Origin Paradise!

Wizard's Alchemy Tower Construction Techniques.

Minion Golem creation technology.

The Second True Form Cultivation Technique.

Techniques for determining the nature of the soul.

Armor casting technology.

Jiang He judged, "It can rival, or even surpass, the bloodline transplantation technology of the Holy Blood Church."

The Holy Blood Church's bloodline transplantation technology requires the creation of the corresponding knight's true form; otherwise, it's just nonsense. The consumption and investment in the five major technologies are all extremely extravagant, and without the continuous financial support of a major power, replication is extremely difficult.

Wuhega said, "Servant Golem technology produces alchemical golems for serving and guarding. The downside is that the golems have no intelligence. I think we can extract parts of their bodies to upgrade the evil soldiers. I estimate they could have the combat power of a trainee knight."

“It’s feasible,” Jiang He replied. The technology wasn’t too difficult, but the materials were too expensive. Magic steel, as the main material, required a large amount of compressed steel essence, resulting in a scrap rate of nearly 100%.

Creating a golem is estimated to cost four thousand gold coins, equivalent to the living expenses of an average family of three for a thousand or eight hundred years. This amount of money is enough to train two or three apprentice knights. In comparison, golems have no intelligence and their combat power is greatly reduced.

However, Jiang He thought it was worth it to put the evil spirits on the battlefield.

Chapter 300 Attack on Merchant Ships

The next morning.

Captain's cabin of the Saint Lilith.

Jiang He woke up from a deep sleep that lasted for two hours. A faint, salty sea breeze entered his nostrils. He reached out and picked up a bucket of dragon blood wine from the bedside. After gulping down a few mouthfuls, his eyes became clear.

"Drinking alcohol in the early morning is bad for your health, isn't it?"

In front of the only mirror in the captain's cabin, Lilith was looking back and forth at the black evening gown she had designed. Her bright red hair cascaded over her shoulders. As the Saint Lilith gradually ascended, she slowly regained some of her mental strength.

"If you're thirsty, why would you drink water instead of alcohol?"

Out of respect for the gods, Jiang He gave a perfunctory reply. He felt a cool touch on his left arm and lifted the covers. The little girl in white was sleeping soundly.

In just eight days, Zhuang Ya successfully digested the power of the dragon skeleton. Some pale white scales appeared on her neck, and she remained petite.

"How big will it grow this time?"

Jiang He got up from the bed and randomly picked out a set of white shirts and black trousers from the wardrobe in the captain's cabin. Wu He had always been in charge of supplies, and at present, the only clothing and props he had were the perfect-grade Death Boots.

"Approaching three hundred meters, the dragon's physique and will are in sync, or rather, fused with their will, which is one of the reasons for their powerful physique. Because of this, dragon slayers often fall after being stained with dragon blood, and this unique advantage also causes most dragon creatures to have fluctuating emotions."

"What are you talking about?"

Jiang He buttoned up her clothes and walked out of the captain's cabin.

Bathed in the bright morning sunlight, the Saint Lilith was busy cleaning the deck, while the ruthless sailors were busy cleaning the deck. Wuhe stood on the ship's railing, scolding the stupid white seagulls that couldn't understand him. Old Black set up a deck chair and leisurely fished. If he didn't catch any fish, he would practice the Demon Wolf Breathing Technique he had just acquired, and his progress was just right.

Below the bow, the five Dao soldiers gathered together and started playing with the Void Cards. Jiang He went over to watch for a moment and realized that Wu He must have bought them with his own money.

"Boss, let's play a round."

"You play."

Dawn Tyrannosaurus greeted him with a smile, but Jiang He waved and left. If he were to join the match, these guys would probably be too embarrassed to beat him.

"By the way, can flowing into the sea from the Blue Hemstone River meet the requirements for transforming into a dragon?"

Lilith couldn't help but roll her eyes.

"Gibberish, gibberish."

