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Chapter 196 Jade Potion

Zhou Ning had never done the task of collecting undead cores in his previous life. He only knew that the alchemy shop was called Doyle Alchemy Shop and was located in a very remote area.

Compared with the relatively wealthy trade zone in the east, although this side is still bustling and noisy, the pedestrians are dressed relatively simply, some even in rags.

Zhou Ning also saw that a new building was under construction next to the garden and lawn in the middle of the street. It was said to be a new poorhouse.

After searching around, he finally found the alchemy shop in the westernmost corner. It looked like it was newly opened, but business wasn't very good. As soon as he walked in, Zhou Ning saw a very familiar figure.

Zhou Ning was shocked to see an old man sitting in a wheelchair with thick, stiff white hair that was stubbornly raised. Isn't this old Turin?

Zhou Ning had originally suspected that he might be a master of alchemy, but he never expected that the strange old man who collected the cores of the dead would be him. He was a little surprised.

It’s a really small world.

He slowed down his pace, walked in quietly, raised his hat and greeted, "Hello, Mr. Tulin."

Through the art of qi-reading, Zhou Ning discovered that Mr. Tulin seemed to have some health problems and his aura was quite dim. In other words, although he did not have any serious illness, he was also quite weak.

Old Tulin turned his head, looked at Zhou Ning, and asked in surprise: "Wayne, why are you here?"

"Pure coincidence." Zhou Ning smiled. "I heard that you are collecting some undead cores?"

Old Turin's eyes lit up, and he asked impatiently, "That's right, but the Undead Cores I need are of a higher quality. How many do you have? Take them out and let me see them first."

A prompt came from the panel:

[You trigger the D-level mission [The Great Alchemist's New Invention]]

[Mission Description: The old man before you is the once-famous legendary alchemist of Braxton. He needs some Necromancer Cores. Give him 10 Necromancer Cores, and he'll give you a generous reward.]

[Quest requirements: Give him 10 or more high-purity undead cores.]

[Reward: 85000 Experience]

This should be the task. Zhou Ning was delighted and accepted the task without hesitation.

He took out a bunch of Undead Cores from his inventory, about thirty in total, and placed them on the table. "Are these Undead Cores of sufficient quality?"

"...That's enough." Mr. Tulin picked up the Necromancer core on the table, examined it for a moment, and said, "I can trade it with you for my specially crafted potion. I won't take advantage of you. Ten Necromancer cores of this quality can be exchanged for one bottle of potion."

"It's a deal." The price was exactly the same as what was said on the forum. Zhou Ning didn't haggle and agreed readily.

"Come with me." Old Turin pushed the wheelchair towards the inside of the alchemy shop. After opening the door, he saw an alchemy laboratory with quite complete equipment.

He walked over to the alchemy table and used a test tube clamp to take out three test tubes filled with emerald green potion. He handed them to Zhou Ning, "This is the Emerald Mixture that can slightly increase your mental strength after taking it. I'll use it in exchange for your 29 Undead Cores. You can also take a look at the other items for sale in my shop. If there's anything that interests you, you can let me know."

"Ok."

Zhou Ning nodded, picked up a test tube, and shook it. Although it doesn't look very good, like sulfuric acid, its use value is genuine, and its effect is firmly in the forefront among the potions obtained by players in previous lives.

Compared to the Mongoose Potion which has a chance of reducing other attributes, the Emerald Potion has no side effects at all and is extremely valuable to players.

After exchanging the three bottles of Jade Mixture, a prompt popped up on the panel:

[The Great Alchemist's New Invention] Completed]

[You gain 85000 experience]

[Darian Túrin's impression +30, trade available]

Zhou Ning quickly saw a message about a personal store on the game panel. It was a list of Old Turin's products, which contained many rare and exotic potions.

There were even some things that could only be made by grandmaster alchemists or even legendary alchemists. In addition to the emerald potion, Zhou Ning also saw the PVP artifact refined wisdom potion, the wind potion that could permanently increase movement speed, and so on.

The Undead Core can be used as currency here.

What surprised Zhou Ning the most was that there was actually a recipe blueprint for the Jade Mixture for sale. This was a master-level blueprint, but the price was a bit outrageous, requiring 300 Undead Cores to exchange.

In addition, there are some strange and cheap formulas for sale, most of which have never been seen by the outside world.

Zhou Ning was overjoyed. He had never expected such an unexpected benefit. Fortunately, he had obtained a large number of undead cores from the expedition team, which allowed him to spend lavishly.

He quickly selected three recipes and bought them. The remaining undead cores were just enough to exchange for five bottles of emerald potion.

"Let me remind you that each person can only take the Emerald Potion five times at most. Any more will only have a counterproductive effect." After completing the transaction, Old Turin kindly reminded.

Zhou Ning nodded to show that he understood. He had purchased a total of 8 bottles of jade mixture. Although the remaining three could not be used, he could keep them temporarily.

"and many more……"

When Zhou Ning finished his shopping and was about to leave, Old Tulin suddenly stopped him. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "If possible, help me find some more life cores, and I will reward you handsomely."

[You trigger the D-level mission [The Great Alchemist's New Invention II]]

[Mission Introduction: Your friend Old Turin is in urgent need of some Life Cores. Give him 10 Life Cores and he will give you a generous reward.]

[Quest Requirements: Give him 10 or more high-purity life cores.]

[Reward: 85000 Experience]

"There's actually a follow-up?" Zhou Ning took the task immediately without giving it much thought.

Life Cores are energy cores that drop from killing nature-type monsters. Their primary use is in crafting nature resistance potions. The swamps near Southwest County are home to numerous nature-type monsters, and if memory serves, there's a rather difficult bounty quest offered by the Adventurer's Guild in that swamp.

In a few days, when you go to the Newbie Village in Southwest County to harvest leeks, you can complete both quests at the same time. There's a saying that goes, "As long as the price is high, I can burn through any steel plate."

……

Zhou Ning was in high spirits after leaving Doyle's Alchemy Shop. He had gained a lot this time. He planned to return to his home at 117 Gibbon Street to work in seclusion, replenish the ammunition and potions that had run out, and start creating his second career.

He opened the simulator panel and saw that the panda was still pedaling the tricycle with all his strength. The update progress had reached 49%. Zhou Ning didn't care and went straight back to his home in a carriage.

After opening the door, he saw his housekeeper Jacqueline busy there. The coachman and maids had all been hired, and the whole house was in order. Zhou Ning nodded with satisfaction. To be honest, the other party actually perfectly met his expectations of a housekeeper: patient, professional, capable, and good at handling all kinds of troublesome problems.

The only drawback is that it is too old.

"I will be busy in the lab for the next while. Don't let anyone disturb me."

After dinner, Zhou Ning said to the housekeeper Jacqueline.

"Yes, sir," Jacqueline responded humbly.

Without saying much, Zhou Ning entered his laboratory and locked the door.