Beast Tamer: I'm invincible because I can see the evolution path!

Chapter 372 Reject Conspiracy Theories! The Seeds of Ambition!

Otherwise, the kid wouldn't have recognized him.

However, what the kid said next shattered some of Qiao Bai's views.

"This sir... I don't know if he's considered very powerful, but from time to time, other alchemists do come to town to exchange ideas with him."

"This chaff bird was a gift from a foreign nobleman."

Gift.

That must be precious.

Otherwise, it wouldn't meet the standard for gift-giving.

"What exactly happened... well, I don't know, there are many versions of the story."

Some say the adult cured the nobleman's illness, others say the adult created a very powerful weapon, and still others say the adult took the nobleman's child as an apprentice...

"In short, there are many different versions of the story, some true and some false."

The kid shrugged, looking like he knew everything.

"Weapons are unlikely. I haven't heard of any new or powerful weapons appearing in the last two years."

"This alchemist probably doesn't have that ability."

Qiao Bai obtained a lot of useful information from the kid.

Although the kid himself didn't really realize it.

But Qiao Bai still learned quite a bit from it.

Most importantly, Qiao Bai simply understood these people's definition of a familiar—to cultivate or modify living or inanimate objects through alchemy, making them into alchemical life forms with a certain degree of intelligence and for use by humans.

Doesn't that sound a bit like a supernatural being?

At least from Qiao Bai's perspective, who came from the future, there are similarities.

Not too small.

Thinking of this, Qiao Bai sighed deeply, hoping to find a few more people to talk to about this absurd situation.

Unfortunately, it's unlikely.

Qiao Bai had to process all this information on his own.

After the boy finished speaking, he stared at Qiao Bai with his big, dark eyes, his gaze filled with deep longing.

Qiao Bai: "..."

A chill ran down my spine.

Coming to his senses, Qiao Bai finally remembered the little boy who was still waiting for him on the side.

Qiao Bai rubbed his forehead and looked at the kid.

The boy's eyes shone even brighter.

Gold coins! Gold coins!

The gold coins are about to be yours!

Qiao Bai's expression remained unchanged.

Do you know what this is?

Contrary to what the kid had expected, Qiao Bai took out a round object, but it wasn't a gold coin.

Instead, it was the bronze-colored, currency-like object that Qiao Bai had given to the old woman before.

The boy was taken aback when he saw this.

Then I realized what was happening.

"This is..." Although Qiao Bai didn't take out the gold coins that Kid Brother had been longing for, Kid Brother hadn't forgotten what he had promised.

He was responsible for answering Qiao Bai's questions.

He stood up, wanting to get a closer look.

Qiao Bai pushed the bronze-colored currency directly in front of the kid, making it easier for him to examine it.

It was just a simple action.

Qiao Bai was surprised to see the kid give him a look that was quite complex.

Qiao Bai: "?"

Before Qiao Bai could grasp the meaning behind that look, he saw the boy sit down with the money in his hand.

Qiao Bai thought for a moment but didn't say anything.

Instead, they waited for the kid to provide an analytical answer.

"Hmm... I haven't seen it before, but I've heard of it. It should be a badge symbolizing the identity of an alchemist."

As he spoke, the boy nodded and gently stroked the pattern on it.

"Different alchemists have slightly different badges in terms of shape, pattern, and color, but they are all made of the same mineral metal."

"It contains a certain amount of gold, but it is extremely difficult to extract it separately."

"This metal was used by alchemists and some important figures to make badges that symbolized their status."

Qiao Bai frowned.

Judging from this... this thing must be quite precious, right?

Looking at the number of badges in my spatial pouch, it wasn't a lot, but there were at least twenty or thirty.

Otherwise, Qiao Bai wouldn't have mistaken it for currency at first.

The kid played with the badge in his hand for a while, then looked up at Qiao Bai with a very strange look in his eyes.

The boy opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't.

Logically speaking...

Based on Kid's guess about Qiao Bai's identity, Qiao Bai should know about the badge!

This is different from the situation in Tana town.

The Alchemist's Badge is familiar to anyone who knows alchemy and has a basic understanding of common knowledge.

