Chapter 784: 778: Sleepless Night (Transitional Chapter)

“Fooled another lame one.”

Watching Minnie Jordan’s disappearing back, Margaret Yule said with a sigh.

“Teacher, you seem to value so many people, you could almost put together a basketball team with all of them!”

Rossetti Lindwood pouted, her right fingertip playfully teasing the head of a Dark Ghost Crocodile Dragon.

For some reason, seeing the excited faces of the new members reminded her of her own once naive and ignorant self.

“You don’t understand, this is to encourage newcomers!” David Jones flicked Rossetti Lindwood’s head.

It was a joke; if the newbies didn’t work hard, how could he harvest enough elixir soul?

David Jones had already calculated that a Senior Pharmacist could refine ten to fifteen batches of Class V elixirs a day at most.

And since Minnie Jordan was recognized by Jade Bailey, it indicated her talent was sufficient, with a minimum success rate of thirty percent.

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She only needed to do alchemy for twenty hours in a twenty-four-hour day to meet the target.

Of course, David Jones was no fool; this seemingly unachievable goal could actually be met with some hard work.

It’s known that talented pharmacists can improve their success rate by refining a single type of elixir.

If Minnie Jordan worked hard enough, she could definitely increase her success rate to sixty percent, meaning in just ten hours a day, she could refine five batches.

“Next up is Peony City’s Pharmacy prodigy, famously nicknamed the Unlimited Alchemist,” Jade Bailey placed the profile in front of David Jones to unfold.

Soon thereafter, a knock on the door was heard, and a man whom David Jones had taken particular interest in during the party entered the room.

“Greetings, President,” Jade Forestdell knelt on one knee.

“No need for formalities,” David Jones stepped forward to help him up, his gaze swiftly passing over his blinded right eye.

[Unlimited Spring Cicada]: A dual-type Fire-Wood Overlord evolved from a cicada under the tutelage of an Unlimited Grandmaster, absorbing a lifetime of insights from the Unlimited Elixir Path, with the power of an upper-level Class VI.

The cicada contains the inheritance of a Class VII elixir formula, Unlimited Elixir Script, which can be bound to the eye to receive the inheritance and can consume Arcane Force to release the essence of the cicada, enhancing the success rate of Class VII elixirs (including Class VII) by twenty percent.

Feeling David Jones’s piercing gaze, Jade Forestdell subconsciously looked down.

“Don’t be constrained; as long as you’re serious about your work, no one within Rosewood College can touch you,” David Jones said nonchalantly.

The inheritance of a Class VII elixir formula was certainly precious, but it wasn’t enough to pique his interest.

Uplifted by his words, Jade Forestdell couldn’t help but look up, curiously asking, “President, have you heard my story?”

“Of course, Purple Haze Club does not admit slackers or scoundrels; every member undergoes strict identity verification.”

Having said that, a small glint flashed between David Jones’s fingers, and a small chunk of Flameless Dragon liver appeared, instantly capturing Jade Forestdell’s attention.

“You’re a genius; I know why you joined Purple Haze Club. I can offer you a chance,” David Jones slowly raised a finger, “Revenge cannot be entrusted to another. A thousand batches—if you can refine a thousand batches of Class VI elixirs for Purple Haze Club, I will give you the power you desire. What do you say?”

Under the astonished gaze of Margaret Yule and the other two, Jade Forestdell slowly shook his head.

“What if I could refine a Class VII elixir?”

Hearing these audacious words, David Jones laughed.

Just because Jade Forestdell had access to a Class VII elixir inheritance did not mean he had the qualifications to become an Alchemy Grandmaster.

Without hope, David Jones said, “If you could become an Alchemy Grandmaster, you could avenge yourself with a single word, without needing me.”

“It’s different, an Alchemy Grandmaster can’t destroy the Gluttonous Beast Tower!” Jade Forestdell clenched his fist, his gaze fixed on David Jones.

“Interesting,” David Jones nonchalantly tossed a vial of Emperor Dragon Blood (ten drops) in front of Jade Forestdell, then returned to his seat.

“Let’s talk about the future in the future. I won’t interfere with your affairs, but I will provide you with a stable environment to grow. If you truly become an Alchemy Grandmaster, I can give you a chance to become an Epic warrior.”

Hearing this, Jade Forestdell wanted to kneel in gratitude again, but a look from David Jones stopped him.

“A man’s knees should not easily touch the ground; I hope you won’t disappoint me.”

Feeling the terrifying domination that seemed to freeze the space and still his body, Jade Forestdell barely managed to speak.

“I understand, thank you for giving me the opportunity.”

As Jade Forestdell left, time had unconsciously advanced into the deep of the night.

“Finally, it’s over!” David Jones stretched lazily.

Finding a Master Pharmacist was exceptionally hard; Jade Bailey had finally caught one, and despite the troubles that came with Jade Forestdell, she was reluctant to let him go.

“I still have some matters to attend to tomorrow morning, so you all should rest early tonight.”

After saying this, David Jones flipped his palm and handed out three jade boxes to the three women, “You’ve worked hard during this time.”

The Flameless Dark Dragon’s body was massive, making the amount of Dragon Blood trivial; naturally, David Jones wasn’t stingy with such rewards.

Soon after, he disappeared under Rainbow’s Instant Teleportation, leaving behind the three women who hesitated to speak.

…

At Rosewood Garden, Villa number seven.

David Jones was researching online for information about Time-type pets, accompanied by the Gluttonous Beast.

By his side lay his five pets, all in disheveled sleep. In between Daphne’s breaths, the bubble under her cute little nose grew and shrank rhythmically.

“Bang!”

The bubble burst, and Daphne sat up, looking toward the door.

Outside the study, Jade Bailey’s voice could be heard.

“Master, do you need your bed warmed?”

David Jones showed a look of surprise on his face and looked up at the slowly opening door.

At that moment, bathed in the bright moonlight, Jade Bailey slowly removed the silver hairpin from her hair, allowing her silky black locks to cascade down her back.

As she took another step, a breeze blew past, and her clothes fell to the floor, revealing her body, radiant and exquisitely sculpted like white marble, with just her long black hair covering the essentials.

“!!!”

Daphne’s eyes widened, and her ears perked up, instinctively glancing at David Jones.

Loona half-squinted her dragon eyes, pretending to be in a deep sleep, while Rainbow displayed a gossiping smile, both silently observing the unfolding situation.

Spotting her big sister’s mischievous grin, Goldy curiously looked at Lolo and tilted her head, not fully comprehending the adult world.

“Chirp?” (Isn’t she cold like that?)

“Peep!” (Little kids shouldn’t watch.)

Lolo hurriedly stretched out her hands to gently cover Goldy’s eyes.

“Growl.” (Boring, looks like the Trainer will waste his energy again.)

The Gluttonous Beast seemed uninterested and gave David Jones a glance before transforming into a mechanical wrist guard and willingly went into a dormant state.

David Jones’s gaze fixed on Jade Bailey: “You call this warming the bed?”

“Yes, this is the duty of a maiden,” Jade Bailey said boldly as she climbed into bed, her cheeks flush with a slight red.

“By the way, you once said that if I managed to recruit a Master Pharmacist into the club, you would fulfill a small wish for me, and this is my wish!”

“Eek!” (Refusing means compensation, agreeing means none!)

David Jones looked speechlessly at Rainbow, who was making wagers. The Star Ring flickered, and he gathered the bunch of small creatures who enjoyed watching the drama into the Star Ring, advancing towards Jade Bailey step by step.

And then, it was a sleepless night…