In the crystal ball, the detailed information about Rule Implant made Richard’s heart stir.
Rule Implant, officially known as Rule-based Implant Prosthesis. This technology is an advanced version of Rule Magic Equipment, and the created Rule Implant can be used both as magic equipment and provide the user with the power of rules.
Although the powers brought by the implant are definitely not as strong as integrating them directly into the body, it is considered a way to break the limit of a Great Wizard’s ability to master complete rules.
"This thing is great, I have so many rules at hand. If I can make a Rule Implant, my combat power will definitely increase significantly," Richard thought to himself.
Closing the roster, Richard said to the Wizard in charge of reception, "Which Master is on duty at the headquarters now?"
"It’s the Great Wizard Secret Silver Hand on duty."
Secret Silver Hand... Richard searched his memory and barely found a piece of memory about this Great Wizard.
This Great Wizard seems to be the biggest student of the Alchemy Crown, and also one of the few Six Rings Great Wizards in the Alchemy School.
"I want to meet this Master, what procedure should I follow?"
"You want to meet Great Wizard Secret Silver Hand?"
The Wizard in charge of reception was slightly surprised, then replied, "If you want to meet Great Wizard Secret Silver Hand, you just need to announce it.
As long as the Great Wizard has no matters at hand, you should be able to meet him soon... Pardon me, Master, what matter do you have with Great Wizard Secret Silver Hand?"
Richard took out a simple Dao Artifact from his pocket and handed it to the reception Wizard.
"I want to discuss a transaction with him, the contents of the transaction are on this item."
The reception Wizard took the Dao Artifact respectfully and said to Richard, "Alright, Master, please wait a moment."
After speaking, the reception Wizard hurriedly left the hall.
Richard stood in the hall, glancing around the hall he was in. There were quite a few Wizards in the hall, but they were mostly new Wizards.
The headquarters of the Alchemy School, apart from serving as the internal war merit exchange station of the Alchemy School, is also a long-term residence for many Alchemy Wizards.
Even in this wartime, in the city outside, filled with Alchemy Puppets, there lived a considerable number of Wizards—Alchemy School Wizards are different from Wizards of other schools, a significant portion of Alchemy Wizards conduct resource production in the rear.
Richard keenly noticed that when these new Wizards saw him, they would glance at him with their new-style crystal balls, seemingly cross-referencing something.
After the cross-referencing was completed, obvious astonishment appeared on the faces of these Wizards.
This made Richard very curious, what exactly were they looking at?
Although he was indeed a legendary figure of the Alchemy School, his legendary deeds occurred hundreds of years ago, making him an absolute ancient figure to these new Wizards with an average lifespan of less than forty.
So these Wizards’ attention to him must have other reasons.
Richard pondered for a moment, deciding to find someone to ask. But before he even took a step, a Black Robed Wizard appeared abruptly in the hall.
"Who’s looking for me?"
The Black Robed Wizard appeared just like an ordinary Wizard, but the pair of hands under his Wizard Robe seemed carved from white silver. He glanced around the hall and then locked his gaze onto Richard. Upon recognizing Richard’s face, he slightly gasped.
"You are... Richard?"
Richard bowed slightly: "It’s me, Master. I wonder if Master is interested in my transaction?"
Upon hearing Richard mention the transaction, the surprise on the face of Secret Silver Hand Great Wizard turned into excitement.
"This is not the place for discussions, shall we meet in my Wizard Tower?"
Richard nodded slightly, and in the next moment, the figures of the two vanished from the hall.
After Richard disappeared, the silent hall started buzzing with discussions.
"I told you it was true, this Master is indeed Great Wizard Richard."
"Great Wizard Richard is our Alchemy School Wizard? Isn’t he from the Physique School?"
"You fool, you forgot the old Wizards used to be dual school? But never expected this Master, known for challenging all Great Wizards, to be quite amiable in person.
When I talked to him, I thought he was also a new Wizard."
"Amiable? Wait, did you talk to him?"
"I didn’t just talk, look, I even took a photo with him?"
"Really? Let me see!"
Secret Silver Hand Wizard Tower.
Richard and Secret Silver Hand Great Wizard sat face to face, with each having a cup of tea emitting flowing light in front of them.
"Try it, Ether Concentrate mixed with Starlight Crystal, the taste is rich yet not overpowering."
Richard picked up the cup; both Ether Concentrate and Starlight Crystal were renowned high-grade materials in Alchemy. Compared to them, pure gold and mithril were inferior.
This Secret Silver Hand Great Wizard was really generous.
Richard put down the cup and smiled: "Shall we discuss the transaction first? Master, how do you find the item I brought?"
Secret Silver Hand Great Wizard’s expression turned serious.
"Although haggling is an indispensable part of a transaction, to be honest, I really don’t have the confidence to haggle over your item. How much have you researched this thing?"
Richard chuckled pleasantly; this Secret Silver Hand Great Wizard was an honest person, and trading with honest people is reassuring.
