Bloodfang Island and the Proprietress

Jiang Chuan distributed a series of tasks. The children's affairs were handed over to Edmund. Jiang Chuan assigned the island's defense and repairs to Laurie. Jiang Chuan also wanted to bring Old Jack over, as surviving on such a large island without a doctor would be very difficult.

Jiang Chuan called Kelly over. Looking at the frail figure, Jiang Chuan felt a pang in his heart. This was an age for innocence and joy, yet Kelly had been trained into a killing machine by the Bloodfang Gang.

Jiang Chuan looked at Kelly and smiled, "Today, come with me to a place. Let's test your abilities and talent."

Kelly had no complaints about Jiang Chuan's arrangements. In his heart, the Guild Leader was the savior of himself and his sister. He didn't care if he died, but if anything happened to his sister, Kelly would never forgive himself. Since the Guild Leader had promised to protect his sister's safety, she would surely be safe on Bloodfang Island.

Kelly said, "Guild Leader, before the Bloodfang Gang was destroyed, the people here trained us in many killing techniques and stealth skills."

Jiang Chuan looked at the child before him and said, "Did they let you handle firearms, or Hextech weapons?"

Kelly recalled his memories and said, "Guild Leader, they used to train us with firearms, but that course was canceled after Logan accidentally killed an instructor during training."

Jiang Chuan smiled, "I'm going to form a six-person squad. They need to have superb agility and mental fortitude, and also be able to read and write. Are you willing to join?"

Kelly looked at Jiang Chuan with determined eyes and asked, "Guild Leader, is this squad dangerous?"

Jiang Chuan didn't intend to deceive Kelly. He looked at Kelly and said, "This squad will undergo the highest intensity training. There's a possibility of death during training, and the missions they undertake are the most dangerous. You can think about it for a few more days before giving me your answer. If you agree, you will recruit the other five members."

Kelly lowered his head and pondered for a moment, "Guild Leader, if I die, what will happen to my sister?"

Jiang Chuan smiled, "If you truly die, I will take good care of your sister. She will never be exposed to danger in her lifetime."

Kelly smiled, "Guild Leader, I am willing to be a member of that squad!"

Jiang Chuan said sternly, "Everything I've said is not a joke. You need to think carefully and not be careless!"

Kelly looked into Jiang Chuan's eyes and said firmly, "Guild Leader, for the time I spent with the Bloodfang Gang, my sister was the only one who kept me going. I am willing to fight for her better life."

Jiang Chuan looked at Kelly and said calmly, "I will not let you die. Your squad will operate like everyone else normally. Whenever a mission comes, you will transform into merchants, nobles, or even beggars. After the enemy gathers intelligence, we will deliver a heavy blow to them. This is your mission. However, even if you fall into an enemy encirclement, I have a way to rescue you."

Kelly said firmly, "Understood, Guild Leader. I will help you recruit the best team!"

Jiang Chuan thought about forming a secret squad among these children. They would be proficient in assassination, firearms, and academics, essentially a comprehensive special forces unit. He couldn't do everything himself. Once these children grew up, they would be his capable helpers.

Jiang Chuan smiled, "Oh, right. From now on, this team will be called Heaven's Punishment. You can go now."

This team could only maintain six members. Jiang Chuan needed extremely sophisticated weapons, whether modern rifles or the Hextech of Valoran. It seemed Jiang Chuan needed to recruit an alchemist.

"The firearms in this world are still in a blank stage in terms of their mid-section. There are no detailed manufacturing methods for automatic rifles or sniper rifles. Although Hextech exists, it is expensive and scarce. Unlike modern automatic rifles, which not only have good performance but are also cheaper, they can be mass-produced by a factory. As the foundation for my future on Bloodfang Island, this needs to be managed well."

Jiang Chuan spread the parchment on the table and took out a quill to start drawing the construction of Bloodfang Island's city walls.

"This island has a good location, which is the cliff on the east side. Below the cliff are dense stone pillars. This can be used as a base camp for construction. Moreover, there is a small slope in front. A heavy machine gun can block all the paths. Enclosing it with a city wall and mounting cannons on the walls would be like a water bucket!"

Jiang Chuan called Laurie over and asked, "Do you know anyone or any team in Bilgewater that can build city walls?"

Laurie thought for a moment and said, "Guild Leader, there is no one in Bilgewater who can build city walls. Furthermore, building city walls is time-consuming and labor-intensive, so there are no people or teams in Bilgewater who can build city walls."

Jiang Chuan frowned, "None? That makes things difficult."

Jiang Chuan thought of that blood-pumping proprietress...

Night fell, and Jiang Chuan arrived at the tavern. The proprietress stood behind the counter as always, watching the debauched patrons.

Jiang Chuan sat on a high stool at the bar and said, "Are there any builders or teams in Bilgewater who can construct city walls?"

The proprietress frowned, "Construct city walls? What do you need city walls for?"

Jiang Chuan took a swig of beer, "I've taken Bloodfang Island. I need a city, not just an island."

The proprietress exclaimed in surprise, "The envoy standing on the Titan's shoulders... was that you?"

Jiang Chuan didn't deny it. "It was me."

The proprietress had already been surprised by Jiang Chuan too many times: Pyke's harpoon, taking Bloodfang Island, the man standing on the Titan's shoulders.

The proprietress couldn't find any adjectives to describe the man before her. Perhaps 'monster' would be more fitting.

The proprietress calmly replied, "No one in Bilgewater builds city walls. However, I can help you bring someone from Demacia. No nation on this continent is better at building city walls than Demacia."

Jiang Chuan mused, "Demacia? Then can you bring an alchemist from Piltover or Zaun for me? Price is negotiable."

The proprietress: "Two thousand gold coins, or a secret I don't know."

Jiang Chuan nodded, "Alright, two thousand gold coins. How many days for the round trip?"

The proprietress raised three elegant fingers, "Three months."

Jiang Chuan almost spat out his beer, "Three months! Why would it take that long?"

The proprietress's eyelids twitched, "Everyone in Bilgewater knows that even under calm seas, it takes three months to reach distant Demacia. If there are any issues with the beast tide, it could take around four months. Didn't you know?"

Jiang Chuan frowned, "I just can't wait that long. Over three months is too long."

The proprietress said with alluring eyes, "So, the alchemist and the craftsmen, do you still want them?"

Jiang Chuan said plainly, "Yes, of course I do. If there are no craftsmen, surely I can find a blacksmith in Bilgewater."

The proprietress: "Blacksmith? There's one, but you might not be able to hire him."

Jiang Chuan's interest was piqued by the proprietress's words, "Can't hire him? Is this blacksmith very famous?"

The proprietress smiled, "Gangplank's cannons were made by him. What do you think?"

Jiang Chuan took a drink, "Give me his address. But you still need to bring me the alchemist and craftsmen. Have someone pick them up from Bloodfang Island later."

The proprietress narrowed her eyes as she looked at Jiang Chuan, "I'd like to see if you can persuade that stubborn old man."

Jiang Chuan walked out of the tavern, mentally planning how to turn his small island into a sturdy mini-fortress. Given the island's size, it could indeed become a large fortress. However, Jiang Chuan remembered that Soul Night began from the sea, and the island's construction needed to be perfect to withstand it...