The dim underground rivers converged into a large lake, with bubbles constantly emerging from the water. Several Kuo Tao fishmen with fish heads and fish faces emerged from the water cautiously.
On the shore, a mysterious knight held up the "Dancing Lights" wand and waved a signal. There were dozens of armored and armed mysterious knights nearby, all of them strong and full of vigilance, not to mention those from afar.
In the darkness, there was a senior mage waiting in full formation.
Although the Kuo Tao fishmen in the lake were a little frightened, they still spoke in a broken common language and said: "We are delivering the first batch of goods as agreed!"
The mysterious knight on the shore waved and said: "Bring the goods up, we have to inventory them."
The kuo-tao fishmen turned around and clucked, and several shrimp-like and crab-like arthropods pulled the giant clam to the shore. The kuo-tao fishmen pried open the shells one by one, and the soft tissues inside had been removed.
Hollowed out, it contains black and white pearls, corals of various colors, hydraulic crystals, sea monster teeth, scales and bones, which are all important raw materials for making magic items, as well as the oils and secretions of various marine creatures, suitable for meditation fumigation.
Xianghe draws the magic scroll.
Several secret knights counted the items on the list one by one. At this time, the leader of the Kuo Tao fish man laughed unpleasantly and asked: "Guys, our goods have been shipped. According to the agreement, should your things also be delivered?"
Let us take a look?"
The Secret Knight waved behind him, and several large boxes were brought to the Kuo-Toa. After opening them, there were neatly arranged sharp spearheads, as well as bundles of arrow clusters. There were several more inside.
Ten exquisite long and short swords, hidden with magical aura.
"As agreed, this is the first batch of goods." The Secret Knight said: "The spear handles and arrow branches used by us humans are basically wooden products, which are inconvenient to use underwater. You have to prepare them yourself."
"I know, I know." The Kuo Tao fish man said with a smile, playing with an enchanted long sword, and asked with appreciation: "If we need more weapons, can we order them now?"
The Mystery Knight seemed to have expected it, and said directly: "If you have any needs, you can tell us directly, but I declare in advance that it is impossible to provide exquisite and enchanted weapons in large quantities."
The Kuo-Toa man's tone was unabashedly cunning, and he asked: "Then if we provide the ore, can the human craftsmen on land be able to build weapons for us in large quantities?"
The Secret Knight frowned, took out a communication box, and said, "I have to report this matter to the superiors before I can answer you."
"Of course." The Kuo Tao fishman nodded.
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"Of course." Xuan Weizi tapped his knees, and the face of Master Duncan appeared on the crystal ball in front of him, and then said: "Each fish-men live in the sea, and it is difficult to carry out large-scale smelting and forging. Even if they can come
Surviving on coastal land and forging weapons are not their strengths.
In the past, most of their weapons and armor were made from various parts of undersea creatures. Materials like pearl steel had to be processed in volcanic craters, so the output was destined to be scarce. If they could trade with humans on land and obtain weapons stably, it would also be a real benefit to them.
favorable."
Master Duncan rarely showed a smile: "I didn't expect these Kuo-Tao fish people to be able to produce so many spell raw materials at once. It seems that the marine products are quite rich! And according to what they mean, there are also mines on the seabed?"
"It's not surprising that places with submarine volcanoes are often areas rich in mineral raw materials." Sir Weston also appeared in the crystal ball. Listen to him say: "And volcanic eruptions and earthquakes in the depths of the ocean may not be possible.
When it comes to land, we used to be limited by communication and connections, unable to obtain supplies from the sea.
Now we have completely confirmed why Vanua's high seas fleet can maintain its military strength for a long time with only the few landmasses of Qianyan Islands. At least in terms of the minerals and raw materials needed to make weapons and magic items, the sea
China can maintain sufficient output."
Master Duncan said angrily: "Even if we maintain trade with the fishmen, wouldn't Vanua still be engaged in piracy? At that time, the Kingdom of Vanua claimed to be the pioneer of civilization on the Garad continent, but for future generations to do this, it was a complete failure!
"
Xuan Weizi blinked. He remembered that the "artisan's heart" where Master Duncan came from was a group of craftsmen and architects employed by various royal families and nobles in the Old World hundreds of years ago. He probably also had some problems with the Kingdom of Vanua.
If we don't have close contact with each other, we might even be supported by them, so it's no wonder we have such sighs.
