Merchant From Earth in the Magical World

Lord Yan Xing's unwillingness to speculate on food left Eden somewhat disappointed. However, upon second thought, road construction also seemed very profitable.

The Golden Oak Chamber of Commerce had a dedicated road construction team, directly managed by branch manager Gale. Over the years, they made a fortune repairing and building roads in the Wildwind Highlands.

Now, with war looming on three fronts, the roads, battered by a rainy season, certainly needed repairs.

It was truly like sitting at home while gold fell from the roof. Unlike me... I have to travel all over the place, Eden thought.

Eden immediately suggested to Yan Xing, "My Lord, if you want to repair roads, I can connect you with the road construction team from the Golden Oak Chamber of Commerce. They have Heavy Tamping Golems that can quickly compact the soil for road building."

Yan Xing had never seen a Heavy Tamping Golem.

He still preferred the more familiar road rollers.

The road from the Eternal Domain to the Red Mud Wetland was under construction, with the second phase due to start soon after. Relying solely on manual labor for road construction was definitely slow, and a lengthy construction period could delay other plans.

Therefore, Yan Xing had already placed an order for a batch of road rollers and excavators through his own company, and the delivery date was rapidly approaching.

There were also trucks and tipper tricycles, and all he needed to do was train a batch of drivers to put them to use.

As for the gasoline and diesel these machines needed, Yan Xing initially thought it would be difficult to procure. However, one of his suppliers actually introduced him to a small oil refinery.

The supplier explained that this refinery was run by his relative and advised Yan Xing to just say the fuel was for construction use. "Don't ask for too much at once – ordering a few hundred liters every now and then is no problem. Once you're familiar, you can start ordering by the ton."

This solved a major problem.

Yan Xing had no intention of selling cars in this other world; as long as there was enough fuel for his construction vehicles to operate within the domain, that would suffice. First road building, then agricultural machinery later—he estimated he wouldn't need too much fuel.

After all, to develop the domain quickly, he couldn't rely on peasants with shovels.

He would soon have his own mechanical road construction team, so naturally, Yan Xing scoffed at the idea of a Heavy Tamping Golem, which didn't sound like proper road-building equipment.

"You just need to worry about calculating the engineering volume; leave how to build the roads to me. Once the road is through, I'll give you the agency rights for these water buckets," he said.

Yan Xing knew that to make a horse run fast, you had to feed it well. Seeing Eden frequently glance at the water bucket beside him, he knew what the man was thinking.

The water bucket resembled those used with water dispensers in his original world, designed for purified water. It had a capacity of 18.9 liters, with a wide body and a narrow opening, making it easy to carry once filled and sealed.

On this trip to Nuta City, fearing he wouldn't have access to clean water on his journey, Yan Xing had brought along a few buckets of purified water.

Now, this particular bucket was filled with red wine.

Seeing that the wine in Lord Yan Xing's cup was gone, the maid Donna immediately picked up the wine bucket to pour more.

Upon hearing that Lord Yan Xing was actually giving him the rights to sell these water storage containers, Eden was exhilarated.

He stood up, took the water bucket from Donna's hands to pour wine for Yan Xing, and personally experienced the container.

It was made of an unknown material, most likely a product shaped using some kind of Alchemy Technology.

The surface of the water bucket was well-sealed and did not leak.

The material was hard yet possessed good elasticity, indicating it was durable and not easily broken.

It was transparent, allowing clear visibility of its contents and whether there was any adulteration or spoilage.

This type of bucket was superior to wooden barrels in every way, and it was also much lighter—something heavy wooden barrels couldn't compare with.

Look! Using a bucket like this to hold wine, the liquid sways, clearly visible, immediately revealing its quality. For a host entertaining guests, this is certainly a matter of great prestige!

Even empty, simply placed in a hall, it's an exquisite work of art!

Look at these patterns, look at this shape... ThiscontentishostedatM|V|LE^MPYR.

Eden felt his hands trembling.

With trepidation, he asked Yan Xing, "My Lord, what material is used to create this magical and exquisite bucket? Is it expensive, and what is its production like?"

Yan Xing said, "The material used to make this kind of bucket is called polycarbonate, a rather precious alchemical product. Its production volume is higher than that of Ice Jade Porcelain, but not so high that it can replace wooden barrels.

"As for the price... I hope that even lesser nobles could just about afford to buy one to enhance their facade."

"I understand!" Eden exclaimed, setting down the bucket and bowing to Yan Xing. "Thank you for your trust in me, My Lord. I will not fail the high expectations you have of me, and I will ensure that buckets from the Eternal Domain appear in the living rooms of every wealthy person."

"I can always rest assured when it comes to your work," Yan Xing did not skimp on his praise for Eden. Then, remembering something, he added, "There's one thing I hope you understand clearly and promote well."

"Please instruct me, My Lord."

Yan Xing declared, "In the future, the Eternal Domain will introduce even more products to the market. I want everyone who knows about the Eternal Domain's products to perceive us as the epitome of relentless perfectionism.

"Craftsmanship and a 'one-in-ten' selection process are our product hallmarks and corporate culture.

"In promoting the Eternal Domain bucket, it must be made clear to our customers that behind every bucket sold, there are nine others that we have personally destroyed."

"To assist in this promotion, at the Ice Jade Porcelain auction, every proprietor who successfully bids for a set of Ice Jade Porcelain dinnerware will be invited onstage...

"...to personally smash nine sets of the eliminated Ice Jade Porcelain dinnerware before the eyes of all the nobility and gentry."

AH!

At that moment, Eden felt as if his soul would leap out from astonishment.

To be at that scene, witnessing with my own eyes nine sets of Ice Jade Porcelain... no, forty-five sets of eliminated Ice Jade Porcelain dinnerware being smashed! What a spectacle that would be!

Eden stuttered, "My... My... My Lord, do we really smash them?"

"Truly smash them!" Yan Xing confirmed assertively. "We need to show the nobles our sincerity, letting them see with their own eyes that even when shattered, the Ice Jade Porcelain from the Eternal Domain remains spotlessly white!

"Like light itself—pure and holy from every angle..."

Eden, utterly convinced, bowed respectfully to Yan Xing, "My Lord, your breadth of vision and wisdom shine like the stars, inspiring involuntary awe."

Taking up his glass, Yan Xing addressed Eden, "Let us toast to the magical Ice Jade Porcelain, and then we can discuss the details of the auction further.

"You just mentioned... the Duke from the Silvermane Principality and the Central Shrine each want to acquire a set of Ice Jade Porcelain dinnerware?"

Yan Xing and Eden discussed the details of how to successfully hold the Ice Jade Porcelain dinnerware auction until late into the night.

「The next day」

Yan Xing went to the Magic Tower inside the Lord's Mansion early in the morning to find Count Theodore.

Their first point of discussion was about borrowing the Lord's Mansion to hold the Ice Jade Porcelain dinnerware auction.

Count Theodore was very supportive of the idea.

As the first noble to use Ice Jade Porcelain dinnerware to host a banquet, the social prestige gained from spreading the word would be substantial!

Yes, it must be done, and done well.

In these critical times, it had to be conducted with pomp. This would show those eyeing Nuta City the foundation of the Theodore Family and allow them to admire the Theodore Family's flair!