The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse
Chapter 804

Chapter 804: Chapter 652: Rich People Have Poor Minds Chapter 804: Chapter 652: Rich People Have Poor Minds “The elixir at the auction? It was organized and funded by me for research,” Wu Heng answered.

“Do you have any more? I can buy them at the auction's closing price,” Virgil said solemnly.

Wu Heng glanced at him and shook his head, “This type of elixir is difficult to produce, we prepared for half a year and only managed to produce five bottles, all of which were used for the auction as a promotion.”

“Not even one bottle left?”

“Not a single one left, the previous ones were used, and the rest were put in the auction,” Wu Heng said firmly.

“I can't stay on Gold and Silver Island, you see… maybe next time there's a chance…” Virgil's voice trailed off.

Wu Heng pondered for a moment and said, “I only organized and funded the research, there are others involved internally. What I can do is get the information and write to you in advance, to get you prepared.”

Virgil hesitated to speak, regardless of whether the other party was telling the truth or not, at this point, it was clear he wouldn't be getting the elixir.

As for pulling rank.

Given this young fellow's current level of scrutiny, he might not be able to suppress him.

Creating a scene would only end up like the Lu-An apprentices, highly embarrassing.

Moreover, it made some sense, the elixir couldn't possibly be his own creation.

It could either be that he has a skeleton who knows alchemy, which is the most twisted part about a Necromancer.

The second possibility is exactly what he said, that the elixir was developed in cooperation with others.

He can't make all the decisions to himself.

If the method doesn't work, then let it be.

“Notify me before the next auction,” Virgil said.

Wu Heng nodded, “Alright.”

They finished discussing the elixir.

Virgil picked up his tea cup and took a sip, then continued, “I came here mainly because the leader of the Hongwen Alliance, 'Claudio,' appreciates the pens and watches sold on Gold and Silver Island and asked me to make some purchases. That shouldn't be a problem for Island Lord Wu Heng, should it?”

With the leader of the Hongwen Alliance's name being brought up, Wu Heng really couldn't refuse.

The other party first brought up the elixir, probably having planned this matter before coming here.

It wouldn't be good for him to refuse twice. Since the pens and watches have been on sale for so long, it wasn't possible that none were available!

Moreover, he had joined the Hongwen Alliance himself and was one of its members.

Wu Heng raised an eyebrow and looked at Mini beside him, saying, “Mini, go to the factory and inquire how many pens and watches can be made available, I need an exact number.”

“Yes, Master.”

Mini nodded and quickly left.

Wu Heng looked back at Virgil, “Please wait, I will have an answer shortly.”

Virgil nodded, “No rush.”

While waiting,

Wu Heng used the time to say, “Could you perhaps report to the Hongwen Alliance, to lean a bit towards us regarding the professional scrolls?”

In the association, the professional scrolls are inscribed by scholars of the Hongwen Alliance and then distributed to the local branches.

Due to some reason, the quantity of scrolls on Gold and Silver Island had always been quite limited.

This was a good opportunity to bring it up.

Virgil said, “That's easy to handle, I'll coordinate with the association once I return to adjust it.”

“Also, could we host some courses on Gold and Silver Island, like literacy or alchemy, Mechanist courses? Originally, this place was full of pirates, not very cultured, it would be much better with some courses to raise their level,” Wu Heng added.

“I can speak to the higher-ups; given the current safety and development of Gold and Silver Island, there shouldn't be any problems,” Virgil said.

“That would really oblige Mr. Virgil.”

“It's all regular arrangements, no trouble at all,” Virgil remained courteous.

After chatting for a while, Mini hurried back from outside.

She whispered a few words to Wu Heng, then stepped back to the side.

Wu Heng said, “I can provide the Hongwen Alliance with 500 pens and 20 watches, but I need you to ensure this won't be disclosed. These are reallocated from other merchants' orders, and if the news gets out, it would affect our reputation here.”

Virgil nodded, “That won't be a problem. After receiving them, they'll be taken directly to the association, which won't affect Gold and Silver Island.”

“That's good to hear,” Wu Heng glanced sideways.

Mini stepped forward, taking out neatly packaged pens and watches from her Space Ring.

Wu Heng smiled and said, “Mr. Virgil, please inspect them.”

Virgil nodded and also took out the corresponding gold coins from his Space Ring.

The two began to inspect the goods and count the money.

Once they confirmed there were no issues, all was collected.

Virgil stood up, “I won't disturb the Island Lord any longer, I must return as soon as possible.”

Wu Heng also stood, “When there is news about the elixir, I'll write to you in advance.”

“Alright.”

