Although the scale of the empire's plan is shocking, what Fang Piao is really worried about is not this, but the elemental layer. The role of the great crystal veins is not only to allow Xinta'an to float in the sky, but also to maintain the ethernet veins.
Forcibly raising the floating continent may destroy the stability of the elemental layer. He was worried that the Oshur people were going their own way and had not found a way to properly utilize the elemental layer. Their method of forcibly resonating with the elemental layer might not be the final and perfect version.
What's more, they are actually burning the lifespan of the floating continent.
"I just found that the readings here are quite abnormal. It is a sign of the escape of wind elements. This shows that there is a gap in the elemental layer. This damage may eventually become irreversible. Master Alix, what do you think?"
"I also heard the relevant rumors," Alix replied, "Half of the purpose of my coming here is to see this matter. Indeed, otherwise the Imperial people would not have to be so sneaky, but they have always been so ambitious. Your worries are not unreasonable. The stability of the elemental layer also affects other floating continents. The last time Fenris Island almost sank under the abyss, it was certainly due to Toragotos, but it was also related to the rapid decrease of Guy Crystal. related."
He gave Fang Plover a thoughtful look, obviously knowing very well what happened in Fenris. "Now it seems that the abnormal readings of Guy's crystals in various places and the precursor of the arrival of the Red Star are just an excuse, and are most likely related to the empire's plan."
"what should we do?"
Fang Yu knew in his heart that he had to take responsibility for the military, but now that Luo Wei, Shui Wuming, and the great god in front of him were here, could more people know about this matter?
But this will definitely attract a blow from the empire, but he is too small, and the Seven Seas Brigade is also weak. There is only this great god in front of him. Although it is said on the Internet that the relationship between the Final Brigade and the major guilds is not very good, at least he can use that The network delivers the message.
Luo Wei, Xiaoyao and others are also in the same situation.
"Help me to the end. I will inform the boss about the situation, and she may inform other guilds. But I can't predict the reactions of other guilds," Alix replied: "This is a matter that affects the entire Etali." Those people will definitely become famous for Asia's big event, and the reward they paid you is really not much. As for you, you don't have a guild behind you. How about I help you run it and let the Craftsmen Guild or Kaolin-I Will the Thurian Geographical Society issue you or your brigade a commendation?"
Fang Plover scratched his head. The commendation from the Craftsmen Association was of great benefit to improving the points of the brigade, especially such a group commendation. He was a little interested.
But the current situation made him unhappy. The imperial people's plans were undoubtedly more than that, and what was hidden behind them always made him feel a little uneasy. Yes, there are also Crystal Tower and Shadow Man.
He has only uncovered the tip of the iceberg right now. There is still no news about the crystal tower in the empire, the arrested agent and the shadow person behind it, and what role the Duke of Owl Eagle plays in this. Role?
What is the attitude of His Majesty the Emperor towards this?
After understanding everything that happened seven hundred years ago, it was hard for him to believe that this period of history, which involved almost the entire upper echelon of the empire, had no connection with it.
"What, are you still worried?" Alix asked.
Fang Yu nodded and briefly talked about his grievances with the Death Advent Guild, as well as the Stag Principality's party.
From the Lynn family to Ayin Bullock, the second half of the story is now known to the whole world, but his experience in the Hart Principality is rarely known. There was nothing to hide in that story. He ignored some parts related to the Seven Seas Brigade and told Alix the past of the Lynn family and the manuscript.
As for the underground part, the great god in front of me should know most of it.
"Do you think that knight, his mysterious craftsman friend, and the grudges of the Seven Wizards family are related to everything here?" Alix asked again: "Or is it related to the empire's plan?"
Fang Plover nodded.
"I guess you didn't tell me this to let me make this part public. After all, these things are just your guesses and there is no evidence. You want to ask me for my opinion, but I don't know much." Alix crooked his index and middle fingers and rubbed his chin, "But I can pay attention to it. I'm here to investigate this anyway."
Fang Yu originally didn't expect this great master to take time alone to intervene in this matter. After all, it had nothing to do with the other party. He just wanted to ask the other party's opinion.
After all, at different heights, the information you understand and the perspective on problems will be different.
But he didn't expect Alix to agree immediately, which surprised him. Although it was just a verbal promise, having such a big boss to offer help in this matter would at least make forces like the Death Come Guild much more cautious when attacking the Seven Seas Brigade.
Alix is very patient and answers all questions.
Probably because he made Prometheus suffer a loss, he seemed to be in a good mood.
