Successor
Since dedicating himself to the construction of the camp, Linsey has had few opportunities to travel far from home.
This time, however, he had to take action himself once again.
According to the information provided by the elder Ryan.
In the far west, there exists an ancient Cinnabar Mine, which has long since exceeded the influence of the Banyan Forest.
In addition to helping the miners get to that place.
Linsey also planned to take a detour to the Messenger Hall near the Teleportation Courtyard.
There, the skills of the awakened are protected.
To break through defenses, one must accurately identify the authenticity and value of information.
Apart from Linsey, no one else in the entire camp possesses the corresponding ability.
This journey was long enough.
Because they brought many ordinary workers, it would take a full month just to get them to the location of the Teleportation Courtyard.
Fortunately, the roads Linsey oversaw the construction of provided assistance.
They saved a week and, on the night of the twentieth day, set up camp near the Teleportation Courtyard to rest.
The main purpose of this long journey was to acquire minerals, and Linsey had no intention of causing any unforeseen complications.
Night fell.
He simply opened the map and looked out at the Teleportation Courtyard that had brought him to this world.
It will be a little over a month before Linsey sets foot on the Wasteland, marking a full year.
The Teleportation Courtyard, which had been completely Slaughter, has been occupied by someone and signs of human activity have reappeared.
"It's been almost a year..."
"Construction and management take more time than anything else."
"And thinking about it this way—these kinds of games seem to be particularly time-consuming?"
Linsey sighed.
The Teleportation Courtyard in the distance has now been occupied by a group of people Red Marker.
Even without the corresponding Awakened Ones managing it, this place is still a one-way traffic artery, and anyone with a discerning eye wouldn't let it pass by.
"The changing of the guard..."
As Linsey, Vivian approached from across the campfire and sat down beside Linsey.
This child is clever, quick-witted, and good at socializing.
During her nearly one year in the Banyan Forest, she became a core member of the territory with a maturity beyond her years.
Linsey also went along with the trend and mentored Vivian.
Looking at the little girl in front of me now, I even feel like I'm teaching a successor.
Vivian began by saying:
"Lord Linsey, how far are we from that mine?"
Linsey estimated:
"It will take about two more months to get there."
"If no roads are built along the way, it will be difficult to speed up the journey."
Vivian mimicked Linsey's gesture, raising her young eyebrows:
"Such a long distance..."
"It's fine this time with you leading the team, but I'm afraid we can't guarantee safety for the subsequent trips to and from the mines."
Thanks to several crackdowns by armed soldiers, as well as the support of commercial technology.
Within the sphere of influence of the Banyan Forest, Linsey's caravans were guaranteed 100% safety. But beyond that boundary, the inhabitants of the surrounding Wasteland wouldn't care about the origins of such a caravan.
They even wanted to go to extremes.
If the reward is tempting enough, even those who stumble upon the Green Swamp will likely be kidnapped.
Linsey waved her hand:
"Don't worry, the soldiers we brought this time are specifically for maintaining the transport of ore."
"Moreover, this matter may seem dangerous, but it is also an opportunity to make a name for ourselves. By using this Trade Route to spread our reputation further, the future development of Banyan Forest will be smoother."
Vivian nodded thoughtfully:
"I see."
"Everything has two sides; a crisis, if handled properly, can be turned into an opportunity."
He saw that Vivian understood his thoughts.
Linsey smiled, then turned and pointed towards the distant Teleportation Courtyard under the starry night:
"Vivian, do you know where there?"
The little girl seemed a bit confused:
"There...?"
Linsey explained:
"That's the Teleportation Courtyard, and the teleportation array inside is still in good working order. As our power continues to grow and our influence expands to this point, this is the first place we need to control."
"If we can find Space Sorcerer willing to pledge allegiance, we can immediately establish contact with the Civilization world. Even if they don't offer any assistance, we can still benefit greatly through ordinary trade."
Vivian recalled a story she had heard in her childhood:
"I've heard about this from my father. Back then, many people didn't want to go to war, so they left the City of Law."
"They used teleportation arrays to travel to other worlds!"
A hint of nostalgia appeared on Linsey's face:
"That's right, I've met one really impressive person like that."
That was an experience in the Courtyard in the Forest.
Linsey was deeply impressed by Han Si Ke, the Law Knight dared to defy the organizers of the Seventh Stage and even rose to the Seventh Stage himself.
And Linsey didn't forget either.
Han Si Ke once stated clearly that he would definitely return to the City of Law in his lifetime.
Perhaps in some distant world, that steadfast man is also striving to get here.
"Other worlds".
Vivian's tone was somewhat confused:
"Lord Linsey, do you think I'll have the chance to see those worlds in the future?"
Linsey patted Vivian's head:
"Of course I do, I guarantee it!"
"..."
After leaving the Teleportation Courtyard, the laws of survival on the Wasteland became even more chaotic.
During their two-month journey, Linsey and his companions encountered a total of seven attacks. Three of these attacks came from wild animals, and four from humans.
The good news is that Linsey doesn't even have to lift a finger.
These dangerous refugees, whose leaders are generally around Third Stage in strength, are similar to those in the Sand Dune.
In contrast, consider the elite guards trained by Linsey.
In addition to being taught basic martial arts, they underwent two training sessions at the university, all focused on improving their combat skills.
In addition, there is professional training within the territory.
Frankly speaking, apart from the lack of Essence enhancement.
These ordinary people, in terms of pure technical skills, can reach the level of Second Stage warrior if they are outstanding!
In addition, a powerful crossbow was created through university research.
Sufficient quantity of high-quality weapons, training in group combat, and long-term training in war awareness.
With the cooperation of a regular legion.
They easily crushed almost every enemy they fought against the refugees in the Wasteland.
Two months later, Linsey and his team arrived at the location of the Cinnabar Mine on time.
This is a valley with jagged rocks.
Years of weathering have shaped the surrounding rocks into bizarre forms, and the Cinnabar Mine is located in one of the higher-altitude areas.
Linsey led the team in as usual.
Brush--
A sharp sound suddenly rang out in the air.
Linsey, who was walking at the front of the group, raised her head slightly, flicked her hand in the air, and instantly turned into a blur.
When he stopped moving, he had an arrow in his hand.
Linsey lowered her gaze.
The arrowhead was red; upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a stone arrow with a fine layer of cinnabar on its surface.
"Mercury Sulfide, for making arrowheads?"
Linsey's expression was somewhat subtle.
At the same time, someone shouted nervously from the direction from which the arrows came:
"Who are you? Get out!"
"Don't you know the rules here? If you want the Poisonous Cinnabar, follow the rules!"
"..."
Linsey did not respond immediately.
He weighed the arrow in his hand, looked at the rock where his opponent was hiding, and then shouted:
"We come with the sword of peace!"
"Now it's up to you which side to choose."
Then, Linsey exerted force with her palm.
He didn't even use a bow; he just used brute force to throw the arrow in the direction it came from!