Nfirea's Surprise, Lizzie's Silent Grandmother

Lizzie's Workshop.

It is a pharmacy workshop run by the Bareare Family, specializing in the sale of various healing potions.

However, business at the workshop hasn't been very good lately.

Because of the unknown conditions deep within the Great Forest of Tob, the Adventurer's Guild never provided accurate information, causing many adventurers to reduce their outings.

In addition, the increasingly strict entry checks outside the city gates made the astute adventurers even more aware of what was going on.

With no adventurers injured, the need to purchase healing potions naturally decreased significantly.

But!

This was not a big deal for Grandmother Lizzie, who had amassed a considerable fortune over the years of selling healing potions.

"Grandmother, is this ratio correct?" Nfirea picked up the prepared herbs and asked softly.

"Kindness.

Grandmother Lizzie nodded expressionlessly.

She was quite satisfied with her grandson's craftsmanship; at least, she couldn't have done it at Nfirea's age.

Ding-dong!

The door opened, and the bell hanging on it rang softly.

We have guests!

Nfirea quickly and carefully put down the herbs in her hand, stood up and looked towards the door.

A figure dressed in what appeared to be Priest's robe entered the workshop; the modified Priest, however, did not appear bulky at all.

On the contrary, the contraction of the waist makes the person's figure appear somewhat upright.

The first instant I saw that figure.

Nfirea felt that the other person must be a gentle person.

For most people, clothing and appearance are the simplest way to judge a person.

But!

When Nfirea saw that head of black hair, she was noticeably taken aback and couldn't help but take a closer look.

Doing this in front of guests is extremely impolite.

Nfirea couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy, because Tang Zheng's appearance at this moment was completely different from when they first Tang Zheng.

If it weren't for that signature black hair, he might not have recognized him at first glance.

If Tang Zheng initially gave Nfirea the impression of a somewhat mysterious and unassuming adventurer, he is now an elegant and gentle nobleman.

It wasn't just the change in clothing; her entire demeanor was noticeably different, something Nfirea couldn't quite describe for a moment.

"Long time no see, Nfirea."

Seeing Nfirea standing there in a daze, staring at him, Tang Zheng waved to him and spoke in a familiar voice.

"You've struck it rich, Don!" Nfirea blurted out after a moment's hesitation.

"Indeed, I made a small fortune." Tang Zheng was secretly pleased and smiled as he spoke.

Nfirea's face lit up with joy, and she quickly stepped forward. "It's been so long! I thought you'd already left 'Ye Lantier,' Don."

Tread!

Nfirea stopped abruptly as she saw the Lesser Barghest peeking out from behind Tang Zheng.

At the same time, a faint, aged voice came. "Barghest, it seems you went to the Great Forest of Tob."

"Mrs. Bareare, it's been a long time."

Tang Zheng looked up at his grandmother, Lizzie, who was sitting behind the counter, one hand supporting her chin, the other holding something that looked like a pipe, puffing out white smoke.

"Won't there be any danger, Tang?" Nfirea's expression suddenly turned tense as she looked at Tang Zheng.

This sounds like someone is worried about themselves.

Tang Zheng, who had spent some time with Nfirea, knew that Nfirea wasn't worried about him, but rather asking if it would be dangerous for him to be with a Barghest.

"I found this by chance on the outskirts of the forest, and it's quite affectionate towards me," Tang Zheng said softly, indirectly answering their questions.

Grandmother Lizzie put down her pipe and turned to look at Nfirea:

"Nfirea, go to the back and count the number of healing potions that are starting to deteriorate."

Upon hearing this...

Nfirea scratched her short, golden hair, raised an eyebrow at Tang Zheng with a hint of apology in her eyes, and then quickly said, "I understand, Grandmother."

After saying that, he turned and left with a sense of helplessness.

The sound of Nfirea's footsteps faded away.

"Your troubles are resolved?" Grandmother Lizzie looked Tang Zheng over again and suddenly spoke.

This somewhat unexpected remark caught Tang Zheng off guard, but he quickly realized that his grandmother Lizzie, must have imagined something based on his changes in behavior.

"No, but I already have some ideas." Tang Zheng.

"That's good."

Grandmother Lizzie nodded, took a familiar bottle of medicine from under the counter, and placed it on the counter.

"You made this Alchemical Potion potion, didn't you?"

