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1181: Chapter 190: Off Track_2 1181: Chapter 190: Off Track_2 The Moxi Government was adept at staging performances, one after another, “discovering” large gold mines and continuously overreporting the yield of the gold mines, leading outsiders to mistakenly think the gold being mined filled the gap.

Watching his good brothers amass wealth frantically, Hudson could only stand by with envy.

Just because the Moxi Duchy could make money didn’t mean he could as well.

Seeking profits beyond one’s own risk tolerance was extremely dangerous.

Without the support of national power, relying solely on oneself might lead to getting stuck at the very first step.

Even just screening prospective clients was not something Hudson could accomplish on his own.

Yet for a country, knowing which Nobles were wealthy and which were paupers might just be basic information.

That it had been kept a secret until now was not only due to the Moxi People’s cautious conduct—there must have been a bloody method supporting it.

“Hudson, we’re all going out, what about the children?”

Melissa asked with some hesitation.

Obviously, she also had a great interest in Master Kembery’s laboratory, but she didn’t want to leave the two little ones.

“Don’t worry, there are so many people in the Manor House, are you afraid there’s no one to look after them?

It’s perfect timing that the old man is coming over to see his grandchildren, letting him help out for a couple of days isn’t much of a problem.”

Hudson said nonchalantly.

The Manor House now was nothing like the grassroots team of yesteryears.

On one side, the Family Knight’s Order was stationed; on the other, the Magical Beast Legion.

There was a whole bunch of Guardian Magic Arrays, even Sanctuary Powerhouses breaking in would have to shed a layer of skin.

Undoubtedly, Hudson, being so young now, was far from needing to consider a successor; the two little ones were not worth the risk for outsiders using Sanctuary experts.

If there were several Sanctuary Powerhouses becoming assassins, whether Melissa stayed or not would make no difference.

Of course, the success rate of assassination was still very low.

With the Manor House being so large, finding someone was not an easy task.

Once an assassin was discovered, they would surely retreat to a secret chamber.

With the Magic Formation sealing off their presence, it would be hard to find them in a short time.

Delaying this long, the army stationed near the Manor House would have already surrounded the area.

Magic Formations combined with army forces—if one’s reaction was slow, even Sanctuary Powerhouses risked falling.

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With the fame of Master Kembery, news of the auction had just gotten out, and it was already creating an uproar across the Continent.

Numerous rarely-seen antiques emerged from their seclusions, preparing to head to Moxi Duchy to see for themselves.

It could be said that George really made a big move this time.

If he couldn’t keep control later in front of all those important figures, it would be very easy to mess up the play.

Hudson had already entered the laboratory, as a Magic Potioner whose name was rising on the Continent, how could he be absent from the big show that the Moxi People were planning in the name of Master Kembery!

The invite also included a slip with a secret message written by George about the purchase of Magic Potions.

The requirements were very simple: the stranger and more peculiar the Magic Potion, the better, but it must be befitting of Master Kembery’s status.

Since the buyer was making such a request, Hudson was not going to be polite!

Fake Alchemist, still an Alchemist.

As an Alchemist, one inevitably has a restless heart.

Without any specific effects required, then it’s time to let creativity flow.

Now, unlike before, Hudson had observed Melissa refining Potions many times, learning about some of the Potion-making processes, at least not causing an explosion at the furnace.

As for the effects of the Magic Potion, since it’s not for him to drink, he can be as creative as he likes.

A burst of activity fierce as a tiger, but looking at the final product, Hudson always felt unsatisfied.

“Maxim, how about contributing some of your blood?”

Hudson tentatively asked.

A Dragon Knight who dares to ask a Giant Dragon for dragon blood must be the first of his kind.

Typically, such a request would lead to a severe beating.

The seemingly equal contract established appeared so, but because of the imbalance of power, most Dragon Knights lacked confidence when facing Giant Dragons.

Their cooperation mainly relied on “affection.” Hence, it’s best not to say things that could hurt feelings.

Hudson was in a unique position, having signed a contract with Maxim that was made taking advantage of the Dragon’s peril and more favorable to himself.

“Hudson, don’t push the dragon too far!

Don’t think that just because I am bound by the contract, I can’t deal with you.

If I’m pushed too hard, I’ll breathe fire during mating, to let…”

Before Maxim could finish his sentence, Hudson quickly interrupted: “Enough, Mister Maxim!

Business is business, and kindness is kindness; who threatens the buyer right off the bat?

Ten Thousand Gold Coins for a bowl of dragon blood— if you’re interested, then we have a deal.”

Every part of a Giant Dragon is a treasure.

In the past, Hudson had already successfully obtained Dragon Feces, Dragon Urine, and even the saliva and bathwater of the Giant Dragon.

Without a doubt, these excretions weren’t of much medicinal value.

Apart from mystifying outsiders, they didn’t have much substantive significance.

But dragon blood was different.

According to ancient beliefs, bathing in dragon blood could cleanse the marrow and improve one’s cultivation aptitude; if used in Potion Refining, it could unleash even more effects.

However, this substance was too precious, and warriors daring enough to ask a Giant Dragon for blood were rare in Human Race history.

When it came to practical research, in fact, Magic Potions related to dragon blood were still very scarce.

“Don’t think of insulting me with Gold Coins, a great Giant Dragon will never submit to them!”

Looking at the fuming Maxim, Hudson knew the price wasn’t right.

Perhaps other Giant Dragons would stick to their principles, but Maxim was an exception.