Chapter 338: Chapter 344: The Shop Opens Once Again
Since Zhao Ming had already learned the Spirit Realm language through his own channels, he naturally beca the only senior team mber, apart from Hang Yu, who could directly communicate with the alien races.
Since that’s the case,
the task of handling Shamoduo was assigned to him.
What was Zhao Ming before? The chairman of a listed company in Peng City.
Even though Zhao Ming is not a traditional businessman, being a double major scholar from a prestigious university and a Silicon Valley returnee elite who started his own business after working ten years abroad, he’s a tech-oriented boss. But at the core, he is still a businessman; he cannot lack the basic skills of the business field.
Compared to those who grow up in a society of intricate relationships,
the Spirit Realm natives are simply straightforward guys with simple minds.
Through various ans of befriending, Zhao Ming quickly gained Shamoduo’s favor. He seized the opportunity and gifted him a batch of Green Crystals, along with so materials and equipnt as presents.
Using bribery and flattery together.
made Shamoduo feel a bit elated.
This race is different from those I have encountered before; although they are weak, they are very strategic.
"Alright, I, as the envoy, have observed the situation in Deserted Valley Town."
"Considering your situation, I can plead with the Great Lord Kaliemlo so that you only have to pay half the tribute of the Jackal Wolfn for the first month."
"However, you should also rember, rules are rules, and due to the reduced tribute, Sand Spring City will only recognize your lordship but will not provide additional protection to Deserted Valley Town."
The ssage is very clear.
Shamoduo can help reduce half the tribute.
But Deserted Valley Town will consequently lose the protection of Sand Spring City.
During the Jackal Wolfman era, Deserted Valley Town was not very strong, so why could it develop steadily for a year? It was entirely due to the protection from Sand Spring City, where the Great Lord banned Minor Lords from attacking Deserted Valley Town.
Without protection, Deserted Valley Town’s
future situation is truly hard to predict.
"As far as I know, the Bear Goblins Lord Niru, the Gray Dwarves Lord Golden Hamr, and the Wild Boar Lord Red Teeth have long been coveting Deserted Valley Town. Especially the Bear Goblins Lord Niru—before the Jackal Wolfn arrived, Deserted Valley Town was already one of the Bear Goblins’ territories."
Shamoduo said, "Only by paying full tribute can you secure Sand Spring City’s protection."
Zhao Ming was clearly very dissatisfied with this outco.
He was just about to push further when
Hang Yu gave him a glance and said to Shamoduo, "Thank you for your warning, envoy. We will definitely strive to develop quickly and soon provide enough tribute to Sand Spring City."
Shamoduo nodded with satisfaction.
He didn’t linger in Deserted Valley Town, as it was such a tiny corner that it held no interest to him. So, after finalizing things with Hang Yu and the others, Shamoduo left Deserted Valley Town directly.
Hang Yu, Zhao Ming, and a few other core mbers stood on the walls of Deserted Valley Town, watching the Centaur swiftly leave the canyon, all with thoughtful expressions on their faces.
Zhao Ming asked, "Why not negotiate further?"
Hang Yu crossed his arms and said, "The Centaurs of Sand Spring City are difficult to deal with. As long as we ensure they don’t make any moves against us for now, the other Minor Lords are of no concern to us."
Zhao Ming still didn’t quite understand, "Even if we can fend off these Minor Lords’ attacks, Deserted Valley Town will suffer losses if attacked."
Hang Yu glanced at him and said, "Old Zhao, you’re an entrepreneur; can’t you think long-term? Is our ultimate goal just this Deserted Valley Town?"
Zhao Ming fell into deep thought.
He wasn’t foolish and soon realized and said, "Are you purposely creating opportunities for Deserted Valley Town to be attacked by nearby lords? You want to use Deserted Valley Town as a center to annex these surrounding territories?"
Hang Yu nodded, "If we actively attack these territories, it would seem too conspicuous. But if we can lure them into attacking us, we can use this thod to wear down their forces."
This ti, Xu Tianhua was also present.
He nodded, "One Deserted Valley Town cannot accommodate humans; it’s only a matter of ti before we expand and invade the surroundings. Rather than taking the initiative, it’s better to take a passive stance."
It won’t take long for several nearby Minor Lords to find out that Deserted Valley Town has changed hands; they certainly won’t miss this opportunity, so they will definitely target Deserted Valley Town.
But they don’t realize,
humans may seem weak,
but their capacity for growth is astonishing.
By the ti they discover Deserted Valley Town has a new owner, decide to attack it, and take action, humans would already be well-adapted and firmly established in Deserted Valley Town.
These Minor Lords will make a grave mistake once they attack.
They see Deserted Valley Town as prey, not knowing that it’s actually the predatory hunter eyeing them. They think they are the invaders, but they don’t realize that Deserted Valley Town is the true aggressive invader.
In a short ti, Hang Yu would certainly focus on farming, troop building, and developnt, trying to appear vulnerable and weak. This is mainly to lull Sand Spring City into complacency, so the Great Lord won’t beco wary of humans too early.
How could it be the right ti to actively expand now?
The best strategy is to wait and let the enemy make the first move.
When the Minor Lords attack repeatedly without success and suddenly realize that Deserted Valley Town isn’t as weak as they thought, they would have already lost a significant portion of their forces in the process.
Once the timing is right,
Hang Yu and fellow humans will lead the army out of Deserted Valley Town.
Humans, with the Great Lord caught unprepared, will seize all the surrounding territories in one go, fully establishing control over the region.
Even if Sand Spring City responds in ti,
it would be too late by then!
Hang Yu said, "Plans are plans, strategies are strategies. We can’t get stuck on a single track. After all, it’s hard to assess the strength of Sand Spring City, and we are completely unaware of the conditions of the lords under Sand Spring City. We must be prepared for any unexpected events!"
Xu Tianhua laughed heartily, saying, "Even though compared to these natives, we humans may not have the terrain advantage, we have the resources and support of the entire real world behind us. I’m sure we can surpass these natives at an astonishing pace!"
Hang Yu smiled but made no comnt.
They all returned to the town plaza of Deserted Valley Town.
With the alarm lifted, those who had left returned, and those who were offline went online. The originally quiet town plaza of Deserted Valley Town suddenly beca lively again.
Calculating that it was about ti, Hang Yu announced, "I’m about to open the Mysterious Shop. Those in need, please line up!"
Hearing this, Jiang Nan imdiately cheered, "Long live the Great God!"
Zhang Xiaoqiang also excitedly said, "I’ve been waiting for this mont for a long ti!"
Hang Yu had always kept the matter of the Mysterious rchant secret, so those outside his team had no idea, leaving the Spirit Sword Bureau mbers puzzled and unprepared.
Luke and the others didn’t quite understand,
why Hang Yu’s subordinates were so happy.
What is the Mysterious Shop? And why could Hang Yu open it?
Regarding this, Hang Yu had no psychological burden. Allowing others in Deserted Valley Town to benefit from the Mysterious Shop was already a big favor. Not charging them was already generous; why would he let them prepare in advance?
After all,
even the Mysterious rchant great elder,
the items he brings each ti aren’t infinite.
Hang Yu is particularly protective, always generous to his own people but rather stingy towards outsiders.
He blew the Mysterious Copper Whistle, and amidst a temporal distortion, the Mysterious rchant responded to the summon and appeared before them, crossing countless space-tis directly.
Every Mysterious Shop shopping opportunity is a crucial chance to upgrade.
Hang Yu was considering that it might be ti to get himself a Third Tier legacy!
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