chsdbacks Chapter 171 Hunt for Alchemy Ingredients
Chapter 171 Hunt for Alchemy Ingredients
"Let's go back to the Quest Hall and ask for quests that specifically give alchemy ingredients as drops," Leon said, and the others nodded in agreement.
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They made their way back to the Quest Hall, navigating through the bustling streets of Sin City. Unlike other floors, where law and order were somewhat maintained, Sin City was ruled by strength and reputation. People either avoided trouble or thrived in chaos.
As they entered the grand hall, the scent of ink and parchment mixed with the faint metallic smell of blood. The receptionist, a tall woman with fox-like ears and a playful smirk, glanced at them.
"Back so soon?" she teased. "What can I do for you this time?"
Leon stepped forward. "We're looking for quests that reward alchemy ingredients—rare ones, preferably."
She raised an eyebrow. "Ah, alchemists, huh? Not many people take those quests seriously. Most just go for monster hunts or treasure raids. But let's see..." She flipped through a thick book before pulling out a few quest sheets.
"Here are some that might interest you." She handed over three options:
[Venomous Bloom Hunt] – Retrieve the petals of the Nightshade Bloom, a rare plant guarded by venomous insects deep within the Blackthorn Swamp.
Reward: High-grade alchemy materials and 800 Ascender Points.
Difficulty: A-rank.
[Heart of the Magma Lotus] – Collect the fiery core of a Magma Lotus that grows near active lava pits in the Volcanic Rift.
Reward: Fire-elemental alchemy materials and 1,200 Ascender Points.
Difficulty: S-rank.
[The Crimson Serpent's Core] – Defeat the Crimson Serpent and extract its alchemical core.
Reward: A legendary alchemy catalyst and 2,000 Ascender Points.
Difficulty: SS-rank.
Leon whistled, impressed by the options. "Damn, these aren't easy."
Roman grinned. "Then let's not give them the chance."
With a swift motion, he summoned a gust of wind, dispersing the mist before it could thicken. Lilian and Roselia launched precise magical attacks, burning through the Crawlers before they could retreat into the ground.
Naval, who had been silent up until now, gracefully stepped forward, slicing the last one with an ethereal blade, leaving behind only a faint shimmer in the air.
"Efficient," Leon complimented.
Naval simply shrugged. "I don't waste movements."
After dealing with the creatures, the group carefully scanned the area. It was Roselia who finally spotted a cluster of Nightshade Blooms, their dark purple petals glowing faintly under the moonlight.
"These flowers bloom only at night," she explained. "They absorb mana from the surroundings, which is why they're so potent for alchemy."
Leon knelt down, carefully cutting the stems with an enchanted dagger to preserve their properties. "We got what we came for. Let's get out before something bigger shows up."
Just as he said that, the swamp began to tremble.
A deep, guttural roar echoed through the air as a massive creature emerged from the murky waters—a Swamp King Basilisk, its golden eyes gleaming as it locked onto them.
The Basilisk was an apex predator, known to petrify its prey with its gaze before devouring them whole. However, before it could use its ability, Leon activated Sage Eyes, countering its effects.
"Don't look directly at its eyes!" he warned the others.
Milim cracked her knuckles. "Finally, something worth punching!"
Before anyone could stop her, she leapt at the Basilisk, delivering a devastating punch to its head, sending it crashing into a nearby tree.
Roselia sighed. "She never listens."
Lilian and Naval used barrier magic to shield the group, while Roman took the opportunity to enhance Leon's sword with a powerful enchantment.
"Go for its heart!" Roman instructed.
Leon nodded, dashing forward. Using the opening Milim created, he pierced the Basilisk's chest with his sword, unleashing a surge of mana.
The creature let out a final roar before collapsing, its enormous body shaking the ground.