Chapter 638: Chapter 520, you really know how to enjoy yourself. Chapter 638: Chapter 520, you really know how to enjoy yourself. The factory issue had been discussed before.
But the dwarf designer hadn't expected to be addressing the site selection today.
Even if the phrase providing energy supply was somewhat alien, he vaguely understood what was being conveyed.
He took out the map he carried with him from his shoulder bag.
He spread it out on the table and, standing on the chair, pointed to a location and said, “Sir, this is the spot we have selected these past few days, which can take into consideration the two areas you mentioned.”
Wu Heng followed where he pointed and took a look.
It was a location in the east of the new development area.
In fact, the number of island residents was not as much as in the modern world.
With the power capability provided by the central station, it could fully satisfy the usage of the entire island's residents.
Listening to the other party's description of the location's advantages, Wu Heng nodded in agreement, “This place is good, in the next few days, arrange for people to clear it up first, and once the Mechanist has the planning ready, begin construction directly.”
“Okay, I will arrange for people to start work once I get back.”
“Hmm,” Wu Heng nodded, wrapping up the discussion about the power plant location, then asked, “What about the melee progress in the expansion area?”
The dwarf sat back down in his chair, “It's going very smoothly, next up is house building. Once the bricks and materials are on site, we can continue.”
“According to the previous plans, make a few of the buildings larger and more splendid.”
“Understood, sir.”
After finishing the discussion with the dwarf.
Wu Heng thought for a moment and, having no other matters, said, “Alright, that's it then. If there's any difficulty during the construction, speak with Andre Willow in a timely manner, don't delay.”
“Yes, then I will go back and delegate the tasks now.”
“Go ahead.”
The dwarf stood up, bowed slightly, and then left the meeting room.
After the other party left.
Wu Heng also stood up and went to Lighthouse Street.
Along the way, he bought some Alchemy Materials from the shops.
He booked a private room in a tavern called Red Coral.
He had also considered booking a private room at 'Conch,' as it was his own property, which would be more convenient.
But on second thought, he still chose an outside location.
It would be better for himself and Xi Ligui to appear less often there.
Nearing dusk.
There was a knock at the door of the private room.
The door opened, and two cloaked figures, with their faces concealed, walked in one after another.
Seeing that Wu Heng was the only one in the room, they both took off their hoods, revealing elf sisters with similar yet distinct features.
Xi Ligui, her golden hair tied at the back of her head, sleek and shiny, with skin fair and tender, chubby cheeks, and eyes full of spirit; her sweet appearance contrasted with a sharpness that was unexpected.
Her older sister, 'Shi Yali,' with golden shoulder-length hair, a slightly more mature face, and very similar features, wore golden earrings and a pendant, and smiled gently, giving off a warmer vibe.
“Is this a new tavern?” Xi Ligui asked as she sat down at one side of the table.
Shi Yali followed suit, sitting beside her, neatly folding their hoods and putting them away.
“It's newly opened, I've heard the taste here is quite good,” Wu Heng said as he poured them cooling tea.
“They must have some signature culinary skills, otherwise, there wouldn't be much competitiveness on the island,” Xi Ligui remarked.
“I've ordered all the specialties; let's see if they're competitive,”
While they were speaking, the voice of the waiter came from outside the door.
But the waiter did not come in.
Instead, it was the skeleton attendant stationed at the door that brought the food in directly.
One dish after another was placed on the table.
“Let's eat,” Wu Heng said.
After taking a few bites.
Wu Heng picked up his wine glass and took a sip, then said, “I just saw the island's designer; the expansion work has now entered the house building phase. Where do you think we should get the population from?”
“Get the population?” Xi Ligui raised an eyebrow, “The way you say it sounds like kidnapping people! You Necromancer.”
“What? No, I mean, how can we attract people to live on the island?” Wu Heng said.
Xi Ligui chewed on the sliced beef she put in her mouth and then said, “There are two methods. One is to lift the restrictions for people coming to the island; as long as they can settle down, they'll gain residency rights. The second is to request the headquarters to send people to settle. Some tribes or races without a fixed residence could be relocated here, becoming islanders.”
“Which is better?”
Xi Ligui shook her head, “Actually, neither is particularly good?”
Shi Yali, who was sitting nearby, followed up with an explanation, “The first method, easing the restrictions to get on the island, will attract some criminals and fugitives. They can't survive in their own countries, so they come here to live. The second method, relocating tribes, also carries risks. If they feel there's any injustice, a whole tribe rebelling on the island is no small matter.”
Xi Ligui nodded at him, “Yeah, that's what I meant.”
Wu Heng leaned back in his chair and pondered their words.
By easing restrictions so anybody can live on the island, the first to arrive might be refugees who are criminals.
And, as 'Xi Ligui' mentioned, the second method, having the association move tribes without stable residences to the island, could lead to even bigger problems.
Criminals only represent a security issue, but a united tribe might aim to overthrow the Island Lord's Mansion.
“Isn't there a more normal way?” Wu Heng asked.
Xi Ligui said, “Normal ways take time. Just like you said before, if Gold and Silver Island develops well, naturally people would want to come.”
Wu Heng looked at her, “How about getting your people to come to the island?”
Xi Ligui's eyebrows shot up, “Go, go, go, stop trying to take advantage of me.”
Wu Heng laughed, just teasing her.
They continued to talk about matters concerning the island.
Xi Ligui gently wiped her mouth, then looked directly at him and asked, “A couple of days ago, Mini brought some people to the association to choose professional scrolls. I heard that you've added two more maids at your place?”
There was a hint of interrogation in her tone.
