The most shameless alchemist in history

"Well... of course not, it was all a misunderstanding. So let's continue with the fifth round. What is the gift that Mr. Ji is giving to Miss Ellie?" The staff member coughed and gestured for Ji to take out his gift.

"This is my gift." Ji also handed over a box, which the staff member took and quickly opened.

"This guy named Ji is really a ruthless character. Of all the gifts he's given to Miss Ellie so far, the most precious one is the Sky Star from earlier. Can he find a gift even more precious than the Sky Star?" someone among the celebrities asked in a low voice.

Having learned from the unfortunate man's experience, they had to speak softly and carefully, otherwise, if even a fly flew past their ear, their little hearts wouldn't be able to take it.

"I think it's a bit doubtful. The Sky Star is already considered top-grade. I can't think of a second gem that is more precious than the Sky Star throughout history." An expert shook his head, although they had a much better impression of the copper pot lid.

However, when it comes to gifts, they clearly prefer the copper pot lid.

"Let's see, Mr. Ji's gift to Miss Ellie is... a dagger?" The staff member was somewhat surprised after identifying the contents of the box; an antique-looking dagger lay quietly inside.

"Huh? A dagger? He actually gave Miss Ellie a dagger. What is that guy thinking?" someone wondered.

“Wait, look at that dagger, its shape…don’t you see it somewhere before?” Someone else remembered something.

“Now that you mention it, it does seem to make sense. Let me think about it.” Someone agreed.

However, no one could tell the origin of this dagger for the time being.

"I was just wondering what could possibly surpass the Sky Star, but I never expected him to bring out this." Someone in the crowd clicked their tongue in amazement. He was a young man around twenty years old, dressed in an evening suit, refined and with a noble air.

"Night Raven, what is that dagger? Tell me quickly!" asked a little girl in a black court-style dress.

"Didn't you notice the captivating power emanating from the dagger?" the young man named Night Raven asked softly.

"The power of a dagger? Well... let me investigate." The little girl thought carefully for a moment, then smiled slyly.

She controlled her spiritual sense to fly to the dagger, attempting to enter its interior and explore its secrets.

"Oh! What's going on? This is scary!" The little girl suddenly covered her eyes and took a step back.

She stumbled, and if Night Raven hadn't caught her in time, she probably would have fallen to the ground. Many people nearby cast puzzled glances at her.

"I'm so sorry, we're fine." Night Raven smiled politely, finally drawing the attention of those nearby.

"Night Raven, what's with that dagger? It's terrifying inside, full of blood, and there's that power..." The little girl's forehead was covered in cold sweat. She was terrified. Even someone as worldly as her was once dominated by fear.

"Did you see that? The power of that dagger, and its battle record." Night Raven chuckled softly, clearly aware of the dagger's origins.

"Battle record? Those bones inside are huge, they're all... dragon bones?" The little girl thought carefully, recalling the scene she had just seen, and her face gradually turned pale.

“That’s right, they’re all dragon bones.” Night Raven nodded in confirmation.

"Night Raven, are you saying this dagger has slaughtered many dragons?" The little girl's eyes widened, still somewhat incredulous.

"Didn't you see it with your own eyes? It's true, it has killed dragons, many dragons. It is a dragon-slaying hero, and it is also the dagger used by the legendary swordsman Siegfried, the Crystal Dragon-Slaying Dagger. It is far, far stronger than the Sky Star." Night Raven exclaimed in admiration.

"Besides the Sky Star, can we really find the Dragon Slayer Dagger in the Golden City? This is amazing! Just how many secrets does this Golden City hold?" The little girl gradually felt better.

"The truly surprising part is yet to come," Night Raven said with great interest.

Chapter 553: The Night

The Dragon Slayer Dagger that Ji presented was truly astonishing. Although the Sky Star that Copper Pot Lid had given him before was indeed precious, compared with the Dragon Slayer Dagger, the latter was obviously more intimidating. It not only had value, but also had stronger practical and symbolic significance.

Ji didn't say much. After giving away the Dragon Slayer Dagger, he quickly retreated to the side. As he retreated, he passed by Jin. He stopped and glanced at Jin, and their eyes met. It was clear that he didn't have much affection for Jin, and Jin was also somewhat surprised.

"You actually found this Dragon Slayer Dagger? That's quite a discerning eye. Although you can't win here, Mr. Ji, would you be interested in visiting the South?" Jin was also quite impressed with the Dragon Slayer Dagger, and he had every reason to believe it.

If he hadn't been there, Ji would have been the undisputed winner. He knew the value of the Dragon Slayer Dagger very well. However, since he had participated in the matchmaking event, the final winner was already predetermined from the very beginning.

This is not only because he has an outstanding family background and has never lost in any competition since childhood, but also because of his unique vision and ability, especially his eyes, which even his father, Pharos, marveled at, as they were an innate talent.

"The South? No interest. I'm only interested in the East." Ji shook his head at Jin's invitation, his words indifferent.

"Is that so? That's a real shame." Jin seemed to have expected this outcome. In fact, he was just putting on an act. If he could really invite Ji and use the latter's strength for his own purposes, that would definitely be a good thing. But even though Ji did not accept his invitation.