At most, you might feel a little confused or uncertain when you first see it.

Qiao Bai had also thought of this.

However, Qiao Bai did not explain why.

No need.

The more you explain, the more you try to cover it up.

that's it.

It's actually a better choice to leave things unsaid and let people figure it out themselves.

Qiao Bai looked at the badge, but he was now thinking about something else.

Why did Jiang leave so many badges for him?

Is there any reason?

Or do these badges serve some other purpose?

With only a superficial understanding of alchemy, Qiao Bai's mind was filled with a bunch of conspiracy theories. He shook his head and shook off these potentially unreliable ideas.

Thinking too much can damage your brain.

Regardless of whether these badges have any other purpose... Qiao Bai was confident that he would not stay here indefinitely.

Qiao Bai subconsciously touched his chest.

The broken piece that looked like a compass or badge was still there.

pity.

After arriving here, the items disappeared.

Qiao Bai felt that he could still try to find it.

Maybe if he finds the item, he'll find his way home.

"This is the payment you were promised."

Putting aside those messy thoughts, Qiao Bai took out a gold coin and pushed it in front of the kid.

The moment the gold coin was actually in his palm, the boy's face still wore an expression of disbelief.

One gold coin!

This is a real gold coin!

The cost of living for ordinary people who are not alchemists or alchemy apprentices is roughly between fifty and one hundred copper coins per month.

If you want to save a little money, it will cost a bit more depending on the level of service.

But no matter what, it wouldn't exceed one silver coin a month, which is five hundred copper coins.

One gold coin can be exchanged for more than a thousand silver coins... It's no exaggeration to say that it could sustain his basic life for a hundred years.

"You..." The boy held the gold coin, his expression very complicated.

Before the money arrived, the kid didn't feel much of a difference.

Some even harbored a sense that the deal was unlikely to actually succeed.

Unexpected ideas will definitely emerge at the last minute.

But now… “Is there anything else I need to do?”

"No ambiguity, guaranteed!"

Even if I can't do it, I can still think of a way to help you!

The kid patted his chest loudly as he spoke.

no way.

Otherwise, he wouldn't feel at ease taking the money!

Too much!

Only when he does something will he feel that the money is rightfully his!

Qiao Bai chuckled.

I understand.

But when asked if there was anything he needed the kid's help with... Qiao Bai stroked his chin.

"There is one, but it might be a bit troublesome."

The little boy looked at Qiao Bai with sparkling eyes.

He didn't say a word.

Qiao Bai easily understood what the kid was trying to say: Difficulties? Difficulties are the thing I'm least afraid of!

Do you have paper and pen?

"Wait."

The boy jumped off the stool.

They rushed downstairs.

They rushed upstairs.

Paper and pens were brought to Qiao Bai.

Qiao Bai: emm...once again I feel how backward this era is to some extent.

of course.

It could also be because the tavern didn't have very good paper and pens.

The paper was yellowish, rough, and coarse.

The pen was made by sharpening a charcoal stick.

Its main selling point is that it's simple, convenient, but not user-friendly.

Qiao Bai remained silent.

Qiao Bai tentatively picked up the pen and began to write and draw on the paper.

It's a bit difficult... well, it's quite difficult.

Qiao Bai held on.

Keep drawing.

As a science student... well, half a science student, Qiao Bai's line drawing is pretty good, but when it comes to things involving graphic patterns...

It's only barely discernible that it has a shape.

With revisions, Qiao Bai spent almost half an hour before he could barely produce a presentable drawing.

"That's roughly the shape. Can you find it?"

Qiao Bai pushed the drawing based on the fragments in his memory in front of the little boy.

"Broken? A broken plate?"

When the kid saw that Qiao Bai had finally finished drawing, he leaned over to take a look.

Immediately afterwards, the boy's face showed a strong expression of disgust.

What is this thing?!

The boy's expression genuinely conveyed these emotions.

cough cough.

Qiao Bai coughed awkwardly, trying to cover it up: "It's not that bad... is it?"

Under the disdainful look in the kid's eyes, Qiao Bai added an interjection.

The kid didn't withdraw his disdainful gaze at all.

Disdain is disdain.

