Chapter 506: Section 293: Dragon Power Knight
The Dragon-man youth spoke calmly, “Without a doubt, the Saber Gang is a colossal presence in Snowbird Port.”
“My initiation of the valiant duel has somewhat shaken the status and prestige of the Saber Gang.”
“Most people watch with amusement, and many harbor ulterior motives, hoping for both the Saber Gang and our Mercenary Group to be injured in the process, exposing weakness and flaws for them to exploit!”
“We are now standing in the eye of the storm and must be even more careful and cautious.”
“Now that we have reached this point and have demonstrated our strength, we have achieved our original goal.”
“Next, we need to control the scale of this struggle, to prevent the fighting from escalating and intensifying conflicts.”
“The upcoming duel between me and Teng Donglang honestly has made individual victory or loss unimportant.”
“Of course, I have always had a craving for victory.”
Upon hearing the Dragon-man youth’s words, Zi Di couldn’t help but show admiration and affection.
The Dragon-man youth was not only a warrior. More importantly, he was an outstanding leader.
He could see the bigger picture, grasp reality, analyze pros and cons, place himself in a secondary position, and make decisions that were best for the collective.
He was a very reliable leader who gave people a sense of security.
The Dragon-man youth continued, “As for these invitations, I will politely decline them all. Even Bu Quan’s invitation.”
“I have already thought of a reason.”
“During the fight with Xiong Ju, I suffered damage from the Penetration, and I need time to recover.”
“What Penetration?” Zi Di immediately showed a look of concern and worry.
“Of course, it’s false. It’s just an excuse,” the Dragon-man youth said with a smile, explaining further.
He shared with Zi Di his speculations about the Evil Eye, without any reservation or concealment.
“Additionally, let me tell you some good news. After absorbing the experience from the Big Arena Badge, I surprisingly mastered the Penetration.”
This news made Zi Di’s eyes widen in shock.
Her eyes sparkled, genuinely delighted for the Dragon-man youth.
“This is really amazing! You know, understanding Penetration is extremely difficult.”
“It’s a huge gain!”
“Who would have thought that by using the Big Arena Badge, one could also master Penetration through this method?”
“I can’t wait to see the faces of the top brass of the Saber Gang when they hear this news. Ha ha, Xiong Ju had to consume three Penetration potions in a row, and his chances of mastering Penetration are very low. They wanted to use Penetration against you, but it ended up empowering their opponent.”
“Wait, can we use this method to our advantage?”
“In the future, could we buy Penetration potions and use the Big Arena Badge to train some capable subordinates to master Penetration?”
Thinking of this, Zi Di showed a troubled expression.
“Unfortunately, Penetration potions are quite rare in the potions market. They typically appear at auctions and sell at high prices.”
“Ah, even the War Merchant’s database doesn’t have a recipe for Penetration cultivation potions. The Eastern Monastery guards the formula tightly and has put in a lot of effort. To buy Penetration potions, we need specific channels and connections. Just having money isn’t enough.”
The Dragon-man youth laughed heartily and with a playful gesture, pretended to flick Zi Di’s nose, “What are you thinking about?”
“I have already mastered Penetration and have the Big Arena Badge.”
“I just need to let others wear the Big Arena Badge and have them fight me. During the fight, I’ll continually use Penetration.”
“Like this, others will absorb the combat experience, and then they could master Penetration, couldn’t they?”
“Ah?!” Zi Di looked dumbfounded.
She was a Pharmacist, often thinking in terms of potions, and thus had made a silly mistake.
After realizing it, Zi Di couldn’t help but sigh, “The Big Arena Badge is really useful. With this method, we could mass-produce fighters with Penetration, right?”
But the Dragon-man youth showed a look of hesitation, “We can try, but it may not be that simple!”
“Logically speaking, even though Penetration potions and the Big Arena Badge are rare, so long as one is willing to pay the price, large forces should be able to secure both.”
“If such a method were successful, large forces would have already accomplished it. Yet, I have never heard of any success stories.”
Zi Di also agreed with this analysis, “There might be obstacles we’re unaware of, but it’s worth a try.”
The Dragon-man youth nodded, “I plan to try it on Zong Ge first.”
“If he can master Penetration, it would be a significant boost for us.”
Zi Di hesitated, but then nodded, not voicing any objections.
The Dragon-man youth mused, “The battle with Xiong Ju made me realize that with my current ability, facing Teng Dongland would likely lead to more losses than wins.”
“Although losing to a Golden Level is something anyone can understand.”
“But if I could defeat Teng Donglang in a duel, the rewards would be immense! It would also be the most advantageous outcome for the Mercenary Group.”
“Therefore, I will use this time of supposed recovery to secure as much time as possible and during this period, do everything to enhance my combative strength and add to my arsenal.”
