Looking at the Baissen Mountains from the edge of the Great Plains of Agate, the first thing you see is endless forests.

The dark green forest stretches to the end of the sky, with towering mountains behind a dense sea of trees, and a sea of white clouds lingering around the ridgeline, casting vast shadows over the land.

The sun shines through the clouds, a mighty convoy walks in dappled light and shadow, and the newly built asphalt pavement is smooth and wide, which amazes the merchants who come here.

Asphalt roads are not uncommon, but they are generally only found in the vicinity of large cities and serve as alchemy trucks for civilian use.

It was a surprise to everyone that some nobles would be willing to invest money in such a remote and newly developed area as the mountains, and they couldn't help but look forward to the next journey and meeting.

Passing through the evergreen forest and the gold-leaf forest, and then crossing a small forest river and hills, you can see the sea of flowers around Xiahui City in the distance, which is like the light of the sky condensed on the ground, light purple and bright red colors

It is painted on the ground to form a magnificent picture.

"Huh?"

A bachelor with a foreign accent, who was supposed to be from the Capital of Knowledge, wondered, "It's not that Nanling encountered a biological war in the Flying Flame Land, and almost all the crops withered and rotted, why is everything in the sea of flowers in the Xia Hui Collar still normal?"

"Mr. Cowling, you don't know that, do you?"

Another well-informed foreign merchant laughed, "Some time ago, the alchemists of the Xia Hui Domain, under the leadership of their lord, developed a new 'nutrient cultivation liquid, which is specially designed for the Xia Hui Grass...... In addition, the disaster was not serious in the first place, so it quickly recovered its scale."

The businessman, who spoke with an accent from the Seven Cities Alliance, looked at the city surrounded by a sea of flowers in the distance, and his eyes burned, "I came here this time for it."

"Originally, I wondered if the Platinum Workshop would be trying to sell exaggerated hype - now it seems that it is true."

This was a small episode, and the convoy continued to approach the Xiahui Leader, and before entering the city, they first saw a new building being built on the flat land on the west side of the flower, a tall tower with a glimmer of thunder on the edge of the busy construction site, and three rather rudimentary, not yet fully carved statues of knights bowing down to the tower.

There are also quite a few mountain people who are praying around their 'victory towers'.

It seems that as rumored, the genius lord of the Xia Hui Territory has created a new kind of alchemy defense tower since returning from the imperial capital, and even with the full support of the mountain people, he used it to defeat a team of constructed knights, earning himself the prestige of the 'Thunder Prophet'.

At first, the merchant of the City of Knowledge narrowed his eyes, his pupils spinning slightly, and he surveyed the details of the tower.

As a near-landmark building, the Tower of Victory is not a simple magnetic storm coil, it has a silver metal exterior and a light blue electromagnetic crystal layer inside as the main structure, the golden sun shines on the tower, majestic, simple and solemn, no wonder there are mountain people praying to it, because that is the best embodiment of technology, strength and the authority of the dragon god messenger.

After confirming that this was indeed the technique he wanted, the merchant named Kaorin nodded slightly, and his face was much kinder: "It's not in vain that I came to do this."

Foreign businessmen who are willing to travel thousands of miles, or even cross mountains and mountains to Nanling, must have their goals.

They either received information and reassurance from a reliable partner, or they were keenly aware of the information they wanted from news rumors, so they made a judgment in the first place.

Of course, there are also guys who are simply holding a 'gamble, or' seeing the world.

But in any case, the sincerity of the people who are willing to accompany Viscount Taimo Dicas to the Xiahui Territory in the first time can definitely be said to be the greatest.

And Xia Huiling, naturally, also gave the most sincere feedback to this sincerity.

As soon as the convoy arrived at the edge of the city, the procession was ready.

An elite squad of Magnetic Storm Armor and two squadrons of Guardian Knights stood on either side of the road, the Settar Empire, the Seven Cities Alliance, the Capital of Learning, and the Four Nations Banners of Canaan Moore

Fluttered.

