In the blink of an eye, the day of the arrival of the Liberty has arrived.

Andrew took Gong Hao to the port to make deliveries.

In fact, Gong Hao now doesn't have to go to deliver goods a long time ago, but he still resolutely follows Andrew to the port on the grounds of "swearing to follow Lord Andrew".

"Hey, Huey, I'm glad to see you again. When Gong Hao reappeared on the Liberty, Bailey gave him a warm hug, and then he looked at Gong Hao's apprentice robe and said in surprise: "What did I see?

"Oh yes, there was an unfortunate incident last month. Gong Hao sighed, "An apprentice died, I heard that he was killed by a puppet warrior because he accidentally dropped a badge. It's a tragedy. ”

"Oh, that's a shame, but Huey, so you're taking his place?" Bailey was still a little incredulous.

Gong Hao shrugged his shoulders: "Someone has to do something, right?" Master Hines looked up to me and asked me to temporarily replace Neil's apprentice. But only temporarily. ”

"I see, anyway, it's a good thing for you. Pele looked not far away, Andrew and Chakle were talking about something, and Andrew even pointed to the bow of the boat, as if he was referring to Gong Hao, and it seemed that he was also talking about it. So he turned his head: "Well, in that case, I think we should celebrate your ascension, albeit temporarily. I have wine in my cabin. ”

Gong Hao smiled, even if he didn't get promoted, Bailey could always find a reason to drag him to the cabin, looking at his ambiguous appearance like a secret tryst between two lovers.

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

Gong Hao took the box, took out the package unhurriedly, and began to take the medicine from the bottle by bottle.

Bailey's eyes immediately straightened, "Oh my God, the Mana Amplification Potion? How did you get this thing? And the Immunity Potion? God, why are there so many? And ...... It's an anti-beauty potion, my God, those noble ladies love this thing to death, it can sell for a sky-high price. Hue Igler, you kid won't have robbed the treasury of Purgatory Island, right?"

Gong Hao said unhurriedly: "Have you forgotten that I am now an apprentice? ”

"I see. Bailey suddenly realized: "This is fantastic, Huey, I have always believed that you are a brilliant talent, and I am not mistaken. See, not only have you broken through the one-year limit, but now you have become an apprentice, and you are destined to be extraordinary. ”

For the sake of money, even a fourth-level samurai would make a big slap on an apprentice.

"I'm afraid I'm not as great as you say, and something like this will only last until next month at most. Gong Hao said with regret.

"Why?" Bailey asked heartbrokenly.

"Because next month Chaclay will probably bring another apprentice to replace me, you know I'm still a servant, not an apprentice. I'm just temporarily working in the Alchemy Tower. If you want to get as many potions as you do now, you'll have to trade with the apprentices. ”

"I see," Bailey mused...... "No, we can't risk trading with another apprentice, and the more people who know, the greater the risk." And Huey, I know you're a smart boy, but that doesn't mean that other apprentices can do things as well as you do. ”

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

"No, no, no, Huey, you don't have to worry about that. Maybe we can help you with this. Bailey laughed, "I promise you, Chakle won't bring any apprentices to the island. ”

"What are you going to do?"

Bailey's eyes showed a hint of cruelty: "It's not easy? ”

Gong Hao thought for a while, nodded and said, "Try to make things as beautiful as possible, it's best to create some accidents, otherwise Chakra will be suspicious." Just give me another two months, and I'm sure Hines will definitely give up on the idea of a new apprentice altogether. ”

"Then it's settled. ”

"It's a deal. ”

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The third day after returning from the port.

Gong Hao went to find Hines.

"Did you come to me for something?" Hines's voice was as quiet as usual, but with a hint of coldness.

He never liked to be bothered by people for no reason, unless it was something important.

"That's right, Master Hines, I remember when you told me to enter Purgatory Island, in addition to replacing the work of the mage Neil, I was also responsible for finding a replacement for the lost magic plants. ”

"I hope you can give me good news. ”

"It's a pity that Master, I haven't been able to do it yet. ”

"Then what are you doing with me, are you wasting my time?" Hines turned around and looked at Gong Hao angrily.

This is the first time Gong Hao has seen Hines's angry appearance, this murderous old man usually looks amiable, but once he really starts to be angry, Gong Hao can even feel the strong murderous aura emanating from him.

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

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

"Yes, Master, I know that, but I know even more that if I want to solve the problem of the Plant, I need some new authorization. ”

"What kind of authorization?"

