Their commission was suspicious.

Oh no, mastery is no problem, there's furniture mastery there, reaching alchemy mastery isn't difficult at all.

Although Chen Luo's furniture mastery is impressive—he gains mastery of the corresponding items and skills by touching them—it also has a drawback: he cannot master furniture out of thin air.

When Chen Luo gets his hands on a sword, he can gain swordsmanship proficiency. However, if Chen Luo has never touched a sword, then even if he has furniture proficiency, he cannot gain swordsmanship proficiency out of thin air.

After Chen Luo came into contact with a sword, even if he didn't hold a sword in his hand but only a tree branch, he could still use the tree branch to demonstrate his swordsmanship.

“…If you had told me your purpose earlier, I would never have traveled with you. After all, if you want to learn alchemy, traveling with me will automatically increase the difficulty. The difficulty of a strange traveler wanting to learn alchemy is not the same as that of a friend who is the descendant of a sinner from Mondstadt.” After hearing Chen Luo’s words, Yura rubbed her forehead in distress.

Yura originally thought that Chen Luo just came to browse around and complete a task, but she didn't expect him to have thoughts about studying.

Wouldn't walking with me be a waste of his time?

Is this guy genuinely unaware of this, or is he pretending not to know?

Yura stared intently at Chen Luo, who was looking around Mondstadt, trying to discern something.

"Hey, don't worry. Although alchemy is very strong in Mondstadt, you can learn it elsewhere. Friends are more important than alchemy," Chen Luo said casually, waving his hand.

"Furthermore, if an alchemist were to hide things from me or refuse to teach me just because I'm with you, it would mean that the alchemist isn't a very good one. So, in a way, you've helped me a lot." Chen Luo tried to alleviate Yura's guilt with another theory.

"...What are you looking for?" Yura didn't want to continue talking to Chen Luo about this topic, because this kind of incredible kindness was too much of a luxury for Yura.

Therefore, Yura could only run away.

After all, if you get used to it, you really won't be able to stay in Mondstadt anymore.

However, Yura was also thinking to herself that if Chen Luo really couldn't find a suitable alchemy teacher because of her, then she would swallow her pride and go to Sugar or even Abedo.

After all, of the two alchemists Yura knew, only these two could be considered as non-enemies.

"Found it!" Chen Luo suddenly shouted, startling Yura.

"What did you find? Hey, wait a minute, don't wander off, you'll get lost!" Yura saw Chen Luo heading in one direction and quickly chased after him.

When Yura caught up with Chen Luo, she found that he had stopped in front of an alchemical synthesis table.

Next to the synthesis table stood an alchemist, whom Yura vaguely remembered; his name seemed to be Timaus.

"Um, may I touch this synthesis table?" Chen Luo asked cautiously, standing in front of the person.

Chen Luo had been looking for the synthesis platform ever since Yura pointed out the Deer Hunter Restaurant, and now he had finally found it.

Reality is different from the game. In reality, Mondstadt is not so small that you can walk around the whole city in a short time. Therefore, although the crafting table and the Deer Hunter's Restaurant are almost opposite each other in the game, it still took Chen Luo a while to find them.

"Are you also interested in alchemy?" the man standing next to the synthesis table asked.

"Alchemy...Are you an alchemist?" Chen Luo asked after a pause.

"No, no, no, I can only say that I am an alchemist. Alchemy is a technique that has been passed down from ancient times. Its rules are mysterious and wonderful, and are completely different from the principles of creating objects that we know. I am also an unknown alchemist in the field of alchemy."

"It sounds complicated..."

“It’s alright, at least it’s not complicated to operate. If you’re interested, I can teach you the most basic parts. People who can use the Wings of Wind don’t need to know how they are made, and alchemy is the same principle,” Timaus said, shaking his head.

Timaus did see Yura following behind Chen Luo, but he didn't pay her any attention.

Timaus knew that Yura was a member of the Lawrence family, and he didn't have any good feelings towards the Lawrence family, but that didn't necessarily mean he had any ill will towards them.

