Chapter 238

"As long as the benefits have increased," Xiong Zhigang replied; in these days, his own power had expanded by nearly two times.

"It's just that the Emperor... he has recently started seeking immortals and asking for longevity. Mr. Chu, do you have any clues about this?"

When Xiong Zhigang said this, helplessness couldn't help but appear on his face.

It seemed that because the little Emperor saw that he could no longer effectively suppress and control Xiong Zhigang, he chose to just give up.

However, whether it was really giving up or if there were other actions in secret, it was unknown.

The other party was indeed good at forbearance and disguise.

Chu Danqing and Guo Ming looked at each other, and Chu Danqing said: "Actually... there are."

He told the old story, and Xiong Zhigang was left between laughter and tears after hearing it.

It turned out there were also the matters of the previous two emperors; it was fortunate that the Flesh Scholar's spellbook was taken away, otherwise a monster would have really been raised again.

"But don't worry, everyone related to this matter has been cleared."

"So even if the little Emperor finds the written records, it will just be an absurd text," Chu Danqing said.

He handled this matter very cleanly; after all, he didn't want to see a crazy emperor again.

The little Emperor was already very much a political creature; if he really got contaminated with this kind of evil power, he would probably go crazy again.

The personalities of this family were somewhat inherited.

"Since this little Emperor is so unreasonable, I think it would be better for Coordinator Xiong to replace him," Guo Ming asked tentatively in a joking tone from the side.

Because this matter was beneficial to everyone.

"No, eating the monarch's salary and being loyal to the monarch's affairs—how can one speak of such rebellious words as replacing him?" Xiong Zhigang's face stiffened as he said this.

That's what he said, but having high merit that overshadows the master and holding heavy troops was already very eye-catching.

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the little Emperor wanted to kill Xiong Zhigang.

However, although Xiong Zhigang was a loyal official, he was not pedantic.

He did not choose to retreat or compromise because of this.

If he retreated, it wouldn't just be him who died, but his subordinates would be implicated.

"Let Coordinator Xiong decide this matter himself," Chu Danqing was not in a hurry, and then said: "Wait here for a moment; I'll go buy you something to take back."

"Is it the sweet potatoes, corn, white-feathered chickens, and other things that can strengthen productivity that you mentioned last time?" Xiong Zhigang asked hurriedly.

Actually, Xiong Zhigang knew that once these things were arranged, the general trend that coerced him would become larger and larger, and he could imagine the final result.

But if these things were available, the common people would live better, and everyone would even have meat to eat and clothes to wear.

Compared to these, his own little matters were nothing at all.

Between the choices of the Emperor and the common people, he would definitely choose the latter.

"Yes, it's these things; I'll go find a life apostle to purchase them," Chu Danqing said, and hurried away.

His requirements were very clear: things that could increase productivity, and they didn't need to be of too high a level, nor did they need to involve the extraordinary.

It wasn't that he was stingy, but because the level of the trial world where Xiong Zhigang was located was too low; if the level was too high, it might not be sustainable.

This kind of thing must be done slowly and cannot be achieved overnight, otherwise, if the step is too big, it's easy to pull a muscle.

It must be purchased in high quality under suitable premises.

After about half an hour, Chu Danqing used 5,000 Paradise Points to find a life-class apostle to purchase a Fine-tier prop.

It was called the Z-type Productivity Enhancement Capsule.

Inside, there were not only modern-cultivated crop seeds and selected poultry and livestock, but also knowledge such as feed formulas, farm tool blueprints, and fertilizer industry.

The resources stored in it were not valuable; what was truly valuable was its high universality, which could be used in most trial worlds.

Then it only counted as one item and was easy to transport.

Otherwise, Chu Danqing would have to rush chickens, ducks, pigs, etc., over, and it would be troublesome for Xiong Zhigang to take them back.

Actually, they also recommended the Exemplary-tier Y-type Productivity Enhancement Suitcase, but Chu Danqing gave up as soon as he saw the price.

It would be better to wait until he was Rank Two, then he could buy it again for 5,000 Paradise Points.

The resources in this Z-type Productivity Enhancement Capsule were enough for Xiong Zhigang to toss about for a long time.

After taking it back, Xiong Zhigang was also shocked when he saw the quality.

"Mr. Chu has spent money again," Xiong Zhigang said; because he didn't participate in the Rank One trial mission, his cognition of quality was still stuck at the reserve level.

The Fine-tier quality at that time was quite valuable; after all, three or four items could be exchanged for a basic skill.

"It's not a waste; I bought this from a life-class apostle, and it's probably only a little higher than the cost price."

"It's not the reserve level anymore; Fine quality isn't that valuable," Chu Danqing said.

Buying a Fine-tier quality item for 5,000 Paradise Points, no matter what type of item it was, would have been shocking at the reserve level.

But at Rank One, this was relatively average.

Not to mention that it was a product produced by a life-class apostle, so the selling price itself would be lower.

Guo Ming also took a look and showed a smile.

He actually wanted it too, but the timing for the Guo family wasn't right now.

However, Xiong Zhigang accepted it; once the policy of strengthening productivity was carried out, it would inevitably touch the interests of the landlords and gentry.

