Chapter 652

“Lin Cheng, I know you mean well, but I’m just feeling a bit unwilling. To think that the legendary Spirit Weapon is actually beyond my reach.”

“Don’t worry, Your Highness. Even if you can’t get a Spirit Weapon, I can craft a suitable weapon for you,” Lin Cheng said, patting his shoulder again to comfort him.

“Can’t you customize a Spirit Weapon for me?”

“Uh.”

Faced with this question, Lin Cheng didn’t know how to answer for a moment.

“It’s possible, but I’m afraid the weapon spirit inside the Spirit Weapon wouldn’t think you’re a match for it.” Lin Cheng almost blurted out the truth. If he crushed Li Li Jian’s confidence too much, wouldn’t this big order go cold?

After all, there were two production lines in the canyon space working day and night.

To be safe, Lin Cheng decided to give another round of commercial hype.

“With your status, Your Highness, only a Divine Artifact would be worthy of you. When I am capable of crafting Divine Artifacts, I will definitely tailor one for you.”

Upon hearing that there was still a custom Divine Artifact to look forward to, Li Li Jian’s mood improved immediately.

He had waited for so many years, he didn’t mind waiting a few more!

“Hmm, that’s more like it. I believe with your talent, Lin Cheng, it won’t take you many years to craft a Divine Artifact, right?”

“That goes without saying.”

Lin Cheng nodded without hesitation.

By the time he reached Level 4 clearance, he should be able to craft Divine Artifacts, right?

The Imperial Capital was a place of right and wrong!

He hadn’t been born back then and hadn’t experienced it personally, but his cheap father had said that the Tuote family was ruthlessly driven out of the Imperial Capital. According to his father, several nobles directly swallowed up the Tuote family’s assets, leaving nothing behind.

Let alone former craftsman friends; it was already quite good that they hadn’t kicked them while they were down.

Although he was a transmigrator, he hated the Imperial Capital and its unspoken rules just as much from the bottom of his heart. Otherwise, he would already be living the extravagant life of a playboy noble.

A life surrounded by beautiful maids, where he could just reach out for clothes or food, living in luxury.

Who the hell would be working themselves to death forging iron and drawing blueprints all day!

“Forget it, Your Highness, I won’t go,” Lin Cheng said, his eyes showing some fatigue.

“Why?”

Li Li Jian noticed the fatigue in Lin Cheng’s eyes; it seemed there was some hidden reason.

“My grandfather and father told me the truth about the Tuote family back then. If I go there, I’m afraid I won’t be able to help but cause a scene. It’s better not to go. My father also hopes I never head to the Imperial Capital in my life.”

“I see. Alright then.”

Although Li Li Jian felt it was a pity, it was normal for Lin Cheng to have misgivings.

It was said that once the Tuote family was punished and expelled by the order of the former Emperor, the nobles who were previously on good terms with them scrambled to kick them while they were down, dividing up all the Tuote family’s assets without leaving a shred behind. There even seemed to be the shadows of other craftsman families involved in secret.

If Lin Cheng were to make a strong return to the Imperial Capital now, it would inevitably cause panic among the nobles who had dealt with the Tuote family, creating resistance to his plans. Although he wasn’t afraid, he couldn’t stop those nobles from trying their best to drag him down.

It would give his third brother an opportunity.

But if Lin Cheng were to accompany him to the Imperial Capital, he would surely be able to quickly craft the magic crystal internal combustion machinery needed for farming. Relying on those new craftsmen in the Ministry of Works, even with the blueprints, who knew when they would be able to craft them.

Thinking of this, Li Li Jian hated himself for his incompetence while also feeling very powerless. If he could be a bit stronger, those nobles wouldn’t be able to influence any of his plans.

There was a trace of guilt in his heart.

He was helping him so much, yet he couldn’t provide Lin Cheng with any substantive action to restore his family, only empty talk here.

“Lin Cheng, once I ascend to the throne, I will definitely restore the glory of the Tuote family!”

This was the second time Li Li Jian had said this, but his heart was very firm. He believed that with Lin Cheng assisting him, he would not only ascend to the throne but also become the greatest Emperor in the history of the Empire.

“Hmm, thank you, Your Highness.”

“Right now, I only hope to have a stable shop. I don’t count on the family or anything else; just being happily with my lover is enough. I’ll just focus on honing my craft in peace.”

This was Lin Cheng’s true sentiment.

This was also the reason why he chose a border city instead of going to the Imperial Capital. The backstabbing and power struggles were too tiring; it was better to develop slowly in a border city.

Sigh!

These words made Li Li Jian feel even more emotional.

This was the true spirit of a craftsman. Compared to those two so-called craftsman families in the Imperial Capital, Ge Cai was simply like a saint. ===== CHAPTER 1395 =====

“Fine, I promise you. Whenever you want to return to the Imperial Capital, I will welcome you at any time!”

“Hmm.”

Afterwards, the two discussed some details in depth. Lin Cheng proposed the advanced concept of shared leasing.

Temporarily leasing three types of agricultural equipment to some farmers, to be returned immediately after use. If the equipment was not maliciously damaged, only a small commission was needed as rent upon return. Of course, long-term leasing was also an option.

The important thing was to expand the planting area around the Imperial Capital and let the reputation of the agricultural machinery spread first.

If that didn’t work, they could establish a special commune in the name of His Highness to help farmers reclaim land for free. Once enough land was reclaimed, the farmers would naturally hope that His Highness could help them sow seeds. ===== CHAPTER 1396 =====