Chapter 1219: Chapter 913: Why Not Listen to a Story

The response from the Deceit Puppet Master, the last time their reply arrived, I was still on my way to the Cleft Island ruins, and Andre Willow wrote the reply on my behalf.

It seems like they are eager to expedite this matter, responding so quickly.

Now the other side has already started creating dolls, and the letter mentioned personal information, suggesting I publish it in the newspaper to help boost their reputation.

“Where is Wei’er?” Wu Heng looked up and asked.

Mini called back, “Sister Veera, the master is calling you.”

Andre Willow, dressed in white casual home clothes and holding a fluffy owl, walked in, “Master.”

“Sort out the personal information in this letter and publish it directly in the next issue of the newspaper.” Wu Heng handed the letter over.

The matter is already settled, no need to discuss it further with Glenda.

“Okay!” Andre Willow took it and glanced at the content.

Wu Heng picked up the phone and dialed Shi Yali’s number. After it rang twice, it connected, “Wu Heng!”

“Is there an Array Pattern Master from the headquarters here?” Wu Heng asked.

“Yes, they arrived on the island yesterday afternoon, saying they’re here to build an array pattern building as per orders.” Shi Yali replied.

With this answer, it was pretty much confirmed that they were here to build a training ground.

“I’ll head over now, have them meet in the conference room!”

“Got it!”

After hanging up the phone, Mini helped him change into the complex noble attire, then used the [Teleportation Technique] to go to the association.

…

The next second, Wu Heng appeared in the Steward’s Office and saw the Elf Deacon Xi Ligui sitting behind the desk.

The latter was startled, then said, “Why, don’t you use the door anymore?”

“Knew there was no one here.” Wu Heng smiled.

Xi Ligui was curious, “What are those Array Pattern Masters here to build?”

She knew whatever was being built on the island, requiring Array Pattern Masters from the headquarters, was something different.

At least it wasn’t an ordinary magic building.

Wu Heng leaned forward, lowered his voice, and said, “Haven’t you heard of it, the legendary building?”

“What?” Xi Ligui’s eyes widened with anticipation.

“A training ground, a place to enhance training efficiency.” Wu Heng said.

Xi Ligui’s wide eyes turned into a frown, and then she let out a “oh.”

“You know?”

“First time hearing about it.”

“Then why are you so indifferent?” Wu Heng asked.

“Sounds a bit ordinary, you’ve become a hero, why build this?” Xi Ligui returned her gaze to the documents.

Wu Heng said, “For you all to use, to accelerate level up.”

Xi Ligui raised her head again, even though it seemed a bit extravagant to bring Array Pattern Masters from the headquarters just to make a training ground, she felt touched hearing it was for them.

Heroes possess absolute authority, and they are never short of women around them.

But Wu Heng remained consistently good to them.

The door opened.

Shi Yali came back, seeing Wu Heng had arrived, she was slightly surprised, “You’re here so soon?”

“What kind of remark is that? So hurtful.” Wu Heng turned to look at her.

Shi Yali smiled, “Alright, you’re the best! Those people went to the conference room, do you want to go now?”

“I’ll go take a look.” Wu Heng headed out.

Xi Ligui and Shi Yali also followed him out, “We’ll go with you.”

…

Entering the conference room, they saw three Array Pattern Masters sitting across the conference table.

The outermost one was an elf, followed by a dwarf and a human.

Their eyes paused carefully on Wu Heng, then they stood up and said, “Leader Wu Heng, Deacon Xi Ligui.”

“Sit down!” Wu Heng gestured.

The three sat back down, and the elf leader took out a letter, handing it over, “This is a letter from ‘Hadara’, the Field Envoy Leader, to you.”

Hadara is the Field Envoy Leader, known as the Sword of Justice.

Wu Heng took it, tore it open, and glanced at it.

The content was simple, summarizing that these people would help build the training ground, but the expenses needed to be covered by him.

After reading, Wu Heng put away the letter and focused on the people across.

He directly asked, “The expenses for the training ground, mainly involve what aspects?”

The elf Array Pattern Master replied, “Customization of materials, fusion of formation breakpoints, and our labor costs.”

“Isn’t there an approximate cost?”

