Edwin Lucas had come to Ye Li at this time and said to him, "Ye Li, this time it's all thanks to you. If you hadn't suddenly appeared, we would have probably gone into the sea to try our luck.
We know how dangerous the ocean can be, except in certain specific areas.
Even if I and a few experts can escape alive, the main force will definitely be killed here.
Without these main forces, not only will it be difficult for our Farant Empire to confront the Jinde Empire in the future, but all forces here will also face the result of a lack of manpower.
The Jinde Empire should be able to conquer us all and incorporate us into its territory in a very short period of time.
But the situation is completely different now. Not only did their plan fail, but they also lost a large number of manpower. For some time to come, they will have to remain silent and dare not start a war again.
The most crucial point is that our Farant Empire has mastered the casting technology of the Soul Gathering Cannon, and our status will be further improved in the future.
Ye Li, after I return, I plan to confer upon you the title of hereditary marquis, commanding all the royal family's weaponsmiths, and to allocate a piece of land next to the imperial capital as your private fiefdom, specifically for your weaponsmith research. What do you think?"
Hearing what Edwin Lucas said, Ye Li was slightly stunned and couldn't help but be a little surprised.
After all, he had spent quite a while in the imperial capital, and was familiar with the situation there. He was also very clear about the concept of a hereditary marquis.
Anyone who can possess a hereditary title can already establish his own family here, not to mention that Edwin Lucas also rewarded Ye Li with a fiefdom adjacent to the imperial capital.
Although he could not rule an area like other lords, he had no problem establishing his own family in this fiefdom, recruiting many disciples, and building a huge weapon-casting family.
It can be said that if Ye Li is willing, with the help of Edwin Lucas, he will be able to possess the title of Duke in the Farant Empire within ten years and become the youngest head of a family, with no shortage of power, status, or cultivation resources.
If Ye Li was really just an ordinary person and ended up here, settling down would actually be a good choice.
With Ye Li's qualifications, if he had enough resources for cultivation, he might be able to cultivate to the Divine Appearance Stage in ten years, and one day he would definitely be able to reach the Divine Way Stage and become one of the few true masters in the world.
This kind of master has basically broken away from the constraints of worldly things, and even Edwin Lucas cannot command him. Basically, at that point, Ye Li will become one of the most prominent people in the entire continent.
This kind of life plan can be said to be very beneficial to Ye Li.
However, Ye Li was not willing to accept it, or rather, he was not willing to accept it in his heart. All he wanted was to find a way to return to his hometown. After all, his roots were not here.
However, he did not dare to say this idea directly. Having lived here for more than a year, Ye Li was almost twenty-five years old and had a good understanding of rights.
Ye Li has made great contributions now and has mastered the casting of the soul-gathering cannon, the core secret of the rise of the Farant Empire. Edwin Lucas will absolutely not allow him to leave the Farant Empire.
Therefore, as long as he showed any sign of wanting to leave, Edwin Lucas would no longer trust him at all and would definitely arrange enough people to keep a close eye on him in secret.
Ye Li, who had something in mind, just smiled faintly, with some imperceptible brilliance hidden in his eyes. He bowed to Edwin Lucas and said, "Thank you for the reward, Your Majesty, but I don't want to forge tools for the rest of my life. Forging tools is not the best choice for me. I think my talent in cultivation is better than forging tools."
Hearing Ye Li's words, Edwin Lucas seemed to be relieved, and his eyes looked at Ye Li softer.
In fact, he was also very afraid that Ye Li would refuse his reward, because if someone was truly willing to work for him, it was impossible for them to refuse to be promoted to an official position under him.
If someone can refuse even the offer of an official position or a title, it only means that this person has absolutely no interest in working for him, and naturally he cannot be very loyal.
Not only did Ye Li accept his reward, he also made it clear that he did not like forging, but only liked practicing, which meant that he had some needs.
As long as he can provide Ye Li with enough resources for cultivation, Ye Li will definitely serve him loyally. After all, people with desires and demands are much easier to control than those who have no desires and demands.
"No problem, Ye Li, when we return to the imperial capital, I will reward you with a snowflake pond for your practice.
This snowflake pool is from my royal family’s own mine. You can enter and practice at will. It’s no problem to drain it all.”
Edwin Lucas patted Ye Li on the shoulder and said in a very affectionate and casual manner that this time he really treated Ye Li as his own.
When Ye Li heard about this reward, he couldn't help but swallow his saliva. A reward of a snowflake pond was too extravagant.
If he could really own such a pool, he estimated that he would be able to break through to the Void God Stage immediately.
but…
Ye Li's emotions were churning in his heart, but he suppressed his excitement helplessly and bowed quickly, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward. I believe that with this snowflake pond, my cultivation will surely be able to go a step further, and I will be able to serve Your Majesty even more."
When Edwin Lucas heard Ye Li's answer, he laughed happily and said, "Okay, as long as you are willing to serve me. It is a blessing for Edwin Lucas and the Farant Empire to have such an outstanding talent like you."
Ye Li said: "It is my luck to meet such a wise ruler as Your Majesty."
Ye Li didn't expect that he could say such flattering words. It was also because he had been with Edwin Lucas for a long time and learned all kinds of clichés clearly.
Edwin Lucas was very happy to receive such flattery.
Then Edwin Lucas said to everyone: "Everyone, I think our crisis has been resolved. Let's get ready to leave here."
Hearing his words, everyone cheered, and then happily reorganized themselves. The people from all major forces organized themselves together, and then headed out of the Fulong Mountains.
Ye Li’s artillery regiment has now been taken over by Edwin Lucas. They are the imperial capital’s guards, and their mission is to protect the imperial capital and the king.
Now that the king was right in front of them, they naturally broke away from Ye Li's command without hesitation and protected Edwin Lucas.