Chapter 1598: Chapter 1083: Who Is Most Suitable for the Elder’s Council?
Li Yahong raised an eyebrow, a smile on her lips, “Then send Sister Zhao a message, so she doesn’t sleep too early. It’d be nice for Xiao Xiao to see her mom too.”
“Alright.” Wu Heng took out his phone and sent a message to Zhao Yanqiu.
Almost immediately, a hand gesture saying ‘OK’ came back from the other side.
The SUV stopped in front of the central mall.
Li Yahong cooked him a bowl of instant noodles, and after the two finished their simple meal, they washed up and rested.
About half an hour later, the door opened softly, and Zhao Yanqiu, who had just spent time with Xiao Xiao, walked in quietly.
She quickly tidied up and joined the warmth of the bed.
…
The next morning, sunlight poured through the thin clouds over the base.
Wu Heng followed Li Yahong to the storage area of the base.
Accompanied by the clangor of metal friction, one heavy roller door after another was pulled up, revealing neatly stacked and clearly categorized goods inside.
“These front warehouses are all pens, sorted by color and size, with enough stock to last for years,” Li Yahong introduced as she walked, her tone efficient, “These back ones are pills, and also the microscopes and laboratory equipment you specifically mentioned—they’re treated for moisture and shock resistance.”
“The last row is directional radios, currently fifty sets are fully debugged, and if more are needed, the production line can ramp up anytime.”
Wu Heng’s gaze swept over the boxes of tightly sealed supplies, and he nodded with satisfaction, “Continue production afterward, especially prepare more radios and lab equipment.”
“Understood.” Li Yahong responded crisply.
The two walked through the warehouse area, meticulously counting everything.
Wu Heng let Li Yahong return to the central district, saying he could handle the rest.
After Li Yahong left, Wu Heng opened the boundary door and started having the Skeletons transport the goods.
The Skeletons lined up in a long row, perpetually moving boxes of items, filling the entire area with the sound of footsteps and shifting boxes.
By afternoon, all the goods were transported.
Wu Heng got back into the SUV and drove back to the prison base as dusk began to fall.
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Gold and Silver Island.
Exiting the boundary door, Wu Heng released the Ghosts.
Xiao Xiao immediately possessed a puppet and ran out of the display case with tapping footsteps, “Uncle, I’m going to play with Sister Lilith~!”
“Remember not to mention the temple to Lilith.” Wu Heng reminded.
“Got it!” Xiao Xiao replied, hopping out the door and down the stairs.
The other three Ghosts each possessed a puppet and headed downstairs.
Wu Heng followed them down and saw the women of the household coming out from the training room.
Each person was covered in a light sweat, but their eyes were brighter and sharper than usual, showing the effectiveness of the past couple of days’ inspection.
“Master, dinner is ready.” Mini saw him come downstairs and greeted with a smile.
Wu Heng nodded and followed her to the dining room.
After eating a simple meal, Wu Heng said to Shanaela, “The first batch of goods is ready, we can start arranging for sale.”
Shanaela nodded, “Okay, I’ll handle it.”
After a brief pause, she added, “The Great Elder will arrive on the island tomorrow, do you want to meet him in person?”
It had been mentioned before that the Great Elder was coming.
That was quite fast.
“With the Great Elder arriving in person, we naturally should receive him with respect.” Wu Heng responded with a smile, then turned to Mini, “Have the entertainment center’s restaurant prepare a welcoming feast tomorrow, to properly entertain the Great Elder.”
“Yes, Master.” Mini softly replied.
After dinner, Wu Heng chatted with the others for a while.
As it got late, they returned to their rooms to rest.
…
The atmosphere in the Island Lord’s Mansion was relaxed the following morning.
Wu Heng was chatting with Mini when a steady, rhythmic sound of footsteps came from outside the door.
Shanaela led a wood elf elder, dressed in intricate ornate attire, holding a scepter, with a neat goat beard, to walk slowly into the hall.
“This is our Wood Elf clan’s Great Elder, ‘Bonifacius’.” Shanaela solemnly introduced.
The elder stepped forward, placing his right hand over his chest and slightly bowing, “Greetings to you, Leader Wu Heng, Lord Viola.”
“No need for formalities, please have a seat.” Wu Heng motioned with a smile.
Bonifacius waved his hand, and a carved wooden box appeared silently in the center of the hall, “A little specialty of our clan, it’s a humble gift, I hope the Leader will accept it with a smile.”
