Chapter 089 Sandstorm and Autumn Harvest Buff 2
Outside the town early in the morning, a sandstorm howled, the wind was blocked by the protective cover, and a layer of sand and soil accumulated on the ground.
Everything was hazy and yellowish. The guards outside the city found many wind mages to cast spells, which greatly increased the visibility.
On the city wall, the caravans were ready to go, each of them wearing dustproof armor, holding torches, looking handsome and outstanding, and guarding batches of goods behind them.
Most of these people were old friends and subordinates summoned by Marissa, and they obeyed Nicole's orders. However, wind mages and space mages were too rare, so Ankang Town provided them all. The money earned was then divided into 3:7, with Ankang Town taking the lion's share.
That day, many townspeople climbed the city walls to join in the fun, and Marisa also made an appearance. Wearing a light black veil, she looked like a comet beauty, proud and graceful, attracting everyone's attention.
A businessman in Ankang Town recognized her and said, "Hey, isn't that Marissa, the one who traveled all over the country and created a business miracle? Oh my god, she's picked up her old business again! How amazing!"
The others followed suit, saying, "If you ask me, our Lord is truly remarkable for inviting such a formidable figure!"
"What you're saying is, can't it be that both of them are capable? They're both businessmen, so this is called sympathy, understand?"
“…”
Marissa felt happy listening to everyone chatting.
Marissa, who has traveled all over the world, sounds more comfortable than Duchess Marissa.
Others would regard her as a beautiful branch clinging to others, but only the townspeople of Ankang Town would tell her that she herself is a big tree.
She smiled gently at her daughter Nicole and said, "Be careful on the road."
Nicole stuck out her tongue, "I know."
She didn’t know if it was her illusion, but her mother seemed much happier after coming to Ankang Town.
She couldn't help but look at Lin Muqiu, "Shall we go?"
Lin Muqiu nodded and said, "Okay, you go to the Northern Chamber of Commerce to open up trade routes."
Although she spoke briefly, the members of the Chamber of Commerce quickly extracted the key words:
you?
Does that mean she's not going?
Nicole asked for them first: "Where are you going?"
Lin Muqiu said as a matter of course, "Southern Chamber of Commerce. I will open up the southern route, you will open up the northern route, and finally we will meet in the west."
Nicole was stunned, "Are you alone?"
"otherwise?"
Everyone present shuddered violently and hissed.
The sandstorm was coming from the south, so why did Lord Lin do the opposite?!
Don’t you want to live?
"Sir, don't do that!" Everyone hurriedly tried to stop him. "There's no need to rush!"
Even Marissa strongly objected, "Sir, I know you have your own considerations, but the sandstorms in the south are extremely dangerous. You might as well wait until the sandstorm stops before going!"
Lin Muqiu shook his head, "What I want is for the sandstorm to continue."
*
On the other side, the Southern Chamber of Commerce, on top of the city wall.
Dust rolled across the ground and strong winds blew.
Deputy Director Magnum was leading the mages in casting spells, trying their best to keep the wind and sand out of the city walls. They were wearing more than ten layers of protective shields and several layers of masks on their mouths and noses. They were so stuffy that their faces turned red, and they wanted to breathe but didn't dare to breathe hard.
The wind and sand brushing against their cheeks felt like cutting with a knife, making them cover themselves up tightly, even more exaggerated than beekeepers.
The guard Jupiter beside him covered his mouth and nose, full of resentment, "Sir, is the Imperial Capital still refusing to relent?"
Magnum paused, then said, "Hmm."
Of course he understood what his subordinates were saying.
The sandstorms in the south come from the strong ocean winds that blow from the north and south in autumn.
In fact, the sandstorms in the major towns in the south do not need to be so severe. As long as the wind dissipates naturally to the north, the sandstorms in the south will gradually stop. However, the continent is diamond-shaped, and the north of the Southern Chamber of Commerce faces the imperial capital.
The people in the imperial capital were all rich and powerful, and he actually gave them an order:
"Don't let the sandstorm reach the imperial capital. Either blow it diagonally upward to the east or south, or blow it back to the ocean. It's up to you."
But the question is, how is it possible to do this?
Jupiter was indignant. "Damn it! Those bastards in the Imperial Capital did it on purpose! Changing the wind's direction is easy, but blowing it back into the ocean is simply unrealistic!"
Doesn’t Magnum feel the same way?
Because of this, the conflict between the major cities in the south and the imperial capital has been going on for a long time, but as the deputy director of the Chamber of Commerce, he cannot express his emotions after all.
He whispered, "Stop talking nonsense!"
"That's right!" Jupiter frowned. "You dare not let others say it?"
