Frank Wanted to Be an Angel Investor Too, but Sadly His Capital Wasn't Enough

One week later.

The Alchemist Guild has received devastating news.

Due to improper storage, the Fourth-Tier Alchemist's Ice Spirit Cold Spring turned into white mist and dissipated!

Upon hearing this news, Xiao Yan's vision went black.

What a waste!!!

Although Xiao Yan hadn't been idle this week, he had been practicing Alchemy using the medicinal herbs from the Alchemist Guild. Moreover, with Frank's support, he had obtained all the medicinal herbs he needed.

But upon hearing that the Ice Spirit Cold Spring was being wasted in this way, Xiao Yan found it hard to remain calm.

He really wanted to beat that idiot to death!

You're already Fourth-Tier Alchemist, and you can't even do the most basic maintenance of rare and precious medicinal herbs?

Useless thing!

"Ahem, it is indeed a pity, but he did provide an address. According to him, the place is extremely cold and gloomy. Even as Fourth-Tier Alchemist with a Beast Flame that is not weaker than his own, he could not go deep into it. He only managed to obtain some Ice Spirit Cold Spring from the outer perimeter before hastily returning."

Seeing Xiao Yan's expression turn grim, Frank quickly added.

"Oh? Where?"

Xiao Yan was overjoyed upon hearing this.

He was not afraid of the Extreme Cold Lands.

After all, he has the protection of Heavenly Flames, and at the very least, he has the protection of Old Yao's Bone Spirit Cold Flame. Others may not be able to go to the Extreme Cold Lands, but Xiao Yan can easily cross them.

"Although you have the so-called Blood Demon Flame protecting you, the Extreme Cold Lands requires more than just resistance to the cold; you also need sufficient strength. That Fourth-Tier Alchemist is Dou Ling level expert, and even so, he wouldn't dare to linger in that Extreme Cold Lands for too long. You are only Dou Master; going there would probably be very dangerous!"

Seeing that Xiao Yan was interested, Frank quickly reminded him.

"It's alright, President Frank, you just need to tell me the location, and I'll send a message to the teacher so we can explore that Extreme Cold Lands together."

Xiao Yan appreciated Frank's concern, but with Old Yao protecting him, he wasn't afraid of any Extreme Cold Lands.

"Oh, if that's the case, then you'd better be careful. That place is in the Jueyou Valley of the Xuanyou Mountain Range, thousands of miles north of Salt City, in the eastern province of the Jia Ma Empire. It's an extremely dangerous place."

Frank was relieved to hear this. A powerful expert who could train a genius like Xiao Yan must be at least Dou Emperor, or even Dou Zong, strong enough to roam freely in the Jia Ma Empire. Protecting Xiao Yan would be a piece of cake for him, and he didn't need to worry about it.

"Salt City? Okay, then I'll get ready to set off."

Having determined the location, Xiao Yan had no intention of lingering any longer.

"So rushed?"

Frank was somewhat taken aback.

"Well, we'll be delayed on the road, so it's better to leave early and get there sooner!"

Xiao Yan smiled and prepared to take his leave.

"Hey, wait a minute!"

Frank called out to Xiao Yan, gritted his teeth, and took out several jade bottles from his Storage Ring.

"These are some pills I've refined these past few days to restore Dou Qi and repair injuries. They're all very effective. Take them with you. As an alchemist, you can't be without pills when you're out training."

Also, the other day I saw that the cauldron you were using to refine medicine was really terrible. It couldn't withstand your flames at all. In my opinion, it would explode in less than a month. I asked someone to buy you a better cauldron, which should last you for a while. You can take it with you."

After saying that, a flash of light appeared on Frank's storage ring, and a medicine cauldron with four fire pits landed heavily on the ground.

A Fourth Tier medicine cauldron?

Xiao Yan was also taken aback when he saw the crimson medicine cauldron with four fire holes.

The quality of the medicine cauldron is divided into Eighth Tier, and the grade is determined by the number of fire openings.

The nine fiery craters belong to the medicine cauldrons Heavenly Cauldron Ranking, such as Old Yao's Black Demon Cauldron!

