Departure

"So, just imagine it—if we put out word that we're recruiting and providing food and lodging, how many talented children would be willing to come?" Colin said softly.

Once upon a time, he had been one of those children. If he had not accidentally discovered a silver mine later on, he probably would not have been able to grow this strong.

He had also met a good teacher, one who had not swallowed up his discovery but had instead helped him protect his interests. That was why he had barely managed to secure a five-percent share in the silver mine.

After issuing the orders, Lin Sheng arranged for everyone to clear out all the various monsters entrenched in the surrounding areas.

Of course, they might not have been able to complete this mission smoothly on their own.

So Lin Sheng dispatched nearly a hundred sets of fifth-level arcane floating cannons in one go.

Each fifth-level arcane floating cannon was inscribed with fifty spell models. Naturally, their size had also expanded to that of watermelons.

Their offensive and defensive power, as well as their destructive force, had reached a terrifying level that inspired despair.

Each spell activation, aside from the elemental energy stored within it, also consumed five white crystals. At market price, that was equivalent to nearly a thousand gold coins.

And their power was beyond question. What did it mean for fifty fifth-level spells to erupt all at once?

It was equivalent to fifty fifth-level mages unleashing spells with all their strength at the same time.

Though it was only a one-time burst—due to material limitations, a fifth-level arcane floating cannon would explode from excessive strain after a single use.

But one use was enough.

Over the next few days, Lin Sheng used the various materials obtained from hunting