Magnum exhaled lightly, and after a long pause, he said, "Actually, sandstorms aren't all bad. They can bring in certain minerals, increase soil vitality, and provide fish with a lot of nutrients. It's just a pity... the imperial capital only seeks convenience, but has no intention of governing."
After a long silence, Jupiter lowered his voice, "Or... we can just have the mages change the direction of the wind, blowing it towards the towns in the east and west! Isn't this the solution the Emperor himself gave?"
"No!" Magnum was shocked. "How can we impose on others what we don't want?"
He shook his head and added, "Besides, the benefits of sandstorms are ultimately outweighed by the disadvantages. They easily bring bacteria and viruses, and inconvenience the townspeople have to travel. How can we solve this problem?"
"We can't follow the example of the imperial capital and use our power to bully others."
Faced with Magnum's persistence, Jupiter sighed.
His master is so kind-hearted! That's why he is so uncomfortable. He might as well learn from the imperial capital, where the evil people left behind two years ago!
When will this annoying sandstorm end?
"Report—" The guard ran up the steps to the city wall, "Sir, Lin Muqiu wants to discuss something with you!"
Magnum nodded, "Okay, please ask her to wait a moment while I finish controlling this sandstorm."
The guard hesitated, "Sir, she meant she could help us...solve the sandstorm problem."
Magnum's eyebrows twitched.
*
"You mean, you can make the sandstorms in the southern towns blow to Ankang Town?" Magnum was so stuttered that he was afraid that he had heard it wrong.
Is this guy crazy about making money? Does he even know what he is talking about?
"Yeah." Lin Muqiu sat on the sofa in the center of the Southern Chamber of Commerce and glanced at him at his funny outfit.
She raised an eyebrow, "Is it that exaggerated?"
"I guess you haven't experienced a strong sandstorm. Wait until you stand in the eye of the sandstorm and you'll know!" Jupiter glared at her, his heart full of satisfaction and love for his master.
"Don't be unreasonable!"
Magnum felt his mouth and nose were blocked and he couldn't breathe, but he patiently explained: "Master Lin, you don't know how severe this sandstorm is!"
After that, he showed the attribute panel to Lin Muqiu:
【Sandstorm debuff:
You have inhaled a large amount of dust particles and your lungs have become mildly infected. Please seek medical attention immediately!
Status: Physical fitness reduced by 30, action power reduced by 10]
Seeing that Lin Muqiu had nothing covering his mouth and nose, he kindly reminded him, "The sandstorms in the east are not comparable to those in the south. Why don't you take any protection?"
"I did it." Lin Muqiu showed him the gold-level protective shield, "but I set the shield to a transparent and hidden state."
There was not a trace of sand or dust inside the protective cover, which seemed to be a one-way passage. Lin Muqiu was enjoying the "pure" air in it.
Magnum's mouth twitched.
Jealousy made him lose all sight. Is this what it feels like to be a top mage?
Jupiter on the side: I should have kept quiet earlier, so embarrassing.jpg
Magnum coughed a few times, then remained strong and calm. "But we can't let the sandstorm reach Ankang Town! You have a gold-level protective shield, but what about the townspeople?"
Lin Muqiu silently took out the Lord System. Magnum leaned over and looked at it in confusion, only to see the following written on it:
[Lord-level skills: Suppress natural disasters
Description: You can use copper coins to create a one-way, all-around, gold-level protective shield for your territory. The more copper coins you use, the stronger the protection.
Note: You have a lot of copper coins, so don’t be stingy with them!
Source of Skills: Some strive for power, but in reality, they're only chasing the shattered dignity of their youth. Some aspire to be the best swordsman, but in reality, they want to protect the last thoughts left by their loved ones. Some travel mountains and rivers for wealth, because their loved ones have suffered for it. So, which one are you?
Magnum: ?
Don't be ridiculous. Isn't it enough for one person to cheat? Why do you bring the townspeople along with you?
Is this justice?
What's even more terrifying is that he has nothing to say. After all, the lord's skills exist for others. There are probably only these crazy lords in Ankang Town in the entire continent.
Seeing Magnum stretching his neck to read on, Lin Muqiu pulled back his hand and said, "Alright, that skill origin is pretty bullshit, stop reading."
Magnum suppressed his curiosity.
After all, the Lord System explores people's most secret desires, which involves Lin Muqiu's privacy.
Lin Muqiu made a prompt decision, "You just need to tell me whether you want to do this deal or not."
Looking at Lin Muqiu's expression, a thought quickly flashed through Magnum's mind.
It needs soil minerals, provides rich nutrition for fish, can control sandstorms, is not afraid of troubles, and is not afraid of infectious diseases. Town residents can earn income without having to travel far...
