Alchemy Workshop

Reputation seemed to have its benefits, but there were also countless examples of people being burdened by their fame.

For instance, after Angel refused several wizards' alchemy requests, he could clearly sense that the looks cast his way had gained a touch of displeasure.

And seeing more people eagerly preparing to step forward, Angel felt mentally exhausted.

Fortunately, he had not come out alone this time. Madeleine promptly created a Magic Cottage. Once the two entered, Angel let out a slight sigh of relief.

Seeing Angel pat his chest and exhale, Madeleine smiled. "The current situation is still good. At least on Frost Moon territory, they wouldn't dare act recklessly. And many traditional wizards are rather full of themselves, so they haven't taken the initiative to strike up a conversation with you. Once you're alone, though, that might be another matter."

Some might refrain from hurting Angel because of his reputation and fear of retaliation from Savage Cave. But as long as they did not cause him harm, couldn't they simply force him to perform alchemy?

Just like Niloson, whom Angel had encountered a few days ago.

Fortunately, Niloson was an alchemist himself and had not forced Angel to perform alchemy. Still, he had forcibly made Angel engage in alchemical discussion with him.

Of course, Angel had gained many sparks of knowledge from that exchange, so it had not been a loss.

But others would not be as mild-mannered as Niloson. All they wanted was the result of the alchemy; the principles and process were unimportant.

"What should I do, then?" Angel said bitterly. He was now rather nostalgic for the time when he and Madeleine had been isolated.

"Your thinking is actually correct. What matters most to you now is to lay a solid foundation, then break through your