Truth Market:
Regaining his senses, Nash found himself in a bustling market atmosphere.
Though the people around were scientists and prestigious figures, they seed no different from ordinary folk.
The only difference, perhaps, was their greater knowledge, wealth, status, and strength.
Yet, surrounded by others of similar status, wealth, power, and intellect, their uniqueness faded, making them seem like just any other person.
Feeling a spark of anticipation, Nash began wandering, taking a look at the shops and various rchandise around him.
"This place is really sothing!"
Though it resembled an ordinary market, the items sold around were far from ordinary.
Everything in sight, from herbs to treasures, was of at least perfect quality.
Even those that weren’t of perfect quality were rare herbs and treasures, difficult to find across the Solaris Domain, let alone the Nova Sector.
Beyond herbs and items from the dark plane, there was also cutting-edge technology capable of elevating an entire planetary civilization.
If Nash could buy these, Earth could rise to the top of the Nova Sector much faster.
Unfortunately, everything around here could only be delivered to the capital of the Solaris Domain.
Shipping to Earth required a separate fee, which was more expensive than the items themselves.
Looking further, he also spotted unique minerals, pets, artifacts, and potions.
"Hmm? This potion could be useful."
Spotting a potion that caught his interest, Nash stopped in his tracks.
"Hello, custor. I’m Keith. Welco to my stall! What do you want? I can also craft custom potions for you. As long as you can na it, I can make it," the stall owner, Keith, boasted shalessly.
"Oh? Do you have a Planetary-level Genetic Potion? What about a Star-level Genetic Potion?" Nash asked, intrigued.
"This— Custor, you’re joking! Everyone knows the Solari Family holds a monopoly on Planetary Genetic Potions. Even if I had the formula, I wouldn’t dare to make it."
"As for Star-grade potions, those only show up at auctions. They’re not sothing anyone can just buy."
"The Solari Family? How do they hold a monopoly on Planetary Genetic Potions? Doesn’t the Chronos Empire care? Doesn’t the Covenant of Truth do anything?" Nash asked, puzzled.
He might not know much about the Chronos Empire, but the Covenant of Truth should recognize that monopolies could stifle progress.
"Do sothing? Hah! The Solari Family created the formula for the Genetic Potion, so it’s their right to control it. Even the Covenant of Truth won’t interfere."
"Of course, if soone discovered a new formula or thod to advance genes, that monopoly could break."
"I see. They do have the right to profit from their work."
Since the Solari Family developed the formula for the Planetary Genetic Potion, why shouldn’t they maximize the benefit from it?
If others had the skill, they could create their own formula or thod.
Unfortunately, discovering a new Genetic Potion formula was not a simple task.
It wasn’t just about concocting a working potion, but one also had to consider scalability, reproducibility, and the availability of materials.
Even if soone created an alternative Genetic Potion, if it cost more than what the Solari Family could offer, why bother?
Grasping the nature of such a monopoly, Nash didn’t feel any repulsion but fascination.
If a single Genetic Potion could elevate a family to a leader of a Domain Territory, what could he achieve by creating a cheaper alternative?
It wasn’t just Genetic Potions; he could also copy and create alternatives of other rare potions that were difficult to create!
It seed the path of potioneering was truly a golden road Nash couldn’t afford to ignore.
"Once I gain more strength, status, wealth, and knowledge, this could be a promising path!" Nash thought excitedly.
Calming himself, he turned back to the potion that first caught his eye.
"How much for this Perfect Quality Soul Condensation Potion?" Nash asked, intrigued.
Soul Condensation Potions can be used to accelerate the rate of one’s soul condensation.
While such potions already existed in the Nova Sector, they were low-quality and impure.
Not wanting to taint his soul, Nash just opted to absorb pure elental crystals, even if it took longer.
However, the Perfect Quality Potion before him was different.
Free of impurities and side effects, Nash was willing to spend money if it could accelerate his soul training.
"You’ve got a sharp eye, sir! This Soul Condensation Potion is one of my greatest achievents. Even in the Solaris Domain, few can craft a perfect quality potion of this caliber!" Keith launched into another round of bragging.
"You talk too much. Just na the price," Nash said, rolling his eyes.
"For this Tier 3 Perfect Quality Soul Condensation Potion, it’s not 10 million, 5 million, or even 3 million Sol. You can have it for the grand price of 1 million Sol!" Keith pitched like a seasoned rchant.
"How’s its efficiency compared to attributeless elental crystals?"
"One potion is equal to absorbing 10 million attributeless elental crystals. Just ten potions can push you to the peak of the soul condensation realm!"
"That’s pricey..." Nash frowned.
Compared to absorbing attributeless elental crystals, it was over 6,000 tis more expensive.
Of course, for those rich heirs, spending 10 trillion Sol to reach peak soul condensation rate in under a month with no side effects was a steal.
"Not expensive, custor! This is value for your money!" Keith quickly countered, sensing Nash’s hesitation.
"Can you lower the price? How about 500,000 Sol for one?"
"This—" Keith was speechless at Nash’s offer.
Who would haggle by cutting the price in half?
"Impossible, custor. selling it for a million Sol per potion is already a loss. You can check anywhere in the Covenant of Truth and you won’t find a cheaper price!"
"Really? I’ll buy a thousand Soul Condensation Potions if you lower it!" Nash countered.
A thousand potions would be enough to push his soul condensation to 10,000%.
The extras could even help Camilla perfect her soul condensation rate.
"A t-thousand potions?"
Shocked, Keith trembled slightly.
Though he was a top-notch tier 5 alchemist, earning a billion Sol in one order was already staggering, equivalent to years of his work.
"Can you give a discount?"
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