Day and night alternate between morning and dusk, wind and rain rise and fall, and Chai Dui Town has ushered in a period of passionate days.
Under the guidance of Xuan Weizi, Sandoli's "soul refining and spiritual communication" has made great progress. With the help of the totem scepter to activate the soul spell, she has been able to ensure smooth weather in Chai Dui Town. With the use of "Plant Growth", the surrounding areas of Chai Dui Town
It is a scene of vast green fields, with gentle breeze blowing and the fragrant fragrance of grass and trees, making everyone who is busy working feel relaxed and happy.
The Spotted Beast Tribe also gradually adapted to living near Chaidui Town. Sandori selected qualified candidates from among the young tribesmen, taught them soul spells, and began to imitate her teacher Tu Randi in making special bark protectors.
First.
The material of this kind of bark armor comes from an evergreen tree species near the past settlement of the Spotted Beast tribe. Under the weak influence of the spirit magic over the years, it finally formed a special fiber material that is rich in colloid.
Tu Randi was the first person to discover this special material and process it. However, due to the crude skills in the past, there were not many bark materials suitable for processing. On the contrary, it was Sanduoli who learned "soul refining and spiritual communication".
, using spirit patrol detection, the efficiency of finding objects is greatly improved.
In the beginning, it was just Sanduoli and a few tribesmen who had just come into contact with spirit magic who were making bark armor. At Xuan Weizi's reminder, they tried to sell the bark armor to Theus.
Theus originally didn't look down on these magic items made by the indigenous people. They were just like local specialties that were praised by the locals when traveling to the countryside. However, after letting some of his mysterious knights and soldiers test them, they all discovered this kind of tree.
Advantages of leather armor.
Compared with special leather soaked in alchemical potions, bark armor is much cheaper; and compared with metal armor mixed with alchemical silver, bark armor is more lightweight and flexible, and is resistant to chopping, piercing, bludgeoning, etc.
There is no obvious disadvantage in damage reduction effect, and it has certain resistance to fire and lightning energy.
Of course, the disadvantage of the bark armor is that it is too simple. It is just like a vest draped over the torso, which cannot protect the whole body.
Sandori wanted to argue at the time that as long as she mastered the spirit spell, she could resonate with this bark armor and obtain a protective effect covering the whole body, but she was secretly dissuaded by Xuan Weizi who was observing from the side.
Tius, who has been doing "costume design" in his spare time recently, is full of creativity. He found that bark armor contained great business opportunities, so he proposed to Sandori that he hoped that the spotted beast tribe would make more bark armor, and that it would be
To make armor for different parts, Theus designed armor styles for them. Not only should they be made into armor, but they should also be made into softer and lighter mage robes.
Xuan Weizi followed the trend and asked them to jointly establish a chamber of commerce. The spotted beast tribe would be responsible for making this kind of bark armor, and Titus would be responsible for contacting external business travel and sales channels.
"But if we want this industry to develop for a long time, we can no longer engage in large-scale logging and hunting in the mountains." Xuan Weizi said: "And as a source of raw materials, I suggest that the spotted beast tribe should delineate the range of forests affected by spirits, and at the same time try to
Cultivate similar tree species to ensure a long-term supply of raw materials, rather than one-time plunder and development."
Sanduoli thinks this is natural. This is the long-standing tradition of their Banzoo tribe. If everything in the forest is plundered, the tribe will not be able to thrive in one place for a long time.
"But... without logging and hunting, how can the locals in Chaidui Town live? They can't have enough to eat just by plowing the fields." Wolf used to be the leader of lumberjacks, and he knew very well that Chaidui Town relied on logging.
continues to this day.
Theus smiled and said: "Now we are doing big business. The days of chopping wood in exchange for food and wine are long gone!"
Wolf said unconvinced: "It's your business to make money. What I'm asking is the original residents of Chaihei Town. They don't know how to make bark armor, and it's impossible to share the money you earn with them. Could it be that they don't know how to make bark armor?"
Am I right?"
Titus shrugged his shoulders and replied nonchalantly: "That's none of my business. After all, the spotted beast tribe can make these magic armors. If you are not convinced, let those countrymen make some money too.
Money is such a thing! How can you make money by complaining about others?"
The veins in Wolf's forehead jumped, and Theus added: "And you are no longer the mayor, so don't think too much about others. Besides, Chai Dui Town needs manpower to continue to expand, and Fire Dance City is constantly sending supplies.
Here comes the slave, there is plenty of work to do, you are poor just because you are lazy, why are you making so many excuses?"