Not only the merchants, but even Viscount Decass was slightly moved - although this Magnetic Storm Armored Squad and Guard Knights still have many deficiencies in the strictest standards, they are definitely up to the active level of the God *** Regiment, but they are not comparable to those front-line troops and long-term elites.

Especially the equipment, before he saw the real thing, Viscount Decas thought that this so-called magnetic storm armor was just a thunder armor forcibly mounted on the alchemy furnace, but it was barely usable, but he never thought that it was this kind of all-round exoskeleton armor, which was visibly high in combat with the naked eye.

In addition, although the knights of the guards looked like ordinary city guards, Viscount Ducas keenly noticed that these soldiers were quite 'wealthy,'.

Each of the guards is equipped with a regular firearm, while the squad leader has an alchemical firearm, they are fully armoured, have plenty of ammunition, and even have a 'potion belt' around their waists, in addition to a few grenades.

Viscount Decass doesn't think that Ian will deliberately hang this belt for the knight today in order to decorate the façade, it seems that in the Xiahui Territory, maybe every guard knight has alchemy potion support, if nothing else, those potions are most likely the 'highly effective healing potions' that Ian showed in the imperial capital.

"I didn't expect to lie here, Ian led the team to capture the weapons and equipment of an entire mountain people's army, all of which were active weapons from the Flying Flame Land...... It's no wonder that the soldiers are of such a high standard, and the spirit of an army that is rich and has just won a battle is indeed different."

The merchants in the convoy did not have the keen observation of Viscount Decas, and their whole minds were struck by the sound of the welcome song at the end of the road, and the great armor that appeared in the welcome song.

It was a black heavy armor with a peculiar prismatic muzzle on its shoulder, and the red one-eye locked on the entire convoy, and for a time even some of the more sensitive merchants subconsciously turned their heads, not daring to look directly at this gaze.

At the edge of the city, many citizens had already gathered here, and they were already quite excited when they saw the appearance of the magnetic storm troops, those crackling and flickering electricity quickly made the atmosphere lively, and the appearance of the black one-eyed armor made the atmosphere reach a climax, and let out cheers.

Recently, Lord Lords have been working in his mansion and alchemy park, rarely appearing, today is the first time Ian has appeared in the past half a month, both the mountain people and the residents of Xiahui City are eager to see him.

"Citizens, be careful not to approach and stay quietly within a safe range."

The white-haired lord emerged from the cockpit, he stood on the shoulders of his armor, smiled and waved at the enthusiastic crowd, and the arrival caused a wave of cheers, causing many merchants in the convoy to wonder for a moment whether he had arrived at the welcoming scene to welcome them, or some kind of meeting between the leaders of the sect and the believers.

Oh, it really is. That's fine.

And the businessman with better eyes was even more aware of Ian's appearance after seeing it clearly—although rumors said that this Lord of Radiance's appearance was almost comparable to the aurora in the far north sky, and there was a kind of quiet and gorgeous beauty, it seemed that it was really not an exaggeration at all.

With both strength and appearance, it brings peace and wealth, and it is no wonder that it is loved and even worshiped by the people.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it's been hard to come all the way."

In the welcome song, Ian stepped off his armor and stepped forward to shake hands with the merchants who got out of the car one by one, these people are the heads of the empire of the multinational chamber of commerce, each of them is a sublimator, and in terms of status, theoretically higher than him, a country nobleman.

But the merchants who were shaken hands were flattered one by one, they did not expect to be greeted with such grandeur and grandeur in Nanling, and this young lord was not as eccentric and quirky as other young geniuses, but rather quite approachable, which made people subconsciously feel close.

"Long admired the Daimyo, Baron Silverpeak."

"First meeting, Viscount Ducas."

Viscount Decass was the last to shake Ian's hand, this is a tradition, and it is also a personal habit, he has been observing Ian's every move just now, and found that the other party did not make any mistakes.

Not only the name and origin of each businessman

Clearly, his lingua franca pronunciation can even be switched freely according to each person's nationality, without the slightest dullness and jerkiness.

