Baiyi rubbed the black gloves, his eyes full of contemplation.
He is quite famous in Dongwu City, not only because of the Energy Gun issue but also due to other inventions, such as the Combat Power Detector that rich merchants are currently using— the same kind of large screen that just detected the three members of the Will Clan.
This device can detect the level and profession of the creatures in the store, and if they expose magic power exceeding their body's usual natural limit, it will be captured.
Additionally, it serves as the store's surveillance, with the capability to store images for a month.
Although other alchemists can mimic this device, he is the source, which has brought him immense fame due to its practicality, spreading throughout the entire Dawn Federation within six months.
This even led the alchemists of the Dawn Federation to develop the prototype of a television, with related developments already underway.
Some provocative short films have also started circulating in the noble circles.
This fame brought him wealth and a bit of trouble as well.
There are other inventions too, providing him sturdy confidence in Dongwu City, since not only one City Lord but even Legislator Clans from the capital have extended olive branches to him.
But due to Old Wolf's reasons, he wanted to confirm some things and didn't plan to leave.
At this time, with the undercurrents surging in Dongwu City, the reaction from his earlier breakthrough to the Silver level as a genius alchemist could be easily anticipated.
Silver signifies graduating from the realm of the weak to becoming strong, especially since he is an eighteen-year-old Silver, which counts as a qualitative leap.
This could bring him even greater fame, and most importantly, the Will Clan is fixated on the Scarlet Sect, while the Black Night Rose is also targeting the Scarlet Sect.
His strength would most make Black Night Rose more eager to win him over, but the value it brings far outweighs the potential danger.
The Black Night Rose... its most terrifying trait is its secrecy and permeability.
Luckily, Baiyi has combined transmigration and rebirth, and thus, he indeed knows many secrets unknown to others; it's just that the time to utilize these secrets hasn't arrived yet.
Contemplating, Baiyi carried a new large screen from the lab's corner, walked to the shop counter, and from underneath his coat, a dozen worker bees emerged, taking just a minute to replace the screen with a new one.
Perceiving an extremely palpable gaze, Baiyi wanted to ignore it, but ultimately looked toward Or, who wore a magic robe: "I'll bring you Soul Essence when I head out this time. If you do well, there might be an opportunity for a raise."
"Really?" The blue flame in Or's eye sockets flickered wildly. He had served as workshop supervisor for half a year; could this stingy alchemist finally have a change of heart?
Baiyi was about to say something when a stronger gaze stopped him, prompting a glance to see a white-haired head pop up at the left end; Miss Elf's emerald eyes contained a hint of anticipation.
Baiyi switched his words: "We'll see. Work hard; I certainly won't mistreat you."
With that, Baiyi turned and walked toward the door.
"Wait, about the Soul Essence you mentioned earlier..." Or suddenly asked.
Baiyi glanced at the time, briskly walked out, speaking gently: "It's only the 11th now, we all get paid on the 30th, could we break such a rule just for you?"
Not far away, Miss Elf's pupils slowly dimmed; indeed, capitalists are capitalists, delaying wages as long as possible.
Or felt deceived, his blue flames in the eye sockets suddenly turned scarlet, shouting with a harsh voice at Baiyi's departing back: "Damn capitalist! Shameless deceiver, you'll get your comeuppance!"
Baiyi ignored the roar behind him; he was used to it. Level 50 Witch Demon being swindled into a workshop director would drive anyone mad.
But as for a raise...well, that depends on circumstances too.
It's not that he's too stingy, but that the Transcendents' cost of living is absurdly high; don't be fooled by the fifty-five million in assets, seeming an immense amount.
But when the actual consumption occurs, he will find that there's never enough money.
Baiyi cast his gaze toward the two from the Will Clan, who are now leaving the street, with soldiers behind cleaning up the corpses, apparently preparing to wrap up.
Dongwu City is actually very large, with over two million intelligent beings residing, and nearly four hundred thousand in the military,
Coupled with the peaceful transient population, this city can accommodate up to about three million people.
Such a vast city can actually self-sustain, and now, having no wars for three years, the border's prosperity surpasses other cities, especially with the presence of the Adventurer's Guild, allowing many shady things to be safely concealed in the city's lower strata.
Yet now, the streets seem quite deserted, with worried glances among the onlookers.
However, since the Inner City mostly consists of Transcendents, it appears relatively steady overall.
Walking through the once-bustling streets, quite a few greeted Baiyi; after all, many love Baiyi's inventions.
Smaller clans and rich merchants are frequent visitors to Baiyi's shop, and with closer ties, it's easier to purchase the latest equipment.
After passing through this commercial street, turning a corner, it suddenly turned desolate.
This street is an official area, with stores for official institutions only, including the City Lord's Mansion, General's Mansion, Law Enforcement Team, Judgement Hall, Prison, Knowledge Hall, Adventurer Association, and so on, all located on this street.
As soon as you pass the Adventurer Association at the edge, a solemn feeling emerges, making any race instinctively put away smiles upon reaching this street.
Baiyi proceeded along the edge, quickly stopping in front of a towering building, with a wooden signboard on it, inscribed with the words: [Knowledge Hall].
This retro-style building is the Knowledge Hall you'll find in every city, where you can sell your knowledge at a high price or purchase the knowledge they have.
As long as you have enough Contribution Points, you can buy any knowledge you desire here.
"Mr. Baiyi, welcome to the Knowledge Hall."
Upon entering the tower, a cold mechanical voice echoed, as this is the Knowledge Hall's detection technology. It is said that even Golden Level experts cannot evade such detection.
Every entry supplements the information in the Federation's database, amounting to spying on privacy; however, Baiyi held no such worries.
An alchemist's combat power is never determined by level, furthermore, the higher his level, the more valuable he becomes.
In this god-less era, major powers only seek to recruit talents rather than eliminate them.
For geniuses, this is the best era; while knowledge is shared, no one wants to kill a genius.
Because the Federation may seem peaceful, but until a being capable of rivaling the Ancient Gods and the Abyss appears, the sense of crisis still envelops the entire Federation.
Of course, the premise is not to offend those colossal forces utterly.
Baiyi stepped into the tower, instantly experiencing a spatial fluctuation, as the scene changed rapidly before him, a Mechanical Life Form then slid over.
Reverently, it said, "Mr. Baiyi, are you here to sell knowledge or purchase knowledge?"