Chapter 547: The Legacy of Dragon Scales and the Snowstorm Mercenary Group

Luo De did not linger with Yuna long; after finishing, he sent her to Coral Bay.

Perhaps dark elves are naturally gifted with artistic sensibility.

Miss Spider has a talent for urban planning, and Luo De also intends to entrust this to her.

But it was her first time.

Through Demia's introduction, Luo De learned that one of the six members of the Shi Ying Town Committee, a woman named Ruby, had once worked in the planning division of a major city.

He promptly hired her as a consultant for this project.

Moreover, there was a significant shortage of earth and wood mages needed for rebuilding Coral Bay.

Shi Ying Town had been expanding continuously, but all construction had been limited to walls and defensive structures—technically simple projects.

Housing and road construction required higher technical expertise, clearly unsuited to their current recruits.

The team of engineering mages who rebuilt Xin Lank Street had been excellent.

Unfortunately, after receiving the letter, they replied that they had taken on a major contract and couldn't finish in less than three or four months.

There was no choice but to advertise again.

"Fortunately, Jin Along has plenty of surplus in this area."

Luo De dressed properly and stepped out, leaning on his cane as usual.

He met Tally, who had transformed into a green-skinned orc, hopping toward him.

She called herself an orc.

But she was merely green-skinned with more defined muscles—her features remained exquisitely delicate.

Luo De, slightly guilty, quickly shut the door to prevent her from smelling the scent inside.

They chatted as they walked out.

Upon arriving at Henry Farm, they saw Gao Jie, the leader of the Snowstorm Mercenary Group, a crocodile-man.

He stood beside the sheep pen, staring blankly at the fat sheep.

Luo De smiled.

He called out to the farm manager in the distance: "Send two sheep to Gao Jie's home."

"Understood, Mr. Luo De!"

The farm manager was a newly hired goblin matron.

Introduced by the goblin merchant Pete.

Like Gaima, the goblin guide who accompanied them to Emerald City, this goblin was also one of Pete's relatives.

The farm had originally been overseen by the arachne elf Yuna.

But she had been assigned to work in Coral Bay and needed someone to take over.

What?

Why not assign Shi Laimu?

Better not.

The farm is now profitable and sizable, with nearly five hundred sheep.

Frankly, Shi Laimu is a bit dim-witted—letting her manage it might ruin everything.

She's better suited as a combatant.

Just look.

During the Coral Bay Campaign, she demonstrated impressive troop-raising ability.

Gao Jie, the crocodile-man, snapped out of his daze upon hearing the call.

He looked embarrassed: "This is too much, Mr. Luo De."

"It's nothing. Without your efforts, we wouldn't have succeeded so smoothly."

"To be honest, I'm ashamed—we only took down one severely wounded black dragon, and did nothing else."

He chuckled bitterly.

He extended his broad, heavily scaled palm, offering several magical pouches.

"These are the dragon materials we divided among ourselves, sorted by body parts."

"Oh, trouble."

Luo De's eyes lit up as he took them.

He immediately found the pouch containing the black dragon scales.

【Target: Adult Black Dragon Scales (partially damaged)】

【【Dragon Scale Art】complete absorption remaining: 19 hours 59 minutes】

【Target: Adult Red Dragon Scales (partially damaged)】

【【Dragon Scale Art】complete absorption remaining: 24 hours (preparing)】

Absorb the black dragon scales first, then the red dragon scales.

It would take roughly two days to fully absorb them all.

The 【Dragon Scale Art】was Luo De's primary defense—its ultra-high durability allowed him to defeat enemies with virtually no damage.

As enemies escalated to the level of Infernal Dukes,

He looked forward to the next upgrade of the 【Dragon Scale Art】.

After absorption, should he go kill a few more dragons?

After all, 【Yulia's Blood Explosion】carried dragon resentment, naturally drawing their hatred.

"No trouble—it's part of the job."

Gao Jie paused, cleared his throat.

"Mr. Luo De is generous, and old Gao Jie won't act recklessly and ruin his reputation. Our contribution to this dragon-slaying contract was minimal, so the reward must be renegotiated—we've discussed internally and will accept only..."

Luo De waved his hand, cutting him off.

"I never intended to reclaim the money paid. Since your contribution was small, let's settle it another way."

"Huh? What do you mean, Mr. Luo De?"

"Coral Bay lacks people—and especially permanent garrison forces. Your mercenary group will remain here for two years. That settles the matter."

Gao Jie's eyes lit up.

The continent was not stable—it was in chaos.

Infernal portals were rampant, wars and rebellions spread terrifyingly far, and new extradimensional cults emerged endlessly; one misstep could mean being drugged and sacrificed.

Why did they take on mercenary dragon-slaying contracts?

Simply to find a safe, prosperous place to live!

In the remote western edge of Dusk Hills, bad things were rare—the worst had been the Infernal Duke's arrival, only to be beaten back by some absurd forest warden.

Why wouldn't I cling to this leg?

"Agreed... but I have one question," Gao Jie said gravely.

"Go ahead."

"If members of our mercenary group want to live in or buy property in Coral Bay, do we get employee discounts?"

Luo De smiled: "After applying for a residence permit, 75% off."

"May your boss be well, healthy, and achieve all his wishes."

Thus,

The Snowstorm Mercenary Group's occupation of Coral Bay was settled.

Watching Gao Jie's retreating figure,

Luo De turned to Tally beside him: "Tally, would you like to start a small business in Coral Bay?"

Tally hugged him, kissing his broad palm with tender lips: "My job is to handle your lust, my lord~~ I'm already giving my all just for that—I have no time for business."

"So you want things to stay the same? You know me, Tally—I crave novelty."

The succubus's seductive face froze, her soft lips pressed motionless against his knuckles.

"Then let's open a lingerie shop with Little Naughty Deer Girl—my ideas plus her tailoring will sell out!"

"Convince Xiao Ke to help you first."

Luo De smiled.

He was just teasing her—he didn't take it seriously.

They arrived at the Black Pine Zone of the forest.

That was the northernmost edge of the Windwall Forest, divided from Coral Bay by a plain.

Because it lay at the edge, the black pines here were spaced farther apart.

Luo De saw from afar Xiang Kali the elf, the treant Vivian, and the Emerald Tree's 【Guardian Sprite】 Tami gathered before a cluster of seedlings.

As he approached,

he learned they were selecting new tree species to expand the forest.

The elf lady spotted him.

She scowled: "Don't you want to die faster? You're not resting properly—why are you wandering here?"

(End of Chapter)