Moreover, although it was him who shook hands, the merchants were guided by Ian's momentum one by one, and before they had time to try to talk, they were led by the other knights to the lord's palace in the center of the city, where a feast had been prepared for these guests who had come from afar, and everything was well organized and prepared.

Holding the heart of the whole scene, it was like a king, and everyone acted with his will.

Among the people who visited Xiahui this time, there were a total of five real core figures.

From the Seven Cities Alliance, known for its alchemical potions and sublimation plants, the 'Thin Green Chamber of Commerce, the Emissary, Mr. Dommel.

From the capital of knowledge, specializing in the development of alchemy weapons and new energy's molten iron spire, representative, Cowling University Scholar.

From the Flint Group, the head of a professional arms group, and an old sponsor of Ian, Colonel Mares.

A fairy from Paradise Township, Ms. Bo Moss (this lady didn't write which department she was in Paradise Township, and she didn't even write her last name, and Ian was embarrassed to ask if she had forgotten).

and last but not least, the member of the Imperial Noble Hall, the emissary of the Grand Prince Carlos Sertar, Viscount Temo Dicas.

On the way to the Lord's Palace, everyone was shocked by the urban area of Xiahui City - many street entrances were badly damaged due to the civil war among the mountain people, and the renovated urban area looked surprisingly wide and tidy due to the demolition of many old buildings and the expansion of the streets.

And at the intersection, under the guidance and care of the escort knights, the newcomer convoy was in good order, not only was there no chaos common in other frontier cities, but even the homeless and beggars could not be seen.

A businessman asked this question, and the accompanying staff answered very simply: "The disabled are sent to the orphanage to be taken care of, and every day they weave baskets, pack commodity bags, and do some manual work

There are special people who eat with exercise and recuperate."

"As for those who are not disabled...... Hey, there's no work to be done in the city, let alone outside the city, where is it their turn to beg for money where are they, the homeless people with hands and feet?"

The banquet itself was also full of surprises: because of the food disaster, even such a welcome banquet could not be called sumptuous, but all the dishes were very exquisite, especially a kind of Xiahui grass custard, which was made of fine Baisen giant cow milk mixed with smoked and dried Xiahui flower powder, the taste was elegant and sweet, and in the mouth, you could also feel a floral fragrance, which was welcomed by everyone present.

"Welcome to the Radiance Collar."

Ian doesn't usually drink alcohol, but this time the wine is something special, and it is the 'magic wine' developed by Isengard. Some time ago, Yisengard improved a new style of 'Shujiu, Bi Jing Stamina Elixir and Focus Potion, even if the sublimator drinks a small glass is enough, no more than enough, so even if the Shujiu tastes good, it is not enjoyable to drink.

With this in mind, Esengard used Ian's 'reuse technique' to reduce the effective sublimation content in the potion, and in turn produced a second-generation jutsu liquor that deteriorated in effect, but greatly improved in taste, and reduced the cost to about one-twentieth of the original.

Ian asked for a new alchemy recipe and production rights from Isengard, and is ready to use the advantages of Xia Huiling's high-quality origin to create a fist product in terms of alcohol, making money in one place, you can't rely on military industry and alchemy potions, right? Having everything is called sound.

The taste of the magic wine is indeed excellent, not to mention ordinary businessmen, even the Knighting University and Viscount Decas of the Capital of Knowledge also have a slight light in their eyes, they are often in contact with alchemy potions, and they are naturally very aware of the benefits of this kind of wine, it will not affect the concentration of alchemists, but it can also be improved, but they don't want to be a real alchemy potion that will bring a burden to the body, as long as they drink it slowly, this kind of improvement will exist for a long time.

Of course, in this way, the burden of liver detoxification becomes the burden of the stomach and bladder, and how to choose depends on the individual's choice.

Another added surprise.

Along the way, the businessmen who have been surprised by a lot of things have eaten

Chang was happy, and during the banquet, as a representative of the Merchants Chamber of Commerce of the Seven Cities Alliance, Mr. Domme of the Thin Green Chamber of Commerce took the lead in finding Ian to communicate.

