But in less than half a day, that 9th Rank Archmage was carried back.
Seeing the miserable appearance of the mages in front of him, Faleau couldn't help getting angry. The people he had sent to probe the negotiations had all had their legs broken and all their teeth knocked out. If not for the fact that they were Archmages, their vitality would have long since surpassed that of ordinary people, they would have already died from the flu.
After helping his subordinate reattach his bones, he poured a Health Potion into his mouth. At that time, Faleau noticed a crystal in the mage's robes.
He picked up the crystal and poured a wisp of mana into it. Suddenly, the phantom of a young mage that seemed to be less than thirty years old appeared in the air. The young mage had an arrogant expression as he slightly raised his head, as if he was overlooking a group of ants. His overbearing and unquestionable voice echoed.
"I'll give you three days to consider. Submit to our Rodney Family, or perish!"
After a simple sentence, the phantom disappeared. Faleau didn't continue sending people to make contact with it, he instead mobilized the defensive forces. A group of Level 39 puppets that had been frozen were placed in the shadows to defend some important areas of the Gilded Rose. A large group of Level 39 puppets were guarding some important areas of the Gilded Rose.
As for the transportation of raw materials, they also changed their original transportation method. They no longer used airships to transport them. Apart from special precious materials, they didn't need to do any preliminary processing. They would put the raw ores or medicinal ingredients into spatial equipment and send them to the Odin Kingdom.
Although it was more troublesome and would increase the cost, it was the best method for now. On the other hand, he sent a magic beacon to Lin Yun and reported the current situation. The Rodney Family's unreasonable and overbearing style was no different from coercion.
Normal negotiation methods were completely useless. If the other side really relied on force, the Gilded Rose wouldn't be able to handle it with its current strength. The Gilded Rose's forces under the Heaven Rank could already be said to have formed a large-scale army, but they didn't have any Heaven Rank powerhouses.
Apart from Layford and Fortmore, there was only a Level 40 spider puppet guarding the Gilded Rose.
But that kind of power wouldn't be able to deal with the current situation, even Layford and Fortmore might be powerless. The other side's stance was clearly unreasonable. As for the Gilded Rose's allies in the Odin Kingdom, they had a good relationship with them and were second tier forces of the Odin Kingdom.
City in the Sky and the Henry Family were forces that had a good relationship with the Gilded Rose at the moment, and they had direct cooperation, either in terms of technology or channels. As for the Jackson Family, they only cooperated in purchasing.
In this situation, the other partners couldn't do much. After all, the Rodney Family was a first-tier force, so they wouldn't give any face to forces like the City in the Sky.
As for the Starry Sky College, there was no need to think about it. There were too many forces cooperating with the Starry Sky College, and these were only related to the alchemists nurtured by the Starry Sky College, some technical cooperation, and some research and development cooperation. Wanting to borrow the Starry Sky College's power to put pressure on the Rodney Family wasn't very possible. The Starry Sky College didn't involve itself in the conflicts of other forces.
Two days quickly passed, and at that time, Lin Yun brought Xiuban and the others back to Neverwinter City. After returning, he immediately learned the details of this matter.
Lin Yun had also heard of the Rodney Family. This was a Family with a relatively short inheritance, but within a millennium, they had accumulated a huge amount of wealth. He had heard from Morgan Henry that the Rodney Family's wealth was even greater than the Henry Family's.
The reason why the Henry Family couldn't enter the first-tier of the Odin Kingdom was because their top powerhouses weren't strong enough and they didn't have many bloodlines. Thus, they relied on their wealth to exchange for a large amount of things that could increase their strength. Every member of the Henry Family was armed to the teeth.
But the Rodney Family's top powerhouses were far more powerful than the Henry Family. Their current Patriarch was at the 4th Rank of the Heaven realm, and they had a lot of Heaven Rank powerhouses.
Just as Lin Yun finished reading all the information, Layford was led by someone and cautiously walked over. When he saw Lin Yun, he couldn't help revealing a trace of fear and worry. He was clearly afraid that Lin Yun would drive him away and vent his anger on the Jackson Family. At that time, he would truly be screwed.
Seeing Layford arrive, Faleau immediately explained this matter to Lin Yun in a low voice. He even took out the contract and showed it to Lin Yun.
After looking at the contract, Lin Yun had a strange expression because the paper used to carry the contract was specially made by the Gilded Rose. In this era, it could be said that no one could tamper with this kind of contract. The content of the contract was a contract to sell oneself.
Lin Yun handed the contract to Faleau for safekeeping and didn't say anything else. Since he had already signed such a harsh contract, Lin Yun wasn't afraid of Layford and Fortmore playing tricks. As long as the Jackson Family had a brain, they would know that their family's economic lifeline, or even their entire lifeline, had been in the hands of the Gilded Rose since the start of their cooperation.
On the contrary, it was even better now. The Gilded Rose had two more Heaven Rank security guards and he wouldn't have to occasionally think of getting rid of Layford and giving his soul to Shawn as a reward.
