novelraw Chapter 531: Deceive the Heavens to Cross the Sea
Chapter 531: Deceive the Heavens to Cross the Sea
A moment later, Li Yue and He Yibo arrived, standing there without uttering a single word. Only when Li Wei activated a Five-Star Heaven-Veiling Card did they each carefully take out two Gold Tokens.
Indeed, these four gold-quality Clearance Tokens in their hands were exchanged using the two Seven-Star Gold Cards Li Wei had previously distributed to them.
It's worth mentioning that Seven-Star Gold Cards could not be exchanged for higher-level Clearance Tokens; one card could only be exchanged for two Gold Tokens. This was because anything higher belonged to another settlement mode.
However, from Gold Tokens down to Bronze Tokens, they could be dismantled downwards or fused upwards.
But within this, Stubborn Stone Tokens, Rotten Wood Tokens, and Mud Tokens belonged to yet another settlement mode.
Namely, two Mud Tokens synthesized a Rotten Wood Token, two Rotten Wood Tokens synthesized a Stubborn Stone, and two Stubborn Stones synthesized a Bronze. This Bronze could not synthesize a Black Iron Token; it could only be used for upgrading one's own Profession Card.
Only when Li Wei, like in the rookie mission, spent a year or at least half a year completing a relatively complete mission and obtained two Bronze Tokens, could they be synthesized into one Black Iron Token.
So if one wanted to synthesize Gold Tokens by farming Bronze Tokens, the profit margin wasn't large.
At this moment, Li Wei silently took these four Gold Tokens and put them away. This was his plan; it could be considered repairing the gallery roads openly while passing through Chencang in secret.
Earlier, when he handed these two Seven-Star Gold Cards to Li Yue and He Yibo, a full several hundred people were present. The information was even notified to all soldiers via the Pioneering Card. So all the soldiers knew that two Seven-Star Gold Cards were used to exchange for important materials from the Nine-Star Council to make the Blazing War Standard and the Frost War Standard.This couldn't be hidden from anyone.
But as to what specific materials were exchanged, the soldiers wouldn't know.
This was a plan to deceive the heavens to cross the sea.
Because prior to that, Li Wei had already arranged it via a Heaven-Veiling Card.
The goal was to make that Assassin team misjudge. There was definitely a 4th-Tier Mage capable of mind reading in their team, so knowing this secret was absolutely not a problem.
"So next, we must quickly forge a Blazing War Standard and a Frost War Standard, otherwise the opponent won't believe it,"
Hathaway said in a low voice.
"Yes, the opponent is extremely cautious and experienced, definitely beyond our imagination. We must block off all possible blind spots in this matter."
"Additionally, He Yibo and I haven't appeared outside these past two days out of fear of having our memories stolen by mind reading. But the more we act like this, the more disadvantageous it becomes. It's fine for me; the Blazing Legion doesn't need me, and I've been sewing inside the fortress under the identity of the Tailoring Maniac. But if He Yibo doesn't go out every day, it will inevitably give us away."
"So He Yibo, can you withstand the mind reading of a 4th-Tier Mage?"
Li Yue asked at this moment.
"I can't. I've had my mind read by a 4th-Tier Mage before. Of course, it must be within a certain distance. If I can follow the Lord day and night, then there won't be this problem."
"Additionally, I guess the opponent also wouldn't dare risk reading my mind; that would be too arrogant and would sufficiently prove the opponent has the ability to forcefully attack. There would be no need for such sneakiness."
He Yibo spoke in a deep voice, but his gaze toward Li Wei was full of respect.
"Very well, then let's do it this way."
Li Wei nodded. With a flick of his hand, a full thousand Fire Crystals and a large amount of related materials appeared. These were all from his own reserves, and also obtained from opening cards. But prior to this, let alone Li Yue, even Hathaway didn't know about it.
"These should be enough to forge two Legion War Standards."
"It's enough!"