"Trade with the fishmen cannot replace all needs." Xuan Weizi said: "I heard that the Qianyan Islands occupied by the Vanua High Seas Fleet mainly rely on the whirlpools and storms in the surrounding seas to ensure that they can survive the pursuit of the Imperial Navy.
, to maintain the last place to stay. But the land in this archipelago is barren, and even pirates still have food, drink and shelter, so they are destined to plunder."
"But I'm afraid the situation has changed now." Sir Weston explained: "If there is no problem with the intelligence of the Kuo-toa people, the Vanua pirates should also be under the control of the deep-sea squid, and a considerable number of humans have been transformed into
Aquatic monster."
It was a few days ago that Xuanweizi sent an octopus construct to meet secretly with the Kuo-Toa fishmen. In addition to learning about the situation in the deep sea from the Kuo-Toa fishmen, Xuanweizi also reached a preliminary trade agreement with them.
Cooperation, that's why now the Kuo-Tao fishmen send goods to the underground river of Faseno Island for trade.
At least on the surface, the Kuo-Toa do not want their trading practices to be exposed and be regarded as traitors by the deep-sea squid. And the Tower of Pentagram is willing to obtain sufficient resources from the ocean. After all, humans are now unable to exploit various resources on the seabed on a large scale.
They can only rely on trade with the fishmen.
Xuan Weizi asked: "Is there any way for Sir Weston to detect the situation of Qianyan Islands? I tried to use psychic detection before, but the storm in that area almost blocked all the prediction effects."
"I'm about the same. At present, I can only send people to contact the pirate groups that have contact with Vanua." Weston said: "But these pirate groups are at best the peripheral forces of Vanua. They are not qualified to go to Qian.
It is anchored in the Rock Islands, so there is no way to know the situation inside.”
Master Duncan said with a smile: "Then why don't you go to those barbarians from Jarnod? Their ancestors were also pirates. Back then, the 'Pirate King' plundered thousands of miles along the coast, and he could also go upstream along the river.
!As a result, these barbarians came ashore and became serious nobles, and they whitewashed their ancestors as 'One Piece', saying that they drew more than half of the coastal maps of the Garad continent."
Weston smiled bitterly and said: "That was hundreds of years ago, and there are also things happening within the Kingdom of Jarnod now. It is estimated that we will not be able to mobilize large-scale military forces to assist."
"Oh? What happened again?" Xuan Weizi asked.
"It's about the heir to the throne. Nobles from all over the kingdom support the second son's succession. The situation is relatively tense now." Sir Weston said: "Some mages from the Pentagram Tower have also been transferred to the Kingdom of Jarnod."
Xuan Weizi frowned and said, "Is there an eye of mystery involved behind the scenes?"
"Indeed." Sir Weston said: "But this year the cold wave arrived early, many places in Yarnold were hit by frost disasters, and civil war broke out among the Northland dwarves living in the mountains of the kingdom."
Xuan Weizi remained silent. After the conflict in New Camelot City, the Eye of Mystery seemed silent for several months without any large-scale retaliation. In fact, it had already taken action in the dark. In addition to hoarding supplies and arranging industries in response to climate change,
It is also starting to add fuel to the fire in other directions.
The transnational trade network that "Queen of Missiles" Mephisetis is trying to establish is mainly based on the Kingdom of Arnod and the dragon kingdom of Doragon as the main fulcrum, and the southern route of the Wildfire Islands as an important shipping hub.
As a result, the southern route is now blocked and destroyed by deep-sea squid and fishmen, and the Kingdom of Jarnod in the north is still on the verge of civil war. It can be said that there are several fires. But now the Mutual Protection Alliance still needs to concentrate some manpower for construction to cope with the future.
Long-term climate change.
The Eye of Mystery's attacks can be described as accurate and ruthless. It is no wonder that the "Missile Queen" previously wanted to let the Cloud Sea Immortal Palace ensure control of the sea. After all, only strong enough violence can maintain sufficient wealth and material supplies from maritime trade. In this way,
Support long-term confrontation and development construction.
Fortunately, Xuan Weizi has now found another opportunity for the Mutual Protection Alliance and the Tower of Pentagram to make money, which is to trade with the deep-sea murlocs. On the one hand, they can obtain various raw materials produced by the ocean, and on the other hand, they can also
Secretly supports the fishmen to overthrow the rule of the deep sea squid.
"But I still can't trust these fish-headed monsters." Everyone brought the topic back to business, Master Duncan said: "When you met with them secretly, why didn't you let them send a Siege Crab as compensation?"