For those who pursue alchemy, meaningless liking and disliking are foolish behaviors.

So in a way, Chen Luo was right. An alchemist who rejects Chen Luo simply because he is with Yura is not a good alchemist.

“Um, you’re the first alchemist I’ve ever met, so may I shake your hand? I’ve always thought alchemy is a very magical art,” Chen Luo suddenly said, looking at Timaus with an admiring gaze.

"Ah, oh, okay." Timaus was somewhat flattered by this.

As Timaeus stated, Timaeus was not a particularly skilled alchemist in Mondstadt; the most famous alchemists were Abedor and her only assistant, Sugar.

For an unknown alchemist, such worship from a stranger is often something they find hardest to refuse.

Therefore, this handshake was a rather solemn event for both parties.

Timaus

Alchemy (Proficient)

Synthesis Table Usage (Proficient)

Emmm...

Chen Luo only thought for two seconds before deleting Timaus from his friend list.

Please, there are also space limitations for friend slots.

Ahem, of course, this doesn't mean Chen Luo looks down on Timaus, it's just that Timaus's level is a bit low.

Leaving aside the fact that the alchemy proficiency was questionable, the other party might not have even broken through from the proficiency level to the master level yet, making it quite useless to Chen Luo.

Well, for Chen Luo, all the skills he sees now have one thing in common: he doesn't want to buy the cheap ones, and he can't afford the expensive ones.

For example, the expensive ones, like the melee master and cold weapon master from the treasure-hunting event, would have been difficult for Chen Luo to decide whether to spend crystals to buy if they weren't included in the favorability gift.

This skill is great, but it is indeed expensive.

Cheap options include Timaus's proficiency in alchemy.

If Chen Luo were to touch any alchemy book or magic book, his alchemy skills would surpass Chen Luo's.

Chen Luo's mastery of furniture means that he would never spend money to buy skills below the mastery level.

However, skills at the master level and above are ridiculously expensive, which leads to a very perplexing situation.

I don't want to buy the cheap ones, and I can't afford the expensive ones.

As for that mastery of the synthesis table...

“Mr. Timaus, although I would like to discuss some matters concerning basic alchemy with you, I have an appointment with a friend at Mondstadt Cathedral, so let’s meet again next time,” Chen Luo said with a sigh, somewhat regretfully.

"Oh well, goodbye then." Timaus nodded and watched Chen Luo leave with reluctance.

Mastering the use of the crafting table (get)

Just now, when Chen Luo shook hands with Timaus, his left hand lightly touched the synthesis platform.

To Chen Luo's slight regret, he didn't directly gain Alchemy Mastery after encountering the Synthesis Table, but rather Synthesis Table Usage Mastery. Of course, he should have been prepared for this when he saw Timaus's skill bar.

"By the way, Yura, where in Mondstadt can I buy alchemy books?" Chen Luo turned to Yura and asked.

"What's wrong? Are you going to buy alchemy books?" Yura asked.

"Yes, I do want to buy a copy." Chen Luo nodded.

"Alchemy books? These things are not easy to buy, but don't worry, as a return gift for eating and drinking for so long, I will buy you an alchemy book."

Although Mondstadt does not have an official sales channel for alchemy books, and other channels are also difficult to find, there are still alchemists within the Knights of the West in Mondstadt.

"No need, I can buy it myself."

"But do you have Mora?"

“Uh…” Yura’s question stumped Chen Luo.

Chen Luo didn't actually have any Mora, but he could barter with other items.

Want to learn more about an ultra-high-definition camera from another world?

"Fine, I said I'd buy it, so I'll buy it. You won't even give me this much face? I'll remember this grudge." Yura crossed her arms and looked at Chen Luo with a cold face.

[Ding! You have a new request!]

[Compensation and Repayment]: Yura Lawrence, the Wave Knight, because I feel that being with you will make it harder for you to survive in Mondstadt, and I am also very grateful for your companionship along the way, I would like to buy you an alchemy book as compensation and repayment.

Reward: 50 Primogems

Difficulty: Two stars

(Note: Isn't this all to help continue the Lawrence family bloodline?)