May told him that Alix probably admired him. The deputy leader of the Final Brigade was definitely not like this outside. There were many people who hated him and gritted their teeth.
Fang Yu also felt the same, at least this was very different from the person in the rumors. If he hadn't seen how he drove Irs away, Fang Yu would have almost thought that he had met a person with the same name.
"Perhaps it's because he wants something from us?" Fang Lu quietly answered Mei Yi.
"He is not that kind of person," Mei said seriously. "Mei has met him with the teacher before. He is not like this in front of outsiders, even if he is asking for help. Or rather, he rarely does. If you really want something from someone, you will only exchange it for equal value."
Fang Yu thought of the letter in his arms and felt deeply convinced.
The two whispered, and Alix probably heard it, but he didn't care.
Then Fang Yu put away the military equipment. Fortunately, it was not damaged in the battle just now, otherwise he would not be able to afford the compensation if he sold it.
In the process of returning to the surface, he sent a message to Sylvester, Luo Wei, and Shui Wuming. After passing through the great crystal veins, the crystal communication signal returned to normal.
Everything was fine over there. Sylvide told him that before the earthquake, senior Luo Wei and Shui Wuming rescued the materials and documents. Although some were lost, they were generally harmless.
But the real key is the Type Zero Magic Furnace. Fang Plover asked nervously whether that thing was intact, "By the way, Sylvide, is the Magic Furnace that Aona gave us still there?"
Miss Ship Officer smiled while covering her mouth on the other side of Crystal, and she had already pictured in her mind the nervous look on Crystal's side.
She smiled and said: "When the big guy took action, he almost destroyed the thing. Fortunately, Miss Alyssa had quick eyesight and rescued it."
Fang Yu felt a little frightened when he heard this. If the Zero Magic Furnace was damaged, then their trip would not be in vain. He couldn't help but sigh, "Fortunately, Miss Alyssa is quick, this is so crucial."
But Miss Nightingale on the other side of the crystal took the crystal from Sylvide's hand and said angrily: "Do you think I want to, dear leader? This is Miss Sylvide's order, and besides, I'm not like that It was easy, it was a solid blow, and I almost broke two bones——"
Only then did Fang Yu realize that his ship officer had been paying attention to the magic furnace for him since early in the morning.
He quickly promised Miss Nightingale compensation for work-related injuries, as well as paid leave and so on. Although Alyssa sneered at this, she said it every time before, but every time she encountered an emergency——
For example, after the last Orankai escape, we agreed to give everyone a long vacation in the north to take a good rest, but it turned out that the break was just a rest, and it was just a stop to repair the ship.
Even more tiring than not taking any rest.
In other words, since the Seven Seas Brigade came out for adventure, has there really been a time when it wasn't urgent?
She finally saw clearly the trouble-making nature of her captain, who seemed to have endless things to do. From what he described, he had experienced a lot underground. Not only did he figure out the imperial people's plan, but he also got involved with the elemental tyrant.
She had to find another Emerald Star. She still clearly remembered how much trouble the Emerald Star caused in Istania last time.
Miss Nightingale couldn't help but rub her temples. The Continental League wasn't over yet, and she didn't know how many things would happen after that. She still had to find the treasure of the Pirate King Laoshizi.
She couldn't help but wonder if her decision to get on the ship was the right one.
Fang Plover felt good. Their expedition deep into the underground was a great victory. Not only were all the pre-set goals achieved, but they also received many additional gains.
For example, the blueprints left by the three Jeldhams are no less precious information than the Zero Magic Furnace. Although they are to be shared with Silver Vislan, God Killer and Elite, they can also get a copy. Generous rewards.
This reward was agreed upon in advance. And because the blueprints are too precious, according to Xiaoyao, Silver Vislan, God Killer and Elite will also give the Seven Seas Brigade some additional income.
These are also agreed-upon things. The big guilds do not lack this money, but unique blueprints and technologies are always scarce resources. Only three guilds have them, which means that they have exclusivity compared with the other seven guilds.
The extra money is just to maintain this exclusivity.
After all, the Nanami Brigade still has technology.
Xiaoyao and Shui Wuming were also quite surprised. They have all looked up those technologies. In addition to the elemental layer resonance device that none of them can use, the three Jeldhams also put some drawings of small devices they designed and invented.
It is said to be a small device, but after all, it is the design of geniuses, and some of them also draw on Cang Zhihui's technology. Fang Plover had seen clues about the level of technology flowing out of the Emerald Star from the star devices and those Nightmare Furnace creatures.
