A mage's journey begins with a battle mage.

Chapter 132 The Shadow of Mahabray

"Go to hell!"

"I don't have a mother!"

"You ****"

"I'll f*** yours!"

After seeing off 87 and his talkative gun, who were exchanging greetings with their families and friends, Jiang Shuzhou was in a very good mood.

It still depends on the villagers having work to do.

Originally, 87 wanted Jiang Shuzhou to take the gun down, since it was really hard to hold. They would usually just curse and argue with each other, but that was it.

If we were to actually carry out a mission, and this broken gun said a few words, wouldn't that expose us directly?

However, Jiang Shuzhou told 87 that the gun was his companion in life and death, and that the talkative gun would only speak when there was no danger around.

Once there is danger around, this gun becomes serious and rarely speaks.

Besides, if the gun is removed, the player will die instantly, and all 87 contribution points will be wasted.

Since it's a custom-made weapon, it can't be returned or exchanged.

Originally, 87 was somewhat reluctant to coexist with this broken gun.

After testing the gun's power, 87 decisively changed his mind.

Really fragrant.

It's just a gun that can swear, right? It's not like I can't swear.

As a result, a bizarre scene unfolded on the street: a man with a gun, hurling insults at each other.

The fact that 87 was able to accumulate so many contribution points is just an isolated case. If Jiang Shuzhou wanted more people to test these guns for him, then...

We still need to help our fellow villagers improve their skills.

Chives need to be grown before they can be harvested.

Unlike the Storm Sea, the players here in Jiang Shuzhou are the main force for exploration.

We cannot give them lethal drugs indiscriminately.

However, Jiang Shuzhou already has a new idea.

Why not just modify the Life-Burning Potion?

There are many potions that can quickly elevate you to the extraordinary level, and not all of them have side effects.

The main reason why the Mage Alliance gives players Burning Potions is because they are cheap.

Since it's free, don't overthink it.

The situation has changed, and the short-lived ghost can't test what side effects Jiang Shuzhou's weapon has.

Moreover, those without constant property have no constant mind.

These people don't consume much, so naturally they can't bring Jiang Shuzhou enough benefits.

Now, it's time for a change.

Jiang Shuzhou turned and went into the laboratory; tonight would be another sleepless night.

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Soon, Jiang Shuzhou finished improving the potion. The new potion drew inspiration from the Life-Burning Potion and the Tempering Potion that Jiang Shuzhou invented himself.

Jiang Shuzhou named it the "Refining Agent".

Its function is to enable people to quickly break through to the first level, and the side effect is that it causes a little pain.

Furthermore, it cannot be blocked; if the real mode is not enabled and the pain is not felt, the drug's effectiveness will be greatly reduced.

Despite a few minor flaws, the overall success of the potion-refining process was undeniable.

However, this time Jiang Shuzhou does not intend to license this thing to others for production.

He wants to produce it himself.

Or, to put it another way, it is produced in one's own alchemy workshop.

This way, all the profits can be enjoyed exclusively, unlike the completely consumable product, Love of Dissolving.

Each person can only drink one bottle of tempering potion at most, so the demand is small.

Moreover, thanks to Jiang Shuzhou's guidance and Pierre's tireless efforts in managing the business during this period, the company has achieved remarkable success.

The alchemy workshop in Hamlet's territory has finally been established.

Currently, we can only produce therapeutic agents, and the output is not high.

In any case, the business has been set up.

Hamlet finally earned some income, and Jiang Shuzhou's previous investment finally paid off.

He's already thrown over 300 million gold coins into it.

Now we've finally heard a sound.

Jiang Shuzhou's next task is to develop the alchemy workshop version of the refining potion, and then design a production line for his alchemy workshop to produce the refining potion.

This was the first time for Jiang Shuzhou.

He might fail, but a challenge is what he wants.

After taking a sip of tea, Jiang Shuzhou continued his research and development work.

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" Engage! Search! Take control and then withdraw!"

"What are you babbling about? Do you really think this is a joke?"

"Nonsense, it can search, fight, and retreat—isn't that what you call it?"

There is no doubt that Jiang Shuzhou's new model is very successful.

Most players were very enthusiastic, and the quest lobby was packed with people.

"Knife run in a low-pollution area! Anyone can come."

"Experienced team, completing missions in the medium-contaminated zone to accumulate contribution points. They have a collector, so they don't need to collect the pus themselves!"

"Rat-infested areas are being scavenged by rats, urging thieves to leave!"

"Charge into the heavily contaminated area! Anyone who's not afraid to die, come on!"

"Damn, bro, you're really courting death."

"Get lost, you're such a bad omen! I've already stockpiled a warehouse full of junk and haven't sold it yet. Who's going to risk their life for you?"

Although some players were initially dissatisfied with this new mode, their discontent quickly disappeared.

Because this thing is really profitable.

Whether it's frantically killing low-level demons in low-pollution areas to collect pus and handing it over to the Mage Alliance in exchange for contribution points.

They still ransacked the castles or private treasuries of nobles in the heavily polluted areas.

Even in heavily polluted areas, they cut down polluted trees and pulled up weeds to scrape the ground.

These all allow players to quickly acquire and accumulate wealth.

My old friend 87 quickly joined the group, got back to his old ways, wrote a travel guide, and enthusiastically recommended that people come to Maha Brae.

"It's not like you're being pricked by a needle; living in a mountain fortress is really nice."

Finally, after two full weeks, Jiang Shuzhou completed the design of the alchemy workshop production line for refining potions.

Soon, Jiang Shuzhou was able to frantically recycle contribution points from the players.

And then there's the authority he holds.

I can happily fleece the Mage Alliance again.

After all, although Jiang Shuzhou could adjust his contribution points at will, those contribution points couldn't be made public. Now it's different; he can use the players' contribution points to launder his own contribution points.

This means his rate of return is significantly higher than others.

"It's time to go see our fellow villagers."

Immediately afterwards, Jiang Shuzhou stepped out of the laboratory and walked out of the isolation area amidst the respectful salutes of the surrounding guards.

Some players, seeing this, also wanted to go out, but were stopped.

"Have you completed your quarantine period?"

"Not full."

"You're not allowed to leave until you've reached your limit."

The player pointed at Jiang Shuzhou.

"Then why was he allowed to leave?"

"Nonsense! That's the esteemed Commander! How can you be compared to him?"

The guard's tone was full of self-righteousness.

"That's discrimination!"

"Otherwise what?"

The soldiers couldn't be bothered with these mercenaries. Although they were brave and respectable in battle, they were just mentally unstable.

Moreover, it's easy for them to take advantage of you. When you're not on duty, just say hello, but when you are on duty, you still need to be professional.

Besides, they didn't forcefully stop you. If you're not afraid of dying, just break out.

Ignoring the little incident behind him, Jiang Shuzhou decided to go to the mission hall to soak up some of the atmosphere.

"On what grounds?"

"We're just going over there to take a look, why won't they let us join!"

As soon as he arrived, Jiang Shuzhou heard a commotion.