A strange ambush

Sending "Adventurer" to investigate the Warehouse by "Mr. Candle" was actually a very wise move.

Without knowing what the "Fairy Queen" was up to, and with "Dark Rock" having just died...

Sending out the "Adventurer," a character with clearly superior Combat Power and the ability to escape Gate of Boundary at any time, to scout ahead ensures that if the "Fairy Queen" sets up an ambush, the "Adventurer" can easily retreat unscathed.

But...

This move also came at the cost of some sacrifices.

For example...

Clearly, "Adventurer" are not very good at "negotiation and cooperation".

After all, there are very few people in this world who are both intelligent and brave.

Perhaps the "Adventurer" isn't actually that stupid, but when faced with a situation where the enemy is caught off guard, especially when dealing with the combination of Lin Yu and Nightless Sky Fire Apricot...

Even the most silver-tongued real Intermediary and the most Profession con artists in the City That Never Sleeps would probably be fooled by these two into leaving something behind before they go.

So, the "Adventurer," a combatant who is always on the front lines and responsible for material collection... even his codename suggests that this guy is clearly not a very cautious person or good at negotiating with others.

It's entirely understandable that Lin Yu and Nightless Sky Fire Apricot would expose her true colors through their combined attacks.

As for Lin Yu...

What the "Adventurer" blurted out in his desperation was indeed exactly what he cared about most.

After all, Lin Yu was never interested in the "Creator" as a person, but rather in his "technology".

Whether it was the purpose of "Order" on this trip or Lin Yu's personal needs, the technologies left behind by the "Creator" that involved "Authority" were the most crucial.

Therefore, after the "Adventurer" made such a statement...

Lin Yu paused for a moment before slowly asking again.

"Really? Are you sure?"

Are you sure that your so-called prestigious "Alchemy" is something that no one can imitate?

The Adventurer stared at Lin Yu and nodded. "Of course, of course... If someone could really do the same Alchemy as the boss, he would have already made a name for himself and held a high position in the City That Never Sleeps all these years!"

Even if he inherited the boss's will and disdained to collude with the Three Great Corporations, he could still make a fortune by finding those former subordinates of the "Supreme Evolution."

As the Adventurer spoke, he tapped his metal casing, making a "clanging" sound.

"But I've never heard of such a thing!"

After a moment's thought, Lin Yu said, "That's why I said, is it possible that he has already found you and is impersonating the Creator himself?"

The Adventurer was speechless again, then said, "Impossible. That kind of Alchemy, even the 'Chosen of God' couldn't replicate it..."

"You haven't seen it, so you can't even imagine how amazing and almost miraculous that technology is."

As the Adventurer spoke, Nightless Sky Fire Apricot spoke again.

"We haven't seen it, but haven't you? Can't you describe it to us?"

"Even if you're going to spout nonsense like 'words can't describe it'... at least you can try to describe what you saw, right?"

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot said this, she once again triggered the "Adventurer's " side as a fanatical believer.

Proving how great one's idol is is something that loyal fans simply cannot resist.

The Adventurer nodded, cleared his throat, and seemed to have entered some kind of "missionary" mode.

"Listen carefully, Nightless Sky Huo Ming City... As Royal Nobles, I believe that even if you don't understand Alchemy, you must have learned a lot about the basics of 'Alchemy' through your family education, right?"

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot waved her hand. "Your assumption doesn't need to be complicated, because I understand Alchemy —and I understand it very well."

"It is because I understand Alchemy that I have such reverence for Your Excellency the Creator."

Taking this opportunity Nightless Sky Fire Apricot once again praised the Creator and soothed the Adventurer's emotions.

The Adventurer nodded. "Yes... so you must know that the fundamental theorem of 'Alchemy' is... alchemical substances must possess Alchemy Energy; Alchemy Energy cannot be increased or decreased, only transferred; and Alchemy Energy cannot be converted into other forms of energy..."

Huo Xing from Nightless Sky Fire Apricot pouted and interrupted him, "Why are you reading me the first lesson of our family's early childhood education curriculum? Get to the point!"

The Adventurer began, "My focus is on these fundamental theorems—my boss's unique 'Miracle Alchemy' allows him to break through the most basic laws of Alchemy."

"He can... create 'Alchemy Energy' out of thin air."

Upon hearing this, Nightless Sky Fire Apricot showed a slightly disappointed expression.

"Ah... what's the big deal? It's nothing serious!"

"While 'Alchemy Energy' certainly cannot be created out of thin air in the conventional context of alchemy... well, 'Adventurer,' I thought you'd be more worldly-wise!"

