After two hours, Lin Yun left the alchemy laboratory and took a nap in his bedroom on the 2nd floor.
The dozen core spell matrices of the Fanrusen Formula were truly too exhausting. Even with Lin Yun's abilities, he wanted to rest several times during that day, but the Cloud Tower's manuscripts were being passed around too quickly, one after the other. Lin Yun clenched his teeth and persevered.
Naturally, this perseverance wasn't in vain. Star Sage Joy already promised that Hogg would bring the Cloud Tower's True Spirit Magic Tool, the Black Death Rune, to Thousand Sails City within three days.
Moreover, Lin Yun could use it for as long as three months!
This was a huge favor. Among the numerous True Spirit Magic Tools of the Cloud Tower, only the Black Death Rune was always in the hands of the strongest mage, and it had never been lent out for over a millennium. If not for Lin Yun completing the calculations of a dozen core spell matrices of the Fanrusen Formula, which was too sensational, he might not have been able to borrow the Black Death Rune from Star Sage Joy.
It was because the Black Death Rune could absorb the Soul Fires of undead lifeforms and transform those Soul Fires into mana to strengthen the Magic Tool Incarnation. It was rumored that when the Black Death Rune's Incarnation was strengthened to its limit, its power could even surpass the Archmage realm. The Black Death Rune would thus transform into a genuine Extraordinary Magic Tool.
In fact, the Cloud Tower had never given up on this endeavor. Lin Yun remembered that during the middle of the Planar Colonization Era, the Cloud Tower had tried to conquer the Undead Plane several times in order to absorb the boundless Soul Fires and transform the Black Death Rune into an Extraordinary Magic Tool. Unfortunately, they had failed several times, and the Cloud Tower itself was greatly weakened. If not for the Black Tower having a long and drawn-out battle with the Gaugass Battlemages, the Cloud Tower might not have existed during the peak of the magic era.
Naturally, the black runes Hogg brought this time definitely didn't include the Magic Tool Incarnation.
After all, a True Spirit Magic Tool like the Black Death Rune was already the foundation of the Cloud Tower. No matter how grateful Star Sage Joy was to Lin Yun, he wouldn't joke about the foundation of the Cloud Tower. Lending the Black Death Rune wasn't a big deal, but Lin Yun also had the Magic Tool Incarnation, which meant that the Black Death Rune could change owners.
However, this was also what Lin Yun hoped for …
After all, what Lin Yun wanted was the Black Death Rune.
The Black Death Rune absorbed the mana transformed by the Soul Fire. Lin Yun planned to use it to nurture that batch of 5th Rank Mages, but if the Magic Tool Incarnation followed, would the converted mana belong to him or him?
Three months would be enough for that batch of 5th Rank Mages to reach the Great Mage realm.
The only unfortunate thing was that the mana transformed by the Soul Fire wasn't very pure. It could be used to construct a Mana Whirlpool, but it wasn't enough to construct a Magic Conducting Rune. Otherwise, Lin Yun could have used the Black Death Rune to make that batch of 5th Rank Mages reach an even higher realm.
Because the Planar Path to the Undead Plane had yet to be discovered, the Bone Plane controlled by Lin Yun was already the largest producer of Soul Fires in all of Noscent. In this regard, even the Cloud Tower with the Black Death Rune didn't have such a unique advantage like Lin Yun.
Naturally, this was on the premise that Lin Yun could obtain the Book of Death and let that batch of 5th Rank Mages enter and leave the Bone Plane at any time.
Now that Lin Yun had prepared everything, he only needed to wait for that batch of mining puppets to be completed before Lin Yun could officially start the plan.
In the next two or three days, Lin Yun had nothing to do. He would go to the alchemy workshop every day to check on the progress of the alchemy puppets. The rest of the time would be spent in the alchemy laboratory, replenishing the potions consumed in the prince tomb, and giving pointers to Faleau when he had time.
On the morning of the 3rd day, Lin Yun arrived at the Gilded Rose very early, because Hogg had said that he would arrive today.
In the end, Lin Yun waited for an hour, but Hogg didn't show up. Instead, the Watson Family arrived.
This time, the Watson Family's arrival was a lot more formal.
A few dozen followers, six Great Mages, two High Mages, and one High Mage.
Although this lineup couldn't be considered first-rate in Thousand Sails City, it was definitely first-rate. Moreover, it couldn't be forgotten that this was only the Watson Family's lineup for negotiations.
This time, the Watson Family had indeed come to negotiate.
Because as soon as the High Mage entered, he introduced himself according to the rules.
"I am Allen Watson, from Okland." The High Mage looked to be in his fifties and was considered relatively young among High Mages.
"Haha, welcome, welcome." Lin Yun also followed the rules and invited the group into the reception room.
