Chapter 299: Jianjiao City and Screaming Island

The time shifts back to one hour ago.

Lisi, who had rushed back to Sharp Horn Castle, met Weituolinuo.

"Father, Luoning has already entered the city, and Jiemi is currently bringing him to the castle."

"It is good that he has come."

To be honest, Weituolinuo was still somewhat worried that Luoning would not come.

After all, in the previous war against the Bolante Bandit Group, he had changed his mind at the last minute and did not go, despite originally intending to lead the team himself.

Although he had found a good excuse, others still had some opinions about it in their hearts.

He did not know Luoning's personality; it was not impossible that the other party might refuse the invitation just like Weijinsi.

"How did you feel after seeing Luoning?" Weituolinuo asked with a smile.

Lisi thought for a moment, then shook his head: "I did not feel any sense of oppression from him; the feeling he gives is completely different from that of Crown Prince Jialete."

"His Highness the Crown Prince is like a drawn sword, while Luoning is completely ordinary. If others hadn't told me, I wouldn't have felt at all that he is a Silver Knight."

"Hamete would not lie."

Weituolinuo laughed: "Luoning has not shown his strength for so many years, which shows that his ability to hide his strength is very high. That you see him as ordinary is very likely his consistent performance to the outside world."

Luoning would like to state that he really did not.

"Have someone go to the residential area to notify Luqi and the other nobles and knights, and have them attend tonight's welcome banquet at Sharp Horn Castle."

"Yes, Father." Lisi exited the room.

"You seem to value this Luoning highly; he hasn't even had his inheritance rights restored yet, has he?"

In the room, Viscountess Palida glanced at the back of her departing son. Her husband having Lisi go to pick someone up was a very rare occurrence.

"Luoning's rise is too fast, and after this war, Mawen, Kabier, Tolu, and the others will all support him."

Weituolinuo patted his large belly, his eyes revealing confusion: "I also don't know what the Marquis is thinking, but I suspect he will find an opportunity to restore Luoning's position later. After all, the relationship between the Haide Family and Wushan Castle is already terrible, and Buleidun has half the blood of the Haide Family, so his situation is quite awkward."

"Then what about our cooperation with Moonlight Valley?"

"We and Hesusu only made a deal, not a cooperation."

Weituolinuo interrupted Palida, "After I did not go to the battlefield and simultaneously reached an agreement with the Earl of Screaming Island, this deal was already over."

He stood up.

"Let's go, Palida, we also need to prepare and let Luoning feel the hospitality of the Dennis Family!"

The Dennis Family was indeed hospitable.

At the banquet, the brilliant lights, the magnificent band, the melodious singers, and the beautiful dancers, etc., were of a standard no lower than that of Wushan Castle, and it was exceptionally lively.

After the banquet, Weituolinuo invited Luoning to his study.

"How does it feel, Luoning?"

"I enjoyed it thoroughly!"

Luoning praised with a smile: "The seafood and fine wine in Jianjiao City are superb, and the hospitality of the Dennis Family makes me feel like I have returned home!"

"I am very happy to receive such high praise from you."

Weituolinuo half-reclined in his chair, patting his round, distended belly.

"I know you are in a hurry to get to Jinyu City, so I have already had the port officials prepare two sailing ships of the Dennis Family, and you can depart at any time."

"You are too kind, Viscount."

As the saying goes, if one offers courtesy without a reason, they are either a traitor or a thief.

From the start of the banquet, Luoning had been wondering why Weituolinuo was so hospitable to him.

To simply express welcome would be too grand.

And there seemed to be no need for cooperation or currying favor.

"These are all things I can do with a wave of my hand; you don't need to thank me."

Weituolinuo said: "Additionally, I will have my son Lisi escort you to Jinyu City. He is a guy who is only interested in the strong and geniuses. If he wants to spar and compare notes with you, I hope you will agree."

Luoning's heart stirred; did the other party do all this just for Lisi?

"Actually, I brought you here tonight because there is one more thing I need to trouble you to mention in front of Weijinsi or Lord Lulansi."

Here it comes, it finally came.

Luoning perked up slightly: "Please, go ahead."

"The Earl of Screaming Island, you should know him."

Luoning nodded.

The Screaming Sea is like an inverted triangle, and Jianjiao City is located on the right side of the apex, hence it is named "Sharp Horn."

This vast strait is dotted with no fewer than a hundred islands of various sizes, the largest of which is Screaming Island, and the Fleming Family is the lord of that island.

Thirty years ago, also due to meritorious service, Afangsuo Fuleiming became the Earl of Screaming Island. In addition to these islands, his territory also included an exclave on the west side of the Wushan Magical Beast Mountain Range.

If the Magical Beast Mountain Range were removed, the Wubei Territory might even be a neighbor to the other side.

"Geographically speaking, as long as the Fleming Family blocks the northern sea area, the sailing ships of Dennis Port can only drift at the sharp corner of the near-shore port."

Weituolinuo's expression was slightly angry: "Over the years, the Fleming Family has had many conflicts with me over this matter! At first, relying on the Marquis, the other party calmed down for Along time."

"But later, the Marquis's health was not good, and after he handed the territorial affairs to Weijinsi, the Fleming Family kept causing trouble, and the key is that Earl Weijinsi doesn't care about this matter."

The actual situation was that Weijinsi wanted to manage it at first, but the other party gave him no face at all, and in the end, it was left unsettled.

"So you want me to go to the Fleming Family to coordinate this matter?"

Luoning shook his head slightly: "The other party might not give me face either."

Although he is also an Earl, a Kingdom Earl and a newly enfeoffed Earl of Wushan Territory have different statuses.

Moreover, Luoning's strength might not be enough in front of the other party.

"No, no, I just want you to put in a good word with the Marquis, and at the same time see if Earl Weijinsi can help me solve this difficult problem again."

The main reason Weituolinuo did not personally go to the battlefield this time was that Hesusu was willing to step forward and mediate the matter, ultimately facilitating a three-year free navigation agreement between Dennis Port and Screaming Island.

But three years is too short.

If he had known earlier that the battle at Chishan Town would be a great victory for Wushan Castle, he would never have agreed to Hesusu's request.

Every time he thinks about this matter, Weituolinuo still feels very regretful.

If he had also participated, he might have been able to obtain a manor and a small town around Anbian City.

A three-year agreement will expire, but the land obtained usually does not.

It is just too late for regrets.

Weituolinuo can only state the threat facing Dennis, hoping that Wushan Castle can step forward again; even if they cannot get a permanent agreement, they should at least sign one for ten or eight years, right?

"Fine, I will relay this matter to the Marquis and Earl Wiggins."

He also just learned that there was such a conflict between Screaming Island and Jianjiao City.

After a little analysis, it is indeed the case in terms of geographical location.

Once Screaming Island is blockaded, all the ships from Dennis Port will be unable to get out.

Luoning could not help but think, if the port in Wubei Territory is successfully built, would it be possible to go counter-clockwise along the coastline to enter the Screaming Sea and catch the Earl of Screaming Island in the middle?

(End of this chapter)