Of course, the drawings do not exclude some random toys that have no meaning. Or works that have been technically obsolete with the passage of seven hundred years.
These works account for approximately half of all drawings.
However, their design ideas are still worth learning from. Craftsmen are always good at summing up experience from previous alchemists, not to mention these are works of genius.
From the remaining parts, Luo Wei and others sorted out the four most valuable ones.
Two of them were of little use to Fang Pliance. They were large-scale city barrier and guild territory equipment. Luo Wei, Shui Wuming and Xiaoyao signed an exclusive agreement with Fang Plover on behalf of their respective guilds. They paid 320,000 and The exclusive copyright of these two drawings was bought for 800,000 lisels.
In other words, the Seven Seas Brigade can no longer pass on the technology on these two drawings to a third party except for its own use. Of course, this third party generally does not include the military. Everyone involved in the agreement knows it well and does not reveal it.
To Fang Yu's surprise, Liu Liyue also brought back news about the Silver Forest Spear and wanted to participate in this deal. Although Xiaoyao and Shui Wuming objected, after all, Liu Liyue was also a member of the adventure, so she naturally had this right.
The final result was that Liu Liyue got an equal agreement in exchange for giving up her own profits from the adventure.
This result made Fang Yu secretly happy for a while. After all, Liu Liyue originally had to share the money with him, but now it means that the Seven Seas Brigade has earned nearly a quarter more income for no reason.
However, Liu Liyue himself is not at a loss. After all, after getting these two blueprints, his future situation in Silver Forest Spear will be much better than now. According to Luo Wei, these two drawings are of little significance to Fang Plover, but they are of extraordinary significance to the Grand Guild.
Her original words were: "Regardless of the city barrier device, as far as I know, the guild territory device is at least about five percent more powerful than the most advanced existing devices of the same type."
Five percent may not seem like much, but when two top guilds are so far apart, it may be the difference between victory and defeat.
So the transfer of that drawing alone sold for a sky-high price of more than three million lisels. This is still jointly held by the four guilds. If it were exclusive, according to Shui Wuming, it would cost at least tens of millions.
This directly allowed Fang Plover to experience the feeling of getting rich overnight. Including the original agreement with the Seven Seas Brigade for this underground expedition, Rissel's income alone was more than 6 million.
He had never thought that doing business with the Grand Guild could be so profitable, although the last time he made a deal with Silver Vislan to deal with the Angels, it was quite satisfying, but it was a pity that the deal was broken off after a short period of time.
It's a pity that such opportunities are rare. After all, ancient technical documents are not everywhere, and the technology from the middle and modern eras that has survived to the present day is very rare.
Technology is always improving. Even among the technologies these three geniuses derived from Cang Zhihui, nine out of ten have only technical reference significance.
After signing the agreement and transferring the money to Silver Vislan, God Killer and Elite, Fang Plover checked the account of the Seven Seas Brigade at Stargate Bank through the system. Looking at the series of numbers behind it, he suddenly felt a sense of fullness. sense of happiness.
The Seven Seas Brigade has never been so generous since its establishment. Although a few million lisels is actually nothing to maintain a fleet, at least the wages owed to everyone can be continued.
Fang Plover finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Two of the four sets of drawings remain, one of which is about the idea of a flexible construction. However, you can’t tell much about flexible construction just by looking at the drawings. You have to wait until the design is completed to see its level and effectiveness.
Therefore, they had no choice but to put it aside. Each of the five people copied a copy and kept it for themselves. Fang Lung's copy was kept by Sylvester since he had not returned to the team yet.
Since Liu Liyue had already given up what he had earned, Fang Lu asked Tata to make an extra copy and give it to him. Anyway, these two drawings were not part of the exclusive agreement and he could freely dispose of them.
Liu Liyue fought alongside them underground, and Xiaoyao and Shui Wuming did not raise any objections to this.
However, according to Miss Scholar, the guy just silently put away the drawings and did not express his gratitude. Fang Yu was accustomed to hearing this, he had known it would be like this.
The remaining set of blueprints were treated in the same way, but in the eyes of everyone, the value of this blueprint was higher than the former, because it turned out to be a rare type of combat equipment blueprint.
The original owner of the technology should be Friston. This plug-in is named 'Seven-Type Magic Shield'. Although I don't know where the first six types are, the technology displayed by this magic shield is better than what is seen on the market today. The magic shield must be unique.
