The ore resources are not bad. The underground city discovered by Xu Lai is not inexhaustible, but at least it is not in short supply in a short period of time.
But Xu Lai himself did not have enough wood resources.
There is no way, there are too few forests on the grassland, and the few places Xu Lai knows require traveling long distances to collect.
Thanks to his family, there is a group of tree spirits led by Xiao Baiyang, who can help him maintain those small woods.
However, this is still not enough for Xu Lai, and he still needs to buy it from merchants.
So, Xu Lai told Luo Mingru with a wry smile, saying that he could get some wood resources out at a fair price, but he would need to send someone to Qingfeng City to get it.
Xu Lai could be willing to part with some wood without changing hands to make a fortune, which is already the most benevolent thing.
If he sends someone to deliver it again, he doesn’t know how much freight he will lose.
His current space backpack is large enough, and he also has some supply vehicles stored at home.
It’s just that these are military supplies and cannot be taken out and used as ordinary items.
Luo Mingru was already satisfied with Xu Laisong's words and did not dare to ask for anything else, so he quickly agreed with a smile.
After inspecting Luo Mingru's place, Xu Lai ran non-stop towards his pasture.
It is not correct to say that they are from our own family, because they are all affiliated to Qingfeng City.
With the original villagers of Gram Village as the backbone, the pasture resources around Qingfeng City support more and more livestock.
On average, there are more than a dozen herdsmen in each pasture, and there are constant transportation teams coming and going.
Therefore, the pasture is relatively peaceful, and wild creatures such as prairie wolves rarely approach.
But if you are very hungry, you will still hunt some cattle and sheep secretly. This is an inevitable loss.
After all, the pasture is so big that a dozen herdsmen and a dozen shepherd dogs can’t take care of it.
The prairie wolves cannot be avoided, but fortunately the losses are not serious. These guys occasionally hunt some secretly, do not kill indiscriminately, and can even help drive away some wild monsters descended from the sky.
Herdsmen sometimes deliberately leave some leftover sheep bones, mutton, etc. for the prairie wolves.
The shepherd dogs they have been using were slowly domesticated from prairie wolves in this way. Their combat effectiveness is not low, and they are also protected by things like spiked neck protectors.
The reproduction rate of animals in the magical world is only slightly faster than that of the earth, but the growth rate of plants is at least ten times that of the earth.
So, after selecting a suitable pasture, herdsmen do not need to move frequently to change pastures.
We inspected all the sites, and everyone was filled with joy because of Xu Lai's gift.
The farmers wished they could harvest twice a day, the brick movers and the miners had their arms smoking.
The herdsmen did not complain about the lack of manpower, even when Xu Lai proposed to give them year-end bonuses based on their stocking results at the end of the year.
The herdsmen said that it is not impossible for them to work hard to breed another batch of cubs.
It seems that in this grand carnival, the businessmen did not get any benefits, but everyone is still smiling happily.
Without him, Xu Lai wants to purchase their goods in bulk as rewards, and the soldiers, civilians and their families who have obtained the money will happily spend the money.
The more goods merchants sell, the more they earn. Who would be unhappy if the profits are large?
Xu Lai suffered the greatest loss. If calculated carefully, the loss was not too much.
Because the people have been inspired to work, and most of them rent land, it will increase Xu Lai's income in the next few months.
In addition, merchants' shipments have increased, and the taxes paid have also increased. Although it cannot offset Xu Lai's losses, it has at least recovered part of it.
And such results will be publicized by these merchants, attracting more caravans to Qingfeng City.
Finally, soldiers who are inspired will participate in training more actively and improve themselves faster and harder.
After such an improvement, in the upcoming dungeon battle, even if you can kill one more enemy, you can increase your chances of winning.
As long as this war can be won, the underground queen Moriel, who is subject to the shackles of war, will no longer be a threat in the future.
On the other hand, if you are defeated in this battle, then you, who is also subject to the yoke of war, will only end up dying in battle.
From this aspect, it is Xu Lai who wants to make money, and he still makes a lot of money.
Because he only used a few gold coins to bribe countless soldiers who were willing to give their lives for him.
In the next two days, Xu Lai kept a low profile and did not continue to appear in public.
