Severin naturally omitted the fact that he was already a third-grade medium-rank alchemist.
Zeke was completely lost for words. 'Just how shameless can he be? I've already given him plenty of third-grade low-rank herbs, and he's now asking for medium-rank ones?'
Nevertheless, the losses that he would suffer in currying favor with such a competent alchemist would be worth the gains if Severin gave him more pills in the future. After all, the effects brought upon by one of these pills were worth the loss of several spiritual herbs. He smiled and took out seven sprigs of third-grade medium-rank herbs. "These are very difficult to find. We have some back at the Skystream Province Mansion, but most of them are kept with the fifth elder. He didn't tag along with us, so I can only give you these."
Severin glanced at them and took six out of the seven. "Thank you so much for these. That last one isn't suited for alchemy, so I won't take it."
"Haha, you're more than welcome!" Zeke put them away and smiled heartily. "I can have someone deliver more to you if I come across any in the future. We're friends, after all, and I'll be happy to help you as long as it allows you to make progress in alchemy."
"I be sure to return the favor next time!" Severin smiled. He knew that Zeke was helping him because in exchange for receiving more pills in the future.
In the evening, Severin and the others brought Zeke's group out for dinner. Over the next two days, Severin had some free time and was thus able to refine some pills. When it was time to make their journey to Oolong City, they all left together and arrived the next morning.
Nana was on top of the moon as well. She gave her father a thumbs up and said, "You're amazing, Father! Your plan is super great! Severin won't know what's coming for him! He'll probably be super happy to have received your invitation."
Logan smiled bitterly. "He's a talented person, and he's also a county governor. Killing him I out of the question. We can only castrate him and destroy his attainment. We wouldn't want him to cause us any trouble in the future. After all, a person as talented as him would have a bright future ahead of him."
Nana nodded. "I'll tell Franko then. He'll be happy to hear that. Severin is oblivious to his impending castration! I bet he's excited that he has the chance to meet you."
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