Chapter 516: Section 303: Golden Equipment Has Arrived
For the outcome of this duel, the referee was not surprised at all.
He walked to the center of the arena with resentment and announced the result of the duel to the empty stands.
“I won, I finally won.”
“It wasn’t easy, not easy at all!”
Having won this victory, Ban Langen felt relieved.
He could finally peacefully detach from his rooted state.
His figure quickly shrank, reverting to his previous mobile state.
However, the joy on his face did not last long.
Because on his way out of the arena, he overheard the audience’s discussions and conversations.
“Did you hear? The Saber Gang started troubles with the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps early today. They first had Ban Langen issue a challenge, then had the dock officers and investigation team cause trouble.”
“They were just bullying the outsider.”
“The Saber Gang is too despicable!”
“With this, the situation for the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps looks bleak.”
“Thankfully, the City Lord timely sent a team of alchemists to help repair the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps’ demon energy ship and their Golden Level cannons.”
“Because the City Lord intervened, the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps was saved from danger.”
“The City Lord is wise!”
“The Saber Gang is disgraceful, it deserves to be dealt with.”
“Actually, just last night, the Long Fu squad leader, despite being injured, had a secret meeting with the City Lord to secure substantial support.”
“It seems the Long Fu squad leader is not only exceptional in combat but also a qualified leader. He foresaw this coming.”
“According to reliable information, Long Fu also purchased a large amount of Golden Level equipment from the City Lord.”
“What? This should make for a good show!”
“Long Fu squad leader, nearly unarmed, managed to defeat the fully-armed Xiong Ju for the ultimate victory. If he was fully armed, Xiong Ju would stand even less of a chance.”
“I really want to see Long Fu squad leader’s duel against Teng Donglang now.”
“I wonder what that Golden Equipment is exactly? If he bought some strong unique treasures, Teng Donglang certainly won’t have an easy time.”
“Not necessarily! If Long Fu squad leader is only good at fistfighting, using unfamiliar weapons rashly might become a huge vulnerability.”
“Teng Donglang is very powerful, despite not fighting much in recent years. Being a leader of the Saber Gang isn’t something just anyone can manage.”
Upon hearing all these discussions, Ban Langen’s joy of victory instantly vanished.
“How’s the City Lord helping the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps any different from openly supporting them?”
“Is the City Lord using the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps as a leverage against us, the Saber Gang?”
“No, that’s unlikely. Ever since he became the City Lord, he has coexisted peacefully with our Saber Gang. Initially, when he first became the City Lord, he even specially hosted a banquet for Teng Donglang to discuss governance policies.”
“So, he is fond of Long Fu, purely appreciating him and wanting to form a good relationship?”
Ban Langen pondered the thoughts of those in superior positions.
This state of mind was a microcosm of the current state of the Saber Gang.
No one expected the Snowbird Port City Lord to suddenly act this way.
This had a significant impact on the Saber Gang.
Because of the City Lord’s intervention, many of their tactics could no longer be used.
If not for the City Lord’s protection, the Saber Gang had meticulously prepared more troubles for the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps – a third wave, a fourth wave, and even more.
They would have used various reasons to inspect the ships of the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps, attempting to disgrace them.
During the inspections, they would make every effort to gather intelligence on the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps, probing their details. They would even plant incriminating evidence if possible.
When you’re in the jianghu, you can’t help yourself.
The turmoil initiated by the Dragon-man youth now swept up his own entity, endangering the entire mercenary group.
Indeed, ever since he forcefully purchased that Giant-sized Intelligence Potion, the strategic battle between the Saber Gang and the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps had begun.
A true winner must be decided to stop their feud.
After nearly a whole day of training with Zong Ge, the Dragon-man youth was exhausted.
Yet at the same time, he felt immensely satisfied. A whole day of training had brought him significant progress, visibly recognizable.
Before dinner.
The City Lord’s mansion sent over another team.
This group, led by four Silver Level leaders, consisted of the rest being elite City Lord’s guards. They were armed escorts, bringing with them seven large boxes.
On the way, they attracted countless gazes.
The team successfully arrived at the docks and completed the handover with the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps.
Cash was exchanged for goods.
Inside the boxes were the supplies that the Dragon-man youth had purchased from the City Lord the previous night.
Two boxes were filled with Magic Beast meat and such.
Various kinds of Alchemy Materials filled four boxes to the brim.
The remaining box contained the Golden Level items, the most valuable part of this escorted shipment.
The Dragon-man youth opened the last box, personally inspecting these Golden Level items.
A massive Golden Level longbow, without matching arrows.
Five three-pronged darts, with sharp edges, flickering cold light.
