After a full discussion with Ron, Li Ran left the castle hall with satisfaction.
Li Ran and Ron decided that the Starwind Mercenary Group would supply explosive crossbow bolts to the Wolf Fortress and organize manpower to further trial-produce new magic bombs that could be carried by griffins.
In terms of settlement method, the various weapons and battlefield assistance provided by the Star Wind Mercenary Group will be directly allocated gold coins from the principal’s finance.
If the intensity of the war increases and the principality's finances are tight, food and other materials can also be used as equivalents.
At the same time, Li Ran and Ron agreed that the root cause of the current crisis in the Wolf Principality lies in the indecision and continued loss of Adventer power.
Not only are the internal descendants continuing to flee, but the external descendants also lack the motivation to assist.
With the major guilds having ambiguous attitudes and clinging to their own territory and refusing to organize assistance, players from the Falcon Principality, the Bull Principality and the Silver City State, due to the high cost of time and space portal transmission over long distances, few are willing to come to help.
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What's more, to die on the battlefield with the meager stipend from the guild is totally worth the loss.
It can be said that only by stabilizing the two major guilds can the situation in the principality be stabilized.
On this basis, the right way to solve the problem is to increase the attraction of the Wolf Principality to the descendants and "drain traffic" to the battlefield.
Coincidentally, Lu Xiao, the president of the Xiaoyao Sanren Guild, had just recently applied to Grand Duke Ron, requesting to meet with Li Ran.
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Lu Xiao came to Ben Wolf Castle feeling anxious.
He showed the guard the warrant issued by Archduke Ron, climbed the spiral staircase, and arrived at the sixth floor of the castle.
Finally, after walking through the arc-shaped corridor and walking across an empty bridge, we arrived at the attached castle where the Starwind Mercenary Group was stationed.
The black dragon was lying on the terrace of the castle on guard. When Lu Xiao walked by, the dragon's power radiated made his hair stand on end.
Lu Xiao immediately explained: "It was Grand Duke Ron who asked me to come!"
Only then did the black dragon extinguish the fireworks in his throat.
Lu Xiao walked to the castle and knocked on the door.
With a heartbreaking creaking sound, a gap opened in the thick riveted door.
A chic female knight appeared behind the door.
"Hello, I am Lu Xiao, the president of Xiaoyao Sanren, here to meet with Captain Black."
"Okay, please follow me."
Lu Xiao keenly noticed that there was a silver star gryphon emblem on the female knight's breastplate.
Is that the logo of the Starwind Mercenary Group?
After leading Lu Xiao into the room, the female knight left.
Lu Xiao finally met the mysterious mercenary leader.
He was sitting behind the desk, wearing a pair of pitch-black armor. The dark gold patterns on the armor had a classical and heavy aesthetic, and his ink-dyed cloak hung casually on the ground.
The wide black hood hid his face well.
The most important thing is that the Yashan natives cannot see other people's information cards, but Lu Xiao, as the descendant, can see them clearly.
The information card of the mercenary leader is the same as that of Archduke Ron, both are a string of question marks.
【???】
【???】
[Attribute rating:???]
This means that the gap in level and strength between the observer and the observed is too high.
This mercenary leader, like Grand Duke Ron, is an aboriginal strongman of level seven or above!
It's hard to imagine what he went through to become the ruler of angels and dragons, undead and dark elves.
As Lu Xiao walked into the room, he introduced himself: "Hello, Captain Black, I am Lu Xiao, the president of Xiaoyao Sanren."
"A young descendant..." the man in black robe said in a hoarse voice. He pointed to the soft chair in front of the desk, "Please sit down. Now that the machine clan has not attacked the Wolf Fortress, we can slowly talk about it."
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Lu Xiao adjusted his priest's robe and sat down.
There is a cup on the desk.
The other party has already prepared a drink for him.
The cup smelled of wine, and Lu Xiao couldn't help but frown slightly.
Does this mercenary captain have a hobby of drinking? Then he shouldn't entertain guests with wine.
Just as he was wondering, the other party said mysteriously: "President Lu, please have a taste of the drink in front of you."
Although it was not up to standard, Lu Xiao did not mind drinking less alcohol in order to seek cooperation.
He picked up the cup and took a sip.
Lu Xiao's eyes suddenly lit up.
Different from the common ales in pubs, the liquor in the cup is very clear and exudes a mellow malt aroma.
Although the temperature of the ale is room temperature, it has a natural chill when you drink it.
Different from the viscous taste of ordinary ale, this ale melts instantly in the mouth, and the sound of a large number of bubbles bursting echoes in the skull.
It's like a refreshing avalanche falling on the tip of your tongue!
After the faint sweetness, what lingers between the lips and teeth is a wilderness scent from nature.
