Liam now knew that matters about his core and cultivation had to remain secret, so he refrained from saying it openly.
However, it didn't take a genius to understand the meaning behind Liam's last request. He wanted rank 2 items, and everyone could guess how advanced his foundation was.
Chances were, Liam was ready to face the breakthrough.
Liam's veiled request gained even more value now that his Master's identity was public. If he thought he could do it, it meant the Alchemy Elder had sanctioned the matter.
The news couldn't be taken lightly, now more than ever. Liam had killed a rooting expert as a mere foundation expert. His potential had surpassed everyone's wildest expectations, so no one could predict what he would be able to achieve once he overcame the bottleneck.
However, the immense potential didn't make Liam's request any less outrageous. It was so beyond reason and decorum that even Joel couldn't see it as entertaining anymore.