The Golden Level harpoon was a long-handled weapon, about the same height as the Dragon-man youth.
In addition, there was a set of Golden Level Array plates.
These were specifically requested by the Dragon-man youth from the City Lord of Snowbird Port. He hadn’t expected to receive them the first time they met.
When these Array plates were assembled, they could form a complete, portable Array.
Of course, the plates were currently blank.
To establish any particular Array, an Alchemist would first need to construct it on each plate, then assemble them together.
Regarding the construction of the Bloodline Purification Array, the Dragon-man youth had discussed it with Zi Di but had not yet finalized a plan.
Hiring external Alchemists to build parts of the Array in the plates carried the risk of leaks.
If the Bloodline Purification Array were exposed, it would be unbearable for the current Dragon-man youth and the entire Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps.
But these preparations still needed to be made.
It’s best to be ahead, prepared for any situation.
The Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps, wielding substantial funds, was following the correct strategy by investing ahead of time.
This was the first exchange.
As per the arrangement between the Dragon-man youth and the City Lord of Snowbird Port, there were to be two more transactions.
This was because the Dragon-man youth’s order was enormous.
The City Lord of Snowbird Port couldn’t bring out all the goods at once.
The items on the inventory list weren’t unique to him personally.
Instead, the entire network and channels behind him were selling these items externally.
The same inventory list was also in the hands of other faction leaders.
The resources the City Lord of Snowbird Port sold were just a portion of those listed.
So, gathering them required time.
After sending off the city lord’s entourage, the Dragon-man youth fell into a troubled joy.
He had purchased much Golden Level equipment, but storing it had become a problem.
“We need a spatial Storage Device, and this Storage Device must be at least Golden Level.”
These resources and equipment belonged collectively.
The Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps had a corresponding armed system.
For instance, the Alchemy Crossbows and Firearms used by the mercenaries were collectively owned and stored in the armory in normal times.
They were only issued urgently during combat.
Previously, the high command of the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps had promised the mercenaries: as long as their achievements were sufficient, the Alchemy Crossbows and Firearms would become their private property, which undoubtedly ignited their fierce fighting spirit.
This time, the large amount of equipment and supplies the Dragon-man youth purchased from the City Lord of Snowbird Port were also collectively owned.
The treasures bought on the auction at Twin Eyes Island were of the same nature.
Regarding their use, allocation as needed was the primary principle.
Thus, the Death Replacement Puppet was initially given to the Dragon-man youth. He was the most critical person in the entire team.
Then, when Cang Xu needed to take a risky trip to attend the Undead Gathering, the Dragon-man youth proactively gave it to Cang Xu because, considering the situation at the time, Cang Xu needed it more.
In fact, the outside world always believed: The Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps possessed a Golden Level Storage Device.
This misconception stemmed from the fight between the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps and Rou Cang.
But in reality, the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps didn’t have such a high-end arrangement.
Zi Di sighed, “It’s difficult to purchase a Golden Level spatial Storage Device. Such treasures are almost extinct in the market, only possibly seen at auctions.”
“The list provided by the City Lord of Snowbird Port already surpasses the normal market. But there is no spatial Storage Device on that list.”
Zi Di educated the Dragon-man youth on the market situation.
Low-level storage equipment was quite common.
For example, the Human Skin Storage Bag formerly made by Cang Xu.
But once the level reaches Golden, or even higher, it becomes very rare.
High-end space devices are not only difficult to manufacture and require premium materials but are also subject to a significant external factor.
That is the strict control of major powers!
Because high-level space devices have a significant impact. When used properly, they can change the outcome of a large battle, whether transporting war materials or troops, they are key factors that greatly influence the direction of the war.
Zi Di thought: Instead of hoping to purchase a Golden Level spatial Storage Device from the market, it might be more reliable to enhance our own alchemy abilities and create one ourselves in the future.
After dinner, the Dragon-man youth openly left the docks again.
The carriage carried him along the way.
This time his target was the Treasure Gold Chamber of Commerce.
The Treasure Gold Chamber of Commerce was one of the six major guilds of the Holy Bright Empire and of course had a branch in Snowbird Port.
Such guilds usually maintained a neutral position, not openly supporting others or different forces like the City Lord of Snowbird Port.
However, in reality, the relationship between guilds and mercenary groups was often closer.
Factions such as the Saber Gang often stood opposed to guilds, collecting protection fees, and even extorting from the guilds.
The Dragon-man youth believed: This tendency was enough to secure some support from the guild.
He didn’t need much support.
His main goal was to further purchase Golden Level items through the channels of the guild.
After all, he had the money!
And the main business of the Treasure Gold Chamber of Commerce was selling various items manufactured through alchemy.