[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-lord-stripped-of-my-inheritance-from-the-start":3,"chapter-lord-stripped-of-my-inheritance-from-the-start-lord-stripped-of-my-inheritance-from-the-start-chapter-246":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Lord: Stripped of My Inheritance from the Start",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},84100,114,"Chapter 246 - 245: Sudden Intelligence","lord-stripped-of-my-inheritance-from-the-start-chapter-246",246,"\u003Cp>The second thing Ronin wanted was naturally related to the Chishan Town Iron Mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he also understood that it was impossible to get a share just by relying on his father-son relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Wiggin only held a small share in this iron mine; he couldn’t call all the shots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Ronin didn’t even consider it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope you can help me negotiate with Chishan Town, Father, to get them to sell their iron ore to me at a preferential price.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last time, he had Rogner and the others purchase 50,000 jin of iron ore. At a price of Eight Copper Coins per jin, it cost Four Hundred Gold Coins, and that didn’t even include transportation or subsequent smelting costs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want iron ore?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wiggin heard Ronin’s intention and was a little surprised. \"You want to smelt your own iron in Wubei Territory?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ronin nodded. \"Wubei Territory has vast amounts of wood that can be used as fuel. I can absolutely smelt my own iron. That way, I can save a lot of Gold Coins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The price of refined iron was at least five or six times that of iron ore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smelting it himself would not only save a lot of money, but more importantly, it would produce the molten iron he needed for casting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many jin of iron ore do you estimate your territory will need per year?\" Wiggin immediately asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I made a quick estimate last night. Wubei Territory’s annual demand for iron ore is about 200,000 jin. But that’s just for now. Once Wubei Territory develops, the demand will be even greater.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With current smelting technology, 200,000 jin of iron ore would yield 60,000 to 80,000 jin of iron, which was quite good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wubei Territory might not be able to consume that much iron at its current stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was fine. Since Wubei Territory had no iron mines of its own, being able to purchase cheap iron ore from outside was a way of stockpiling strategic resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kabil, who was standing to the side, looked at Ronin with newfound respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young Viscount had quoted the number without hesitation, which showed he had a clear understanding of his territory’s situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help but think to himself, ’This kid Ronin has been a Lord for less than a year, but he handles matters like a seasoned veteran. When did he change so much?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Wiggin was doing some calculations in his head to see if there was a profit to be made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long moment, he finally said, \"I can give you a preferential price of Six Copper Coins per jin of iron ore, but you’ll have to transport the ore from Chishan Town to Wubei Territory yourself. I won’t be responsible for shipping.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The market price for iron ore was between Five and Eight Copper Coins per jin, but this range wasn’t fixed. It often fluctuated based on transportation costs and demand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During wartime, the price of iron ore, a strategic resource, would inevitably rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Wiggin was making Ronin handle the transportation, the price of Six Copper Coins was still a considerable discount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deal. But Father, you can’t sell me low-quality iron ore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wiggin chuckled. \"Don’t worry. The quality of the ore from the Chishan Town Iron Mine might not be the absolute best, but it’s certainly not bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mood instantly improved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He owned a ten percent share in the Chishan Town iron mine, which amounted to a quota of about 360,000 jin of iron ore per year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he wasn’t involved in the mining, transportation, or sales. He just had to collect his money from Coren and Hahn every year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By striking a deal with Ronin today, he had essentially sold a large portion of his share himself. A preliminary estimate suggested he could earn a few hundred extra Gold Coins this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ronin, if your Wubei Territory can take in more iron ore, I might be able to offer you an even better discount. For example, after the first 200,000 jin at Six Copper Coins, I can give you the next 100,000 jin at a price of Five Copper Coins per jin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ronin grinned. \"I’m sure that with your and Kabil’s help, Wubei Territory’s population will grow. Maybe in two or three years, I’ll need even more iron ore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wiggin laughed heartily. \"Manage your territory well. I have high hopes for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kabil chimed in, \"With Ronin’s abilities, I’m confident that a large city on the scale of Wushan City will emerge in Wubei Territory in the near future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leisurely