In the blink of an eye, it was the day when the Liberty arrived.

Andrew took Gong Hao to the port to deliver goods.

In fact, Gong Hao now doesn't have to deliver goods anymore, but he still follows Andrew to the port on the grounds of "swearing to follow Lord Andrew to the death".

"Hey, Xiuyi, I'm so happy to see you again." When Gong Hao appeared on the Liberty again, Bailey gave him a warm hug, and then he looked at Gong Hao's apprentice robe and said in surprise: "Look at what I saw? Have you become an apprentice?"

"Oh yes, there was an unfortunate incident last month." Gong Hao sighed: "A apprentice died. I heard that it was killed by a puppet warrior because he accidentally dropped his badge. This is a tragedy."

"Oh, it's really a pity, but Xiuyi, did you take his position so?" Bailey was still a little unbelievable.

Gong Hao shrugged: "Someone has to do things, right? Master Hines respects me and asked me to temporarily replace Neil's apprentice. But it's only temporary."

"So that's the case. No matter what, this is a good thing for you." Bailey looked at something not far away. Andrew and Chaklay were talking. Andrew even pointed to the bow of the boat, as if he was pointing to Gong Hao, which seemed to be talking about it. So he turned his head and said, "Well, since that's the case, I think we should celebrate your promotion, although it's only temporary. There's wine in my cabin."

Gong Hao smiled. Even if he had not been promoted, Bailey could always find a reason to take him to the cabin. Seeing his ambiguous look, it looked like a secret meeting between two lovers.

When he arrived at Bailey's cabin, Bailey handed him a small box and said, "This is what you want, but it will take some time for the others to get it. How about it? What good things did you bring this time?"

Gong Hao took the box, took out the package calmly, and started to pick up the medicine from it one by one.

Bailey's eyes immediately straightened: "Oh my god, magic amplification potion? How did you get this thing? And exempt potion? Oh my god, why are there so many? And... This is the beauty potion, my god, those noble ladies love this thing so much, it can be sold at a sky-high price. Shuegrail, you kid robbed the warehouse of Purgatory Island, right?"

Gong Hao said calmly: "Did you forget that I am an apprentice now? I am the one who is responsible for refining the pharmaceutical agent."

"So that's it." Bailey suddenly realized: "This is really great. Xiuyi, I have always believed that you are an outstanding talent. I have read it right at all. Look, you not only broke through the limit of one year, but now you are an apprentice. You are destined to be extraordinary."

For the sake of money, even a level 4 warrior will flatter an apprentice.

"I'm afraid I'm not as great as you said, and things like this can only last until next month at most." Gong Hao said regretfully.

"Why?" Bailey asked heartbrokenly.

"Because next month, Chaklay will probably bring another apprentice to replace me. You know, I'm just a servant, not an apprentice. I'm just going to the Alchemy Tower for the time being. If you want to get as much potion as you are now, you can only go to the apprentice to make a deal."

"So that's it..." Bailey pondered: "No, we can't take the risk of making deals with other apprentices. The more people we know, the greater the risk. And Shue, I know you are a smart boy, but this does not mean that other apprentices can do things beautifully like you, leaving no trace."

"That's the problem, I'm not an apprentice after all."

"No, no, no, Shue, you don't have to worry about this. Maybe we can help you in this matter." Bailey laughed and said, "I promise you that Chaklay will not bring any apprentices to the island."

"What are you going to do?"

Bailey's eyes showed a hint of ruthlessness: "This is not simple? We will kill anyone he likes."

Gong Hao thought for a while and nodded, "Try to do things beautifully, preferably some accidents, otherwise Chaklay will doubt it. As long as I give me two more months, I believe Hines will definitely give up the idea of ​​having a new apprentice completely."

"Then let's just say that."

"One word is determined."

The third day after returning from the port.

Gong Hao went to find Hines.

"Is there anything you're going to ask me?" Hines's voice was as quiet as usual but with a little cold smell.

He never likes others to disturb him for no reason unless there is something important.

"That's right, Master Hines, I remember that you told me to enter Purgatory Island, in addition to replacing Master Neil's work, you are also responsible for finding alternatives to those lost magic plants."

"I hope you can give me good news."

"I'm sorry, Master, I haven't been able to do it yet."

"Then why are you looking for me? Wasting my time?" Hines turned suddenly and looked at Gong Hao angrily.

This is the first time Gong Hao saw Hines' angry appearance. This murderous old man usually looks kind and kind, but once he really gets angry, Gong Hao can even feel the strong murderous aura emitted from his body.

Gong Hao hurriedly said: "I just hope you can give me an authorization?"

"Authorization? What authorization? What other power do you want? Don't you know that in this castle, you are already the most powerful servant?"

"Yes, master, I know this very well, but I know more clearly that if I want to solve the problem of magic plants, I need some new authorization."

“What kind of authorization?”

"Allow me to make some hand-fitting tools and develop the formula for the medicine."

