A Beekeeper in a Magical World

"I want to refine a magical potion with zero side effects and toxins," Hua Mi sincerely stated. "After witnessing your work, I understand the core technical skills of alchemy. I came today to ask you to accept me as your disciple."

"..."

To be honest, Hua Mi almost wanted to become her apprentice. If not for his lack of affinity with magic, he would have considered learning some alchemy and magic. After all, having diverse skills wouldn't hurt.

"Although I know you don't care about money, we are willing to pay tuition fees just to show sincerity," Carter expressed, subtly indicating that they were not short on funds.

Hua Mi pondered for a moment. He couldn't earn this quick money; he didn't have that ability. But then he thought that maybe he could make use of this seemingly ordinary alchemical prodigy.

He asked them to wait here for a moment while he went to the basement to fetch the remaining Mutagenic Stimulant.

"This is the Mutagenic Stimulant I brewed, capable of inducing mutations in living organisms. Come find me when you can reproduce this potion."

Hillar received the potion, expressing her gratitude without asking too many questions. As she turned to leave, a determined expression on her face and a gaze filled with the resolve to succeed were evident.

"Promise me you won't use yourself as a test subject this time, okay?" Carter anxiously looked at her.

"I'm just obsessed with alchemy, Carter, but I'm not foolish," Hillar shot him a glance.

Col chuckled a few times, suddenly alert, "Wait a minute, you guys don't want me to be the test subject, do you?"

"..."

"..."

Both of them didn't speak, just giving him a meaningful look. Then, simultaneously, they quickened their pace.

"Hey, clarify things first, you... animals!"

...

After the trio left, Hua Mi breathed a sigh of relief. He almost couldn't keep up the act. Pretending to be profound was really tiring.

There were two possible outcomes of this: Either Hillar failed, and they would be gone, or she succeeded, which would be beneficial for him. At least, the Mutant Wasp breeding plan could continue. As for how to deal with her later, he would figure it out then.

"Got a free bottle of Swallow Soar Elixir."

Hua Mi examined the light green potion. Could drinking it make one fly like a swallow? He didn't plan to try it easily; after all, medicine could be poison if used recklessly. So, he stored it in his storage ring along with the recovery potion obtained from the green-haired ape.

Six gold coins also found their place in his money pouch.

...

Today, Hua Mi harvested over four thousand Thunder Blossom seeds, bringing the total to more than thirteen thousand. Still not enough.

The construction of the greenhouse proceeded smoothly. Through the semi-transparent light screen, he could see that the foundation was laid, and it seemed that the glass wall had been erected.

Hua Mi didn't enter, fearing that he might disturb the magic inside. He only cared about the results.

"The most complicated part has been completed. The remaining work is just repetition," Alyss said. If nothing went wrong, it would definitely be finished within three days.

"Come in and rest for a while," Hua Mi invited her into the wooden house, offering a cup of warm Featherwing Flower Honey Fruit Tea.

Alyss took a sip, squinting her eyes slightly, clearly satisfied with the taste.

"A drink made from the new honey product, how is it?" Hua Mi asked.

"Not bad," she glanced at the shelves. "You dare to set prices, I see."

Hua Mi had already marked the prices on the shelves.

Moon Slumber Honey: 4 gold coins.

Featherwing Flower Honey: 8 gold coins.

Why the higher pricing than before? Because the opening discount was over. Some prices, once missed, were gone forever.

"Goods are valued when they are rare. I'm the only one in the world who can make honey, so a higher price is natural. Besides, you've experienced the effects of the honey," Hua Mi said seriously.

Alyss, holding the teacup elegantly, took a small sip. "There are many magical potions with sleep-inducing effects."

Hua Mi, improvising, retorted, "The advantage of honey lies in its lack of side effects and toxins. Can other magical potions achieve that? What is a perfect potion?"

Alyss said, "What you say is not wrong. The lack of side effects and toxins makes other alchemists envy. If you are willing to disclose the formula for the honey, it will likely cause a revolution in the alchemical world."

"That's impossible," Hua Mi said. Even if he wanted to disclose it, he couldn't. It was like a magical effect resulting from the collision of bees and magic on a microscopic level—mysterious and inexplicable even to himself.

Alyss seemed to recall something amusing; her lips curved slightly. "The old scholars of the Jade Court, unable to replicate the honey, were greatly frustrated. Yet, they couldn't bring themselves to ask for help. It's both pitiful and laughable."

Perhaps because they knew that even if they sought help, I would most likely ignore them.

Only alchemists truly understood alchemists. Alchemical formulas would not be easily disclosed; they were the most precious possessions of an alchemist. This advantage was crucial for their survival. Without it, they might be dominated by professions like mages.

Hua Mi had given up explaining that he wasn't an alchemist. Alchemist, beekeeper branch—it wasn't bad. Although he didn't personally brew the honey, he controlled the bee colony, which could be considered his creation.

Without delving into the process and just looking at the results, he was, to some extent, indeed an alchemist.

Alyss quickly finished the honey fruit tea, placing the cup aside. "Why not sell drinks made from this honey? At least the prices wouldn't be so outrageous."

Hua Mi wondered if Alyss was subtly mocking his exorbitant pricing. However, upon hearing her suggestion, he seriously considered it.

Maybe it could work...

On Earth, it wouldn't, with all the related qualifications and complications. But in this otherworldly realm, it was entirely feasible.

Honey was priced high as a high-end product that ordinary people wouldn't easily buy. However, honey drinks could be priced lower, perhaps to open up the market.

The only issue was the troublesome mass production.

Hua Mi kept this idea in mind.

Alyss asked, "What are the effects of the new honey?"

"Beauty and skincare," Hua Mi casually replied.

Alyss shook her head. "Boring."

"As an elf, the pride of the heavens, you can't understand the pursuits of us ordinary mortals," Hua Mi took the opportunity to tease her.

Though it was a jest, it wasn't entirely untrue.

Upon closer inspection, the elven race did have many advantages over humans—beautiful appearance, long lifespan, inherent high affinity with nature, and no gender conflict.

They possessed many things that other races dreamed of.

"Heaven's pride?" Alyss calmly looked at him. The lifeless white eyeball and

The blue scales around the eye sockets resembled cracks on a perfect porcelain piece.