Then he had two choices: either admit defeat and hand it over, and the common people would live harder in the future.

The other was to fight hard; as long as Xiong Zhigang didn't choose to sit and wait for death, he would have to rebel even if he didn't want to.

This was beneficial to Chu Danqing.

Xiong Zhigang's power not only represented the benefits of basic-tier skill crystals but also Xiong Zhigang's own strength.

His profession as a military lord was also closely related to his power.

"That is also Mr. Chu paying out of his own pocket," Xiong Zhigang said; how could he not see Chu Danqing's contribution? "Next trial, Mr. Chu, please don't forget Xiong."

"Xiong, and even Taichang, have received Mr.'s help, but I have no way to repay it, so I can only perform some menial labor for Mr. Chu."

Xiong Zhigang had been using Chu Danqing's platform to improve himself and his power, but he understood that he couldn't keep asking, otherwise, sooner or later, the affection would be exhausted.

Especially since the trial world he was in was of too low a level; to keep up with Chu Danqing's pace, he had to obtain resources from Chu Danqing's platform.

So this required demonstrating his own value.

Relying solely on affection was not enough; it also required binding with interests to be allies for a lifetime.

The current Xiong Zhigang, like Guo Ming, not only represented himself but also the power behind him.

"The last trial world was really not suitable; I was in the mountains and then entered a tomb."

"If the Flying Bear Iron Cavalry really came, they would just mess up their own formation," Chu Danqing said.

A hundred or so heavy-armored cavalry arriving at once really couldn't be deployed.

Hearing this, Xiong Zhigang was also thinking in his mind that he brought all cavalry, and he would always encounter unsuitable places.

It seems he has to change the structure of the army he carries when he goes back this time.

"Xiong understands; it was Xiong who failed to consider everything," Xiong Zhigang continued: "When Xiong goes back, I will make other plans."

In the previous few summons, the cavalry had made contributions, so subconsciously Xiong Zhigang thought that the trial worlds Chu Danqing experienced were all city-based.

The Flying Bear Iron Cavalry was proficient in both long-range and melee, but he didn't expect Chu Danqing to be able to enter the mountains.

Then this cavalry would be powerless.

"Do you have other troop types?" Chu Danqing was very surprised; normally, raising such a heavy-armored iron cavalry could empty the Taichang Kingdom.

As a result, Xiong Zhigang actually had other equivalent troop types under his command; this was indeed incredible.

"It's all thanks to the guidance of the Divine Might Heavenly King, plus the Military Way books found by Little Brother Guo, which allowed me to comprehend a portion of talents and skills used to reduce costs."

"Only then could I barely afford to raise them." Previously, Xiong Zhigang really couldn't afford it, but times have changed, and there must be changes.

"However, the remaining few new armies that were newly trained are not as good as the Flying Bear Iron Cavalry."

"But if they are used in coordination with the Flying Bear Iron Cavalry, they can be considered to complement each other," Xiong Zhigang said.

Actually, Xiong Zhigang had one more thing he didn't say, which was that he really couldn't afford to raise them anymore.

The Z-type Productivity Enhancement Capsule sent by Chu Danqing just made up for this point; as long as it could be promoted and popularized, the strength of these few new armies would soon be able to catch up with the Flying Bear Iron Cavalry.

Productivity is the key; without this key, it is difficult to develop.

Chu Danqing didn't know much about military affairs, so he could only reply: "That's good."

Then he changed the subject, and the three chatted for about half an hour before sending the two back just in time.

——

【Detected that the alliance target is carrying a Fine-tier prop belonging to a Rank One Dimensional Apostle; you can choose to pay a handling fee to complete the transfer or give up the transfer】

【1. Handling fee: Paradise Points × 1000】

【2. Give up the transfer, it will remain in place】

——

【You have sent back the alliance target, repatriation cognition rationalization modification complete, this time duration: 26 hours, consumption: Paradise Points × 9958】

——

The upgraded Shanhe Alliance, plus the Command Basic/Mastery, saved Chu Danqing quite a few Paradise Points again.

"Spending money like water," Chu Danqing looked at his Paradise Points, which only had 104,558 left.

Although there were still 100,000, 59,000 of them had to be used to upgrade skills, and 10,700 had to be reserved as start-up capital for the next trial world.

In the end, what he could use was only 34,858 Paradise Points.

At the beginning, there were 170,000 Paradise Points.

Chu Danqing got a headache as soon as he thought about needing an Exemplary-tier equipment synthesizer and a Fine-tier True Spirit equipment of the chariot type, and it had to be in a fully True Spirit awakened state.

And the items he had at his disposal were relatively limited; there were only that many in total.

"If it weren't for the last trial world allowing me to awaken my talent and obtain Da Gu, I would have really lost out." Chu Danqing compared, and other than having more Paradise Points, the rest really wasn't good.

Especially regarding equipment and props.

"I hope the two Exemplary and three Fine items I have are enough."

"Before that, I have to confirm how many of these pieces of equipment are True Spirit equipment."

If you want to sell at a good price, you have to estimate the bottom line first.

(End of chapter)