"No wonder you were discussing herbs and Alchemy with Nfirea back then; I never knew you were hiding such alchemical skills."

Isn't this the Alchemical Potion he gave to Master Belore?

Seeing Tang Zheng's stunned expression, Grandmother Lizzie seemed unsurprised. "There are no secrets in this place, 'Ye Lantier.' If there are, it's just that no one wants to investigate."

Oh!

Khajit of [Zurrernorn] has been hiding here for so long without being discovered. If it weren't for Ainz Bone Lord's intervention, "

"Ye Lantier was probably annihilated by two Bone Dragon."

Even when Nfirea was captured, he sought help from Bone Lord, even risking his entire fortune.

Tang Zheng couldn't help but mentally scoff at his grandmother Lizzie's somewhat arrogant words, but his expression remained unchanged.

"With your skills, you're probably not here to buy medicine, are you?"

I'd like to sell some herbs.

"Yes, I can buy it at the highest price, but before that..." Grandmother Lizzie paused,

He raised his hand and pushed the bottle of alchemical potion forward, his eyes burning with fervor as he looked at Tang Zheng:

"I'd like to purchase the technology for manufacturing Alchemical Solution."

"The price is two thousand gold coins?"

"If you feel it's not enough, you can name your price."

Grandmother Lizzie leaned forward, her wrinkled face revealing her intense emotions.

This alchemical technique, completely different from anything she knew, had been tormenting her for some time, leaving her unable to understand how it was created.

I see.

No wonder I noticed something was off about the way my grandmother, Lizzie, was looking at me from the moment I walked in.

The price is two thousand gold coins!

To be honest, Tang Zheng was somewhat tempted, but he knew very well that this technique was something his grandmother Lizzie, could not possibly learn.

This is because it relies on the passive ability of the "Magic Swordsman" class and the Alchemist's level of 10.

Seeing that Tang Zheng did not speak.

Grandmother Lizzie thought the offer was too low and was just about to propose a higher one.

"Do you have the materials?" Tang Zheng asked directly.

Grandmother Lizzie looked delighted, nodded quickly, and turned to leave towards the back of the hall.

Not long after.

Grandmother Lizzie carried several complete Gallows Spider corpses, followed by Nfirea, who was carrying a pile of exquisite instruments and looked completely bewildered.

Nfirea looked at Tang Zheng, and although she didn't speak, she was clearly asking what had happened.

"Put your things down and get back to what you're doing." Grandmother Lizzie patted Nfirea's head.

"Profound."

Nfirea could only reply, then left, turning back every few steps.

"What else do you need? Just say the word." Grandmother Lizzie was very emotional.

"No need, these are enough." Tang Zheng waved his hand, glancing at the several Gallows Spider, his eyes flashing.

As a former adversary, he knew all too well how troublesome these Gallows Spider were, managing to preserve the corpses so perfectly.

"A Venom Sac from Gallows Spider."

Tang Zheng spoke.

Grandmother Lizzie had already deftly removed a Venom Sac, showing no concern that it would give Tang Zheng the opportunity to strike.

Under the attentive gaze of her grandmother Lizzie.

Tang Zheng picked up the Venom Sac, tossed it into a bowl of ordinary water, and then casually began his Alchemy.

In just two or three breaths, the venom Venom Sac had completely dissolved into the water, and then, a large number of impurities in the solution disappeared at an incredible speed.

A flash of blue light.

A clear, bright blue Alchemical Potion appeared.

"Alright."

Tang Zheng casually tossed it over.

Grandmother Lizzie caught it somewhat flusteredly, her eyes filled with confusion, but she still instinctively released...

The magic of "Item Appraisal".

silence.

"Ahem, could you make another one?" Grandmother Lizzie looked up at Tang Zheng, her voice much softer.

Tang Zheng casually made another bottle.

Grandmother Lizzie fell completely silent this time. She saw it clearly: Tang Zheng had not used any special methods or unimaginable techniques.

It's simply the process of manufacturing ordinary Inferior Alchemy Solution.

She doesn't understand!

But at least one thing is certain: this kid named Tang has reached a very high level of understanding of Alchemy.

Grandmother Lizzie always thought her grandson was a genius, but now, compared to this person, she realizes that the one in front of her is the real genius!

There was a long silence.

Grandmother Lizzie raised her head again, forcing a stiff smile onto her wrinkled face, "Let's talk about the herbs."