Seeing this, Jiang He took out the Black Rose flintlock pistol and began loading it with gunpowder and bullets.

“Theoretically, it’s possible, but not in a place like the ancient martial arts world. The world’s consciousness won’t favor those who transform into dragons. Anyway, you’ll have to bear the three tribulations of heaven, earth, and man. Think it over yourself.” Lilith couldn’t help but chuckle and said with a bright smile, “The Black Rose does indeed inflict soul damage, but unfortunately, it can’t hurt me.”

Jiang He put away his flintlock pistol. Before the two met, Zhuang Ya had already reached the peak of the Bronze Realm with three hundred years of cultivation. After several evolutions, he should have reached the point of plotting for Silver Realm. The best time would be after the war broke out and when the forces in various places were weakened. The transformation into a dragon would cause floods on both sides of the river, and he would be in a natural opposition to the local nobles.

"A mob."

"Boss, I'm here."

Wuhe pecked at the heads of the white seagulls one by one, finished his lesson, and immediately flew to the familiar landing pad.

"How long until you reach the Silver Age?" Jiang He asked. His current life level had already risen to that of an ordinary being in the Silver Age, but he had not yet completed the proof of becoming a strongman. It was time for him to give back to his teammates.

"The basic values ​​are still far from sufficient, but it's not slow anymore. It's just that you're moving too fast, boss." Wuhe opened the panel permissions.

Jiang He glanced at the player's profile and found that the player was level 13 with an agility of 22, making them stand out from the crowd. Their strength and constitution were both 15, and their spirit was 19. They were still far from the silver baseline and needed a total of 14 free attribute points.

"I can't level up in a short time. Next, I'll find a place to get a book on bird breathing techniques, but it has to be of high quality. Old Black's wolf breathing technique comes with a matching wizard wolf potion. These ancient families have a wealth of knowledge."

Wuhe nodded and said, "The Suya Islands are located due west of the Chaotic Corridor. The normal journey takes five days, but with the Saint Lilith in propulsion mode, it should take about half a day to get there. It's a pirate city, the largest underground market in the entire Old Continent, and is considered the territory of the Golden Pirate King—the Flame-Eating Knight."

As the two were talking, Zhuang Ya, dressed in a thin white robe, walked out of the captain's cabin in a daze. This evolution had turned her eyes into a bright gold, and in addition to the innate coldness of snakes, she also gained a lot of majesty.

"Good morning, Great Serpent."

"Good morning, Brother Wu."

Zhuang Ya greeted the person and the bird very politely.

Wuhe responded with two restrained cackling sounds.

Jiang He held her little head and turned it halfway around, saying, "Go find Ah Da, he's in the kitchen."

“Okay.” A hint of joy flashed in Zhuang Ya’s golden vertical pupils. When a snake wakes up from hibernation, the first thing it does is naturally to feast.

Jiang He explained the matter of Dragon Blood Wine to Wu He. Because of the control over rare plants, it was not difficult to grow Flame Fruit on the ship, and the Dragon Blood Wine brewed was very flavorful, at least enough to make him feel a little drunk.

The sun was high in the sky; it was early morning.

Grand Knight Roland arrived at the port and, after receiving a report from the evil soldiers, went straight to the deck.

“Count Rhine, these are the privateering license and the Duke’s castle’s operational orders.” Roland handed over two parchments and continued, “The Duke keeps more than one pirate crew. Your next mission is to attack royal merchant ships and seize the free distribution.”

The operational order clearly marked several fixed shipping routes for the Royal Merchant Guild and the East Falvi Company. The weather in the Storm Sea is unpredictable, so fixed shipping routes are extremely valuable, and opening up new safe shipping routes requires a great deal of effort.

Jiang He had no intention of cooperating with the other pirates. After putting away the two parchments, he said, "You've been getting quite close to Brownie lately."

