Becoming a wet nurse is not the end of the story.

Volume Two, Academy Chapter: Chapter Twenty-Seven, The Alchemy Mission (Two chapters released together)

In the capital, a saint from the demon race appeared, causing a huge uproar in the once peaceful political arena. A baron in charge of the capital's entry and exit resigned, and many other officials were also implicated and suffered.

Of course, given what happened, Lin Xueyin, as one of the key figures in the matter, couldn't escape the routine questioning. She was sized up by a lecherous man and then asked all sorts of irrelevant questions.

Hmmmm, that's unlikely. As a newly promoted baron, Lin Xueyin still has some privileges. At least, the kind of difficulties she imagined didn't happen.

Everything proceeded in a harmonious atmosphere. Even those who came to inquire brought some tea and snacks and had a friendly exchange with Princess Lin Xueyin.

However, no useful answers were obtained. As the victim of this incident, Lin Xueyin herself was in a daze. She had been assassinated before, so perhaps the two incidents were the work of the same mastermind.

Of course, the investigation into Lin Xueyin's assassination or kidnapping had already begun. A suspect had been identified, but was assassinated before being apprehended, and the subsequent leads were lost. The investigation is still ongoing.

Unexpectedly, before this matter was over, such a big incident occurred. It seems that Lin Xueyin has at least some secrets that need to be investigated.

Unaware that her name had become a key target of the Imperial Intelligence Department, Lin Xueyin had already begun her day as an alchemist.

The two little girls arrived at their workshop as promised and began sorting the medicinal herbs. Although they weren't very skilled, after a period of training (and instruction), they were finally able to do some basic tasks.

Of course, things weren't all smooth sailing. At least, the relationships among the alchemists in this spire-shaped magic tower weren't as harmonious as they had imagined.

Alchemists typically earn their income by crafting potions for others. They usually have clients provide various raw materials, which the alchemist then processes to create the potion. The price varies depending on the potion's grade.

Of course, there are some alchemists who can enchant weapons and equipment, but it seems there are no such alchemists in this world.

Lin Xueyin looked at the enchanted table she had made, which was filled with all kinds of elemental attributes using the elemental crystals she had found in the warehouse.

Lin Xueyin, who had been without work for several days, had some understanding of her situation. Every alchemy master had regular clients, and her presence would only block other people's path to wealth.

"Sister Xueyin, this is so boring. We won't stay like this forever, will we?" After arranging all the basic medicinal herbs into categories, Kasha sat on the table, idly swinging her slender, jade-like legs.

"Little sister, don't do that. Mind your manners." With a lecturing tone, Kalier pulled her younger sister off the table, just as a soft knock came at the door.

"Come in." Lin Xueyin, equally bored, watched as a man dressed in black armor, looking travel-worn, pushed open the door and walked in.

"Is Master Lin Xueyin here?" After scanning the entire room, there was only a young girl and two little girls. It seemed that the alchemy master he was looking for was not there.

"Young lady, I need a Dragon Power Potion. I need Master Lin Xueyin to help me synthesize it."

"Dragon Power Potion? It's said to be a buff-type potion that can temporarily grant someone the power of a dragon. A normal one lasts for 15 minutes, while a perfect one can last for an hour."

"As expected of Master Lin Xueyin's assistant, she knows the effects of this medicine so well."

Kali covered her sister's mouth before she could speak, and looked at the man and woman in front of her with a smile.

"So, have you prepared all your herbs? Some of the basic ones will be prepared by us alchemists, but you'll need to prepare the essential ones yourselves."

"That's a potion imbued with the power of dragons. Are you sure Master Lin Xueyin can concoct it? Besides, we need more than just the dragon power potion; we also need some perfect-grade antidotes. I wonder if Master Lin Xueyin can concoct them?"

Perfect-grade antidote? Both of these potions are extremely high-grade. Even as a master alchemist, I can't guarantee that every one of them will be perfect-grade. The maximum probability of obtaining one is only about 80%.

"We cannot guarantee that every bottle of medicine will be perfect."