This breath eventually turns bitter, bringing an original sweetness that is more intoxicating than coffee and strong tea, elevating the complex taste and psychedelic experience of this drink to another level.
Lu Xiao has never experienced such a unique taste and aroma of ale in real life.
"Mr. Black, where does such excellent ale come from?"
Li Ran smiled inwardly.
He used the best batch specially prepared by the brewmaster of Starwind City to serve Lu Xiao. It was not surprising that he had such a reaction.
But on the surface, Li Ran still smiled calmly and said: "Don't worry, President Lu, just drink it up. There is a whole barrel here."
Lu Xiao picked up the cup and drank the remaining wild wheat wine in one gulp.
Li Ran continued: "President Lu, you control a powerful Adventist Guild, which can influence the outcome of the battlefield. I heard that you mentioned to Grand Duke Ron that the Xiaoyao Sanren Guild wanted to withdraw from the evil forces.
Wolf Principality?”
Lu Xiao explained: "As a guild that has been operating in the Wolf Principality since the server was launched, we are unwilling to go to this point. Evacuation will be a lose-lose situation for both parties."
"But the dilemma of the Wolf Principality is a fact. At present, we see no hope of defeating the mechanical tribe. If things really come to that point, we will have to evacuate."
Li Ran nodded and said what he had been planning for a long time:
"So, what if I give you a task?"
Lu Xiao frowned deeply and asked in confusion: "Mission?"
Li Ran's voice was mysterious and dark: "I will give you a legendary hidden mission ring."
"As long as you complete it, I will give you a reward that is unimaginable to all descendants."
"I can let you reach the other side that no one can reach, and I can let you glimpse part of the truth of this world."
"I will make you my fellow traveler."
Seeing Lu Xiao's shocked expression, Li Ran laughed secretly in his heart.
Some of these words are true, such as "reaching the other side that no one can reach."
If through cooperation and testing, Lu Xiao and the Xiaoyao Sanren Guild meet Li Ran's requirements, then they will be eligible to join the Star Wind Leader.
As a powerful force of descendants, they will understand Li Ran's secrets, fight against Li Ran's enemies, and share the dividends of the development of the Star Wind Territory.
The premise is that under Li Ran's absolute control, a player who loses control will undoubtedly be a disaster.
He will gradually realize this through a secret and complete plan.
Lu Xiao couldn't answer for a while.
Li Ran gave him a fatal blow: "Are you wondering if this is a fraud mission?"
"No, the Lord of Starwind will keep his word. President Lu, are those dragons, undead and dark elves false?"
"This is a huge opportunity. I will only choose one collaborator. If you don't have full confidence, I will consider cooperating with other adventer guilds."
Lu Xiao seemed to wake up from a dream and immediately asked: "What are the requirements for this legendary hidden mission ring?"
Li Ran said calmly: "Since it is a mission circle, it is a series of interrelated long-term mission lines. I can only tell you that the current phased goal is to destroy the Gate of Divine Punishment."
"The rest, you just need to do as I ask."
"The tasks I issue will be within your capabilities, and I will never deliberately make things difficult for you. The rewards for these tasks will be beyond your imagination, such as..."
"For example?" A drop of cold sweat slid down Lu Xiao's forehead.
"For example, I can give you the exclusive right to sell the ale you just tasted."
"For another example, I have some clues about the hidden race, maybe I can share them with you..."
Lu Xiao sensed the huge opportunity contained in this mission and said seriously: "If this legendary hidden mission is true, I will definitely lead the guild to work hard to complete it."
"Very good," Li Ran nodded. "Now there is an urgent task that you need to do. Purchase the following materials in large quantities at market prices. A transport fleet will come to you in a week to receive the goods: sewer slime monster gel.
The eyes of the evil eye, the tentacles of the illithid, the digestive juices of the life-spinning spider..."
Lu Xiao couldn't help but feel nauseous, "What do you want these things for?"
Li Ran said mysteriously: "You don't have to worry about this, you just need to do it."
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Qingjiang City, Nanying Village.
Lao Chai looked at the top-ranked video on the Beep barrage video list in shock. The title of the video was concise and concise:
"I received a legendary hidden mission ring!"
Lao Chai clicked on the video.
Lu Xiao's big face was revealed on the camera.
"Hello everyone, this is the Xiaoyao Sanren Guild, and I am your President Lu."
"Since the last video, many friends have expressed curiosity about the Starwind Mercenary Group. Who is it that can have so many high-level hidden racial units at the same time?" Lu Xiao said with a mysterious face.
"In order to find out, I successfully met with the mercenary captain using the contacts I have developed in the Wolf Principality for many years! Now I will take you to the meeting site..."
As soon as the screen went black, it immediately switched to a lower-definition screen with "Abnormal Shooting" marked in the upper right corner.
