Chapter 295 Breakthrough and Cooperation
In the dim forest, Tom and David jointly besieged the intermediate knight.
At the beginning, although the opponent used fighting skills, the effect was limited and only caused some minor injuries to Tom and the two.
Later, probably because of insufficient fighting spirit, the three of them got into a close fight.
When Ronin arrived, Tom and David showed signs of being suppressed.
"This mid-level knight's combat skills are not very high. He has a slight upper hand purely due to his strength advantage."
"Compared with David, Tom's performance is a little better. This should be the advantage brought by his early awakening to become a professional knight."
Luo Ning watched and analyzed.
David only woke up after he traveled through time for a few days. Although he had studied with Redal and McCann for a while, he was still a little behind Tom.
Perhaps knowing that Luo Ning was watching the battle, the two sides in the battle had completely different moods.
Tom and David became more and more excited. With the lord staring at them like this, it would be really embarrassing if they lost;
The mid-level knight of the Wolf-Slaying Mercenary Group was thinking about how to escape. Facing the man who could kill their leader with one sword, the only way to escape was to die.
Under the influence of this different mood, the balance was instantly broken.
David pierced the opponent's heart with his sword, but the opponent responded hastily and his body was unstable.
"Chance!"
Tom quickly followed up and slashed at the opponent's head with his sword.
"Zi La~"
Suddenly, a purple arc of electricity appeared on the ordinary long sword.
This sword directly left a long gash on the opponent's face, and blood flew everywhere. David followed up with another sword and wiped out the opponent's neck, completely ending the enemy's life.
"Tom, what are you doing?"
David turned and looked at Tom in surprise. There was an electric arc flashing on the latter's sword.
"Pa bang bang~"
Luo Ning clapped his hands and walked over with a smile on his face: "Congratulations, Tom, you will be an intermediate knight from now on!"
Being able to release the fighting spirit of thunder attribute is an obvious proof of breakthrough.
Tom laughed too.
At this moment, the fighting energy seeds in his heart had broken out of their shells, and fighting energy flowed out from there like running water.
"This is the intermediate knight."
Tom couldn't believe it, he actually broke through.
"Congratulations!"
David congratulated, his eyes full of envy and pressure.
He has been following the lord for about the same amount of time, but he has no signs of breakthrough yet.
"Intermediate knights need to draw the fighting energy from the heart, spread the branches and leaves in the body, and gradually form a complete set of fighting energy system."
Luo Ning explained to David the training methods of intermediate knights, and took out a secret book from the space ring.
"Here is the Dou Qi vein diagram of the human body. Take a good look at it and try to form a system as soon as possible, break through the Qi sea, and step into the advanced level."
Tom solemnly took the secret book and knelt down on one knee, "Thank you for your advice. Tom will definitely live up to your expectations!"
"Okay, the experience is over. You should count the loot and rest early."
The battle in the forest is over.
Not all of the Wolf Slayer mercenary group was wiped out, and most of them escaped under the cover of night.
However, with their leader Bauer being killed, this mercenary group will surely dissipate soon.
White and Fili expressed their gratitude to Ronin, and at the same time they also knew the identity of this young man.
They did not expect that the hooded man in front of them was the grandson of the Marquis, nor did they expect that the other party was really as powerful as the rumors said.
Needless to say, for a long time in the future, the story of Luo Ning killing a high-ranking knight with one sword will spread in Jianjiao City and even the Wushan Territory. Even if these remarks spread, it will become Luo Ning killing a bronze knight with one sword. , maybe the Silver Knight.
After a brief storm, the camp quickly calmed down, but someone could still be heard sobbing faintly.
These people never expected that their friends who had dinner together in the evening would turn into cold corpses.
But this is the world, and fighting and death have always been the main theme.
In order to appease everyone's emotions, Rice stood up and said that he would ask Baron Hammett to administer justice and compensate the victims after arriving in Stranglethorn Valley.
This approach made Luo Ninggao take a look.
The targets of the Wolf-Slaying Mercenary Group were Les and her son, which meant that those two people died because of their mother and son.
Between standing up and not standing up, Rice chose to stand up and comfort him, which shows a certain amount of courage and courage.
The night passed without incident.
When the morning sun filled the earth again, the team regained a little vitality.
White and Fili arranged for the two to transport their companion's body back to Willie Manor, while the remaining people set off on the road again with sadness.
Life goes on.
The Valley of Thorns is not far from the camp last night. At close to noon, the convoy entered the Valley of Thorns.
This is a low hilly area with many green trees, but the thorn bushes everywhere attract more attention.
