Infinite Bloodcore

Chapter 433: Section 220: Pirate Trial

Hun Tong watched as the Dragon-man youth and his companions left, the smile on his face gradually fading to nothing as his gaze became deep and enigmatic.

Beside him, Yi Yan spoke with an implicitly resentful tone, “My lord, why don’t we keep the White Bandage? This ship could easily serve as the flagship of the Patrol Fleet. Although we also have a Bronze Level demon energy ship, it certainly can’t compare to the White Bandage.”

“Although we’ve collected the undersea treasure, we’re really not short of money.”

“But ordering a demon energy ship from the shipyard on Gear Island is no easy task.”

“So many people are placing orders, at least it will take half a year before they get to us.”

The mention of undersea treasure made Hun Tong feel as if his heart had been cruelly stabbed.

He took in a cool breath and said slowly, “Even though we have the undersea treasure, there are too many places that need money.”

“The entire new island almost needs to be rebuilt.”

“We need to issue relief funds.”

“Those merchants are troublesome.”

“The Undead Mages have appeared again, and the Empire is likely to send emissaries to investigate. By then, I’ll need to engage in some bribery.”

“The most crucial things are the Light Cannon tower and the Golden Shiny; both require a hefty sum to hire alchemy masters for repairs!”

“All of these things require money.”

“The White Bandage is just Bronze Level, having one more ship doesn’t significantly enhance our strength.”

“Repairing the Golden Shiny is what’s most important.”

“With one Golden Level demon energy ship, more White Bandages cannot compare.”

“The performance of the Bandage Mercenary Group has truly disappointed me.”

“This mercenary group and the Iron Rod Mercenary Group, they’re too close to the guilds. Should we keep them around, for those annoying merchants to cause us even more trouble?”

“Of course, it’s not like I’m selling them off casually. The Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps is not ordinary; you’ve seen their performance in the melee, haven’t you?”

Yi Yan nodded, acknowledging the sentiment.

In his view, apart from the Golden Level, the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps had the most impressive performance among the Human Race forces.

The Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps had secured the docks and then agreed to Hun Tong’s recruitment, venturing deep underground in an attempt to sabotage the large Fishman spell. This action was much more reliable than that of the Iron Rod or Bandage Mercenary Groups!

The latter two would only act in their own interests.

By comparison, the lord’s side, led by Hun Tong, had a favorable impression of the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps.

Hun Tong, watching the increasingly distant ships of the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps, evaluated, “Although they’ve recruited Chi Lai and Menshi, Chi Lai’s Bloodline Concentration isn’t high; Silver Level is already his limit. Menshi’s Cultivation has been stagnant for over a decade, with zero potential.”

“But Long Fu and Lion Flag are different.”

“Lion Flag’s Fighting Energy already has a Golden sheen; with enough time, he could become Golden Level.”