Chapter 1 Arriving at the Candlelight Firm

Arriving at the Candlelight Firm, Shi Feng directly led Youlan and the others inside.

As soon as they entered the first-floor hall of the Candlelight Firm, it was like entering a supermarket, with a dazzling array of goods on display, so many kinds that it was overwhelming.

Players from other cities and kingdoms felt like they had entered another world when they saw these items.

The current God's Domain was no longer what it was at the beginning. Lifestyle classes had not yet been developed, but now it was different. Lifestyle classes had gradually become one of the main goals of major guilds, and Shi Feng had attached great importance to lifestyle classes from the very beginning, in addition to absorbing a large number of advanced professionals.

Not only was the quantity of items produced sufficient, but there were also many types.

Currently, the Candlelight Firm sells more than a hundred kinds of self-made items. Although the level is relatively low and the practicality is not high, it will attract some players who need them to come and buy.

Moreover, the most powerful aspect of the Candlelight Firm compared to other firms is the sale of weapons and equipment.

In addition to the few sky-high priced Level 45 Dark-Gold equipment on display, there are a large number of Level 5 to Level 40 player-made equipment for sale, with qualities ranging from Bronze to Fine-Gold, which can satisfy those players who have just entered God's Domain.

In particular, the Level 40 weapons and equipment made by lifestyle players were already surrounded by people.

Although there are also many Level 40 weapons and equipment for sale on the market, Mithril and Fine-Gold equipment are extremely rare. Almost all major teams internally digest them. Even if they are really put out for sale, the prices are extremely expensive, far exceeding the market price.

However, the Candlelight Firm is different. The price is only slightly higher than the market price, and the quality ranges from Bronze to Fine-Gold. Among them, Mithril and Fine-Gold are the most produced, and as soon as they are made and placed on the counter, they are immediately snapped up.

"No wonder the Candlelight Firm is known as the number one firm in Star-Moon Kingdom. Its foundation is indeed good." Wu Ming, who was following Shi Feng, nodded slightly as he looked at the various commodities displayed in the hall.

The other lifestyle players were secretly shocked.

Before long, Shi Feng and others arrived at a special alchemist room on the top floor of the Candlelight Firm. At this time, the entire alchemist room was full of people, and they all turned their heads to look when they saw Shi Feng and the others arrive.

"Hmm, is Guild Leader Black Flame here for this ranking battle?"

"The Guild Leader is here in person. Is there something good happening?"

"Probably. Haven't you heard that Zero Wing City has already been built? Maybe someone will be assigned to be the manager of the Candlelight Firm in Zero Wing City. After all, Store Manager Youyu can't manage so many places alone."

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When everyone saw Shi Feng walking in, they whispered to each other, becoming even more excited about this ranking battle.

"Guild Leader, you're here. I've already arranged what you said before. There are a total of 323 alchemists participating in the test this time, including 244 Intermediate Alchemists and 79 Advanced Alchemists. The ranking battle can start now." Youyu Weixiao (Melancholy Smile) walked up to Shi Feng and said.

Youlan and the others behind Shi Feng couldn't help but gasp when they heard Youyu Weixiao say this.

"Zero Wing actually has so many Advanced Alchemists?" Youlan glanced at the crowd and couldn't believe it was true.

Before, when she saw these people, she thought they were all the alchemists in the Zero Wing Guild, which was about the same as the current Underworld.

But now it seems that the gap is a bit too big. There are more than 300 Intermediate and above alchemists alone. If you count those Beginner Alchemists and Alchemy Apprentices, wouldn't the number be close to a thousand?

Moreover, the number of Advanced Alchemists is really a bit terrifying.

Underworld only has nearly 20 Advanced Alchemists so far, but the Candlelight Firm actually has four times that number...

Wu Ming on the side couldn't help but become more motivated.

"Okay, I have another alchemist here who wants to participate in the ranking battle. That makes 80 Advanced Alchemists in one group, and the other Intermediate Alchemists in another group." Shi Feng nodded, not at all surprised by the current number of Advanced Alchemists in the Candlelight Firm.

Because of Zero Wing's expansion, coupled with the environment of the Candlelight Firm, and the news of alchemy tools he spread, it is normal to attract so many Advanced Alchemists.