Looking at the girl with surprise, since she didn't mention the power of the dragon, but only said that she couldn't guarantee that everything would be perfect, then it was possible for him to create this bottle of dragon power potion.

"These are the materials for making the Dragon Power Potion. We only need one success to make one bottle. We know that the 20% success rate is a bit low, so we hope you can pass on this message to Master Lin Xueyin and ask him to do his best."

Looking at the neatly categorized medicinal herbs spread across the table, Lin Xueyin nodded, said nothing more, and waved for the other person to leave.

As for the processing fee, that's not something I should be thinking about right now. Anyway, I have two little girls as assistants. When the time comes, they'll negotiate the price. I don't believe those grown men will have the nerve to haggle with little girls.

The antidote was divided into approximately 20 portions, and together with the Dragon Power potion, a total of 25 portions were needed for preparation. An average alchemist would need about three days, but as a master alchemist, who was already thoroughly familiar with the various changes in the internal elements during the preparation of different potions, the time could be shortened to one day.

"Alright, you two just need to help me out. You don't need to do too much." After saying that, Lin Xueyin immediately got busy. The first thing to do was to clear away the antidotes and clean up all the medicinal herbs on the table.

At this moment, the man who walked out of the studio saw his partners, gave them a success sign, and they responded with a cheer.

The group left happily, seemingly full of hope for what was to come. However, the other alchemists in the spire responded with mocking sneers.

The Dragon Power Potion requires a 20% success rate. Even the Alchemy Guild Master could only guarantee a 5% success rate. I can't believe this new Alchemy Master actually dared to take on the task. If he doesn't produce even one potion, how will he explain himself to them?

Moreover, it requires some perfect-grade antidotes. Can anyone make those? Sometimes, it's considered good if one out of a hundred bottles turns out. But you dare to accept a quantity of 20 bottles.

It seems this new alchemy master is just a fool seeking fame and fortune.

Of course, after learning that Lin Xueyin had taken on this task, some people couldn't suppress their burning desires and rushed into Lin Xueyin's studio.

He pointed at Lin Xueyin, who was still making preparations, and shouted insults at her.

"Lin Xueyin, who gave you the courage to take on this mission? Do you think you can make it just because you have the formula for the Dragon Power Potion? Don't you know how difficult it is to make this kind of potion?"

Somewhat bewildered by the alchemist who had rushed in, Lin Xueyin could only temporarily put aside her preparations and decide to have a proper talk with him.

“Let me tell you, that kid Kurad has come here more than once, each time bringing a few materials to try his luck, but none of us dare to accept them. But you, you really think that just because you passed the test you can take on any potion mission. Instead of learning from the seniors, you're thinking of getting ahead in one step. You're just an ignorant fool.”

Reaching out to stop the Kalier sisters who wanted to speak up for her, Lin Xueyin simply looked at the old man calmly, her cloudy eyes filled only with anger and regret.

"Oh, Mr. Kolida, you've arrived too. What's wrong? Did this girl upset you as well?" A sarcastic voice rang out from the doorway at that moment.

Despite having an upright face, he wore a sinister expression, which overall gave people a very uncomfortable feeling.

Lin Xueyin tilted her head, looking at the man who was also considered an uninvited guest. She was a little confused. She didn't know what was going on today. She had only accepted a mission, so how did so many things happen?

"Falna, I don't care what you're doing here, but this girl absolutely cannot accept this mission. You must cancel it for me."

"Haha, Mr. Kolida, you should know that our Alchemy Guild has never had a precedent of accepting a quest and then canceling it. However, I think this girl can give it a try. What if she fails? What does it matter?"

Hearing Falna's irresponsible statement, Kolida glared angrily with his already cloudy eyes. "What does this mean for a novice alchemist? Don't you know?"

He glanced at the bewildered Lin Xueyin again and said with exasperation, "If an alchemist fails to complete his first task, it will greatly affect his reputation. In fact, very few people will choose to come to him for alchemy in the future."

After a slight pause, he continued, "So, most alchemists choose the simplest potion with a very high success rate as their first task. How could you choose the most difficult one?"

