The next morning, when Ron stepped out of the mansion’s door, he felt an unprecedented sense of fulfillnt.
It wasn’t just the shock from last night’s conversation with Vinard.
The research funding he had applied for through the "Abyss Simulation Device" also gave him the confidence to make a large-scale investnt.
The support of five hundred complete Magic Stones, plus the funds previously accumulated.
Enabled him to carry out a comprehensive upgrade of his mobile workshop.
The "Starshine Marketplace" in the comrcial district of the Central Lands is the largest trading hub for Extraordinary Items in the entire Ring Abyss Continent Group.
As Ron entered the marketplace’s main street, he was imdiately struck by the bustling spectacle before him.
Every building here exuded a glow of Magic Power.
The shop signs, made from living Crystal, automatically adjusted their displays based on the needs of visitors.
rchants from various races were hawking their wares on both sides of the street.
There were short Goblins showcasing precise chanical parts;
Elegant Half-Elves demonstrating the peculiar traits of Extraordinary Plants;
And even a few cyborgs, entirely tallic, selling their "upgrade services."
The air was filled with an array of strange aromas, a complex mix of scents emitted by different materials.
So invigorated the Spirit, while others brought a subtle sense of disorientation.
Ron’s first stop was the "Heart of All Things" alchemy supplies store.
This was the most authoritative supplier of Alchemy Materials in the Central Lands, reputed to have a procurent network covering all known Otherworlds.
The shop’s exterior was composed of Obsidian and Abyss Crystals, with dark red patterns flowing across the surface like blood.
Upon pushing open the dragon-bone door, a rich surge of Magic Power wafted toward him.
"Welco, esteed Master Wizard."
He was greeted by a tall Minotaur, although this Minotaur had clearly undergone extensive alchemical modifications.
His left horn had been replaced with a spiral tal structure, and his eyes had been swapped for prosthetics capable of analyzing material composition.
"I am Saruk, senior advisor here. What level of materials do you require today?"
Saruk’s voice was deep and powerful, each syllable pronounced with precision:
"We have basic, professional, and master-level goods sections."
Ron glanced around, and the shop’s displays opened his eyes to new wonders.
Materials of various bizarre shapes were properly stored in specially-made containers:
So were continuously writhing slowly, so emitted strange glows, and others even sang inaudibly in lodies beyond human comprehension.
"I need rare materials with spatial attributes and auxiliary equipnt that can enhance alchemical precision."
He presented his identity insignia:
"The budget is around one hundred complete Magic Stones."
Upon seeing the New Star Plan’s second-in-command insignia, Saruk’s attitude beca even more respectful:
"Understood, Lecturer Ralph. Please follow , and I’ll show you so of the finest options."
The Minotaur advisor led him into the professional-level section deeper in the store.
The Magic Concentration there was notably higher, and even the air seed slightly thicker.
"This is ’Void Silk,’ from the fringes of the rift space."
Saruk carefully displayed a nearly transparent thread-like substance:
"It can add spatial expansion attributes to alchemy products without compromising their original structure.
The price for one ounce is twelve complete Magic Stones."
He then went on to introduce "Anchor Stone," "Dinsional mbrane," "Stability Core," and over a dozen other precious materials.
Each had its unique function and application direction, and their prices were quite steep.
Ron listened intently to the introductions, while using the "Extraordinary Recognition" skill to analyze the true quality of these materials.
To his surprise, Saruk’s explanations were quite honest, with no exaggerations or deceit.
"Your eye is very professional, Lecturer Ralph."
Noticing Ron’s detailed examination of each material, Saruk expressed approval:
"Many young Alchemists focus solely on price and reputation, overlooking the practical applicability of materials."
"It’s a result of experience," Ron replied modestly:
"I need these: three ounces of Void Silk, two pieces of Anchor Stone, and this Stability Core."
"The total is sixty-eight complete Magic Stones," Saruk calculated the price swiftly:
"Considering your status, I can offer you a five percent discount."
After completing the paynt, Saruk proactively recomnded so high-end Alchemy Equipnt:
"If you’re interested in upgrading experintal devices, I suggest you visit the ’Click Mont’ Workshop.
Their equipnt parts, though pricey, have quality that’s absolutely the top in the Central Lands."
After leaving the "Heart of All Things," Ron followed the recomndation to the "Click Mont" Workshop.
This shop had a more understated exterior, but the internal equipnt left him wide-eyed.
"Adaptive Alchemy Platform," "Spiritual Power Amplifier," "Environntal Simulation Room"...
"This ’Microscopic Manipulation Arm’ can perform precision operations at the atomic level."
The shop’s owner, a Half-Elf, had fully chanized hands, with ten fingers replaced by precision tools:
"When used with an ’Energy Focus Lens,’ it enables the most delicate processing without damaging the essential nature of the material."
Ron spent over eighty Magic Stones, purchasing several devices that most benefited the precision of his workshop.
Although it hurt a bit, thinking about the long-term returns these investnts could bring, he felt it was worth it.
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