Wu Heng gestured, and Robey, standing by, promptly directed the Skeletons to carry the wooden box away.
Only then did Bonifacius take a seat in the guest chair.
The maids quietly served tea and snacks, then stood by on both sides.
After all, with an outsider present, they needed to display the proper demeanor of a maid.
Shanaela and the Wood Elf Sisters didn’t sit either, only the Witch Viola sat slightly behind Wu Heng, her expression indifferent.
“Was the journey smooth?” Wu Heng made small talk.
“Thanks to you, the Wood Elf fleet was steady in the Emerald Sea, with no obstacles in the journey.” Bonifacius replied with a smile.
After a few pleasantries, Wu Heng said, “Great Elder, you must have important matters to discuss by coming all the way here. Let’s talk first, I’ve arranged a banquet for the evening.”
Bonifacius’s expression turned slightly serious as he got to the point, “Leader, my visit this time is to further discuss some matters between our two races.”
“Please go ahead. The relationship between Gold and Silver Island and the Wood Elves need not stand on ceremony.”
Bonifacius’s gaze swept over Shanaela and her sisters, and he slowly said, “Firstly, after several discussions in the Elder’s Council, it’s decided to massively build churches of the Spirit Awakening Sect throughout the territory, intending to cover every Wood Elf city.”
Wu Heng’s eyebrows twitched slightly, and he exchanged a glance with Shanaela.
Previously, this would undoubtedly have been a goal he pushed for.
Trying every means possible to align the Wood Elves with their side, but now, to avoid overly provoking The Holy Court, he had to be more cautious.
“This is naturally good news,” Wu Heng considered, “But the association is currently easing relations with The Holy Court; building a large number of churches now could provoke unnecessary conflict.”
A trace of surprise crossed Bonifacius’s eyes.
His past attitude towards The Holy Court had been quite aggressive.
Unexpectedly, with the advantage in hand, Wu Heng chose restraint.
“The leader is magnanimous, still willing to maintain balance.” The Great Elder seemed to understand this point and resolutely continued, “But rest assured, the Wood Elves have always stood by the Spirit Awakening Sect.”
Wu Heng pondered for a moment, “How about this, you could first draft a detailed plan, and once the situation eases, we can proceed with further construction.”
“As you wish.” Bonifacius took a small sip of tea, then changed the subject, “Leader, what is your opinion on the Wood Elf clan?”
“Haven’t we been closely cooperating?” Wu Heng chuckled, “Great Elder, feel free to speak your mind.”
“I’m already old, and the position of Great Elder eventually needs someone new.” Bonifacius’s expression was solemn, “Who does the Leader think would be more suitable?”
Wu Heng took a sip of tea, not readily grasping the meaning of the question addressed to him.
He knew there were several Elders in the council, but he was unaware of who they were. Occasionally, Shanaela mentioned a few names, but he hadn’t paid much attention.
“The Great Elder surely has a candidate.”
Bonifacius carefully watched his expression and then tentatively said, “If Shanaela were to succeed as the next Great Elder, what would you think?”
Upon hearing this, Wu Heng couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow.
Shanaela was astonished, her eyes wide open, while the Wood Elf Sisters were agape.
In the recent level assessment, Shanaela was just at Level 11, which was considered the lowest among the Wood Elves.
Her fame outside was due to her business acumen and exceptional appearance.
Her entry into the Elder’s Council was attributed to Wu Heng’s connection.
By no means should she be the one to become the Great Elder.
But the underlying intention of Bonifacius’s suggestion was clear — to irrevocably bind their race with Wu Heng.
“This is essentially good news,” Wu Heng said after some consideration, “but the association is currently working to ease relations with The Holy Court, making this a less opportune time for large-scale church building.”
“This is naturally a good thing,” Wu Heng pondered aloud. “But right now, with the association bridging better relations with The Holy Court, it may not be the time to commence large-scale chapel building.”
“Of course, I understand,” Bonifacius said firmly, “but rest assured, the Wood Elves remain steadfast in supporting the Spiritual Awakening Sect.”
Wu Heng nodded and signaled to Mini, “Tomorrow, let our entertainment center prepare a welcoming feast to properly entertain the Great Elder.”
“Yes, master.” Mini replied softly.
Having finished dinner, Wu Heng chatted with a few people for a while longer.
As night fell, they returned to their rooms to rest.
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