Seeing that Lin Xueyin still looked clueless, Kolida shouted at her even more angrily, "Cancel the mission right now! You're a newbie. Canceling the mission will have some impact on you, but it's much better than your future prospects."

“Mr. Kolida, this is the Alchemy Guild, not a place for children to play house. We allow failure here, but we cannot tolerate this kind of dishonest behavior. If everyone accepts a quest and then cancels it, who will come here to post quests and ask us to prepare potions in the future?”

In response to Kolida's statement, Farna also raised a sharp question: "Without credibility and without support, it's questionable whether our Alchemy Guild can continue to exist."

Pointing angrily at the eloquent man, she knew he was making sophistry, but couldn't bring herself to say it outright. It was true that the Alchemy Guild gathered most of the empire's alchemists, but some alchemists weren't in the guild; instead, they conducted their own alchemical experiments outside. Those people could then seek them out to concoct potions.

However, such beings are few and far between, and I don't need to worry about them at all. However, the other party's words sound so high-sounding that if I continue in this manner, I might end up getting myself entangled.

He glanced helplessly at the new alchemist, thinking he had brought fresh blood to his guild, but unexpectedly, he died shortly after joining.

After listening to what was going on, Lin Xueyin finally understood what was going on. To put it bluntly, one of them wanted to frame her in a seemingly legitimate way, while the other, although furious, actually wanted to protect her.

However, this all seems to have a premise: that you can't make it yourself. If you could make it successfully, wouldn't there be no problem?

However, seeing the two of them so tense, it was best not to say anything. If they thought I was just spouting nonsense, that would be even worse. Well, I didn't have any malicious intentions to see them get their faces swollen from being beaten up. Absolutely not.

"Um, can I start preparing now? After all, this kind of medicine is too difficult to make, and I need to do more preparation."

Seeing the somewhat stubborn girl, Kolida angrily pointed at her, opened his mouth, but was hindered by Farna standing to the side, and angrily turned and left.

Farna revealed a smug smile, looking at the girl who was cooperating with him, and nodded with satisfaction, "Girl, don't worry, if we fail, I'll speak up for you and I definitely won't make you pay any compensation."

"Oh, thank you, Mr. Farna." Lin Xueyin apologized slightly and turned back to her desk to continue working, while Farna chose to leave at that moment.

When the door slammed shut behind her again, a cold glint flashed in Farna's lowered eyes, hidden behind her golden bangs. Of course, she wouldn't make you pay compensation, because by then, you would have no ability to pay. You could only obediently get out of this spire of magic tower and out of my alchemy guild.

Walking along the still-talking road, Farna could already imagine the pitiful sight of the other woman crying and begging for help. Even if she knelt down and begged for mercy, he would not show her the slightest pity.

At this moment, Lin Xueyin seemed oblivious to everything, focusing solely on her alchemy work in the workshop. Even the two sisters, Kaliel and Kashael, sensed the tense atmosphere from just moments before and silently assisted Lin Xueyin in her work.

Volume Two: The Academy Chapter Twenty-Eight: Work Completed and Minor Actions

"Hmm, finally finished." Her supple waist stretched lazily, and her pretty face was filled with exhaustion and excitement.

I gently covered the two sleeping little girls with a blanket from the studio. Their tiny bodies were just covered by the not-so-large blanket.

I tiptoed out of the studio and slowly closed the door without making a sound. Outside, the hall was still bustling with people.

But the moment she stepped out the door, most eyes were fixed on her, causing Lin Xueyin to quickly look down and carefully check her clothes before she could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"You little brat, are you alright?" A gruff voice rang in her ears. Before Lin Xueyin could turn around, a dark shadow had already covered her eyes.

The two old men, Yusu and Kolida, appeared together in her pupils. Seeing their menacing appearance, Lin Xueyin felt a little guilty for no reason.

Of course, she would never agree to this. At least, she would never admit that she had always wanted to see how Kolida's face would be slapped until it was swollen.