Because Master Nelem arranged for Fire Dance City to send a group of slaves, Tius now manages a large number of people. The improvement of the city, the construction of buildings, and even the cultivation of farmland are almost all done by slaves. In contrast, originally
Apart from logging, the residents of Chaidui Town have no obvious specialties. Even in terms of hard work, they are not as good as the newly sent slaves.
These days, in addition to cultivating their own farmland, the people of Chaidui Town hang out in churches and taverns. A small number of hunters and lumberjacks in the town follow Salemi to Lagen City, and the rest have nothing to do. Now Xuanwei
Zi proposed to restrict logging and hunting, which naturally made the already difficult life of the townspeople even worse.
"I remember that the Tianma tribe sent a kind of livestock called a llama, right?" Xuan Weizi asked Sandori.
"Yes, do you plan to let the residents of Chaidui Town raise them?" Sandoli can basically communicate with everyone in common language now.
Xuan Weizi nodded: "After all, we have to find something for them to do, otherwise they will indulge in alcohol and blind worship all day long, which will not be helpful, but will easily cause trouble."
Sandoli understood Xuan Weizi's intention, and since the last time she caused rain at the altar, her way of looking at things has also undergone subtle changes, so she added: "Alpacas grow very slowly, and they don't need much.
People will raise and take care of it. I don’t think it’s better to set up a specific field on the edge of Chaihei Town and the forest to grow herbs. These herbs require human hands to look after and care for, but they do not require the ability to cast spells.”
Xuan Weizi showed a satisfied expression, and Titus asked curiously: "Herbal medicine? Do you, the spotted beast tribe, know these things?"
Sandori had a slightly meaningful smile: "I understand. If Your Excellency Titus is willing to provide your mage's knowledge of herbal medicine, I can also share the long-term accumulated experience of the Spotted Beast Tribe."
Xuan Weizi almost laughed out loud when he heard this. Unexpectedly, Sandori also learned his tricks. Titus calculated silently in his heart, then raised his eyes to look at Xuan Weizi and Sandoli, and thought to himself:
"This Sandori runs to the doctor's castle almost every night. Anyone can see what the relationship is. I want to develop in Chaihei Town for a long time, learn psychic powers, and maybe even please this matriarch.
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"I can provide knowledge on herbal medicine and even help you build a greenhouse, but the herbs produced cannot be sold casually. After all, these are alchemy and magic materials. I can make potions in the alchemy workshop and sell them to others...the income will also be included in that
Inside the Chamber of Commerce." Theus refused to let go of any profit, and looked back at Wolf: "Are you satisfied with this now? The townspeople have work to do, and the herbs are valuable things, so there is a loss in wages.
Not theirs."
Wolf snorted with some annoyance, and he didn't have the eloquence to argue with Theius.
Theus asked: "By the way, does this kind of bark armor have a specific name? A good name can easily expand sales and attract customers... Doctor, don't say you don't have a name this time, and don't give it that kind of name."
A name that no one understands."
Xuan Weizi was slightly startled, and could only look at Sandoli and said: "It's a product of your Spotted Beast Tribe, you name it."
Sandori thought for a while and said: "How about calling it 'Evergreen Clothes'?"
"Okay, evergreen clothes protect the body, just like trees that never wither or wither, and are full of vitality all year round." Xuan Weizi glanced at Sandoli: "Maybe you can let the evergreen clothes develop in this direction in the future."
Sandori nodded seriously, and Titus said: "Oh! You even thought of the advertising slogan for me! The name of the chamber of commerce should be called 'Evergreen Chamber of Commerce', anyway, our business mainly revolves around plant raw materials."
"It's up to you." Xuan Weizi said: "You'd better report this matter to Master Nelum. If necessary, we can cooperate with him alone."
"I understand, I understand!" Theus was in high spirits and felt more refreshed than fucking a noble lady.
Wolf scratched the back of his head and said, "Do you want to tell Tar Valon about this?"
"Yes, after all, he is a druid, and he is an expert in flowers and plants." Theus asked: "But why haven't you seen him these days?"
"He brought a group of wicker men to the south to help in the war. It is said that he was fighting for a high-quality iron mine." Xuan Weizi said.
When Druid Tavaron commissioned Xuanweizi to cast rain, it was to help him gather natural energy in the Oak Sanctuary and create a group of special tree people called "wicker men". As the "Priest of the Sanctuary", Tavaron
Long has a spiritual connection with Oak Holy House and can use the "Mantra of Return" to return to Woodpile Town at any time. Oak Holy House is clearly aware of all external intrusions, so there is no need to worry about any accidents.
Theus said: "The peace treaty will be signed soon, and both sides of the battle must strive for advantage."
