Above the mage

Chapter 58 A Visit

The disappearances in Hogan City have finally been resolved.

The murderer was a mage apprentice who was wanted for possessing forbidden magic and fled to Hogan City.

After fleeing to Hogan City, he did not stop there and continued to plunder the local people of Hogan City, all in order to continue researching his forbidden magic.

According to Pierre's information, it was the city's high priest who personally intervened and captured the murderer on the spot while he was committing his crimes.

The news of the killer's capture spread quickly after deliberate publicity.

The unrest and turmoil in Hogan City were brought under control.

This relieved Gao De.

With the strange occurrences resolved, he could finally return to farming in peace.

Farming and developing your resources is the key to success!

Thirty days after the leaves have grown lush and green, the flowers bloom as brilliantly as flames.

The green leaves and the moon vanished in an instant.

Flower Flame Moon, Day 2.

Seda Pharmacy.

Inside the workroom.

The table was covered with all sorts of odds and ends.

Various failed attempts at mixing basic endurance potions were lined up, taking up most of the tabletop.

Gaode buried himself in taking notes, recording the process and reasons for the last failure on paper.

As a "top student" who has received modern education, his comprehensive abilities, such as logical thinking and analytical thinking, already surpass those of most people in the world.

Furthermore, he has always had a good habit of summarizing and organizing information.

The four words "summarize and conclude" seem simple, but in fact, not many people could do this, not even in the previous life, let alone in this world.

Countless people, whether studying or working, make the same mistakes again when faced with the same problem.

Commonly known as having a short memory.

In short, Gaode meticulously recorded and analyzed the process and reasons for each of his failed drug manufacturing attempts.

And before attempting to concoct a potion again, he would mentally go through it first.

This allowed him to maintain steady progress and stay on the right path, even though he had no famous teachers to guide him and could only rely on that potion recipe to explore.

In addition, with the potion-making talent he inherited from his predecessor, and through continuous experimentation, he is getting closer and closer to successfully concocting a basic stamina potion for the first time.

"This time, let's press on and take it all in one fell swoop!"

Gaode reviewed his previous notes again, making sure he had memorized all the points that could easily lead to failure, and then decided to make one last attempt for the day.

He concentrated intently, taking the three main ingredients needed for the basic stamina potion and placing them in the wooden bowl.

The first step is the demonization process.

The roots of the high-altitude ironwood tree are valued for their "drought-resistant and cold-resistant" medicinal properties, while the fruit of the blazing sun tree is valued for its "intense" medicinal properties.

Place the enchanted Fiery Eye Fruit kernels in a mortar, add an appropriate amount of spring water, and grind them in a clockwise direction.

During the grinding process, add an appropriate amount of wolf gland juice to neutralize its "strong" medicinal properties, but be sure to ensure that the concentration of the "strong" medicine is not too low; many previous failures were due to this.

The mixture has a pale golden color

This time it was done in one go.

As the last ingredient was added to the medicinal liquid, a flash of magical light appeared briefly before quickly fading away.

"It's a success!"

As the magical light flashed and disappeared, Gao De's tense mind immediately relaxed, and then a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

It's finally done.

The first time a basic stamina potion was successfully prepared.

Although the inspiration wasn't particularly brilliant, it was just a matter of practice.

The breakthrough in point one has been achieved; all that remains is simple and tedious practice to improve proficiency.

"A level 0 potion, the difficulty is not that great!" Gao De couldn't help but sigh.

He came into this world on the second day of the month of awakening (February) in the year 9655 of the Norlan calendar.

It is now the second day of the Flower Flame Month (May) in 9655.

Exactly three months, or 90 days, have passed.

In just three months, Gao De's number of spells has expanded from the initial two to the current twelve. It seems that even the mage Seda is no more than that.

In the field of potion-making, he also has a complete grasp of the two best-selling potions from Seda Potions Garden.