This small thorny shrub is scattered in piles everywhere, and its crimson thorns are very eye-catching, warning humans not to approach rashly.
Although this plant is dangerous, it also has certain medicinal value.
Ronin remembered that thorns were among the materials Elrond needed to make herbs and magic potions.
Well, we can talk to Baron Hammett later and see if we can draw information from here.
The sound of horse hooves sounded, and David, who went to report, came back, and with him came Baron Hammett.
Luo Ning didn't remember what the other person looked like until he saw him in person.
"Hahaha, Count Ronin, I didn't expect you to come to my territory!"
Hammett got off his horse and welcomed him excitedly.
Luo Ning is now unparalleled among the Wushan nobles, and he will probably be warmly welcomed wherever he goes. Hammett was promoted to baron due to this military exploit, and to a certain extent, he was also influenced by Luo Ning.
"Congratulations Hammett!"
Luo Ning dismounted and greeted the other party: "Under your rule, Stranglethorn Valley will definitely become a prosperous big city."
After talking politely for a while, Hammett took Ronin into his castle - a wooden castle.
Hammett said that this was left by the previous person in charge of Stranglethorn Vale. He was planning to build a castle by himself, but it would take several years.
After learning about what happened to Rice and Pique on the road, Hammett thanked Ronin profusely.
"This is all my fault."
Hammett's tone was heavier: "My ex-wife and son were unfortunately killed. During this period of time, I had to deal with their funerals and at the same time deal with the affairs of Stranglethorn Valley. The knights under me were so busy that they couldn't stop. , there was no time to go to Willy’s place to pick up their mother and son.”
He looked apologetically at Rice and Peake who were sitting aside, and then a trace of anger flashed in his eyes, "Count Ronin, do you know who sent the Wolf-Slaying Mercenary Group to do this?"
Luo Ning shook his head. Because it was not his own business, he didn't care much about it. Otherwise, he would have arrested someone for questioning last night.
"For this kind of thing, it just depends on who will benefit in the end."
Ronin looked at Piqué: "If all your sons die, who will inherit the position of baron?"
Hammett was stunned for a moment, and then seemed to think of something, shock and anger flashed across his face.
"Thanks for the reminder, I think I already know who it is."
He took a deep breath to calm down his anger: "My brother, Johnny, I really don't hope it will be him."
Although Hammett is still able to have children at nearly fifty years old, if there is no male heir, the position of Baron of Stranglethorn Valley is really likely to be inherited by his younger brother.
Luo Ning doesn't care much about other people's housework.
"Baron Hammett, besides seeing Mrs. Rice off this time, I also need your help with something."
Hammett immediately became energetic when he heard this, "Say it!"
"The Vale of Stranglethorn is close to the Cape City, and you must be very familiar with it. I hope you can recruit some craftsmen who are good at building ports for me."
Hammett was surprised. Can Wubei Territory still build a port?
However, considering that Wubei Territory faces the sea to the north and east, it seems reasonable to build a port.
But what is the use of building a port in that place?
Opposite the Jiaojiao City are the royal capital and other cities, and the north and east of Wubei Territory are the sea. Without land, where would trade be?
Is it possible to go around the kingdom in a circle, or go south along the eastern coastline to the Principality of Vera, which has always been a bad relationship, to do business?
Building a port is a sky-high cost. With that kind of money, it is better to go by land.
Although he didn't understand, Hammett agreed.
"Don't worry, I have lived in Sharp Point City since I was a child. I have been to the Screaming Sea countless times. I am very familiar with the harbor. There is no problem in leaving this matter to me."
Luo Ning thanked him with a smile, and then mentioned the second thing.
"There is a pharmacist in my territory, and the material needed is thorns. But they are rare in Wubei Territory, so if you are interested, you can send someone to the Swamp Town in Wubei Territory to find a great doctor Elrond.”
Hammett's eyes lit up, and he could tell that this was a business.
Although he is a baron, Stranglethorn Valley does not have special resources, and economic development is a headache for him.
The solution he can think of at present is to cultivate more fields, grow grain, flax and other crops, then add some taxes internally, and then sell them externally to make money.
The thorns mentioned by Luo Ning opened up new ideas for him.
The area of Stranglethorn Valley is not small. Not to mention how many other things there are, there are many things like thorns.
When cultivating fields, thorns will be cut down. If the waste can be reused, why not Hammett?
"To be honest, I have to spend money on too many things now. Building a castle, recruiting soldiers, forming a team of knights, and even purchasing farm tools for the territory all require a lot of money."
Not all barons are as quick to make money as Luoning.