"Allow me to make my own tools and develop potion recipes. ”

Hines stared at Gong Hao for a long time before he said, "I heard that Pierre rejected your request to develop a new formula. He thinks that as an apprentice, you are a little too unexpected. You must know that every recipe here has taken a lot of effort from countless excellent alchemists. ”

"Yes, I know, I just wanted to do research on potions that couldn't be made due to lack of materials. I mean, if I can't find a suitable alternative material, I can at least improve the recipe to meet your requirements. ”

Hines looked at him coldly, "I like the color of my walls, and I wish you could paint my toilet the same color as the walls, but you can't find that paint." And then you decided to paint my walls the color of the toilet bowl as well? Is that what happened?"

Gong Hao replied unhurriedly: "Good metaphor, Master Hines, it is true, but I promise, I can make the new color more beautiful and more liking to you." ”

"That's a bit of a challenge. ”

"I think I can do it. ”

"Give you a month, during which time you can do whatever you want in your workshop, and after a month you have to come up with at least an improved recipe, or some kind of material that can be replaced, otherwise...... You're going to die!"

"Yes, Master. ”

Gong Hao hurriedly retreated.

Damn, Gong Hao realized that he had made a big mistake about "first impressions"!

The first meeting with Hines, and later at the castle, Hines has always given the impression of a gentle elder. This led him to subconsciously downplay Hines's ferocity.

But at this moment he saw the hideous side of Hines. Only then did Gong Hao realize that he had ignored a fact - Hines was the culprit for the death of all the teenagers on Purgatory Island, and Hines at this moment was his true face.

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

What does he want so much glass for?

"Yes, Lord Andrew. Gong Hao replied, "Do you remember the loss of those demon plants caused by the escape of the Demon Beast?"

"Of course, this is one of the tasks that the mentor gives you. Even though you've done a good job with the potion, saving materials alone won't solve the problem. We have to find a way to replenish these plants. ”

"Yes, I've been trying to find it. But at the same time, I would like to be able to further study their role and composition. Of course, I mean, my goal is to understand the role of these materials as quickly as possible, so that I can find a magical plant that can replace them. ”

"Well, what does that have to do with glass?"

"I need glass with a very good texture, the most transparent and flawless kind, for some special lenses that can help me see more subtle things. ”

Andrew's brow furrowed, "I've never heard of such lenses, like a magic mirror?"

"No, sir, these lenses don't need to be filled with magic. It is simply a matter of increasing one's ability to observe by some simple physical means. ”

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

"Actually, I don't know how to make it, I just know a rough idea of how it works, so I need your help, my lord. This kind of lens exists in the folk, and you know that the folk are almost insulated from magic. This makes them sometimes have to resort to some tricks to solve the problem. And this lens is one of them. It's a shame that if I could learn microvision, maybe I wouldn't have to borrow it. ”

"I can do you a favor, anyway, those plants are part of my job. If you can solve this problem, you can do me a great favor. But what else do you need besides lenses?"

Gong Hao took out a list and handed it to Andrew, who frowned: "Pipettes, wash bottles, Erlenmeyer flasks, burettes, gas collection bottles...... What are these things?"

"It's just aids, they're useless to you with spells, but for me, they can be of great help. ”

"Are they all from the folk? Why have I never heard of them?"

Gong Hao smiled slightly: "Lord 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 to get me the alternative materials as soon as possible. ”

"In fact, Master Hines has given me an ultimatum, he has given me enough permissions, but at the same time asked me to solve at least one of the problems of the demon plant within a month. ”

"The mentor is always so anxious. Well, is there anything else you need my help with?"

"There are some things, but I can figure it out myself. ”

"That's good. Andrew said, shaking the list: "You know? Glare, you are the first person to ask an alchemist to do something for you as a servant. ”

Gong Hao smiled: "That is my honor, and it is also your gift, Lord Andrew, I know your love and care for me, and Huygliel will always be grateful for this. ”

"You're always so talkative, and I think I can see why Lancelot likes you so much. Andrew sighed: "And the little princess." ”

Gong Hao's face flushed slightly.

Andrew whispered in his ear, "Chakle told me that it seems that your little princess often asks him about you. She cares about you. ”

Gong Hao's face became more and more red.

Andrew laughed and waved him away.

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

These things are necessary tools for conducting experiments, and they are more demanding and difficult to make than thermometers and measuring cups, and although Gong Hao has repeatedly adjusted the accuracy and various basic requirements according to the current conditions, he eventually finds that he still cannot make them on his own, so he has to turn to Andrew.

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

As for the materials needed for other tests, such as sulfuric acid, pure water, etc., Gong Hao could only find something to replace it by himself. There are always materials that can replace their role. And pure water can be refined using the simplest distillation method.

In this way, a most rudimentary laboratory gradually took shape in Gong Hao's hands, and Gong Hao could finally begin to analyze the medicine and materials.

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