“What I need most now is time!”
“The more time I have, the better prepared I will be, and the stronger my abilities will become.”
“Externally, we should make every effort to acquire equipment, equipment of the Golden Level.”
“We also need to collect biological materials for the Blood Core to absorb.”
“Any kind of Bloodline Mutation might provide me with unexpected assistance.”
“For example, this time when I faced Penetration, the fat from the Sea Oil Dragon offered great protection.”
Zi Di nodded repeatedly, obediently saying, “My lord, I will follow your guidance.”
“Using Penetration as an excuse is really good.”
“I believe even the Saber Gang will be fooled because Xiong Ju did indeed take a Penetration pill, and they are completely unaware of the existence of the Blood Core.”
“They will think that you endured the pain to defeat Xiong Ju, with serious internal injuries.”
“The internal injuries to the organs cannot be seen from the outside.”
“Everyone is eagerly anticipating your confrontation with Teng Donglang, but this excuse, once given, will be recognized and accepted by all.”
“You were the one who initiated the brave duel, you hold the initiative.”
“Although the Saber Gang is huge, they can only passively wait for your challenge. In this respect, they are completely on the defensive. Now, the remaining three heads of the gang, and their leader, must be feeling very uncomfortable.”
Zi Di chuckled mischievously, her expression playful.
The Dragon-man youth spoke solemnly, “Don’t be complacent.”
“The opponents are a gang and may resort to underhanded tactics.”
“Just like what happened in the dueling field, didn’t they interfere? The Snowbird Duel Arena, the largest dueling field in Snowbird Port, failed to notice it.”
Zi Di put away her smile, saying seriously, “I’ve already planned it out.”
“Next, we’re going to collect alchemy materials on a large scale.”
“Focus on Dragon Corpses, gunpowder flowers, and materials that help test blood with Magic Potions.”
“As an arms dealer, it’s justifiable for us to collect alchemy materials on a large scale for a long time. No explanation is needed from us; others have already come up with reasons for us.”
“To take on Teng Donglang, we need to acquire Golden Level equipment at all costs. However, this could likely be obstructed by the Saber Gang.”
“Lastly, we need to sell potions to establish a preliminary stable source of income.”
“I have already chosen a potion, named ‘Dragon Strength Rider.'”
“This potion is specifically for mounts, granting them the strength and physical ability of a Dragon for a short period of time.”
“We have examined the market here and found many potions for mounts, but none will compete with ‘Dragon Strength Rider.'”
The Dragon-man youth quickly recalled what he had seen and heard, along with the vast intelligence he had gathered.
He couldn’t help but praise Zi Di’s choice with applause.
Alchemy technology in the Kingdom of Ice Sculptures is highly developed, with many Alchemists and Alchemy Masters.
After all, the main species here is the Snow Elf.
The Elves have much higher Magic talent than the Human Race.
Typically, potions for humans, when placed in the marketplace of the Kingdom of Ice Sculptures, face immense competition.
Zi Di’s choice was indeed a novel approach, targeting mounts.
Crucially, there are indeed many mounts in the Kingdom of Ice Sculptures.
The most common are the sled dogs.
There are giant sled dogs capable of pulling heavy loads alone, as well as the well-coordinated regular sled dog teams.
Apart from sled dogs, there are also horses, deer, and Land Birds.
In the coastal port cities, there are even aquatic mounts like dolphins, walruses, seals, seahorses, and surfing starfishes.
“Even though I am not a professional, I think the ‘Dragon Strength Rider’ potion will have a great market here,” praised the Dragon-man youth to Zi Di, “You have always been great in this aspect!”
Zi Di reveled in the flattery from her beloved, laughing, “The one I should thank the most is the War Merchant. His database contains so many potion formulas; I merely chose the most suitable one.”
Zi Di said it casually, but in reality, most people couldn’t achieve this.
Her business acumen was extraordinary.
Only such business talent and ability could allow her to pick the most appropriate potion from the vast array.
“Once our strength becomes greater, we’ll have even more outstanding potions to offer.”
“These potions will definitely have competitive market potential!”
“We stand on the shoulders of an Alchemy Grandmaster.”
“And furthermore, if we can find a place to safely and secretly produce alchemy arms, that would even be better.”
“Many powers that witnessed yesterday’s brave duel are our potential customers.”
Just the thought of the wonderful scene of making a fortune and amassing gold daily made the Ghost Girl’s eyes sparkle with golden light.
Survivors on Mysterious Monster Island had been through life-threatening challenges.
Great danger was also a great opportunity.
But most of what was obtained from Mysterious Monster Island could not yet be monetized.
Only with sufficient strength could one possess the matching wealth!
As the Chairman of the Purple Vine Chamber of Commerce, Zi Di had a profound understanding of this.