Chapter 242 - 222: A Surprising Gift

Chapter 242: Chapter 222: A Surprising Gift

"Yes, I went there with the Secret Masters from White Bear Town."

Vili gave them a firm answer, seeing their doubtful expressions.

Baron Kels and Olay were silent for a moment.

Not only had Vili explored the location, but he had personally gone to the site of the Cold Lion Royal Family’s hidden treasure.

"It must have been very dangerous..."

It was Olay who spoke, a flicker of concern in his eyes.

In fact, a wave of retrospective fear washed over Olay. He felt he shouldn’t have given the Treasure Map to Vili so soon. Seeing Vili sitting here safe and sound made it seem like everything had gone smoothly, but if any accident had occurred during the process, Olay would have regretted it for the rest of his life.

"There were thrills, but no real danger."

Vili gave a brief reply. "The only regret is that we couldn’t take the most valuable treasure from the site. However, what we did bring back is far more practical than I imagined."

Vili was telling the truth. In his opinion, the most valuable item at the site of the Cold Lion Royal Family’s treasure was undoubtedly the dark green heart that radiated an intensely rich Power of Nature. Although he didn’t know what kind of creature it came from, Vili could guess that it was the heart of a Six-Engraving, or perhaps even a Seven-Engraving, creature. In other words, it might have been the organ of a Gold Level Magical Beast.

The range of the Power of Nature’s radiation and the oppressive feeling up close were still fresh in Vili’s mind.

"Vili, you shouldn’t have taken such a risk. At the very least, you shouldn’t have gone yourself."

Baron Kels said, his tone tinged with relief for Vili’s safety.

Hearing the concern from Baron Kels and Olay, Vili felt a warmth spread through his heart.

Ever since he had gotten to know these two magnates of Diamond Town, they had always treated him like a nephew or a junior. Although the main reason for this was his talent, Vili was still grateful from the bottom of his heart.

"Baron Kels, Teacher, come take a look at the gifts I brought for you."

Vili stood up, walked over to a wooden box, and gently opened it.

The space inside the wooden box wasn’t large. There were just six neat books placed within.

Baron Kels and Olay walked to the box. Seeing the Wuya Language text on the covers, a look of astonishment flashed in their eyes.

"Knight’s Breathing Techniques?"

Olay examined the six books in the box and sucked in a sharp breath.

It wasn’t just Olay; even Baron Kels, who had been trying to maintain his composure, could no longer hide the astonishment in his eyes.

Six Knight’s Breathing Technique books!

One must understand that after several generations of Lords, Diamond Town had only a single inherited breathing technique: the Frost Knight Breathing Technique.

Although a Knight’s Breathing Technique was just a beginner’s textbook for a Knight, different textbooks could cultivate Knights with different attributes. Moreover, it allowed those with weaker Knight Talent to have more options to try. After all, no one knew which textbook was best suited for which student.

Take Bamos, for instance. He had been practicing the Frost Knight Breathing Technique for over ten years, but he had never managed to break through that most basic barrier.

"Thank you so much, Vili."

Baron Kels said to Vili with sincerity.

Although he knew he wouldn’t be able to find a junior with the right aptitude in Diamond Town right away, the immense value of this gift still made Baron Kels feel he didn’t deserve it. After all, when he had given Vili the Treasure Map, he was merely passing on something he couldn’t use himself, as a simple favor. He never expected to receive such a reward just over half a year later.

"I should be the one thanking you."

Vili smiled faintly. "This is only one of the gifts. There’s another."

With that, Vili opened the other two wooden boxes.

The contents of these two boxes were identical. Each held nine glass vials, along with jars and bottles containing medicinal herbs and concentrated potions.

There were eighteen glass vials in total, filled with a viscous Life Energy Liquid. The other items were Support Potions for Natural Energy, prepared by Colson. With these, the Life Energy Liquid from a single vial could raise ten ordinary people with no foundation to the physical limit of a non-Extraordinary human.

Although this was only one-tenth of the total amount Vili had obtained, it was still a considerable sum.

Vili had thought it through carefully. These eighteen vials of Life Energy Liquid alone would be enough for Diamond Town to use for many years. After all, Diamond Town’s foundation couldn’t compare to White Bear Town’s. If they created too many underlings with advanced combat power, Diamond Town, with only two Middle Knights, wouldn’t be able to control them.

"What is this?"

Kels, Olay, and Bamos, who had just snapped out of his daze, all gathered around.

They could recognize the Knight’s Breathing Techniques at a glance, but they truly had no idea what these assorted bottles and jars were.

