I Can Recognize Everything, But the Information is Wrong-Chapter 201 - 165: The Clever and Agile Dragon Pill Master

"The three Two-headed Fish are not as big as yesterday's, but they are also not small."

The Water Official looked at Tian Lin and found his behavior somewhat strange. He couldn't help but ask, "Senior Tian, you aren't a Beast Tamer by any chance, are you?"

Beast Tamers can control spirit beasts, but there had never been a Beast Tamer in Pingyang City, though there were quite a few in the North Wilderness.

Moreover, if Tian Lin really were a Beast Tamer, he would have better ways to earn Spirit Stones. Why would he bother going fishing?

The Water Official was puzzled, but Tian Lin just smiled and said, "I won't be taking these Two-headed Fish back with me this time, just appraise them and give me a discount."

The Two-headed Fish in his house had not yet been finished; taking more fish back would most likely just rot in the end.

The Water Official nodded and busily counted out sixty-five Spirit Stones to give to Tian Lin.

As he saw Tian Lin about to leave, he thought for a bit and plucked up the courage to say:

"Since Two-headed Fish aren't worth too many Spirit Stones, Senior Tian, it would indeed be best if you have an opportunity to hunt the Five Elements Jiao. Even a young one could fetch fifty to sixty Mid-grade Spirit Stones."

How could Tian Lin not want to catch a Five Elements Jiao?

But the whereabouts of the Five Elements Jiao are unpredictable, and they are not so easily caught.

He bid farewell to the Water Official, and strode back to his residence.

Yu'er, noticing that Tian Lin did not go to the kitchen to show off the Two-headed Fish, cleverly refrained from asking Tian Lin about his catch for the day.

As she instructed the kitchen to prepare food, she brewed tea for Tian Lin and said, "The girl next door, Zhong'er, said that the Alchemist is coming out of seclusion tomorrow."

Tian Lin directly asked her, "Have you inquired about what Alchemist likes? Do you know what would be the best gift to present?"

Tian Lin was quite at ease with Yu'er's handling of people and household matters; in fact, for many social interactions, he recognized that she knew as much as or was even better than him.

Since Tian Lin himself deeply disliked social engagements, he found it could save him a lot of peace of mind by directly asking her.

"Alchemist himself does not lack Spirit Stones but is fond of various strange and peculiar tales about Alchemists. Today, I went out and spent about a hundred Silver, and had a copy of 'North Wilderness Demon Core Records' made.

Just take this book tomorrow, along with some good words from Zhong'er, and that should suffice."

Tian Lin frowned slightly. Though one hundred Silver isn't much, and he was not so stingy as to begrudge such expenses,

given that one hundred Silver isn't a significant amount, he wondered if such a gift might seem too insubstantial.

"What do you mean by having a copy of 'North Wilderness Demon Core Records' made?"

Upon hearing Tian Lin's question, Yu'er hurriedly explained, "All the good biographies have been bought by the Alchemist himself, and it's hard to find new and interesting stories about Alchemists on the market.

So, I figured why not find a storyteller to just make up some random stories; it's likely the Alchemist won't know whether the stories are true or false."

Tian Lin was somewhat speechless; he took the fabricated book from Yu'er.

It was a story about a young man with the last name Zhang, with ordinary aptitude, who used demon cores to refine medicine in the North Wilderness and thus changed his destiny against the odds.

"Alright, let's try this together tomorrow."

The next morning, the two of them set out early.

Tian Lin had heard Yu'er mention Zhong'er several times before and only now realized she was just a girl of thirteen or fourteen.

Although young, she had a very imposing manner.

Though polite in front of Tian Lin, she couldn't hide a proud demeanor, seemingly placing herself on an equal level with Tian Lin.

The saying goes that a dog borrows the might of its master; clearly, in the eyes of the young girl, Tian Lin ranked lower than her own young master, and since they were coming to request a meeting, she dared not offend her.

How laughable that she was smug in her small triumphs, not understanding respect or rank—yet paradoxically, she guessed correctly, as Tian Lin indeed came asking for a favor.

Zhong'er led Tian Lin into the main house, then took Yu'er to talk downstairs.

Soon enough, the portly Alchemist entered the room and plunked down into the armchair by the table, picking up his tea for a sip.

His cultivation at the Early-stage Foundation Establishment, coupled with his obese figure that seemed listless and even had dark circles under his eyes, genuinely surprised Tian Lin.

Tian Lin greeted with a bow, but it was the Alchemist who spoke first:

"Speak your business. I still need to go to Duobao Pavilion to exchange Elixirs for Spirit Stones soon; I don't have time to delay with you."

Tian Lin wasn't offended by his tone and asked the Alchemist, "I heard that you, Alchemist, have recently been refining the Buddha Demon Pill?"

The Alchemist raised his eyebrows and looked at Tian Lin skeptically: "What are you trying to say? Are you here to mock me for overestimating my abilities?"

Tian Lin hurriedly explained, "I, Tian, do not mean that at all. Instead, I am interested in Alchemist's Buddha Demon Pill and wish to buy some at a reduced price from you."

The Alchemist stood up, his gaze toward Tian Lin filled with doubt.

Though he wouldn't let others criticize the wrong methods he used in refining the Buddha Demon Pill, he also knew well that the Buddha Demon Pills he produced were failures.

