Although Merlin was very dissatisfied with the Aksu Empire, she still hoped that one day Zhao Hai would be able to return to the Imperial Capital and become a great aristocrat who could call the wind and summon the rain. That would mean that the Buda Clan had truly gained the recognition of those old aristocrats, and would become truly powerful.
What Merlin didn't know was that Zhao Hai didn't have any plans to return to the Imperial Capital, nor did he want to gain the recognition of those old aristocrats. In Zhao Hai's view, the recognition of those old aristocrats had nothing to do with him. If they recognized him, then he would live his life. If they didn't recognize him, then he would still live his life. As long as he had strength, it didn't matter if they recognized him or not.
It was no wonder that the two's views were so different. Merlin had lived in the Ark Continent since she was a child. This was a world where the aristocrats were respected. Being able to gain the recognition of those old aristocrats was the goal of the new aristocrats. Gaining recognition meant that they were true aristocrats. Otherwise, they would be called nouveau riche.
On the other hand, in the Earth that Zhao Hai lived in, there was no such thing as aristocrats. So what if you were an aristocrat? As long as you had money in your hands, you were an aristocrat. As long as you had strength, you couldn't refuse to recognize me. Therefore, Zhao Hai simply didn't care about being recognized as an aristocrat.
However, he would still study very seriously and better understand this world. As long as he did this, he would be able to develop the Buda Clan as quickly as possible and gain even more strength.
After returning to the study, Zhao Hai wasn't in a hurry to look at those miscellaneous notes. He carefully looked around the study and found that there really weren't any enlightenment books. The simplest ones were probably only the basics of Battle Qi and Magic. Zhao Hai picked up those things and glanced at them. He found that they were all very mysterious. If there was no one to guide him and he only relied on books to learn, then he feared that he wouldn't be able to learn anything. In addition, he drank the Water of Nothingness, so he couldn't learn Battle Qi or Magic. Therefore, he didn't care and threw them to the side after a few glances.
In the end, Zhao Hai still focused his gaze on the miscellaneous notes. However, when he flipped through the miscellaneous books, he really found something good. It was a book about calligraphy.
This book about calligraphy very carefully introduced the uses of several kinds of brushes on the desk. Zhao Hai also understood that the brushes on the desk weren't just for show. Moreover, each of them had their own uses.
Writing brushes were used for writing and drawing. Generally, only those who were particularly fond of calligraphy would use them. There were also some mages who would use writing brushes when making large magic scrolls. This was because the magic arrays needed to be drawn on the scrolls were relatively large.
Feather brushes were the main brushes used to make magic scrolls. Because the strokes were relatively thin, they could be used to make small to medium sized magic scrolls.
As for those pens that were similar to fountain pens, they were usually used to write and record. This was because the pen inside could store ink, allowing one to write a lot of words. It was very convenient. However, this kind of pen couldn't be used to make magic scrolls. This was because the conductivity of metals was very poor. Generally, mages wouldn't have any metal on their bodies, which would affect the use of magic. Of course, there were some special metals that had a very good conductivity. However, those metals were very expensive, so no one would be willing to use them to make pens.
Charcoal pens were used specifically for alchemy. They were generally used to draw some blueprints or draw some sketches.
Zhao Hai understood that the brushes on the desk weren't for show. Each of them had their own uses, and each of them had a different use.
In the miscellaneous notes, Zhao Hai also saw that the Great Nobles in the continent would use a brush to sign important words. This was a symbol of their status.
This made Zhao Hai pleasantly surprised. When Zhao Hai was on Earth, he always wanted to learn calligraphy. Unfortunately, at that time, he didn't have any money and didn't have a teacher. In the end, his wish was left unfulfilled. He didn't expect that calligraphy would also exist in this world. It seems like his wish was going to come true.
However, Zhao Hai could only remember the usage of these brushes. If he wanted to learn calligraphy right now, then it would be unrealistic. There were too many things to do in the Black Wasteland, so he didn't have the time to learn calligraphy.
Zhao Hai spent the afternoon in the study room. When it was two o 'clock in the afternoon, someone suddenly knocked on the door. Zhao Hai stared blankly and said, "Who is it?"
Rockhead's voice was heard from the outside, "Young Master, we have already picked up several stones. Please help us transport them back."
Zhao Hai put down the book and walked to the door. He opened it and said, "Let's go." Then he took the lead and walked out. Rockhead quickly followed behind him.
While walking outside, Zhao Hai said, "Are you still mining in that cave?"
Rockhead nodded and said, "Yes, Young Master. Ann looked at several caves and said that the stones in that cave were the easiest to mine. Moreover, the stones produced in that cave aren't iron ore. It's best to use them as rollers and grinds. Maybe because it's not iron ore, the Dwarves didn't mine it."