“There is an accurate quote, calculated by the flat area of the training ground, it’s 35 Gold Coins per square meter.” the elf Array Pattern Master said plainly.

The sisters across the table both caught their breath.

35 Gold Coins per square meter, was this like piecing together a Special Item on the ground?

Even a Level 18 professional’s bounty was only a few hundred silver coins.

Even if this type of building were publicly available, how many could afford it? A training ground couldn’t just be a few square meters.

Wu Heng’s reaction didn’t change much; Lilith had already mentioned the cost was exorbitant.

Actually, it was still manageable, within his range of affordability.

The three Array Pattern Masters continued observing his expression, seeing no change, they raised their eyebrows slightly.

Gold and Silver Island really was wealthy.

“Alright, I accept the quote, let me show you the site.” Wu Heng agreed directly.

“Okay!” The three also got up and walked out together.

…

Kudeha City.

Lately, this coastal small city has shown unusual hustle and prosperity.

The residents of the city have also heard that the inaccessible ‘Cleft Island’ has been occupied by an archaeological team from the association, and they discovered a site there.

Every few days, there are ships shuttling between the port and the site, transporting a large amount of supplies.

Of course, to the ordinary people in the city, they are not really interested in the site and artifacts.

But the presence of the lords from the headquarters has indeed increased local consumption somewhat.

“Wasn’t that island hard to access? How did the archaeology team just go up?” A man in a noble’s robe and glasses chatted with resting workers at a spot in the port.

The worker, seeing the man ordered him a beer, said, “It was the Leader Wu Heng from Gold and Silver Island who cleared out the dangers there. Some people say the seabed there is full of sunken ships, and who knows how many have sunk over the years.”

The man with glasses looked puzzled, “Gold and Silver Island is so far from here, is that true!”

“The archaeology team themselves said it, you think I made it up!” The worker snorted.

The man with glasses continued to ask, “Is there any good stuff on the island?”

“Don’t know, even if there is, the archaeology team would have taken it.” The worker replied.

The man with glasses did not ask more, turned around, and returned to the private room he had booked in the tavern.

The private room door closed.

A ghostly figure slowly floated out.

The man respectfully bowed and said, “Madam, I gathered that it was Leader Wu Heng from Gold and Silver Island who cleared that fortress you mentioned, and there’s nothing left inside now.”

The Ghost’s face was angry but forcefully subdued it, “The new leader mentioned in the association announcement?”

“It’s him.”

The Ghost gnashing teeth asked, “We have no grievance with him, why do this?”

The man didn’t answer, only after a few complaints from the Ghost did he gently say, “Madam, there’s nothing left on that island now, if we still go over, it might be dangerous for you.”

“Then we’re not going.” The Ghost’s tone still carried anger and continued, “Bring out the recent newspapers, I want to see.”

The man fetched the newspapers.

The Ghost flipped through them one by one, marking a few clues, Gold and Silver Island developing trade, Netalee City defense agreement, The Holy Court driven out of Gold and Silver Island.

“Hmph! I’ll make him pay.”

…

Gold and Silver Island.

Ultimately, Wu Heng decided to place the ‘Magic Building Training Ground’ in the training area where the maids frequently trained in the Island Lord’s Mansion.

This place is about the size of a basketball court, and for now, it’s enough for those people to train inside.

After coordinating with the Array Pattern Masters, they began preparing the materials, and construction could start the next day.

The Array Pattern Masters agreed and returned to the association dormitories to prepare.

And the maids, hearing that so much money was being spent to build a training ground for them, were all deeply moved, hugging him and coquettishly praising how good their master was.

…

Two days went by in a blink.

At dinner, Shanaela abruptly said, “Aifulin has sent a message, the situation at the church isn’t looking good.”

“What’s happened?” Wu Heng looked up.

These past two days, he mainly focused on the construction of the training ground and database setup, not paying attention to the church.

Shanaela said, “Almost no one is going to the church, the first two days people went mostly to watch the excitement.”

This…

Wu Heng frowned.

Philippa said, “It’s normal, this is Gold and Silver Island, Pirate Island, who believes in that stuff here, listening to the Priest is not as entertaining as listening to the Bard’s stories.”