From behind the desk, the voice of the man in black came out:
"I will give you a legendary hidden mission ring."
"As long as you complete it, I will give you a reward that is unimaginable to all descendants."
"I can let you reach the other side that no one can reach, and I can let you glimpse part of the truth of this world."
"I will make you my fellow traveler."
The screen turned and Lu Xiao appeared in front of a bar.
A tall glass of clear yellow wine and a beautifully packaged gray-purple medicine bottle were placed on the bar.
Lu Xiao exaggerated: "What is unbelievable is that, as you have seen with your own eyes, I received the legendary hidden mission ring released by the other party in the name of the Xiaoyao Sanren Guild!"
"As everyone has guessed, I am now more and more convinced that this Mr. Black is much more than just a mercenary leader!"
Lu Xiao put away his excited expression and said with a smile: "Regardless of his true identity and the purpose of issuing the mission, now, we have received the first batch of mission rewards."
Lao Chai held his breath before the screen of the projected bracelet being released.
Lu Xiao picked up the beautifully packaged gray-purple potion bottle and shared the information card.
【Soul Refining Potion】
【Epic/Special】
[Effect: The user immediately loses 30% of his health and replenishes 15% of his magic power]
Lao Chai gradually widened his eyes.
This kind of potion that instantly replenishes magic power is very rare. Only rich players can afford expensive magic crystals. Only high-level spell-casting monsters have a small probability of being produced. The highest-grade magic crystals can only restore 5% of the magic value instantly.
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The emergence of soul refining potion will set off a storm in the magic supplement market!
Lu Xiao said calmly: "Next, I will demonstrate the effect to everyone."
He shared his information card.
【Lu Xiao】
[Level 5 Human Priest/Adventor]
[Status: Health 100%/Magic 5% (exhausted)/Energy 100%/Hunger 100%]
[Attribute rating: strength b agility c magic b physical strength b]
【talent】
Holy Light Affinity: Rare talent, the healing effect is increased by 20%
Infinite Strength: Epic talent, strength rating increased by 1 level
Body of Tiger and Wolf: Epic talent, physical strength rating increased by 1 level
Lu Xiao immediately unscrewed the bottle cap and drank the soul refining potion.
"vomit--"
The priest's face turned purple and he spat out a mouthful of blood. It was obvious that his internal organs had been severely damaged, and even his mind was in a trance for a moment.
Miraculously, as Lu Xiao's health value dropped to 70%, the original 5% magic value actually increased to 20% in an instant.
Lu Xiao wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, used the restored magic power to release several healing spells to treat the injured body, and said proudly: "I won't say more about the powerful effect of the Soul Refining Potion, this is an epoch-making
Blessed are the mages of the Silver City State and the priests of the Empire, all professions with magical powers can use it!"
"For the sake of fairness, we have put the first batch of 1,000 soul-refining potions in the auction house for players to bid and test the effects."
"Next, with the advancement of the legendary hidden mission ring, the Xiaoyao Sanren Guild will obtain more soul refining potions, which will be prioritized for use in the frontline battles of the Wolf Principality and supplied to first-line players."
"Captain Black has promised that when the Gate of Divine Punishment is destroyed and the economy and production of the Wolf Principality are restored, he will organize the normal production of soul refining potions, lower the market price, and sell them to the market in the development zone to benefit the general public.
Players in the pioneer area!”
"So," Lu Xiaoli said confidently, "players please pay attention to the Wolf Principality battlefield!"
"Although the current situation is difficult, the Machine Tribe claims to overthrow the Wolf Principality within six months, but I believe that as long as we get your support, the situation in the Wolf Principality can be turned around!"
"Once again, players are welcome to join the Xiaoyao Sanren Guild and support the battlefield of the Wolf Principality! Our base city is Silver Fang City. Players can go to the Xiaoyao Sanren Guild Hall at No. 888 Rusty Water Street, Yinya City to register as a member and enjoy high subsidies and benefits!
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Lu Xiao walked behind the bar, picked up the glass of ale, and smiled brightly at the camera: "At the same time, we have developed a new type of ale, which I call 'Starwind Beer'."
"It tastes better than most products on the market and has a unique flavor. It is now available in bars in major cities in the Principality of Wolf. Players are welcome to come and taste it!"
Lu Xiao drank the Xingfeng beer in one gulp, wiped away the beer foam on his lips with his tongue, and showed a satisfied smile.
"Viewers of Bibidanmu.com, cheers to the victory of the Wolf Principality!"
Lao Chai, an alcoholic, drooled just looking at the distinctive color of the ale.
"I really want to try it. Lu Xiao has always been very conscientious in advertising. Starwind Beer must be so damn delicious!"
Just because of this drink, I want to base my character in the Wolf Principality!
After the video ended, Lao Chai opened the comment area.