Li Ang, after leaving, had no idea what kind of storm the Magic Potion he left behind had stirred up in the Capital, nor how anxious those Potion Masters had been at the gathering when they searched everywhere for him but couldn’t find a trace.
At this moment, he stood before a women’s jewelry shop, his gaze wandering among the dazzling array of necklaces, rings, and bracelets, his expression hesitant.
“Would Liyas even like something like this?”
He wasn’t sure if the Demon Clan’s aesthetic was the same as that of humans.
“Excuse me, sir, are you having trouble picking out a gift?”
A salesgirl approached him with a friendly smile.
“Ah, yes.”
Li Ang looked up, wondering if she could give him any advice.
The salesgirl seemed to understand his dilemma, smiling as she asked, “Is it for your fiancée?”
Li Ang paused for a moment, then a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
He nodded lightly, his voice soft: “Mm.”
“You’re very thoughtful. If that’s the case, I’d recommend this pair of rings. They symbolize eternal love and companionship for a lifetime.”
At these words, Li Ang raised an eyebrow and looked in the direction the salesgirl was pointing.
It was a pair of rings.
He nodded and said directly, “I’ll take these, then. I’ll buy them.”
The salesgirl was clearly surprised.
She hadn’t expected the young man before her to be so straightforward.
“Alright, I’ll package them for you right away.”
“Wait.”
Li Ang reached out to stop her, asking, “Can you engrave names on the rings?”
The salesgirl blinked, then nodded, “Of course. But if you’d like that, you’ll need to pick up the rings tomorrow.”
“That’s fine, I should still be here tomorrow.”
Li Ang smiled.
“So, what names would you like engraved?”
“Liyas, and Li Ang.”
“Your fiancée’s name is beautiful.”
The salesgirl praised.
Li Ang just smiled at that and didn’t reply.
After all, if she knew Liyas was a member of the Demon Clan, she probably wouldn’t say that.
Well, if that’s the case, maybe Liyas won’t be mad at him anymore.
Li Ang was a little uncertain and unconsciously touched his right eye.
His fingertip brushed against a cold “eyeball.”
This was a Magic Tool he had seen in a shop in the Capital yesterday.
It looked just like a real eyeball, except it didn’t have the ability to see.
But it could sense the presence of magic, which could be helpful to Li Ang in making Magic Potions.
The next day, after picking up the rings from the shop assistant, Li Ang set off directly for Yongshuang City.
And just as he left the Capital, a group of old men showed up at the inn where he had been staying.
These usually revered figures in potionology all surged into a certain room together—only to find it empty.
“He’s… not here?”
“Where is he?”
It wasn’t until the innkeeper reminded them that they learned Li Ang had just left that morning.
In an instant, this group of elders were beating their chests in frustration.
Someone capable of creating a Magic Potion that could increase magic power absorption rate was definitely a genius.
They had wanted to talk with him in depth, but now he was gone.
“President, what do we do now?”
Someone asked.
President Pace furrowed his brow, thought for a moment, then made a prompt decision: “Announce it nationwide at once—formally invite Li Ang to become the thirteenth Elder of the Association of Potion Masters! I will go to see His Majesty now and request a title of nobility for him!”
“Agreed!”
“That’s right! Make sure he returns to the Capital as soon as possible!”
“I can’t wait to explore the secrets of that Magic Potion!”
As soon as the proposal was made, the Elders of the Association all agreed with unprecedented unity.
After all, the Magic Potion Li Ang had developed was nothing short of epoch-making!
With this, it’s no exaggeration to say that the Empire’s strength would rise by a level within a few short years.
Although their tests showed that the potion only worked on those below the fifth rank, the key wasn’t the potion itself, but Li Ang!
***
Yongshuang City.
By the time Li Ang arrived, it was already two days later.
Just as he entered the city, preparing to go straight to the wasteland to find Liyas, someone stopped him.
To his astonishment, the person blocking his path was none other than the current Lord of Yongshuang City, Duke Seretes.
“Master Li Ang, would you care to come up for a talk?”
This dignified middle-aged man now wore a gentle expression, inviting Li Ang warmly.
Li Ang felt the title he was addressed with was a bit odd, but after hesitating for a moment, he got into the carriage.
“Duke Seretes… and Duchess, it’s been a while.”
Li Ang hadn’t expected to see Duchess Seireitesu in the carriage as well.
The elegant noblewoman was now smiling at him.
Her attire was quite conservative, yet she exuded a voluptuousness like a honeyed mother, her ample curves nearly straining the fabric of her bodice, her whole body radiating an alluring and sweet aroma.
“Master Li Ang, you seemed in quite a hurry just now—were you heading out of the city?”
Seretes’s voice was gentle, but Li Ang was immediately on guard, warily looking at the man before him.
“What do you mean?”
Seretes hadn’t expected Li Ang’s reaction to be so strong.
Then suddenly, something came to his mind and he looked at Li Ang with a hint of curiosity.
“You don’t know yet, do you?”
Now it was Li Ang’s turn to be surprised.
“Know what?”
Seretes was now certain and explained, “You’re already famous throughout the Empire. Just a few days ago, the Elders of the Association of Potion Masters announced they had invited you to become their thirteenth Elder, and even His Majesty himself spoke up to grant you the title of Earl.”
Such an explosive piece of news left Li Ang dumbfounded.
He’d thought the response to the Magic Potion would be strong, but he hadn’t expected it to be this overwhelming.
Duchess Seireitesu, beside him, chuckled softly.
“So now you truly deserve the title ‘Master Li Ang.’ There are countless people in the Empire hoping to meet you.”
Li Ang gradually understood Duke Seretes’s intentions.
He looked up at the man before him and said, “You wish to win me over?”
Duke Seretes smiled.
“Something like that.”
He looked at Li Ang with some eagerness and said, “As I recall, you’re all alone now. It just so happens my daughter is about your age. If you don’t mind, I’d like to propose an engagement between you two.”
Li Ang’s face was full of shock.
He looked over at Duchess Seireitesu and saw her giving him a kindly look, seemingly very much in favor of this engagement.
He took a deep breath, then shook his head.
“Sorry, Duke, but I’m afraid your esteemed daughter and I aren’t suitable.”
Seretes sighed softly at this, then waved his hand, setting up a Magic Formation, and whispered, “Is it because of that Succubus?”
Li Ang didn’t reply.
Seretes continued, “You don’t need to be so wary of me. In fact, I knew every time you went outside the city before. She’s the one you’ve been hiding, right?”
“I’m not interested in that Succubus, but I do feel I ought to warn you.”
“You two are different races, after all. What’s more, she’s a Succubus, and you have no magic talent—just an ordinary person.”
“Demon Clan live for centuries, while an ordinary human’s life is less than a hundred years.”
“In theory, there is no possibility between the two of you. You… should give it some thought.”