The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse - Chapter 751

Chapter 751: Chapter 606, Standing in the Sun (One update today, went out during the day, will write more tomorrow.)_2 Chapter 751: Chapter 606, Standing in the Sun (One update today, went out during the day, will write more tomorrow.)_2 “`
“Could it be the Island Lord? He’s very secretive and formidable.”

“Not sure.”

“The Island Lord is really amazing; the newspaper says he even joined the Hongwen Alliance.”

“Yeah.”

The two chatted and gradually left the bustling Central District.

…

In the Alliance, the Steward’s Office.

The two sisters leaned against each other, looking at the newspaper in their hands.

“Damn it, it’s the coachman, my pocket money, my pocket money…” Shi Yali screamed frantically.

Xi Ligui glared at her, “Stop shouting, someone might think something’s happened!”

Shi Yali grabbed her arm and shook it vigorously, “I told you to ask him who the murderer was, but you wouldn’t go. My money!”

Xi Ligui widened her eyes, “How is this my fault?”

“This month’s living expenses are on you,” Shi Yali hugged her.

“I can’t deal with you,” Xi Ligui said helplessly but then added, “I’ll pay, but in the future you’re not allowed to get involved in these things.”

Paying once was a good thing.

It would prevent them from getting involved in bad habits after coming ashore.

“Don’t worry, I didn’t want to get involved anyway,” Shi Yali agreed, then leaned on Xi Ligui’s shoulder, “The murderer, quite unexpected.”

“Yeah, he’s also a pitiful person.”

Shi Yali continued, “What’s so special about Wu Heng’s stories anyway? The Alliance has so many hero stories that no one reads when displayed, but his can be sold for money.”

Xi Ligui glanced at the newspaper and pondered before replying, “Maybe it’s a matter of perspective.”

“What perspective?”

Xi Ligui thought for a moment then explained according to her own thoughts, “Hero stories are either full of great achievements or about growing up in noble families, already standing on a high platform, bathed in sunlight.

Wu Heng’s stories are the opposite. He didn’t even have a Professional Scroll when he was a Great Detective, Maid Bella, coming from a village; they haven’t seen the sunlight but still look like heroes.”

Shi Yali raised her eyebrows, “I see what you mean, that makes sense. Wu Heng tells stories of ordinary people, not like hero tales.”

Xi Ligui said, “From the perspective of the islanders, which stories do you think they prefer?”

Shi Yali nodded, understanding the point.

Changing the subject, she asked, “What level are you now?”

Xi Ligui frowned, “Level thirteen, why?”

“What are you waiting for? Now that the newspapers are selling so well, you and Wu Heng together, once you reach level 15, it would be perfect for your promotion,” Shi Yali immediately said.

Xi Ligui blushed, stood up with a stern face, “I’m going out, you figure out your own living expenses for the month.”

“Don’t go!”

…

At Lady Shanaira’s Mansion.

Around the long dining table, representatives of the well-dressed merchant caravans were seated.

The largest caravans were seated closest to the table’s edge, close enough to reach the refreshments.

Behind them were representatives of medium and small caravans, numbering over twenty.

“Lady Shanaira, just tell us what you have to say!” one representative spoke after sipping tea.

The Wood Elves had not made public the fact that the actual power of Shanaira had been usurped.

Aside from the high-ranking officials within the tribe, no one knew the real situation, only that there had been some adjustments within the Starflower.

Shanaira and the Elder’s Council had some differences, but she remained the leader.

In the eyes of the outside world, Shanaira seemed to be delegating authority, no longer micromanaging everything.

Still the leader, in the eyes of these representatives from Gold and Silver Island.

Still possessing enough influence.

As Lady Shanaira saw that most of the people had arrived, she nodded and said, “We are all old friends here, so I’ll get straight to the point. Yesterday, Island Lord Wu Heng talked to me about something. He wants to organize a product exhibition on the island, where high-quality goods will be showcased. Starflower will participate, and those of you who are interested can register in advance at the city hall.”

An exhibition?

This was the first time they had heard the name.

But they could understand from the term itself: it was about showcasing products.

“Lady Shanaira, what’s the use of it?” someone asked.

