Chapter 472: The Duke's Visit

Returning to his room, Luoning opened his Attribute Panel.

At this moment, he possessed 1626 Attribute Points and 9037 points of Energy Essence; the rate of accumulation was still quite considerable.

He added all his Attribute Points to his Knight progress, allowing him to have a slightly considerable amount of Battle Qi remaining after using the technique Heaven Fire Scorches the Plains.

"Over nine thousand points of Energy Essence..."

Thinking of Kaierluosi's requirement of fifty thousand points, Luoning considered whether he should put some effort into Maiken and Aierlong.

According to Suofeiya, the Storm Sea was pollution left behind by the fall of the Demon King. That it had not been purified for so many years, aside from the obstruction of the Demon race, was largely due to the fact that the Human race lacked people skilled in purifying evil energy.

And Aierlong possessed a special aptitude for purification; perhaps in the future, he could exert enormous value and become the key force in opening up normal shipping routes between the two continents.

Luoning pondered as he checked the Achievement Panel.

【Famous Throughout the World】: A noble title is both a symbol of status and a manifestation of strength. Please strive to become a Duke. Reward: Attribute Points +10000, Energy Essence +20000.

The rank of Marquis only increased it by one thousand five, yet the Duke rank increased it to ten thousand. It could be seen that although the Duke and Marquis were only one rank apart, the former was judged to be significantly higher.

【King of Slaughter】: Single-handedly kill any Legendary-level unit. Reward: Attribute Points +30000, Energy Essence +60000.

"This achievement is extremely difficult. Up until now, there seem to be no rumors of any living Legendary figures on the Auduin continent."

【Population Prosperity】: The registered population of the territory reaches five hundred thousand. Reward: Attribute Points +10000, Energy Essence +20000.

This achievement could be completed entirely within a short period.

Luoning's territory currently had a population of three hundred and seventy thousand; adding the people from Yueguang Valley and the one hundred thousand people Bruno moved over, it was enough to reach five hundred thousand.

【Gongchengluedi】: Possess three large cities with populations exceeding one hundred thousand. Reward: Attribute Points +8000, Energy Essence +16000.

Although this achievement could not be completed in the short term, it would be no problem within a year or two.

"Excluding King of Slaughter, if I complete the other three achievements within two years, I will obtain twenty-eight thousand Attribute Points. Then, relying on the thirteen thousand Attribute Points brought by daily check-ins, I will be able to become Legendary-level!"

Population Prosperity and Gongchengluedi were basically set in stone; the only uncertainty was Famous Throughout the World.

This required Luoning to achieve the leap from Marquis to Duke within two years; it would be impossible without fighting a hard battle.

"Currently, His Majesty the King is actively preparing for war, and Wushan Territory is also about to dispatch the Third Knight Order of Meilongnika to the front lines. It's just unclear when the real battle will break out."

At present, the Kingdom was only increasing troops in Miwu City; the defensive intent was obvious, and there were no plans to attack for the time being.

Although Bruno considered that Luoning had just taken over Yueguang Valley and was also about to marry his daughter, he did not make Luoning immediately form a Knight Order to send to the front lines, but he did designate a defensive area for Luoning.

"West Wind Hill."

This was a military camp in Miwu City, currently garrisoned by a Knight Order of the Kingdom.

"Over the next year, the Knight Orders of the territory must be fully established!"

He currently had Knight Squads everywhere; if not for the help of Lulansi, he would not even have one full-strength Knight Order.

Fighting until now, he had relied on high-level combat power to do the work.

However, now that Luoning held the titles of Kingdom Guardian Knight and Yueguang Valley, it would be even simpler to attract wild Knights and Magicians to join his ranks.

Yueguang Valley, Zilei Territory, Wubei Territory, and Jiliu Island all needed to form Knight Orders.

Early the next day, Wushanzhuangyuan welcomed an unexpected guest—the Valjisi Duchy.

The person he came here to find was not Lulansi, but Luoning.

This made Luoning quite curious. "Your Grace, is there anything you need me to do for you this time?"

"Haha, Luoning, you don't need to be so polite with me."

Today, Valjisi's mental state was clearly better than yesterday. "Coming to find you this time, there is indeed one matter I would like your help with."

"Please, speak!"

Luoning smiled. "As long as it is something I can help with, I will certainly do my best."

Although Valjisi belonged to the neutral faction in the Kingdom, he was a Duke after all; being able to maintain a good relationship with the other party was also very good.

Valjisi glanced at Lulansi to the side, then said, "I heard from your grandfather that his illness was purified by the Light-attribute Magician under your command. I hold this Mr. Magician in high regard. If possible, I would like to invite him to be a guest at my castle for a period of time."

Luoning felt a bit strange. He looked at Lulansi sitting nearby, and the latter smiled and said, "You also know about the encounters of the Jisitana family. With Aierlong's ability, if there are any abnormal situations, perhaps he can help the Duke purify them."

Luoning understood immediately. He said with some helplessness, "Duke, do you also believe that my fiancée, Blanche, brought a Curse upon your family?"

"No, no, no!"

Valjisi shook his head repeatedly. "These are all rumors from the outside. Blanche has never even been to Gisitanabao, so how could she bring a Curse to my family?"

As he spoke, he shrugged. "However, being able to let Lord Aierlong take a look would at least put my mind at ease."

Valjisi's face showed sorrow. "You don't know, my only son Paladelu and my only grandson have not been in good health for the past two months."

This...

Luoning was a bit stunned, immediately wondering if the feng shui of Gisitanabao was bad.

"I wonder if any servants or other people in your castle have had their health deteriorate?"

"It is precisely because there are none that I have this concern."

Valjisi was incomparably worried. If his son and grandson had further problems, his family would truly be without heirs.

"Luoning, as long as you let Aierlong come once, whatever conditions you need, just state them, and I will do my utmost to satisfy you!"

A Duke's promise was not easily obtained.

Luoning, however, shook his head. "This is a small matter. After I return to my territory this time, I will notify Aierlong and have him go to your territory as soon as possible."

"My caravan and I will be waiting at the manor in Golden Feather City!"

Valjisi's face showed joy. "I heard that the Royal Family has reached a cooperation with you regarding Magic Potions. The Flame Grass among them is a specialty of the Valjisi Duchy. If you need it, I can provide you with a special supply every year."

Luoning had just wanted to bring this up, but thinking that the situation was unknown, it would have been too hasty to make a request; he did not expect the other party to propose it himself.

"Then I truly thank you!"

He stood up and enthusiastically shook hands with the old Duke. "Rest assured, I will definitely have Aierlong check thoroughly. If there is any anomaly, I will certainly do my best to clear it for you!"

After seeing off the Valjisi Duchy, only Luoning and Lulansi remained in the living room.

Lulansi smiled and said, "It would be fine if Aierlong can discover some anomaly; if there is no anomaly, tell him to be sharp. A Duke's gratitude will be a significant help to your future."

With Aierlong's ability, creating some anomaly and then resolving it is something he can do without any problem.

It is just that regarding this method, Luoning has some concerns, "Allies obtained through conspiratorial means—this kind of relationship is never that secure."

"You don't need to be so honest, and I am not asking you to deceive anyone either."

Lulansi shook his head: "Aierlong is a Light-attribute Magic Master; even without any anomalies, with his attainments in Magic, he can completely bring about excellent healing effects for Waerjisi's son and grandson, it is just that he needs to be a bit more exaggerated when performing the treatment."

Luoning pondered slightly, then nodded: "I will consider it." (End of this chapter)