Chapter 13: Fast-Paced Abduction
--- Chapter 13 ---
"Alchemist Association?" Baek Ain tilted his head.
"Branch, add that." Lan Rou responded with a nod.
Baek Ain was confused because there shouldn't be an Alchemist Association Branch near the beginning of the BTTH. If he remembers correctly, Xiao Yan's pill caused a wave in the Auction House and made the other family in Wu Tan City hire a 1-Rank Alchemist.
Yes, that's it.
There is an Alchemist Association Branch in Black Rock City, which is understandable because that place is quite far and needs one to travel through the harsh desert. New novel chapters are published on
He has never heard or read anything about a branch near Wu Tan City.
'Is this an alternative universe?' Baek Ain thought to himself.
'Alicia.'
[Yes]
[Even though the main events haven't changed much, some details and characters are slightly different than the original ones. The Protagonist of this world is still Xiao Yan, but you might find something unfamiliar later on your journey]
'Why didn't you tell me about this?' He was speechless.
[You never ask me]
[To be fair, you have never trusted me until a few days ago]
"..." Baek Ain knew Alicia was right.
After getting transmigrated to this world, Baek Ain focused too much on useless thoughts and branded the system as his adversary. He was too emotional because the unbelievable shits dragged into his peaceful life.
In conclusion, he couldn't refute Alicia's comment and sighed in defeat.
Baek Ain rubbed his forehead and crouched down to rethink his goal from now on. "No, let's think about that later." He mumbled while slapping his cheek.
"Finish this mission first and think about everything calmly."
He glanced at Lan Rou and asked, "Instructor. Xiao Che isn't wanted just because he slanders the Miteer Auction House, right?"
"There should be more on that."
Lan Rou sent a carrier bird to Yafei's office and answered, "Correct. He wants to report the Miteer Auction House for selling a pill made by an unknown distributor, who used his secret recipe."
"Who's this distributor?"
"He only left us his name. I believed the lady called him Yan Xiao."
Hearing Lan Rou's replies, Baek Ain slapped his knees and cursed, "You gotta be kidding me..."
'So I'm here to clean that damned Protagonist's problem! What the fuck is wrong with my fate...'
Lan Rou couldn't understand what her disciple said as Baek Ain used English. She understood one thing, though. He was annoyed by something or someone.
"Phew..."
Baek Ain took a deep breath, releasing it one second later.
[You have used Breathing]
[Breathing Proficiency increased by 3%]
"How long has the carriage gone?" He questioned Lan Rou again.
"Around 3-4 minutes. I can easily chase them with my speed, but I can't bring you."
"Don't worry about me. I'll follow you from behind."
"Are you sure?"
"No evidence."
"Mm, no evidence." Baek Ain nodded calmly.
They swept any trails Xiao Che had made in the last kilometer and stored Green Bull Mercenary's corpse in a spatial ring. Baek Ain also didn't forget to take the broken carriage from the bottom of the cliff. Not a single piece is "literally." left behind by them.
After that, Lan Rou and Xiao Che returned to Wu Tan City.
On the way, Baek Ain abruptly felt a weird sensation on his neck and glanced back. He is bringing Xiao Che on his back, and the rogue alchemist is asleep like a princess.
[It's the spatial ring on Xiao Che's hand]
[There is a soul inside it]
[You could use "Sixth Sense." to pry into the ring, but I wouldn't recommend it]
'Why so?'
[The soul might be hostile]
[You might get Spiritual Shock]
[You're traveling 221 miles an hour currently, what if you suddenly stop?]
'I'll slam my face on the ground...'
[Applause, you're smart]
"..." Baek Ain has a deadpan look on his face.
He looked at Lan Rou's back and said, "Instructor, can we take a break? It seems the fight consumes more stamina than I expected."
"Sure." Lan Rou is okay with it.
They searched for a cave and found one after traveling two more miles.
Since the cave is "actually." hidden from plain sight and terrain, Lan Rou could make a campfire and brew bamboo water.
Baek Ain meditated not far away, prying into Xiao Che's spatial ring.
And he felt a smack on his head.
[Ding! You have received Soul Attack]
[Innate Skill: Soul Protection nullified the damage, but your body will be stiff for a few seconds]
'Hmm, what a suitable vessel for this great me...' An elderly voice appeared in Baek Ain's head.
'And his kid has rich spiritual energy. It would be a great start for my alchemy life again.'
'Kekeke, this body shall be mine!!!"
The unknown elderly's soul tried to pierce Baek Ain's soul space and was "immediately." greeted with a massive golden light. And soon demolished into light particles.
'NO! WHAT IS THIS?? IT CAN'T BE!!'
'I, THE GREAT ALCHEMIST SAINT, YAO MEN... WON'T DIE-!'
'P-PLEASE!'
'S-Spare my life...'
Cough!
Baek Ain coughed blood and sarcastically said, "That hurts a little."
[Ding! Innate Skill: Soul Protection has killed "Yao Men."]
[Ding! You have earned Yao Men's Knowledge and some of his skills]
"Haha, nice." He leaned on the cave's wall.
