Chapter 68 The Goodwill of the Alchemist Guild
At this time, a maid came in from outside. Although she was a bit old, she was well maintained and had great charm. Even though she was over 30 years old, she still couldn't hide the charm between her eyebrows.

She handed over a storage ring and then turned and left.

Fa Ma smiled and handed the ring to Gu Fengchen, saying, "These are all worthless medicinal herbs. It can be considered a meeting gift."

Gu Fengchen took it over readily.

At this time, Fa Ma suddenly sighed and said, "By the way, I'm not complaining to you. I'm just simply talking about the current situation of our Alchemist Guild. In fact, our current Alchemist Guild is proud to put it nicely, and arrogant to put it bluntly. Most alchemists are completely arrogant. The Alchemist Guild is now in a completely pathological development trend. Of course, I am also responsible."

Fa Ma sighed, but his words could not conceal his disappointment and loss.

"In fact, what worries me the most is that our Alchemist Guild has no successors. Gu He, the champion of the last Alchemy Conference, is now known as the Alchemy King. Although he has the title of Alchemy King, we all know his talent. It will be difficult for him to break through the seventh rank in his lifetime. Moreover, he has no sense of belonging to our Alchemist Guild. So in fact, our Alchemist Guild is already in a state of lack of successors and is completely on the decline."

"So don't be fooled by the guild's apparent size. In reality, it's better not to mention it."

Gu Fengchen looked at the old man opposite him, and messages from the other party emerged in his mind.

The president of the Alchemist Guild, Fa Ma, is the most respected elder among the alchemists in the entire Jia Ma Empire. Even though Dan King Gu He has broken through to the realm of a sixth-rank alchemist, he still cannot replace the transcendent status of President Fa Ma.

Every alchemist has been guided by President Fa Ma before embarking on the path of alchemy step by step, even the Alchemy King Gu He is no exception.

So if we really talk about prestige, President Fa Ma is definitely much higher than Dan King Gu He.

Gu Fengchen thought for a moment and said seriously, "The deformed social status of alchemists in Douqi Continent has already been formed. It is indeed difficult to change it. The only thing to do is to collect more resources, attract more alchemists to join, and continue to grow."

Gu Fengchen felt that the alchemist could be proud as he wanted, as he had the capital to be proud.

At least it's a bit of an unfounded worry?
A gap between the old and the new?

No, there is also Xiao Huohuo. Although we don’t know where the ring has gone now, Xiao Huohuo is a time traveler after all. Even if there is no Yao Chen, he should be able to get in touch with the art of alchemy.

However, Fa Ma didn't buy into Gu Fengchen's tricks at all. His eyes became fiery. "Young friend, your cultivation talent is amazing. No one in the empire can compare to you. And your attainments in alchemy are also unmatched. May I invite you to become a member of our Alchemist Guild? In the future, whether it is medicinal resources or various props and medicine cauldrons, you can get discounts when you come to our Alchemist Guild to buy them."

Are you trying to win me over?

No, it's more like he wants to win over the people behind me.

Gu Fengchen understood Fa Ma's meaning instantly. No wonder this old man insisted on inviting him to have tea alone.

This is an attempt to win me over for the Alchemist Guild.

Come to think of it, I am already a third-rank alchemist at such a young age, and I also possess a strange fire. My future achievements will definitely not be lower than that of Gu He.

Although Fa Ma's move seemed a bit like poaching from the royal family, he still proposed it in a roundabout way because he didn't want to miss a good opportunity.

He just discovered that the little princess Yaoyue's attitude towards Gu Fengchen was a little strange, so he guessed that there might be a shadow of the royal family behind this kid, but so what? Gu Fengchen smiled and said, "President Fa Ma, this is natural."

"Hahaha, little friend Chen is straightforward."

The two chatted happily.

"By the way, my friend, do you need some medicinal herbs to strengthen your soul power?" Fa Ma suddenly changed the subject and asked.

Although he now has the Seven Illusions Green Spirit Saliva, Gu Fengchen does not know to what extent the Taotie Seal will pollute his soul. However, it is always good to prepare more medicinal herbs that can increase the power of the soul.

Gu Fengchen nodded, "I am indeed looking for some medicinal herbs to increase soul power."

"Friend Chen, the imperial capital is holding an auction recently. One of the items on auction is the Lingbai Seven Souls Branch. This item is a very pure material for increasing soul power. It is said that many alchemists want to bid for this item."

Lingbai Seven Souls Branch?
Gu Fengchen raised his eyebrows. He had heard Yafei talk about this matter.

It is because of this Lingbai Seven Souls Branch that many alchemists in the Jia Ma Empire came to the Jia Ma Holy City, and most of them came for this Lingbai Seven Souls Branch.

Because of the arrival of many alchemists, the holy city of the Gama Empire became a gathering place for all kinds of people.

However, Gu Fengchen had no idea about this kind of bidding itself. After all, it would be difficult for him to win this auction item with his wealth.

Soul power is like poison to alchemists, no one can refuse it.

However, just because there was no means to obtain it before doesn't mean that it is impossible now. Since President Fa Ma said so, it is definitely not just a casual remark.

He looked at President Fa Ma with burning eyes, frowned and asked, "President Fa Ma, do you have a way to get this Lingbai Seven Souls Branch?"

Fa Ma raised his lips slightly like an old fox and said with a smile: "Although the Lingbai Seven Souls Branch is on the auction list of this auction, in fact, this auction item has already been purchased by us in the name of the Alchemist Guild. So, although the Miter Auction House is still using this as a gimmick to promote it, in fact, this auction item has already been bought by us."

When Gu Fengchen heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

Damn it, what the hell were you complaining about before, saying that the alchemist acted eccentrically and had an arrogant personality? Your behavior was also very unkind, okay?

Aren't you also taking advantage of your privileges as an alchemist?
Fa Ma glanced at Gu Fengchen's strange expression, coughed twice and said, "What are you afraid of? Miter Auction House has cooperated with our Alchemist Guild. As soon as we learned about this auction item, we bought it at a high price. You know, soul power is as attractive to alchemists as candy is to a three-year-old child. Moreover, I don't take advantage of them. I bought it at the market price. They also used the Lingbai Seven Soul Branches to promote it. It's the best of both worlds."

Isn't this pure privilege?

Gu Fengchen sighed, but he also understood the thoughts of Mittel Auction House.

The Lingbai Seven Souls Branch is certainly very valuable, but if the Mittel family can use this medicinal ingredient to establish a good relationship with the Alchemist Guild, then this deal will not be a loss at all.

(End of this chapter)