The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse - Chapter 745

Chapter 745: Chapter 603, How Street Lights Are Constructed Chapter 745: Chapter 603, How Street Lights Are Constructed The message was clear; they wanted to take him as an apprentice.

Xi Ligui hadn’t mentioned this just now.

He glanced at her, equally surprised.

Having a guide, for any professional, would smooth the journey ahead, saving many detours.

If it had been during his time in Black Stone Town or Lundham City, he would have hoped for such a mentor.

To receive guidance in spells and have a backer.

At that time, a level 18 professional was almost like a deity.

If anyone dared to bother him, just reporting the name of his level 18 master would solve many troubles.

But now it was different; level 18 professionals were a common sight on Gold and Silver Island.

Even his skeletons were level 18.

And no matter how powerful, they couldn’t withstand machine cannon fire.

Moreover, he himself had already reached level 19, higher even than the mage before him.

It would obviously be inappropriate to become a disciple in that case.

His thoughts raced.

He said, “I didn’t have much opportunity before, and now I don’t have such thoughts. Administrator Yimiro and Dean Gianvito have also been guiding me.”

Virgil’s smile stiffened on his face, seemingly not expecting Wu Heng to refuse him.

Nor did he anticipate someone turning down a level 18 powerhouse as a mentor.

He opened his mouth to speak, but the words were swallowed back.

After pondering for a moment, he nodded without bringing up the matter again.

Instead, he continued, “The main reason for my visit is to ask if you are willing to join the Hongwen Alliance.”

So, it came down to the Hongwen Alliance.

The information from Xi Ligui was accurate after all.

Wu Heng curiously asked, “After joining, is there anything I need to do?”

Virgil, as if prepared, immediately answered, “There are no mandatory requirements. If you are willing to head to headquarters, you can conduct research at the Hongwen Alliance’s research tower on the subjects you’re interested in. If you can’t make it there, we’ll send some ancient documents, books, and rubbings for you to help decode.

“There are also some events to organize. The Hongwen Alliance initiates many activities to maintain the academic atmosphere among our members, such as alchemy classes and professional scroll distributions. When it involves Gold and Silver Island, we may need your cooperation.”

It sounded quite similar to a school club.

Just assisting with some allocated tasks would suffice.

He certainly wouldn’t go to headquarters; it was full of high-level individuals, nowhere near as comfortable as his current situation.

As for the decoding of documents and books, Wu Heng did harbor some expectations.

The system could translate text; he wondered whether he could decode content that even mages and scholars could not.

And as for organizing some events, such as lectures and scroll distributions.

Those were arranged by the local association, and Xi Ligui’s affairs didn’t concern him much.

“Thank you, I am willing to join,” Wu Heng nodded.

Virgil didn’t find it strange.

He took out an agreement and emblem of the alliance and pushed them forward, “Sign your name, and you’ll be a member of the Hongwen Alliance. Keep the emblem safe; it represents your membership.”

Wu Heng looked over the agreement; it was mostly formalities about joining the Hongwen Alliance.

Not much different from the agreement when joining the association, there was nothing unusual.

Picking up the pen, he signed his name directly.

Virgil picked it up to confirm.

He smiled again, “Welcome to the Alliance.”

“Thank you.”

With the talk concluded.

Virgil relaxed a bit and asked, “Are those street lamps props?”

The two attendants by his side also looked over.

Wu Heng explained, “You could understand them as a kind of Mechanical.”

“Did you invent them?”

Wu Heng shook his head, “I don’t have that kind of skill. It was the result of the combined efforts of several professions.”

Virgil nodded, “It’s an impressive invention.”

“Thank you, but compared to the scholars of the Hongwen Alliance, these are nothing,” Wu Heng politely said.

Virgil laughed, “For someone of your age, and as a member of the Human Race, you’re doing very well.”

“Mr. Virgil, you jest,” Wu Heng replied politely, then said, “Xi Ligui, have someone book a private room at the tavern to welcome the gentlemen.”

Xi Ligui nodded in agreement, opened the door, and asked Shi Yali to book a private room at the tavern outside the association.

