---- Chapter 2521 Andrew scoffed. "What? What about me? I already let you off the hook before when you tried to meddle. But now, I''m done. Get as far away from me as you can. The Robertson family already made it clear they''re not working with Sovereign''s Apothecary anymore, but you''re still hanging around here putting on that face. Don''t you feel ridiculous?" Theon was so furious he nearly screamed, looking like he wanted to swallow Andrew whole. Emir, on the other hand, was stunned. He thought Andrew really had some guts to confront someone like Theon head-on.
Sure, he was old-fashioned, but he was still Sovereign''s Apothecary''s chief alchemist, a renowned figure in Chetvine, and a respected guest among countless influential families. What he did not know was that Andrew viewed Theon as nothing more than a small-time yer, hardly worth mentioning. "Now then, Mr. Robertson, do you believe what I said earlier?" Andrew turned to Emir with a smile. Emir hesitated for a moment before reluctantly admitting, "Fine. With Mr. Orben and the others backing up your story, I do believe what you''re saying.
But Andrew, no matter how impressive your conditions sound, the Robertson family has already made ---- progress with Mount Lourneau. Plus, our families don''t exactly have a great rtionship." He continued, "And as for you and your father, well, that goes without saying. Youing here looking for a partnership is really just a waste of effort and honestly kind of embarrassing for you." Andrew shrugged. "I''m just being objective here, purely looking to create a win-win situation with the Robertson family. I can honestly say I''m not bringing any personal grudges into this.
But even so, you''re still being so short-sighted and closed-minded. If that''s how it is, then I don''t have anything else to say." Emir let out a coldugh, secretly pleased with himself. He thought he had finally shut Andrew down, and that he was not so impressive after all. Meanwhile, Mika and Theon could barely contain theirughter. They had not gotten what they wanted from the Robertson family, and now Andrew had shown up only toe away empty-handed too, Their wounded pride finally felt somewhat soothed. However, at that moment, Andrew turned to Isabelle with a smile.
"Belle, you mentioned to mest time that you wanted to find out if a Life-Sustaining Elixir could be made and where you could get one. Well, I''ve got some news for you." ---- Isabelle''s eyes lit up with excitement. "Andrew, what is it? Tell me quickly!" Andrew responded, "I can tell you, but you should know that the Life-Sustaining Elixir is a peak ninth-grade elixir. Just from the name alone, you can tell how miraculous it is. So I need to ask you, what do you need this elixir for?" Isabelle hesitated before saying quietly, "I want to use it for Grandpa.<fnf28c> Content originallyes from Find_Novel(.</fnf28c>
He''s getting old, and Saul suddenly roared, "That''s enough, you foolish girl! Who told you to bring up Grandpa''s business in a ce like this? Stop talking. From now on, you are not to mention anything about Grandpa anywhere, do you understand?" Isabelle looked hurt. "Okay, I understand." However, Andrew had already figured it out. He said, "I can make the Life-Sustaining Elixir. However, the chances aren''t great, and the materials needed are extremely difficult to find Belle, we''re good friends, so I can help you this once.
So whenever you have time, juste find me." With that, Andrew turned to leave. Emir and the others had not expected him to be so casual about it. They had thought Andrew would continue pestering them and arguing with the Robertson family. ---- Theon sneered. "Didn''t get a damn thing out of this, huh? Serves you right." "Wait!" Just as Andrew was about to leave the room, Saul suddenly called out. Looking at Andrew with uncertainty and surprise, he asked, "Andrew, did you just tell Belle that you can make the Life- Sustaining Elixir?" Andrew nodded calmly. "That''s right, I can make it.
I wonder if Belle mentioned to you that I''m actually a ninth-grade supreme alchemist?" Saul''s eyes widened in shock, his jaw dropping. Seeing this reaction, Andrew could not help but chuckle. "I can tell Belle didn''t mention it to you, Mr. Robertson Senior. That''s right, I''m now a ninth-grade supreme alchemist. Otherwise, where do you think I got the confidence to establish Medicine God''s Covenant? "Since the Robertson family doesn''t want this opportunity, I''ll just go find other partners.
Medicine God''s Covenant will undoubtedly dominate the alchemy world in the future; there''s no question about that. If the Robertsons don''t want to get on board, that''s their loss. If it weren''t for Belle, I wouldn''t have wasted my breath with your family at all." ---- Saul''s face twitched, annoyed at how cocky Andrew was getting. He said, "Hold on a second, That Life-Sustaining Elixir you just mentioned... When you said you could help Belle, is that true?" Andrew replied, "Of course it''s true. I consider Belle like a baby sister, so helping her once is no problem.
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