Chapter 124: 124. Heading to Negotiate

After the craftsman's work was arranged, Luoning lost no time in summoning the potter Jim to begin arranging the firing of porcelain.

Fortunately, refining kaolin is not abstract, and it shares many similarities with the steps of making pottery, so Jim could clearly understand Luoning's ultimate goal.

Not to mention the issue of kiln firing, at least Jim could complete the operations from refining the clay to drying the greenware.

As for the subsequent glazing, Luoning wanted to make white porcelain, which required clear glaze. The materials needed for this glaze, such as feldspar and quartz, are very common, and there is a source in Shanlin Town.

By the time these matters were arranged, the sky had already dimmed, and another day had passed in busyness.

After returning to the castle, Ailin was already actively preparing her "teaching materials."

Luoning walked over, scooped up the black tiger that had already opened its eyes, and held it in his arms, pinching its soft ears.

This fellow only opened its eyes yesterday at noon, and the first things it saw were Luoning and Ailin; it is unknown if that claim of Browning's still holds any weight.

However, when Luoning teased it, the black tiger did not resist, instead humming and chirping, looking quite satisfied.

Luoning planned to put it with the dogs once it grew a bit larger, and then conduct special training.

"Brother, what do you think of the content I prepared?"

Ailin held the paper in front of Luoning, on which some simple words were written, such as you, me, him, eat, drink, and so on.

"It's fine."

Luoning said with a smile: "Our first batch of students are Dawei, Wodun, Dandi, and Beila; I suggest including their names."

People always learn their own names faster.

Ailin's eyes lit up, "I understand!"

"Later, have Jialun make a few smooth wooden boards for you. If there are no pens, you can use charcoal as a substitute for now."

Although parchment is not expensive for him, it is a bit too wasteful to use for learning to write. It is just that using charcoal for teaching is indeed a bit arduous.

When all is said and done, there is still no paper.

"It seems I still need to find time to talk to Dan and have him set aside time to reproduce the papermaking technique."

Luoning thought of Dan being busy with the loom and secretly shook his head, "Forget it, I'll do it myself when I have time; this is simpler than manufacturing a loom."

At this moment, Jialun's knocking came from outside the door, "My Lord, Tangmu has returned."

Tangmu?

Luoning was stunned and asked in surprise: "Why did he return? Did something happen at Huitu Village?"

"I am not too sure about that, but looking at Tangmu's appearance, he seems a bit anxious."

Then there must be some problem at Huitu Village.

Luoning hurriedly put the black tiger in his arms aside and strode out.

Soon, he met Tangmu in the first-floor living room. This eighteen-year-old young Knight looked a bit exhausted at the moment, which must have been caused by the long journey.

"What happened, Tangmu?"

"Long time no see, My Lord!"

Tangmu stood up to salute, and then said: "My Lord, the people of the Heiling Tribe have encroached upon our territory..."

He recounted what happened outside Huitu Village and finally said: "The commander asked me to come back to ask for your instructions to see what should be done next."

Luoning frowned. He had originally thought that after both Shanlin Town and Sain Territory obtained the management rights to the savage tribe's territory, the two sides would be at peace for a while. He did not expect Leisen to commit such a provocative act so quickly.

Disputes between nobles over territory are common everywhere. Some great nobles do not even bother to manage the disputes of their subordinate nobles; after all, sometimes this is also a means to suppress small nobles.

That Leisen dared to take the initiative to provoke shows that the other party does not think there is anything special about Luoning, who possesses the Wushan Bloodline.

"Ruidar did well. If this kind of provocative behavior is not stopped, they will only become more unscrupulous."

Territory is something where if you yield an inch, others will advance an inch, and trying to take it back later will inevitably lead to conflict.

Luoning affirmed Ruidar's approach, especially since there is a Kaolin Mine in the north; he did not want outsiders to get their hands on it.

"Tangmu, you have been in Huitu Village for over a month, go see your mother first. Rest early tonight, and we will set off for Huitu Village after breakfast tomorrow."

