CH 116

After Chebman explained all his research results, he dug out a little bit of local anesthetic paste and gave it to the patient for later use.

The patient thanked him gratefully and was immediately helped down by the attendants of the auction house.

After Chebman and his apprentice, Beckham, left the stage, the master of ceremonies asked Xia Zuoyi to come to the stage to show his alchemy results.

Just as the person finished speaking, alchemists and doctors alike, and even the royal family and nobles turned their heads to look at Xia Zuoyi.

Even when Xia Zuoyi was watched by so many eyes, he calmly stood up from his seat and walked forward with his long legs…

The heating in the auction hall was sufficient so he had already taken off the black coat he was wearing, revealing the dark red waist-pinching vest inside.

When he got up, the thin golden chain beside his ear also swayed with his movements. Coupled with his exquisite and beautiful appearance, it was enough to silence the auction hall for a moment.

Xia Zuoyi walked slowly toward the stage.

The attendants followed carefully and respectfully with his things in their arms, placed them neatly on the long table for display one by one, then turned back and stood beside the wall on the edge, waiting for orders at any time.

Xia Zuoyi stood on the stage alone, without any assistants beside him.

Anyone who came to the auction site knew that Desinia brought the alchemists from the alchemy tower in his territory and were now sitting in the back row of seats.

They thought that one or two of them would be his alchemy assistants, but no one went up.

These people were not on the list of alchemists displayed on the auction floor, indicating that they had no research results. In that case, why were they here at the auction?

Some people who doubted Xia Zuoyi have begun to speculate maliciously, ‘Did Lord Desinia take the research results of others as his own?’

And these people1 could not and did not dare to resist because of Desinia’s status.

As for why the alchemists in the alchemy tower were brought in—if he did not understand the meaning and usage of the alchemy results, he naturally needed someone to explain2.

Xia Zuoyi did not know the dark thoughts in some people’s hearts.

What he wanted to show today was not only his previous research results but also some theories and knowledge about medical treatment, and a detailed and complete medical system…

—The main content of the lecture was the importance of sanitation and disinfection.

Today, he would leave these two basic understandings in these people’s cognition so as to prevent them from panicking and being helpless when dealing with the sudden epidemic in the future… 

Thereby not controlling the epidemic. If that happened, it would move toward the most dangerous and irreversible situation.

Human life was never something to make fun of.

In fact, alchemy not only pays attention to the research results but also to the development of theories, such as the relationship between the elements of all things and the characteristics of the human body as explained by Philipp before.

Xia Zuoyi watched the alchemists and doctors under the stage as if he was looking at a pile of watery cabbages which had emerged from the soil and were now thriving, just waiting for him to dig them up.

He could not help but smile slightly, making his caramel-colored eyes turn into beautiful crescent shapes, “I have four alchemy research results to show you…”

Everyone was surprised.

‘Four?’

‘Was it even more than the research results of Master Chebman?!’

Some people inevitably looked forward to it, but some people remained skeptical.

However, Xia Zuoyi was not in a hurry to show these results.

He first turned to the alchemist area and asked, “Ladies and gentlemen, what do you think of the Alchemist Association and the alchemy tower in Desinian Territory?”

Immediately, someone said impulsively, “Of course, the alchemy tower belongs to the Alchemist Association!”

He was a loyal supporter of the Alchemist Association.

Xia Zuoyi squinted at the man and said with a faint smile on his lips, “Really? Why didn’t I know that what belonged to me actually belonged to the Alchemist Association?!” 

The man was choked back to silence by his words. It actually slipped his mind that although Desinia was also an alchemist, his identity was a high lord.

In particular, his status as a lord was equivalent to that of a king.

The man’s expression changed again and again. Pale with anger, he secretly scolded himself for being quick-mouthed.

But he still insisted, “A-aren’t you also a member of the Alchemist Association…”

“From now on, no.” Xia Zuoyi said.

There was a sudden uproar below.

The man’s face was especially stiff. He thought that it was because of him that a lord had withdrawn from the association.

Xia Zuoyi tapped the table with his knuckles, “Be quiet and listen to me!” 

His voice was not that loud, but it successfully stopped the discussions in the auction hall.

Some people could not help but say that if you want to quit the Alchemist Association, you need the permission of the president and several vice presidents. How could just you make your own decisions?

The Alchemist Association was not established in the Saint Airo Empire, but in a small country to the south.

—The status of the association in this small country was just like that of the Holy See in the empire. It was aloof and respected.

The Alchemist Association was established over a hundred years ago.

It was said that the reason for its formation was that a famous and talented alchemist master at that time called on alchemists everywhere in the hopes to establish an association that could let them communicate and help each other.

Back then, there were no factions just like now, and there were great differences and hostility between them… After all, times were different, and there was just a handful of alchemists.

