Although Bishop Karl's expression was very obscure, Fang Zheng understood his meaning instantly.

The Holy Temple did want to repair the relationship with him, but everything had to be done in a process and with dignity. The Holy Kingdom was a big country, so it was naturally impossible for it to be shameless like some small countries and come to lick their boots. Otherwise, not only would it disgust the people at home, but it might even make some people in the Holy Temple who were originally neutral dissatisfied with it.

Although generally speaking, it is best for two forces to interact with each other in a mutually beneficial way. But the problem is that according to Bishop Karl's observation, Tiandao Palace does not seem to lack anything at present, whether it is daily necessities or weapons and armor, Tiandao Palace does not need to interact with the Holy Kingdom through trade. In this case, another way must be found.

And this is the solution that Bishop Karl came up with.

If there is no way to achieve mutual benefit, then gifts are needed to repair the relationship. However, if it is too little, it is better not to give it. If it is too much, a reason is needed. If Bishop Karl had not thought of any reason before, he had an idea after seeing Fang Zheng's fleet and those "chosen sons of God".

This is why Bishop Karl asked Fang Zheng for help on behalf of the Holy Kingdom.

On the one hand, the current Order Fortress is indeed difficult to deal with. Last year's monster tide dealt a heavy blow to the Order Fortress, and now less than half a year has passed, and the Order Fortress has not even been completely repaired. Not only that, even the high-level combat forces guarding the Order Fortress have lost a lot. Although the Holy Kingdom is currently sending additional personnel to the Order Fortress, it is impossible to send too many troops to fight in less than half a year.

From this perspective, the Holy Kingdom does need a strong helping hand, and Fang Zheng's current identity is still a Knight of the Holy Spirit and a Paladin of the Temple. In terms of procedure and identity, it is reasonable to invite him to participate in the battle to defend the Fortress of Order.

On the other hand, with Fang Zheng's current fighting power, especially the powerful strength shown by the top seat, Bishop Karl is sure that as long as Fang Zheng takes action, it will be enough to defend the Northland Fortress. If the top seat can once again show his strength in the battle of the Northland Fortress, then it will just give the Temple an "excuse".

An "excuse" that can give Fang Zheng and others generous rewards.

It can be imagined that once Fang Zheng's Tiandao Palace shines in the battle of the Northland Fortress, coupled with the performance of the top seat, those who have complaints inside the temple will definitely shut up. As long as the banner is used as "rewarding meritorious defenders" and "building closer relations with an extraordinary strong man", no matter how exaggerated the reward is, there will be no objection.

Fang Zheng naturally understood Bishop Karl's idea. As a planner, you also need means to get money and cheat people. You should at least write a business plan. If you want to get money without any words, you are a liar. We plan with conscience... You have nothing in your hands but want to get something for nothing. Isn't this a pyramid scheme?

As long as you have something in your hand, no matter if you dreamed about it or wrote it casually, at least it is a record and it means something happened, and you have expressed an attitude, right?

Fang Zheng could just rob the Fire Nation, since the two sides didn't have much good feelings towards each other. But Fang Zheng of the Holy Nation couldn't be so greedy, after all, he still had to build relationships.

"That's certainly no problem."

The two exchanged a knowing glance, and Fang Zheng immediately nodded with a smile. He was not afraid that the Holy Church would go back on its word. After all, as long as the Holy Church was not really that stupid, it would definitely give him enough "rewards". And if the Holy Church really wanted to take advantage of him, then Fang Zheng would not have no way to deal with it, but... well, he still had to see the sincerity of the Holy Temple.

"But I have one condition."

"What conditions?"

Bishop Karl's expression did not change, and it was obvious that he was mentally prepared for this.

"That's right."

Fang Zheng thought for a moment, then put down the teacup in his hand.

"I think, Your Excellency the Bishop, you should have seen the steel battleships under my command."

"Of course, their powerful presence is something I can't forget."

Facing Fang Zheng's question, Bishop Karl nodded, but what he said was not a compliment. Bishop Karl believed that not only himself, but probably everyone who witnessed those warships here would never forget these terrifying behemoths.

"I can send a few warships to support the Northland Fortress."

"Thank you so much! Your Excellency Fang Zheng!"

Hearing this, Bishop Karl couldn't help but stand up excitedly. If Fang Zheng was really willing to send these powerful metal warships to the Northern Fortress, then the crisis facing the North would no longer be a problem!

"But...I have a small problem."

"Mr. Fang Zheng, please speak."

"It's like this... these warships... as you can see, Your Excellency the Bishop, they need a power source, and the current power source of these warships is spiritual crystals, so... I hope the Temple can provide me with some spiritual crystals..."

"Is that so..."

