(Thanks to Xu Yu for the 100-yuan reward!)
Was Fenna the biggest winner of this raid on Scholomance?
No, it's not.
Late at night, Jiang Jie stood on the mountain near Chillwind Camp, listening to everything that Alexei's soul inside the Barov Family Longsword told him. He was certain that he was the biggest beneficiary!
The Barov Family's wealth is simply enormous!
In fact, when Alexei cooperated with Kel'Thuzad, he was careful to only contribute the family's apparent wealth and connections. The wealth and connections hidden in the shadows and unknown to others were known only to him!
For example, there's a manor in the Arathi Highlands; for example, someone has been quietly funding a mysterious organization in Tirisfal Glades for centuries; for example, a naval lieutenant commander in the Kul Tiras navy is a member of the Barov Family...
No matter how crazy he gets, he can't put all his eggs in one basket! Especially not a thousand-year-old family with businesses spanning several kingdoms! Completely destroying it is really difficult!
Even a centipede, though dead, does not stiffen.
Why was he resurrected as Undead after he died, and imprisoned in the deepest room, forbidden to leave even a step?
It's because the Cult of the Damned wants to get the remaining wealth of the Barov Family from him!
And now, all of this belongs to Jiang Jie!
Of course, this wealth is scattered throughout the Lordaeron, and even in the distant Elwynn Forest, the Barov Family has businesses, though these are insignificant compared to the businesses of Lordaeron and the Kingdom of Alterac.
Do you really think the Barov Family only has Caer Darrow left?
Yes, this is the only publicly visible and eye-catching territory, but who knows how many other scattered and unknown properties there are!
It will take a long time to acquire all these assets; we can't rush it, we have to take it slowly.
Revive the Barov Family and become the new patriarch?
hehe.
Let's talk about it later.
Throughout the afternoon, he, along with Fenna and Jaina, led ninety percent of Chillwind Camp's soldiers in a massive attack on Caer Darrow Island, completely annihilating the thousands of Undead entrenched on the island, and then escorted the refugees back to Chillwind Camp.
They cannot decide how to settle these refugees on their own; they must go to Lordaeron and consult with Princess Calia, and even other nobles and rulers.
Alone atop the peak, with the cold wind constantly blowing, Jiang Jie remained calm and composed.
Suddenly, a small insect flew by. Jiang Jie swiftly made a move, transforming his Internal Energy into Fly-Catching hand, and caught the insect.
Jiang Jie felt no joy whatsoever, because the little worm was already dead, crushed to death by the hand of Internal Energy.
It's really hard, so very hard!
"We still need to train hard!" Jiang Jie shook his head and entered the game pod.
" Xiao Feng, is there any way to help me improve my strength as quickly as possible?" Jiang Jie asked as soon as he saw Xiao Feng.
Time was of the essence; he didn't have any more time to cultivate slowly!
Arthas is about to return, and the true chaos is about to begin. The Third War is raging, and one fierce battle after another awaits him!
In such chaotic times, no one can guarantee they won't be affected. Escaping is useless; increasing one's strength is the only solution!
"Yes, I can find you ten thousand ways to quickly increase your strength." Xiao Feng counted on his fingers. "The first method is to switch to cultivating certain demonic or evil arts with extremely fast cultivation speed. For example, there's a technique called Whale-Swallowing Art, which can directly devour the spiritual energy of heaven and earth... well, all kinds of energy. In one night, it can open up all the meridians in your body and advance to the Xiantian!"
"A Xiantian realm cultivator overnight?" Jiang Jie's eyes lit up, but he immediately shook his head, saying, "There must be some drawbacks, right?"
Xiao Feng nodded and said, "Of course! There's no such thing as a free lunch. The Whale-Swallowing Art requires extremely high physical fitness."
It was specifically developed for certain races in the Milky Way with naturally superior physical abilities. Many humans have also tried to learn it, but the success rate... is probably one in ten thousand! Only one in ten thousand succeeds...
Jiang Jie was speechless at the proportions!
"What will happen if we fail?" Jiang Jie curiously.
"Failure? Imagine, what would happen if Xiantian -level energy surged into your body overnight? Bang, it would explode! As dazzling as fireworks! Like... a beautiful bubble, a fleeting spark..." Xiao Feng made a gesture, then pointed, and a 3D image of a human self-destructing appeared in front of Jiang Jie: "Look, that's it."
Jiang Jie didn't want this to happen, so he could only shake his head helplessly. "Is there any other way?"
Xiao Feng said, "Yes! For example, some gene-enhancing drugs can open up all your meridians with just one injection! These drugs are priceless, but the problem is you can't get them now, it's not like we're in the Milky Way 35th century! There are also some naturally occurring elixirs that can help you Xiantian to the Innate Realm without any side effects. I don't know if they exist in this world, why don't you go look for them?"
So, are you playing a trick on me?
Jiang Jie sighed, " Xiao Feng, can you give me something reliable? Don't waste our time, okay? The energy in the game pod is very precious!"
"Boring... Okay, okay, I'm not kidding anymore." Xiao Feng pouted, looking a little unhappy, and said, "There's a method that's perfect for you: electroconvulsive therapy!"
Electroconvulsive therapy?
Isn't this some kind of treatment for internet addiction? Xiao Feng, what happened to being reliable?
"Don't look at me like that, I'm serious," Xiao Feng said. "There was once a professor surnamed Yang in ancient times who used electroconvulsive therapy to treat internet addiction. Although it failed and was condemned by society, the principle behind this method is correct. The human body contains all sorts of complex bioelectric currents. Through precise manipulation, stimulating and guiding these bioelectric currents can help transform the human body and break through meridians and acupoints. This method was widely used in the 35th century and had an extremely high success rate!"
Jiang Jie gritted his teeth.
Okay, Xiao Feng, you're the boss, you're right about everything. Anyway, you can't break the AI's rules, you won't hurt me!
" Xiao Feng, do I have the means right now? Where would I get the electricity? Do you expect me to go to Gnomeregan?" Jiang Jie helplessly.
These days, it seems only the Gnomes city of Gnomeregan has such advanced technology, right? I wonder if the Goblin on Kezan can do it.
"The gaming pod! The gaming pod itself can provide electrotherapy to help you open up various meridians and acupoints, and there are no side effects!" Xiao Feng said, "I didn't mention it before because this method consumes a lot of energy, and your energy reserves are simply not enough!"
Energy?
It's just money, isn't it?
It's no big deal!
Jiang Jie secretly made up his mind:
Once we get back to Lordaeron, we'll buy tons of mana potions and then try out electroshock therapy!
Jiang Jie slept soundly that night.
The next morning, he, along with Fenna and Jaina, teleported to Lordaeron, then went to the royal palace and met Princess Calia.