Chapter 178: Tavern, Ruffian, La mo er!

La mo er Long Street.

Except for the somewhat bleak initial period of the lighthouse war.

As the spirit realm lighthouses were gradually lit.

The vitality infused by incoming transcendent beings.

And the native transcendent beings gradually adapted to the local war situation; moreover, there were some profits to be made from developing the spirit realm.

The whole La mo er Long Street became lively again.

It even surpassed the past.

The number of incoming transcendent beings kept increasing.

The disguised Ta Ke also became more and more at ease here.

Especially these past two days, the number of transcendent beings arriving from outside into Sheng lan de was unusually large.

Many of them were assigned to La mo er Long Street.

In order to recruit these incoming transcendent beings.

The La mo er Street Office directly hung the recruitment placard for spirit realm lighthouse garrison outside the tavern.

It listed the basic requirements for spirit realm lighthouse garrison, strength assessments, and salary benefits, etc.

Garrisoning a lighthouse is not something one or two people can do;

but requires hundreds, even several hundred people.

Taking the main lighthouse as the core, three to five satellite lighthouses serve as derived network nodes.

To resist, expel, and eliminate the polluted darkness of the bleak sun.

To resist possible spirit realm dark creatures, even the attacks of werewolf‑like beings and vampire bats.

In reality, Sheng lan de's stratum is a three‑dimensional structure framework, with an upper, middle, and lower three‑layer structure.

Likewise, the spirit realm stratum's Sheng lan de ecological spirit realm layer is likewise a three‑dimensional framework.

The difference is that

In the real stratum, 'Tree Heart City' has a thick surface layer that separates Tree Heart City from the underground city.

Whereas in the spirit realm dimension, there is no such strong defensive layer.

That is to say, in the spirit realm stratum, wherever the spirit realm lighthouse's light does not reach is the front line.

Although Ta Ke did not go to the spirit realm stratum to fight,

but during this time he also made many contributions.

For example, a certain anonymous benevolent merchant donated 20,000 magic gold to La mo er Long Street.

To reward those transcendent beings who fought bravely.

He also donated a batch of top‑grade elite materials and ordinary materials purchased from the dwarves.

To help those transcendent beings in need.

Although that mysterious merchant never showed his face in La mo er Long Street,

but the legend of the mysterious merchant has already spread within La mo er Long Street.

Today, outside the Tree Heart Cavern Tavern, the place is crowded.

Ta Ke ordered a large cup of 'Blood Tooth Stone Fruit Wine', and for a moment there was nowhere to set it down.

"If you don't mind, you can sit here."

Ta Ke was about to leave the bar to find a spot under the outdoor canvas awning when a somewhat lazy voice sounded not far away.

Ta Ke glanced over and saw Carlos reading a newspaper.

The former duo of Amanda and Carlos, who used to like working together, now only Carlos remains.

Given Amanda's formidable necromantic domain techniques, she is certainly a skilled tower‑defense player.

If Ta Ke guesses correctly, Amanda should be in the steam lighthouse, diligently doing tower defense.

Holding the Blood Tooth Stone Fruit Wine, Ta Ke sat down opposite Carlos.

Ta Ke said nothing, silently savoring the fresh‑flavored fruit wine.

Ta Ke's limited contact with Carlos under the identity of 'Andre' was merely their previous showdown of quick guns versus quick knives.

Besides that, there hasn't been much other interaction.

Ta Ke couldn't warmly greet the other party enthusiastically, so he could only keep his mouth shut.

While tasting the fruit wine,

Ta Ke quickly considered the current situation.

Ta Ke and the Star Orbit Daoist Society initially reached an agreement to cooperate.

Ta Ke will regularly send over the refined perfect elite materials.

Although the agreed period is three months,

but Ta Ke estimates it will be one month, at most two months, when he will then bring up his demands.

Obtaining the other party's promised 'free' resources in advance is not a problem.

Even if the other party is unwilling, Ta Ke can wait three months.

At that time, Ta Ke's transcendent ecology is also expected to complete sedimentation and metamorphosis.

Ta Ke estimates.

By then, the dwarf clan, even if they do not open their clan treasure, will likely find a way to complete a transaction with Ta Ke.