Zhao Hai nodded and said, "You must pay attention to your safety. Right now, our Buda Clan only has so many people. We can't afford to lose any more. Every time we lose a person, our strength would weaken. I had you follow them because I'm afraid that they would be too rash."
Rockhead nodded, he understood what Zhao Hai meant. Under the encouragement of Zhao Hai's release of the slaves, the enthusiasm of the slaves was very high. However, they were a little too impatient, they should pay attention to this point.
The two talked as they walked outside the castle. The women were still weaving straw mats, but they didn't see Daisy and Meg's figures.
Zhao Hai didn't go any further and just followed Rockhead out of the castle. When the two went up the mountain, Zhao Hai noticed that there was a straw shed at the top of the mountain. Zhao Hai pointed to the shed and said, "Is that shed at the top of the mountain the sentry post I told you about?"
Rockhead nodded and said, "Yes, Grandma Merlin asked us to help build a small shed. There are two people in the shed looking after it. Every two hours or so, someone will go and change the guard."
Zhao Hai nodded. Merlin was really worthy of being a member of the Buda Clan. The Buda Clan started out with military exploits. When Merlin was young, she had followed the army many times. Naturally, she was very familiar with the arrangement of sentry posts.
At this time, a shadow suddenly came running from the mountain, shouting loudly. Although Zhao Hai didn't hear what he was shouting, his heart couldn't help but sink. He immediately turned to Rockhead and said, "Rockhead, quickly go to the cave and have everyone return to the castle. Then you go find Blockhead and have them return to the castle. I'll go look for Meg and the others."
Just as he was about to leave, Rockhead pulled Zhao Hai back and said, "Young Master, I'll go look for them. You go back to the castle immediately. The Buda Clan can't do without you. If something happens, immediately go back to the Space."
Zhao Hai stared, then his face sank as he said, "Don't talk nonsense. I'm the Patriarch of the Buda Clan. At this time, how could I shrink back? Go quickly." Then he lifted his foot and walked forward.
Rockhead quickly ran in front of him and knelt on the ground. He hugged Zhao Hai's leg and said, "Young Master, quickly go back to the castle. The Buda Clan can't do without you. If we don't have you, then we'll all be finished. Young Master."
Zhao Hai looked at Rockhead's appearance and knew that if he didn't agree, then Rockhead wouldn't move. He knew about Rockhead's stubbornness. He still remembered the scene of the two brothers holding swords against each other's necks.
Zhao Hai nodded and said, "Alright, then you go immediately. I'll go back to the castle and have everyone go to the inner castle first." Rockhead complied and stood up.
At this time, the figure ran in front of Zhao Hai and knelt down, "Master, there are a lot of Magic Beasts and Undead on the other side of the mountain. They're climbing up the mountain."
Zhao Hai immediately asked, "Is there anyone in the shed?"
The person immediately replied, "Yes, they're still on the mountain." Zhao Hai angrily said, "Idiot, why haven't they come down yet? Rockhead, quickly go up the mountain and call that guy down." Rockhead complied and immediately turned around and ran.
Zhao Hai turned to the kneeling slave and asked, "What's your name?"
The person immediately replied, "Replying to the Master, I'm called Lin."
Zhao Hai nodded, "Go back to the castle and look for Grandma Merlin. See if she's in the castle. If she's not, then tell the people who are weaving the grass to go to the inner castle. This is my order, go quickly."
Lin complied, then he jumped up and ran towards the castle. Zhao Hai also knew that he couldn't run as fast as Lin, so he let Lin pass the message.
Zhao Hai also started running towards the castle. However, his body wasn't good. After running a few steps, he was already panting.
When Zhao Hai returned to the castle, he discovered that the people who were weaving the grass had already entered the inner castle. When he arrived at the inner castle, he saw Merlin standing there. Everyone was looking at Zhao Hai uneasily.
When Merlin saw that Zhao Hai had returned, she immediately went to his side and asked, "Master, what should we do now?"
Zhao Hai took a few breaths and said, "Grandma Merlin, immediately count the people and see how many people are in the courtyard. I'll go to the castle now. When everyone returns, immediately tell them to close the castle gate."
Merlin quickly said, "Master, you stay here and count the people. I'll go to the gate." After saying that, she quickly walked out, not giving Zhao Hai a chance to object.
Zhao Hai impatiently looked at Merlin's back. Merlin really took care of him and always put him in the safest place. However, Zhao Hai also knew that he didn't have any means to protect himself, so he could only do this.
He turned his head and looked at the people standing in the inner castle. Now, except for Lin, all of them were women. There were more than 30 of them. Zhao Hai immediately said, "Everyone, line up."
When they heard Zhao Hai's words, the slaves immediately stood in line. The speed was so fast that it greatly exceeded Zhao Hai's expectations.
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