Seizing the BOSS Template at the Start

Chapter 42: Chapter 40: Privileges of a Genius

The murderous intent in Kami’s eyes grew stronger, while Mosen calmly rode over on the approaching Demon Lion, leisurely moving closer to Baiyi. The dynamics of the scene quietly shifted.

In just one short month, this Alchemist was about to reach the Silver Middle Tier from Bronze.

Everyone present knew well what this represented.

Though this seemed like some one-off opportunity, the strong only care about the outcome, not the process. Now he was a super genius!

And what a super genius in Alchemy Technology could bring to the Federation, they knew even better.

Baiyi paused, many thoughts quickly flashing through his mind, a trace of joy appearing in his eyes. From the beginning, he chose fame over getting rich in silence.

Now he didn’t mind making this fame soar even higher.

After all, in this Federation background, you’ll either stay obscure and grow quietly in the corner, as long as you never reveal your extraordinariness, no force will target you, and you’ll be safer than you imagine.

Or you’ll shine brightly, attracting the attention of the whole world. As long as you are dazzling enough, your brilliance will be enough to protect you.

Buzz~

The extra experience value of [124900] was reset to zero at this moment, and the previously calm aura suddenly surged, terrifying Spiritual Power faintly appearing around Baiyi, distorting the surrounding space, making Baiyi appear out of place with reality.

Kami’s expression became even more complicated; a gentle gaze suddenly appeared on the field. Though it was a mere ethereal gaze, it was impossible for anyone to ignore.

Kami waved her hand, and the longsword instantly sheathed into the scabbard on her back, her expression complex as she glanced at Baiyi.

If the feelings just now were real, then the eighteen-year-old Silver Middle-Rank Alchemist would have a talent rating of SS. Reaching the highest talent may be a bit of a stretch, but the second tier was achievable.

An S-rank talent represents the potential to step into the Legendary realm, and such a genius would not be allowed to encounter accidents by any major city.

At least, within the capabilities of a city or even the City Lord, a genius of this level is not allowed to die from overpowering or accidents.

Baiyi also sensed this gaze. He glanced towards the Inner City and spoke softly to Kami: ”Looks like I guessed right.”

His body relaxed, the cracked crystals in his hand disappeared under the hem of his coat. He turned around, looking at the three items left in the puddle of blood from the Crimson Sacrifice.

He raised his hand, powerful Spiritual Power surged out, lifting the three items while also binding an invisible thing.

That was the soul of the Crimson Sacrifice, frantically scattering. As the Soul Gourmet, he wouldn’t give up on such a high-quality soul.

Spiritual Power compressed to the extreme, leveling up three levels, the Spiritual strength reached 279. This strength was already powerful; a Level 50 Alchemist with a main focus on spirit usually had Spiritual Power around 300. Those surpassing 350 were generally Golden-level experts.

Soon, an incredibly transparent, illusory pink orb appeared in his hand.

This was achieved using two skill points, only possible after maxing out [Silver Divination Spiritual Training Method] and [Spiritual Manipulation].

Baiyi still had many ideas on how to further develop the specialty of [Soul Gourmet], and after this big haul, preparations could be made.

”State your terms; you can’t hold onto this thing.” Kami forced herself to calm down, her deep blue eyes paired with her scarlet hair, along with the slightly damaged black martial artist outfit, made her look less aggressive than before.

Buzz buzz~

A worker bee flew over from outside and quickly transformed in mid-air, while Baiyi calmly modified the Alchemy Inscription on it.

”Giving this thing to you doesn’t really affect me, but do you know why I came over?” Baiyi said somewhat gloomily: ”A large-scale robbery happened in the Inner City District.”

”And half of my materials warehouse disappeared, the loss approached two hundred thousand Gold Coins. Do you know how much damage this can cause to an already not luxurious Alchemist?”

Kami’s expression loosened; she’d been in this Dongwu City for almost a month and had heard much about Baiyi’s reputation, most notably his extreme stinginess.

It’s said he received clients with a ten thousand-coin order, yet served them coffee costing only a few Copper Coins. It’s as if someone talks millions with you on a big project and you treat them to spicy hotpot - incredibly cheap and bizarre.

If someone like that got robbed of so many things, it’d be normal to go mad.

”Five hundred thousand.” Kami directly stated.

Though the amount was enormous, Baiyi didn’t even bat an eyelid. After reaching Silver, his horizons had crazily expanded these days. Five hundred thousand was still a lot, but not enough to cause a significant emotional fluctuation.

”The magic scroll I just used was worth three hundred thousand, now I have three Golden Equipment items left, and I’m still in a loss.” Baiyi said calmly.

The magic scroll was indeed precious, made by a top-tier Golden High-Rank Mage, something money couldn’t even buy. If it wasn’t for Baiyi’s good relations with those tycoons, buying it for two hundred thousand would be difficult.

”Six hundred thousand is all we have.” Kami’s mouth twitched, from this sentence, she discovered more of Baiyi’s personality.

Not only stingy, but also holds grudges, lost things worth two hundred thousand, used three hundred thousand to squash an uncertain perpetrator....

Baiyi finally finished engraving the Array Text. He carefully placed the soul he held into the worker bee’s core. With a buzz, the worker bee, which had expanded into a patch, returned to its spherical shape and zoomed back into the Hive.

Then Baiyi turned, first nodding friendly toward Mosen who had already stood by his side, and then said: ”Since you’ve already offered six hundred thousand, it means the value of the Lord of Scarlet is higher than I imagined.”

He pondered, his voice with magic seemed directed at Kami, yet also toward some unseen individuals: ”A month later, I will hold an auction in Dongwu City.

Various what I call New Era technologies will appear then, even Soul Crystal Cores will make an appearance at the auction; I’ll announce this to the entire Federation, this thing will be the highlight of the auction.”

Kami paused and said with gritted teeth, ”Excessive greed will only ruin you.”

Baiyi nodded seriously, he thought for a moment, magic in his voice carrying his words: ”During this period, I will place the God’s power in the City Lord’s Mansion, those attempting to rob by force better not come, lest it creates unpleasantness for all.”

After loudly announcing his plan, Baiyi openly threw the recently collected Ancient God Flesh to the side toward Mosen.

Finally, he slightly bowed to Kami: ”In a month, I hope Miss Will can grace us with her presence.”