After pondering for a moment, Meng Chen nodded fiercely and said, "This deal can be done!" ”

When Mu Lao and the others heard this, they immediately smiled.

After verifying all the dark iron ores, Meng Chen ordered the soldiers to send seventy-two three-bow bed crossbows for sale and four hundred crossbow arrows into the caravan of Mu Lao and the others.

Just then, a convoy appeared outside the mountain pass parapet.

The convoy consisted of more than 20 ox carts, and it was Lin Rufeng who led the way at the front of the convoy.

Meng Chen was overjoyed in his heart, and hurriedly ordered the soldiers to slowly push the gate of the parapet open.

As for Mu Lao and the other four village elders, they looked a little surprised.

Mu Lao asked Meng Chen with a little hesitation: "Little Brother Meng, these people are ......?"

Meng Chen pretended to be flat and replied, "These people also came to the Earth Dragon Valley to do business. Mu Lao shouldn't think it...... The people of Ocellell only trade with you, right? ”

"This ......"

Mu Lao and the other four village elders, after glancing at each other, their faces gradually became ugly.

After the convoy entered Dilong Valley, Lin Rufeng came to Meng Chen with three middle-aged men and introduced with a smile: "Boss Meng, this is Miyang from Lujiao Village, this is Zhong Yu from Heiyan Village, and this is Li Lingyi from Hongling Village. ”

After seeing Meng Chen, Mi Yang was stunned at first, and then his face showed a strange look, and said, "It turns out that Boss Huo's surname is Meng!" ”

Meng Chen arched his hand and smiled: "Huo Jinnai is under a pseudonym, and I hope that Mi seniors will not be surprised." In Lower Monchen, the consul of the Otharreans. ”

After greeting each other, Meng Chen asked Ellie to discuss the specific transaction with them.

Mu Lao and the others watched for a while, and then said goodbye to Meng Chen and left.

Before leaving, Meng Chen specially reminded Mu Lao and the others: "The promise of the Lord Leader is still valid, every time you introduce a new village to trade, you can buy a three-bow bed crossbow at a preferential price. ”

After Mu Lao and the others agreed absentmindedly, they left Dilong Valley with a huge convoy.

As for the caravans from Lujiao Village, Heiyan Village, and Hongling Village, since it was the first time to come to trade, they didn't bring much goods.

The cargo of more than 20 ox carts could only be exchanged for less than 40 sets of weapons and equipment.

However, from the expressions they revealed, Meng Chen could tell that they were very satisfied with the weapons and equipment of the City of Hope.

"By the time of the next trade, they should bring more goods!" Meng Chen said secretly in his heart.

Taking advantage of the fact that Miyang and the others were trading, Lin Rufeng came to Meng Chen's side and said, "Boss Meng, Ren Lin brought it to you, the three-bow bed crossbow ......"

Meng Chen smiled and said, "These three three-bow bed crossbows, when does Senior Lin want to take them?" The Lord is ready to make good on his promises. ”

After pondering for a while, Lin Rufeng smiled dryly: "Hehehe! This is not in a hurry, Lin will send someone to collect it in two days. ”

Mi Yang and the others' transactions were very fast, and the transaction was over in less than half an hour.

To Meng Chen's surprise, the most purchased goods in Miyang were not weapons and equipment, but bottles of high-grade liquor and batches of dyed fabrics.

After the transaction, Lin Rufeng, Mi Yang and others also left one after another.

Looking at the mountain pass that had regained its calm, Meng Chen secretly said in his heart: "With the spread of the reputation of the Earth Dragon Valley, there will be more and more villages coming to trade, and at that time, it may be possible for the City of Hope to get rid of its dependence on the trading market." ”

As time passed, Lin Rufeng successively led new villages to trade, and Meng Chen also delivered a three-bow bed crossbow to Lin Rufeng.

During this period, two Tier 2 Scholars reappeared in the Arcane Mage Tower, whose intelligence met the requirements for advancing to Tier 3 Arcane Apprentice.

Of these two second-order scholars, one was promoted to become a fire mage apprentice, and the other was promoted to an alchemy apprentice.

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Civilian number: 0985

Loyalty: 88

Condition: Good

Occupation: Alchemy apprentice

Level: Tier 3

Attributes: Strength 4, Agility 4, Intelligence 24

Skills: Basic Alchemy Knowledge Lv1, Basic Alchemy Skills Lv1, Extraction Lv1, Fusion Lv1, Refining Lv1

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After possessing the alchemy apprentice, Meng Chen immediately went to the trading market to buy resources and gave instructions to build an alchemy workshop.

In addition, Meng Chen built two magic turrets again behind the parapet wall of the mountain pass to the north.

The end of March is approaching, and the first day of April will be two days away.

Currently, the total population of the City of Hope has reached 4,996 people, including 800 Farmers, 100 Lumberjacks, 600 Quarrymen, 200 Coachmen, 100 Miners, 20 Butchers, 580 Swordsmen, 550 Marksmen, 354 Elite Swordsmen, 369 Elite Marksmen, 266 Sword and Shield Warriors, 278 Marksmen, 280 Knights, 280 Rangers, 20 Instructors, 5 Tier 3 Arcane Apprentices, 20 Tailors, 40 Blacksmiths, 20 Carpenters, 20 cobblers, 20 cooks, 20 mausoleum keepers, 20 scholars, 20 doctors and 10 winemakers.

As the inner city was already crowded, Meng Chen moved most of the dwellings and minor buildings out of the moat.

With more than 3,000 soldiers, the City of Hope is fully capable of protecting the safety of its residents.

At the same time, Meng Chen did not ignore the improvement of his own strength.

Through daily meditation and experience with the hunting team, Meng Chen's level has increased from level 12 to level 24.

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Player: Meng Chen

Age: 18 years old

Class: Lord, Arcane Apprentice

Territory: City of Hope

Grade: 24

Talents: None

Title: None

Attributes: Strength 12, Agility 3, Intelligence 28

Combat Skills: Basic Arcane Knowledge Lv2, Basic Arcane Casting Lv3, Arcane Force Field Lv3, Arcane Missile Lv2, Arcane Dissociation Lv1, Arcane Barrier Lv1

Lord's Skills: Gathering Lv2, Conscription Lv1, Inspiration Lv1, Tenacity Lv2, Motivation Lv1

Equipment: City of Hope Lord Set

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At this time, Meng Chen's arcane force field skill had reached level 3, and he could control 12 targets at the same time, and the total mass must not exceed 2,800 kilograms.

As for the level 2 arcane missile, the ultimate range is about 100 meters, and the power is equivalent to that of a grenade.

For Meng Chen, there weren't many opportunities to be able to use arcane missiles.

In addition to the Arcane Force Field and Arcane Missile, Meng Chen gained two new combat skills, Arcane Dissociation and Arcane Barrier.

Arcane dissociation is similar to dissociation in the enchanted school.

The difference is that the dissociation technique of the enchanting school can only disintegrate items and materials, while Meng Chen's arcane dissociation can theoretically decompose anything.

However, Meng Chen's understanding of the Arcane Dissociation skill was not thorough enough, and the magic power was not strong enough, resulting in the skill being not very practical.

Another new ability, the Arcane Barrier, is a Mana Shield.

Theoretically, as long as the magic power is sufficient and the attack power does not exceed the upper limit, Meng Chen, who has opened the arcane barrier, can resist any form of attack.

At present, Meng Chen's upper limit of mana power is 28 points, and after fully supporting the arcane barrier, he can defend against attacks with 10 tons of strength and last for about 8 seconds.