On Lin Yun 'shoulder, Shawn had a regretful expression. He was looking at Layford as if his soul was being torn apart, making Layford sweat profusely.
Layford sighed in relief when he saw that Lin Yun didn't seem to have any reaction.
'I'm really too smart, directly joining the Gilded Rose is the best way to avoid this crisis. Mafa Merlin is becoming more and more frightening. It has only been half a year and he already matured to the point where he can crush me like an ant.
Standing in front of him, I couldn't sense his existence at all with my magic power. I only felt that when he looked at me, it was like a terrifying beast was staring at me, and I was in danger of being torn apart at any time. If he wanted to kill me, I probably wouldn't have the strength to fight back.
'And that Ghost Wolf on his shoulder, such a terrifying guy. I can feel him staring at my soul, it's like … It's like he's staring at prey.
'Sh * t, I originally didn't know how to curry favor with Mafa Merlin, but it just so happens that I have one now.
'Those idiots of the Rodney Family are a bunch of nouveau riches, their ugly faces are really loathsome. They actually want to snatch Mafa Merlin's Gilded Rose?
'Haha …
'What a joke, unless they spare no expense and use all the power of their family to get rid of Mafa Merlin and overthrow the Gilded Rose, those idiots will definitely pay a disastrous price.
'I didn't know that the owner of the Gilded Rose was Mafa Merlin and that the Gilded Rose was only a rich and skilled alchemy chamber of commerce, but it's completely different with Mafa Merlin.
'Mafa Merlin really has too many allies, and his biggest backer is the Starry Sky College. For Mafa Merlin, the rarely seen Dean Gandaph personally appeared and punished one of their vice-deans. This is something that hasn't happened in a millennium.
'There was an idiot who told me that Mafa Merlin and Dean Gandaph had nothing to do with each other, haha, I almost fucking believed it.
'Fortunately, the idiots of the Rodney Family gave me the opportunity to ease our relationship. I believe that the information I obtained should be enough to make Mafa Merlin forgive me and let me stay in the Gilded Rose.'
"Sir Layford, what's the matter?"
Seeing Layford's strange expression, smiling and worrying, Faleau couldn't help breaking the silence.
Layford cautiously glanced at Lin Yun before unhesitantly telling him what he knew.
"Sir Mafa, I just got an important piece of information from a cousin of the Jackson Family.
"The idiots of the Rodney Family are preparing to attack our Gilded Rose's exhibition tomorrow and thoroughly disrupt the Gilded Rose's plans. Moreover, powerhouses of the Rodney Family might personally make a move, and the one leading them might be a 3rd Rank Heaven powerhouse.
"Moreover, they warned all the Families cooperating with the Gilded Rose to not meddle in other people's business or there would be trouble.
"I also got news that the material suppliers that contacted our Gilded Rose were warned by the Rodney Family that whoever supplies us with raw materials will be the Rodney Family's enemy.
"But rest assured, Sir Mafa, no matter who comes to cause trouble tomorrow, Sir Fortmore and I won't let them succeed!"
Layford righteously expressed his sincerity, stunning Shawn and Anderfa. This was a shameless role model.
Lin Yun couldn't react. The last time he saw Layford, he still had that arrogant look on his face, but this time, he seemed to be a completely different person.
After saying that, Layford dryly chuckled and left.
"Sir Faleau, I'll keep watching from the front. Maybe the idiots of the Rodney Family will come looking for trouble today …"
No one had expected the Rodney Family to attack the Gilded Rose's exhibition, but no one doubted the authenticity of this matter.
The Rodney Family had said that they would only give three days to consider. If they didn't submit to the Rodney Family within three days, they would come and destroy the Gilded Rose.
With the Rodney Family's unreasonable and tyrannical style, they might really do such a thing.
Even the Jackson Family dared to make a move in the Starry Sky College, so it wouldn't be surprising if the Rodney Family made a move in Neverwinter City.
The Starry Sky College's characteristics were bound to be different from other forces. Outside of some key areas, it was very common for people with backgrounds to fight in the Starry Sky College.
Fighting wasn't allowed in Neverwinter City. This rule wasn't very strict. Those with backgrounds and strength could fight each other in Neverwinter City, and the Starry Sky College wouldn't necessarily care.
The Rodney Family's tyrannical style made the Gilded Rose a bit passive. It was already the night of the second day, and the Rodney Family might come at dawn. Regardless of the outcome, it would affect the Gilded Rose's exhibition.
At that time, due to the pressure of the Rodney Family, many large projects might be stalled. Families with strength similar to the Jackson Family might give up on cooperating with the Gilded Rose. This would be a huge blow to the Gilded Rose, which had just started developing in the Odin Kingdom.
The Gilded Rose's expansion might also come to an end, especially the new branches that radiated out of Neverwinter City, they might not be able to open.
