Chapter 58: Alchemist Bai Mu
"Yay! Our territory finally has an alchemist!"
Yan Ling clenched her little fists excitedly upon hearing the good news and said, "As long as there’s a supply of recovery-type potions, the output of the Forging Workshop can at least triple!"
"Let’s go, let’s meet him together, after all, you’ll be colleagues in the future."
"Got it!"
The Alchemy Workshop was located directly opposite the Forging Workshop.
Compared to the Forging Workshop, although the architectural design of the Alchemy Workshop was somewhat different, it was also a two-story, simple stone building, roughly the same in size and area.
As the two walked into the workshop, a tall figure appeared before them, with slightly pointed ears and a pair of snow-white wings on his back.
"It's a member of the Feather Clan!"
Yan Ling recognized the other’s race.
The Feather Clan was a very common group in the Land of the Stars.
There were many subdivisions within it, and judging by the white wings, this alchemist was most likely from the White Feather Tribe.
This was a mid-to-lower-ranked race in the Land of the Stars, slightly higher in status than Yan Ling's Red Fox Tribe, and of course, above ordinary humans, possessing both strong physiques and proficiency in spellcasting.
However.
This Feather Clansman was different from the rest.
He appeared to be a male around thirty to forty years old, with large portions of his white wings broken and missing, his eyes wrapped with black cloth, and visible scars around the eye area, seemingly a severely injured blind man.
Yan Ling frowned slightly.
How was this alchemist a blind man?
In the Land of the Stars, there were plenty of healing methods; if it were an ordinary injury or disability, there would be ways to treat it.
The injuries this person suffered were likely not simple, and it was unclear whether it would affect his work.
"Alchemist Bai Mu!"
"Greetings, Lord!"
Despite being unable to see, the blind alchemist had excellent sensing abilities and immediately bowed in the direction where Hang Yu stood.
Hang Yu opened the profile of this alchemist.
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Name: Bai Mu.
Level: 10.
Race: White Feather Tribe.
Occupation: Alchemist.
Ability: Basic Alchemy Level 4.
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This new recruit’s personal level was quite high, but his alchemy level was rather average.
Moreover, due to his disability, the hiring price was relatively cheap.
Just like Yan Ling.
Guaranteed monthly salary: 150 Abyssal Magic Crystals.
Such a cheap and affordable production professional was hard to find!
Hang Yu scrutinized Bai Mu up and down; although he had some physical defects and his eyes were covered with black cloth, his aura was not bad — he was a mysterious and handsome uncle-type.
"Were you once a lord?"
Bai Mu seemed reluctant to talk about his past and revealed a bitter smile, "I am just an ordinary basic alchemist. If Lord does not mind that I am blind, I hope to sign a contract and start working as soon as possible."
Although Bai Mu did not admit it.
He also did not deny it.
Hang Yu sensed a trace of lingering starlight aura from him.
This man must have been a lord before, and his former rank was probably not low!
As for why he ended up like this?
Obviously because he was defeated!
This was quite common.
Whether it was the Abyssal forces destroying their headquarters or losing to other Star Lords in competition, most lords would perish on the spot, and a few who paid great prices and lost all their powers would barely survive.
Bai Mu, as a former lord, although he lost the territory he had painstakingly built and all his skills and abilities, was considered lucky to have returned alive to the Land of the Stars.
A defeated and destitute lord had almost no chance of being summoned again by the Will of the Stars, meaning almost no chance to reawaken as a lord.
Thus, he could only take the auxiliary route, lowering himself to serve under other territories.
Tsk tsk!
Not bad!
NPCs like this obviously had a story.
Players loved characters like this.
Hang Yu said, "We can sign the contract right now, but the confidentiality terms for the territory need to be strengthened!"
The steps were the same as when recruiting Yan Ling.
Bai Mu had to swear an oath to the Will of the Stars, promising never to divulge any territorial information without the lord’s permission, under any circumstances.