Then, Virgil inquired about the idea of selling newspapers and the details of serializing stories.

And the latest issue, that tavern maid Bella.

Full of curiosity about Wu Heng and Gold and Silver Island.

They sat in the meeting room and chatted for a while.

Shi Yali came back and said the private room was ready.

Only then did Wu Heng stand up and say, “Mr. Virgil, let’s go to the tavern. We can eat and talk there.”

“That sounds good!” Virgil agreed.

The group went out together and walked towards the tavern outside the association.

…

The dinner party ended.

The group had a rather good time chatting.

They didn’t bring up the matter of taking on apprentices again.

Virgil and the Attendant returned to the association dormitory while Xi Ligui and Shi Yali went back to their own mansions.

Wu Heng returned to the Island Master’s Manor.

Entering the living room, Mini quickly came over and helped him hang his coat on the rack.

She asked, “Master, was your day at the association smooth?”

“Nothing special, that Level 18 Mage wasn’t looking for trouble,” Wu Heng manipulated the kettle to pour water and took a sip.

“I thought someone else had come to the island to trouble you!” Mini said with a laugh.

Wu Heng turned his head and said, “Do you remember the master and disciple who challenged me last time?”

“I remember, you beat them pretty badly, their robes were all torn up,” Mini said.

Lu An left a rather deep impression.

Given his status and social standing, and the fact that he got beaten so badly by Wu Heng.

“Right, after they went back to headquarters, Administrator Yimiro issued a challenge to his master, who didn’t dare accept it due to ill health,” Wu Heng said with a smile.

Mini also looked surprised, “Really! Why didn’t he accept it? Can you actually refuse? ”
“In the rules of the association, it is allowed to refuse a challenge,” Wu Heng said.

“That’s a shame,” Mini felt somewhat regretful.

“It’s also a deterrence to them, so they don’t strut around on Gold and Silver Island thinking nobody knows,” Wu Heng explained.

In fact, refusing a challenge had a bigger impact on Lu An and his disciple.

The newspapers had already publicized their incident on Gold and Silver Island.

Why Ymilo challenged him was something everyone could guess.

In the small place of Gold and Silver Island, they showed off their might, yet didn’t fight and upon returning home, the teacher didn’t dare accept a challenge.

That was even more embarrassing than losing a fight.

Of course, all these events happened at the association’s headquarters and didn’t have much to do with himself.

But the Hongwen Alliance’s interest in having him join was largely due to his victory over Lu An.

There was also the letter from Moya.

He needed to be wary of the master-disciple duo, lest they don’t dare to act overtly and strike him from the shadows.

In truth, the problem wasn’t big.

He had reached Level 19, with two Level 18 Ghosts and two Level 18 Skeletons.

The likelihood of them threatening him was not high.

Wu Heng looked at Mini and said, “Moya is Administrator Yimiro’s assistant. He said in the letter to be careful, in case the master and disciple duo cause trouble in secret. You all should take a Skeleton with you when you go out.”

“Those two are rather sinister, plotting things in the shadows, and they are even Level 18 professionals,” Mini expressed in surprise.

“Level doesn’t represent one’s character.”

“That’s true, pirates can reach Level 18 too,” Mini nodded.

After resting for a while, Wu Heng patted Mini’s perky bottom, “I’m going upstairs. You should rest early too.”

“Alright, Master,” Mini called out sweetly.

Then she hopped and skipped to the training room.

From a distance, she began shouting about Lu An being released and how Administrator Yimiro had sent a challenge letter.

…

Going upstairs and entering the study,
Wu Heng released all three Ghosts.

Realizing they were home, the three Ghosts dispersed to busy themselves with their own tasks.

Glenda continued revising drafts, and Xiao Xiao, along with Bella, flew to one side to watch cartoons.

After thinking for a moment, Wu Heng turned to Glenda and said, “What do you think, if the newspaper serialized more Great Detective stories, would it increase our reputation even more?”

Glenda looked up, pondered for a moment, and said, “There may not be any significant effect. Those familiar with the newspaper already know who you are. Adding more content to the serialized stories might just make reading them more enjoyable. It wouldn’t have a big impact on fame.”