my apothecary skills, right?"

Gunie looked at Veya.

"Yes."

Veya did not shy away from this.

"If you truly have the level of a high-rank apothecary, we will certainly provide you with stricter protection and also fulfill more of your requests."

A high-rank apothecary, placed in any faction, would need to be protected.

After all, high-rank potions contain considerable supernatural efficacy and can save the lives of high-rank supernaturals at critical moments.

"Stricter protection, fulfill more of my requests." Gunie narrowed his eyes slightly.

"These pioneers in the Pioneer Group really are wealthy and generous."

After pondering for a moment, Gunie let out a soft laugh.

"The level of a high-rank apothecary? I myself don't know what level I'm at."

"And at Old Cohen's place, I only occasionally manage to make some regular high-rank potions."

"I've never tried those top-tier high-rank potions or high-rank premium potions."

"But... Old Cohen doesn't have the raw materials for these high-rank potions."

"I'm afraid I won't have the opportunity to show you my apothecary skills."

"Don't worry." Veya said softly.

"I came prepared."

It had been several days since she arrived at Sog遗迹 City.

Secretly investigating Gunie was one aspect.

During the rest of the time, through official channels, Veya had already obtained materials and recipes for over a dozen different premium high-rank potions.

Since she was to assess Gunie, these materials and recipes, handled by her, would truly reflect the other's apothecary skill level.

As she spoke, Veya flicked her right hand and produced three recipes for high-rank premium potions.

All three recipes were on yellowed parchment scrolls, looking quite ancient.

After taking the parchment scrolls, Gunie opened one and was startled.

On the parchment scroll, there was nothing at all.

"High-rank premium?" Gunie couldn't help raising an eyebrow, looking at Veya.

"Mm!" Veya nodded lightly.

"Is there a problem?"

"No."

Then, Gunie began to gather catalyst incantations to receive the recipe for the high-rank premium potion on the parchment scroll.

Compared to the conventional low, medium, and high-rank potions,

their main uses are recovery and temporary enhancement.

But the premium potions among high-rank ones

have already begun to touch the level of 'arcane pattern potions,' involving the 'supernatural efficacy characteristics' of the supernatural materials themselves.

High-rank premium potions, if consumed over a long period, can enhance one's corresponding abilities.

Of course, high-rank premium potions themselves are priced in gold pounds.

Ordinary supernaturals really can't afford them.

After a moment, Gunie had fully received the three recipes for high-rank premium potions.

After quickly simulating them in his mind several times, Gunie roughly understood the key points in preparing these potions.

"The core of high-rank premium potions lies in the supernatural medicinal properties of the supernatural materials."

"If brewing for a long time and on a large scale, it's best to use black thorn wood, or even better, dragon blood wood, to construct the alchemy chamber. It would be even better if runic seals could be built."

"Moreover, the alchemy workbench also needs to be made from corresponding supernatural materials to best bring out the supernatural medicinal properties of the materials themselves."

"But here at Old Cohen's, it's just an ordinary alchemy chamber, and the workbench is also made of ordinary materials."

"Therefore, during brewing, some of the supernatural medicinal properties will inevitably be lost, so the potency will be correspondingly weaker."

"Also, this is my first time handling these supernatural herbs, so perhaps even more will be lost."

As Gunie spoke, Veya felt a stir in her heart.

"I know."

Veya nodded lightly.

She knew a little about alchemy.

And was well aware of the difficulty in brewing high-rank premium potions.

Ordinary high-rank apothecaries, let alone brewing, might not even pass the handling of supernatural herbs.

After all, not every high-rank apothecary can clearly perceive the supernatural medicinal properties of supernatural materials.

Those who can brew high-rank premium potions relatively completely and smoothly are expert-level apothecaries.

There are not many apothecaries at this level within the Yulan Supernatural Association.

"Give me the materials. Let's go down now and brew. Within two hours, I should be able to finish everything."

"Does this guy really have expert-level skills?" Seeing him so confidently asking for materials, Veya's heart stirred slightly.

After receiving the materials, the three of them went down through the secret door to the underground alchemy chamber.

Entering the alchemy chamber.

At that moment, Beli and Hawk were processing materials.

Seeing them enter, Hawk and Beli quickly stood up and bowed to them.

"You two may go back now!" Old Cohen instructed.

"Yes."

The two packed up the materials and left quickly.

Without waiting long, Gunie immediately began processing various supernatural herbs.

"Fifty-year-old black poison mushroom, distilled with low-pressure warm water to effectively remove toxins and retain supernatural medicinal properties..."

...

"Eighty-year-old transparent jade ginseng, needs high-intensity pressing. Unfortunately, there's no such supernatural mechanical apparatus here; at most, only fifty percent of the supernatural properties can be extracted, or as little as thirty percent..."

...

"Crystal blood, fifty years? It doesn't seem to be that old, and the quality isn't great, but it's enough..."

...

One after another, the materials were quickly processed in Gunie's hands.

Watching Gunie process the materials, Veya felt he was completely immersed in alchemy.

Every movement was very smooth and natural.

As if creating a work of art.

At that moment,

Gunie was indeed absorbed in processing the supernatural herbs.

Now, Gunie's 'Bone Origin Potion Secret Incantation'

had advanced to the seventh level a few days ago.

The seventh-level Bone Origin Potion Secret Incantation greatly enhanced Gunie's sensory perception regarding potion materials.

At the sixth level, Gunie could already faintly observe the supernatural properties emitted by some supernatural herbs.

Those supernatural medicinal properties themselves emit their own unique supernatural colors and scents.

With one look, Gunie could tell what the potency was like.

And now, Gunie's Bone Origin Potion Secret Incantation had risen to the seventh level.

Even the supernatural medicinal properties wrapped inside the herbs, Gunie could clearly perceive.

So, let alone high-rank premium potions,

even 'arcane pattern potions,' Gunie could brew them.

...

Two hours later.

As Gunie bottled the last potion into the vial,

three types, totaling fifteen bottles of high-rank premium potions,

had all been completely produced by Gunie.

At the beginning, because it was his first time making high-rank premium potions, Gunie was a bit unfamiliar with handling the materials, resulting in a lower extraction ratio of supernatural properties.

Later, after Gunie became proficient, it went very smoothly.

"All the potions are made."

After finishing the bottling, Gunie took a light breath and spoke.