Driven by Profit

Linsey felt like she was just a passerby.

Once you have a clue that the Forest Veins have been attacked, go back and tell the wizards, and that's the end of it.

Everything that happened here was essentially none of his business.

But on her way back, Linsey saw a familiar figure.

Kang Qi, the Life Scholar had sought him out last night, was now sitting at the post station at the city gate, accompanied by several other awakened individuals, all wearing the standard cloaks of Life Scholar.

At this moment, these Life Scholar, with somber expressions, are engaged in a heated discussion.

Linsey quietly adjusted her Equipment Slot and then vaguely heard some conversations.

"This riot... a coincidence?"

"But... we can't leave here... we need to get to the bottom of this!"

"The Black Mountain World... is the priority..."

The sound quickly disappeared.

Ailini, who was driving the carriage, did not greet the Life Scholar, and the noise from the carriage also masked some of their voices.

Recalling what she heard, Linsey probably had some guesses.

Life Scholar are the de facto governing force in Lookout Point City.

The frequent forest disturbances have clearly caused them distress.

Under these circumstances, the work of sending people to the Black Mountain World was naturally affected and did not proceed as smoothly as before.

"Kang Qi." Ailini, sitting in the carriage, gently nudged Linsey's shoulder, her tone slightly complaining, "That guy is a ringleader; he likes to cause trouble for us at the market all the time."

Linsey didn't immediately offer her opinion, but instead tentatively replied, "In my experience, businessmen generally contribute to the development of cities?"

Elene was unsurprised by this. "Yes, but we are also Awakened Ones, so we are bound to be looked down upon by some people."

The two quickly returned to the Northeast District in the carriage.

Ailini dropped Linsey off at the door and then hurried off to the Commercial Street to the south.

The disturbance in the forest could be a source of panic for city dwellers.

However, businessmen may still be able to seize business opportunities from this.

Meanwhile, Linsey returned to the house, deep in thought.

"Mr. Linsey!" The moment the door opened, Rui Li jumped off the chair, her hand wobbling as she held a freshly whittled wooden board. "How's it outside? Is there trouble in the city?"

Linsey shook her head and said, "It's nothing serious."

"Lord Ke Saiwei Lait has appeased the forest, and things should be fine for the time being."

"Thank goodness the wizard is here." Rui Li breathed a sigh of relief. The fluffy white ears belonging to the Cha Luo Rabbit People on her head finally relaxed from their tense, erect state. "Then I can rest assured."

Rui Li led Linsey to the front hall of the cabin. "I made a sink according to your requirements. Do you think it's acceptable?"

Linsey planned where to place the plants.

The staggered wooden planks have been neatly arranged, and the required water tank is also located below them.

Linsey poured some water and checked it over.

Rui Li's craftsmanship is outstanding.

Her design not only fulfilled Linsey's requirements but also incorporated insertable wooden slots. This design allows for adjustments should future needs change.

"Rui Li, you did a really great job!"

Linsey was generous with her praise.

The Cha Luo Rabbit People smiled shyly and said, "You flatter me."

"As a way of repaying your trust, I will definitely work hard!"

That's what they're saying.

Linsey switched back to her tools and prepared to continue building her cabin.

Seeing this, Rui Li took the initiative to inquire about the upcoming tasks:

What do we do now?

"While dealing with the dining room and bedroom, we'll also make a batch of cabinets for storage."

"By the way, Mr. Linsey, your saw table is really very useful. Could I go back and tell other people about this structure so they can also imitate and use it?"

"Of course, no problem!"

"..."

Once you're back at work, time seems to fly by.

It was evening.

The day's work is over.

After enjoying a perfect meal in the living room, Rui Li left with a dazed look in her eyes.

Linsey tidied up her dirty clothes and then went to the wizard's house next door.

This is a simple one-story house.

There were no luxurious buildings, nor any sculptures or decorations that showed off their taste; the fence was even a little dirty.

It resembles a dwelling that can be seen everywhere in the countryside.

It is completely incomparable to the power of a Seventh Stage expert.

"..."

Linsey remained silent.

He turned his head and even found a cattle pen next to him.

The old wizard lived alone in the hut, and had no servants to attend to him, so he also took on the job of raising cattle.

The fence over the wizard's yard was open.

Linsey went straight in, calling out as she knocked on the door, "Lady Coseviette, are you home?"

"Please come in!"

The wizard's aged voice came from inside the house, along with the sound of chair legs scraping against the floor.

Linsey stepped forward and pushed open the door.

The door was unlocked, or perhaps there was no need to lock it.

Ke Saiwei Lait was sitting in the living room with two basins of water in front of her.

He was washing some fresh berries in his hands; these berries were dark purplish-red and shaped like acai berries.

The old wizard offered Linsey some. "These are freshly picked Black Eye Plum, would you like to try some?"

Linsey tasted some, and the fruit was sweet and sour.

Although it is not convenient to grow crops on a large scale in the Courtyard in the Forest, the resources produced by the forest world itself are quite abundant.

The two greeted each other.

Linsey quickly steered the conversation to her purpose for coming:

"Lord Ke Saiwei Lait, I also went out to check when the commotion occurred in the forest today."

The old wizard nodded gently. "Did you find anything?"

Linsey admitted, "The Forest Veins have been attacked by humans, which is why we have these problems today."

"..."

The old wizard was silent for a few seconds before speaking, "I am very grateful for your information."

"But because of this, you'll run into trouble next."

Linsey truthfully stated her plans. "I have things I plan to do, and I will soon be leaving Lookout Point City and also the Courtyard in the Forest."

"Even without intervening," a sigh flashed in the old wizard's cloudy eyes, "Some things are unavoidable."

Linsey is very confident about this:

"It doesn't matter, they can't possibly keep me here."

"Moreover, this matter has nothing to do with me. They have no reason to provoke someone who plans to leave this world."

The old wizard simply pointed out one thing. "But Linsey, you come from the Black Mountain."

Linsey's expression changed instantly.

Upon being reminded of this, he immediately realized where the problem lay.

The old wizard nodded in agreement, saying, "A world itself contains value, not to mention that you are the only one who understands that world best."

Once you understand the reasons behind it...

Linsey's reaction was naturally not too slow either:

"So the Life Scholar and the awakened members of the Merchant Guild have already set their sights on me."

"..."

The old wizard nodded slightly, without saying a word.

Linsey then tried asking:

"What if I told them everything I knew about the Black Mountain World in detail?"

The old wizard's view was not optimistic:

Greed often leads people to make some tragic choices.

"They may not physically assault you, but other forms of obstruction will always come one after another."

"..."

"I'm so sorry to bother you with my visit so late."

Linsey did not ask Ke Saiwei Lait to provide her with protection or make any other excessive demands.

He thanked the old wizard for his advice and then took his leave.

Only then did they step out of the fence.

Linsey took a few steps down the road at night and saw a pretty figure standing in front of her neighbor's house.

Because the distance was so short, Linsey didn't close the door when she went out.

Ailini was very polite; the young girl didn't barge into Linsey's house and waited quietly for Linsey's return.

The moonlight spread a bright, white carpet across the ground.

She walked forward with light steps, her pretty face as clear and white as spring water, her eyes bright and captivating. "Linsey, the night is truly enchanting tonight."