Calculate?

I just really need boats and more mystical side knowledge!

Arthur let out a helpless sigh in his heart.

To tell the truth, why doesn't anyone believe it?

Is Southtown profitable?

It's big, it's big!

It's not big, it's not big!

For a 'small city of 20,000 people' that revolves around minerals, as long as the minerals are not exhausted, it is a steady stream of wealth.

However, such wealth cannot all fall into one's own pocket.

Because, there are taxes!

Also, the maintenance of South Town!

Among them, taxes must be paid, otherwise they will be struck by lightning in South Los!

It's definitely not an adjective.

And the real in every sense of the word is struck by lightning.

The countess, who claimed to live in seclusion and was really a secluded man, would not tolerate anyone who dared to evade taxes.

As long as the plot is serious enough, it is a thunderbolt that strikes down.

If it's more serious, it's two.

In short, taxes are the big head.

Even if the countess receives a portion of the earnings, it is the same, unless the coal and iron mine is wholly owned by the countess, it is possible to be exempt from tax.

And the maintenance of South Town is also a big head.

And, hard work.

A small city with a population of 20,000 is definitely not a simple matter to run, just eating and drinking Lazar is enough to give Arthur a headache.

Coupled with the corresponding security, transportation, and communication problems, Arthur simply did not have enough manpower.

Especially in terms of communication, with the Countess's involvement in the Nanzhen Coal and Iron Mine, it will inevitably become extremely important - and none of his men can really deal with the people sent by the Countess.

Arthur himself could naturally handle it, but getting Arthur to fully devote himself to it was really more than worth the loss.

Moreover, Arthur was certain that if he did intervene, the countess would not mind sending more people to accompany him to 'solve the problem' - because it was in the countess's interest to tie all his energies to Southtown.

A 'Senior' who can be seen every day and is tired of dealing with chores will be praised and praised loudly by a lord.

Therefore, Arthur had simply 'redeemed' a part of the proceeds to Malinda in exchange for what he needed more.

Now is no exception!

Compared to him, Malinda had more experience dealing with the countess, and she had more than enough people.

Moreover, Malinda also needs Southtown even more.

For him, Nanzhen was a complicated and exhausting 'gain', far less direct than the exchange for more ships and 'duty-free' coastal trade.

But for Malinda, with a piece of land like Nanzhen, there are too many things that can be done.

Not to mention, the 'Long Night Lady's Salon' alone has to go up two steps!

What's more, the 'auction' will be more powerful and will attract more people - South Town is safer for some people than South Los is.

As for mystical side knowledge?

Arthur had finished reading the books he had brought from Ymir's Manor, and he needed more books to expand his 'mystical horizons'.

However, he had no way to say it directly.

And his original rhetoric, after hearing Malinda's words, can no longer be used.

At this moment—

The young 'psychic' looked at the 'Lady of the Long Night' in front of him and sighed softly.

"I said no, do you believe it?

I just wanted 12 brand new Kirk galleons and some mystical side knowledge. ”

Malinda puffed a thick puff of smoke at Arthur.

The woman replaced the answer with action.

The rich mint aroma, mixed with the smoke of a faint medicinal fragrance, Arthur spread his hands.

Then, Malinda didn't go any further.

This lady has a good grasp of proportion.

The next moment-

A large smoke ring spat out, and Malinda burrowed into it.

In about 10 seconds, Malinda drilled back again, and in her hand there was an extra brown notebook the size of a palm wrapped around black rope.

After Malinda untied the rope, she threw the notebook directly to Arthur.

"Here you go!

This is a combination of the various undead secret techniques I have learned and some things I have summarized - although it has only reached the advanced part, the advanced map I saw back then is the core inheritance of the 'black robe' of the 'Tower of Mist': the Gift of the Soul!

And, you can be assured that the atlas is intact!

So......

Boat, let's do it! ”

Advanced Atlas!

Arthur's heart was cold, but on the surface he was silent.

"Hehe, do you think it's still useful to me now?"

Arthur rolled his eyes as he spoke.

In the seemingly normal words, there is a temptation.

Arthur was quite clear about Malinda's power.

Except for 'undead'.

And smoke!

Moreover, the smoke is significantly larger.

Can a person use two copies of the 'Advanced Atlas'?

Arthur wondered in his heart.

In the meantime, waiting for Malinda's answer.

And this lady, naturally, will not disappoint Arthur -

"Why is it useless?

Although most people will only choose a map that is close to their own strength, you are a contemporary 'black cat'!

The secret art of 'Channeling the Shadows' that you have mastered and the advanced map you have chosen must be death-related.

And what about this 'gift of the soul'?

It also has the characteristic of death.

So, there is no conflict!

And......

Didn't you already calculate everything?

Ever since I appeared in front of you, you've been calculating it!

I suspect now that you arranged for me to see you that day! ”

As she spoke, the woman took another deep breath of smoke.

And Arthur?

While memorizing this information in my heart, raising my hand is a middle finger.

"I arranged it?

Didn't you want to take advantage of me casually, and then suddenly found out that my identity was wrong, and after careful investigation, I found the clues, and then, I had selfish intentions about my cat faction's 'Tongyin' secret technique and advanced map? ”

At this time, Arthur showed no concessions.

Because, Arthur had already found out that this woman was trying to make him guilty.

And then......

Give him a few fewer boats!

That's not going to work!

My friend, the ship of the 'spirit medium' is not worth it!

However, Arthur still muttered something in his heart-

'Isn't it a little too much of Malinda's wool lately?'

Why do you feel a little bit calculated?

Do you want to give Malinda a sigh of relief, if there is too much wool, it will be bald! ’

Thinking to himself, Arthur's eyes swept over Malinda's head, where a beautiful deer-hunting hat was there.

'This guy can't be really bald, right?'

Why else do you always wear hats?

Or is it ......

Didn't wash your hair? ’

Arthur thought to himself.

"I think you're thinking of something that offends me - 6!"

With such words in her mouth, Malinda suddenly bargained.

was discovered, and the lady didn't pretend, but simply came to Ming.

For this kind of 'clear price', Arthur will not be afraid, and immediately responded.

"12 ships!"

"7 ships!"

The tug-of-war between the two sides began.

In the end, it was fixed at 8 ships.

When she got to the back, Malinda couldn't bite her tongue anymore.

Arthur could only say yes.

However, looking at the notes on the side, Arthur knew that he had made a lot of money.

If it weren't for the absolute information gap, everyone thought that he was already an 'advanced person', and this note with an advanced map, even if he had a cooperative relationship with Malinda, would definitely burst a price that he couldn't imagine.

That's it, or because of 'friendship'.

After all, scarcity is expensive!

And now?

It's a 'cabbage price', right?

Arthur thought to himself, and raised his hand to pick up the notebook.

And the moment Arthur's finger touched the note, the young 'medium' was stunned, because-

Rows of text surged upwards.

Looking at these words, Arthur had only one thought left in his heart.

He's really making a lot of money this time!

(End of chapter)