In the evening, Viscount Fergus returned to the castle with Gray, Caroline, Ellis, and a small number of soldiers. Most of the soldiers had been left in Giethoorn and were under the command of Bernal.
As soon as they returned to the castle, Mrs. Milan and Sarah came up to them. Sarah respectfully called "Father", while Mrs. Milan looked at Viscount Fergus with a little doubt.
"Master, why are you back so late?"
She was wearing a low-cut black dress with a beautiful sapphire necklace hanging on her chest, showing off her ladylike temperament.
"Because of some delays."
Viscount Fergus said.
"Is it troublesome?"
Mrs. Milan frowned in confusion, and then asked again.
By the way, why didn’t you see Bernal? "
Viscount Fergus did not answer immediately, but waved the servants around him to leave and led everyone to the Purple Jade Hall before he spoke.
"It's a bit troublesome, but it's a good thing. As for Boral, I left him in Giethoorn for the time being."
"Good thing?"
Mrs. Milan had deep doubts on her face, and Sarah also had curiosity on her face. She sat down next to Gray and looked at Viscount Fergus curiously.
"Yes, a pregnant blood beast was found in the red leaf forest next to Giethoorn."
Viscount Fergus nodded and explained.
"What, a pregnant... blood beast?"
Mrs. Milan lightly covered her red lips and exclaimed.
Sarah was not sure about the value of the pregnant blood beast, but she was very clear about it. She asked continuously with a look of surprise on her face.
"That's great, sir. What kind of blood beast is it? After it gives birth, can you kill it with your strength?"
"A cold tiger whose adult strength is comparable to that of a ferocious warrior has weakened during pregnancy. I guess it won't be a problem to kill it, but to be on the safe side, I plan to summon Baron Ricardo and the others after it gives birth to cubs. Let’s do it together.”
Viscount Fergus tapped the armrest of the armchair with his fingers and expressed his plan.
"That's right. The safer it is, the better."
Mrs. Milan nodded repeatedly, and Sarah's face also showed joy at this time. Just now, Gray had roughly explained to her the value of the pregnant blood beast and told her the benefits of the pregnant blood beast to the Fergus family.
When it comes to the sense of belonging to the Fergus family, Sarah ranks above Gray.
Because Gray has changed into an adult soul, he is naturally unfamiliar with this world and the Fergus family, and it is impossible to have a strong sense of belonging in a short period of time.
Sarah does not feel this strange, and her current superior life is given by the Fergus family, so she is particularly dependent on the Fergus family.
"This matter must be kept secret to avoid being discovered by other viscount families."
Viscount Fergus ordered.
Mrs. Milan and Sarah, who knew the importance of the blood beast, both nodded, and then Mrs. Milan seemed to have remembered it and said.
"By the way, Master, after you left today, Ford Auction House sent an auction invitation letter, inviting our Fergus family to participate in the next auction. The auction time is this Sunday afternoon."
"Ford Auction House?"
Hearing this name, Gray showed a trace of doubt on his face. He had never heard of the Ford Auction House, but he had heard of the Ford family. This was what he heard from Caroline after the hunting attack some time ago.
The Ford family, one of the two earl families ceded by the Marquis of Sidney family, has existed for more than 200 years. It is one of the earlier families to follow the Marquis of Sidney family and has a very solid foundation.
Moreover, this family's territory also borders a small part of the Fergus family's territory, located southeast of the Fergus family.
"Sister Caroline, is Ford Auction House a property of the Ford family?"
He asked in a low voice to Caroline next to him.
"Well, the Ford Auction House is one of the three major industries of the Ford family. It earns a lot of wealth for the Ford Auction House every year. It can be said to be the pillar industry of the Ford family."
Caroline nodded and replied.
"Three major industries, which three major industries?"
Gray asked curiously.
"Auction house, aquatic products, and textiles. I heard that the Ford family's annual income from these three major industries is almost as much as the territory's tax revenue."
Caroline explained.
"Can you catch up with the territory tax?"
There was a look of surprise on Gray's face.
The industry in this world is not developed, and there are only some small handicraft workshops. Most of the income of the nobles still comes from the taxation of the territory. For example, for the Fergus family, the taxation of the territory accounts for almost more than 90% of their income.
