Chapter 371 I Won’t Be Fooled Again
At this moment, Wang Dong thought that Zhou Xu's condition was just like that of some fanatical scientific researchers.
This is the state they are in when they make a breakthrough in their research.
That powerful desire for knowledge was almost overflowing from him.
After calming down a little, Zhou Xu, realizing that he had lost his composure, couldn't help but cough twice.
"Let's get down to business. I'll try to give you this mantra combination later. Just relax and follow my instructions."
As he spoke, Zhou Xu began to concentrate, wanting to try to make a "copy" for Wang Dong.
Although the previous analysis and speculations sounded reasonable, Zhou Xu was actually mentally prepared for failure.
However, the whole process went unexpectedly smoothly.
Zhou Xu clearly felt that the 'primary weapon blessing' that existed in his sea of consciousness followed his will and slowly formed a replica, and then, guided by his own power, it left his body and emerged in his palm.
Even his serious mantras could not achieve this directly, and he had to rely on the mantra of 'granting' to do it.
Looking at this ball of light visible to the naked eye, Wang Dong was amazed.
Although he had heard this truth from Zhou Xu a long time ago, this was the first time he saw it with his own eyes.
"Okay, just reach over here and touch it."
Hearing this, Wang Dong nodded, then stretched out his hand towards the ball of true light.
The moment Wang Dong's fingertips touched the ball of light, the ball of true light suddenly turned into a stream of energy and poured into Wang Dong's body.
The feeling was so wonderful that Wang Dong, who experienced it for the first time, had a hint of surprise on his face.
"How is it? The pronunciation and method of reciting the mantra should have already appeared in your mind. Try reciting it aloud."
After successfully handing over the replica of the 'Primary Weapon Blessing' to Wang Dong, Zhou Xu's entire state became relaxed and happy.
In his opinion, the most troublesome thing has been solved, so the next thing should be easy to handle, right?
Who would have thought that Wang Dong, who followed his instructions and tried to recite the mantra, started stuttering after just saying two tones, and it felt like his tongue was about to get tied.
This situation completely confused Zhou Xu.
"What's the matter? Can't you read?"
“…”
Zhou Xu's incredulous look clearly showed that he was at a loss.
"Chief, this mantra is extremely difficult to pronounce. I'm just a Chinese teacher in a junior high school, not a language genius. How can I know it right away?"
“…”
After listening to what Wang Dong said, Zhou Xu suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
Looking at their leader's appearance, combined with the other party's incredible reaction before, Wang Dong couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.
"Could it be that..."
"That's what I'm saying."
Zhou Xu nodded innocently.
"Just read it again. Is that difficult?"
“…”
At this moment, Wang Dong felt very complicated.
He had never thought that their leader was so worthy of a beating!
After maintaining that innocent state for a few seconds, Zhou Xu couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Okay, I won't tease you anymore."
After hearing this, Wang Dong was stunned for a moment, then he started laughing.
"So you were teasing me on purpose, right? How is it possible to learn such a difficult mantra right away?"
"Oh no, this is real, I'll learn it right away."
In response, Wang Dong had an expression that said, 'I won't be fooled again.'
But looking at Zhou Xu's serious expression, the smile gradually disappeared from his face.
"No?"
"Yes."
“…”
At this moment, he was silent.
Zhou Xu just spread his hands.
"But thanks to you, I have now confirmed one thing, that is, my ability to directly master the mantra has nothing to do with the system. At first I thought it was the system's credit."
“…”
Even though he was saying thank you, for some reason Wang Dong always felt like he was stabbed again and it was very heartbreaking.
"Anyway, practice more when you have time."
"clear."
"And there's the matter of the grassland elves. I told you before that a silkworm farm will be opened in Salt Lake Village to obtain silk and weave silk."
After casually talking about a few real things, Zhou Xu quickly turned around and talked about the real business of development.
"Nominally you are the factory director, so keep a closer eye on it."
"clear."
"Okay, I have something else to do, so I won't stay here any longer."
Although it was already afternoon, there was still at least three hours until dark, and Zhou Xu had no intention of just idling away like that.
According to the next arrangement, he planned to go to Tieshan Village.
Even if he rode his horse at full speed all the way from Salt Lake Village to the foot of the barren mountain, he would not be able to reach the destination in one day. He would have to spend the night outside anyway, so there was no need for him to rest in Salt Lake Village and set out again tomorrow morning.
At the same time, in a camp deep in the mountains, Shi Lei, who had just counted the prisoners, walked up to a group of soldiers with a smile on his face.
"Li Tie!"
"arrive!"
Hearing Shi Lei calling his name, Hongshi took a step forward with a little excitement.
Li Tie is the name he changed for himself. The more he interacted with other soldiers, the more Hongshi felt that his previous name was too casual and not loud enough.
During this time, he learned from other soldiers' gossip that the red stones near their tribe were actually an ore called "iron".
The swords made of iron were not only tougher than the bronze swords in their hands, but also extremely sharp.
But unfortunately, there are very few of them at present, and only their immediate superior, Lieutenant Shi Lei, has them.
So Hongshi simply changed his name to Li Tie! With the new name, he went to Shi Lei to apply for approval, and Shi Lei readily approved the new name "Li Tie".
"Congratulations. With today's recruitment operation, your accumulated merits have completely offset your original sentence. From this moment on, you are officially freed from hard labor and become a citizen of our Great Zhou."
"Thank you, sir!"
"You should thank the chief. It was the chief who gave you this opportunity. I am just following the chief's instructions."
"Yes! Thank you, Chief!"
Although he had more or less anticipated this incident, Li Tie still couldn't control his excitement the moment he officially heard the news from Shi Lei.
During this period, his comrades-in-arms who had not yet gained enough merit to obtain citizenship also cast envious glances at him.
The treatment of the citizens of the Great Zhou was far different from theirs.
While they were envious, they also secretly vowed in their hearts that they must work harder to establish military merits and obtain citizenship.
(End of this chapter)
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