In fact, there could have been more, but the evolution of God's Domain has led to many changes in lifestyle classes, especially in job advancement. In the past, advancement only required satisfying proficiency, but now advancement not only requires satisfying quantity, but also requires players to pass the assessment of the Lifestyle Association to ensure that the success rate of producing the specified items reaches a certain level.

Otherwise, the many alchemists cultivated by the guild would have become Advanced Alchemists in large numbers, and it wouldn't be that the number is so small now.

Immediately, Wu Ming joined the Advanced Alchemist competition team.

"By the way, in addition to the inherent benefits of this ranking competition, the top three players will also have the opportunity to learn this Advanced Alchemy Recipe, the Mana Amplification Potion." Shi Feng then took out a large book from his backpack and placed it on the stone table, clicking to display the effect of the Mana Amplification Potion.

As everyone in the audience finished reading the description of the Mana Amplification Potion, the entire place fell silent.

"No way, this is a Berserk-type potion!"

"Advanced Berserk Potion? Then it must have a unique refining technique. If I can learn that technique, it will be easier to break through to become an Alchemy Master. I must win the top three this time."

The alchemists present, including Wu Ming, who didn't have much enthusiasm for the competition before, began to shine when they saw the Mana Amplification Potion.

Advanced Alchemy Recipes are different from ordinary Alchemy Recipes. They all have different refining techniques and skills. Learning them will be of greater help in creating potions in the future. If you are an alchemist dedicated to researching Berserk potions, then these are indispensable alchemy techniques and skills.

"Wuyin, this is your chance. Haven't you always wanted to create an advanced Berserk-type potion to break through to become a Master? If you can get this recipe, then you will be sure to become an Alchemy Master." A female alchemist looked at Miao Wuyin beside her and said.

"Yes, this thing will indeed help me a lot. As long as I get first place, plus that set of Beryl equipment, I can become an Alchemy Master in one fell swoop." Miao Wuyin nodded, determined to get the Mana Amplification Potion on the stone table, and she has the confidence and capital to do so. After all, her technical level has been constantly improving during this period.

Looking at the motivated Wu Ming and Miao Wuyin, Shi Feng just smiled and didn't say anything more.

"Everything has been said, you can enter your respective alchemy rooms later. The final result will be judged based on the success rate and speed of production." Shi Feng said, "Also, the items produced during this period do not need to use any external objects, and can only be made using the alchemy equipment designated by the guild."

Everyone was not surprised to hear this.

The test of lifestyle classes is completely a test of technical level, so it is not to say that Intermediate Alchemists are necessarily worse than Advanced Alchemists. Many players have just started learning, and even if their technical level is enough, they need to accumulate proficiency to become Advanced Alchemists.

Therefore, the ranking is divided into Intermediate and Advanced. Intermediate Alchemists make intermediate items, and Advanced Alchemists make advanced items. The final win or loss is determined by the success rate and speed, which can be said to be very fair.

Then everyone entered the designated alchemy rooms according to Youyu Weixiao's arrangement.

"Guild Leader, is this really okay?" Youyu Weixiao looked at the people who had already entered the alchemy rooms, slightly worried.

In order to attract alchemists, it was previously announced that even formal members of the Candlelight Firm could compete for the right to use Dark-Gold alchemy equipment. Although it did attract many very strong alchemists, it was a waste to let these non-internal members use the valuable alchemy equipment. If internal members used it, they might be able to cultivate Alchemy Masters faster.

"How is the basic alchemy technique learning of those internal members going?" Shi Feng did not answer Youyu Weixiao's worries, but instead asked.

"One-third of the people have completely learned a designated basic alchemy technique. According to what you said, they can borrow the Mystic Moon Codex once for each technique they learn. The most powerful person has borrowed it four times, and others have generally borrowed it twice." Youyu Weixiao didn't understand why Shi Feng was asking this.

Although the basic alchemy technique is good, it is only the basics after all. Among the formal alchemists participating in this competition, there are many masters, especially Miao Wuyin. If she becomes an internal member of Candlelight, she has a complete chance to directly become an Alchemy Master.

"That's enough." Shi Feng smiled and did not make any explanation, "Next, let's take a look at the results."

The conditions he offered to the outside world were indeed extremely generous, but it was not so easy to get them.