The blond youth just smiled when he heard this, the whip marks on his face looking a little strange. He replied, "The Duke wants me to serve Young Master Brownie, and of course I am willing to obey. But objectively speaking, neither Brownie nor the eldest young master are any great rulers. Personally, I actually prefer Lor, the bastard son you beat up in public."

“You know he’s an illegitimate child,” Jiang He prompted.

Roland shrugged and said, "At least that kid isn't focusing all his attention on the Duke's position. He's an excellent apprentice knight now, not far from becoming a knight."

"Moreover, it is said that he obtained the treasure map of the Silver Wizard, and his future promotion to Grand Knight is no longer out of the question. This matter has been making a lot of noise recently. However, he is ultimately of ducal blood, and those who covet him will have to follow the rules for now."

Jiang He turned her head upon hearing this.

Wuhe explained in a low voice that the Silver Wizard was a Silver Peak Wizard before the start of the Age of Exploration. He was very famous in the Chaotic Lands. Because of his expertise in mental magic, which was difficult to defend against, some people regarded him as a titled wizard in advance.

Unfortunately, he perished along the way, and like the explorer Dogman, he was suspected of being ambushed by a titled powerhouse. However, the Silver Wizard had one of his most famous legacies: his solidified spiritual will runes solidified further after his death, turning into three silver fruits.

Of the three silver fruits, two have already been discovered and used, with the users successfully awakening the Silver Will. The last one is hidden in the coffin of the Silver Wizard, its location a mystery.

The Silver Fruit is the only extraordinary treasure in the history of this world that can be effective in awakening the Silver Will.

"Boss, I smell destiny," Wuhe whispered.

Jiang He understood that the most difficult part of advancing from Knight to Grand Knight was not the numerical value or accumulation, but rather the need for an awakened Silver Will.

There are virtually no treasures that can aid in awakening, and this hurdle has killed countless peak Bronze level cultivators. However, the power of destiny from the world's consciousness miraculously gave birth to the Silver Fruit, which is enough to solve the biggest obstacle on the path of the chosen one's growth.

Seeing the other party deep in thought, Roland spoke up to remind him: "Your Saint Lilith has shown extraordinary abilities in the naval battle. Although the Duke is not very interested, the Elder Swordholder and Earl White Sail both believe that it is at least an A-grade treasure with rare functions. That's all I have to say, I won't say anything more."

After Roland delivered the gifts and took his leave, the war between the Red and White Roses officially began with the attack on the kingdom's merchant ships in the Chaotic Corridor as a landmark event. The war has now entered its early stages, with maritime trade blocked. The royal family has no way out, and the intensity of the conflict will only increase day by day.

Jiang He watched the guy return to the bustling city. Duke Dejouk might not be uninterested; perhaps he wanted to reap the rewards after he finished training him. After all, at the celebration banquet last night, the other party had ultimately shown his wariness.

"Bring the Indian guy over here."

"Yes."

A moment later, an Indian man dressed as a nobleman came forward. He had a white rose brooch pinned to his chest, and his collar was open, making him look quite frivolous.

"My one and only Creator, what are your commands?"

Jiang He rubbed his temples and said, "I became Earl of Rhine, and you, as my steward, lined your own pockets. I drove you away, and the hatred between us is irreconcilable. In order to seek an opportunity for revenge, you went to Lor, whom I had taught a lesson before. This is your background setting."

"Next, you need to keep an eye on the Chosen One, especially when he is about to find the Silver Fruit. Dawn Intelligence will constantly update your mindset to prevent you from being influenced by fate."

Jiang He plans to plant an undercover agent next to her prey.

Ah San laughed and said, "Master, I think it's safer to approach him as a wanderer."

"Because of a series of coincidences, the chosen one of destiny will sooner or later discover that you are my subordinate."

"I suggest that my sister and I go together to seek refuge, as this will be more effective. For this, I need 300 gold coins as initial capital, as skilled actresses are very expensive in the Nightingale Market."

"Sure, but even the most beautiful nightingale can't cost 300 gold coins."

