Chapter 580: Chapter 476, Is There a Skill Book? Chapter 580: Chapter 476, Is There a Skill Book? Mini was taken aback, swallowing the words of reprimand she was about to say.

She pulled her into the room and closed the door, “How did you know he became the Island Master?”

“The association has already announced it, Wu Heng became the Island Master, and there’s also some kind of flag-bearer position. Xi Ligui, the elf Vice-executive, is now the steward of Gold and Silver Island.” Philippa sat down at the table, picked up a fruit and ate it as she spoke.

After listening, Millicent murmured, “He’s risen too quickly, how old is he now?”

Philippa was still somewhat excited, “A genius, right? I knew it when I first saw him, I could tell he was extraordinary. Otherwise, do you think I would act as his informant for nothing? It’s all within my expectations.”

As she said this, she slapped ‘Millicent’s’ bottom, “Stop running the tavern from now on, we’ll just follow him. We can’t make much money with all this other stuff.”

“What nonsense are you talking about, the tavern must continue, it’s a place to provide intelligence for the boss,” Millicent said.

“Fine, you really like running it anyway. I’ll go to the association to see if there’s any news, and I’ll come back to tell you,” Philippa drank a swig of water and ran out again.

Millicent hurriedly said, “Be careful on the road, don’t stir up trouble.”

“I know!”

Philippa dashed downstairs, quickly disappearing without a trace.

Millicent sat at the table, her mood too unsettled to care about the accounts, her brow slightly furrowed.

Before, Wu Heng was a Vice-executive, and she and her daughter collected information for him.

But now, he’s directly become the Island Master, the entire island is his, the gap between them is too great.

“No way, he doesn’t need us anymore.”

“Philippa has gotten on his good side, what will we do when the time comes!”

…

In the meeting room of the association.

“Do you have any plans for the development of Gold and Silver Island?” the old Mage asked casually.

Wu Heng thought for a moment and replied, “There is indeed a general direction, once things stabilize on the island, I will slowly implement it.”

“Hmm, you young people still have plenty of energy,” the old Mage nodded.

Wu Heng directly asked, “Headmaster, that teleportation skill and the one that lights up the sky you used, did you research them yourself? What’s their name?”

“Want to learn them? I taught you everything, what would I use then?” the old Mage said with a smile on his face.

“Is there a Skill Book? Let me take a look for a couple of days to expand my horizons and I’ll return it to you.”

The old Mage took a sip from his teacup, “You should focus your energy on your own faction. If you learn a bit of this and that from everywhere, it would instead scatter your attention.”

This old man, he really is like a school teacher.

“How can I learn skills with you?”

The old Mage stroked his beard, “I’ll discuss with the old folks back home and see what’s suitable for you. We can give it to you to have a look. The rest, once you reach Level 15 and join the research society, we can talk further.”

Wu Heng did not say much more, “That’s fine.”

“I’ll leave here tomorrow; this is my address. You can write to me if you need anything. It’s rare for the human race to produce such a talent like you, it is just a pity that you weren’t guided correctly and chose Necromancy.”

Wu Heng took the address the other party had written and glanced at it before putting it into his Space Ring.

“When are you leaving? I’ll see you off.”

“Imilo doesn’t want to make a fuss about it, no need for a send-off, just write if you need anything.” The old Mage stood up.

“Alright.” Wu Heng got up and walked out with him.

The old Mage headed to Imilo’s study.

Wu Heng went to discuss matters of island defense with ‘Xi Ligui’.

The city hall was preserved.

But the island’s Guard Team, they had nothing left.

They still required the association’s team for training, and Wu Heng assigned Skeletons to follow them.

…

In the afternoon, Wu Heng began to account for the number of his Skeletons.

The Gold and Silver Island campaign did not completely wipe out the Pirates, but it did clear out most of the Pirate Groups.

All the corpses were converted, adding quite a number to his forces.

This conversion provided Wu Heng with a good excuse.

The numbers were somewhat vague; Wu Heng transferred some Skeletons from another world, which did not attract much attention.

No one would pursue the origins of these Skeletons.

The Skeletons were allocated to different positions by Wu Heng.

It could be said that most of the island’s defense tasks were now undertaken by these Skeletons.

Otherwise, the association’s handful of people truly couldn’t maintain the security of a city.

He visited several locations in succession.

He compiled statistics on the levels and quantities of Skeletons.

The Gold and Silver Island campaign resulted in acquiring one Level 18 Skeleton, the former Island Master ‘Occam’, one Level 17 Skeleton, the Skeleton Boxer ‘Tuolga’.

