"I'd like to commission you to prepare some potions for me."
Trish said bluntly:
"The renowned Potion Masters in the School charge exorbitant prices, while those ordinary Potion Apprentices can't even make a decent Refreshing Potion. Since you're able to work here for Mrs. Allen, I assume your skills aren't too poor."
Ron raised an eyebrow. "What kind of potions do you need?"
"Mainly some potions to assist with cultivation—Refreshing Potions, Mental Stability Liquid, and Blood-Qi Potions." Trish listed them one by one.
"Of course, if you can prepare an advanced potion like 'Lucidity,' I'm willing to pay a higher price."
"Lucidity Potion?" Ron repeated with a frown.
He had seen the name in a book. It was an advanced potion that could help meditators suppress mental Contamination. Usually, only extremely experienced Potion Apprentices or professional Potion Masters could attempt to brew it.
The Lucidity Potion was also one of the most important means apprentices had to resist mental Contamination. In fact, it could be said to be indispensable once they reached the Intermediate Apprentice stage. Its value and difficulty of production went without saying.
"Sorry, I can't do that yet." He honestly stated his current brewing ability. "But Refreshing Potions and Mental Stability Liquid won't be a problem."
Trish nodded, not disappointed in the slightest. "Then let's start with these basic ones. As a fellow countrywoman, I won't shortchange you when it comes to payment."
As she spoke, she took a small money pouch from her robe and displayed her wealth.
"I signed a twenty-year service contract with the School. In exchange, I received a fairly substantial advance in resources."
Ron understood the implication behind Trish's words. She had exchanged a long-term commitment for her current resources and status, which was not uncommon in the School.
For apprentices with