Aside from his lower level of mage cultivation compared to Master Seda, Gaode has caught up with him in every other aspect.

Thinking about this, Gao De felt a sense of complete satisfaction.

Three months ago, Master Seda was a lofty figure to him, but now he doesn't seem so unattainable anymore.

"Avoid arrogance and impetuosity, avoid arrogance and impetuosity," Gao De reminded himself.

After all, he knew that the mage Seda, whom he regarded as the big "boss," was ultimately just a mage apprentice.

Yes, he is an apprentice.

They can't even be considered monks.

He is even more so now.

He hasn't even stepped through the threshold of the world of mages yet!

Gao De remained humble and prudent, while the summer breeze, though slightly restless, blew in through the window.

There was a rapid knock on the studio door, and with his permission, Amy pushed it open and entered, looking nervous.

"Gaode Maps, someone outside is looking for you."

Gao De's expression changed slightly.

"Who? How many?"

"I don't know who they are, but there are five or six of them waiting outside the herb garden."

"I understand, I'll go out and take a look."

Gao De frowned, genuinely surprised that someone would come knocking on his door.

Looking for him?

It's unlikely. The only acquaintance he has in Hogan is Pierre.

Looking for Master Seda?

Less likely.

Through the letters left by Master Seda, God has confirmed that Master Seda has been in seclusion in Hogan City for the past ten years, focusing on the research of psychic potions, and has not engaged in any "social activities".

He came to Hogan City as a "refugee," not having time to hide his identity, let alone reveal his location to his former acquaintances.

If it wasn't someone looking for him, or someone looking for Master Seda, then who else could be visiting him?

While pondering this, Gao De had already crossed the corridor and arrived at the courtyard of the herb garden.

Outside the gate.

Five or six figures were already stationed at the entrance of the herb garden.

Gaode opened the door.

The leader was a middle-aged man dressed in luxurious attire.

Behind him stood five people, four of whom were dressed in hemp clothing and could be identified at first glance as "thugs." The last one, however, looked familiar to Gao De.

It was an employee of Phil's Potions Shop.

Upon seeing Gao De emerge, the shop assistant immediately stepped forward and introduced him, "This is our shop manager, Mr. Oliver."

"I hope you won't mind my sudden visit?" Oliver looked at God and gave him a faint smile.

"You flatter me, shopkeeper," Gao De said with a smile, neither humble nor arrogant, as he was not yet aware of the other party's purpose. "It is an honor for the herb garden to have you visit."

"It's just that Venerable Seda has been away on business recently and hasn't returned yet. If you have other commitments, why don't you come another day after Venerable Seda returns?"

"It seems that Master Seda is not here, so the herb garden will be under your management for the time being." Oliver clapped his hands.

"Since we're already here, we might as well make the trip worthwhile. The reason I'm visiting today is for one thing only. Please pass on this message to Venerable Seda when he returns."

"What is it?"

"The potion market in Hogan City has been shared by Ghostlight, Rose, and our Phil Potions for many years. We three have competed with each other openly and secretly countless times over the years, each of us wanting to take over the market," Oliver said calmly.

"It's just that the three of us are roughly equal in strength and resources, and with each other checking and balancing the others, we haven't been able to reach a conclusion."

I'm very familiar with Gaode Maps.

A triangle is the most stable triangle.

"However, recently, due to the changes outside the city, the potion market in Hogan City has become increasingly prosperous."

"This is an opportunity, and our store is prepared to seize it to grow," Oliver said, narrowing his eyes. "The first step to growth is expansion, isn't it?"

"Our store has been cooperating with your Seda Herb Garden for nearly ten years, and I highly approve of Master Seda's abilities. Our store intends to acquire your herb garden and hire Master Seda as our potion master. As for the price, it's negotiable."

"We have nothing else, but we have a lot of money."

Gaode remained silent.

He could tell that Oliver, despite being called the store manager, was really just a "high-level employee" with a real "big boss" behind him.

(End of this chapter)