"Me and my seven older sisters."

Jiang He chuckled, "You decide for yourself."

The Indians tipped their hats in respect. The seven "sisters" were actually being a bit silly, but the Creator has always been tolerant of his own people.

"Farewell, my Creator."

The Indian man took the money and left, heading straight to the Nightingale Market after disembarking. Nightingales are a special profession that provides relaxation services for guests at night.

Jiang He turned around and shouted, "Old Hei, let's set sail!"

"okay."

Beside the ship's side, Lao Hei suddenly stood up and put away his fishing rod. He was the first mate and boatswain, and he needed to coordinate the overall situation when setting sail.

Half an hour later, the third-class destroyer Saint Lilith set sail from the bustling port and headed straight for the central waters of the kingdom.

……

Explore the year 1600, August 16th.

Three days after the Battle of Calib.

The Duchy of Djouk issued a local ordinance – the Northern Navigation Ordinance.

Effective immediately, all maritime trade to the North must use Djouk merchant ships; all others are prohibited from navigating inland waterways.

Surprisingly, the northern nobles who faced trade blockades voiced little opposition, mainly because most families were holding funerals. The Red Fort Bloodbath resulted in the deaths of seventeen nobles with titles of earl or higher, and the king's most trusted court painter was assassinated because his painting "Peaceful Red Fort" was leaked.

When the news reached Henry VI, he was furious.

According to rumors from court attendants, Princess Checia secretly advised the king immediately:

The king lived in the palace, and so did the painter.

Both were residents of the Red Keep.

Now that the painter is dead, someone must be plotting to murder the king.

Henry VI's initial rage turned to shock and fury. By evening, he appointed Princess Cecilia as the commander of the capital's defenses, giving her full authority to hunt down the murderer, with the Royal Guard providing unconditional support.

That night, Princess Chesia unjustly killed dozens of people, all of whom were nobles and high-ranking officials. Two arrogant dukes were imprisoned, and soon rumors spread that they had been persecuted to death.

For a time, everyone in the capital was in danger, rebellions broke out everywhere, and countless people privately cursed the executioner princess who was born into royalty.

……

The vast, blue sea.

The sea breeze whistled past, billowing the sails.

On the safe shipping route from East Falvi to the New World, a giant merchant ship is sailing smoothly and is about to safely reach the largest black port in the central part of the royal capital, returning to the headquarters of the colonial company.

The Oak carried 1000 tons of spices, which were resold to various places, generating a net profit of 30 gold coins. In addition, there were all kinds of rare gems and minerals, which could be obtained from tribes in the New World by exchanging extremely cheap handicrafts.

A rough, ordinary glass can be exchanged for an emerald of equal weight, making it an incredibly profitable deal.

Beyond legitimate trade, the slave trade was far more lucrative. The Oak captured four thousand New World natives, each of whom could be sold for 100 gold coins. Keeping natives was a symbol of status and prestige for nobles.

Among them, a small number of hybrid dark elf natives have a lifespan of up to two hundred years and a price of a terrifying 3000 gold coins. Most importantly, these hybrid dark elves have a short reproductive cycle and can reproduce with ordinary people. As long as the buyer is not human, they can provide a continuous source of income.

The Oak's voyage, which lasted for nearly half a year, was estimated to yield around 80 gold coins. Such enormous profits fueled the Age of Exploration, making it a period of great prosperity and flourishing.

The prerequisite is that the round trip is completed successfully.

"Captain, a pirate ship has been spotted at 23:00 to the northeast!"

The lookout's shouts echoed, and Captain Cross quickly raised his monocular telescope. The Oak was one of only three giant merchant ships owned by the Colonial Company, and its construction was extremely expensive; it could not afford to lose it.

"Let the Kingdom Navy's escort destroyers engage us. Our Oak is too slow. Tell the Rear Admiral that I've prepared a Grand Knight-class construct armor for him after we return to port!"