First place went to Ian. The value of ten bottles of anti-damage medicine is unrivaled, and no one can question it.

And the second place went to Carransier. The all-round amplification potion made by this genius alchemist is extremely complete, and even solves some of the 'sequelae' problems by additionally enhancing his physique.

If it weren't for Ian, he'd be the real number one.

However, this time Carrancil lost convincingly - in the final analysis, he also understood one thing, he competed with Isengard, and he didn't have a grudge against Ian, anyway, he didn't lose before, so what did he care about the ranking?

Of course, having said that, when Ian saw Carrancil the next day, the big boy looked unwilling and a little aggrieved, but when he saw Ian, he still showed a little smile...... It's kind of funny.

"Why is he so expressive?"

Ian whispered to Isengard.

"He should have been told by his family when he came home yesterday."

And Isengard also replied to Ian in a low voice: "It's actually a trivial matter not to get the first place, the main thing is that if you have a laboratory, his side will have less funds, especially if you are so famous, it will be difficult to publicize it later." ”

"But don't worry, there is competition within the Platinum Iridium Workshop, but it's not that fierce, and it won't be enmity, and there will be intrigue between the two of you, and you won't be able to do experiments."

"He's mostly feeling the pressure and doesn't want to lose to you all the time — like he never wanted to lose to me."

"Young people, it's good to be competitive."

Ian showed a blank expression, and Isengard complained, "Aren't you younger than me?" I really don't know why I talk so old-fashioned! ”

Of course, one day is not enough time for the alchemist who participated in the academic discussion with Ian yesterday to spread the news and ferment, so when the ranking list comes out, there are still many people who question it.

Someone even took out Ian's honor list on the side of the Patrol Knights, and expressed doubts along with this aspect.

How could a person have so much energy, while making various meritorious contributions in Nanling, while refining alchemy? This must be fake, the results and the first place are all predetermined, and they are all big news made by the Ellen family or the Alchemy Association to break up Master Bavar's bad deeds!

Only this time, after Ian's permission and the full video of the exam was made public, all the doubts were slapped in the face and completely extinguished.

If it were a layman, it might be indignant that it couldn't be understood, but if an insider saw Ian's technique and skill, if he still said nonsense, then it was they who should be questioned.

Even the alchemists, who were not convinced, had to admit that what Ian did was definitely worthy of the first place in this assessment after personally testing the skills displayed by Ian.

Even, the distance from the master, I'm afraid it is a matter of a few years of precipitation.

This is consistent with Ian's assumptions about himself.

At the end of the day, his modus operandi is essentially a backwards of the prophet and the silver chip...... There are some parts of it that he actually knows but doesn't know why.

However, it is not a big problem, with the teachings of Master Gosai and the whole laboratory prepared for him by Isengard to practice, his progress will be faster than anyone can imagine.

It won't be long before he will usher in another period of rapid growth.

At this moment, Master Vana is taking Ian and Esengard to the secret vault of the Alchemy Society.

"I made a bet with Alexei and Gosai - naturally, both lost."

The old woman with black and white hair handed a ring to Ian: "This is the Silence Ring. Alexei is best at making small things, and he likes to ponder these interesting gadgets. ”

"The one before Gosai was given to you, and Alexei made another one...... This time it's brand new, and it won't suddenly break in the middle of the adventure, and I'm sure you'll love it if you've used it. ”

"Indeed, it is very useful." Ian nodded approvingly—a support item like this, even now that he is at the second level, is very much needed: "Thank you very much, Master Vana. Thank you very much Master Alexey. ”

"You made us see an interesting scene." The old woman waved her hand: "In the final analysis, it's just a little bit of color." ”

"Ian, when you grow to the point where we are, you will be just as happy to support the younger generations, because our research is never-ending, and there are very few suitable helpers and companions."

Ian thought of the study of the earth back then, and every engine, every bit of material, and every group of power groups required dozens or hundreds of research groups to conduct collaborative analysis...... He couldn't help but nod his head with emotion: "That's true." It is very difficult for one person to move forward on this path. ”

The Silent Ring is indeed an unexpected joy.

It's better to say that because he has reached the second energy level, once he moves at high speed, it may be more difficult to hide, so he needs the assistance of props like the Silent Ring.

Led by Master Vaana, Ian walked through the hidden corridors of the underground and headed towards the deepest halls.

In the middle of the road leading to the hall are rows of crystal cabinets, which display many rare and ancient specimens and manuscripts, as well as some strange alchemical creations.

An old book, a piece of armor that didn't look very smooth, a firearm that was a little exaggerated, I don't know if it was a cannon or a gun, and a necklace of blood diamonds that shone with a blood-red color...... And so on, from the mysterious and quaint parchment manuscripts to the aether-armed hearth that looks quite modern Terra.