Then his reputation for valuing talent will spread. He is determined to make a big splash after absorbing Ababa's wealth and receiving the latter's strong support. He has even made a long-term plan for the next twenty years. What he wants to do is not just surpass his father!

"Mr. Ji's gift is truly astonishing. Next up is Mr. Jin. I wonder what kind of gift Mr. Jin has presented to Miss Ellie?" The staff member serving Ababa naturally knew what was inside the Golden City.

He gave Ji a very high evaluation. At this moment, Jin had already walked to the front, and everyone's eyes were focused on him.

"Was that the Dragon-Slaying Dagger used by the legendary swordsman Siegfried? It's said that the Dragon-Slaying Dagger was lost to history long ago, and no one has ever seen it again. I never expected it to be hidden in the Golden City." Some audience members recognized the dagger's origin and were full of praise.

"The Sky Star and the Dragon Slayer Dagger... This is truly a difficult choice. Which one should we choose?" Some people were also troubled.

"With the Star of the Sky and the Dragon Slayer Dagger right in front of them, what can Jin possibly use to surpass them? I really can't think of any treasure that could possibly outshine the first two." Someone else looked at Jin with confusion, who was also holding a box in his hands.

"Is Jin going to lose here? This isn't like him. But those two guys before, one called Copper Lid, right? And the other called Ji, I've never heard of them before. They were able to find rare and exquisite items. As for Jin..." Some people were also on Jin's side.

After all, Kim's family background and taste are impeccable, and the audience can't help but feel a sense of anticipation.

"Mr. Kim, what is the gift you are presenting?" the staff member asked Kim, awaiting his response.

“This is what I want to offer to Miss Ellie…” Jin slowly opened the box.

This was originally an unremarkable action. Everyone, including Copper Pot Lid and Ji, had done similar actions before. In fact, in terms of the action alone, Jin was no different from them. But when the box was opened, strange phenomena suddenly occurred.

A layer of hazy black mist drifted out of the box, and the aura of darkness and death lingered around it, making people feel very uncomfortable. It was as if the world had suddenly turned dark and colorless. If you looked closely, you would find that the originally clear weather outside the window had indeed changed.

Dark clouds gathered in the sky, churning like thick ink, accompanied by deafening thunder.

"What's this feeling? Is it going to rain outside?" Someone looked out the window, feeling uneasy.

“Look inside the box, there’s a…book? Is this ominous feeling coming from the book?” Someone else keenly sensed that all the unease was coming from the box. He looked at the box warily, and a book was floating in mid-air.

"Is the book that Kim is going to give to Miss Ellie? Is he mistaken?" someone questioned.

After all, the previous gifts, whether gems or divine weapons used by a renowned swordsman in history, were all priceless treasures. But the gift Jin is offering now is a book, which is somewhat strange.

"No, that's not right. This is no ordinary book. I've heard a legend that when the Creator created the world, He wrote day and night in a book. Everything in the world was born from this book, whether it's mountains or seas. But later, for some unknown reason, the book split into two, into day and night. The part that belongs to night is called the 'Chapter of Night.' This is an ominous book."

Some knowledgeable elders recalled ancient legends and spoke with deep concern.

"What? The Chapter of Night? That ominous book that's said to be able to destroy the world? Shouldn't such a thing only exist in legends? How could it possibly actually exist?" someone exclaimed in shock, as the news was simply too astounding.

"If even the Golden Castle exists, what's so surprising about the existence of the Chapter of Night?" the old man retorted.

"That's true, but... is that book really the Chapter of Night?" The audience couldn't help but feel tense and uneasy.

Hundreds of eyes were fixed on the book that seemed to float in mid-air, shrouded in black mist.

"Night Raven, that book... isn't it the one we've always wanted? That book originally belonged to that person, but somehow it got lost, and now it's here! What should we do? Should we snatch it?"

A little girl in a black court-style dress immediately recognized the book from the crowd and asked her companion next to her.

“That’s right, this is indeed the Chapter of Night. I didn’t expect to find it here. This is truly an unexpected gain.” Night Raven nodded. He was very clear about the background and origin of the Chapter of Night.

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554 Dying Struggle

If the Sky Star represents status and nobility, then the Dragon Slayer Dagger represents power and slaughter. Both have their merits, making it difficult to choose. However, once Jin presents the Chapter of Night, there is no longer any need to worry about choosing between the two.

Before the Chapter of Night, which represents death and fear, both the Sky Star and the Dragon Slayer Dagger paled in comparison. After all, no matter how valuable the Sky Star was, it was merely an ornamental item and did not possess any power. The Dragon Slayer Dagger, on the other hand, certainly had a distinguished record of victories.

Historical records indicate that the legendary swordsman Siegfried used this dagger to slay dragons multiple times. However, the Dragon Slayer Dagger is merely a weapon; it has no power in the hands of ordinary people, but it can be incredibly effective in the hands of a master. But the Chapter of Night is different.