"This time we were just here to investigate."

The tall, but soft-voiced red-haired merchant smiled and clinked glasses with Ian, his eyes bright: "But now it seems that if we don't make a decision right away, we will be one step behind, so if you allow it, Baron, we want to start working together as soon as possible, and the subsequent visit."

"No problem." Ian called Scott, "This is my lieutenant, and he'll show you around the projects you want to know."

Long before the Chamber of Commerce arrived, Ian already knew their purpose: the Thin Green Chamber of Commerce had the background of several elf mentors behind it, and the reason why they would bring other small chambers of commerce to Xiahui Leader was precisely because Ian rescued a group of goblins on the side of Azure City.

Of course, there is only favor, no benefit, and there is not much real help, but fortunately, Ian's strength is really hard, and the projects they are interested in, Ian has.

At the beginning, they were interested in the 'high-energy crop culture fluid' developed by Adbot and Amber, a new type of fertilizer that is effective on most sublimated plants, although the Seven Cities Alliance also has similar technology, but because of it, it is necessary to touch the bypass and cooperate.

However, during the introductions along the way, Dom was also interested in Xia Hui Ling's 'magic wine' and 'Xia Hui grass extract', and he wanted to know how much could be produced if they really cooperated.

"The most important thing is stability, my lord."

The leader of the Chamber of Commerce said, "Although we know that you have repelled the *** of the Flame Lands—with all due respect, but the Flame Lands deserve it—they are like stink beetles in the gutter, and if they have another food disaster, the Radiant Leaders will definitely suffer again."

"Not really."

At this moment, the feast was almost over, and Ian noticed that everyone was very enthusiastic, so he simply led people to Xiahui Lake to visit the 'Three-Dimensional Hydroponic Farm,'.

In a few days, the hydroponic farm building, which originally had only one skeleton, already looked good from the outside, and the nearly 100-meter-high building could indeed coax many people.

Ian entered the building with a few representatives of the interested caravan and toured the hydroponic racks inside, allowing them to see for themselves the vegetable petri dishes that had already sprouted: "This is the whole of the new one I have recently developed

The new planting method is to move the plantation into the building, manually manipulate the feng shui lighting, maintain the most suitable temperature and humidity, and harvest it once a month."

"The growth of sublimated plants will be slower, but compared with the wild environment, this kind of indoor cultivation is safer, more reasonable and scientific, after calculations and verification, the original one to two years of maturity, with the help of special culture medium, can be accelerated to about half a year to one ripening."

"In addition, the farm building is closed management, and every ten culture racks have separate compartments, even if a spy sneaks in and poisons it, it will take a dozen times to poison the first floor, and the whole building ...... He might as well call a third-level powerhouse to attack physical destruction."

Ian led the Chamber of Commerce representatives to the top floor of the cultivation building, and they condescendingly looked down at the base of the surrounding eleven farm buildings, and smiled under their shocked gaze and introduced, "This is the first batch of farm buildings, a total of twelve. After waiting for the funds to be returned, I will build 12 more buildings on the other side of the Chaohe River. In this way, the raw materials of Xia Huiling will be abundant, and there is absolutely no need to worry."

"Even if it's a third level......

Ian raised his hand and pointed slightly in the direction of Lone Flame Peak.

A faint dragon shadow flickered around the clouds, as if playing with something unseen, amusing itself.

Theo, who was learning how to rebuild without a mechanical prosthetic flight, obviously shocked all the merchants present, and the young man smiled and said, "With our greatest guardian true dragon, the heir of the prince of the mountain, Xiomirisjia present, even if it is a third-level construction knight, you must not want to threaten the production safety of our Xia Hui Collar!"

Three-dimensional hydroponic farm, real dragon shelter, new planting techniques and deep background, in an instant, let the original

The businessman who values Ian quite a lot has an even greater value for Ian.