There were 12 Skeletons at Level 16 and 15, and 75 Skeletons between Levels 10 and 14.

The remaining Skeletons, close to a thousand, were all above Level 5.

“The quantity is average, but the higher levels are quite good.”

Compared to the Zombie World, the quantity of Skeletons in this world was actually not that significant.

However, it added a batch of high-level professionals for him.

Normally speaking, Level 15 was already considered a very high level, belonging to major Pirate Groups at sea or even capable of overthrowing a City Lord in Lundham City.

That added another 12, quite impressive.

Wu Heng made some new adjustments.

Most were assigned to continue their duties at the port and at various patrolling and guarding positions.

The rest followed the association’s teams, continuing their patrolling duties.

Strengthening the island’s security.

Having completed the tally, Wu Heng returned in a carriage.

…

As he approached his residence,
he heard a loud noise in the distance.

Parting the hanging curtain to look outside, he saw a large crowd gathered in front of his house.

Wu Heng’s eyebrows furrowed slightly.

He sent Xiao Xiao ahead to check out the situation.

Soon, Xiao Xiao flew back and said, “Uncle, it looks like they’re all merchants, no danger. They’re all discussing your appointment as the island’s master.”

Merchants?

He parted the curtain again to confirm the situation ahead.

On the outer perimeter, there were guards from some merchant groups, while closer to the mansion’s gate, indeed, were various merchants or representatives dressed in brocade robes.

Wu Heng stepped down from the carriage and walked towards them.

Seeing Wu Heng’s return,
everyone crowded around him at once.

“Island Master, congratulations,” they said.

“Island Lord Wu Heng, we hope you’ll take extra care of our merchant groups in the future.”

“Yes, when Lady Shanaira proposed nominating you, we were strongly supportive. No one is more suited for this position than you,” they said.

Compliments came from every direction.

Some even shouted about having a daughter who was quite attractive and wanted to introduce her to Wu Heng.

There was all manner of talk, each person more lively than the last.

Wu Heng opened the main gate and said, “Everyone, let’s discuss inside. It’s not proper to talk out here.”

The crowd rushed into the courtyard with a buzz.

Carefully, they passed through the rows of skeletons to enter the building.

The furniture in the main hall had mostly been cleared out for his return and to accompany ‘Mini’ to the estate.

Mini found some chairs and distributed them to everyone.

They sat in a circle.

The representatives of the merchant groups who had signed the nomination with Shanaira sat in the front, their heads held high and faces glowing with pride.

The others who hadn’t participated sat a bit further back.

After exchanging a few pleasantries,
Wu Heng spoke up, “The promise I made to Lady Shanaira is valid. The future development of Gold and Silver Island will need everyone’s help. We will strive to ensure the safety of the shipping lanes and create a more favorable environment for commerce.”

Hearing this, the representatives showed their delight.

Most had signed the letter of nomination more as a favor to ‘Sha Naila’, not really believing that a vice-executive could become the Island Master.

Now that he had assumed the title, they naturally hoped he would fulfill his promises and create a better commercial environment.

Immediately, someone from the back spoke up, “When Lady Shanaira proposed it, our Chamber of Commerce wasn’t present to support you, Island Master. We are willing to offer two large warships this time to help with the island’s development.”

“We too have brought gifts to congratulate you, Lord Wu Heng, on becoming the Island Master,” another added.

People spoke one after another, each stating their case.

Wu Heng thanked each one and was very polite.

The island didn’t have a large population, and after the battle, there were even fewer people.

Whether it could recover,
and the reputation and situation of Gold and Silver Island, needed to be conveyed by these merchants and their caravans.

Maintaining a friendly relationship and attitude with each other was indeed necessary.

Wu Heng had Mini take note of the names of the merchant groups of the visitors,
Before sending everyone away.

…

Once the people from the Chamber of Commerce had all left,
Wu Heng and Mini reviewed the room situation once more before leading a large contingent of skeletons and four armored vehicles
to the estate.

Having formally taken charge of the estate’s defenses,
rows of gun-wielding skeletons took their positions on the city walls.

And the armored vehicles were parked in the spacious courtyard, which no longer occupied Mini’s orchard and flower beds.

This place reminded Wu Heng of the Zombie World, the prison they had taken over.

Like a small city, it was well-equipped inside and its defenses were considerable.

Even if pirates launched another attack, they would likely not even be able to get near the walls.

“Master, where should we place these Alchemy Skeletons?”