Chapter 551: Gossip
Chapter 551: Gossip
In the wooden cabin on the first floor of Ilina's laboratory at the Alchemy College of Shazhou Beastmaster University, three people sat around a table.
Li Qian listened to Lanxin Ouyang's explanation, maintaining his attentive posture without interrupting.
Lanxin Ouyang glanced at the two of them and, after a moment's thought, continued, "This potion is very challenging to concoct and requires the addition of numerous harmonizing agents."
"Most importantly, the materials here are of only two types: one is Ice School, and the other is Fire School. The energy conflicts involved are inevitable and will undoubtedly be frequent."
Li Qian sensed the underlying meaning in her words and tentatively asked, "Does this mean that the materials required to concoct this potion might be quite substantial?"
Lanxin Ouyang nodded slightly upon hearing Li Qian's question, "That's inevitable. Additionally, the time required will also be relatively long."
"After all, I have more than just this one project on my hands." She paused before continuing, "If I take on this project, I can assure you that the research will be completed by the end of this semester."
"Of course, if your research is urgent and you can't wait, you can also try finding another alchemist."
Li Qian listened to Lanxin Ouyang's suggestion but shook his head decisively, "No, I won't burden you further. Since we've approached Dean Ouyang, we naturally trust you completely. Although the time until the end of the term is not short, I can afford to wait."
Without pausing, he focused his gaze on Lanxin Ouyang, "How should the compensation be calculated?"
"Prepare the materials yourself!" Lanxin Ouyang replied, "Additionally, help me evolve a Tidal Sea Spirit. Rest assured, I'll prepare the base beast and the resources required for evolution."
"Alright, then I'll trouble you, Dean Ouyang." Li Qian agreed without hesitation upon hearing Lanxin Ouyang's conditions.
After all, the conditions set by Lanxin Ouyang were not excessive, and for Li Qian, it was a simple task.
Moreover, following the usual practice, he didn't need to prepare the evolution materials; he only needed to preside over the process.
In reality, if it weren't for the need to free up time for his own research, he would gladly assist with pet evolution.
Especially for high-level, high-potential pets, as these pets are of great use to humanity as a whole.
However, if Li Qian were to take on this task, he wouldn't have time for anything else. Even if he devoted all 24 hours of his day to it, it might not be enough.
Afterward, they spent about half an hour discussing the finer details. Then, Li Qian and Wu You left the wooden cabin.
"From now until the end of the term, there's still over three months left. Isn't that a bit too long?" Wu You suddenly spoke up as they made their way back.
Li Qian glanced at her irritably, "Over three months is a normal pace, not a day too late."
"Moreover, researching the Icefire Dragon is no simple task. The potion is just one aspect of my plan. Even if we reach the end of the term, whether other aspects are ready is still uncertain."
"So, I'm already very satisfied with this progress. Furthermore, within Shazhou Beastmaster University, I doubt there's a teacher with higher alchemy skills than Dean Ouyang."
Seeing that Wu You wanted to say something, Li Qian guessed her thoughts and explained with a smile, "Don't compare it to your own evolution. That time was just a fortuitous coincidence.
"And, go to Secret Realm Number Three and ask around. See if there's any Breeder whose research can be completed in ten days or half a month."
Li Qian felt that Wu You, the Winged woman, had been with him for a while now, and he noticed a slight change in her attitude.
In his mind, evolution was like pulling out a radish or picking wild vegetables. It was true that with Achievement Points, it could be that simple, but it certainly wasn't the norm.
As Li Qian started to tease her, Wu You pouted and made a sound of agreement, but her eyes were spinning with thoughts.
After taking a few steps, she suddenly spoke up, "Oh, right, I just looked it up online and found some gossip related to Dean Ouyang. Want to hear it?"
"Don't go around asking about gossip, especially about our teachers," Li Qian's expression turned serious after hearing Wu You's words. "But since you've already looked it up, go ahead and tell me. It won't hurt to listen."
As soon as he finished speaking, a mocking 'tsk' sound came from the side.
Li Qian didn't get angry but remained silent, waiting to see if Wu You would continue. He knew that in this situation, if she held back, it would be her who felt uncomfortable.
Indeed, after just a few seconds, the Winged woman couldn't hold back anymore. She opened her mouth and said, "Do you know why Dean Ouyang looks like this?"
"Why?" Li Qian asked, genuinely curious. Who would remain forever in this Lolita-like state without growing up? Something must have happened.
Wu You chuckled, "I've looked into a lot of information and browsed many forums. I've gathered two versions of the rumors."
Seeing Li Qian's eager-to-listen posture, her gossip-seeking attribute was instantly maxed out. She turned her head slightly, "The first version, which is also the most widespread one, says that Dean Ouyang researched a special potion that can unlock the extraordinary potential of the human body. She tested it on herself, and due to the potion's side effects, she ended up like this, forever maintaining the appearance of a seventeen or eighteen-year-old!"
Li Qian listened to the rumor without showing any reaction. This first version was ordinary and didn't surprise him at all.
Seeing Li Qian's lack of reaction, Wu You's lips curled up slightly, "As for the second version, it's a bit bizarre. They say that our Dean Ouyang had a childhood friend."
"That childhood friend was a few years older than Dean Ouyang. They grew up together, and it seems they even had a marriage agreement."
"It's said that because her childhood friend liked her petite and dependent appearance, she directly took a potion that could maintain her looks."
"The rumor goes that this special potion would become ineffective once she got married, allowing her to regain her original appearance..."
The Winged woman suddenly stopped, leaving Li Qian hanging and itching to know more. He glared at her in 'threat'.
Under Li Qian's intense gaze, the Winged woman didn't hesitate and continued with the rumor, "But, as they say, man proposes, God disposes. Who would've thought that in the year her childhood friend graduated, an accident occurred."
"While training in the Dimensional Plane, they encountered danger and fell into a perilous place, never to be seen again."
"That's Dean Ouyang's love story. To be honest, it's quite touching. Dean Ouyang has remained chaste for her childhood friend all this time..."
(End of Chapter)
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