97: Potion Crucible, Alchemy Table

Under the cover of night.

After several more attempts.

Ron’s Mental Energy was completely depleted.

Seeing that it was nearing midnight, the time for intelligence refresh was approaching.

So, Ron rested and recovered his state.

Then, he heard a system prompt in his ear.

"Ding! Today's intelligence is as follows—"

"1. Official Potion Masters or Alchemists need to use a potion cauldron and an Alchemy synthesis table to refine tiered potions or alchemy constructs."

"2. The herb shop in Kula City's Exchange will sell the following items tomorrow—Click to expand."

"3. The Alchemy shop in Kula City's Exchange will sell the following items tomorrow—Click to expand."

"4. The difficulties and precautions for configuring a Tier 1 Life Potion are—Click to expand."

"5. The difficulties and precautions for configuring a Tier 1 mana potion are—Click to expand."

"6. Mountain Wolf Knight Alberto's true identity is the illegitimate son of the Kura Family's previous patriarch, who was left outside. After activating his werewolf bloodline, he returned to his family and was assigned to the Knight Order as a vice-captain."

"7. The current head of the Kura Family is the patriarch's eldest son, Thompson, a passionate and kind but impulsive and irritable person who is keen on solving problems through combat."

"8. Due to the monster riot on Windwhisper Plains, the Thieves' Guild saw an opportunity for profit and decided to establish a branch in Kula City."

"9. The Thieves' Guild has now dispatched an additional twenty personnel, including three Just Knights and one Armed Knight."

"10. The Thieves' Guild has decided that after the branch is established, it will immediately recruit members in the lower levels of Kula City to compete for territory with the Adventurers' Association."

"Magic cauldron and synthesis table..."

Ron's expression didn't change much when he saw the first piece of intelligence.

Because, in the Harrington couple's notes.

It had been mentioned what items were needed after becoming an official Potion Master or Alchemist.

Ron had always remembered this, but since he was only a magic apprentice before and hadn't activated his Spiritual Sea.

Therefore, even if he bought these two items, he couldn't use them.

"However, although these two items are expensive, they are not impossible to buy..."

Ron's gaze slid down to the second and third pieces of intelligence.

"It seems I'll have to go to the second floor of the Exchange again tomorrow."

In reality, truly good potion cauldrons and Alchemy synthesis tables were not sold at the Exchange.

Instead, they were at the Potion Masters Association and the Alchemist Association.

If Ron was willing to join these two associations, with his understanding of Potionology and Alchemy.

He might be able to directly get the opportunity to use a potion cauldron and Alchemy synthesis table for free.

However, Ron did not want to expose his abilities so early.

Therefore, he could only buy them with money.

Next, Ron briefly looked at the fourth and fifth pieces of intelligence, then continued to look down.

"Hmm? Mountain Wolf Knight Alberto is Thompson's biological uncle?"

"Without a doubt, Thompson is the Kura Family's next heir."

"But he is impulsive and irritable, perhaps this can be used to arrange a plan..."

Ron's eyes narrowed, revealing a thoughtful expression.

However, when he saw the last three pieces of intelligence.

His expression changed slightly, and his eyes brightened.

"Hmm? The Thieves' Guild is back?"

Ron was a little excited, recalling the intelligence refreshed in the past few days.

Previous intelligence showed that the Thieves' Guild had not found the ancient god coin in Kula City.

Therefore, they suspected that Magic Phantom Thief Patrick had already left with the ancient god coin.

Later, they relaxed their surveillance of Kula City, leaving only a small number of peripheral members to lie in wait.

However, these lurking personnel discovered that due to the monster riot.

All of Kula City's top forces had rushed to provide support.

Leaving less than a third of the strong individuals to guard it.

So, they felt this was a good time for an invasion and reported it to their superiors through special means.

The Thieves' Guild's leadership on Windwhisper Plains, after some discussion, approved the invasion plan.

They decided to send people in the next few days to establish a small branch in Kula City.

"Before, I was wondering what identity and method I should use."

"To stir up trouble in Kula City and provoke hostility from various forces towards the Saar Family."

"But now, with the Thieves' Guild attacking again, it just provides an opportunity that can be exploited!"

Ron's eyes flashed, and he had a plan in mind.

As early as his first visit to Kula City, after deciding to implement the 'drive the wolf to devour the tiger' strategy.

He had been considering how to enter the game in a safe and reasonable way.

After all, although the Saar Family secretly believed in the Blood Moon Sect.

Their strength was second among the six great noble families, second only to the Kura Family.

They had countless spies planted among the various forces.

Therefore, even if Ron had evidence of their Blood Sacrifice.

He did not dare to hand it over or expose it casually.

The reason was simple: the nobility and the high-ranking officials of these forces were all selfish individuals.

If dealing with the Saar Family brought no benefits, they would certainly not act easily.

Moreover, the most crucial point was.

Once the news leaked out and the Saar Family knew that Ron was the one who exposed their true colors.

Then, no matter what the Saar Family's fate was, they would surely launch a frantic retaliation against Ron.

At that time, Ron, a mere Apprentice Knight, even with the system.

Would find it very difficult to escape under the full pursuit of a noble force.

There was an even more important point: even if Ron could escape, his sister Alice was still in their hands!

Therefore, precisely because he considered all these factors.

Ron acted with such caution, even after obtaining the transaction ledger from Barto, he did not act rashly.

Instead, he steadily improved his strength and slowly made his plans.

"But now, if I put on the guise of the Thieves' Guild, everything becomes much easier..."

"After all, among the businesses the Thieves' Guild is involved in, the most crucial one is intelligence."

"Whether it's secrets between nobles, disputes between various forces, or even the privacy of the nine great sects, they are all involved!"

At this moment, Ron's lips curved upwards, and he took out his Alchemy notebook.

He flipped to the middle and looked at an alchemy construct on it.

"If I can refine this item, I won't even need to act personally to complete the plan..."

Ron's eyes narrowed slightly, and he immediately decided to refine this item in the next few days.

So, this morning.

Ron went to the Exchange and bought the necessary items.

Because this transaction involved a huge sum, costing a full three hundred ancient god coins.

And the items purchased were likely to attract attention.

Therefore, for caution, Ron once again activated his Alchemy mask and used an alternate identity for the purchase.