Divine Emperor of Death

ʼEven I, who uses Fire Laws along with my Mid-Level Law Dominion Stage Cultivation to concoct Peak-Level Sky Grade Pills only managed to produce Crude-Tier and Normal-Tier Pills in my lifetime...ʼ

The examiner couldnʼt help but inwardly sigh before he closed his eyes.

Greed, intentions to kill to plunder the examinee flashed across his mind before he shook all those thoughts out of his head. He opened his eyes and took out a small container from his spatial ring which he then gave it to the examinee.

Davis accepted the container and opened it to see a token plate that had these words inscribed, [Peak-Level Sky Grade Alchemist] and on the rear, it had these words inscribed.

[Thousand Pill Palace - Ethren Empire Branch]

The words Ethren Empire Branch were inscribed in a small font, which basically undermines the authority of the Ethren Empire but the Royal Ethren Family didnʼt dare to say otherwise.

Even if someone like the Alstreim Family backed them, they wouldnʼt dare to raise their voice either.

Compared to the Thousand Pill Palace, Ethren Empire was like a countrysideʼs small village.

The token plate didnʼt have his name engraved on it because he was not part of the Thousand Pill Palaceʼs Branch. Since he did not take the Bone Age Test and did not describe his origin, he became ineligible to join the Thousand Pill Palace Branch.

The alchemist knew this as well, so he didnʼt purposefully state anything as there were many eccentrics whose thoughts didnʼt intersect with the common way of thinking.

After this, Davis received a purple-colored alchemist robe which had all six stars brightly reflecting the ambient light. Needless to say, the quality of the alchemist robe is top-notch, capable of defending against most attacks of Peak-Level Sixth Stage Cultivators.

\”Alchemist Davis, are you interested in selling these three pills to me?\”

ʼOh, not us but me?ʼ Davis instantly understood the examinerʼs intent.

The reason why he decided to concoct this pill was that he saw many Citrine Cloud Beasts mounts in the second level of the city, hence, the first time he decided to take this exam, he had concocted these pills to sell them on the spot.

However, he didnʼt expect that it would be the individual who would be purchasing it and not the Thousand Pill Palace Branch.

Davis smiled and sold the three pills to the examiner. Each pill sold for 830 Mid-Level Spirit Stones, hence, this transaction netted him a profit of 2,100 Mid-Level Spirit Stones.

Besides, he still hadnʼt used the extra set of ingredients that he could use to additionally make a batch of Citrine Cloud Talon Pills.

Davis then looked at the examiner who looked hesitant for some reason. However, he didnʼt urge the other party to speak and waited with a blank expression on his face because he knew exactly what the examiner was going to ask.

ʼCome on, canʼt you see that Iʼm hesitating? As a junior alchemist, show some consideration! Ughh!ʼ The examiner inwardly cursed Davis before he finally let out an exasperated sigh.

\”Alchemist Davis, are you perhaps interested in selling the Pill Recipe for the Citrine Cloud Talon Pill?\”

Davis who had his face blank finally had his lips curve into a smirk.

The examiner felt as if he had just been mocked inwardly but he didnʼt show the embarrassment on his face.

\”Can you afford it?\” Davis asked.

The examinerʼs eyes lit up before he said, \”I can...\”

\”Since Peak-Level Sky Grade Pill Recipes are rare, it is common sense that one should exchange it for High-Level Spirit Stones, isnʼt that right, alchemist...?\”

\”Andred... My name is just Andred. You can call me Alchemist Andred. Yes, Peak-Level Sky Grade Pill Recipes are generally exchanged for High-Level Spirit Stones but in this case, I think we can use Mid-Level Spirit Stones to exchange.\”

Davis didnʼt say anything. He just stood up and left.

Alchemist Andred quickly became speechless, ʼNot even willing to barter!?ʼ

\”Two times the original price if paid in Mid-Level Spirit Stones!\”

Davis didnʼt stop. He just kept heading towards the exit of the examination hall.

\”Four times!\” Alchemist Andred shouted while trembling.

He saw that Alchemist Davis was almost near to the exit of the room.

\”Alright! High-Level Spirit Stones it is!\” He instantly gave up and sighed.

However, he was repeatedly cursing Alchemist Davis in his mind!

Davis stopped in his tracks and looked at Alchemist Andred in a mocking light, \”Two times the High-Level Spirit Stones.\”

\”What!?\” Alchemist Andredʼs face changed.

He narrowed his eyes and a threatening glint emerged in his eyes.

\”Alchemist Davis, it is not beneficial for you to be this greedy...\”

\”Take it or leave it...\”

Alchemist Andred took a step back in disbelief. He couldnʼt understand why the examinee who was at a lower level than him in Alchemy didnʼt even cozy up to him. The examinee even refused to give him face!

All this told him that perhaps the examinee didnʼt need to dear about any repercussions at all. This, or just plain carelessness.

\”What is your background?\” He couldnʼt help but ask in a solemn tone.

\”Iʼm pretty sure I filled my current residence in the application form, but it looks like you didnʼt take a look at it. Whatever....\” Davis chuckled before he continued, \”Alchemist Andred, we both know that youʼre trying to profit off this Pill Recipe. After you obtain the Citrine Cloud Talon Pill Recipe, it is easier for you to hire alchemists using your status, hence occupying the market for this pill.\”

\”In contrast, I will be unable to procure buyers unless I sell these pills for a low price.\”

Davisʼs lips curved, \”We both know who is going to profit at the end of the year if this deal succeeded.\”

Alchemist Andred was taken aback before he smiled as if his true intent had been found out.

\”Why donʼt you become my subordinate?\” He couldnʼt help but feel admiration for the other party.

Indeed, at first, he was trying to scam him and make a profit but it looked like Alchemist Davis was rather well versed both in trading and Pill Concoction.

ʼIf I can recruit such a person...ʼ He favorably thought.

\”Why donʼt you ask the Conferred Queen if she is willing to let me go?\” Davis raised his brows as he scoffed.

\”Conferred Queen?\” Alchemist Andred became momentarily confused before his eyes widened!

He remembered that warrior-like woman who slew the half-human, half-beast abomination with just a single swing of her sword!

\”Youʼre Conferred Queen Isabellaʼs subordinate?\”

Davis didnʼt nod his head but just smiled.

His smile sent chills on Alchemist Andredʼs spine, making him take a step back inadvertently, ʼNo wonder... No wonder he knew about a pill that even the headquarters of the Thousand Pill Palace didnʼt possess...ʼ

ʼHe... No! As the rumors stated, the Conferred Queen is really from a High-Level Emperor Grade Power... And he is merely a subordinate who supports the Conferred Queen...ʼ

Alchemist Andred inwardly sweated as he arrived at his own answer.

\”Alright, I agree to the transaction.\” He instantly smiled in a favorable light.

If it could be said before that he was still not satisfied with the transaction, then now it could be said that he was entirely satisfied with the transaction.

Davis inwardly smiled, not minding about Alchemist Andredʼs misunderstanding. Making himself look like he was under the Conferred Queen would add an extra layer of protection. Hence, he wasnʼt aversed to it.

As far as the outsiders thought, the people living in the Conferred Queenʼs residence were probably all her subordinates or servants.

Since Princess Isabella was going to establish herself, then he wasnʼt aversed to hide behind her back. As a certain teacher once said before with both conviction and shamelessness...

[So what if Iʼm hiding behind a woman? This is a part of my capabilities. If youʼre capable, find one to hide behind as well!]

Davis liked this quote as it fit his thinking perfectly!