Chapter 1693 Banned Materials <TOC> Chapter 1695 The Traveler and the Sleepless
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Upon entering the inner chamber, Viking gestured for Angel to take the main seat, and then lit the candelabra on the long table.
In the flickering candlelight, Viking began with a slight hesitation, “Lord, before I explain the reason, may I be so bold as to ask a question?”
Angel gave a noncommittal nod.
“Do you intend to use the Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstone that you purchased for alchemy, or… is there another purpose?” Viking seemed wary of being misunderstood, adding after he asked, “I don’t wish to pry into your intentions, Lord. If you choose not to answer, that’s fine.”
Angel looked at Viking, and though Viking’s question seemed softer in its approach, the essence of it was not much different from what Snow had previously asked. It implied that the sale of the Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstone might be the “trouble” Snow referred to. Could it be related to the application of the Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstone?
The Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstone, distinct from other magical bloodstones, has a pronounced effect on “emotions and desires”. Could it be that some individual, or perhaps a particular group, uses this stone to control desires?
Of course, not only can the Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstone control desires, but it can also intensify and release personal desires. Yet, when considering its ability to amplify desires, there are other magical materials that can be used as substitutes. Thus, it wouldn’t solely rely on the Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstone.
While Angel’s thoughts raced in his mind, he quickly answered Viking’s question in reality.
“It’s for alchemy.” Angel did not hide the truth. Being an alchemist himself, purchasing magical materials for alchemical purposes was nothing out of the ordinary.
“That’s good to hear,” Viking seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and under Angel’s watchful eyes, he began to explain, “Actually, the ban on the sale of the Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstone only began in the past six months.”
“This matter is somewhat related to the world of alchemy,” Viking softly remarked under Angel’s puzzled gaze, “Lord, you must be aware of… the Profound Alchemy Association, right?”
The Profound Alchemy Association? When the name was mentioned by Viking, Angel did not have much of a reaction. Instead, it was Onassis on the other side who furrowed his brows.
The Profound Alchemy Association, by its name, seems to be an organization associated with alchemy. However, deep within, they have been permeated to the core by the Supreme Demon God from the Abyss. To be precise, the foundation of the Profound Alchemy Association is to offer their unwavering faith to this Supreme Demon God. They utilize the power of the Demon God’s mark to enhance their alchemical prowess.
Anything related to the Abyss Demon God, especially the Supreme Demon God, is no trivial matter. That’s exactly why Onassis frowned, regretting agreeing to hear about this from Viking.
“I’m aware,” Angel responded calmly, revealing not just his knowledge but the fact that he had once entered the inner sanctum of the Profound Alchemy Association. Even though there are significant concerns about the background of the Profound Alchemy Association, their internal symposiums often showcase precious magical materials. Many alchemists, despite not subscribing to the philosophy of Profound Alchemy, occasionally attend to exchange materials.
As far as Angel knew, many members from the Research Institute had participated in these exchanges, including Master Midora.
However, while they might attend these exchanges to acquire special magical materials, their attitude towards the Profound Alchemy Association itself remained one of disdain or even outright hostility.
Angel had previously learned some inside information from Fingernail Granny. Lord Rosen had always been keen to completely eradicate the Profound Alchemy Association. But due to the association’s ties with the Supreme Demon God and their extensive internal trade networks, he had always held back.
Nevertheless, Rosen didn’t turn a blind eye to the growth of the Profound Alchemy Association. Anyone openly joining them would attract Rosen’s attention. If they were casual believers, they would be expelled from Sky Mechanical City and be permanently blacklisted. If they were devout or fanatical followers, their fate could be rather grim.
It’s also because of Rosen’s crackdown that the Profound Alchemy Association rarely makes the news, at least publicly, in Sky Mechanical City. But those who have lived here for a long time would know some of the inside story. However, most people chose to remain silent, avoiding the subject altogether.
“This matter is actually related to the Profound Alchemy Association.” Viking’s brows were lowered, and the flickering candlelight cast his face in a fluctuating play of light and shadow. This seemed to accentuate the eerie ambiance surrounding the matter.
By the time Viking mentioned the “Profound Alchemy Association”, Angel had already anticipated this answer. If the Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstone truly had ties with the Profound Alchemy Association, then Angel also understood why the previous encounter with Snow had such an attitude.
After all, the Profound Alchemy Association is of utmost importance.
“Why would the Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstone have ties with the Profound Alchemy Association? Is it because this magical material can control desires?” Angel inquired.
Viking neither shook his head nor nodded, “We aren’t entirely certain about the specifics. However, a theory suggests that within the Profound Alchemy Association, some disciples lost control of their emotions for unknown reasons. To regain control, they intended to procure a large number of Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstones.”
“In the entire Sky Mechanical City, only the Breezy Magical Materials Shop has a stable channel for the Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstone.”
Angel remarked, “So, you became their target?”
Viking reluctantly nodded, “Yes. The reason Manager Frandy returned to Breezy Valley during my participation in the Novastar Competition is due to this very issue. After all, Breezy Valley is well-known in the Southern Region as the primary source of the Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstone. It’s possible that they might directly approach Breezy Valley. Manager Frandy needed to report to the higher-ups and seek solutions.”
“Until we fully understand why the Profound Alchemy Association needs the Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstone and to what extent, Manager Frandy has decided to prohibit its sale. This overtly severs any ties with the Profound Alchemy Association, avoiding the scrutiny of Lord Beast King.”
Angel remarked, “Aren’t you concerned that the Profound Alchemy Association might be up to no good behind the scenes?”
“At least in Sky Mechanical City, they wouldn’t dare make any major moves. Of course, minor ones are inevitable. But it’s not just our Breezy Magical Materials Shop; the Storm Valley’s Stormy Shop also gets into trouble because their Storm Stone, which is a costly magical material for the Profound Alchemy Association, has been causing a lot of hassles.”
“Previously, representatives from the Profound Alchemy Association would often come knocking with issues. However, recently, with the initiation of the Novastar Competition, the security in Sky Mechanical City has been tightened, so we haven’t seen them. Now that the Novastar Competition has concluded, I anticipate they will start coming around again.”
Having said that, Viking shook his head in resignation.
As for the Profound Alchemy Association, they genuinely have no means to deal with them at the moment. After all, the Breezy Magical Materials Shop doesn’t even have a proper base. The Breezy Valley, even if they wanted to take action against the Profound Alchemy Association, lacks the capability and reach to do so.
Hearing this, Angel now understood and surmised that earlier, Snow must have mistaken him for someone from the Profound Alchemy Association. Especially since the Novastar Competition had ended, logically, representatives from the Profound Alchemy Association should have come knocking by now.
Chapter 1693 Banned Materials <TOC> Chapter 1695 The Traveler and the Sleepless