What Lei Xiao was thinking about was the Hanshui storage ring he had snatched.
Since the fifth-level alchemy puppet is stored in it, it is natural to take it out and check it out.
"The fourth child has lent the alchemy puppet to Han Shui as a trump card, which means that Han Shui has gained control of the puppet."
"After being tortured by Ye Cang, Han Shui became indistinguishable from the dead, and naturally lost the ability to control the alchemy puppet."
"In other words, even if I release the alchemy puppet, it will not pose any threat. After all, the alchemy puppet is now ownerless."
Thinking of this in his mind, Lei Xiao handed the shiny storage ring to the half-elf ancestor beside him, nodded and said: "Jiang Li, erase the mark of recognition on it."
"As you command, Lord."
Jiang Li took the storage ring with both hands and quickly handed it back.
In the process, with Lei Xiao's consent, Lin also used the knight's sword to completely wipe away the cold water, and wrote the final epitaph for her parents who died in a foreign land.
Taking the storage ring from Jiang Li's hand, Lei Xiao immediately began to recognize its owner.
Then, after some inspection, Lei Xiao's heart moved slightly, and a humanoid puppet with a completely black body appeared in front of everyone.
The moment the humanoid puppet appeared, although no energy fluctuations surged out, the surrounding space was obviously distorted visible to the naked eye. This was the sign of a fifth-level powerhouse, capable of disturbing the vastness of the space.
"Is this the fifth-level alchemy puppet?"
Lei Xiao looked at the motionless humanoid puppet in front of him, but gave people an extremely oppressive feeling, and murmured to himself.
I saw this dark alchemy puppet with a tall and well-proportioned figure. Although it was not as tall and burly as a hill like knotweed, it was still a powerful type.
Although it has the appearance of a human race, it does not have specific facial features, nor does it come with its own armor like the Earth Guardian and Ice Knight. It is just like a character model that has not been carved or painted.
The most eye-catching thing is that its dark body exudes a frosty and strange light, which looks quite similar to the Magic Box of Eternal Night.
"It's kind of interesting. Although it doesn't look amazing, it does hide huge strength?"
Lei Xiao nodded slightly, and then ordered Jiang Lei to bring Gals, who was the best at alchemy puppets in the territory.
After pulling Han Shui down from the family throne, and with the intervention of Thomas and others, Han Shui's siege on the Presbyterian Castle of Keen and others had stopped.
In other words, Lionheart City has completely fallen into Lei Xiao's control, and Gals and others who previously defended the Presbyterian Castle are naturally on standby again.
"See your lord!"
Lei Xiao had just stared at the alchemy puppet for a while when Gars's old and loud respectful voice came over immediately.
"Senior Ice Demon, come here and help me take a look."
Lei Xiao followed the sound and waved to Gars.
Since Lei Xiao is not the owner of this alchemy puppet yet and cannot check the attribute column for the time being, asking Gars to check it is undoubtedly the best way.
"Is it a fifth-level alchemy puppet? I have never seen such a sophisticated existence before!"
As he got closer, Gales' wrinkled old face first showed uncontrollable surprise and excitement, and then a touch of solemnity emerged, and he slowly took a deep breath.
While Gars was inspecting the puppets in detail, Lei Xiao was not idle either. He went to the nearby living room with Ariel, Lin and other subordinates, and ordered Jiang Lei to send 11 elders including Keen, Ivan, Thomas and others.
, and former elder Thomas teleported over.
When all the elders arrived, Lei Xiao first announced that Han Shui had been executed, and then immediately began to discuss Lin's appointment and how to mobilize the Merchant Army.
"Thank you, Your Excellency Ke Qing, for eliminating a great disaster for the Shanglu family!"
With his face full of excitement, Keen bowed and suggested: "Your Excellency, this is an extraordinary period. The best way is to let Linnizi enter the Patriarch's castle first, exercise the authority of the Patriarch, and hold the official inauguration ceremony until the matter is over.
Just do it again.”
"However, we can let Linnizi give a speech as the head of the family first to stabilize the uneasy hearts of the clan members in the courtyard."
After Keen finished speaking, the other elders also nodded in agreement, and looked at Lin with due respect.