Hines stared at Gong Hao for a while, and then said after a long time, "I heard that Pier rejected your request for developing a new formula. He thought that as an apprentice, you were a little too unexpected. You should know that every formula here has taken a lot of effort from countless excellent alchemists."

“Yes I know, I just want to do research on the agents that cannot be made due to the lack of materials. I mean, if I can’t find a suitable alternative material, at least I can do your request by improving the formula.”

Hines looked at him coldly: "Is that right? I like the color of my walls. I hope you can paint my toilet in the same color as the walls, but you can't find that kind of paint. Then you decided to paint my walls in the color of the toilet as well? Is that true?"

Gong Hao replied calmly: "A good metaphor, Master Hines, it is true, but I promise that I can make the new colors more beautiful and more like you."

"That's a bit difficult."

"I think I can do it."

"Give you a month, during which you can do whatever you want in your workshop, and in a month you have to come up with at least one modified formula, or some kind of material that can be replaced, or...you die!"

“Yes, Master.”

Gong Hao hurriedly retreated.

Damn, Gong Hao realized that he had violated a big mistake about "first impression"!

During his first meeting with Hines and later meeting in the castle, Hines always gave himself the image of a gentle elder. This made him subconsciously fade Hines' cruelty.

But at this moment he saw the hideous side of Hines. Gong Hao realized that he had ignored the fact that Hines was the culprit of all the teenagers on Purgatory Island, and Hines at this moment was his true face.

"What? Do you need more glass?" Andrew was extremely surprised by Gong Hao's incredible request.

Why does he want so much glass?

"Yes, Lord Andrew." Gong Hao replied: "Do you still remember the losses of the magic plants caused by the Warcraft's escape from prison?"

"Of course, this is one of the tasks that the tutor gives you. Although you do a good job of the potion, saving materials alone will not solve the problem. We must find ways to supplement these magic plants."

"Yes, I've been trying to find it. But I also hope to study their roles and components further. Of course, I mean, my purpose is to understand the role of these materials as soon as possible so that I can find magic plants that can replace them."

"Well, is that? What does this have to do with glass?"

"I need glass with a very good texture, the most transparent and flawless one, for making some special lenses that help me observe something more subtle."

Andrew frowned: "I have never heard of such lenses, just like magic mirrors?"

"No, sir, this lens does not require magic. It just increases the ability of people to observe through some simple physical means."

"Interesting idea, where did you learn to make this kind of thing?"

"In fact, I don't know how to make it. I just roughly know its principle, so I need your help, sir. This kind of lens exists in the folk, and you know that folk is almost insulated from magic. This makes them sometimes have to use tricks to solve the problem. And this kind of lens is one of them. What a pity, if I could learn microscope, maybe I wouldn't have to borrow this kind of method."

"I can help you. No matter what, those magic plants are within my scope of work. If you can solve this problem, it will be a big help. But what else do you need besides the lenses?"

Gong Hao took out a list and handed it to Andrew. Andrew frowned and said, "Pipette, bottle washing, conical bottle, buret, gas collecting bottle...what are these?"

"It's just some auxiliary tools. They have nothing to do with you who have spells, but for me, they can help me a lot."

"Does it all come from the people? Why have I never heard of it?"

Gong Hao smiled slightly: "Sir Andrew, how many years have you not left this island?"

Andrew opened his mouth and finally laughed: "Okay, I can make these things as you ask. But you have to make sure you get the substitute materials out for me as soon as possible."

"In fact, Master Hines has given me an ultimatum, and he gave me enough authority, but at the same time asked me to solve at least one magic plant problem within a month."

"The tutor is always so impatient. Well, do you have anything else to help me?"

"There are some things, but I can solve them myself."

"That's good," Andrew said, swaying the list: "Do you know? Glair, you are the first person to ask an alchemist to do things for you as a servant."

Gong Hao laughed: "That is my honor and your gift. Lord Andrew, I understand your love and care for me. Xiu Yiglare will always be full of gratitude for this."

"You are always so good at talking, I think I understand why Lancelot likes you so much." Andrew sighed: "And there is that little princess."

Gong Hao's face flushed slightly.

Andrew, however, attached himself to his ear and whispered: "Chaklay tells me, it seems that your little princess often asks him about you. She cares a lot about you."

Gong Hao's face became redder and redder.

Andrew laughed and waved his hand to let him go.

Three days later, Andrew brought him what Gong Hao needed.

These things are necessary tools for testing. They have higher requirements and are more difficult to make than thermometers and measuring cups. Although Gong Hao has repeatedly adjusted the accuracy and various basic requirements according to current conditions, he eventually found that he could not make them with his personal ability, so he had to turn to Andrew.

Fortunately, Andrew is worthy of being Hines' apprentice, and such a thing is not a difficult task for him.

As for other materials needed for the experiment, such as sulfuric acid, pure water, Gong Hao had to find something to replace it himself. There are always some materials that can replace their functions. Moreover, pure water can be refined by the simplest distillation method.

Just like that, a most simple laboratory gradually took shape in Gong Hao's hands, and Gong Hao finally started to analyze the medicine and materials.
Chapter completed!