This condition wasn’t harsh, and Bai Mu, having been a lord himself, naturally understood the importance of privacy, so he agreed without hesitation.
A magnificent, overwhelming will enveloped the area.
Bai Mu, under the witness of the Will of the Stars.
Officially became the resident alchemist.
Yan Ling immediately cheered, "Congratulations, Uncle Bai Mu, on becoming Lord Hang Yu’s alchemist! I believe you will love this job!"
Bai Mu: "Is that so?"
Yan Ling smiled and said, "Lord Hang Yu is not only generous and kind, but his people are also very interesting. This place is unlike any other territory!"
Bai Mu didn’t talk much.
He seemed a bit depressed.
Probably still trapped in the shadow of his defeat.
Hang Yu didn’t mind.
Losing a territory was indeed a saddening event, but it didn’t mean life was over.
As long as he worked hard like Yan Ling, even as an alchemist, he could rise again.
After all, a top-notch alchemist or forger in the Land of the Stars had a status absolutely above that of most ordinary lords, and they were courted by all sides.
Now with an alchemist.
The next step was to solve the material supply problem.
Among the monster drops near Hang Yu's territory, alchemy materials were relatively rare.
Although some wild herbs could be gathered, the quantity was definitely insufficient.
He could only open spiritual fields for planting.
Or import from other territories.
Hang Yu instructed Yan Ling to introduce the territory’s benefits to Bai Mu, while he returned to the Lord’s Hall to check the market prices for herbs.
However.
At that moment.
A notification sounded in his ears.
【Ding, Fate Crystal Stone discovered. Absorb immediately? Yes/No!】
Hang Yu was slightly stunned.
Had the players already found the Fate Crystal Stone of He Ting Village?
Although the speed was much faster than expected, it wasn’t too surprising, since without Xu Feng guarding He Ting, the remaining monsters couldn’t stop the firearm-equipped elite of the Fourth Calamity.
【Absorption successful!】
【He Ting Village teleportation point activated successfully!】
【You obtained a Fate Chest (White)!】
After absorbing the Fate Crystal Stone of He Ting Village, Hang Yu activated the Blessing Teleportation Point located in Hexi Township, and at the same time, he obtained a Fate Chest.
【You opened the Fate Chest and received: "Abyssal Magic Crystal" +400, "Skill Stone: Shadow Step" +1, "Bloodshadow Blade" +1!】
Not bad!
Another 400 Abyssal Magic Crystals added!
Enough to build spirit fields and create medicinal farms.
There would be no pressure for player recruitment in the coming days either.
Besides, he also obtained a skill stone and a piece of equipment.
Hang Yu immediately studied the two items.
Shadow Step was a stealth movement skill, similar to a rogue’s stealth mode in online games — very practical.
【Bloodshadow Blade】, Tier-One equipment, White-Grade Superior, Attack +15, Agility +3, Strength +3, Durability 25/25.
White-Grade Superior weapon!
Both attack power and attributes were excellent!
This weapon was no weaker than Lone Boat’s Bloodstain Sword.
It was definitely one of the best top-grade weapons available at this stage.
Hang Yu happened to need a handy weapon, so he decided to keep it for personal use.
In the future, after replacing it, he could give it to his personal guards or use it as a player quest reward.
He opened the territory log for a glance.
【Player "A Sword Comes from the West" has died, Essence +600!】
【Player "Green-Clothed Fox" has died, Essence +400!】
【Player "Brother Ma" has died, Essence +400!】
【Player "Chimera Wraith" has died, Essence +900!】
【……】
Although the Fate Crystal Stone was successfully found, the process wasn’t easy and had come at the cost of significant casualties.
The territory’s essence reserves had been replenished again.
Of course, up to now, this was just an appetizer!
The players were targeting the Core Polluted Area this time.
The task of activating the Fate Crystal Stone of He Ting Village was just something conveniently completed along the way.
The real grand feast was yet to come!