The two walked outside together, and as they did, Virgil casually mentioned, “Recently, the Hongwen Alliance has been excavating an ancient site, it won't be long before some ancient tablets are distributed down.”

Wu Heng's brow quirked slightly, “Any specific instructions?”

“No specific instructions. If you can decode some, it will count toward merit, but it's no issue if you can't decode them, just consider it a gain in experience, these things are hard to decipher,” Virgil said with a smile.

“I understand,” Wu Heng nodded.

He saw the guest out and waved goodbye.

Virgil got into his carriage and left directly.

Wu Heng returned to the house, instructed the maids to take the money back, and he himself went back to the study.

Dusk.

Shanaela walked back in from outside.

With a casual wave, a wooden box landed on the carpet, its lid opened to reveal gleaming gold coins.

“The gold coins from the auction, there are also some pawned items and property deeds, ship orders; don't lose them — someone might come back to redeem them.”

The trade this time had indeed made Wu Heng a hefty profit.

Five Level 1 Corpse Core potions had also sold at a sky-high price.

Wu Heng stepped forward and swept Shanaela into his arms, spinning her around,”It's so good to have you.”

Shanaela exclaimed in surprise, cheeks reddening as she caught sight of the maids looking their way.

“Stop it; everyone is watching,” Shanaela chided, tapping him lightly.

Wu Heng chuckled, set her down, and said, “Keep this money with you; just use it directly whenever you need to arrange something.”

Shanaela sat down beside him,”Keep it with you; it's not good to have too much money on my side.”

“When is the next auction?” Wu Heng continued.

Shanaela thought for a moment, “Let's see some feedback first, the longer we delay, the more precious the elixir becomes, and the steadier the price. In the meantime, you could research some new products to keep Gold and Silver Island in the limelight.”

This exposition and auction had ignited some commercial interest in Shanaela again.

Gold and Silver Island was different from Starflower.

Starflower was a trade association supported by a race, spanning vast lands with abundant resources.

But the goods it sold were much like those of other trade associations.

Competition was in quantity and price.

Gold and Silver Island was different; the three products it launched were revolutionary, unique, and very practical.

The earnings from these past few days at Gold and Silver Island had matched what big trade associations made in a year.

Unless Wu Heng died, Gold and Silver Island was destined to become a commercial hub.

Her own status in the business world would also increase accordingly.

Wu Heng scratched his head, “I'll go back and think about it, see what else could be popular.”

“No worries if you can't come up with anything; these are already impressive,” Shanaela said with a smile.

After chatting for a while, the evening drew on.

Wu Heng picked up Shanaela and headed upstairs.

The maids followed, teasing them from behind.

Shanaela said, “What are you doing? I'm going back to rest today; I have to go to the opera house in the morning.”

“Get up early tomorrow, it won't cause any delay.”

With that, they entered the bathroom, sat together in the bathtub, and chatted with laughter.

Daybreak, Golden Sail Tavern.

Today, there was a new young bard in place.

He told a story from the newspaper, then slammed the desk.

“The tycoon, after consuming the elixir, had his veins bulging out a ghastly blue, his skin turning a blackish-purple hue, rapidly spreading across his body, making the others around him stand up and step back in alarm.”

“Through the symptoms, everyone concluded the elixir was a poison; alleging the Island Lord had set a trap to swindle money and take lives.”

“They gathered a crowd, heading to the Island Lord's Mansion to demand an explanation, and also to report to the association.”

“Amidst the chaos.”

“The tycoon who had taken the elixir stood up from the ground, yelling, 'Hold on.'

As everyone turned around, they saw the tycoon already standing, the blackish-purple and blue veins had faded, and his wrinkles lightened, making him look over a decade younger.”

“At that moment, the tycoons and magnates present realized what kind of treasure they had missed, but it was already too late.”

“This was what happened after the elixir auction.”

With the bard's narration.

Everyone seemed to see the tycoon falling down after taking the elixir, then transforming from old to young.

This elixir was actually effective.

It could even make people younger.

So, selling it for thousands of gold coins seemed not too expensive.

But those tycoons who were still skeptical of the Island Lord were regarded as naive foreigners by the island's residents.

After all, that was the Great Detective.

The one who saved Miss Beni, went alone into the Evil Cult to avenge her.

Would he scam you for this?

Even ordinary people knew the facts, yet doubted the Lord Island Master.

Indeed, rich folks aren't necessarily wise.

Zombie World.

Wu Heng stood outside the classroom, watching the female technician, still bandaged on the head.

Standing in front of the blackboard, she taught a class of over twenty gleaming skeletons.

The scene was somewhat horrifying.

The voice of the female technician trembled as she lectured.

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