But he just didn't show up, and he didn't always stay in the castle to enjoy himself.
In fact, after being back for so many days, he only briefly met the little blue dragon he raised.
This little guy was only over one meter long before. If he curled up, he could still lie on his head or shoulders.
We haven’t seen him for more than a month, and this little guy has suddenly turned into a little dragon with a body length of nearly 3 meters.
The body of the little blue dragon became increasingly blue. Su Ya said that when she released the blue dragon, few people could notice it against the sky.
And now the little blue dragon has the ability to hunt on its own.
Suya only needs to feed it one unit of mercury every two or three days when it wakes up, and it will fly out to hunt on its own.
But maybe Xu Lai had fed it before. Even if it succeeded in hunting, it would not eat it directly. Instead, it would take it back to the castle and let the chef in the castle cook it.
In the beginning, it only needs to be cooked simply, and it will taste delicious if you sprinkle it with a little salt at most.
But as Xu Lai's pet, this little guy is extremely popular in the castle.
Whether it’s Yu Lan underground or Giselle at the training ground, she always brings delicious food to her when she comes back.
Over time, ordinary barbecue can no longer satisfy it.
Su Ya also doted on it. Even if she ate simply, she would send a cook to cut the meat into pieces with expensive spices and cook it for it.
Fortunately, the only thing that hasn’t changed about this little guy is that he is still sleepy, sleeping for two or three days at a time.
After Xu Lai came back, the little guy hadn't woken up yet.
When it woke up, Xu Lai was no longer in the castle.
He took the 18 little angels from Elvie and the 3 little angels who were just recruited this month, a total of 21 little angels to Lionheart City.
This time I went to Lionheart City with only Roland, the Holy Light Knight, and Elena, the Bishop of Kaunaston Castle.
Lion Heart City is relatively safe, and Xu Lai does not need to bring too many guards.
Because he had already said hello to the temple, Xu Lai left Roberto, the space magister, in the Lion Heart City teleportation hall. After opening a new teleportation route, he himself followed Elena to Holy Angel City. .
Xu Lai has already been to Holy Angel City and even visited the Pope. In addition, he is now considered a lord of the same place, so his mentality is not bad.
On the contrary, Elena seemed a little uneasy returning to the place where she had lived since childhood. Of course Xu Lai knew the reason. This time the temple asked Elena to come back together, obviously to punish Elena.
No matter what Elena's reasons are, it is an undisputed fact that she chose to stand with Xu Lai against her superiors.
Elena did this entirely because of Xu Lai's request.
It was precisely because of the efforts of Elena and the temple priests to appease Xu Lai that he could take over the power relatively smoothly after Xu Lai occupied Conaston.
Without Elena, Xu Lai would have a military advantage, but as long as Aini's supporters stood up and shouted loudly, Xu Lai would definitely be in trouble.
Like the city guards, mercenaries, dignitaries, and bewitched civilians, if these people all started making trouble at once, Xu Laitou would explode.
Of course it was impossible for Xu Lai to let Elena bear the punishment of the temple alone, so he couldn't help but reach out and hold the little hand that Elena squeezed tightly into a fist.
Being wrapped by Xu Lai's big hand, Elena's little face turned red instantly.
Xu Lai was stunned. He stretched out his hand. Originally, he just wanted to tell the other party that as long as he was here, everything could be shied away from him, and he would shoulder all the responsibilities.
Anyway, the temple owes him an explanation. The worst he can do is reveal some of his interests, and he will definitely not let the people who follow him feel cold.
But it seems that the other party has misunderstood something.
Just when Xu Lai was thinking about whether he should let go.
Elena took the lead in releasing her little fist, but not to shake Xu Lai away, but to hold Xu Lai's big hand firmly with her backhand.
At this moment, of course Xu Lai would never let go.
At the gate of Holy Angel City, Xu Lai and Elena were led by a waiter to a tall building.
After all, Xu Lai had been to the City of Holy Angels once. He remembered that he had never been there before, so he said:
"Hello, I want to visit His Majesty the Pope first."< br>
When you come to Holy Angel City, it is really unjustifiable not to pay a visit to the owner of this inner city.
The waiter paused, hesitated for a moment and then said: "After the Crimson Bishop asked me to see you, I will take you to see him immediately."