The third‑order lord‑class dragon crystals they are willing to produce will inevitably have major flaws.

Otherwise, why would they be willing to part with them?

It is possible that those dragon crystals are older than Ta Ke; perhaps they could even be from Ta Ke's grandfather's generation—truly 'zombie' dragon crystals.

Or perhaps, the will of the dragon has already settled inside, without distinction.

The kind that will explode on the spot if taken.

Otherwise they wouldn't be willing to bring it out.

Leader-level harmless material is absolutely a weapon of mass destruction.

Ta Ke doesn't believe they can sit still.

Then!

That is, it seems important now, but not as important as imagined, the light-material crystal.

If it is a material imbued with the power of angel-sequence traits.

For Ta Ke, it might be worth more than a lord-level dragon crystal.

But if it's merely a material like the sun giant eagle, bright but not completely bright.

That would be a wasted trip.

But no matter what, the past is definitely going to pass.

After all, the contract has already been signed.

In the aspect of robbing while riding fire, Ta Ke is an honest person!

However, before formally launching the operation to rob airships.

Ta Ke will definitely conduct an on-site assessment.

The waters here are a bit deep; Ta Ke needs to explore thoroughly.

At worst, the result is merely Ta Ke withdrawing early.

The binding of that demon contract is just scrap paper.

Just signing the contract and obtaining this information is already quite a good deal.

"Not bad!"

When the blood-tooth stone fruit wine in the triangular martini glass before him was almost finished.

Ta Ke finally managed to taste a hint of flavor.

Carlos, who was facing him reading the Saint Lande Steam Daily, shook the newspaper with a rustle, and with extremely skillful technique folded it and placed it aside.

Carlos scrutinized Ta Ke, speaking in a calm tone.

"A mage with strength like yours is rare in La Mo Er."

"Moreover… I haven't even heard of someone like you in La Mo Er."

Ta Ke chuckled, then lowered his voice to say.

"If you're willing to let me look at your newspaper, I can tell you a big secret."

Carlos raised his eyebrows slightly, then pushed the newspaper in his hand toward Ta Ke.

Ta Ke shook the newspaper.

Soon, Ta Ke found the information he wanted in today's newspaper.

"Huh!"

After exhaling lightly, Ta Ke refolded the newspaper neatly.

Only then did Ta Ke look back at Carlos, lowering his voice to say.

"Actually… I'm not a resident of La Mo Er!"

"Damn it!"

Upon Ta Ke saying that, Carlos, who had been slightly hopeful, instantly showed a regretful expression.

"I think you should have figured out my identity." Ta Ke chuckled.

"Yes, I've figured it out, you scumbags from Black River Valley." Carlos slammed his fist hard on the wine table.

"I was wondering why I couldn't find your information!"

"Here, many of you Black River Valley folks have been impersonating our La Mo Er residents." Carlos said indignantly.

"You're better off, at least you know to disguise your accent, while some folks don't even bother to disguise at all."

"But this isn't without its benefits. At least… you've gained a powerful mage from Black River Valley." Ta Ke said with a smile.

"You… planning to fight for La Mo Er?" Carlos raised his eyebrows.

"Yes, I'm preparing to participate in the defense of La Mo Er's steam lighthouse, becoming a mobile combat mage." Ta Ke nodded.

"By then I'll be a brick, to be moved wherever needed!"

Saying this, Ta Ke shook his four-tier extraordinary steam revolver【Execution】, whose caliber is quite intimidating.

"This guy has been longing for it for a while."

"Although I really don't want to admit it, you do indeed have strength."

Carlos nodded and asked.

"Is it today?"

"You can go register early today; after I finish what I'm handling, I'll go over when I have time."

Ta Ke said as such.

"To celebrate adding a powerful mage to La Mo Er's light lighthouse, today's drinks are on me." Carlos uncharacteristically was generous.

"Then tonight we're definitely not going home sober." Ta Ke laughed.

Someone pushed the door open, the wind swept up the newspaper, and it fell into an empty corner.

In a small corner of the newspaper, there was an advertisement recruiting airship pilots.

In the calm between the lines.

Blood, death, and disaster are quietly gestating within.