"This was a devastating blow to me, and I even became completely despondent because of it. Fortunately, I have finally found hope. Lord City Lord, you are different from other city lords, and you are different from my master. You are the most enlightened and visionary person I have ever met!"
Xu Pingan took a deep breath, then bowed deeply to the night wind!
"No need for that, please rise quickly."
Ye Feng stepped forward and helped Old Xu up, saying very seriously, "Your set of magical artifacts is of great use to our Xinluo City. You are a hero, and I should be the one thanking you."
Zijing scratched her head and asked, "Old Deng, if this set of magical artifacts is so powerful, why can't the other city lords and Old Xu's master see its value?"
Night Wind shook his head and said, "You're wrong. It's not that they can't see the value contained in this set of spiritual artifacts, but that they think this set of spiritual artifacts has no value to them."
"What does this mean? You've confused me." Zijing scratched her head vigorously.
Xu Pingan also looked puzzled and glanced at Ye Feng.
Ye Feng said, "Do you think those city lords are idiots? On the contrary, they are very smart. They can see the value of this set of spiritual artifacts at a glance. But the value of this set of spiritual artifacts is not what they need. They don't even want to see such a thing appear."
"I still don't understand." Zijing kept shaking her head.
"I ask you, can the spiritual medicine produced by this set of spiritual artifacts compare to the spiritual medicine refined by a spiritual medicine master himself?" Ye Feng asked.
"Is that even a question? Of course not," Zijing replied without hesitation.
Xu Ping nodded without hesitation.
Although this set of spiritual artifacts was Xu Ping'an's hard work, he wasn't the kind of person who liked to embellish his reputation. It was a fact that the spiritual medicines produced by this set of artifacts couldn't compare to those refined by a spiritual medicine master himself, and he naturally wouldn't deny that.
"Would those city lords be unable to hire alchemists to refine elixirs for them? Since they can obtain better elixirs, why would they demean themselves by using this set of magical artifacts to refine elixirs with even weaker effects and then consume them?"
"The true value of this set of magical artifacts lies in its ability to produce a large quantity of inferior spiritual medicines, which can then be sold to commoners and serfs. Although these are inferior spiritual medicines and cannot be compared to those refined by a spiritual medicine master, they are still quite good for those commoners and serfs."
“They originally did not have the financial means to take the elixir to cure their illness, but now that they have this inferior elixir, it is enough to be of great help to them.”
"Therefore, the value of this set of spiritual artifacts lies in the common people and serfs, not in city lords, not in court officials, not in powerful martial artists and qi cultivators, not in people with status and position such as spiritual medicine masters, alchemists, weapon refiners, and spirit talisman masters."
"In other words, only the working class can benefit from this set of magical artifacts! City lords and alchemists will not only be unable to benefit from this set of magical artifacts, but will also be threatened by its existence."
"That's why they don't like you, Mr. Xu, now you understand."
Ye Feng's words made Xu Ping'an and Zi Jing suddenly realize the truth.
Zijing nodded repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice, and said, "Oh, I see! I understand!"
Xu Pingan exclaimed, "A single conversation with you is worth more than ten years of study! Lord City Lord, you have resolved my long-standing doubts!"
"You're too kind."
Ye Feng smiled and then said, "The magical artifact you've been researching undoubtedly contains immense value; you can already say that you've brought benefits to the common people. So, Elder Xu, you don't need to belittle yourself."
"Thank you, Lord City Lord."
Xu Pingan quickly said, his face showing deep gratitude.
Ye Feng added, "Bring me the blueprints and array diagrams for this set of magical artifacts later. Also, organize the new ideas you just mentioned and send them to me as well."
"As for the Elixir Research Institute and Elixir Processing Plant, I will keep my promise, but it will take time, so please don't worry."
“I understand, Lord City Lord, don’t worry. This old man may not have much else, but he has plenty of patience,” Xu Ping’an said with a hearty laugh.
"Then I'm relieved."
Night Breeze nodded in satisfaction before finally leaving Xu Ping'an's place.
Night fell.
Night Breeze and Bauhinia enjoyed dinner with Luo Qing.
Tonight's dinner was very lavish, and it consisted mostly of Luo Qing's favorite dishes.
This was, of course, something Ye Feng had specifically instructed Luo Xiaotong to prepare for Luo Qing. Luo Qing designed and built a new type of iron smelting furnace and overcame the problem of the Spirit Network, successfully restoring it.
This is absolutely a great achievement, and the entire city of Silla will benefit from it.
Given this, Ye Feng certainly wouldn't be stingy with Luo Qing.
"Eat more, these were all specially prepared for you by Xiaotong," Ye Feng said with a smile, placing a chicken leg in front of Luo Qing.
"Delicious, so delicious..."
Luo Qing held a large piece of bread in her left hand and a golden chicken leg in her right, taking bites from both sides, keeping herself extremely busy.
If Luo Lin saw Luo Qing acting so unconcerned about her image, she would definitely get a scolding.
But Rowling isn't here right now.
In the luxurious and exquisite hall of the Jiangxia City Lord's Mansion, a long dining table was set with fine food.
Luo Lin and Jiang Zhengzhong sat facing each other across the table, while Chen He sat to Luo Lin's left.
"Madam Luo, I hope my cook's skills will satisfy you," Jiang Zhengzhong said with a smile.
“I am very satisfied; the food is all exquisite,” Rowling exclaimed.
Jiang Zhengzhong and Luo Lin chatted idly, eating and talking at the same time.
It's unclear how much time passed before Rowling finally got to the point.
“Lord Jiang, I have come here today to discuss something very important with you,” Luo Lin said.
“Mrs. Luo, please speak freely,” Jiang Zhengzhong said, gesturing for her to continue.
Rowling then stated frankly, "Our new city, Silla, is under construction, but we've encountered some trouble..."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhengzhong frowned slightly.
No wonder Mrs. Luo suddenly came to find me; it turns out she came to ask me for help!
But I've already helped Silla City enough; I can't just give aid to Silla City without considering the cost!
Thinking of this, Jiang Zhengzhong was prepared to politely refuse, but Luo Lin's next words surprised him.
"There are so many things that need to be done in our Xinluo City right now: building houses, paving roads, mining ore, improving soil quality, and we need manpower in every aspect."
"But the total population of Silla City is only a little over 1,300, of which about 500 are women and children under the age of 14. There are only about 800 people who can actually provide labor, or even less than 800."
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