Wu Heng picked up his wine glass and took a sip, gathering his thoughts before saying, “They're friends of Mini. The last time I left the island, she asked me to bring them so she wouldn't be alone at home.”
“You sure know how to enjoy yourself, having just become the Island Master,” Xi Ligui remarked.
Wu Heng clarified further, “They are indeed slaves I bought. In the place where I used to be a team leader, there are still dozens left. The place I worked in was a border city between two countries, where slave traders sold slaves.”
“Slaves?” Xi Ligui asked curiously.
Shi Yali looked over as well.
“Yes, the city where I worked was on the border of two countries and had slave traders. There was a Hammer Party force, basically bandits, planning to attack the city. The local merchants and those who could, left. The worst-off could at least get into the city, but those slaves were still in the hands of the slave traders. I had no choice but to buy some to save them, and the rest are still back in that city, running a small shop.”
Both elves looked at him with astonishment.
They had thought that having so many maids was just for the enjoyment of life.
But now they were hearing this story.
A small team leader had actually spent his own money to buy those slaves.
Xi Ligui subconsciously said, “No wonder that Untainted Holy Radiance had no effect on you, you don't resemble a Necromancer at all.”
Wu Heng slapped his thigh and leaned in, “You don't know, but at that time there were rumors in town that I bought those slaves to use them in Necromancy Rituals, many people looked at me the same way they look at a butcher.”
Xi Ligui's face broke into a smile, amused, “It's your own fault for choosing to be a Necromancer.”
“I had no choice, my dream was to be a Prince, the kind that inherits the throne at birth.”
“What's the use of being a Prince?”
“When the time comes, I'll appoint you as a minister.”
“You're asking for a beating, aren't you?”
The two bantered back and forth, causing Xi Ligui to forget all about the new maid matter.
Shi Yali sat to the side, chin propped on her hand, smiling as she watched the two of them.
Murmuring softly, “How nice.”
After leaving the tavern.
The three went their separate ways outside, each taking a carriage back to their own residence.
By the time Wu Heng got back to the estate, the sky had already darkened.
He entered the hall.
From the training room to the side, came the sound of the maids' vigorous training.
Dressed in modern sportswear, their garments and backs soaked with sweat.
The addition of two new maids had spurred a newfound enthusiasm for training.
Seeing Wu Heng return.
Several maids quickly approached.
“Master, have you eaten?” Mini asked.
“I have, I ate outside.”
“Then I'll prepare some pastries for you!” Mini continued.
Wu Heng touched her rabbit ears, “No need, I'm full and can't eat another bite.”
“Oh!”
“You all continue training, don't overdo it.”
“Okay, Master.” Mini took the other two back to the training room.
Andre Willow, however, followed Wu Heng to the living room.
Sitting down to the side.
Andre Willow wiped the sweat from her forehead and said, “Master, today I contacted several cargo fleets. Their ships will be arriving at the port one after another in the next few days.”
The merchant fleet's timing had been somewhat slow.
But this was the first collaboration between the two parties; preparing the goods and compressing the copper ore into copper coins both took time.
“Hmm, follow up on that. Make sure the gunpowder is all stored inside so nothing dangerous happens.”
Wu Heng handed over the Space Satchel to her.
Now that he had the Space Belt of Hundred Soldiers, he essentially had another large-capacity storage item.
For the time being, this one could be given to Andre Willow for storing goods without worrying about sudden personal need.
“Yes, Master.” Andre Willow took it and nodded with a smile.
Then, Andre Willow picked up some chilled fruit wine and headed to the training room.
Wu Heng also went upstairs to his own study.
The chandelier and air conditioning turned on.
A blast of cool air caused the temperature inside the room to drop sharply.
He poured himself a cup of tea, sat down at the desk, and brought out all of today's rewards.
The first were two First-Class Special Item rewards.
The [Space Belt of Hundred Soldiers] might be an accessory to the 'Robe of Hundred Soldiers', but its usefulness was no less significant.
Indeed, he was quite satisfied with it in his heart.
“I wonder if there are other accessories at the association,” he mused.
“Next time I get a First-Class Merit reward, I should write a letter directly asking for accessories that go with the Robe of Hundred Soldiers. It saves the hassle of receiving odd things.”
Then, his gaze fell on the second item, the [Untainted Holy Radiance].
He had already worn it without bursting into flames, proving he was not one of the 'Sinners' mentioned in the side effects.
That the association would give this item as a reward to a Necromancer.
It inevitably led one to speculate a bit more.
The effect was to guard the spirit as well as protection from the Knight Attendant, while the side effect was natural for Sinners.
It was as if reminding him, the association could shelter him.
But it could also cause his death.
Spontaneous combustion was just another way of saying don't court death.
The more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed.
“Whoever came up with this nasty trick, also wasted one of my reward slots.” But since he could wear it, it wasn't utterly useless.
Next were the Level Two rewards.
The [Elf Magic Carpet], [Soul-Whip], [Iron Puppet]–the effects of each were clear and there was nothing more to scrutinize.
He simply put them away.
His gaze then fell on the [Companion Yin Jade] in his hand.
Just holding it, he could feel a cold sensation that spread throughout his body.
Within him, the latent Necromantic Power began to stir as if oxygen had been pumped into a stagnant fish tank.
Not overly intense, but he could distinctly feel it becoming lively and boiling.
“It really does suit a Necromancer.”
With a thought, two ghosts flew out from within him.
Hovering to his left and right.
“Uncle, what is it? We were resting,” Xiao Xiao said.
Glenda also looked over.
Wu Heng spoke, “Today I acquired a Special Item that they say can be nourishing for you. I wanted to ask if you felt anything.”
“Didn't notice, maybe you've been swindled by some street hawker,” Xiao Xiao said.
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