Zhang Menglong didn’t lower his voice, and immediately, quite a few people turned their heads. Some were disdainful, some angry, but most were mocking.
"Do you know who that is up there? That’s Master You Ke!"
"Hey, don’t laugh at Brother Zhang. He’s from a great Level One Civilization, and they don’t have Alchemists there, so it’s quite normal he doesn’t know."
"True, true, can’t blame the ignorant!"
"Don’t go too far!" As Zhang Menglong’s loyal friend, Ireel couldn’t help but stand up for him. "Even if Brother Zhang doesn’t know about Alchemists, does that give you the right to act this way?"
The onlookers, hearing that Zhang Menglong was just a clueless guy from a Level One Civilization, immediately looked away. Turned out he was just some country bumpkin who knew nothing, so it wasn’t surprising he would say such attention-grabbing things.
"Sister, he’s hilarious, daring to say that Master You Ke’s technique feels off," Shazina whispered to her sister, "Our civilization’s Alchemist doesn’t even give face to our father, but Master You Ke doesn’t even give him a chance to guide him. Where does he get his confidence?"
"I don’t know," Shayana quietly observed Zhang Menglong’s expression, "But I think he doesn’t seem like someone who seeks attention. Maybe he’s a low-key Alchemy Master?"
"Hahaha, sis, you really dare to dream. If he were an Alchemy Master, even if you benefited from his glory, father would be willing to marry you off to Ireel," Shazina laughed, "But by then, father might want you to marry this ’Alchemy Master’ instead."
"You brat, you’re brave enough to joke about your sister. See if I don’t tear your mouth apart!"
"Brother Zhang, don’t mind them," Ireel glared at the three. The two groups never got along anyway, so even if Zhang Menglong said nothing, they would’ve found ways to provoke them.
In the past, Ireel wouldn’t have dared to provoke them. Even though they weren’t in the same galaxy, the big shots between the two galaxies maintained contact. Who knew if they might get someone from the Milky Way to scheme?
But things were different now. Ireel controlled 10 Level Two Civilizations, assets that even many on the Milky Way’s home planet couldn’t compare to. In terms of personal wealth alone, Ireel surpassed them long ago, so there was no reason to fear them.
"It’s fine, they don’t understand anything. I don’t blame them!" Zhang Menglong shot back their exact words without missing a beat, "If everyone understood this, Alchemists would’ve been as common as dirt by now."
"Can you really see something?" Ireel asked.
"It’s just Alchemy. On our planet, it’s a mandatory course in nine-year compulsory education," Zhang Menglong bluffed, though not entirely. At his Super God Academy, Alchemy and Artifact Refining were indeed electives many chose.
"Look at those three main metals. They’re starting to slowly merge, but they’re just mixed, very uneven. Some metal molecules are filled with two or three, some with three to five. The difference isn’t big, but it lowers the overall fusion."
"One reason is the flame’s temperature isn’t right, and another is his technique is too rough. Once the next stage starts, if the materials aren’t well-fused, the strength will sharply decrease. That later process can’t be handled."
"Do you really understand Alchemy?" Ireel didn’t know if Zhang Menglong was right, but his analysis seemed impressive and detailed, almost convincing him!
He knew Zhang Menglong was a Level Four Life Form, and with his wealth and mysterious background, if he really knew some Alchemy, it would be plausible.
"More or less," In the Cosmic Civilization, there’s no distinction between Artifact Refiners and Alchemists. Be it weapons or potions, they’re all termed as Alchemy.
He happened to be proficient in both, having learned his Alchemical techniques from the Pill Saint, Yao Chen, and his Artifact Refining Technique from Ou Yezi. Even his health techniques were taught by Kato... Ahem!
So technically, he was a powerful Alchemist. His techniques weren’t learned slowly like other students but copied directly.
In other words, however powerful his teachers’ techniques were, Zhang Menglong matched that. As long as he had the materials, he could create anything!
However, Zhang Menglong wasn’t sure how his copied Alchemical and Refining Techniques matched this Cosmic Civilization’s standards.
"Master You Ke is about to start embedding runes!"
The main metals had completed their fusion, and the auxiliary metals were integrated as needed. This thing was likely a rod-like weapon, as some shape could now be discerned.
This was the most important phase of Alchemy, the soul segment!
The reason Martial Weapons could empower Masters was because they either had high strength to withstand huge impacts,
and another is powerful runes could enhance a Master’s strength, speed, and cosmic power!
These so-called runes were passed down by Artifact Refiners over countless eras and were a fusion of technology and martial civilization.
A Level Six Martial Weapon required six runes to be inscribed. Each additional rune places high demands on the weapon’s strength and quality and tests an Alchemist’s skill.
"Y’all keep watching, I’m gonna play games," Zhang Menglong took out a GBA console and booted up Pokemon. The process was tedious and long, and with everyone around, he’d feel awkward wandering off, so he decided to game.
"Brother Zhang, aren’t you watching? It’s a rare opportunity!"
"Nothing much to see," Zhang Menglong said. "His embryo’s fusion isn’t ideal. Its strength is limited, can only bear the power of four or five runes at most, no more."
"You can tell that?" This prediction wasn’t just spoken lightly. Zhang Menglong implied Master You Ke might fail!
Even if there was some gambling element, if it really failed, aside from facing massive losses, Master You Ke’s reputation might take a hit.
"You’ll know when the time comes."
"Tch, nonsense. If the master is confident to refine it publicly, he must be 100% sure."
"He’s really considering himself a refining master."
"If he can actually predict it, I’ll wash my hair standing on my head."
"I’ll streak right here!"
"Hahaha, then I’ll wear fishnet stockings!"
Even in the Cosmic Civilization, they couldn’t escape flag-raising situations, and Zhang Menglong’s judgment was hilariously absurd to Kira Del and others.
If you’re so amazing, why aren’t you up there?
"Does your civilization even have fishnet stockings?"
Zhang Menglong shook his head, "Some people always use such meaningless bets as an excuse to do things they usually wouldn’t dare to do."
"Hahaha!" Ireel laughed uncontrollably, Zhang Menglong’s words were downright biting!
Even Shayana’s sisters couldn’t help but cover their mouths, stifling laughter. Zhang Menglong was really fascinating.
"Carbon-based life forms don’t deceive carbon-based life forms. Hope you stick to your words when the time comes!"