"Colson, please explain to Lord Baron and Teacher Olay, and also tell them how to use these things."

Vili directly found an expert to explain in his stead.

Hearing Vili’s words, Baron Kels and the others turned their gaze to the tall, thin young man.

Colson. They had heard the name before. It seemed this young Secret Master was also someone Vili had brought from Diamond Town to White Bear Town.

"Of course, Lord Baron."

Colson stood up and gave a slight smile.

In fact, having held his tongue for a long while, Colson finally felt a sense of release.

"Esteemed Baron Kels, esteemed Teacher Olay, and esteemed Bamos."

Colson smiled, his tone utterly sincere. "Allow me, Colson of White Bear Town, to explain for you..."

"Er..."

Colson saw Vili’s questioning gaze, swallowed, and thought, ’Looks like I’m rambling again.’

"It’s like this..."

Colson quickly refined his language. He clearly and completely explained the function and usage of the viscous Life Energy Liquid and the various bottled and jarred Natural Energy Support Potions to the group.

Colson proved that he could, in fact, explain things concisely, even in front of outsiders.

As Colson’s explanation ended, the looks of shock frozen on the faces of Baron Kels and the others finally began to change.

Even so, the joy and disbelief in their hearts could not be dispelled.

The assorted bottles and jars in these two wooden boxes could actually allow one hundred and eighty ordinary people with no foundation to reach the physical limits of a non-Extraordinary person within three to six months! If paired with Fencing instruction, that would mean one hundred and eighty Senior Knight’s Squires.

One had to realize that Diamond Town currently only had about ten Senior Knight’s Squires.

Moreover, Vili had also gifted them six Knight’s Breathing Technique books. If the newly cultivated Senior Knight’s Squires were to attempt these breathing techniques... then Diamond Town’s Advanced Combat Power would soar.

Faced with such a shock, Baron Kels felt his head spin for a moment.

Even though Baron Kels was a broad-minded, decisive, and worldly man, he couldn’t remain calm in the face of such a gift.

"Vili... I..."

Baron Kels was trying to organize his thoughts.

’I just did him a simple, useless favor. Why am I suddenly receiving such a huge reward?’

His aristocratic principles told Baron Kels to refuse these tempting gifts; Vili had risked his life for every single one of them.

But when he thought about Diamond Town’s current situation and his own long-held ambitions, Baron Kels ultimately decided to accept the gifts.

This was an opportunity to change the future of Diamond Town, a major turning point.

"Thank you, Vili."

Olay also turned to Vili, his tone filled with sincerity.

Baron Kels nodded heavily. "I accept these gifts from your journey. On behalf of Diamond Town, I thank you."

This was probably the most successful investment Baron Kels had ever made. The resources he had invested in Vili were now being returned a thousandfold. Moreover, following Vili’s current trajectory, he was certain to achieve even more remarkable accomplishments in the future. And Diamond Town, as a friendly neighbor maintaining the best possible relationship with Vili, would continue to be bathed in the glow of his success.

"You’re too kind."

Vili gave a slight nod, indicating it was nothing.

Baron Kels personally closed the wooden boxes, his fingertips still trembling slightly.

It took another three to five minutes for Baron Kels, his son, and Olay to finally calm down.

"By the way, Vili."

Having composed himself, Baron Kels suddenly remembered something. "Recently, I’ve exchanged several letters with some noble friends from other provinces. They all mentioned that while the Lanton Duchy seems peaceful on the surface, a storm is brewing in unseen places."

When they were young, Baron Kels and Olay had traveled throughout the entire Lanton Duchy; that was also when they acquired the map left by the Cold Lion Royal Family. At that time, using his status as the son of a noble, Baron Kels had also befriended many descendants of minor nobility. Now, after several decades, many of those descendants had risen to the rank of Baron or even Viscount.

They all lived far apart from one another, but they still corresponded by letter from time to time.

"The alliance between the Sosen Duchy and the Wata Duchy has, in fact, had a psychological impact on the entire Lanton Duchy. We just don’t feel it as strongly since we’re on the border. But Vili, you must be careful. After all, you wiped out a cavalry unit from the Wata Duchy. I have a feeling they will deliberately target you."

This was not the first time Baron Kels had given Vili this warning.

Baron Kels had warned Vili about this in their previous correspondence.

Of course, he didn’t know that Vili had already been attacked by assassins from the Wata Duchy.

It was just that the Grand Knight was now buried in White Bear Town, and his underling had been turned into a puppet-like Speaker by the young Silent, Colson.