Chapter 450

Chapter 450: Joining the Alchemy Workshop

“I never expected a human could brew core potion!” The alchemist exclaimed with gleaming eyes, then awkwardly added as if remembering something, “I’m Zote. Human, state your name.”

When Midi’s group first arrived at the workshop, Hawke had introduced him earlier. But clearly, the alchemist hadn’t bothered listening then.

Why would a human need a name? “Human” sufficed.

Yet now Zote not only gave his own name but swallowed his pride to ask Midi’s despite the awkwardness. This meant only one thing – Midi’s alchemy had earned the master’s respect. To Zote, Midi now stood as his equal.

This made sense.

Midi had produced core potion – the rare superior variant that might appear once in a hundred Volcano Potions brewed by masters. While Volcano Potions were scarce, core potions were rarer still.

Where Volcano Potion doubled attack power with minor side effects, core potion boosted it by an entire tier without drawbacks.

Drinking it temporarily enhanced a practitioner’s magic quality, purity, and density. A Level 62 small success practitioner gained Level 62 master-level power; a master attained peak-level strength. Those at Level 62 peak even accessed Level 63 capabilities.

The real value wasn’t the power boost, but the glimpse into higher realms. Stuck practitioners tasting higher-level power through the potion often broke through bottlenecks. Hence its nickname – “Red Upgrade Potion”.

Though derived from Volcano Potion, core potion wasn’t classified as battle support. Its categorization as level-enhancing elixir multiplied its worth. Temporary power versus true cultivation progress? Even a child could tell which mattered more.

Now Midi had created core potion using Volcano Potion ingredients. In the strength-worshipping Shaded Realm, this spoke louder than any words. No wonder the arrogant Zote – who rarely acknowledged core disciples – now treated Midi so warmly.

Yet Midi remained grounded. Facing Zote’s changed attitude, he simply smiled humbly. “Master Zote, I’m Midi Asreks. Just Midi is fine. This potion involved much luck – I’d never claim true mastery.”

This wasn’t false modesty. Though Dragon Breath Fire was potent, Midi had only recently refined it. Currently, he could only perform Guiding Technique – an advanced method making materials fuse faster and steadier, reducing failures.

But fewer failures didn’t mean better quality. Midi had expected to make an enhanced Volcano Potion – doubling attack power without side effects. Enough to enter the Death Scorpion family’s workshop. The core potion outcome had surpassed his plans.

However, Midi hadn’t anticipated Kanis would resort to desperate measures in the end.

Because Kanis built magic lines and precisely poured concentrated Dark Magic into his alchemy table, the Volcano Potion transformed into the exceptionally rare core potion.

Though Kanis’s chaotic Dark Magic caused magical turbulence, this posed no challenge for Midi.

Ordinary alchemists preferred stable environments since magical surges created uncontrollable chain reactions.

But through advanced "environmental awareness", what appeared as magical storms to others manifested as orderly streams to Midi’s sight.

Having tamed wild Magical Smoke with Dragon Breath Fire, redirecting this disorderly magic through reverse techniques proved simple.

Kanis’s interference backfired spectacularly – his sabotage merely injected extra magic during the final brewing stage.

Thus through their "combined efforts", one of the rarest core potions came into existence.

Had Kanis known this truth, he’d have coughed blood in rage.

Midi kept details to himself, merely stating: "The core potion outcome surprised me."

Master Zote remained unconvinced by this modest claim.

The young human had controlled every step flawlessly, showing unnatural calmness when the core potion emerged instead of ordinary Volcano Potion.

With the legendary Dragon Breath Fire at his command, how could its wielder be ignorant of his creation’s quality? Zote saw through the false humility.

This human must join the Alchemy Workshop!

"Humble words? Young man," Zote chuckled openly admiring, "Master-level skills at your age? The Dragon Breath Fire alone ensures your alchemical future shines bright."

Dragon Breath Fire!

Hawke and Kanis inhaled sharply while Veyna nodded confirmation.

In the Dark Dragon God’s Shaded Realm, Dragon Power meant more than strength – it signified Status and destiny itself.

Remember Risen the Black Dragonkin’s popularity at the bonfire gathering?

All because he carried diluted draconic blood.

Even after exposing his mutated sub-dragon lineage, that single "dragon" connection still awed crowds.

Now Midi’s flaming palm proved two truths:

Draconic blood flowed through his veins.

He possessed Dragon Heritage enabling fiery Dragon Power manifestation.

These guaranteed his Undefeated Position even within the cutthroat Death Scorpion family.

Zote pressed further: "Would you consider joining our Alchemy Workshop? I can immediately appoint you senior alchemist."

Though workshop authority technically rested with family elders, Zote gambled they’d approve his bold offer.

With the Black Dragon Conference approaching, Dragon Breath Fire could revolutionize Death Scorpion’s alchemical potions.

Who’d hesitate before such benefits? Only fools unfit for the Shaded Realm’s harshness.

"Your invitation honors me," Midi smiled without humility. Suddenly his gaze sharpened like a blade towards glowering Kanis.

"Though first, unfinished business remains."

The forgotten wager demanded resolution.

"Core potion’s alternate name – Red Upgrade Potion – classifies as superior Volcano Potion." Zote declared mercilessly. "As master alchemist, I stake my honor on this. Any objections, Kanis?"

"Fine… You win." The family core member spat through clenched teeth.

Facing a master alchemist judge and Veyna the Black Dragon High Priest as witness, Kanis stood defeated. Midi’s core potion left no room for defiance.

"Pleased you accept defeat gracefully." Midi’s smile widened. "Now, let’s discuss your payment terms."