Chapter 2628: Initial Thoughts on the Element Ranch

To this, Talafu revealed a faint smile, "There are no hidden dangers, but if we do this, the commotion might be quite large, and it could attract some unnecessary interference."

From Netheril to Calimshan, a straight line would pass through Kaitemier; even if we don't take a straight line, we would certainly have to pass near Kaitemier, so such a large commotion is destined to be impossible to carry out quietly.

Not to mention, at this time Kaitemier is at war with Zhamu Dasi; if Calimshan suddenly pulls this move, it could cause both sides currently at war to misjudge the situation.

Talafu laid out the potential impacts of doing so one by one, and after listening, Xia Duo was silent for a moment before deciding to adopt this plan.

Judging by the dark clouds that have been accumulating for over half a month before our eyes, once it snows, the scale will surely exceed the past, and the disasters caused will almost certainly exceed the past as well.

We already have the two disasters of an early winter and a prolonged winter; if the snow disaster can be avoided, it is best to avoid it as much as possible!

Thinking of this, Xia Duo told Talafu, "I think the plan to open a strong wind belt to transport water vapor is better. I will find a way regarding Kaitemier and Zhamu Dasi, but if negotiations fail, I hope to be able to transport the water vapor to the Narrow Sea in the north or the Arctic."

The reason for mentioning the Arctic is also out of concern that a sudden increase in precipitation might cause the Narrow Sea to flood; by then, the snow disaster would be gone, but the coastal areas would likely have to face floods again.

"If the water vapor is not transported to Calimshan, the cost of this will need to be paid by Lord Xia Duo."

"No problem, I can pay the Wind Lord's wages with Arcane Crystal, or I can personally take action to establish a stable Water Elemental Channel for the Mairide Family."

Calimshan's biggest problem is the lack of water, the lack of fresh water; a stable Water Elemental Channel placed in a desert region can definitely be called a priceless treasure.

Although Calimshan's Bloodline Magic has already exceeded the shackles of bloodlines, it is ultimately priced based on the wind and fire elements. Perhaps their combat ability is not weak, but when it comes to the exploration of the essence of Magic, they are likely inferior to Netheril, which inherited both Elven Magic and the Nether Scroll.

And even in Netheril, the Plane Domain is an extremely high-end, cutting-edge field; if Calimshan truly had achievements in this area, they likely wouldn't need him to build any Water Elemental Channel.

Previously on the Cloudtop Palace, Talafu mentioned Calimshan's traditional Wind-Chasing War. Xia Duo originally thought Calimshan had found some funny way to search for new Planes, and even specifically asked about it.

As it turned out, they utilize the resonance of their bloodline with the Wind Elemental Plane, which often can only discover the Wind Elemental Plane, rather than those of other attributes.

In recent centuries, Calimshan's Fire Element Bloodline has been recovering; in the future, they might be able to develop a sense for the Fire Elemental Plane, and thus perhaps add a tradition of Fire-Chasing War.

Regarding the compensation plan proposed by Xia Duo, Talafu had no objections; whether it is Arcane Crystal or a Water Elemental Channel, these are things that the Mairide Family, or indeed any family in Calimshan, would not refuse.

"This matter is roughly settled like this. I still need to go back and discuss the details with my grandfather and father. I will leave behind a Wind Messenger; if there is any situation, we can contact each other at any time!"

After speaking, Talafu floated up from the Airship, his whole body wreathed in visible air currents, looking somewhat like Xia Duo's 【Cloud-Treading】, but with some differences.

Good fellow, he's even more anxious than I, the person involved!

Xia Duo sighed in his heart. Of course, he wouldn't let Talafu go back by himself; just as he had done when bringing Talafu to the Territory earlier, he took the other party and teleported to the palace above the head of the Wind Lord Luohaxi.

It was just unexpected that Talafu did not want to ride the Wind Lord back, but was prepared to set off alone, "The Wind Lord takes quite a long time to go back and forth; let's leave it here, I will go back alone."

"How can that be!"

Xia Duo expressed his refusal without hesitation, "At this moment, there might be radicals from Kaitemier who want to avenge their Prince! Furthermore, Zhamu Dasi may not be sincerely reconciling either. Once there is an opportunity to provoke a war between Calimshan and Kaitemier, do you think they will do it or not?"

Subsequently, Xia Duo retrieved the 【Xia Duo's Thought】 Mage Robe from his avatar via his Personal Space—which is actually a single-soldier War Spell Platform—and then called out to Talafu—

"Let me send you back!"

Calimshan might have possessed means to restrain Teleportation Spells in past wars with Kaitemier, but when it comes to Teleportation Spells themselves, they are likely not as good as the Elves.

As for the current Xia Duo, he is already superior to the Elves by quite a bit. Sending Talafu home for him, if not as easy as turning over one's hand, is at least not a difficult task.

Xia Duo first left a 【Teleportation Mark】 on Talafu; this is a pre-cast Teleportation Spell. As long as the mark is activated, the bearer of the mark will be instantly teleported to a pre-set location.

The location Xia Duo set here is the Code Plaza. Afterward, he re-cast the spell to teleport Talafu to the coastal waters of the Guangyao Hai south of Calimshan.

The capital of Calimshan is right on the edge of the Guangyao Hai. Returning from there, Talafu would neither need to fly very far nor worry about being targeted by the Elves or the people of Zhamu Dasi.

After all, separated by the entire territory of Calimshan, and still near the capital, if he could still be intercepted by the Elves or the people of Zhamu Dasi, that would only mean the Mairide Family and even Calimshan are too incompetent.

……

After sending Talafu away, Xia Duo took another look at this Wind Lord named Luohaxi. He also wanted one of such a big guy!

Although it usually seems useless, there are always times when it can contribute. Just like now, dealing with these sky-filling dark clouds, the cost required by conventional means is something even Xia Duo is unwilling to bear.

But if the Wind Lord were to take action, that would be a professional match, and it would be a pure worker who is all-natural, pollution-free, and doesn't ask for a salary!

Actually, he thought the better use for the Wind Lord would be to place it in the Wind Elemental Plane where the Gale Stronghold is located, to help him ranch Wind Elements. This wouldn't just be working; it would be an inexhaustible, rich mine!

Xia Duo seriously suspects that the Element Ranch in Talafu's words is this kind of model. Of course, it's not necessarily using an Element Lord to herd them; that would be too extravagant.

But if there are no accidents, it should be a model of elemental breeding, management, and even harvesting of elements.

……

Returning to the ground, Xia Duo continued his previous itinerary—heading to Seventon. However, this time he was not going to discuss with the Council how to deal with the early snowfall, but to discuss the water vapor transfer plan.

The former is seen by outsiders as trouble caused by him, Xia Duo, while the latter is him actively handling a difficult problem for Netheril.

Xia Duo is full of confidence in the result of this trip. Of course, he still decided as before: first find Yinaole to discuss it privately, and then notify the Council.