This Lord is Very Scientific

The Holy Life Alliance, a force as powerful as the Gula Kingdom.

It has a long history, existing even before the establishment of the Gula Kingdom as a powerful force in Naseng.

Call it decadent, call it declining, call it backward.

But it ultimately stands there, unshakable by anyone.

The Ocean of Stars and Waves, the Eternal Freeze Court, the Gula Kingdom, the Elemental Forest, the Ancient Fishman Kingdom...

Countless major forces have circled around, contended, and waged war against it, but none have ever toppled it.

This is the only force that has existed since Ancient Times!

No one truly knows how many secrets lie within it.

However, many secrets associated with it have always been coveted by others.

For instance, the Fishman roots that can enhance talent; Fishmen were once part of the Holy Life Alliance.

Another example is the spores of the Mushroom People, the best material for fertile farmland.

And many more secrets are yet to be uncovered, as it is an ancient country.

Like how Lady Heshan, with just a trace of Holy Life Alliance blood, could command a high price from Count Akel.

"So, the so-called family heirloom small space of yours..." Lin Ke asked Heshan with a frown.

Previously, Heshan had exchanged a small space for two acts of friendship from Lin Ke, which Lin Ke accepted without hesitation.

"Young Master Lin, the space was passed down by my father, the Wild Boar Chief of a small Wild Boar tribe in the Holy Life Alliance. It's said to contain Ancestral Power, but I have explored it for twenty years and found nothing..."

Heshan's tone carried a hint of bitterness.

After twenty years of exploration using various methods, unable to uncover the mysteries of the small space, it seemed better to exchange it for something tangible.

Unexpectedly, just as things were looking up in Parrot City, Count Akel quickly handed her over.

"Hmm, those elusive things can be set aside for now." Lin Ke pondered for a moment, then said, "As for you... let's change Akel's shop to a ticket-selling one."

"Sell... tickets?" Heshan was taken aback.

Lin Ke suddenly thought of something else and asked, "Who is the current City Lord of Parrot City?"

Previously, there was too much going on, and Lin Ke hadn't managed the affairs of Parrot City.

In name, he couldn't manage it either.

Although he was a Count, he was Count Linke, not Count of Azanen.

In Azanen's territory, Viscount Garoce was still the lord, was the Viscount of Azanen, and Lin Ke was merely an heir.

In theory, all matters should be decided by the Patriarch or the Clan Council, not by an heir.

But it was wartime now, and Lin Ke had not only the title but also the strength.

Previously forgotten, Lin Ke now remembered and naturally wanted to inquire.

"It's still Baron Sangdir managing, and he claims to be loyal to you," Lady Heshan replied.

Sangdir still?

Lin Ke nodded slightly, saying nothing more.

Sangdir had offended Lin Ke once before, and Lin Ke originally planned to deal with him after Garoce returned. But now that Sangdir showed great obedience, Lin Ke might as well make use of him.

"Have Sangdir follow you as his master, yes, choose one of my followers to assist you." Lin Ke thought for a moment and added, "Uncle Billy and John are not an option, they're quite busy lately, yes, Lamiel and Lolita are in training too."

Upon hearing that Sangdir would follow her lead, Heshan's eyes were filled with delight. After hearing about an assistant from Lin Ke's followers, she thought for a moment and said, "I heard Mr. Knicks has excellent healing skills, and I think I really need his help!"

Lin Ke nodded in approval, then unconsciously tapped his right forefinger on the armrest. After pondering for a while, he finally spoke, "Tell me about your underground forces..."

Heshan waited for Lin Ke to finish thinking, then responded without hesitation, "I mainly integrated the White Fur Trading Company, Che'er Pickpocket Gang, Flame Tavern... Their owners are respectively Level One [Merchant], Level Two [Thief], Level One [Bartender]..."

Heshan slowly explained while Lin Ke listened attentively.

Having become a professional, Lin Ke, with his already excellent memory, now had an even more impressive ability to recall everything at a glance.

After a while, Heshan finished describing the major powers she controlled.

As a Level Two [Merchant], Heshan managed to control so many entities, thanks to the help of Butler Billy.

But in reality, Parrot City was just a small city, filled with assorted goods.

It's important to note that Lin Ke himself was already a dual Level Four professional.

"Your talent... hmm, what's the level of your bloodline talent?" Lin Ke looked at Heshan.

"Mr. Lin, I have a lower-class talent, and my bloodline is 'Petrified Skin'." Heshan not only revealed her talent level but also disclosed the name of her bloodline.

Lower-class talent... Petrified Skin...

"Hmm..." The disappointment in Lin Ke's eyes flickered but was unseen by Heshan.

It seemed that besides him and his followers, others rarely had talents above average.

"Gather all those from the underground forces. Also, don't reveal your loyalty to me; this time... tell them you are free."

Lin Ke handed the Divine Power contract he had just put into his Space Ring to Heshan: "You can deal with this contract yourself."

Once the Divine Power contract is torn, the binding divine power naturally dissipates.

"Ah?! Mr. Lin, this..." Heshan was momentarily flustered, refraining from accepting the contract.

Lin Ke extended his hand further: "As my subordinate, you can make mistakes, but you cannot betray. As long as you don't betray, I don't care about the method or form of loyalty, be it through contract or heartfelt sincerity."

The "Leader" within Lin Ke's Soul Space glowed faintly, and he added, "By the way, people aren't commodities; aside from slaves, I won't buy or sell any intelligent life forms of humanity or humanoid races."

Something Lin Ke said seemed to touch Heshan; she reined in her panicked and frantic expression, looking at Lin Ke with a complicated gaze: "Mr. Lin, you're... sure?"

Butler Billy behind Lin Ke also wanted to say something, but he held back, standing rigidly as always.

"I said, as long as you don't betray, it's fine. Regarding the contract... ha, I believe the trust between people is stronger." Lin Ke glanced disdainfully at the Divine Power contract.

A contract can be broken, whether through wordplay or tearing it up.

In the unlikely event that Heshan becomes stronger than the Moon Goddess in the future, then the Divine Power contract would be useless.

So, with silent acceptance, Heshan took the Divine Power contract, no longer feigning fear and humble flattery.

"Hmm, let me tell you about the arrangement." Lin Ke's eyes revealed a hint of appreciation, and he continued, "Form an organization named... how about this, call it the Scarlet Wilderness Guild. Outwardly, say this guild is loyal to a Legendary Powerhouse named 'Crow'..."

Red is the color of Azanen.

Scarlet represents the color of blood.

As for the Great Wilderness, it was the name of Lin Ke's favorite fishing rod in his previous life.

Speaking of it, after crossing over, Lin Ke wondered if that Great Wilderness fishing rod was ever recovered?

But no matter what, Lin Ke was finally about to start establishing his forces.

"I obey, Mr. Lin."