Lu Xingshi quickly began purchasing the materials needed to make bombs. Little by little, he had gathered seven or eight tenths of them. Even if he could not obtain the rest, it was not a major problem.
Then came the construction of ballista carts, trebuchets, and the like.
The savings in the treasury dropped by quite a bit, but it did not damage the territory's foundations.
After that, the Butler returned, travel-worn and dusty.
This time, not only had he brought back the original "Earth Element Breathing Technique," he had also brought back ten bottles of White Rock Potion.
It truly came as something of a surprise to Lu Xingshi.
His worst expectation had been that the Butler would return empty-handed. He had not expected him to bring back two things at once.
As for Grand Duke Haipa's retaliation, there had not been the slightest sign of it. Everything was calm and peaceful.
"The royal family told us to continue researching perfume without worry. As for Grand Duke Haipa, the royal family will handle him for us."
"My lord, the Landon Family has once again received the royal family's favor." After handing the items to Lu Xingshi, the Butler spoke excitedly.
Only then did Lu Xingshi understand why Grand Duke Haipa had not made a move.
He had most likely been hammered hard by the royal family and forced to lower his banners and still his drums.
In the end, Grand Duke Haipa had been the one to break the rules first. Besides, it was only an illegitimate son and a white glove who had died. It was hardly a big deal.
If Grand Duke Haipa dared cut off the royal family's source of wealth, the royal family would dare let him understand why he was merely the ruler of