After all, if those branches wanted to open, they would have to cooperate with the local forces in order to proceed smoothly. And the forces of smaller cities might not even be as strong as the Jackson Family. How could they take the risk of offending an overbearing force like the Rodney Family to cooperate with the Gilded Rose?
But these methods wouldn't have much effect for the time being. The Rodney Family would attack the Gilded Rose's exhibition tomorrow. If the Gilded Rose didn't show enough strength, those forces eyeing the Gilded Rose would definitely ruthlessly pounce on it and tear off a piece of its flesh.
Faleau was truly anxious this time. Most of the troubles he had encountered before were in accordance with the rules of the game. Although they were troublesome, they could still be solved. But he had never encountered such a powerful guy that didn't follow the rules of the game.
"Alright, Faleau, don't worry, everything will go according to the plan. The exhibition will continue, you don't need to worry about tomorrow's matter, I'll be here in person."
With Lin Yun's guarantee, Faleau's worries didn't lessen much. After all, Lin Yun couldn't always guard the Gilded Rose. Unless the Gilded Rose's planned branch didn't open, there would be a lot of trouble later on.
Lin Yun wasn't too worried. After all, no matter how overbearing the Rodney Family was, they still had some face. Even if someone attacked the Gilded Rose's exhibition tomorrow, it wouldn't be the strongest member of the Rodney Family. That would completely break the rules of the game.
As long as it wasn't the strongest member of the Rodney Family, Lin Yun had nothing to worry about. He was already at the 2nd Rank of the Heaven realm, and his progress was very stable. With the Natural Demiplane, it was a lot easier for him to comprehend Laws compared to other Heaven Mages. Moreover, he also had 108,000 truth runes to comprehend, so his progress was very fast.
When his strength burst out, he already surpassed the peak of the 3rd Rank of the Heaven realm. He was only slightly weaker than a 4th Rank Heaven Mage.
His comprehension of the Spatial Law was relatively smooth, and as the Natural Demiplane started changing day and night, the Light and Darkness Laws within the Natural Demiplane also started evolving. Lin Yun could also come in contact with the Light and Darkness Laws in advance. Even if he couldn't comprehend them, he could come in contact with them in advance and observe the evolution of the Natural Demiplane.
Pabiete had already advanced to Level 43, but unfortunately, the seal on his memory module had yet to be unsealed. But this idea proved to be effective. As Pabiete kept increasing his level, the seal on his memory module would one day be unsealed.
After advancing to the Heaven Rank, Xiuban and Reina's strength increased very quickly. After a few battles, they thoroughly stabilized their power at the 1st Rank of the Heaven realm. Moreover, the two of them had extraordinary bloodlines and were terrifyingly powerful. Fighting a 2nd Rank Heaven Mage shouldn't be a problem.
Lin Yun wasn't worried about what would happen the next day, but since the other side wanted to come, he had to make the necessary preparations. Moreover, he had to quietly display the Gilded Rose's strength.
Time quickly passed, and the Gilded Rose was already crowded the next morning. With the exhibition these past few days, the Gilded Rose's business could be said to be the best in Neverwinter City. Whether it was an ordinary mage, a first-rate Archmage, or even a Heaven Rank powerhouse, they would all come to the Gilded Rose to purchase goods.
Especially the Gilded Rose's potions. Almost all the potions sold in the stores were in short supply, and no one who used them said that the Gilded Rose's potions were bad. For the same price, the Gilded Rose's potions were definitely the best in terms of quality and effect. That was enough.
After all, there was a saying that mages were the ones who lacked golds the most. Mages spent a lot of money, but their ability to earn golds was also very strong. They didn't care about the difference between a few golds. Instead, they cared about the quality of their potions. A slightly better potion might be the difference between life and death at a crucial moment.
By 9 in the morning, the Gilded Rose's people were already at their peak. The spatial expansion array within the store was already operating at its peak.
The twenty-meter-wide street in the middle of the eighteen stores had been expanded to over a kilometer by the array. There were many people, but it didn't seem crowded.
At this time, a group of mages suddenly opened a path at the entrance of the street, and a few black-robed mages with hoods covering their faces walked in. After coming in, they didn't hide their auras at all.
They were led by a man who didn't seem to be in his thirties. He had a thin and long face, deep eye sockets, and azure eyes flickering with light. He looked like an Undead wearing a layer of skin, and blue Soul Fires flickered in his eye sockets.
A rich aura of death spread out, as if a powerful Undead was pledging their territory.
Seeing the emblem on these mages' robes, the surrounding people's expressions changed and they all pulled away from these mages.
"Tuis Rodney, why is that terrifying guy here? Could it be that the rumors are true? The Rodney Family fancies the Gilded Rose? "
"Keep your voice down, Tuis is a terrifying Necromancer. Anyone who offends him will be turned into terrifying Undead creatures …"
Tuis' lips curled up as if he was very satisfied with the fear of the people around him. Necromancers had been nightmarish existences for a very long time. Even now, people's impression of Necromancers was that they were cruel, powerful, and mysterious …
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