Although Hammett has some savings from being an honorary knight for these years, this savings is obviously not enough if he wants to manage the territory and form a knight team.
He needs to make money.
So after Luo Ning mentioned that Waste Thorns could also be a business, his eyes became eager.
"After the autumn harvest affairs of the territory are over, I will personally go to Wubei Territory. If we can reach cooperation with you, it will be an honor for me and Stranglethorn Valley!"
"Wubei collar welcomes your arrival at any time."
Luo Ning smiled, "Also, you just mentioned purchasing farm tools and forming a knight team. I think we can have room for cooperation on this matter."
"oh?"
Next, Luo Ning turned into a salesperson.
Now that he has taken over Chishan Town, Chishan Iron Mine has officially begun mining, and craftsman Feng Si has also been hired.
When Kallus moves the iron-making technology to Chishan Town, they can quickly produce farm tools.
The production of such agricultural tools is much cheaper than forging, and ordinary families have the opportunity to use them.
When the pig iron refining technology is realized later, it will be easier to make weapons, and the price of weapons will naturally be lower.
Of course, Luo Ning will not disclose the blast furnace ironmaking technology to the outside world. He will only sell weapons, armor and agricultural tools at a relatively low price using the words "friendly price".
If Hamet cannot purchase too many iron products, there is an ironwood workshop in Wubei Territory, which produces armors, shields, etc., which are also good choices.
During the battle with the Bolt Bandits, Hamet had seen the effects of ironwood equipment in the Northern Territory of Ukraine. He thought that if he didn't have enough money in the future, the next best thing would be to get a pair of ironwood armor for some soldiers.
In fact, Luo Ning's space ring also included a silk dress and several exquisite porcelain bowls, but seeing that Hammett didn't seem to have the money to buy these two products, he had no need to promote them.
Luo Ning has never worked in sales, but the negotiation with Hammett was very pleasant this time. The reason is that the customer has a subjective intention to buy.
Luo Ning believes that as long as the two parties cooperate on thorns and the prices of agricultural tools and weapons are reasonable, Hamet can become a long-term customer of Wubeiling.
Now Luo Ning just hopes that the other party can make more money so that he can buy more Wubeiling products.
Time passed quickly. After Ronin had lunch at the small castle in Stranglethorn Valley, although he was strongly persuaded by his host to stay, he still took David and Tom on the road.
Although there is plenty of time to go to Golden Feather City, they cannot afford to stay and consume them everywhere.
The horses were galloping, and two or three hours were enough for them to get from Stranglethorn Valley to Sharp Point City.
This is a city comparable to Wushan City. Due to the prosperous economy brought by the busy port, the population of Jiaojiao City has exceeded 100,000.
However, perhaps because it was close to the sea, the air here was much worse than that in Wushan City, which made Luo Ning wish he didn't have to breathe.
"Sir, do you need me to inform Viscount Vittorino?" David asked.
When nobles go to other nobles' castles, they need to notify Hamet in advance. Just like going to Stranglethorn Valley at noon, David informed Hamet first.
Luo Ning thought for a while and shook his head: "No need, we can just find a hotel to stay near the pier tonight. Tom, go and contact the ship for tomorrow morning, and we will cross the sea directly tomorrow morning."
Going to the other party's castle is inevitably a struggle.
If Luo Ning had that time, he might as well sleep in the room for a while and make two spell scrolls.
However, he did not want to go to the Sharp Angle Fort, but Viscount Vittorino had already ordered the guards guarding the city to report immediately when they saw the Cloud Stepping Horse or the silver-haired young man.
Although Luo Ning kept a low profile and wore a hood, any guard who was not blind could see that the Cloud-Stepping Horse was different.
On the busy street, a group of people rushed towards Luo Ning and the others.
Pedestrians and vehicles on the road gave way, fearing that they would collide with each other and cause trouble.
"Master Reese is so anxious, it looks like he is going to fight again!"
“I don’t know which poor guy offended Baron Rees, I’m afraid he’s going to be in trouble~”
"Even bad luck is good. Last time, someone hit Baron Reese's entourage carelessly. That person was said to have been beaten to death by the baron!"
Many people knew the identity of the man on horseback, and one or two people began to guess.
Rhys Dennis, the eldest son of Vittorino, is a talented knight among the younger generation of Point City. He is arrogant and arrogant.
He reined in the reins and the horse stopped in front of Luo Ning.
"Are you the Earl of Wubei Territory, Luoning Wushan?"
Luo Ning frowned slightly. The other party's tone was somewhat provocative, but he didn't know the other party's identity.
"What do you want from me?" (End of chapter)
