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Chapter 1392 - 997, Evil Defiance of Heaven’s Punishment for Freedom

Chapter 1392: Chapter 997, Evil Defiance of Heaven’s Punishment for Freedom

A few elders stood far away at the port, gazing at the busy scene in the distance.

Workers were shouting as they loaded boxes of goods onto the ships of the Snake Badge Consortium.

The hustle and bustle of the port and the ships waiting in line to dock presented a strong visual impact, as if silently mocking the Holy Court’s ’commercial ban’.

"I never expected...," murmured the Human Elder, "that under the threat of the Holy Court, Gold and Silver Island would actually connect with the Snake Badge Consortium."

The Dwarf Elder squinted, estimating the number of ships, "Judging by this scale, they’re likely planning to sell goods from the Gold and Silver Island across the entire continent."

Yet, the Elf Elder’s brow gradually furrowed, keenly aware of a problem, "Gold and Silver Island’s products have always been popular, which might increase the Snake Badge Consortium’s reputation in various regions."

The others paused, immediately understanding what he meant.

The Snake Badge Consortium, claiming to be a small association, was very similar to a guild in its distribution model and internal structure.

In terms of difference, a guild is more official, recognized by all races and countries, regularly assigning various tasks.

Whereas, the Snake Badge Consortium is more inclined towards gray industries, similarly issuing tasks and accepting commissions.

It also involves the storage of important items and gold exchange services.

Essentially, it’s all about commissioning and taking tasks.

This time, the Snake Badge Consortium has clearly changed its strategic direction.

The craze sparked by items like pens and watches has already reached the ears of everyone at the headquarters. If the Snake Badge Consortium starts selling, its wealth and influence will surely skyrocket.

Exceeding the status of the guild is evidently impossible, but it will certainly close the gap.

"We need to report to the headquarters!" urged the Dwarf Elder, "Wu Heng is the leader of the association, he should..."

"Be careful with your words!" interrupted the Elf Elder, placing a hand on his shoulder, looking around cautiously, and lowering his voice, "The association has no right to interfere with normal commerce."

The Holy Court threatened various chambers of commerce, yet the association didn’t intervene. Now that Gold and Silver Island has found new partners, bringing up the leader of the association again seems quite odd.

Moreover, this youngest human leader is not known for having a good temper; even the Pope died at his hands—why should we elders stir up trouble!

The Human Elder said, "Let’s go back and truthfully inform Leader Hadara."

"That’s not good, Leader Wu Heng has treated us quite well, mentioning it might raise suspicions about gathering local intelligence," said another Elf Elder.

The Gnome Elder suggested, "Why not let the local steward write a letter explaining the situation? This way, we fulfill the responsibility of warning, without bringing trouble upon ourselves."

"That’s a good idea, let’s go back and talk to Xi Ligui," the Elf Elder agreed with a nod.

They watched a while longer, with the surroundings noisy and weather muggy, seeing nothing special, they turned and left, heading towards the association.

...

In the study room.

Wu Heng casually flipped through the Skill Book obtained yesterday.

[Bell of the Dead].

Page by page turned, the parchment making a slight rustling sound.

The pages were densely packed with annotations and magic array diagrams, and at this moment, these texts and diagrams were no longer so obscure and difficult to understand.

Having been a Mage for so long, knowledge about the construction of necromantic magic power nodes and spiritual resonance frequency had gradually become clearer.

Compared to the initial pure pursuit of skill unlocking, he now more enjoyed this process of unraveling and understanding.

Perhaps one day, he could create some magic skills of his own.

As the last page was finished, the system prompt timely sounded.

[Skill Unlocked: Bell of the Dead]

The skill was unlocked without any surprise.

He closed the book and placed it on the bookshelf against the wall.

Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed the Lady still frowning and recalling cultivation techniques.

He wondered if her cultivation techniques could be unlocked simply by reading them.

Probably not; it would be great if the recalled cultivation techniques were not erroneous, yet he was somewhat worried about practicing something wrong.

But in his heart, he still yearned for ancient cultivation techniques.

[Bell of the Dead] as a skill was at most an auxiliary; no matter how fierce a skeleton, it couldn’t rival a true hero, but those ancient techniques indeed possessed strong power.

The Lady, seemingly having a sense, tossed a sentence without raising her head, "What are you peeking at? Go look at your little maids instead."

Wu Heng ignored her, returning to his seat to drink tea.

"Uncle!" Xiao Xiao suddenly phased through the wall, speaking in a blustering manner, "Those elders are having Sister Xi Ligui write a letter to the headquarters, reporting us."

Reporting?

Wu Heng raised an eyebrow.

"Reporting us for what?"

Glenda, who was reading, and the Lady, who was writing cultivation techniques, both looked up simultaneously.

The elders must refer to the headquarters’ elders who came to the island to deliver compensation.

But it seemed there’s nothing to report on Gold and Silver Island. Whatever the association needed to know, they already knew.

Xiao Xiao floated in mid-air, imitating an elder’s action and tone, speaking with an air of authority, "Xi Ligui, the close cooperation between Gold and Silver Island and the Snake Badge Consortium inevitably will cause the consortium’s power to expand."

Then, she flew to the side, mimicking a stroking beard action, "It’s not that we think Wu Heng has any problem, but this matter has a significant influence, so it’s better to inform the headquarters."

After performing, Xiao Xiao came over, "Uncle, do you understand?"

"Got it," Wu Heng nodded.

It was just that a few elders felt that his cooperation with the Snake Badge Consortium would affect the association.

Why worry about things unnecessarily.

"What should we do~!" Xiao Xiao leaned on his shoulder.

"No problem! Our normal business cooperation, the association can’t control us," Wu Heng assured her not to worry.

Glenda and the Lady also withdrew their attention.