All the elders clearly understood that behind Lin were Lei Xiao and Ariel, so naturally they did not dare to show any slights.
"It's just what I want, so let's do it."
Lei Xiao nodded slightly, smiled at Keen, Aiwen and the other six elders who had persuaded them from the beginning: "By the way, Your Highness Ariel promised you a complete set of fifth-level national equipment. When the war is over, we will give it to you as soon as possible."
It will be given to you."
"Thank you very much, Your Highness the Princess, and thank you very much, Your Excellency, Guest!"
After hearing Lei Xiao's words, Keen and the other six people's faces were full of excitement, and the wrinkles on their faces almost gathered together, and they nodded and bowed.
"Fifth, fifth-level national-level equipment?! Or a complete set?!"
When Thomas and the other five elders heard this, their faces were filled with shock, and they looked over with longing and envy.
Even the trembling old Thomas almost threw away his crutches. His old face was full of disbelief. Although he had an upright personality, he also knew the astonishing value of fifth-level equipment!
You know, even if the royal families of the seven human kingdoms combined, the number of fifth-level equipment in existence is only more than 20 pieces, including some damaged ones!
In the history of the human race, there are many examples of national wars triggered by fighting for a fifth-level divine weapon. This is evident from this!
"It's nothing. What Your Highness and I promised you will definitely come true."
Lei Xiao still kept his smile and nodded slightly.
As for the reactions of Thomas, Thomas and others, Lei Xiao naturally saw it.
This is the direct reason why Lei Xiao mentioned this matter.
Lei Xiao clearly understood that only by combining kindness and power could these elders be completely stabilized and make them work wholeheartedly for him.
During this process, Lei Xiao also asked the subordinates behind him to show off their fifth-level weapons and armors one after another. The elders of the Merchant Family were dumbfounded and could not believe their eyes.
As the leading business tycoon of the Cold Flame Kingdom, even these old guys who are close to a thousand years old have never seen so many fifth-level magic weapons in their dreams!
With huge waves in their hearts, Thomas, Thomas and others looked at Lei Xiao with no other emotions at all except admiration and awe.
Thomas and other five elders who originally supported Han Shui looked like they were beating their chests, wishing that they were also the ones who opposed Han Shui.
"Elder Thomas, you don't have to be impatient. After this battle, if you perform well, Her Royal Highness Ariel will treat you equally."
Lei Xiao raised his eyebrows, then turned to the energetic old Thomas, and smiled: "The same goes for Mr. Elder, you have worked hard for the Phytophthora family, and as the protector of the Phytococcus family, Your Highness Ariel should let you
And get the rewards you deserve.”
"For the Shanglu family, for Your Excellency Ke Qing and Her Royal Highness the Princess, I and the others will work hard and die!"
After hearing Lei Xiao's words, Thomas, Thomas and others were already extremely excited. They bowed and saluted repeatedly, wishing they could go into battle to kill the enemy in person right away and show off in front of Lei Xiao and Ariel.
"Her Royal Highness and I have felt your determination."
After using his ability to easily control all the elders, Lei Xiao nodded with satisfaction.
Although I still don't have enough fifth-level equipment on my body, after collecting the collections of the Phytolacca family, everything is naturally solved.
Moreover, if you can win the next battle, you can also get a lot of loot.
Thinking of this in his mind, Lei Xiao gathered his thoughts and continued to say seriously: "Okay, now there is only one last question left."
"That is, the current 250,000-strong army of the Phytolacca family has all arrived at Kyle Castle. At the same time, there are two other powerful armies of equal strength in Kyle Castle, as well as a coalition of 150,000 fallen nobles."
Lei Xiao frowned slightly and asked: "In this situation where we and the enemy are mixed, how should we assemble the army as quickly as possible and gain command of all the family legions?"
"Your Excellency, this is easy!"
Thomas, who had been impatient for a long time, jumped out. His old face was full of confidence and he said: "My Phytolacca family has a special communication secret method. As long as the contact time is not long, it is almost impossible for anyone to intercept and monitor."
"And the commanders of these 25 legions are all close associates or heirs of our elders. For example, my two sons serve as the commander-in-chief of the two main legions respectively."