Shanaira smiled and began to explain, “I’ve come up with a few points; listen up. The first is Gold and Silver Island’s ordering–since last year, the island’s vast resource orders have reached a tremendous volume, and the Island Master will also select some satisfying merchant teams for cooperation.

The second point is a form of external publicity, to expand the influence of the merchant teams, as well as publicity from the newspapers. There’s only a benefit for us.”

The crowd exchanged looks and began to discuss quietly among themselves.

It sounded like it indeed had certain benefits for their own merchant teams, but it seemed not to be a big deal.

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Lady Shanaira continued, “Have you seen the recent newspapers?”

Everyone shook their heads, having hurried over early in the morning upon receiving the invitation.

Nobody noticed whether a new issue of the newspaper had been published.

“Does this new issue of the newspaper have anything to do with the exhibition?” someone asked.

Lady Shanaira’s tone remained calm, “Wu Heng has already joined the Hongwen Alliance, and though it’s not confirmed, someone of importance at headquarters wishes to take him as an apprentice. The entire Gold and Silver Island is receiving significant attention from the headquarters, and getting on good terms with him is also an opportunity to close the gap.”

The representatives of the various merchant groups were stunned, their expressions changing in an instant.

The Hongwen Alliance, the apprentice of a personage of high standing.

It was surely related to Lu An’s challenge.

Last time, Lady Shanaira led several merchant groups to endorse Wu Heng for the position of Island Master.

In the end, he truly became the Island Master, and the merchant groups that had signed the agreement were tax-exempt for three years, with each individual also obtaining huge benefits.

This time, Lady Shanaira had new information again.

It was certain to be credible.

“The affairs of the headquarters have nothing to do with our merchant groups, I am merely responding to the Island Master’s call, and will have someone go to the city hall to register when the time comes.”

“Indeed, since Starflower has joined, the exhibition this time must be good, we’ll join too.”

“We will as well; we’ll go and register.”

…

The Island Lord’s Mansion.

Wu Heng stretched lazily, putting away the electromagnetic cannon blueprints in front of him.

During the course of the morning,
He had managed to go through part of the content and gained some understanding of the records there.

After all, being design schematics, most of what was recorded were component names and sizes, and the ways they connect, with no overly specialized terms or knowledge.

Wu Heng stood up and walked over to the side, then swung his hand and released the “Mansion Skill.”

Towering space rifts and stone doors opened in succession.

Revealing the artillery tower and Hidden Arsenal Cave behind them.

Wu Heng looked inside and ordered, “Move the bullets and shells out; get everything out.”

Rustle rustle~!

The skeletons inside the Hidden Arsenal Cave sprang into action.

Carrying boxes of ammunition, they walked straight out.

The machine cannons and machine guns had been created within the “Mansion Skill,” but the shells were real, otherwise, they could not be fired.

Last night, after his meeting with Lady Shanaira ended,
Wu Heng also pondered over the issue of the electromagnetic cannon.

With the current technology, creating an electromagnetic cannon was clearly impossible, but within the “Mansion Skill,” it might just be feasible.

As long as the parts were created one by one within the Mansion Skill according to the blueprints,
It would be more convenient than actually researching and manufacturing them in the modern age.

Soon, the skeletons had moved all the bullets out.

Wu Heng’s spiritual power mobilized, causing the entire ‘mansion’ scene to collapse,
Transforming it into a vast and flat open space.

Wu Heng picked up the blueprints, and starting with the information on them, began the creation process.

As he injected spiritual power,
One component after another began to take shape within the ‘mansion.’
Following that, the components assembled themselves in mid-air, forming a more advanced part.

Once assembled, he continued creating the second set and proceeded with the assembly.

“It’s almost like building Lego from blueprints,”
Wu Heng muttered to himself.

…

Before long,
Wu Heng had completed the assembly of the blueprints, bundled together, as thick as a thumb.

“This seems feasible!”

Wu Heng felt a surge of joy in his heart.

But he did not continue creating, instead, he closed the Mansion Skill and rested to recover his spiritual power.

After a short rest,
Three ghosts flew back through the air, one after another.