As Kai had expected, no one bothered him at all for a few days. So he studied the books quietly. He was even quite interested.
The book called "Fundamentals of Alchemy" he was just flipping through. Everything written there was not new to him, it was even primitive. Now Kai understood why Master Gustal had such a reaction to his methods of alchemy. The books on basic knowledge even pointed out that one must not process ingredients one by one, for one would simply turn them to ashes.
It was no surprise that Master Gustal was taken aback when he saw Kai's alchemical process.
He then began to study the name and properties of the various ingredients and herbs to match with the Astral Alchemy Emperor's knowledge.
It was around this point that the first order arrived to him. It was handed over by a young lad that was one of the dedicated members of the Trade and Research Union.
In the transmission was a beautiful chest, with the ingredients packed in it, as well as a leaf. After accepting it all, Kai quietly went to his alchemy room and closed the doors behind him. No one would be able to disturb his concentration now.
- Hmm, let's see what's in here... - Said to himself Kai, and picked up a sheet of writing.
"In the battle with the Ice Scorpion, I was struck by its poison. My cultivation has stagnated, and the poison is constantly destroying my body. Through various medicines, I've managed to stabilise my condition, but I can't expel the poison and heal myself completely. I've heard that a pill with strong fire energy can help. But so far, no one has been able to find the exact solution. You are my last hope," the writing on the parchment read.
Turning his gaze to the box, Kai began to slowly open it. At that moment, the room even felt a little warmer. The entire box was packed with various ingredients with the fire attribute.
It was clear that this person had long collected all sorts of things that could help him. There were a lot of rare ingredients in the crate.
- Hmm, the poison must have frozen his meridians and caused them to go numb. He can't cultivate because he simply can't feel them. Just a powerful fire attribute based pill can only burn all the channels... It won't work. You need to balance the nourishing and warming effects. I don't need all of these ingredients, only some of them will be useful. I'll add the missing ones from my ring, it should have everything I need... - Kai said thoughtfully, and began to prepare himself, taking out different ingredients.
After a few minutes, he was sitting in the centre of the room, with various herbs and ingredients from the box lying beside him.
- Otherworldly Furnace Technique! - Said Kai, and black flames suddenly erupted.
As the furnace formed, the beast's mouth opened and the first ingredient flew in there, in the form of some animal bone.
The array on the ground suddenly began to glow, improving the process many times over.
- Hehe. Although I had already worked here before. But it's still amazing to feel this! - Smiling, enthusiastically said Kai.
After a few hours, the flames in the Otherworldly Furnace went out. At that moment, two round pills flew out from under the lid, landing in Kai's palm. They were red with a slight tinge of yellow.
- Beautiful... I think one would be enough to cure it. But two would have a much better effect. His meridians may have been damaged during his illness. The second pill should nourish them... - Kai thought aloud.
He decided that he would give the customer the two pills he had made at once. He had absolutely no interest in making money. If Diso took this order, then the client was quite important.
In the event that Kai cured him with the highest quality possible, they would make a big profit. At times like this, it wasn't worth being greedy. Kai realised that sometimes it was better to miss out on a short-term gain to get more in the long run. Connections were more important than money!
Thinking about it, Kai picked up a brush and a blank sheet of paper, starting to write something.
"You wouldn't be helped by a pill centred on dense fire energy. You would just permanently burn your meridians. I've added some ingredients from my collection.
Swallow the first pill, and you'll start to feel the energy dissipate through your meridians. When sensitivity and control over them returns, try distributing the nutrients evenly throughout your body.
The second pill is for a consolidating effect. It will be better if after absorbing the first pill, you pause for a few days.
Good luck!"
After writing that, Kai put the two pills aside in the client's ingredient drawer and put the recommendation sheet there.
After that, he started studying the books again. He expected that the kid who transmits orders should come soon. When he brought the box, Kai arranged for him to come twice a day. This was in case Kai needed anything.
And just as Kai had anticipated, it didn't take long for the messenger to arrive at Diso's mansion a few hours later. Seeing him, Kai ordered.
- You can take this box back. The order is done, the pills are inside. Let Fatty handle everything else. - Kai said calmly and pointed at the crate.
- T...fat...you o... - The guy started to crumple. He wanted to clarify all the nuances, but he couldn't bring himself to ask directly.
- Yeah, I'm talking about Diso. Take everything to him, if you have any orders, I'll meet you here. Hehehe. - Kai said with a laugh.
- Yes. I hear you Counsellor Kai! - Bowing said the guy and started to lift the box.
- Counting on you! - Encouraging the guy, said Kai.
...
After the first order, the excitement didn't last long. As Kai had anticipated, the first customer was a big shot and many in town knew about his medical condition. His sudden healing had caused quite a stir in the higher circles!
After that, many people who couldn't solve their problems for a long time rushed to the Trade and Research Union. Although many people didn't believe that they could be helped, but looking at the miraculous healing of their acquaintance, they decided to try their luck. Diso began to selectively take orders, reasoning that their Master of Alchemy was busy.
At this moment, the former opponents of the Trade and Research Union were gritting their teeth in anger. In addition to the Auction, they now had a new leverage. Everyone realised that the root lies in this Alchemy Master!
Many began to pierce the ground to lure the Alchemist to their side. But disappointment awaited them. There was simply no information!
At this moment, there was a dialogue going on in the luxurious room.
- Damn! Where did they get that Alchemist from?! Although they were a headache earlier, we were able to suppress them. Now, things are getting out of hand... I heard that the Rein Family and Leinor have also sided with them. I guess you heard about the healing of the Thunderbolt Alliance leader's sibling? - A guy spoke with incredible anger while waving his fan.
It was the Head of the Blood Commonwealth Alliance, called Tandu. He was the one who had tried to recruit Kai during his first month in Border Beast City. Back then, he was at 91st place on the Glory Ranking, but now he had already advanced to 76!
His alliances were one of the ones causing the most trouble for the Trade and Research Alliance. All because Diso was poaching newcomers with good terms. Tandu, on the other hand, simply used them as slaves. Because of Diso, the power and foundation of his alliance was shaken.
But even so, they were a lot stronger than the Trade and Research Alliance. True, that was until the Auction and the Alchemy Master appeared.
- Tandu... I'll probably say an idiotic thing, but all of this brewed up when that guy appeared. I think his name is Kai. - Skeptically said a sturdy, tanned man, while drinking his liquor and clasping a half-naked girl close to him.
- You're right, but he's still a puppy. Although, a year and a half ago he made some noise, but then he disappeared... But you're right about something, Fashur... - Tandu said thoughtfully.
This tough man called Fashur was the head of another force called the Fury Group. They mainly specialised in hunting in the Endless Wasteland, and suppressing others outside the wall. Although they weren't at the top of the force, they were quite dangerous to people without patronage. They were famous for being able to kill for plunder. There was no control of laws outside the wall.
Border Beast City didn't specifically suppress such a thing. Although it seemed cruel, only under harsh conditions and fierce competition could true warriors be raised.
Their head named Fashur was at the 83rd place of the Glory Ranking. And he also had his own conflicts with the Trade and Research Union. Because of that, these two guys were now discussing things privately.