At this point, Thomas' old face showed a touch of pride, and he continued: "Now that Han Shui has been defeated, as long as I hold the family master's military talisman and go to contact him in person, I can immediately obtain the command of all legions!"
After Thomas finished speaking, the other elders nodded in agreement.
During this process, only Keane and other dissenting elders rolled their eyes at Old Thomas one after another.
Most of their heirs also hold high positions in the family legions, but they are all assigned to ordinary legions with relatively weak combat capabilities, making it difficult for them to fully display their abilities.
"Don't worry, everyone. If we can win this battle, not only will the fifth-level equipment that Your Highness Ariel and I promised you, but also the entire Phytolacca family's army will be reborn!"
Lei Xiao immediately noticed the little thoughts of Keen and others, nodded to everyone and said: "Whether it is the main army or the ordinary army in this battle, Your Highness Ariel and I will treat them equally, and we will discuss it after the war."
Merits will be rewarded, just go all out."
"Then, let's act according to Elder Thomas' plan."
Lei Xiao slowly took a deep breath and decided: "Then I'll trouble you elders to go to Kyle Castle with me."
"The Shanglu family will advance and retreat together with Your Excellency Ke Qing and Her Royal Highness the Princess until the end of their lives!"
All the elders immediately touched their chests and saluted, saying in unison.
After that, Lei Xiao found Han Shui's soldier talisman from the storage ring, and discussed some details with the elders, asking Ariel, Hong Ye and other subordinates to accompany Lin and the elders to the courtyard.
Went to give a speech.
Lei Xiao, on the other hand, returned to the castle hall just now with Huzhang and Jiangli.
"Lord, although my subordinates are still unable to control this ownerless fifth-level alchemy puppet, some clues have been detected."
I saw Gars immediately coming up to him, stroking his chest and saluting: "First of all, it is certain that this fifth-level alchemy puppet is not from the human race, but the specific race is unknown to me."
"Isn't it from the human race?"
Jiang Li, who had been following Lei Xiao, nodded thoughtfully and frowned: "Lord, could it be said that there are shadows of foreign forces standing behind the fourth prince?"
"This possibility cannot be ruled out, but it is very slim."
Lei Xiao pondered for a moment, and then responded: "It is conceivable that if there are really foreign forces supporting the fourth prince, they will never hand over their alchemy puppets to the fourth prince for free use. After all, the alchemy puppets of the fifth level,
Even among foreign races, it is definitely not an ordinary thing."
"What the lord said is absolutely true, and my subordinates think so too."
Garth gently stroked his short gray beard and echoed: "And my subordinates can clearly feel that although this alchemy puppet is well preserved and can still be used normally, it has not been maintained for a long time."
"In this way, it is indeed almost impossible for a foreign force to stand behind the fourth prince. After all, a foreign force that can create such a powerful combat power will never neglect maintenance, unless it is accidentally discovered in the ruins."
Bai Wei, who was teleported here with Gals, moved the plush ears on her head, and said with confusion on her face: "But, how can the fourth prince control the alchemy puppet that even Grandpa Gals cannot control?"
"
As soon as Bai Wei said this, doubts appeared on the faces of other subordinates in the hall.
"It's actually not that complicated."
Garth smiled kindly at Bai Wei and responded: "As far as Grandpa knows, some alchemy puppets are often equipped with a special magic control device in addition to being controlled by the alchemist himself."
"This kind of special controller can directly change the owner without the manufacturer being present, so that it can be easily sold or controlled by the guards on duty."
Gals turned to Lei Xiao again and concluded: "Lord, I believe that the fourth prince must have this kind of controller to be able to freely control such a powerful alchemy puppet."
"Then everything makes sense. I'm afraid the fourth prince experienced some kind of adventure and found the fifth-level alchemy puppet and controller at the same time, which greatly enhanced his own strength."
Lei Xiao gently snapped his fingers and affirmed: "This unknown number, including the fifth level of unknown race alchemy puppets, is probably another support behind the fourth prince."
After hearing Lei Xiao's words, all the subordinates nodded and showed expressions of approval.
"Senior Ice Demon, is it possible for us to forcibly control this fifth-level puppet without the help of a controller?"
Lei Xiao froze his eyebrows and asked again to the legendary ancestor of the Bingliu family.