Such waste pills were only bought by Duobao Pavilion because he was a Tributor of the Tong Family.

But ordinary people, who would waste their money buying such Elixirs?

"You might as well speak directly about what you're planning. I don't have the patience to beat around the bush."

Seeing this, Tian Lin no longer beat around the bush and directly stated:

"Although I have obtained your Buddha Demon Pill, I suffer from not knowing the Buddha and Demon Freedom Skill—"

"So you thought to spend a little money, under the guise of buying my elixirs to curry favor with me, and then acquire the Buddha and Demon Freedom Skill for free?"

The Alchemist stood up and sneered:

"You all think of me, Dragon, as a fool to be deceived, don't you? If you want the Buddha and Demon Freedom Skill, you can have it for ten top-grade Spirit Stones, non-negotiable."

After saying this, he promptly kicked Tian Lin out of the house, leaving no room for negotiation.

Outside the house, Yu'er, who heard the conflict from inside, hurried over. The Alchemist then spoke to Zhong'er, who followed her:

"This world is full of those with treacherous hearts; that's why I dislike dealing with these tributors. Zhong'er, I will be going out shortly, be sure to lock the door tightly. Don't let anyone take the opportunity to steal the Buddha and Demon Freedom Skill from the cabinet."

Hearing this, Tian Lin couldn't help but be stunned.

The Alchemist said everyone thought of him as a fool, desiring to deceive him, something Tian Lin initially did not believe, as a friendship with an alchemist holds significant weight, and no one would want to offend without good reason.

But seeing this, it seems reasonable that others think the Alchemist a fool.

And facing such a profitable fool, it indeed feels cruel not to deceive him.

Tian Lin exchanged a glance with Yu'er, suppressing a smile, and bowed to the Alchemist saying, "Since Dragon has matters to attend to, I, Tian, will visit another time."

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He spoke as he stepped out the door, just as Mr. and Mrs. Gao He approached carrying two oil-paper parcels.

The Gao He couple gave Tian Lin a peculiar look, then chuckled: "Tian, did you also come to deceive—or shall we say, visit—the Alchemist?"

Tian Lin laughed, asking, "The two of you also have matters with the Alchemist?"

The Gao He couple then asked Tian Lin, "Did your business go well?"

Tian Lin shook his head, and Gao He leaned in close to whisper:

"This Alchemist is deeply devoted to the Alchemy Dao and generally despises mundane matters and social interactions. However, he is a good person, as long as you frequently engage with him, he won't let his friends suffer."

Tian Lin laughed. At this moment, Mrs. Gao tugged at Gao He's sleeve, prompting him to halt the conversation.

After the Gao He couple entered the house, Tian Lin and Yu'er returned to the courtyard.

The two didn't speak for a while until they entered the main house, where Yu'er then proposed to Tian Lin:

"In the past two days, Cui'er has gotten close with Zhong'er, and Zhong'er is a person who loves bargains. Otherwise, shall we have Cui'er offer some silver later to persuade Zhong'er to steal the Buddha and Demon Freedom Skill for us?"

Tian Lin frowned and said, "The Alchemist is an honest man, using silver to bribe Zhong'er to steal his belongings is not the act of a gentleman."

He changed his tone and said, "Forget about the silver, give Zhong'er a Low Grade Spirit Stone, and have her steal the Buddha and Demon Freedom Skill for us.

After we study the technique, we can return it to the Alchemist."

If it were from evil hands, Tian Lin would not feel any guilt in stealing the technique.

However, stealing the technique from the Alchemist's hands surprisingly made Tian Lin feel a bit guilty.

But with the Alchemist asking for ten top-grade Spirit Stones in exchange for the technique, where would he get so many Spirit Stones?

He decided to keep this debt in his mind, to repay if possible in the future.

With Tian Lin's approval, Yu'er immediately went to find Cui'er.

Tian Lin wasn't sure when the Gao He couple left the Long family's house, but by sunset, the 'playing' Cui'er returned with the Buddha and Demon Freedom Skill.

Tian Lin opened the technique, memorized it thoroughly, and then returned it to Cui'er.

Thinking it over, Tian Lin said to Cui'er, "I suppose you also looked over this technique and know that without the Buddha Demon Pill, it's not something ordinary people can cultivate.

I don't care if you choose to cultivate it, but you must never disclose or sell it. If it comes to light, I can flee, but you and your sister might not escape."

Cui'er held grudges in her heart towards Tian Lin but dared not show it on her face, quickly nodding in agreement.

Once she left, Tian Lin returned to his room and took out the 'Buddha Demon Pill' bought from the warehouse.

Seeing Tian Lin handling the useless pill with so much care made Yu'er somewhat speechless and helpless.

Everyone says the Alchemist is foolish, but in Yu'er's eyes, her own master isn't any better.

The tributors from the warehouse had already explicitly said that it was a useless pill and couldn't be used to cultivate the Buddha and Demon Freedom Skill.

Yet, her master, who loves a bargain, really thought this cheaply acquired useless pill could be used to cultivate the Buddha and Demon Freedom Skill.

If this elixir truly had such an effect, why would it fall into the hands of ordinary tributors to take advantage of?