Ian's expression remained unchanged. "This concerns the path of cultivation. I have to give it a try."
Amos neither agreed nor disagreed. He took a leather-bound booklet from his robes and casually flipped it open.
"Starlight Vine Marrow Crystal, Lunar Soul Essence, Tranquil Spring Water, Silver Soul Grass Pollen, Ancient Tree of Life Bark Extract... I have all of the main ingredients you need."
He looked up at Ian. "But they don't come cheap. Starlight Vine Marrow Crystal is worth the equivalent of 80 magic stones, and Lunar Soul Essence costs 60 magic stones. Neither of these can be exchanged for magic stones.
"As for Tranquil Spring Water, since you asked Mila about it, you should know the market price. Mine is purer, at 15 magic stones per bottle."
The Silver Circle truly had deep reserves. Even a merchant could casually quote prices for such precious magical materials.
The first two main ingredients were not easily divided, just like at the forge camp before. Those were prices for ten portions.
Ian calculated quickly. Including the Ancient Tree extract he had yet to obtain, one batch of [Concentration Potion] would cost nearly 20 magic stones, an obviously inflated price.
Any Potion Master with a slightly lower success rate would lose money at that price, but Ian did not care.
He had enough magic stones if he wanted to buy more, but...
"I can trade potions and special materials."
Ian pulled out his cloth bag, taking out the prepared potions and ten top-grade Blood Essences. He used Wizard's Hand to suspend them before him.
Amos's gaze swept over the potions before pausing on the Blood Essences.
With a beckoning gesture, a dark-red Blood Essence with shadowy patterns flowing across its surface flew into his hand.
"Refined from Shadowstripe Viper Essence Blood... The