Hathaway nodded repeatedly, looking at Li Wei with a strange gaze. Li Yue, however, was very calm; she was used to it.
"Then will this affect your upgrading of the Blazing Mage Tower?"
"It won't. For the production of this kind of war standard, the magic structure on it is actually relatively simple; the key is that the materials are too precious. In addition, the tailoring part cannot be neglected. I can get it done by casually sparing a day. As for the Blazing Mage Tower, I guarantee it can be successfully upgraded within twenty days."
Speaking up to here, Hathaway also handed the two most expensive Seven-Star Purple Cards to Li Wei.
Most of the previous distribution plan was real; only these two Seven-Star Gold Cards and these two Seven-Star Purple Cards were used to deceive the opponent.
And these two Seven-Star Purple Cards were also publicly claimed to be consumed for upgrading the Mage Tower.
But in reality, this was all to be used for upgrading Li Wei.
Including Li Wei going out for a stroll today, it was also telling the enemy: I haven't upgraded, I'm still stuck in the same place.
He didn't know if it was effective, but at the very least he had to possess a certain degree of self-preservation ability, right?
Otherwise, being on tenterhooks and on guard like this every day, then there would be no need to do anything else.
"Both of these purple cards were dropped by the Ducal Guard. You can select two guards to open the cards. If they are lucky, it can directly help them upgrade 20 points of Destiny Grid, or perhaps even more."
At this time, Hathaway said again. When she presided over the card opening previously, she didn't open the cards personally, but used her current +19 Inspiration to measure the aptitude of the card openers. Only soldiers who were extremely outstanding in all aspects were qualified to open cards, and after the card opening was finished, they usually obtained good buffs.
Li Wei nodded without saying anything else, just letting Hathaway and Li Yue each go get busy, while He Yibo went to the entrance of Liwei Keep to direct and coordinate security and defense matters.
Subsequently, Li Wei fell into a deep slumber, sleeping for a full two days.
When he woke up again, he felt a bit groggy, unlike usual where he could dispel all abnormalities just by sleeping.
This wasn't right. Was he cursed? But it didn't seem too severe, because his Magic Suppression talent had resisted quite a bit for him.
Subconsciously, he wanted to call Hathaway over, but immediately stopped himself. Even a 3rd-Tier Caster like Hathaway probably couldn't solve this matter.
With a stir of his thoughts, a stream of light flashed at his brow, and a Destiny Matrix resembling a pagoda emerged. One simply couldn't see through what profession was inside. This was the massive advantage brought by the Destiny Matrix.
At the same time, it was also the protection brought by the Light Ranger Card, like equipping his Destiny Grid with a layer of heavy armor.
It looked like there were no abnormalities either.
After thinking for a moment, Li Wei took out the Pioneering Card again and used it to connect to the Destiny Matrix. In the next second, lines of information silently surfaced. This was a comprehensive information data report similar to a mission settlement, allowing him to check his own strength, his faction, his territory personnel, and so on, anytime and anywhere.
It was very suitable for daily triple reflection.