afternoon passed quickly. As twilight fell, guests began to arrive one after another at Wushan Castle for the evening’s banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition to the nobles, Dianey also had Holwart find the best performance troupes in Wushan City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, a banquet with just drinking, eating, and chatting would be dull. Things like musical concerts, dance performances, and a formal ball had to be arranged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In both his past and present lives, Ronin had never had such a lively birthday. It was all thanks to the \"nobility\" class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it was even more attributable to the change in his status and position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take his good-for-nothing predecessor, for example. His previous birthdays were just small celebrations with a few friends at the Wushan Extraordinary Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lurans also made an appearance at the birthday banquet. Besides having a cordial chat with Ronin, he also greeted the other people present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Lurans’s first public appearance since the beginning of the year. The rumors that he, like Ossen, was bedridden should be dispelled after tonight’s banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ronin, here’s a letter for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lurans pulled Ronin aside and took a letter from his coat, handing it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who’s it from?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ronin accepted it, a little surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blanche, of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lurans chuckled. \"The letter arrived this morning, just in time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ronin walked to a corner of the ballroom, opened it, and began to read.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a \"Happy Birthday\" letter. Blanche’s handwriting was beautiful, and although there were no overt expressions of love, a sense of longing was palpable between the lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ronin smirked. ’I didn’t realize I was so charming that I’d leave such a deep impression on her.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you smiling about, Ronin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>McKinney walked over. \"Come, dance with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ronin gave a wry smile. \"What’s this? Has no one invited my beautiful and charming sister to dance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>McKinney smiled and said, \"I’m not an unmarried young lady. Who would so easily ask me to dance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What she said was true. A married noblewoman had to consider more factors when accepting an invitation to dance, such as their respective social standings, the identity and motives of the inviter, and so on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well, then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sigh of resignation, Ronin put away the letter, stood up, and took McKinney’s hand, leading her to the dance floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After attending a few banquets, his dancing skills had improved considerably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in stark contrast to the bustling ball, Wiggin’s courtyard was much quieter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered a time when he was the star of the ball, but now he couldn’t dance. So, after eating and drinking his fill, he found a chance to slip away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At times like these, he would inwardly curse the damned Skull Society. ’If it weren’t for that incident, how carefree and at ease I would be now.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The urgent knocking on the door made Wiggin’s mood even fouler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, it’s me, Carolina,\" came a pleasant female voice from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The displeasure on Wiggin’s face subsided slightly, and his tone softened. \"Come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carolina pushed the door open and entered. As the liaison officer for Wushan Castle, the middle-aged woman had a pleasant face. Although she couldn’t compare to Dianey, she was still quite comely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why aren’t you enjoying the banquet? What brings you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carolina didn’t explain, instead handing him the letter in her hand and saying anxiously, \"Your Excellency the Count, this is a letter from Lord Coren of Giant Stone City. It’s marked with the highest level of urgency!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wiggin’s heart skipped a beat. He hastily tore open the envelope, took out the letter inside, and began to read it quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he read, his face grew more and more flushed, and his breathing became increasingly rapid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carolina, who was familiar with Wiggin, knew that the letter must contain something that had made him furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on the recent correspondence with Giant Stone City, Wiggin’s recent actions, and the urgency of this letter, she had a few suspicions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Could something have happened at Chishan Town?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, after finishing the letter, Wiggin finally roared in fury, \"Damn it! How could this happen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1455,"2026-05-28T18:54:30.468Z","2026-06-01T04:28:44.603Z",1,"novelbin.me","81fcb14452c2c6c5a3e1acd778a9c31ab445a2a20a810f16e5c3db862e0d067d","lord-stripped-of-my-inheritance-from-the-start-chapter-247","lord-stripped-of-my-inheritance-from-the-start-chapter-245",402,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flord-stripped-of-my-inheritance-from-the-start-cover.jpg"]