Soon, both sides sat down in the reception room. Lin Yun's side was accompanied by Faleau and William Merlin, while the Watson Family's side was accompanied by the six Great Mages.
After both sides sat down, they briefly introduced themselves before the High Mage got straight to the point. "Great Mage Merlin, we came this time to discuss the Nether Iron Vein with the Gilded Rose."
"Nether Iron Vein?" How could Lin Yun admit it? What a joke, the Nether Iron Vein wasn't important, but the Nether Iron Vein was in the Bone Plane. Let alone the Watson Family, even if the Merlin Family came, Lin Yun wouldn't admit it. Hearing Allen Watson's question, Lin Yun directly played dumb. "What Nether Iron Vein?"
"Haha …" The High Mage froze for a moment before suddenly laughing. "Great Mage Merlin, I forgot to say that I am Raven's father. When that child came back, he mentioned you. He said that you had a very unpleasant quarrel last time and asked the family to come forward and seek justice for him."
"Is that so? That's too much of a coincidence."
When Lin Yun's words came out, everyone in the reception room had strange expressions. Let alone the Watson Family, even William Merlin, who was next to Lin Yun, couldn't help laughing. 'Sh * t, you can say that it's too much of a coincidence?' 'Didn't you hear what he said? He just said that you beat his son, so his whole family is unhappy and wants to seek justice from you, yet you say it's too much of a coincidence?' 'Coincidence my ass …'
"Haha, yes, it's too much of a coincidence …" The corner of Allen's mouth twitched, but he still squeezed out a smile. "I can only blame myself for spoiling Raven too much. How could you use the power of the family to settle a dispute between youths? What do you think, Great Mage Merlin? "
"Haha …" Lin Yun chuckled, but didn't reply.
On the other hand, Faleau and William Merlin couldn't help inwardly cursing. 'Damn, this old man is much more sinister than his son. When Raven Watson came, he would beat him, cry when he said he would cry, beg for forgiveness when he said he would scram when he said he would scram, how straightforward …'
'How could he be like this old man, going around in circles to take advantage of me? Damn, what do you mean by that? Do you think everyone here is your son?'
'Moreover, this old man is threatening me!'
'A small dispute between youths can't be settled with the power of the family. Doesn't that mean that business disputes can be settled with the power of the family?'
"Great Mage Merlin, I won't say anything else. I only want to tell you that our Watson Family is determined to obtain this Nether Iron Vein. I don't dare to guarantee anything else, but as long as you are willing to make a move, the price our Watson Family will pay will definitely be above your expectations."
"The problem is, High Mage Allen, I really don't have a Nether Iron Vein …" Lin Yun spread his hands, a helpless expression on his face.
After saying this, the smile on Allen's face suddenly disappeared. "Great Mage Merlin, if I remember correctly, the Gilded Rose under your name has always focused on potioneering. From the Hope Potion to the Dragon Strength Potion and the Meditation Potion, you occupied over 80% of Thousand Sails City's potioneering market. But two months ago, you suddenly got involved in the market for Magic Weapons and Magic Armors. A large amount of Nether Iron Enchanted Weapons and Magic Armors made the Gilded Rose complete its most important expansion. It is now the number one alchemy shop of Thousand Sails City, am I right?"
"That seems to be the case …"
"Then Great Mage Merlin, can you explain why the scope of business of the same alchemy shop changed so much two months ago and two months later? Great Mage Merlin, I think you should know that deceiving a High Mage sometimes comes with a price … "
Allen's expression had completely sunk by the time he reached the end. Although he didn't get up, the unique pressure of a High Mage made the entire reception room feel stifling. Even a 5th Rank Great Mage like William Merlin felt suffocated.
The only one who wasn't affected was probably Lin Yun.
Facing the unique pressure of a High Mage, Lin Yun 'expression didn't change. His eyes were unyielding as he looked at Allen. "I'm not too clear about this. Our Gilded Rose has only just started, so we naturally make whatever magic materials we have. We don't have the right to choose like those major chambers of commerce. Oh, right, our magic materials have always been provided by the Silver Moon Mercenaries. How about I help you ask the Silver Moon Mercenaries?"
Lin Yun's words made the atmosphere in the reception room freeze.
These words were too rude …
'What? You are a High Mage? You want an explanation? No problem, go look for the Silver Moon Mercenaries! '
Not to mention the fact that the Watson Family and the Silver Moon Mercenaries had always had business dealings, so it was impossible for them to look for Sasu for an explanation.
In fact, even if they didn't have business dealings, Allen Watson wouldn't have the courage to do so.
What kind of person was Sasu? He was someone who was only a step away from becoming a Sword Saint. Even if Allen Watson had ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare to go to Sasu's place to denounce him.
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