When Lin Ke asked, Heshan hesitated slightly before immediately saying: "It’s , young master..."
The burly and imposing Heshan now seemed cautious and awkward, a contrast to what Lin Ke saw at "Akel’s shop."
After Heshan’s explanation, Lin Ke showed a look of realization.
Simply put, after Ove’s previous upheaval, the intricate network under Baron Puxin in Parrot City has scattered.
Because everyone knows Baron Puxin are certainly going to fall, and a new baron or lord will take over Parrot City.
So, what Lady Heshan wants is to carve out a slice of this chaos, or rather, to take the biggest slice.
As everyone knows, the King of Azanen has not returned, and when he does, Baron Puxin will definitely be finished.
Of course, everyone is curious why Baron Puxin dared to offend Lin Ke, as they are unaware of the troubles in Garoce.
And now, Heshan plans to borrow Butler Billy from Lin Ke for five days and tell everyone she has gained Lin Ke’s friendship, which is just using borrowed authority.
As for Ove, represented by Lin Ke, he is also an important figure Lady Heshan would use to bolster her position.
"Parrot City? Very well, even if you unify all underground forces, it’s fine."
Lin Ke agreed directly, as those underground forces remain underground because they are too weak.
Although they are considered a force, Lin Ke is indeed interested, as the information channels in that underworld are excellent.
But Lin Ke has many tasks to accomplish now, such as strengthening himself.
This is also Naseng’s consensus, forming underground forces is useless; this world is governed by the nobility and the strong.
However, Lin Ke thought about the isolation of information regarding Azaenn Castle and looked at Heshan with deep meaning:
"If you can truly unify those lowly forces in Parrot City, perhaps you will gain my genuine friendship."
"Thank you, Mr. Lin Ke!" The joy in Heshan’s eyes turned into exhilaration.
A wise noble heir and only son!
Heshan dazedly chatted with Lin Ke for a while, and then dazedly left Azaenn Castle accompanied by Butler Billy.
Looking back at the increasingly distant castle, Heshan in the ox cart withdrew his gaze and sighed: "Mr. Lin Ke’s wisdom, is truly the earliest I’ve seen in my life..."
"The young master’s precocity is far more dazzling than you think." Butler Billy sitting beside him smiled proudly, enjoying the praise for Lin Ke.
Heshan nodded and then looked at Butler Billy solemnly: "The next five days are in your hands, Billy master."
"Fulfilling the young master’s orders is my duty."
Billy replied politely, then added: "But please let me return earlier; Little John may not yet be able to manage a grand and splendid birthday party."
"Trust me, Billy master, I hope to finish sooner more than you." Lady Heshan nodded enthusiastically.
This trip was so worth it!
Trading a medium iron mine for the wealth of Parrot City’s underground world is simply too profitable.
Just as Lin Ke thought, land here holds little value to high society.
Only owning people, or socially valuable land, is treasured by others.
Continuous contact with new human societies, new people, new forces, offers the inspirational breakthroughs for the lacking Legendary Professionals.
Thus, for Heshan, exchanging a space with an iron mine for Parrot City’s underground world is ridiculously profitable!
"That Lady Heshan is truly clever."
Lin Ke praised, holding the secret key in his hand.
"But I find her foolish! The master is destined to be a Legendary Professional later, and she used up one of two opportunities."
When alone, John returned to his natural state, abandoning his formal speech per Lin Ke’s orders.
He didn’t want his childhood friend turning into a servant.
"No, that’s her cleverness. Before a sapling becomes a giant tree, it’s merely a sapling with potential."
Lin Ke smiled and shook his head, examining the secret key in his hand.
Do you choose the certain one million now or the uncertain one billion in ten years?
Clearly, Lady Heshan chose the former.
However, if this intelligent and well-meaning woman truly has potential and courage, Lin Ke might utilize her later.
Let’s consider it Lin Ke’s investment!
After all, a mere iron mine at most gains Lin Ke’s "noble friendship."
Lin Ke offered more opportunities, serving as Lin Ke’s reverse investment in Heshan.
If that bold woman can seize these two opportunities to soar, Lin Ke would indeed provide her genuine friendship.
"Alright, John, let’s go."
Lin Ke rose, finished the half glass of Gula Milk, ate two pieces of Lucky Flower Milk Cake, then patted John: "Let’s check how the cats are trained; I don’t want mother’s beautiful face scratched."
Lin Ke entered Fulon’s room, found two newly styled noble cat slaves being amused by their feline masters, laughing and tumbling on the bed together.
This tickled him slightly.
In his past life, he raised a loyal and warm Labrador that crazily produced feces and shed hair.
Though the feces and shedding were flaws.
However, the comfort pets provide to one’s soul is unquestionable.
Thus, he sent John to retrieve his egg and invited the teacher exploring the mysteries of paper on the rooftop.
"You want to sign a master-servant contract with this egg, then hatch it?"
Ove pointed at the pale yellow patterned egg, unusually frowning.
"What’s wrong, teacher?"
Lin Ke paused, unsure of any issues.
"Little Lin Ke, if you want a companion, I can capture a good bloodline Magic Beast cub from the Great Marsh for you." Ove patted Lin Ke’s head, explaining:
"A person’s soul capacity is limited; unless they are [Magic Beast Summoners] or [Plant Summoners], it is hard to have many companions."
Ove continued gravely: "Remember, besides Magic Beasts, you will also have followers."
The most common followers in Naseng are those who forge master-disciple trust through master-servant contracts.
But a soul’s carrying capacity is finite, one cannot contract everyone.
"I’m confident, teacher."
Lin Ke didn’t mention his "Lucky" bloodline nor the system’s affirmation of "Absolute Loyalty," just looked at Ove: "Teacher, I trust me."
Ove recalled his ever-wise disciple, who hadn’t disappointed him, but still cautioned: "Remember the discomfort in canceling a soul contract."
Simply put, the master canceling the contract feels like ripping leg hair with adhesive tape, while the servant feels like losing a leg.
Yet Lin Ke isn’t confident of absolute loyalty from the magical beast inside the egg, though he obtained the egg under "Lucky" guidance.
Thus, he sought to first sign a slave contract.
Signing it while the beast is still in egg form would foster closeness during hatching.
The master-servant contract was a bonus from Akel’s shop, including Fulon’s Deep Blue Giant Tiger cub, but not the ordinary small leopard from the first lady.
"Okay..." Ove considered, ultimately agreeing with Lin Ke: "A friend once exchanged Magic Beast hatching formation with me, it can hatch safely."
Hatching a magic beast isn’t like incubating a chicken egg by sitting on it.
Aside from birds, many magical beasts here are oviparous.
Typically, only the egg’s parents know hatching conditions, until human roles like [Summoner] and [Breeder] arose.
A general magic beast hatching formation also appeared.