This person is a helper he contacted through the Donghai Gang.
In other words, the other party represents the interests and will of the countries across the sea.
This is also a power that my father is not willing to rely on easily.
Unlike the Donghai Gang, they cannot be controlled by the Wang family, and the power that cannot be controlled, the father always worries that one day he will be burned.
Wang Qingzhi agreed with his father's point of view, but that was only on the basis that the Wang family could grow steadily.
If even the continuation of the family is in jeopardy, then there is no need to talk about stability and checks and balances.
"I will not interfere with whatever you want to do." Wang Qingzhi said solemnly, "I only have one request, and that is that Princess Guangping must die."
The Privy Council's plan gave him an excellent opportunity.
A raid by pirates will inevitably bring about chaos, and chaos in the city is the best cover for the attack. As long as the princess's death is blamed on the pirates, the Wang family's crisis will naturally be solved.
"This is not an easy task." The man sat down and said, "Since your princess came to Jinxia City, we have lost many good soldiers one after another. This can only mean that the princess is protected by experts. "
"As far as I know, Xia Fan, the new alchemist in the Privy Council—"
"It can't be this person." He directly interrupted Wang Qingzhi, "The Sankamaku Ninja can be forgiven, but all the backbones of the Donghai Gang were overthrown overnight? Such a person should not condescend to the local Privy Council, but only Only with her identity as a princess can she be recruited to her side. By the way, you have already investigated what happened on Wangfu Street, right?"
Wang Qingzhi nodded, "The surrounding residents heard a loud noise, and the wall below the well was dark. It was undoubtedly caused by burning. Coupled with the brief but strong vibration at the time, I guessed it was an explosion. But... there was not much smell of sulfur at the scene. .”
"It doesn't smell of sulfur, that's right. It's not a regular explosion, but some kind of powerful Lijutsu." The man knocked on the table and said, "It's fast and deadly. It doesn't give people time to react. It also has some restraint on evil spirits. No wonder Akira Amuro died there. What a pity our arrangement... "
"Didn't you say that you can even compete with the Privy Council? No matter how powerful the opponent is, he is only one person."
"Don't get me wrong, I said it's not easy, I didn't say we can't do it." The man chuckled, "It's just the reward..."
"Three times the salt." Wang Qingzhi said firmly.
"Oh? Three times? That's not a small number." The other party rubbed the metal sleeve on his fingertips, his words full of doubt, "If I remember correctly, the number of forests around Jinxia City has affected the efficiency of salt production, right? ?”
"But there are still many woods in Shenzhou. As long as the freight rate is increased by the same multiple, all the merchant ships coming and going will carry what the Wang family needs!"
Wang Qingzhi has full confidence in this point.
Short-term losses are not a big deal.
The wealth accumulated by his family over several generations was enough for him to suffer losses for a long time.
"Well, that's something you have to consider. Wang Yi'an has not agreed to increase production for several years, but unexpectedly he got progress from you." The man accepted the deal, "They will send another group of people over there, you Also prepare early.”
Wang Qingzhi filled up both sides' wine glasses, then picked up one of them and said, "I wish you a happy cooperation."
There was no expression visible under the man's mask. He was silent for a moment and picked up the remaining wine glass. "Yes, when that day comes, we will all feel happy."
…
In Fengyang Villa.
Xia Fan is trying to sort out the development path of induction alchemy.
This is also the inspiration he got from the Heavenly Movement Instrument - since the symbols representing the trajectory of the stars can turn Kun Shu Dingtian into Kun Shu Xingxuan, can the talismans used in other alchemy magic also be improved in this way, or even Unification
Since the house was not suitable for testing spells, he still chose the backyard as his research site—since the last time the electromagnetic gun penetrated the courtyard wall, the princess had designated this residence as his exclusive territory, and it was usually guarded by guards. Even if he When you are not staying in the villa, no one else is allowed to enter.
In addition to a dog and a fox, there was an iron frame and half a machine beast in the yard at this time. This was also the reason why Ning Wanjun asked him to live here temporarily: so that Mo Yun could discuss issues related to arithmetic and mechanism skills with him at any time.
Normally, Mo Yun would always arrive in the morning, but today he was unexpectedly nowhere to be seen, so Xia Fan decided to solve his doubts first.
There are five talismans in total on the table.
These talismans were all drawn according to the basic secret records of the spells, namely Zhenshu Liuguang, Lishu Chuming, Kanshu Jingxin, Xunshu Fuliu, and the purple fluorescent charms captured from the Donghai Gang.
In order to ensure reliability, he also asked Luo Youer to use the Liuliu Talisman drawn by himself to perform the Sunda Technique. The latter's feedback was that the effect was inconsistent, but it could still be used.
This also proves that drawing talismans is affected by personal factors just like thoughts and materials.
The more complex the spell, the greater the impact.
But this is not the focus of what he wants to explore today - Xia Fan wants to try to figure out whether the strokes on the talisman can be replaced by a more intuitive or standardized illustration.
"That's right," Li, who was walking his dog beside him, came over happily and said, "You are finally on the right research path."
"Are you referring to the talisman?" Xia Fan laughed dumbly.
"Yes, according to my master, most improvements in spells are brought about by talismans. After all, they are closer to thoughts than materials and are easier to alienate."
At least it looks more normal than building an iron and wooden frame by hand, the fox demon thought to himself.
"How did you learn to make talismans?" He was suddenly curious.
"First think about the expression of the spell, then analyze it, and finally combine it with the talisman sample to form a memory." Li recalled.
"Although Zhao Dahai's teachings are not so detailed, the content is very similar." Xia Fan said thoughtfully, "Sure enough, the prerequisite for making a talisman is to first understand what is painted on the talisman."
"Isn't this a matter of course?"
"The problem lies in this understanding." He sighed and placed the meditation charm in front of him, "Can you explain what these crooked lines mean."
"It's perception and emotional fluctuations." Li pointed to a curved line. "For example, this one has great fluctuations in front, then circles and gradually subsides, proving that emotions are easing. And the pattern connecting up and down is exactly our brain and the heart. Of course, if I were to draw it, I would enlarge the pattern larger - I think the head plays a greater role than the heart when it comes to emotions."
This was the problem. If no one explained it, he would never be able to understand the meaning of the talisman. Even if someone explained it, it would be difficult for him to remember it. In the past, he would be exhausted even if he memorized a catchy text. What's more, these dumbbell-like lines
"So can you use it?"
"I'll give it a try." Li picked up the talisman and pointed directly at Shan Hui, who was running in circles beside him, "Kan Shu, meditate!"
The Shiba Inu-like Shanhui suddenly slowed down his pace. After taking a few steps, he lay down directly on the ground and turned over on his belly, as if he was in a lazy basking state.