"Little girl, is that Dragon Power Potion a quest you can accept right now? How could you do that...? This is infuriating! Quickly cancel the quest for me. If there are any problems, have those people come to me."

Yu Su had just returned from outside when he heard this shocking news. It felt like his life was in danger. He had finally found a promising talent, and it would be such a pity if he died before he even got started.

"Hurry up and come with me to the guild leader to cancel this mission. Honestly, little girl, you have no idea how arrogant you are. Do you think you can get your hands on that kind of potion right now?"

Sensing Lin Xueyin's resistance, You Su became even more furious. "Why are you so stubborn, girl? Do you think I would harm you? You've only taken on one mission for the first time, and you've chosen such a difficult one. Who do you think you are? Even the guild leader can't achieve a 20% success rate."

This tone of disappointment reminded Lin Xueyin of how her mother used to say the same thing to her back then. But now, no matter how great her achievements were, it was truly like wearing fine clothes in the dark.

"Alright, Master Yusu, I've finished. Why don't you come to my lab and take a look? That way you can all be at ease, right?"

A single sentence caused a huge uproar, but the girl, who was leading the two old men back to her studio, ignored it all. She happily strolled along, leading the two alchemy masters into her studio.

Because it had just ended and there hadn't been time to tidy up, the messy studio only had two little girls sleeping soundly. Even the two very strict alchemy masters didn't think of waking them up. Instead, they quietly and deliberately went to the neatly arranged bottles filled with red and black potions.

"This is...."

Meanwhile, the uproar caused by Lin Xueyin's words outside the studio continued to escalate, reaching Farna's ears. His sinister smile never disappeared after hearing the news.

It seems that girl realized how powerful she was, and she specifically asked those two masters to go in and help her in case she couldn't make it herself. It's a pity, even within the Alchemy Guild, there are practically no ones who can achieve such a high success rate with Dragon Power Potions. Even if she found outside help, there's only one outcome.

He waved to his assistant and said, "Go and call the mercenary who gave you the mission over. Tell him that Master Lin Xueyin has finished making all the potions they need."

"Understood." The assistant quickly understood his boss's meaning, and with a mocking smile, hurriedly headed outside, intending to find the mercenary as soon as possible.

Watching his assistant leave, Farna forced himself not to laugh out loud. As long as the mercenary arrived, he would take him to Lin Xueyin's place and see the despair filling her pretty little face. That feeling excited him.

Even if she kneels and begs for mercy, I will not show her any pity. When she dares to oppose me, she will not be blamed for being ruthless. However, it would be a pity to waste that pretty face and extraordinary talent.

As for guild interests, what do they have to do with me? Between the guild's interests and my own interests, which is more important, is there even a need to ask?

He turned the pages of the book, but found that he could not read a single word. Unable to contain himself, Farna stood up, pushed open his door, and went outside. All he heard was mockery of Lin Xueyin's arrogant words. It seemed that everyone knew that the little girl who talked nonsense had tarnished the reputation of the Alchemy Guild.

This is perfect; it's the perfect opportunity for me to seize and completely eliminate her from the Alchemy Guild. Of course, that's not the goal. My biggest target is Yusu. If I can kick out the person he recommended as soon as they enter, it will be a huge blow to his prestige. Only in this way can I confidently obtain the vice president position that's within my grasp.

Walking slowly step by step on the road leading to Lin Xueyin's studio, I finally saw my assistant rushing over with the mercenary just as I was about to arrive.

It's really great, the timing is perfect. All I have to do is gently push the door open, and I'll be able to see that panicked, terrified little face. As for Yu Su, even if she wanted to help, she would be helpless.

"This is Master Farna from our Alchemy Guild. He is a very powerful alchemy master and is quite famous within the guild."

"I know, I know, but I don't know if the news that Master Lin Xueyin has finished preparing the Dragon Power potion is true, and that there are also some perfect-grade antidotes."

"Of course, our Master Lin Xueyin is an extremely powerful alchemist. With her help, it will be a piece of cake. So, you can rest assured and come with me to get the potion."