【Name: Li Wei】
【Age: 42, Remaining Lifespan: 402 years】
【First Identity: Four-Star Lord of the Alliance of Myriad Heavens Lords】
【Second Identity: Former Earl of Blazing Flames of the Locke Kingdom, a Rebel Scum, a Sycophant】
【Third Identity: An Earl under Marquis Falcon of the Wyre Duchy】
【Current World Reputation: 325 (Showing One's Horns)】
【Current Status: Entangled by Curse Magic. The quality of Stamina and Spiritual Power has decreased, but the total values remain unchanged. The specific manifestation is that all attributes are normal, but you just feel fatigued and tired. This status will persist for 10 days before dissipating. Note: This is the result after being weakened by your own Magic Suppression talent. However, you can also choose to consume a Nature Particle to instantly dispel all abnormalities.】
【Currently Bound Title: Wolves Travel a Thousand Miles (Slaughter Title, cannot be upgraded)】
【Currently Bound Codename: George the Ranger (Currently Level 4, maximum upgrade to Level 6)】
【Currently Bound Ancient Magic Lord Title: Flame Viscount (Due to the background of Rebel Scum, temporarily Perception -2, Agility -10)】
【Current Basic Attributes: Life 800+150+300 (Normal + Flame Title + Ranger), Stamina 800+150+300, Strength 60+10, Agility 60+15+30 (Normal + Gear + Ranger), Defense 60+65+10 (Normal + Gear + Flame), Spiritual Power 90+5+10 (Normal + Gear + Flame)】
【Current Special Attributes: Perception 17+3 (Normal + Ranger), Sanity 12+3+2 (Normal + Guard Legion Loyalty 100 + Entire Army Loyalty 80), Inspiration +5. Additional Note: Due to your loyalty to Falcon Karl, he automatically gains Sanity +2.】
【Currently Owned Origin Particles: Life Particle ×2, Nature Particle ×3, Slaughter Particle ×2, Truth Particle ×3, Disguise Particle ×1, Light Particle ×1】
【Current Destiny Grid: Farmer 100, Hunter 80, Woodcutter 79, Scout 75, Druid 12】
【Current Gear: Six-Star Frost Ranger Bow, Five-Star Enchanted Light Armor Set, Five-Star Enchanted Heavy Armor Set, Five-Star Enchanted Greatsword, Five-Star Enchanted Dagger, Five-Star Enchanted Javelin ×12, Five-Star Enchanted Tower Shield】
【Current Hunting Pets: Five-Star Warhorse, Five-Star Frost Crow (Sleeping and Upgrading)】
【Current First Advisor of the Territory: Hathaway, Loyalty 100. Identity: Wife and Chief Caster of the territory, Tier 3 Radiant Mage Card.】
【Second Advisor of the Territory: Li Yue, Loyalty 100. Identity: Mistress and Commander of the Blazing Legion, Tier 3 Dawn Knight Card.】
【Third Advisor of the Territory: Widow Yang, Loyalty 100. Identity: Second Aunt and Alchemist, 2nd-Tier Caster.】
【Fourth Advisor of the Territory: Zhao Xuanxuan, Loyalty 100. Identity: Older Sister and Master Blacksmith, Tier 3 Melee Warrior, capable of cavalry or infantry.】
【Fifth Advisor of the Territory: Thomas, Loyalty 100. Identity: Old Friend and Vice Commander of the Frost Legion, Tier 3 Warrior, capable of transforming into a Stone Golem.】
【Sixth Advisor of the Territory: He Yibo, Loyalty 92. Identity: Commander of the Frost Legion, Tier 4 Dark Moon Warrior.】
【Seventh Advisor of the Territory: A Su, Loyalty 88. Identity: Commander of the Ranger Legion, Tier 4 Dark Moon Ranger.】
【Eighth Advisor of the Territory: Tucker, Loyalty 87. Identity: Deputy Caster of the Territory, Tier 3 Dark Night Mage Card.】
【Current First Legion of the Territory, Blazing Legion: Total army 833 men, currently 78 men dropped out. Consists of 215 Tier-3 Knights. Average Loyalty 88.】
【Current Second Legion of the Territory, Frost Legion: Total army 1,500 men, currently 472 dropped out. Consists of 32 Tier 3 Warriors. Average Loyalty 82.】
【Current Third Legion of the Territory, Guard Legion: Total army 500 men, currently 54 dropped out. Average Loyalty 96.】
【Current Fourth Legion of the Territory, Ranger Legion: Total army 500 men. Average Loyalty 82.】
【Current Territory possesses one Central City-class Fortress, already garrisoned; one Fortress, ungarrisoned.】
【Among the Lord-level factions on the Ascension Continent (excluding camps, calculating only individual territories), the current territory's comprehensive strength ranks 78th on the overall leaderboard of 1,000. Ranks beyond 1,000 are not counted.】