With the support of a noble from a small country at that time, the initial Alchemist Association was established. It gradually grew and became what it was today.

But now the purpose of the association at the beginning of its establishment has long been lost with the passage of time…

Xia Zuoyi said that he wanted to quit the Alchemist Association, and no one could stop him.

He said again, “The president is content with pleasure and restraining money. Except for providing you with the identity of an alchemist, there are limited things he can do…”

In a word, the association was finished.

There was no longer an existence where alchemists could concentrate on experimenting, studying alchemy, and getting results.

Otherwise, no alchemist would leave the association to find a way out elsewhere, just like Chebman Norton has to pay a membership fee to the association every year after being recruited by the Ed Chamber of Commerce…

The Alchemist Association was no longer an independent organization serving alchemists, nor was it a defender of their interests.

Today, in addition to providing an alchemist identity and a useless platform, the association was a place where the president greedily gathers money…

“Let’s say, at present, who is qualified to create the same alchemist association?”

“Can not only provide you with money and equipment but also a place where you can study alchemy with peace of mind and no longer be entangled by foreign matters…”

Xia Zuoyi looked around and said, “Only me.” 

The alchemists were shocked by Desinia’s ambition. ‘Does he want to replace the Alchemist Association?!’

Their first response was ‘how would it be possible?’

But after calming down and thinking about it, they felt that it was not actually impossible…

After all, the alchemy tower had already existed for many years now.

First, there were already many regular alchemists in it. Second, behind the alchemy tower, there was Lord Desinia as the backing, so there was no shortage of money, resources, and equipment…

In a certain sense, the existence of the alchemy tower was really no different from that of the Alchemist Association.

Some people were shocked. ‘Was this purpose in mind when Desinia established the alchemy tower?!’

For a while, their gazes when watching Xia Zuoyi could not help but get complicated. ‘Lord Desinia’s mind was really unfathomable.’

Xia Zuoyi guessed some people’s thoughts at a glance but did not explain, leaving them to speculate at will.

After he brazenly publicized in the auction, without giving everyone time to react, he opened his mouth and pointed out what the four research results he brought were.

The first was a modified liquid soap, which comes in a special bottle. Just by gently squeezing it, a slightly viscous liquid would come out.

Just scrub it on wet palms to create a rich lather, and then rinse it with water, and the palm would become clean.

The second result was essential oils, which were used to care for and improve skin texture. After making sure your skin was clean, apply it to relax, balance oil, whiten, and so on.

This made the ladies in the auction house listen very seriously and in anticipation.

There were many ways to make essential oils, distillation was just one of them.

There was still the soaking method, pressing method, and so on.

Xia Zuoyi had tried several methods for the production of essential oils and finally chose the most labor-saving and time-saving distillation method.

The second floor of the auction house was a ring-shaped structure with curtains pulled down.

Segalot stood on the second floor facing the direction of the stage.

He gently lifted the curtain with his hands. From here, he could clearly see Xia Zuoyi asking the attendants to take the hand sanitizers and aromatic essential oils off the stage and hand them over to the curious aristocrats…

He began explaining that the liquid soap has different fragrances and could last for a period of time after washing hands. The essential oils on the other hand were made from petals or fruits, with a richer variety of scents…

After the exchange meeting, the two would be sold in the Thorns Chamber of Commerce. 

Segalot watched the little rose who had already captured everyone’s attention to him, and the corners of his mouth could not help but twitch slightly. His golden eyes were deep and focused as if something was surging inside and flowing slowly…

Archbishop Paul stood behind the Pope and did not dare to make a sound.

He bowed his head respectfully, but in his heart, he was thinking about how strange the Pope had been acting recently—he often stood in front of the statue of the God of Creation in the Holy Church for a long time.

Sometimes Paul surreptitiously observed—

Albeit a little weird.

But he thought that His Excellency always seemed to be distracted. He would always frown lightly when meditating about something only known to himself. Because of this, he would be even more afraid to look directly at his already majestic pair of golden eyes when they inadvertently meet.

Paul could not understand what was plaguing the Pope’s thoughts.

In the same way he could not comprehend why His Excellency did not sit in the lobby on the first floor of the auction house since wanted to watch this exchange meeting but stood on the second floor instead.

Lifting the curtain and looking down when there was no one around…

Paul could not help moving his slightly numb legs.

Exactly at this time.

Segalot said, “Go back and prepare some things. I want to leave the empire for a while.”

Paul answered “yes” subconsciously.

Immediately, he wondered, “Your Excellency, where are you going?”

Segalot glanced at him.

Paul realized immediately, ‘Oh, going to Desinian Territory!’

He then turned around and went down the second floor in a low-key and silent manner. After reaching the first floor, he left through another small door and went to the Holy Church to prepare the luggage for the Pope’s trip.
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