"Don't you know about 'Supreme Alchemy'? Three Great Lineages of Supreme Alchemy have methods to create Alchemy Energy out of thin air... One application of Supreme Alchemy from the Life Spectrum, 'Life Extraction,' can refine and extract pure Life Force as Alchemy Energy out of thin air; our family's Supreme Alchemy has a technique called 'Emotional Extraction,' which can extract naturally generated emotions and Entities them into alchemical raw materials, which naturally contain Alchemy Energy; the Fusion Spectrum's Supreme Alchemy, Universal Creation Energy... this is even more of a professional match—this technique can create attribute-less Alchemy Energy out of thin air, which is exactly the same thing you're talking about."

At this point, Nightless Sky Fire Apricot paused for a moment.

"Hearing you say that, I actually feel a little disillusioned... So the 'Creator' just stole the Supreme Alchemy of the Fusion Spectrum? Sigh, although it's remarkable for an ordinary person to master Supreme Alchemy, he really hasn't really distanced himself from the top Alchemy within those Royal Nobles families!"

As Nightless Sky Fire Apricot said this, the Adventurer's loyal fan immediately became anxious.

What could be more upsetting for these core fans than having their initial casual followers' opinion of them decline after they've boasted about themselves?

Therefore, the Adventurer immediately spoke up.

"You misunderstand... His Holiness the Creator certainly didn't simply use existing Supreme Alchemy; he truly created a 'Supreme Alchemy' himself!"

"The Alchemy you've described, the so-called 'generating energy out of thin air,' is really nothing more than praying to the 'Deity'... In essence, it's power borrowed from the Deity!"

"But the 'Creator' is different... He doesn't have any 'Deity' to rely on."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, arms crossed over her chest. "Hmm, tell me more?"

The Adventurer immediately replied, "Your Alchemy, Creator, is truly wondrous. I cannot fully comprehend it, for I am not very knowledgeable about Alchemy —at least not very skilled in it."

"However, I do understand the boss's prowess better than the average Alchemy expert—because the source of the 'Alchemy Energy' he creates is exactly within my comprehension."

"He doesn't pray to Deity for power, nor does he collect stray energy... The essence of Alchemy, established by His Excellency the Creator, is to draw energy from 'beyond the world' for His own use!"

"He doesn't need the 'Gate of Boundary' to World-Crossing directly and bring external energy into his hands!"

"That's what makes him so great as a 'Creator' —and that's why I'm able to freely enter the 'Gate of Boundary' and search for the materials from various realms that have been left behind within the gate's space."

"After all, with His Majesty the Creator around, we can create 'Alchemical Armor' that can withstand the energy of Other Worlds... Even the people from the Three Great Corporations don't have such resources."

"However, since we can use Alchemy Energy with 'Other Worlds energy properties' to create a testing environment, we can naturally develop the armor I'm wearing."

The Adventurer spoke with a tone full of pride.

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot clapped her hands lightly and said, "Oh, that's truly amazing... I admire Your Excellency the 'Creator' even more now!"

The Adventurer nodded. "Anyone who knows the boss would find it hard not to be impressed by him..."

"So, although I've never met him, I'm pretty sure the boss is still alive, just living in seclusion somewhere—this armor I'm wearing is the best proof."

"However, I still won't take you to meet him, even if I knew where the boss was... I will convey your cooperation intentions; whether or not the boss meets with you is his own decision!"

The Adventurer said, then turned to leave.

As he turned around, the spatial device behind him also emitted a fluctuation once again.

Ripples spread across the black, water-like spatial structure, as if a pond had been filled with a stone.

The Adventurer had already turned around, watched this scene unfold as the metal sphere spun backward, as if turning back to look at Lin Yu and Nightless Sky Fire Apricot.

"What... what did you do to this device?!"

Hearing the Adventurer's words, Nightless Sky Fire Apricot was also confused.

"I didn't tamper with it... What, did I damage it while I was moving it for you? Are you trying to extort money from me?"

The Adventurer's tone became more urgent. "Stop pretending—something else is about to emerge from here! Isn't this the ambush and Reinforcements you arranged?"

Hearing the Adventurer's words, Nightless Sky Fire Apricot also became serious again. "Huh? I don't know... I can only tell you that I didn't arrange anything!"

"Before you came out, I didn't even know this device was a portal. How could I possibly tamper with it and set up an ambush!"

"Did I casually ask someone to jump through the 'Gate of Boundary' and use this portal while we were chatting?"

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot spoke, the Adventurer remained silent for a moment before speaking again.

What if?