The Ford family was actually able to find a new way to create three major industries in addition to territorial taxation, and the income could actually keep up with the territorial taxation. This was really extraordinary. He couldn't help but be very curious about this Ford family.
"I wonder if I can create some industries from my previous life in this world?"
After thinking about it, Gray smiled bitterly and shook his head.
Although he has a high status in the Fergus family, he has not yet had the opportunity to come into contact with family management, so it is impossible to start a business.
Moreover, in his previous life, he was just an office worker, not an inventive scientist. He had forgotten all the chemistry knowledge he had learned during his years at work and gave it back to the teacher. He had no idea where to start.
The most important thing is that even if he has not forgotten the chemistry knowledge he learned before, he may not be able to figure it out in this world.
It's hard to say whether different worlds have the same chemical reaction rules. Especially in this world, there are obviously many differences from previous lives.
Such as the shape of the world, extraordinary species such as blood beasts, existences beyond the limits of the human body such as blood warriors... In short, this is a brand new world, a world different from the previous life. Can things from the previous life be used in this one? World, that’s to be figured out later.
On the other side, the conversation between Viscount Fergus and Mrs. Milan continued.
"An auction invitation from Ford Auction House?"
Hearing Mrs. Milan's words, Viscount Fergus raised his eyebrows slightly, and after thinking about it for a moment, he shook his head and said.
"In the recent period, it is best not to let other families notice the Fergus family. Our Fergus family will not participate in this auction."
"No, sir, I think the Fergus family should attend this auction."
Mrs. Milan smiled gracefully and shook her head.
"oh?"
Viscount Fergus looked at Mrs. Milan.
"The Fergus family has participated in previous auctions. If we don't participate this time, it will be easier for other families to notice the Fergus family, so I think we should participate."
Mrs. Milan explained with a smile.
Viscount Fergus touched his chin with one hand, carefully considered Mrs. Milan's words, and said.
"What you said makes sense, so the auction will continue as usual."
Saturday afternoon in the open space south of the castle.
The black hair on the temples was soaked with sweat, and drops of sweat slid down from the chin and tip of the nose, falling to the paved stone floor, leaving a small pool of water on the stone slab.
And as the sweat slid down, the water stains continued to expand.
Gray's body swayed slightly, like a tree being blown by the wind. This was a sign that his physical strength was reaching its limit.
"drink-"
Finally, Gray couldn't hold on any longer, and with a low roar, he withdrew from the training posture.
He put his hands on his knees and regained his strength. It took him a while to regain some strength and stand up.
Crackling!
With a slight twist of the body, the whole body made a crackling sound like exploding beans.
He made a comfortable sound. This kind of exercise to move his muscles and relax his body gave him a different kind of enjoyment.
"Master Gree, wipe your sweat!"
The maid Barbara came forward and handed the towel with both hands respectfully.
Gray reached out to take it and wiped it carefully on his face and head, but he felt a bit happy in his heart.
"I can hold on to the first practice posture for one minute after the fourth time!"
Only five days have passed since his strength reached the middle-level blood warrior. In just five days, he was able to hold on to the first training posture for the fourth time for one minute. This speed of progress, although it is slower than that of the lower-level blood warrior, The warrior is a little slower, but it is already extremely terrifying.
You know, even in the lower blood warrior stage, it took Ellis half a year to increase his physical limit by four minutes. Calculating, it takes one and a half months to increase his physical limit by one minute.
Gray, as a middle-level blood warrior, is already one level more difficult to improve than Ellis. He can still increase his physical limit by one minute in just five days.
Comparing the two, it is not difficult to see how fast his current cultivation progress is.
The reason is still that inexplicable "transformation". He is now in love with that inexplicable "transformation". The disadvantages are not seen, but the benefits are obvious. Almost every day, his strength is greatly improved.
"I have to go to the auction early tomorrow morning, but I can't practice. I heard that the place where the auction will be held, Ford City, the main city of the Ford family, is a city with a population of 300,000. I can have a good look at it then."
The permanent population of Fergus City is around 30,000, making it one of the largest cities in the Viscounty of Fergus and even other surrounding viscounties.
However, the population of the main city of the Ford family reached 300,000, which was ten times the population of Fergus City. He was really curious, what kind of city was this
(End of chapter)