Chapter 394: The Statue
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“Felix, what’s the progress of our plan?” asked Su Wan.
“Everything is going smoothly for now. The unification of the underground world isn’t a far-fetched dream anymore,” said Felix.
The small areas around Dark Region City had all been brought under their jurisdiction. Those who refused to submit had been eliminated.
The plan to exchange food for weapons was also implemented steadily. At present, more than twenty thousand weapons had been exchanged for food, and more new weapons were being forged for future transactions.
This way, Su Wan could be in the underground world without having to invest much effort in it.
“You did very well, Felix,” said Su Wan. “I have some new ideas.”
“Please, do tell.” Felix looked serious.
“In order to maintain the leading position in the underground world’s weapon forging system, Dark Region City needs to make their forging technology accessible to all,” said Su Wan.
“Are you sure?” asked Felix in disbelief.
“Yes. In the future, Dark Region City can establish a Blacksmith’s Association. It will be an organization where blacksmiths from different places can share ideas and techniques,” said Su Wan. “At the same time, the professional blacksmiths could even choose to teach their craft in the organization. They could be generously rewarded. It will definitely encourage them to impart their knowledge to as many people as possible. This plan is still new, so I want your insight on it.”
Su Wan and Xu Yuan had come up with the plan, but they depended on Dark Region City to implement it.
The weapons business mainly targeted the Lords. If they wanted to continue doing business, they had to be one step ahead of the Lords and give them an offer that they couldn’t refuse. The Lords coveted high-level weapons as they leveled up. They would search for weapons in the underground world.
In such a situation, the exchange of knowledge would help to create better and more innovative weapons that might attract the Lords to invest more in the underground world.
However, for the plan to be effective, there needed to be incentives. Without incentives, no person would be willing to reveal the secrets of their craft.
Felix was in a daze. His desire to control the underground world as he saw fit was being challenged. He felt that knowledge was very precious. How could it be shared just like that?
Su Wan’s words made sense. He was positive that others might accept this idea too. No one would refuse to exchange and share new skills and ideas.
The other officials of Dark Region City were speechless.
“Lord Su Wan, you’re amazing!”
The exchange of ideas would remove hurdles and barriers that they currently faced. The exchange of knowledge would also give Dark Region City an opportunity to develop fast.
As long as the underground world continued forging new and high-level weapons, they didn’t have to worry about a lack of food and resources.
“The idea should be implemented gradually. Don’t be too rigid in the beginning. The idea needs to be implemented slowly so that people can ease into it. Otherwise, there will be problems,” said Xu Yuan.
“As you wish,” said Felix, and bowed.
“There’s still something important that you have to do. I want you to make a record listing all heroes in the underground world.”
“Yes, sir!” said Felix.
Felix knew about Xu Yuan’s reputation. No one dared to go against him, so implementing the idea wouldn’t be that difficult.
“Lord Su Wan, can I come along with you to the surface?” asked Felix suddenly.
“Of course! When the underground world is completely unified, you can visit the territory any time.”
In the future, the territory would still need Dark Region City to send troops if there was a war.
Felix was overjoyed. The longing to see the above world was engraved deep in their souls. Everybody in the underground world wished to see the surface.
Su Wan didn’t say anything further. After discussing the weapons exchange for the end of the month, Su Wan left. She made her way to Furnace City.
“Get someone to refine the ideas and formulate a plan to implement it within three days,” said Felix. “This is a mission directly from the Lord. Anyone who tries to sabotage it will be punished.”
“Yes, sir!” said the officials who were present in the room.
Felix didn’t say anything else. He looked outside the window. He was really looking forward to conquering the underground world.
At Furnace City, the soldiers guarding the gates saw two figures approaching them.
Some of the dwarves were about to blow the horn to alert everyone, but another dwarf stopped them.
“Idiot, that’s Lord Su Wan and her hero Xu Yuan!”
The dwarves looked at the two people in admiration.
Xu Yuan didn’t care. He ignored them all. He got the same treatment whenever he visited the underground world. He was used to it.
He crossed the city wall and prepared to land on the spacious central square. However, just as he was about to descend, Xu Yuan’s face darkened.
There was a 50-meter-tall statue in his line of sight.
The statue seemed to have been created by a master sculptor. What surprised them was the fact that the statue looked exactly like Xu Yuan.
Su Wan tried not to laugh.
Xu Yuan landed on the ground without a word. Two dwarves surrounded them..
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