Chapter 1, Outstanding Individuals Among the Gems of Humanity (3)

Upon hearing this, everyone burst into laughter. In terms of professionalism, they truly cannot be considered as roles here; they are not even qualified to be called scouts. They are merely the grassroots of the organization and petty traders. However, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. As grassroots individuals, they possess unique advantages. Even if their expertise in handling "intelligence" is lacking, when it comes to the speed of spreading "rumors," no expert can surpass them.

Reputation may be poor, but as long as it can be of use, that is sufficient. When placed in the right context, even a bad reputation can yield positive results. I hope for a good beginning... Oh, I almost forgot something important... The young man frowned, took out a booklet from his pocket, opened to the first page, and crossed out the first line.

The Handbook for Rising to Prominence, Rule One of Ascendancy... For newcomers entering the arena, it is essential to put on a show of sophistication... This task is now complete

The Silver Valley, where Gilfihart resides, is located on the edge of the Chiskal Mountains in the southwest of the land. Just a step further in, one would encounter the beastly barbarians who inhabit the mountains. These ferocious tribes are neither human nor ghost, neither man nor beast, possessing immense strength. Ordinary people avoid them at all costs, yet only Gilfihart can live on the fringes of their territory, and he has done so for many years.

Many people view this as a demonstration of strength, after all, not everyone possesses such capability. However, only those who are well acquainted with Gilfihart understand that the esteemed number one alchemist in the world, instead of being honored and supported, has been forced to wander in desolate places. This is precisely the helplessness and failure of Gilfihart

Being ridiculed by others, the young man does not feel any discomfort; this is precisely the effect he desires. If I am not mistaken, various rumors about "Dongfang Lianxue" will soon emerge in the community, and the content will certainly not be flattering remarks about being wise, powerful, or charming. It will undoubtedly be as negative as possible, describing him as despicable, shameless, and lewd. It is not out of the question that there will even be tales of him pushing elderly women into the street to be hit by cars, utterly lacking in conscience.

The news of the closure of Gilfihart's work spread, causing a surge of various parties to flood into Silver Town. In addition to those expressing their intentions to seek treasures, there were also individuals claiming to uphold justice, coming to lend a helping hand to Gilfih and Tushuhart, determined to protect the work and ensure that he would not be coerced into action. Furthermore, some arrived as mediators, hoping to coordinate among the factions to prevent armed conflict and unnecessary casualties.

Creating life is the supreme divine power, something alchemy cannot achieve. The Gelfihart simulacra resemble real humans, all of them handsome men and beautiful women, capable of executing simple commands, with intelligence comparable to that of a ten-year-old child. Such simulacra are spread throughout the Yulong Manor, serving the esteemed guests and fulfilling all their requests. However, this arrangement alone is insufficient for the normal operation of Yulong Manor. Yet, with the addition of several trained stewards selected from the town and nearby villages, Yulong Manor can be managed in an orderly manner. Such simulacra are spread throughout the Yulong Manor, serving the esteemed guests and fulfilling all their requests. However, this arrangement alone is insufficient for the normal operation of Yulong Manor. Yet, with the addition of several trained stewards selected from the town and nearby villages, Yulong Manor can be managed in an orderly manner.

Currently, those seeking treasures, those wishing to seize treasures, those wanting to lend support, and those aspiring to mediate have all gathered in Baiyin Town. Although Gilfihart has yet to make an appearance and no one knows what his final work is, the leaders of various factions have all taken up residence in Yulong Manor, awaiting Gilfihart's explanation.

Creating something out of nothing is a power possessed only by the god of creation. No other deity or human can achieve this, and the same applies to alchemists. The issue of resource scarcity also troubled Gilfihart, but a top-tier alchemist can always transform one into many and turn waste into treasure. Thus, in just three days, he caused this manor to rise from the ground and be completed. However, compared to the building itself, it was the servants and attendants who later served in Yulong Manor that became the subject of much discussion among outsiders.

The second rule of the higher law states that before departure, it is necessary to make a historic legendary declaration... This has been completed, so let's cross it off. However, speaking of which, how many times have I made a legendary declaration? After declaring so many times, why have I not ascended? Tsk, the person who wrote this manual can't be trying to deceive us, can they?

No matter how it happened, with the arrival of Gilfihart, the once desolate Silver Valley began to be developed, and a small town emerged on the outskirts. The residents of the town, apart from those treasure seekers who held onto hope and refused to give up, were merchants who came to open shops and earn money from them, adding a touch of prosperity to this barren land

It seems to have been successful...

The young man gazed towards the distant horizon, his eyes suddenly turning fierce as he reached out with his hand, as if to grasp everything beneath the heavens with that one motion, swallowing the mountains and rivers.

Due to inconvenient transportation and a lack of supplies, the quality of these shops is merely average, lacking any notable excellence. However, the Yulong Manor, which is specifically designed to host distinguished guests in the town center, is a luxurious estate characterized by intricately carved beams and painted rafters, complete with pavilions and towers, exuding an impressive grandeur. This manor is indeed the work of Gilfihart.

Words of unparalleled confidence, if heard by anyone, would surely leave a deep impression. Unfortunately, there is no one around him; no one to record this historic moment, and he seems not to care much. He scratches his head with a pen and crosses out the second line in the notebook

The entire Silver Valley is sealed by a complex barrier formation, with only a mist visible at the valley's entrance, making it impossible to see inside, let alone venture deeper. This barrier was personally set up by Gilfihart and has been continuously updated over the years. Anyone who has given high praise to Gilfihart's expertise would not be foolish enough to attempt a forced entry. Although the mist obscures visibility, everyone understands that danger lurks within, ready to claim lives at any moment.

My success, my legend, begins at this moment. Silver Valley www.hetushu.com will become the homepage of my brilliant legend, my martial world, my realm... await the protagonist that is you!

The young man scratched his head with a pen, appearing thoroughly frustrated. Meanwhile, the snowstorm swept down once again, and his figure vanished into the blizzard, leaving only the continuous clamor of voices coming from the inn...

Those who seek treasures come to Silver Valley, naturally in pursuit of the works of Gilfihart. However, to seek treasures, one must first encounter the person, yet Gilfihart has not left the valley in recent years and does not make public appearances. Others who wish to seek him are unable to do so, and can only remain in the town outside day after day. A few individuals, confident in their own abilities, entertain the idea of forcibly breaking into the valley, but they all meet with a fate of going without return.

Meanwhile, not far from the inn, the young man who had just run out in a disheveled state placed his hand by his ear, listening to the bursts of laughter that came from afar, nodding repeatedly

Within a radius of one hundred miles of Silver Valley, apart from a few small mountain villages, human presence is rare. Even if one were to recruit from within, the quality would not be very high. It is even less likely for Gilfihart to seek beastmen as servants. Therefore, as an alchemist, he skillfully created a number of lifelike puppets to serve as his attendants