Bad is bad.

Qiao Bai could only shrug helplessly: "My drawing skills are just like this; I simply can't draw anything better."

"And this paper and pen..."

Qiao Bai wanted to find some reasons for himself.

Then the little boy in front of me grabbed the paper and pen.

A few quick strokes.

Based on Qiao Bai's drawing of that strange creature... well, in short, based on Qiao Bai's drawing, the kid made some modifications and adjustments.

A portrait that was seven or eight parts similar to the previous fragments appeared on the paper.

The slight difference in resemblance is because the kid hadn't seen the original appearance of the fragments and used Qiao Bai's drawing as a reference.

"...Ahem, this part needs some adjustments."

Qiao Bai immediately took action.

The kid didn't delay; he corrected whatever Qiao Bai pointed out was wrong.

Another ten minutes or so passed.

A lifelike painting then appeared.

"This is probably the best you could do if you just copied it," Qiao Bai nodded and remarked with a sigh.

Putting aside other things.

The kid's drawing skills are truly amazing.

Seeing the admiring look in Qiao Bai's eyes, the kid couldn't help but roll his eyes again: "I'm sure now."

"You're definitely not an alchemist!"

"No one would even take you on as an alchemy apprentice!"

Qiao Bai: "..."

"Alchemists also need to know how to draw?"

Is this really an alchemist, or a civil engineer?

Qiao Bai and the kid looked at each other, their eyes filled with the same confusion and uncertainty.

Fortunately, the kid couldn't help but make a comment.

I don't want to delve into it.

There are many problems that Qiao Bai has exposed.

Considering that Qiao Bai was rich and gave him money, the kid felt there was no need to be so fussy.

In short, he's a good person.

She's just a bit silly.

This is the deepest impression that the kid had of Qiao Bai.

Qiao Bai: ...I don't want to hear it.

As for Qiao Baiduo believing that Kid Brother wouldn't go that far.

He's simply not afraid.

Compared to Jiang Yi, who is capable and an alchemy apprentice.

The young man in front of him is not currently a threat to him in terms of identity, status, or ability.

Perhaps that day will come.

But it's hard to say whether Qiao Bai will still be here by then.

For Qiao Bai right now, he needs a channel to quickly obtain information, and the little boy who doesn't pose that much of a threat to him is the best choice.

It's just another form of mutual benefit.

Qiao Bai decided to skip this topic.

Everyone should know what's going on.

Continuing the discussion is not a wise choice.

"This is what I'm looking for," Qiao Bai said after a moment's thought. "The complete version will also be fine."

What he picked up and found were fragments.

And they sent him to this place.

Does this mean that a complete compass or plate might have existed in this era?

Then can we send him back?

It's not that Qiao Bai is overthinking things; it's just that it's a real possibility.

The young man nodded, patting his chest loudly, "Don't worry! I'll take care of this!"

"However, it may take some time."

"I'll do my best," Qiao Bai said without objection.

Asking someone to help him search was just a sudden whim.

It was just a flash of inspiration from my sixth sense.

but……

"Finding it might not be an easy thing." Qiao Bai said, taking out another... two gold coins from his spatial pouch.

As soon as the gold coins were taken out, before Qiao Bai could even say anything, the kid looked at him like he was an idiot.

Qiao Bai: "..."

Not so much.

It's really not that bad.

Kid: You're stupid and rich, is it really that bad?

Qiao Bai gave a helpless laugh: "I'm not a kind person, but I'm not sure how much effort you'll have to put in or how many people you'll need to help you find this."

"There will definitely be some costs involved."

Qiao Bai doesn't consider himself a kind-hearted person.

He wasn't some heinous criminal.

It's all about conscience.

If that fragment really involves space, time travel or something like that... Qiao Bai even suspected that it might be something created by those alchemists.

Obtaining it will certainly not be an easy task.

Just gathering information takes a lot of time.

Two gold coins aren't much.

"Try to contact me if you have any news."

"I'll figure something out if we don't have enough money later."

Listening to Qiao Bai's words, the kid looked at the paper on the table as if he were looking at some kind of fantasy.

No?

What is this thing?

This is it?

(End of this chapter)