Scott took Domel and his party to the sea of flowers to see the effect of the high-energy crop culture fluid, and the Cowling University Scholar of the City of Knowledge temporarily retired, saying that he wanted to visit Theo.

This is not surprising to Ian - because the recommendation of the Chamber of Commerce here in the City of Knowledge is none other than the King of the Mountain.

The owner of the molten iron spire had an obscure teacher, Chi's name was Scarletsermore, and as the name suggests, he was a true dragon. This fourth-generation true dragon walked on the earth in human body, and finally chose to settle in the capital of knowledge, becoming a well-known Great Mentor of Freedom, and his many apprentices, this generation of Molten Iron Minaret Lord Romani Molten Iron is the most famous one.

And the coincidence is that the King of the Mountain has a very good relationship with Grand Tutor Scar, they are comrades-in-arms, good brothers and good girlfriends many years ago, and this time, Scholar Cowlin came with Grand Tutor Ska's greetings to Theo, and also to celebrate the recovery of this friend's heir.

It sounds like every caravan that comes to Xia Hui has a relationship behind it.

But that's right!

If Ian didn't want to manage interpersonal relationships and rely on his face-bearing ability to attract sponsorship, he would have turned into a swarm and developed alone at the bottom of the sea (and then exploded), what else would he do to attract investment, what kind of sect construction, what kind of territory to farm?

It is necessary to rely on relationships, accelerate development as much as possible, and invest through various relationships while the swarm is still pinching mud, accelerate technological development, obtain resources from all over the world, and get as comprehensive and no sequelae as possible, so as to achieve Ian's goal as quickly as possible.

After the two representatives of the foreign chambers of commerce left temporarily, the rest were all their own people.

"You're busy first, I'll go and play with Birch and then come over."

Ms. Thin Moss, the elf with dark green and light blue gradient long hair and a pair of round-rimmed glasses, greeted Ian lazily, and then sprayed her mushroom-like wings and flew towards Port Harrison at supersonic speed, which made Ian sigh that this is the action of the elf.

After all, they are a race with a supersonic speed per capita, and the distance between the Xiahui Collar and Port Harrison is similar to a walk after eating for them.

"Besides, the elf's wings were really pinched by yourself, right? There is actually a mushroom style? When will I see a normal butterfly winged fairy......

Shaking his head slightly, Ian looked at Colonel Mares.

"Baron Yinfeng, the Group is very satisfied with your research and results."

The short-haired, military-dressed representative of the Flint Group smiled at Ian, "We won't talk about it, and the Group knows why you invited us here - let's do it, how much time will it take to study further?" Funding is negotiable."

"Good!"

As soon as his eyes lit up, Ian liked this kind of military style, clean and straightforward.

As for the time, he thought about it and held up two fingers: "Finish in two years!"

Colonel Maris was slightly stunned, and his brows furrowed slightly: "Two years? Hmmm......"

He shook his head, "Time is slowing down, Baron. The battlefield in the Western Realm is changing rapidly, two years is too long, we need to install more new alchemy plating agents as soon as possible, can we speed it up a little?"

"Impossible." Ian shook his head: "The plating of each alchemy potion needs to consider the adaptability of the armor and the compatibility of related systems, not to mention that the alchemy furnace has at least added relevant functional ports, and it takes two ......years to research the plating potion that is suitable for most of the armor of the empire."

"Baron."

Colonel Maris interrupted Ian's words, and the man, who had seen too many scientific alchemists, didn't say anything else, just expertly raised one hand and raised two fingers: "How much faster can this number be?"

"Twenty thousand thalers?"

Ian was stunned for a moment, and he hesitated for a moment: "To be honest, this is a purely technical problem, and it is impossible to simply increase research funding......

"Two hundred thousand thalers."

Colonel Maris said in an accentuated tone, "How much faster?"

At this moment, Ian's heart paused.

It's a kind of happiness called 'being knocked out with money.'"

————What a big dog, the one who sells arms is rich!"

"Two months."

After a brief silence, Ian decisively said, "Two months later, wait for the results."

"Whatever potion you want, you can have it!"