It's Time to Show Real Skill

Under everyone's gaze, Aiven began to mix the potion.

Orange Fruit, Lingyu Fruit—these were the primary materials for brewing a Potent Awakening Potion.

He really does know how to mix potions... Watching Aiven's movements, the apothecaries present all harbored this thought; the formula was completely correct.

Although some details in his brewing technique differed from their own methods, upon careful consideration, they discovered that this young man's approach seemed even better.

So this is how Lingyu Fruit can be handled... The more the apothecaries watched, the more astonished they became. Even the two Master Apothecaries couldn't help but sit up straight, watching intently.

"A very practiced technique. He's definitely brewed no small number of potions." Master Olay's face showed approval.

Aiven's movements were fluid. By this point, they could almost confirm that what Aiven was brewing was indeed a Potent Awakening Potion.

"However, if it's still just a Potent Awakening Potion, that won't do." Master John shook his head. The Potent Awakening Potion he could brew himself would certainly be no worse than Aiven's, yet the Baron still hadn't woken up.

But just as the apothecaries present were thinking this, they saw Aiven suddenly grab a Persimmon Seed Fruit from the side, process it quickly, and then add it into the potion.

Watching this, the apothecaries' eyes widened slightly. Aiven's potion formula wasn't a Potent Awakening Potion at all!

"A new potion formula!"

It was clear that even the two Master Apothecaries were visibly excited now, watching Aiven's movements intently.

To an apothecary, a potion formula was the most important thing. Even Master Apothecaries were brimming with interest in an unknown formula!

The others present exchanged glances. Sir Bellin's mood at this moment was truly indescribable. This commoner was actually an apothecary? And he had gone and offended an apothecary?

Persimmon Seed Fruit can dispel the abnormal status of confusion, and also has a calming effect, with healing properties against mental attacks. Aiven pondered inwardly, adding other auxiliary materials based on the potion's properties.

Soon, a blue-orange potion appeared in Aiven's hand. He gently swirled it, and it emitted a special scent.

When they caught the scent, everyone present was jolted. They suddenly felt their moods calm down, their entire bodies relaxing.

"Such a strong calming effect. What kind of potion is this?" Master Olay exclaimed directly.

Just smelling the scent produced a calming effect. This potion Aiven had brewed immediately made all the apothecaries present lose their composure!

Master John stepped forward, rubbing his hands together. "Could I try this potion?"

As a Master Apothecary, there was now a hint of reverence and anticipation in his eyes. For an apothecary, nothing was more exciting than seeing a potion no one had ever seen before.

Aiven nodded and handed the potion to Master John. Immediately, all the apothecaries crowded around, and from time to time, their exclamations of admiration could be heard.

"Sir Bellin, we believe it's worth a try."

After an inspection, Master John held the potion and spoke to Sir Bellin.

Through their examination, they had determined that this potion not only had the effects of a Potent Awakening Potion but also a calming property. The combination of the two would yield even better results!

This guy's potion is that effective?

Sir Bellin opened his mouth, finding it hard to accept, his face twitching.

He wanted to refuse, but the attitudes of the Master Apothecaries before him reminded him just how foolish his prejudice was!

In the end, he nodded. "Alright, let's try it."

With permission, the several Master Apothecaries immediately got to work, feeding the Potent Awakening Potion into Baron Reiser's mouth.

At that moment, everyone's attention was fixed on the Baron lying in bed. Even the Lady stood up and came over to check on the situation.

"He moved. The Baron's hand moved."

"It's working. This Potent Awakening Potion is working!"

Master John's somewhat excited voice echoed through the room. The Baron's reaction proved just how effective the potion was!

"Just give it some time. Once the potion's effects fully take hold, the Baron should wake up." Master Olay added from the side.

Hearing both Master Apothecaries say so, Sir Bellin breathed a sigh of relief, but then a complex emotion welled up inside him!

He looked at Aiven, only to find him already surrounded by the apothecaries. Seeing the admiration in their eyes, his regret deepened!

He never would have imagined that this commoner would be such a powerful apothecary, held in such high esteem by his peers. If he had known earlier, why would he have bothered to snatch the Petilil? Now he had needlessly offended an apothecary!

"He's awake! Baron Reiser is awake!"

Just then, a servant's startled cry rang out, instantly drawing everyone's attention. They all hurried over to check.

"What happened? Was I asleep?"

"And Lady, why are you here?"

Baron Reiser gradually regained consciousness, rubbing his somewhat dizzy head as he looked around in confusion.

"Father, you're finally awake." Sir Bellin looked at his father with joy, then asked urgently, "Father, what happened?"

Hearing his son's question, Baron Reiser frowned slightly in thought, then a look of terror suddenly appeared in his eyes.

"The fog came. Fog rose in Guixu Cave!"

At the Baron's words, the Lady and the knights all changed expression drastically, as if "the fog came" was something terrifying.

Guixu Cave. Aiven frowned. Just from the name, it was clear this place was extremely dangerous. Guixu—returning everything to nothingness?

"Alright, since the Baron is fine, all the apothecaries may take their leave."

Just as Aiven was pricking up his ears, hoping to hear more inside information, the Lady suddenly spoke.

Clearly, the Lady did not want the others present to know about the Guixu Cave matter.

The Baron had only blurted out the Guixu Cave incident because he was panicked and speaking without thinking.

The Apothecaries rose and returned the courtesy one after another, knowing this was information they were not meant to hear.

The Continent of Shenao was vast, concealing many secrets, but exploring those secrets was the business of the various Lords.

Before leaving, they cast a regretful glance at Aiven, handed him a slip of paper with an address written on it, and hurried away, waiting for the next opportunity to exchange knowledge.

The Apothecaries' contact point. Aiven glanced at the note in his hand, silently tucked it away—building a good relationship with these Apothecaries would certainly be beneficial.

After that, Aiven actually wanted to leave immediately as well, but his purpose in coming here was to retrieve the Petilil, so now was not the time to go.

"Mr. Aiven, thank you for today's help," Bellin said, turning to look at Aiven with a smile as he watched the Apothecaries depart.

At this moment, the Baron seemed to have completely forgotten that he had tried to snatch the Petilil; his grateful expression was so convincing one might think it came from the heart.

Nobles are hypocrites, but they also value face the most. This grudge he would remember. Aiven's expression remained calm as he said, "I trust the Baron hasn't forgotten what was said earlier?"

Without hesitation, he walked over to the iron cage, opened the door, and lifted the Petilil out.

The little one was still a bit dazed; it hadn't expected Aiven to actually save it. The surprise came too suddenly.

After coming to its senses, it turned its head to look at Aiven holding it in his arms, leaned slightly closer, and inexplicably felt a sense of peace.