Its designer geniusly used phase crystals and a rather unique device to give this magic shield the ability to absorb magic power and reserve magic power to a certain extent.
"Absorb magic, release and levitate, the terms of this shield are so special," Shui Wuming himself is an all-round craftsman, and couldn't help but sigh, "It is different from the magic shield on the market that advocates injury-free, dexterity and protective area. Very different.”
"This is a standard shield," Luo Wei's judgment was more accurate. "It should be prepared for a special type of arms. The strange thing is that it has never been recorded in the history of imperial technology."
"Those who use magic shields are either knights or iron guards, but the entry for this shield is obviously not suitable for these two professions," Xiaoyao replied, "Friston may have conceived a special type of combat arms. But it’s not necessarily that the idea was abandoned later.”
Several people agree with this view.
However, although this magic shield is not suitable for legion-level battles, it is very suitable for the selectors. No one stipulates that the Iron Guard must be bulky and responsible for bearing damage.
Among the chosen ones, there are many Iron Guards who are the main combatants, and a sect, the Blood Guards, has also been born.
In Fang Yu's view, Luo Hao just lacked a good shield after upgrading. Regardless of the entry, the basic attributes of this magic shield were much better than similar products on the market.
The quality of its finished product is at least A or above, making it a legendary magic weapon.
But the rewards of this trip don’t stop there.
In addition to the legacies left by the three geniuses, this trip also yielded the elemental blessing, one of the seven sources of power obtained from the elemental tyrant. According to Dragon Queen Alessa, that blessing is better than the people in Oshu fighting for. Those are much better.
According to Fang Plover's understanding, the blessing that Cui Xisi and the others fought for was probably similar to the dark blessing on him, and was an incomplete version. And what Alphonse gave should undoubtedly be a complete body.
Although he carries the blessing of darkness, the ownership of the elemental blessing is still open to question, but after all, it is a benefit in his pocket.
In a sense, this blessing should be the biggest gain of the Seven Seas Brigade's trip.
As for blessings, he also gained something himself, from the revelation of the note Alix gave him just now. He suddenly realized that there seemed to be another metaphor for Jeldham hiding in the star device.
It's a pity that he asked Sylvide if the box was still intact before, but because the scene was too chaotic before, no one paid attention to an empty box in a hurry. If it fell into the crack during the earthquake, the stars The device was smashed to pieces.
Fortunately, he still remembered some of what he saw in the star device, and maybe he could recall something. It's just that he doesn't have time to take care of this right now, because the great master Alix is still around.
The latter asked him for advice on ancient alchemy along the way.
Since Alix is a magician and does not need to master the technical details, it is just for reference and research on the Chapter of the Key, so Fang Plover's teaching was extremely smooth, and he was even a little surprised.
By the time he almost returned to the surface, Alix had already fully understood the ancient alchemy taught to him by Anloser.
Of course, it is impossible to get started using it. It is enough to just understand the description of the principles, especially the part of the basic ether theory, which is originally the master of the magician.
"Don't be surprised," Alix saw his expression and even took the initiative to explain, "I am a dragon knight."
"Does the Dragon Knight system have any bonus to memory and cognitive ability?" Fang Yu couldn't help but ask.
"There are some, but not that obvious," Alix replied. "The system can help you record part of the knowledge, but you still have to understand it yourself, otherwise you can only retrieve it but not use it. But what I mean is, without this Even if I had some skills, I wouldn’t be able to get to this point.”
ha?
Fang Yu was speechless, so that was what he said.
However, he didn't get the answer he wanted, and he didn't know whether the addition of his Dragon Knight system to his learning ability was obvious - or not.
They gradually walked back into the tall rock forest, which was quite close to the underground lake.
Alix suddenly stopped at this time, "There are people in front, most likely your companions. I won't meet them anymore. I have probably mastered ancient alchemy. Ed, thank you very much. Next, I need a little time. Go verify it, and regarding the empire, I will inform the boss, and then I will investigate it myself. You don’t have to worry about Irs. It seems that he probably has more important things to deal with, and he should not care about you. ——”
"Okay," he interrupted himself, "I'll take the first step, and we'll meet again later. If Irs and the people from Prometheus really come to trouble you, you can use my name, of course, only within the empire. I can’t control it even if it’s far away.”
Fang Yu looked at the other party in surprise: "Master Alix, why don't you stay a little longer?"
Alix smiled, looked at him and said nothing, turned around and disappeared into the darkness.
He had just left for a moment when Fang Plover heard a set of footsteps coming from the front.
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(End of chapter)