Xuan Weizi shrugged and said, "Is this possible? The individual strength of the Kuo Tao fish is average. In the past, they were a weak race driven away by the sahuagin in the sea. They relied on trade to survive. Now they have obtained ancient siege crabs.
Creation must be held tightly in one’s hands.”
Weston pondered: "But with the attitude of the Kuo-Toa people, I don't think they will really participate in overthrowing the deep-sea squid after they get the weapons."
"I don't count on them either." Xuan Weizi said: "Judging from the three known groups of fishmen, even if they are completely united, they still don't have the ability to fight against the deep-sea squid. So in the end it still depends on us.
I just need to make some arrangements in advance for the situation in the ocean."
Sir Weston asked: "Does Lord Orlanso intend to maintain confrontation between different fishmen?"
Xuan Weizi nodded and said: "This is the best way. Human beings cannot live in the deep sea, and since the ocean is to be used as a resource development site, a differentiated strategy must be adopted for the marine races. Fortunately, the triton fish people,
The sahuagin and the kuo-toa are not a family to begin with. They each have large and small tribes, settlements and factions, distributed in different sea areas. In the past, wars would still break out over various resources."
Master Duncan asked: "So, that deep-sea squid has united these fishmen?"
"It relies more on individual violence to force different fish people together." Xuan Weizi said: "I have communicated with those triton people in the past few days and found that they can't get along with the sahuagin. Even if they don't get along with the sahuagin.
Under the banner of Deep Sea Squid, there are also various battles."
"Does Lord Olenso hope to support the triton people?" Sir Weston asked.
"Eggs cannot be put in one basket. Even if it is business and trade, you cannot always deal with the same family." Xuan Weizi said: "But the power of a Triton fish prince interested me, so I kept them more.
A few days.”
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"In other words, the strength in you comes from the blessing of the blood of your ancestors?"
On the shore of Papami Island, Xuan Weizi sat leisurely on the rocks with two crystal balls in his hands. A group of Triton fishmen were wandering in the offshore area, and several fishman wizards sat together silently.
, Prince Yinluo stood in front of Xuan Weizi and replied expressionlessly: "This has been passed down through the ages."
Xuan Weizi smiled and said nothing. He had already penetrated the astral body of Prince Silver Dace before, and easily restrained this group of Triton fish people, leaving them in a safe harbor where ships were parked on Papami Island.
Prince Silver Dace himself can be said to be quite mediocre in both martial arts and spells. However, in this case, the other triton fish people still did not choose to abandon him and flee, but they were much more loyal than the Kuo Tao fish people.
Triton fish people are widely distributed in the deep sea. Their settlements are scattered in the warm sea currents and fish migratory areas. They are like riverside towns on land. They can not only easily obtain fishery resources, but also form special sea transportation with the help of ocean currents.
Although the Triton people do not form a unified country, the various settlements and underwater cities are considered wealthy. Compared with the Kuo Tao people who are despicable and slippery in their mouths and are accustomed to scavenging, and the Kuo Tao people who like to fight and plunder, and are bloodthirsty and easy to kill.
Unlike the sahuagin, the triton people pay more attention to the management and construction of their homes. There are also many plantations and farms under the sea, but the output of their cultivation is currently provided to Loyev City.
The family and settlement of Prince Silver Dace were originally the most powerful among the triton fish people. However, facing the deep sea squid, their resistance collapsed at the first touch. Prince Silver Dace's father was said to be very powerful, but he also ended up "only surviving with his body"
"He ended up explaining the surrender to Prince Yinluo and died.
But these are not important to Xuan Weizi. He discovered that the "ancestral blessing" in Prince Yinluo is very special. It is rooted in the inner blood vitality and is inherited from generation to generation, but it is also maintained by the subtle and profound power of the outside world.
Keep a solid connection.
Xuan Weizi relied on psychic prophecy detection and a shadow-hanguangjian to discover that the "ancestral power" of Prince Yinluo did not point to a clear individual existence, unlike the magician who concluded a contract with an alien being.
The magical effect, on the contrary, maintains a mysterious connection and transformation with the entire sea.
This kind of connection and transformation is somewhat wonderful in that the inner and outer Yuan Qi are connected without any hindrance. But as usual, with such a "cultivation level", even if you are not good at fighting and killing, you won't be easily defeated by Taylor?
So after Xuan Weizi carefully investigated, he discovered that the body and soul of Prince Yinluo were tightly combined!