Xu Lai frowned and said: "Come on It would be rude not to meet His Majesty the Pope here. Please take me to see His Majesty the Pope first.”
A waiter with no profession dared to stop him from meeting the Pope, so he had to start again. He turned around and took Xu Lai towards the interior of Holy Angel City.
The further they walked, the more familiar Xu Lai became. After reaching the big square before, the waiter suddenly stopped and said to Xu Lai:
"Your Excellency Knight, Bishop Elena and I are not allowed to enter here anymore. Please go there on your own."
Xu Lai was stunned and glanced at Elena.
Elina smiled bitterly and explained: "I have not applied in advance, and I am indeed not qualified to disturb his old man."
Xu Lai shrugged, since it was not a lie from the temple. , then he could only tell Elena:
"Then just wait for me here, I will come out right away."
Xu came for a courtesy visit and did not want to ask the Pope for anything. In terms of friendship, he only met with him once and gave him a map.
This is the interior of Holy Angel City. When Xu Lai came here before, he saw many paladins guarding it.
This time, I didn’t find any guards outside.
It wasn't until he walked about a few hundred meters that Xu Lai saw the old knight from before.
The old knight stood at the door, his sword and scabbard poking on the ground.
The old knight pressed his hands on the hilt of the sword and lowered his head, as if asleep, motionless.
If it weren’t for the fact that there were several holy knights standing conscientiously behind the old knight, staring at Xu Lai’s every move with wide eyes, Xu Lai would have suspected that the old knight had been killed.
As he approached, Xu Laicai made a knightly salute and said: "Knight Commander, I want to pay a visit to His Majesty the Pope."
When Xu Lai finished speaking, the old knight opened his eyes. After glancing at Xu Lai with slightly cloudy eyes, he immediately closed them and said:
"Go back, the Pope will not be here these days."
Xu Lai handed over his hand and walked back immediately. He didn't really like this kind of red tape.
Only after he had taken two steps did he suddenly wake up, and quickly went back and asked: "What do you mean when you say that His Majesty the Pope has not been here these days?"
The old knight stared. Xu Lai glanced at him and said: "You are so young that you can't understand people's words?
Absence naturally means absence. If you want to see him, come back after a while."
>Xu Lai ignored the old knight and asked again: "When you say absence, do you mean that His Majesty the Pope is not in the City of Holy Angels?"
The old knight looked at Xu Lai and said impatiently: "Yes, he is not here. If it is fast, he will be back in two days. If it is slow, it will be difficult to tell.
By the way, I forgot to tell you. Yes, this is a secret. If you reveal it, something might happen to Holy Angel City and even the Imperial Capital."
Xu Lai swallowed and said, "Is it because of the Western Empire and Kerrigan? "
The old knight nodded expressionlessly, but Xu Lai didn't know which of his questions he answered.
In the former case, he asked where the pope had gone, and in the latter case, he asked about unexpected events.
But obviously, in the eyes of the old knight, these two questions have the same answer.
"Since there will be unexpected events, why did you tell me the answer so casually?"
The old knight said angrily: "Isn't that what you wanted to ask? I won't tell you. "What if you continue to pester me?" Nonsense.
But if you really say this, you might get beaten easily.
"I mean, how can you reveal such confidential information casually."
Xu Lai still has half a sentence left, and that half is to say that his relationship with your temple is not yet mature. At this point.
The old knight raised his lips slightly and said:
"I did not disclose it casually. In the entire Holy Angel City, except for some members of the First Knights where we are responsible, so far, there are only You alone know the whereabouts of His Majesty."
Xu Lai was dumbfounded and immediately asked: "What do you mean?"
The old knight said: "It doesn't mean anything. His Majesty asked me to tell you.
He said that if you want to ask, he will tell you, saying there is no need to hide it from you."
Xu I feel like crying at the moment, why is there no need to hide it from him? You should hide it better, I don't want to know.
This knight commander revealed such important news to only him.
This does not mean that if something unexpected happens in the City of Holy Angels, or if something unexpected happens to His Majesty the Pope, it will have nothing to do with Xu Lai.
Xu Lai doesn't have such a big face, nor that much curiosity. He doesn't want to take on this unprovoked responsibility at all. (End of this chapter)