Each one of them coincides with Ankang Town!
Oh my god, no wonder Lin Muqiu is so confident!
Suddenly, a more terrifying thought flashed through Magnum's mind.
How wonderful it would be if Lin Muqiu could be the savior of this continent! Perhaps the people of the continent would be as happy as the residents of Ankang Town.
Or, why not?!
But it was only for a moment before he suppressed this thought.
He asked, "How much do you want?"
Lin Muqiu opened her red lips slightly: "Soil, I want soil."
Magnum shuddered.
Wow, this guy has been talking for a long time, and it turns out this is what he was planning!
Taking advantage of the southerly wind, the soil and sandstorm were carried to Ankang Town! Unnoticed, and even exempted from tax!
This person's calculations were too loud, but...
So frank.
It actually made him willing to do it.
After all, countless amounts of soil are swept away by sandstorms in the south every year, leaving them nowhere to be found. Instead of throwing it away, it's better to blow it to Lin Muqiu and let him find a way to collect it himself! The number of townspeople who died from the sandstorm debuff is also incalculable!
He rubbed his lips and said, "Just this time, I'll give you extra."
Lin Muqiu nodded and added, "Of course. If there's a sandstorm later, just give me a shout and it will still blow to my place."
Magnum frowned, "What are you collecting this dust for?"
"It's useful." Lin Muqiu said concisely.
Magnum: “…”
He doesn't understand the boss's world!
"Okay," he nodded, "It's settled then. I'm glad I can help you!"
These words hit exactly what Lin Muqiu wanted.
"Speaking of help, I really have something to ask you." Lin Muqiu smiled, but no one knew what evil intentions he was harboring.
Magnum: ?
Damn, I should have known not to respond!
He took a cautious step back. "What's going on?"
Lin Muqiu took out the accounting scroll and said, "My chamber of commerce has recently opened. Could you please help me sell these goods? The profit sharing will remain the same as before."
"Okay!" Magnum agreed immediately. "I thought it was a big deal! It's just a small amount of goods. The Chamber of Commerce has been cooperating with you, and you don't even want money. How could I be so stingy!"
"OK!"
Seeing Lin Muqiu leave so quickly, Magnum couldn't help but admire him while holding the scroll.
Look at their grand vision, even the emperor can’t compare to it!
With a smile on his face, he unfolded the scroll, only to see the magic scroll suddenly spring out into countless lengths, rolling down his legs and all the way to the door, but it hadn't finished rolling yet.
Magnum: ?
After a long while, he gritted his teeth and said indignantly, "Jupiter, come with me to Ankang Town!"
"Are we going to settle the score with her?" Jupiter immediately rolled up his sleeves.
"No," Magnum said, "to escape the sandstorm."
Jupiter: "..."
*
[Ankang Chamber of Commerce reminds you: One can of your pickled mustard greens and mushroom sauce has been sold. This is your share, 17 copper coins. Please check it carefully!]
【……】
The system prompt sound continued to ring. Sophia clasped her hands together and prayed for Lin Muqiu, feeling both happy and sad.
The reminder of profit sharing came, indicating that Lord Lin and the Chamber of Commerce had a very smooth trip.
But since she can’t grow vegetables anymore, her pickle business may have to close for a few days.
So helpless!
She sighed and went to check the soil as usual.
"Sophia, stop looking. There's no need!" Russell stopped her and hurriedly put a dust veil on her. "You've been looking at it so many times a day! Even if you hope for it, it won't just grow out of thin air!"
Sophia still shook her head, but put on the mask obediently.
They didn't know if it was their illusion, but they seemed to feel that some dust was blown into the town and rushed towards various places.
But that shouldn't be the case. Lord Lin clearly set up a protective shield.
"Let me take another look, another look." Sophia muttered.
For some reason, regarding Lin Muqiu's victory in the first battle, she always felt that Lord Lin would always bring miracles.
Walking into the courtyard and looking at the crops, she was amazed, her eyes moving around and full of thoughts.
I touched it lightly, and the system sent a reminder:
[Autumn Harvest buff is generating (effect 30%):
The sandstorm brought a large amount of minerals, including fertile soil, which revitalized your land. Combined with the special nature of your seeds, it completely stimulated the harvest buff!
Before my eyes, the tender seedling that was beaten to pieces by the storm suddenly grew up, with its roots deeply planted in the ground. Like a drunkard, it continued to absorb nutrients until the seedling became extremely large.
This seedling is several times bigger than before, and it is like a brave knight standing fearlessly under the wind and sand!
Oh my god, so this is what the activated harvest buff really looks like!
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