Hearing Fang Zheng's request, Bishop Karl seemed a little surprised, but soon nodded. Of course, Fang Zheng did not tell the truth. He did not need the spirit crystals to provide power for the warships. In fact, these warships were transformed by the sea fog, so there was no need to worry about the power source. However, after leaving the "territory" of the Tiandao Palace, they needed to consume a large amount of dimensional points to continue to exist.

Therefore, if Fang Zheng wants to send these metal warships to the Northern Fortress, he will have to spend dimensional points. Well... for now...

"To be honest, I need at least this amount..."

As he spoke, Fang Zheng stretched out his finger and wrote a number on the table with the tea. In fact, the number was not large. Fang Zheng was planning conscientiously, especially since the Holy Kingdom was the one he would date in the future, so he certainly couldn't ask for too much, right?

Therefore, Fang Zheng calculated and the number he wrote down was only... a hundred times the actual amount needed.

In Fang Zheng's opinion, this is already a very reasonable price.

"This... I see. I finally understand why Master Fang Zheng wants so many spirit crystals."

On the contrary, Bishop Karl had no doubts about this, which was normal. In Bishop Karl's view, such a huge warship naturally requires a considerable energy source. People always like to understand things in a way that they are familiar with. If you say that a spaceship needs a nuclear reactor as a power source, then most people will definitely take it for granted.

But if you say that a spacecraft only needs one AA battery, many people will think you are crazy.

On the other hand, Fang Zheng specified the spirit crystals in order to mislead other people. He knew very well that spirit crystals accounted for a large part of the materials he requested from the Fire Country and the Wealth Country. This would definitely arouse other people's suspicion. If he could make them think that the spirit crystals were the power source of the Sea Mist Battleship, then it would help Fang Zheng solve some problems.

Since the energy core of the magic warship is also a spirit crystal, Bishop Karl easily accepted Fang Zheng's request - he also knew that the Temple had to make a gesture first in order to gain Fang Zheng's trust. Therefore, although the number Fang Zheng wanted was a bit exaggerated, he still agreed without hesitation.

"No problem, I will report back to the temple immediately and prepare these spirit crystals in the shortest possible time."

"Excuse me, Your Excellency the Bishop."

After getting Bishop Karl's answer, the smile on Fang Zheng's face became more and more obvious. At the same time, he secretly sighed in his heart. He still didn't take big enough steps. If he had known that the temple had made such a big determination, he should have written it a thousand times.

But never mind, the most important thing for a person is to be content.

"Well... I have a small gift for the temple."

As he spoke, Fang Zheng clapped his hands, and soon the door opened. Then Kulia and Nanali came in, each holding a large wooden box.

"This is……"

Looking at the wooden boxes in the hands of the two girls, Bishop Karl was a little surprised for a moment, but Fang Zheng still made a gesture to Nanali. Nanali also hurriedly put the box in front of Bishop Karl and opened the lid.

“Is this… a vegetable?”

Looking at the green plants in the wooden box, Bishop Karl was stunned for a moment, and then he quickly identified that the vegetables planted inside were all vegetables commonly eaten by the people on this continent, including potatoes, radishes and lettuce. These vegetables were fresh and tender, and looked very good. But...

"Yes, these are vegetables, and... they don't need to be grown on the land."

This time, it was Nanali who explained with a smile. Hearing what Nanali said, Bishop Karl was stunned for a moment, then suddenly stood up and looked at Nanali with wide eyes.

"You, what did you say? No soil is needed? Then how do these vegetables survive?!"

"Yes, it's nutrient solution..."

Frightened by Bishop Karl's appearance, Nanali couldn't help but take a step back before answering in a low voice.

"Nutrient solution?"

"That's right, Your Excellency."

Seeing her friend so frightened that she was speechless, Kulia hurried over. Then she opened the bottom of the box and let Bishop Carl look at the nutrient solution and the roots of the plants soaked in it.

"According to Lord Fang Zheng's idea, Nanali prepared a nutrient solution. With this nutrient solution, vegetables do not need to be planted in the soil, but can be planted directly in the nutrient solution... Of course, they still need sunlight..."

“This…this…”

Looking at the vegetables in front of him, the old bishop's face turned red. He trembled and reached out his hand, as if he was touching his most beloved lover, and touched the wooden box in front of him. As a senior official of the temple, Bishop Karl certainly understood how much impact the emergence of this nutrient solution would have on the future strategy of the Holy Kingdom! If the previous fertilizers and greenhouses have already made the Holy Kingdom taste the sweetness, then this nutrient solution that allows crops to survive without soil is simply an unimaginable miracle! !

"This is a truly precious gift, Mr. Fang Zheng! Are you sure you want to give it to us?"

"certainly."

Facing Bishop Karl's question, Fang Zheng smiled again.

"I have always been very generous to my friends."