Above The Sky
Chapter 795 - 795 34 Ian Silverpeak 6400 seeking double monthly tickets~_2

795: Chapter 34: Ian Silverpeak (6400, seeking double monthly tickets~)_2 795: Chapter 34: Ian Silverpeak (6400, seeking double monthly tickets~)_2 Next came the preparation of materials for the exam.

Besides the written test and interview, Ian planned to conduct a discreet “political vetting” — not to scrutinize actual political leanings, but to ascertain whether these people had reliable social backgrounds and if they were susceptible to the easy seduction of the Mountain People or Fiery Flame Land.

Meanwhile, a census and rough estimation of cultivable land were underway.

With the help of Sublimators like Green Tide and Electric Blue, progress was swift, and preliminary results were expected in a few days.

Of course, the most pressing concern was the massive construction site being erected by the shores of Dazzling Lake.

Craftsmen had cleared a large flat area on the lakeside rocky surface and were conducting exploratory work for excavating foundations.

The project was dubbed the “New Agricultural Experimental Zone”.

Mr.

Silver Workshop’s craftsmen hadn’t arrived yet, and the most crucial nutrient solution for the Hydroponics Farm was still under development in the Alchemy Workshop.

Fortunately, Baron Leyan had conducted related experiments before, so Ian didn’t have to start from scratch, but he had still invested a good sum of money.

With these thoughts in mind, Ian concluded his reverie on the development of his territory and continued speaking to the other end of the communique, “Elder, I indeed need a group of people.

They don’t have to be highly elite, but they must have a clean background and be somewhat reliable.

I’ll be sending a document shortly for you to select candidates based on the criteria outlined there.”

[Do you mean within the clan or the entire port?] Elder Prude still sounded somewhat giddy, his pleased voice transmitting clearly, [The clan has already prepared many for you; summoning them is a matter of just a word.

Foreigners in the port will take some time.]

“I need both,” Ian said calmly.

“Also, I recall that recently the Redwood People have been allowed to work in the port, right?

I need them as well.”

[The Natives?

That’s simple, but I am not sure about your standards…]

Elder Prude was somewhat perplexed but still promised, [I will do as you say.]

Humming…

In the Elder’s Hall, text began to manifest on a Crystal Plate.

The Elder picked it up and read, “First, of pure birth, with traceable ancestors for three generations.”

“Second, no criminal records in the family, neither parents nor children will be considered if they do.”

“Third, they must hold animosity toward Fiery Flame Land, ideally with a family vendetta against them.”

“Fourth, willing to try new things.”

“Fifth, literacy is preferred, at the very least they must have a basic understanding of writing.”

After reviewing the content on the Crystal Plate, Elder Prude furrowed his brow, “With such screening criteria, there won’t be many who can pass.

Especially the Natives; none of them know how to read, and having traceable ancestry will be quite challenging.”

[Literacy is not a strict requirement, and on my end, the screening will be even more rigorous,] Ian conveyed through the communication device.

[I need a group of fundamental pillars who can be directly assigned tasks after education—reliable people—so don’t worry about me not utilizing them.]

[As for the Natives, they do have a particular use.

I won’t discriminate against them, but their blood is indeed special, and I have some hypotheses to test.

You can tell them this clearly; I will reward them according to the standard of an Alchemy Workshop observer’s body.]

“Ian,” Elder Prude advised, “the officials of your territory absolutely cannot all be our clan’s people—it’s not a good idea.

You should allocate some of the offices to the people within your territory, or else they will lack motivation in their work.”

“You are now a Lord, not the head of a great family; these are two entirely different domains.”

[Mhm.]

Ian seemed to have long considered this issue, replying calmly, [There’s much to be done in the future.

It’s just that the local personnel aren’t yet trained.

I will definitely not forget to provide opportunities for local advancement.]

[But to develop as quickly as possible, there aren’t enough local talents, at least they aren’t sufficiently reliable to use.]

Having discussed serious matters, Ian then asked with a smile, [How’s the city lately?

Any significant events?

How’s Elan?]

“Elan is doing very well,” Elder Prude reflected.

“His signs of Spirit Energy have become increasingly apparent.

Recently, he could even sense from the church that you were in a good mood—shortly after, I received your communication about you having thoroughly defeated the Mountain Troops.”

“However, this ability is inconsistent, and he’s still some distance from a full awakening.

His health is improving though.

The meditation-led training from Embrace Light is primarily, but the various specialized food nutrients are quite worth learning.

I plan to adopt some of that here, to raise our clan’s youth.”

“As for major events…

”

Elder Prude thought for a moment, then said with a teasing tone, “Lately, two Fae visited, intending to inspect the South Sea Great Labyrinth.

Their ship was halfway there when it was rammed by that Iron Armor Shark.”

“Some time ago, a group of Elves wanting to survey the South Sea Great Labyrinth encountered the same fate with the Iron Armor Shark—Their lead, apparently called Master Oak, was quite pleased, claiming the Shark was very healthy and would surely reach the Third Energy Level.

Ian, you should have seen Ailes’s annoyed expression…”

Elder Prude was well aware that Hua’an and Frost Butterfly were Ian’s friends, having even communicated with them from afar, and the Fae had also paid a visit to the White Folks.

Elder Prude also knew that Shasha was Ian’s companion, so knowing that Shasha had rammed the Fae’s ship, he was not only astonished but also somewhat amused.