"Ah, this..." Chen Luo was stunned.

Because Chen Luo had never accepted such a commission before.

Chapter 151 Soft Persuasion? How to be Soft?

Chen Luo has had his talent panel active for over half a month, and before that, he spent two years doing 1000 good deeds. What kind of situation hasn't he seen?

But Chen Luo had never seen this scene before.

How could there be such a request?

"W-What's wrong?" Yura paused for a moment when she saw Chen Luo staring at her face.

"Is there something dirty on my face?" Yura touched her face.

I did come back after defeating the monster, so could there be something strange on my face?

"No, it's nothing. I just feel that you're just too nice to me," Chen Luo said with a sigh.

"W-Why are you suddenly saying that? Humph! I just don't like taking things from others for free." Yura snorted coldly.

"..."

Seeing that Yura had completely failed to realize that his intentions had been fully exposed, Chen Luo didn't intend to tell anyone about it. After all, if Yura found out, Chen Luo didn't know what would happen.

This shows that Yura is indeed inferior to Wendy. If Wendy were in this situation, she would immediately realize that Chen Luo might have received her commission.

This may be related to Wendy posting commissions every day, and even forcing herself to post commissions every day.

Simply put, it's a conditioned reflex to being exploited so much.

How should this request be phrased? Chen Luo didn't want Yura to have made a wasted effort, but he also wanted the raw stones.

Chen Luo felt that Yura's personality needed to be changed.

Chen Luo always felt that Youla had a somewhat distorted giving personality and was not good at accepting kindness from others.

Perhaps because not many people treat Yura with kindness, she is not good at dealing with people who treat her with great kindness.

When she is able to make amends to the other person, Yura will do everything in her power to do so.

For example, Amber, and for example... Chen Luo.

Chen Luo always felt that this kind of personality would put him at a disadvantage.

But Chen Luo thought about it again and realized that there didn't seem to be much need to correct Yura's personality, because not many people would have goodwill towards Yura.

It has to be said, this is a tragedy.

"If you insist on buying me an alchemy book, that's fine, but please, please don't buy an expensive one. Just buy a very basic one. Or you could buy me a set of equipment needed for an alchemy lab. Try to pick the cheapest ones possible," Chen Luo emphasized.

"This...can something that's too cheap really be any good? You get what you pay for,"

"I'll just go with the cheapest one. I have a special opportunity where I can gain a certain level of skill knowledge just by touching the corresponding type of item, so the value of the teaching materials is not important to me. So don't buy the expensive ones."

This is a lie.

While Chen Luo might indeed gain mastery of alchemy upon encountering alchemy books, it's like mastering magic without the corresponding spells—you can only use basic spells like small fireballs and water balloons...

If Chen Luo possessed a mastery of alchemy but lacked more secret formulas or knowledge, he could only become a basic advanced alchemist.

Basic and advanced sound completely opposite, but this strange balance appears in Chen Luo.

Despite being a master alchemist who understands the principles of alchemy, he doesn't know any alchemical formulas and has to develop them himself.

But that's enough. Chen Luo doesn't need to make his alchemy skills exceptionally strong; he just needs enough for everyday use.

As a master alchemist, Chen Luo may have nothing but mastery, but he can still customize products according to the needs of his clients.

To use a fitting analogy, it's like a high school student who's really good at math suddenly forgetting all the formulas, but even so, it would still be extremely easy for the high school student to do elementary school problems.

At least high school students wouldn't do something like adding numbers one by one when solving problems like "calculate additions from 1 to 100".

Chen Luo, who only possesses expertise in alchemy but knows nothing else about alchemy, is probably the same.

Furthermore, after mastering the use of the synthesis table, Chen Luo also learned how to mix and synthesize some potions and items.

It's equivalent to directly learning the synthesis branch of alchemy.

Although it is possible that such a faction does not exist.

Therefore, a basic alchemy book is really enough for Chen Luo.

Of course, the more precious the book, the more valuable knowledge Chen Luo will learn after mastering it; this cannot be denied.