"According to legend, the Chapter of Night contains the ultimate power of this world, hiding the most evil power in the world. Once comprehended, it can destroy the world. It is astonishing that such a thing has appeared in the Golden City." Someone exclaimed in amazement.

"Should we present the Chapter of Night as a gift to Miss Ellie? I just said that nothing could surpass the Star of the Sky and the Dragon Slayer Dagger, but now it seems that the Chapter of Night is the most stunning treasure. Only the Chapter of Dawn can compare with it; there is absolutely nothing that can surpass it!"

Some people have reached a conclusion, and almost everyone agrees that the gift Jin gave was undoubtedly the most precious!

"So, Mr. Jin gave Miss Ellie this book, The Chapter of Night? What a precious gift! I'm sure Miss Ellie will love it. And then there are four more..." The staff member also looked at Jin in surprise, clearly not expecting him to find such a thing.

After presenting the gift, Jin stepped aside, a smug smile on his handsome face. After all, he was about to be the victor. In fact, in his opinion, the word "about to" could be omitted; he was already the victor, and no one could challenge his judgment.

He was born with a pair of golden eyes that could discern treasures. The world he saw through his golden eyes was different from that of ordinary people. When ordinary people saw a vase, they would look at the vase’s texture, material, and the history of the inscription. But what he saw was a few small red dots on the outline of the vase.

The reason for this situation is not that he is seeing things, but that once he activates the power of his golden eyes, everything will be presented as red dots. The more red dots an item has, the more precious it is. Once the red dots rise to the level of gold dots...

That's enough to show that this thing is a rare treasure. It's a talent he was born with, something that countless people can only envy.

He used the power of his golden eyes to find the Chapter of Night in the Golden City; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to find such a hidden place in just two hours. His confidence wasn't blind; he had solid reasons for it.

"The three of us are forfeiting our qualification." When it was Kotetsu's turn, Hyobi and Ape Arm stepped forward and announced their withdrawal.

"Huh? Giving up? This is really surprising." The staff members didn't expect this to happen either.

"Hey, have those three guys lost their minds? They actually gave up? They finally got this opportunity, made it to the fifth round, and they just gave up? It's such a waste!" Someone in the crowd was very dissatisfied with the decision of Kotetsu and the other two.

"There are almost no treasures that can defeat the Chapter of Night, so isn't it wise to give up at this time? If you were in that situation, would you still put up a futile resistance?" Some people pointed out the most realistic problem facing Kotetsu and the others.

"That makes sense. Challenging the Chapter of Night is simply overestimating oneself." People reached a consensus and gradually began to understand the choice made by Kotetsu and the others.

“Although you did a lot of meaningless things, and the process made me very angry, it’s not too late to give up now. It would have been better if you had realized this sooner.” As Jin walked past Du Lei, he stopped and spoke softly to Du Lei.

With his signature triumphant smirk, he made no attempt to hide his sympathy and contempt for Dure.

“Mr. Jin, I think there’s something you might not understand,” Du Lei replied calmly.

"What is it?" Jin assumed that Du Lei wanted some benefits from him, such as a kickback for withdrawing from the company. He had spent a lot of money bribing others before, but he believed that compared to inheriting Ababa's wealth, the price was well worth it.

“Your math skills might not be very good; you haven’t even figured out basic counting,” Dure said slowly and deliberately.

"What did you say? Math?" Jin was stunned, not understanding for a moment what Du Lei meant.

“Only the three of them gave up their qualifications, while there are four of us,” Du Lei reminded Jin.

"You mean... only they withdrew, you didn't, and you still want to fight me to the end?" Jin originally thought this guy had finally realized the situation, but judging from Du Lei's words this time, he had no intention of backing down at all, which made Jin very angry.

His face immediately fell.

“Confrontation? Mr. Jin, I think you may have misunderstood something.” Du Lei shook his head again.

"Boy, what do you mean? Are you deliberately going against our young master?" Jin's trusted aide jumped out.

"I was just doing what I was supposed to do, and I wasn't fighting against anyone. Mr. Jin is forcibly trying to make me his opponent, which is very frustrating," Du Lei said calmly and deliberately.

"Boy, who do you think you are? How dare you speak to our young master like that?" Jin's henchman stepped forward, trying to subdue Du Lei.

"If you don't withdraw, do you think you still have a chance of winning?" Jin waved for his confidant to leave, and asked with a gloomy face.

"Whether we have a chance of winning or not, we'll only know after we try." Du Lei neither confirmed nor denied it.

"Oh, it seems there's been a bit of a problem. Hu Che, Bao Wei, and Yuan Bi have all withdrawn, so only one person hasn't presented a gift yet. That's Mr. Redu. Mr. Redu, what gift will you be presenting to Miss Ellie?" the staff member asked Redu.

"I'd like to see what else you can come up with to deliver on your so-called 'chances of winning'." Jin was confident of victory. He didn't take Du Lei seriously at all. After all, he had sent people to keep an eye on Du Lei before, and the latter hadn't done anything unusual.

Furthermore, with his golden eyes, there was nothing of value in the vicinity of Du Lei's activity area. Even if he did have some treasure hidden on him, he couldn't use it according to the rules.