"It's not our turn to take care of these things." Xuan Weizi waved his hands and told everyone to do their own thing, but Wolf was bored and followed Xuan Weizi to the castle.
The two returned to the castle. Rosalian was lying on the open ground basking in the sun. A butterfly fell on her nose. Looking at her leisurely look, Xuan Weizi said: "You two are free, but you don't know where to go."
Where did you work hard?"
Wolf squatted on the ground and felt bored. Rosaleen yawned, scaring away the butterflies, and responded: "Yes, but I have been practicing for several months. Except for some progress last time, there has been no change since then. And
I don’t have to work. Where have you ever seen a saber-toothed leopard digging in the earth and weaving? It’s so boring, I just want to rest now.”
"Boring? This shows that you are not empty enough." Xuan Weizi said.
Rosaleen shook her ears and asked, "Is emptiness a good thing?"
"Then let me ask you, what is boredom?" Xuan Weizi asked.
Rosaleen's telepathic answer was also feeble: "I just have nothing to do, and I can't cheer up at any time."
"Boredom is actually an experience caused by the object of attention not conforming to one's own values." Xuan Weizi said: "You two are bored, which shows that you still hold value judgments in your hearts."
These overly technical words made Rosalian a little irritated: "You are talking like this again, can't you say something to make Leopard understand?"
Xuan Weizi said: "Then let me ask you, why do you practice the skills I teach you?"
"It works. If it doesn't work, why practice it?" Rosalian replied without hesitation.
Xuan Weizi looked at Wolf, who also nodded and said: "Just... in order to become more powerful after practice, it is still useful."
"Useful, this is value. Pursuing usefulness, this is value judgment." Xuan Weizi said: "But there are some details in it that you usually ignore. The so-called 'useful', there must be a subject and an object, a subject and an object.
The relationship between them is the positive influence of the object on the subject. But does the object only have a positive influence on the subject?"
Wolf shook his head and said: "No, the Green Ring used to cultivate a kind of poisonous mushroom. After eating it, the berserker can increase his strength, but he will also become more crazy and insane."
"Yes, the impact of the object on the subject can be good or bad, and from a wider space and a longer time perspective, the impact of the object on the subject is inevitable, whether good or bad." Xuan Weizi said: "Ordinary
People observe and understand the world through their own original value judgments. However, the formation of value judgments is an extremely complex process.
It has both the instinct inherited from the species, the tradition caused by the environment of birth, the habits formed in life, and the concept of cognitive impact of learning... Haven't you noticed? Value judgments are constantly accumulated in this process, so what do you think about it?
Have the number of 'useful' judgments increased? Or decreased?"
"It's changed a lot," said Rosaleen.
"Less," Wolf replied.
"Wait! How can it be less?" Rosalin stood up on all fours and asked Wolf: "Don't you think the more you know, the more useful things you feel? Sandori just keeps learning, so she has
What is your achievement today?"
Wolf said with some confusion: "I can't explain clearly, but I think... why should it be 'useful'? Why should things in this world be 'useful' to us? Aren't we supposed to use them?"
"That's right! Isn't it necessary to continuously increase knowledge in order to use things better?" Rosalian snored angrily: "If this is not the case, why are the mages among the colonists so powerful? Isn't it because they know more?
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Wolf couldn't wrap his mind around it and looked at Xuan Weizi for an answer. The other party just said: "Everything in the world does not matter whether it is usable or not, but is differentiated by wisdom. The value judgment of 'useful' is based on various genetic instincts.
, conceptual habits, formed by cognitive weighing, which only judge a very small part of things, and only have an extremely biased and narrow understanding of the real world.
In fact, you are thinking from different perspectives. Rosaleen, you think that more knowledge is needed to better judge the value of things, while Wolf thinks that the concept itself restricts the ability to judge the value of things.
The reason why you are bored is because practicing skills does not make you continue to become stronger and does not satisfy your value judgments, so you cannot concentrate."
"So what does this have to do with emptiness?" Wolf asked.
Xuan Weizi smiled and said: "Can't you let go of your existing value judgments? Can't you let the inner emptiness filled with all kinds of value judgments go down? Even for a while. Why do you have to have a certain mindset when practicing skills?
What kind of purpose? Why must it achieve a certain value? Does it have to have any meaning if something exists in the world?
When you can eliminate value judgments, your true self will emerge. At that time, whether everything is 'useful' or not is only in your mind. Even 'harmful' can be transformed into 'useful', and 'useful' will also change.
It becomes 'harmful'. The so-called 'one yin and one yang is called Tao', and 'unpredictable yin and yang are called gods'. The mystery of the Tao lies here. You should understand it well!"