"This is the work of the great alchemists of the past—there may be some masterpieces that seem obsolete now, but at the time...... I mean, in those days, it was a breakthrough beyond imagination. ”

"The first systematic alchemy textbook, the first set of standard military armor, the first single alchemy firearm, Master Puhir's bloody royal necklace, and a psionic pendant that can draw on the life force of the deceased to heal injuries...... Each of them is famous, and although it is no longer very practical, it is the best teaching material and the best example. ”

Saying this, the old woman's eyes became more attentive, she looked around at the treasures present, and whispered with emotion: "This is the pride of our Settars, the mark from the lost era to the present day—child, this is the road we have walked, and every step we take is on the shoulders of our predecessors." ”

"Without them, our talent would not be able to be revealed, and our knowledge would be in the air."

"Respect for history and knowledge......"

Saying this, Master Vana stopped, and she pointed to the exhibit behind a huge crystal window not far away: "Look at this again, the farming machine engine of the first emperor's era!" ”

"That's it. Master Freil, the teacher of Gosse and Alexei, teamed up with other alchemists, including mine, to create a creation! The First Knight cleared all the monster nests on the Plains of Quenor, and the Farm Machine gave all the land to human use! ”

"Coupled with the fertilizer and herbicides, this is our weapon to defeat the entire Great Plains back then!"

Behind the window, there was a very tall thing, an engine, an alchemical engine with a slightly old shape.

It sits quietly here, with traces of years of operation.

It has been broken down and has long been out of operation, but it has been placed here with great respect for future generations to admire, and the mottled scars seem to tell the martial arts left behind by the human race against the earth, and now the golden and peaceful environment around the imperial capital in autumn is all thanks to it and its successors.

Fertilizers and herbicides, on the other hand, are not specifically listed because they are simple, but they are not even inferior in importance to the former. Without them, no amount of land would have been able to feed such a large number of people.

This is undoubtedly the most memorable creation in the entire exhibition corridor, where the high alchemists put their power into the hands of others to transform the world with the people.

Ian stared at it. He didn't ask why Master Vana was talking about the First Emperor instead of the Black King...... Alchemists have nothing to do with politics, they don't care about their own inclinations, and no one will offend them for this little thing.

Even if there was an alchemy master who had nothing to do to scold the emperor, the emperor would at most throw him into a laboratory on the frontier, out of sight and out of mind.

But it's not the same yourself.

Moreover, there is another very important question.

The boy was thinking, thinking about this very simple and important question.

"Since there is it."

Ian asked softly, "Then why are there still people starving in this world?" ”

Master Vana's smile faded.

"yes."

She hung her head and said to herself in some confusion, "Why? ”

"Obviously, neither the sublimators nor the nobles need much food...... How did these things disappear? ”

——The ordinary interest groups surrounding the sublimators and nobles, isn't this the case with the Bai Zhimin family to which I belong, and they make a lot of money.

Ian thought so, but he didn't have a position to criticize.

Ordinary people are not monolithic, and there are a lot of classes inside, but it is not clear to this group of people who are sublimators and alchemy masters, and the ordinary people in their eyes are estimated to be in the same group.

They are also big people in the sky, and even if they are good people, it is still difficult to understand the situation below.

Silence lasted for a few moments, and they reached the gates of the vault.

"It's always hard to have an answer to this kind of thing." Stopping at the gate, the old woman shook her head with a confused expression, and she laughed at herself: "I was also very strange back then, why was the fund given to me limited-the empire obviously has a lot of money to spend everywhere, why is it not willing to allocate more money to me for research?" ”

"But sometimes, I get it...... Compared to creation and research, the very thing of distribution is an extremely complex and profound art...... That's not something I can figure out. ”

"Yes, it's distribution." Ian repeated.

Why is it that the countries that theoretically possess extremely advanced technology are as primitive as the pre-industrial era in the frontier region? All the reasons can only be distribution: "But at the end of the day, technology has brought some progress. ”

He comforted the old man - this is not something they can change now, it is better to look at some positive news to make the mood better.

"yes."

The old man smiled again: "At least, compared to our time, there are indeed more people who can eat enough and can eat meat." That's progress, isn't it? ”

"Indeed."

Ian smiled as well, and he took his question to heart and followed Master Vana into the vault.

It's an ordinary underground labyrinth of rows of sealed cabinets.

"Those collector's edition alchemy equipment, including what ordinary alchemy material gift packs, I asked Isengard, and they were all removed for you, you have those things, there is no need to repeat them."

The old woman sat in her wheelchair, she stared at the many secret cabinets in front of her, and said calmly: "The library card is still the same, I still hope that children of your age will read more books...... After the experiment, there are opportunities, and the more you accumulate, the more inspiration will naturally germinate. ”

"Assessing all the rewards is meaningless to you, so it is a chance for you to choose."

"The second level material of the highest perfect quality. The recipe for a master alchemy potion. And...... A second-level psionic ornament. ”

"Pick one, Ian...... You deserve it. ”