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Shifeng did not hurry to answer Rodney's question when he saw the longing in Rodney's eyes. Instead, he quietly scanned the second floor's environment.
He had to admit that, although there were plenty of rare materials on the second floor, it was rather crude.
The room's Mana density was too low. It didn't feel like a workshop at all.
It was just like when he visited Seliora's smithy.
Although the workshop's exterior was crude, there were plenty of magic arrays inside. These magic arrays could gather a large amount of Mana, allowing the workshop to maintain a high Mana density.
However, Rodney's second-floor hall did not have any magic arrays. The Mana density here was no different from the outside world.
In such an environment, even players had a difficult time becoming a Master Engineer, not to mention NPCs.
Moreover, Rodney had still managed to become a Master Engineer in such an environment. It was clear that Rodney was quite talented.
Rodney's promotion to a Master Engineer had been due to the super-rare materials players had collected from all over the world. In addition, he had good engineering tools. These tools were similar to a forger's hammer and a flame used to refine materials.
Although Rodney had obtained the Legacy of Dahl's Workshop, the engineering tools he used were pitifully Bronze rank. Hence, the final phase of the Hidden Quest required him to collect a set of Mysterious-Iron engineering tools.
To put it bluntly, Rodney was simply too poor, which was why he had been unable to become a Master Engineer.
If word of this got out, who knew what Grandmaster Dahl would think of him several hundred years ago?
"Becoming a Master is simple. However, Rodney, are you interested in becoming an engineering consultant for our trading firm?" Shifeng asked cautiously as he shifted his gaze to Rodney.
In God's Domain, players could hire Lifestyle NPCs. It was similar to how players could hire NPCs to manage trading firms. Only, it wasn't worthwhile for players to hire ordinary NPCs.
Unlike players, NPCs' production speed was very slow. However, their success rate was slightly higher. However, the production of ordinary items was all about speed. Otherwise, if one could only produce a small number of items per day, they wouldn't even be able to pay the hiring fee.
Hence, when players wanted to hire Lifestyle NPCs, they had to hire Master NPCs. Only Master NPCs could produce rare and expensive items. Even if the NPC's production speed was slow, one item per day was enough to make a fortune.
Only, hiring a Master NPC was simply too difficult. Every Master NPC had the same status as a city's major noble. Take Seliora for example. When she had been a Master, even the Tier 4 Magistrate Weissman had to treat her with caution. However, after Seliora had become a Grandmaster, her status had long since surpassed Weissman's. Even the Starmoon Kingdom's King had to treat her with respect.
Because of this, it was extremely difficult to hire a Master NPC.
Generally speaking, there were only two ways to hire them.
The first method was very straightforward. Even a Master NPC couldn't refuse such treatment. However, very few Guilds could meet this condition.
The second method was to invest in NPCs that had the potential to become Master Level NPCs. They would be recruited while they were still Advanced Level NPCs. The cost of this method was much lower than the first method. It was a form of casting a wide net. As for whether or not these NPCs could become Master Level NPCs, that would depend on their luck.
Since he already knew of Rodney's potential, he naturally couldn't let him go.
A Master Engineer, whether it was building a ship or producing a Bronze Locomotive, would be a piece of cake. Earning money was something that could be done in a matter of minutes.
Hearing Shifeng's suggestion, Rodney's fiery expression immediately cooled. Bluntly, he said, "Lord Protector, as the successor of Dahl's Workshop, my only wish is to revive the workshop. Please forgive me for not being able to agree to your conditions."
"Don't be in such a hurry to refuse. I'm not hiring you to join me directly. I only want you to help me produce a few things." Shifeng had long since known that it wouldn't be that easy. Immediately, he took a step back and said, "After all, if Dahl's Workshop wishes to expand, it will need a lot of money. Moreover, I will also pay you the normal remuneration. How about it?"
"This …" Rodney hesitated. After some time, he said, "If my lord can help me become a Master, I can agree to serve my lord for three months. Is that alright?"
"Alright, three months it is." Shifeng sighed helplessly.
He couldn't help but admit that Rodney was simply too difficult to deal with. If Rodney didn't possess an Advanced title, he wouldn't even be given three months.
However, in three months, Candlelight should be able to produce a Master Engineer through the Holy City of Titan. Letting Rodney serve as a transition was not a bad idea.
Following which, Shifeng took out a set of Mysterious-Iron engineering tools and an old design the size of a table from his bag.
He gave the Mysterious-Iron engineering tools to Rodney to ensure the success rate of producing new items. As for the design, it was a Basic Mana Gathering Magic Array.
This was something he had obtained after killing Sareya, the ruler of Stone Forest Town.
This item could increase the Mana density within a 30-yard radius. However, it cost 50 Magic Crystals to operate for one hour. In addition, it had a small area, so it could barely be used by two people in a duel. Normally, it was too extravagant to use it to practice Skills. Hence, Shifeng had never used it.
Currently, Rodney's environment was too poor. The Basic Mana Gathering Magic Array was the most suitable option.
Following which, Shifeng spent 50 Magic Crystals to set up a Basic Mana Gathering Magic Array in the second-floor hall. He then activated the magic array using the design.
Suddenly, the Mana density in the second-floor hall soared. In just a short moment, it surpassed the Mana density in the Divine Colosseum's Trial Tower.
"What dense Mana!" Rodney couldn't help but be surprised.
This was the first time he had experienced such a high Mana density. Every breath he took calmed his mind. His ability to focus was also extraordinarily high.
"Try producing it now," Shifeng said as he pointed to a nearby workbench.
Previously, Rodney lacked good tools and an environment. Now, however, he had made up for those. With Rodney's talent, it was only a matter of time before he became a Master Engineer.
"Thank you, my lord!"
Rodney thanked Shi Feng profusely. He then walked up to the workbench and began to produce the item.
Sure enough, half an hour later, Rodney revealed an ecstatic expression. He had successfully produced a ship's power core. Meanwhile, as Shifeng observed Rodney, he noticed that Rodney's introduction had changed from Advanced Engineer to Master Engineer.
At the same time, the sound of a quest completion notification reached Shifeng's ears.
System: Unique Hidden Quest "Master's Dream" completed.
Following which, Shifeng's experience bar rose by 15%, reaching 19% of Level 44. The bountiful EXP reward was beyond his imagination.
"Lord Protector, thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to revitalize Dahl's Workshop. I don't have anything to thank you with, but this ancient speedboat was personally crafted by Lord Dahl. It has always been the workshop's most precious treasure. I hope you can accept it, my lord." Rodney took out a palm-sized glass bottle. Inside the bottle was a gigantic speedboat floating on water. Shi Feng could sense the ripples of magic runes on the speedboat's body. With a single glance, he could tell that it was no ordinary item.
Wasn't it Bronze rank? Shifeng was shocked when he saw the speedboat. He could not take his eyes off it.
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