Chapter 69 - Sulgata's Shadow

Nie Yan’s act of generosity proved effective at persuading this Apprentice Alchemist’s heart, though the unbridled manner in which he spent his money held a much more devious purpose. The further he invested into Bird, the further he would become irrevocably bound to his ship, thus making it all the more difficult to leave. In the event Bird truly wanted to leave, he’d have to pay an exorbitant price to do so, and considering his financial situation, trying to break away was basically impossible. In other words, Nie Yan had accomplished another one of his objectives.

By the end of his shopping spree, he had bought Bird ten silvers’ worth of alchemy recipes and a vast quantity of ingredients and materials, filling all five bags until they were practically bursting.

“Here, use these supplies for now. Even when I’m not around, focus on raising your skill,” Nie Yan said. These alchemical ingredients were enough to last Bird a long period of time.

The bags packed to the brim with various plants...