"Quite a bit. The item I gave you is the most basic one. I have more advanced things."
Saying this, Richard took out a very well-crafted Dao Artifact Flying Sword and handed it to the Secret Silver Hand Great Wizard.
"The production technique for this item is called Artifact Refining, from a civilization that has already been destroyed. Judging by the development level of this civilization, the complete Artifact Refining technique should be stronger than our Alchemy."
The Secret Silver Hand Great Wizard took the flying sword, and his vast spiritual power instantly examined the entire sword inside and out.
After looking it over, he took a deep breath.
"You are right. The complete Artifact Refining technique is indeed superior to Alchemy. From my experience, I can’t even discern the alloy formula of this weapon’s material. I don’t even have a clue."
Richard smiled; the product created by Spirit Melt Technology would definitely baffle with conventional alloy thinking.
"Since the Master acknowledges the value of this item, the rest will be much easier." Richard said leisurely, "I want to trade this technique for another technique."
The Secret Silver Hand Great Wizard nodded: "Knowledge exchange is a very reasonable request. Whatever technique you want, as long as I have it, I can give it to you."
The Daoist Text system is not something the ordinary natives could piece together; it’s an overwhelmingly powerful system surpassing Alchemy.
Compared to this system, any of his technologies are not worth mentioning.
"Master, don’t speak too soon; there are problems with this technique," Richard shook his head and said, "This technique is a cursed technique. If you want to delve deep, the endless interference of the Power of Mystery will be the biggest obstacle."
"A cursed technique?"
The Secret Silver Hand Great Wizard was somewhat puzzled.
Richard didn’t explain much; he just took out a flying sword with more than three hundred forty-three Daoist Texts from his pocket and handed it to him.
The Secret Silver Hand Great Wizard took it; two rays of blue light shot from his eyes, inspecting the flying sword.
"This... is unbelievable." The Secret Silver Hand Great Wizard couldn’t help but admire, "If this thing was given to the Curse School, it would definitely trade for something quite remarkable."
"That depends on the inclination of the Throne." Richard said with deep meaning.
"Although it has flaws, it is still an exquisite thing. What do you want?"
The voice of the Secret Silver Hand Great Wizard was decisive; since he saw the Daoist Text technology, it would never escape.
"The Master is straightforward." Richard laughed heartily, "I need the complete technology of Rule Implant."
"You actually want this?"
The Secret Silver Hand Great Wizard was a bit surprised; he thought Richard would ask for some conventional magic equipment knowledge, like Rule Implants or Virtualization Magic Equipment, which are more commonly used technologies.
But unexpectedly, Richard wanted Rule Implant, a skill that, though profound, is greatly lacking in practical use.
Creating a Rule Implant requires a complete rule as the raw material, something scarce even for the Great Wizard.
And the Rule Implant technology, although it includes the technique of rule separation, depends heavily on luck and experience. A lucky or experienced wizard can separate complete rules, but an unlucky or inexperienced wizard might only get a few rule fragments from a complete Rule Body of a level 5 creature.
"Are you sure you want this? Refined Rule Magic Equipment, Virtualization Magic Equipment, Rule Implant variations—these technologies are quite good, very suitable for the current era.
Rule Implant, while profound, is a technique that’s hard to utilize."
Richard merely laughed off the advice from the Secret Silver Hand Great Wizard.
"Master, you needn’t persuade me. I very much like Rule Implant technology. Of course," Richard shifted his tone humorously, "if you’re willing to pick a few other techniques to toss in as a bonus, I wouldn’t mind."
"Haha, you think well."
The Secret Silver Hand Great Wizard laughed and shook his head, then his expression turned serious, saying, "Rule Implant is my teacher’s technology, I can’t decide arbitrarily.
Next, I’ll go ask my teacher, and you mustn’t move around here."
Richard smiled, picking up the teacup on the table.
"No problem, Master, I have to enjoy this good stuff thoroughly."
Central Tower of the Alchemy School Headquarters.
The puppet of the Alchemy Crown continuously examined the Dao Artifact sent by the Secret Silver Hand Great Wizard.
Beside him, the Secret Silver Hand Great Wizard, who brought the Dao Artifact, stood respectfully like an apprentice next to the Alchemy Crown.
"Teacher, Master Richard wants the Rule Implant technology."
The Alchemy Crown placed the Dao Artifact in front of his eyes, speaking calmly, "That’s all he wants?"
The Secret Silver Hand Great Wizard was stunned for a moment, then replied, "He also said that if you’re willing to give him the Refined Rule Magic Equipment, Virtualization Magic Equipment, and Rule Implant as extras, he wouldn’t mind."
"Ha, the slippery devil."
The puppet-like face of the Alchemy Crown showed a hint of a human-like smile.
"Since he wants them, give them all to him. Tell him to bring over all his original data and research materials. If he has them, bring the actual items, too."