They all call me master

Calculating?

I just really need a boat and more esoteric knowledge!

Arthur sighed helplessly in his heart.

If you tell the truth, why doesn’t anyone believe you?

Is Nanzhen’s profit huge?

Even if it’s big, it’s big!

It’s not big, it’s not big!

For a 'small city with a population of 20,000' built around a mine, as long as the minerals are not exhausted, there will be a steady stream of wealth.

However, it is impossible for all such wealth to fall into one's own pocket.

Because, there is tax!

Also, the maintenance of South Town!

Among them, taxes must be paid, otherwise you will be struck by lightning in Nanlos!

This is definitely not an adjective.

And he was struck by lightning in every sense of the word.

The Countess, who claimed to be a solitary person but was really reclusive, would never tolerate anyone who dared to evade taxes.

As long as the circumstances are serious enough, it will be struck by lightning.

If it's more serious, it's two.

In short, taxes are the big part.

Even if the countess received part of the income dividends, it would be the same. Unless the coal and iron mine completely became the countess's, it would be tax-free.

And the maintenance of Nanzhen is also a big part.

And, it’s hard work.

Running a small town with a population of 20,000 is definitely not a simple matter. Just eating, drinking and eating is enough to give Arthur a headache.

Coupled with the corresponding security, transportation, and communication problems, Arthur simply did not have enough manpower.

Especially in terms of communication, it will inevitably become extremely important as the Countess gets involved in the Nanzhen Coal and Iron Mine - and none of his people can really deal with the people sent by the Countess.

Arthur himself can naturally handle it, but letting Arthur devote himself fully to it is really not worth the gain.

Moreover, Arthur can be sure that if he really comes forward, the countess will not mind sending more people to accompany him to 'solve the problem' - because if he ties all his energy to South Town , which is in line with the interests of the countess.

An 'initiator' who can be seen every day and is tired of dealing with chores will be praised loudly and praised by a lord.

Therefore, Arthur had simply 'exchanged' part of the proceeds to Malinda in exchange for what he needed more.

Now is no exception!

Compared to him, Malinda had more experience in dealing with the countess and had enough manpower.

Moreover, Malinda also needs Nanzhen more.

For him, Nanzhen is a complicated and tiring 'profit', which is far less direct than exchanging more ships for 'duty-free' coastal trade.

But for Malinda, there are too many things she can do with a piece of land like South Town.

Not to mention the distance, just to get to the ‘Ms. Long Night’s Salon’, you have to go up two steps!

More importantly, the subsequent 'auction' will be even more powerful and can attract more people - South Town is safer for some people than South Los Angeles.

As for the mysterious side knowledge?

Arthur has finished reading the books brought from Ymir Manor. He needs more books to expand his 'mysterious vision'.

However, he had no way to say it directly.

And his original rhetoric could no longer be used after hearing Malinda's words.

now--

The young 'psychic medium' looked at the 'Ms. Long Night' in front of him and sighed softly.

"I said no, do you believe it?

I simply want 12 new Kirk ships and some mysterious side knowledge. "

Malinda blew a puff of thick smoke towards Arthur.

The woman responded with action.

Arthur spread his hands amid the strong mint scent, mixed with the faint medicinal scent.

Then, Malinda didn't go any further.

This lady has a good sense of proportion.

next moment--

A huge smoke ring was blown out, and Malinda got into the smoke ring.

In about 10 seconds, Malinda came back again, with a palm-sized brown notebook wrapped in black rope in her hand.

After Malinda untied the rope, she threw the notebook directly to Arthur.

"for you!

This is something I combined with the various undead secrets I have learned and summarized - although I have only reached the entry-level part, the entry-level map I saw back then was the core of the 'black robe' in the 'Tower of Mist' Inheritance: Gift of the Soul!

Moreover, I can assure you that this map is complete!

so……

Just skip the boat! "

Advanced map!

Arthur's heart trembled, but on the surface he remained calm.

"Haha, do you think it's still useful to me now?"

Arthur said and rolled his eyes.

There are temptations hidden in seemingly normal words.

Arthur is quite clear about Malinda's power.

Except for the 'undead' related ones.

And smoke!

Also, the smoke is significantly larger in proportion.

Can one person use two ‘Advanced Maps’?

Arthur guessed in his heart.

At the same time, waiting for Malinda's answer.

And this lady will naturally not disappoint Arthur——

"Why didn't it work?

Although most people will only choose a map that is similar to their own power, you are the contemporary ‘black cat’!

The secret technique of 'Tongyou' you master and the entry map you choose must be related to death.

And what about this ‘soul gift’?

It also has the characteristics of death.

So, there is no conflict!

and……

Didn't you guys have everything planned out a long time ago?

You have been plotting it since I appeared in front of you!

Now I suspect that you arranged for me to see you that day! "

As she spoke, the lady took another deep breath of smoke.

And Arthur?

While memorizing this information in my mind, I raised my hand and gave it a middle finger.

"I arranged it?

Didn't you want to take advantage of me, and then suddenly realized that there was something wrong with my identity? After careful investigation, you discovered the clues, and then you became selfish about my Cat Sect's secret technique of "Tongyou" and the advanced map? "

At this time, Arthur showed no mercy.

Because Arthur has discovered that this woman wants to make him feel guilty.

Then……

Give him fewer ships!

This is not possible!

My friend, the 'spiritual medium' is in need of a boat!

However, Arthur still murmured a little in his heart——

‘Have you been picking Malinda’s wool a little too much lately?

Why do you feel so fussy about everything?

Do you want to give Malinda some relief? If she has too much wool, she will become bald! ’

Thinking in his heart, Arthur's eyes glanced at the top of Malinda's head, where there was a beautiful deerstalker hat.

‘Is this guy really bald?

Otherwise, why do you always wear a hat?

Or……

Didn't wash your hair? ’

Arthur thought to himself.

"I think you're thinking of something very offensive to me - six ships!"

With such words in her mouth, Malinda suddenly made a counteroffer.

After being discovered, the lady stopped pretending and simply came forward to show off.

Arthur was not afraid of this kind of 'clear price' and responded immediately.

"12 ships!"

"7 ships!"

The tug-of-war between the two sides began.

In the end, it was settled on 8 ships.

When they got to the back, Malinda refused to let go.

Arthur could only agree.

However, looking at the notes on the side, Arthur knew that he had made a lot of money.

If it weren't for the absolute information gap, everyone would think that he was already an 'advanced person'. This note with the entry map, even if he and Malinda had a cooperative relationship, would definitely reveal something. The price was unimaginable.

That's all, it's because of 'friendship'.

After all, rare things are worth more!

And now?

It’s a ‘cabbage price’, right?

Arthur thought in his heart, raised his hand and picked up the notebook.

And the moment Arthur's finger touched the note, the young 'psychic medium' was stunned, because——

Rows of text surged upwards.

Looking at these words, Arthur had only one thought left in his heart.

He really made a lot of money this time!