"Yes, My Lord!"

After Tangmu left, Luoning had Jialun notify Maiken to bring all the Professional Knights over.

Originally, considering that there was no war near the Heiling Tribe and that Shanlin Town had defense needs, Luoning had brought so many Transcendents back here.

But now, as Luoning went to Wushan Castle to obtain the management rights for the savage tribe's territory and brought back so many craftsmen from Wushan City, it is equivalent to proving in disguise that Luoning has already gained a firm foothold in Shanlin Town.

The possibility of Baron Leisen of Sain Territory leading people to directly raid Shanlin Town is almost non-existent; on the contrary, the place where conflict will break out will be at Huitu Village.

Therefore, Luoning does not need to station so many Transcendents in Shanlin Town.

After some discussion, Luoning decided to transfer the three Primary Knights who were originally from Huitu Village—Qiaozhi, Tuomashi, and Jisili—plus Aierlong and the Magician Jennie from Ziguo Village to Huitu Village.

In this way, the number of resident Transcendents in Huitu Village reached ten, including two Level 3 Transcendents and two Level 2 Transcendents, which is enough to deal with emergencies.

Leaving Luoning, Maiken, Dawei, Wodun, and Dandi in Shanlin Town is enough to be responsible for defense.

Actually, if necessary, Luoning would even want to send Maiken out.

After all, he is now an Advanced dual-class, so even if there is a Magic Beast attack, he can handle it.

As for Aierlong, bringing the Spell Ink and Magic Beast Leather will not only allow him to make Spell Scrolls but also provide healing when the Guards are injured.

Meanwhile, Sain Territory, fortress hall.

The leader of the Heiling Tribe, Qiaofuli, is reporting to Baron Leisen about Fenlisi being captured.

This savage tribe leader is very tall, and his strong muscles appear and disappear like a sculpture under his armor, giving people a heavy feeling.

Especially those eyes, deep yet sharp, completely different from the gazes of leaders like Sileiyin and Huoen.

"Baron, what should we do now?"

With a bang, Leisen hammered his fist onto the armrest of the black iron chair, his whole person like an angry lion.

"Fenlisi is too disappointing!"

He was indeed angry. The idea of harassing Huitu Village and encroaching on the territory was his, but he did not expect that on the very first day, the person responsible for executing it would be captured.

Leisen did not expect that besides Maiken, there was actually another powerful Knight by Luoning's side.

"That this commander could so easily defeat and capture Fenlisi alive shows that he is at least an Advanced Peak Knight, or perhaps even a Bronze Knight."

Feilidun analyzed: "If he is Bronze level, then he will be difficult for us to deal with."

Leisen suppressed his anger, "The Bronze level Knights of Wushan Territory all have backing, and I have never heard of a person named 'Ruidar'."

Qiaofuli pondered and put forward his own idea: "Could it be a guard secretly arranged by Wushan Castle?"

"Impossible!"

Leisen was very certain, "If Wushan Castle had really sent someone to protect him, the outside world would surely know. I think this person is nine times out of ten just like that Maiken, both recruited by Luoning."

Feilidun mocked: "Then this Luoning is quite lucky to be able to find two powerful guards."

"Heh, it is said there is also an Intermediate Mage with the Light Attribute."

Leisen kept turning the emerald ring on his finger; counting it up like this, the number of Transcendental under Luoning's command was truly not small.

He did not understand how, all of a sudden, someone who had been stripped of his inheritance rights had become so difficult to deal with.

"Feilidun, go arrange the men; we will set off for the Heiling Tribe tomorrow morning."

"Yes, my lord!"

Feilidun stood up to accept the order, then asked with some hesitation: "My lord, are you going too?"

"I am going, of course I am going!"

Leisen sneered, "Come to think of it, ever since Luoning became the Baron of Shanlin Town, I have yet to see him with my own eyes!"

(End of this chapter)