The Commander's Mansion, in the Great Hall.

Looking at the thick silver ticket on the plate, a flash of heat flashed in Mock's eyes, and he was in a comfortable mood.

"Purple Mang Association, I'm disrespectful. Waving his hand to let the housekeeper take down the plate, Mo Ke looked at Xiao Yao with a smile and said.

"I feel guilty for losing so many soldiers, so I think this silver is some of my respect. Xiao Yao said politely.

After hesitating, Mock asked curiously, "With all due respect, you could have waited and seen what happened, but why did you have to make up the money for the Nebula Gang?"

After taking a sip of tea, Xiao Yao smiled and said: "Since the commander asked, I won't go around the bend, you have a rare metal here that interests me very much, I wonder if you can give me some to use to build weapons?"

Hearing this, Mo Ke was silent, he naturally knew what he was referring to when Xiao Yao said about the rare metal, and it seemed that his secret for many years was about to be impossible to hide.

Seeing Mo Ke's sad face, Xiao Yao continued: "I promised to keep the secret for you and never break my promise, now we are also partners, it doesn't seem interesting to have good things to share, right?"

"The stakes are high, and I have to proceed with caution, sorry. Mock said helplessly.

Smiling dryly, Xiao Yao said solemnly: "Caution is necessary, but should we establish a trust between us?" ”

"To tell you the truth, the metal you are talking about is actually a kind of ore, and it is only produced from the bottom of the iceberg in the Star Sea, and we have developed it by fusing a variety of materials. Mock said in a deep voice.

"It's unheard of for such a rare ore to be found in the world. Xiao Yao said in shock.

"This is also something I discovered by accident, but fortunately I have some talented people who have studied rare metals and ores, otherwise I would not have achieved such results. Mock said.

"In this way, why don't you report it to the king of Dongzhou, why bother to bury the root of the trouble, do you want to be in the limelight in the national war so much?" Xiao Yao asked puzzled.

"The reason why I concealed the truth was that I was afraid that this matter would leak out and cause competition among other states, after all, resources are limited. Mock explained.

Hearing this, Xiao Yao was also relieved, whether it was officialdom or rivers and lakes, most of them were detached, but in private they were fighting openly and secretly, no wonder Mo Ke was so cautious.

"Thank you for telling me the truth, since it involves so much, I'm forcing it to the point of being narrow-minded. Xiao Yao smiled.

"Didn't you just say that building trust, since I have come out of the tray, I already treat you as a friend, if I don't agree to this request, I can't say it myself. Mock laughed.

Looking at Mo Ke's sincere expression, Xiao Yao suddenly got up, clenched his fists and said, "You friend, I have made up my mind, thank you!"

The two talked a few words, and Mo Ke got up and left the hall with Xiao Yao.

......

There is a barren mountain outside the south of the city, although it looks strange rocks, overgrown with weeds, and uninhabited, in fact, this place has already become a secret arsenal in the Star Sea.

Coming to a stone gate halfway up the mountain, Mok whistled, and after a short time, the stone gate slowly opened......

"Meet the Commander!"

A soldier ran out of the door and looked at Xiao Yao cautiously.

Mo Ke turned his head to look at Xiao Yao and smiled, "Please, I'll show you around." ”

Nodding, Xiao Yao was also curious in his heart, Mo Ke's biggest hobby is to like to arm the army to the teeth, and it is rare to invite himself to visit the arsenal openly, how can he open his eyes.

The two of them laughed and talked into it, and after walking around the dark and damp passage for a long time, they finally came to the arsenal.

What comes into view is a huge space, the so-called arsenal is the hollowing out of the mountain, in which hundreds of shirtless strong men wield hammers to forge all kinds of weapons and equipment, stoves can be seen everywhere, and all kinds of materials are piled up quite spectacularly.

"No wonder you are so greedy for money, this pen alone is second to none in Dongzhou. Smacking his tongue, Xiao Yao said admiringly.

"Haha...... I love to hear this, although I am greedy for money, but I am also a poor man, if it weren't for my dreams, I would have been rich a long time ago. Mock laughed.

Shrugging his shoulders, Xiao Yao said noncommittal.

"What are they doing?"

In the northwest corner, more than a dozen strong men were grinding around a large pink stone with copper tools, which immediately attracted Xiao Yao's attention.

"That stone is what I call seabed ore, and they need to grind it into powder before they can do the next thing. Mock explained.

Stunned, Xiao Yao wondered: "Could it be that the arrowhead is forged by mixing these powdery ores?"

"Of course not, this powdered ore will explode when heated, and if it is mixed with forging arrows, it will definitely blow up the furnace. Mock said.

"I'd like to ask you how you made the two one?" Xiao Yao asked.

Smiling, Mock said, "We fused a special liquid with powdered ore and applied it to the arrows, it's as simple as that. ”

Grinning, Xiao Yao said dejectedly: "I thought I could use it to create a weapon, but it seems that my hope has been disappointed." ”

"How can there be such a perfect weapon, I will give you some, it's a big deal, you can also exert its power by smearing it on the weapon before every battle. Mock laughed.

"That's it, this kind of consumables are used less at one time, you can prepare more for me. Xiao Yao said helplessly.

Snorted angrily, Mo Ke pretended to be displeased and said, "I knew that this million taels of silver was not so easy to take, and you really enjoyed it." ”

The two chatted for a while, and then Mock sent soldiers to the warehouse to pick up the so-called "explosive bombs".

After a while, the soldier approached with a barrel and box, and placed it in front of them.

Glancing at the blue viscous liquid in the wooden barrel, and moving his gaze to the pink powder in the wooden box, Xiao Yao licked his lips, and just wanted to reach out to grab it, but was stopped by the quick-eyed Moke.

"You can't find death. Mock said angrily.

Trembling, Xiao Yao remembered that the powder exploded when it was hot.

"This powder is very dangerous, and when it is fused with liquid, remember to find a dark and damp place to operate, otherwise it is easy to set yourself on fire. Mock reminded.

Nodding, he hurriedly fastened the wooden cover, Xiao Yao grinned and said, "You are too stingy, so you gave me such a little." ”

"It's too bad to ask for food, and this box is worth a million taels of silver, and the resources are limited!"

"Okay, I won't force it, but I declare it in advance, when you run out, you have to replenish it for free. Xiao Yao said with a smile.

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