However, it should be noted that not all Fourth-Tier Alchemist possess Fifth Tier medicine cauldrons.

Most Fourth-Tier Alchemist use Fourth-Grade medicine cauldrons.

Remembering Frank's gritted teeth and troubled expression, Xiao Yan waved his hand, putting away the pills but not the medicine cauldron.

"President Frank, this medicine cauldron, isn't it actually your own? If you give it to me, what will you use it for?"

Xiao Yan asked with a faint smile.

"I haven't broken through to the Fourth-Grade in Alchemy for many years, and I don't know how long it will take to break through to the Fifth-Grade. But if you have a better medicine cauldron, it will be of great help to your learning of Alchemy."

However, you can't just take this medicine cauldron for free. Seven years from now, there will be an Alchemist Tournament. If you participate, it will surely cause a sensation in the Jia Ma Empire. The Black Rock City Guild will also gain more resources because of your success. At that time, even if I want a Fifth Tier medicine cauldron, it won't be difficult for me!"

Frank smiled dismissively at his words and offered his advice.

"President, you're joking again. Seven years? By the time seven years are up, even Pill King Gu He might not be my match. Asking me to compete with those younger generation alchemists who are at most Third-Grade alchemists for first place in the tournament is just too much of a bullying."

Xiao Yan shook his head helplessly and said.

"Well..."

Although Frank did have similar thoughts, his idea was that Xiao Yan might become Fifth-Grade Alchemist in seven years, or even Sixth-Grade Alchemist if he were to be more daring. At that time, he wouldn't care about a mere Fourth Tier medicine cauldron. He would only need to impart some experience to him so that he could break through to the Fifth-Grade Alchemist, and he would already consider that a great deal!

But Xiao Yan's words clearly show that he doesn't even put Gu He in his eyes!

Could it be that he will become Seventh-Tier Alchemist in seven years?

Thinking of this, Frank's smile froze.

Thinking about it carefully, if someone is already Third-Grade at eleven, then becoming Seventh-Grade at eighteen doesn't seem so difficult after all?

Good heavens, he's really a prodigy!

"So, please take this medicine cauldron back, guild leader. If you really want to give it to me, just give me a Third Tier medicine cauldron. I don't rely too much on external objects like medicine cauldrons when it comes to refining medicine; my own Alchemy are the foundation."

Xiao Yan said with a smile.

In fact, he understood that even Fourth Tier medicine cauldron could not withstand the scorching heat of Heavenly Flames for a long time. Moreover, a medicine cauldron was only good enough for his needs. If he really wanted one, he could borrow his teacher's Black Demon Cauldron, or wait a few years, kill Han Feng, and take back the Myriad Beast Cauldron.

If you have the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire, then you should use the Myriad Beast Cauldron, right?

"Is one's own Alchemy the fundamental element?"

It was just a casual remark from Xiao Yan, but Frank couldn't help but overthink it.

Many alchemists strive to increase their success rate by using better flames and cauldrons. Some even believe that their inability to improve their Alchemy is due to the inadequacy of their cauldrons and flames.

Ultimately, as long as the Alchemy are good enough, even ordinary cauldrons and flames are perfectly capable of producing pills. The role of the cauldron and flame should be to enhance the results; if we place too much importance on them, wouldn't we be putting the cart before the horse?

"Young friend, your words are insightful. In that case, I have two Third Tier medicine cauldrons here. One is one I used before, and its durability may be slightly inferior, but it is still very handy. The other is brand new, originally intended for a future disciple, but unfortunately, I haven't been able to find a suitable candidate, so I haven't used it. Therefore, I'm giving it to you both!"

Frank put away his Fourth Tier medicine cauldron, then took out two medicine cauldrons, one green and one white, and gave them to Xiao Yan.

"Then Xiao Yan will not stand on ceremony. Thank you very much for the cauldron, Xiao Yan. I will remember this kindness."

Xiao Yan cupped his hands in greeting, then put away the medicine cauldron. After saying goodbye, he returned to his residence, took Xiao Yi Xian with him, and went to the flying transport center in the center of Black Rock City. They boarded a flying magical beast and headed to Salt City.