Chapter 381: Chapter 333: Cooperation Project with Elves_1
Prince Elrado had just been preoccupied with how to assure Yan Xing that he would not reveal any secrets, enabling himself to leave this place safely.
To his surprise, Yan Xing took the initiative to request that he send people to study the "Nine-Headed Dragon" together!
This was the Nine-Headed Dragon... Could you casually share something like this with others? Show some respect for the ultimate creature, please.
Yan Xing’s invitation for Erelado to participate also came from his own deliberations.
Firstly, killing Elves to silence them did not align with his own long-term interests.
Then there was the fact that he and Chui Chui genuinely did not know what the dragons in this world were all about.
Digging for dragons wasn’t as simple as randomly picking a spot and drilling, like one would for oil, refusing to stop the drill until it drew blood.
There were definitely a lot of intricacies involved.
Moreover, after finding the Nine-Headed Dragon, they couldn’t simply allow Chui Chui to experiment on it with modern technology. Regardless of how much the Elves knew about the Golden Dragon, they at least had actual experience handling a dragon’s corpse.
In this aspect, it was necessary to assume a humble attitude and be a good student.
Learning the technology was not embarrassing.
Since the Nine-Headed Dragon was underground in Heize, as long as it was not excavated, the Elves could not take it away.
Any discoveries would naturally benefit the Eternal Domain first.
Seeing the look of panic on Erelado’s face, Yan Xing sincerely said, "Please be assured, Your Highness, I will definitely not treat the Elves who come to work in Heize City unfairly. I’ve already planned to build a new city next to the ruins of Heize City.
The conditions there will be based on the standards of the Lord’s Mansion in the Eternal Domain.
I will cover all the living expenses for the working Elves. In addition, each person’s basic monthly salary will be ten thousand Grain Tickets, along with benefits during holidays, paid leave, and contribution bonuses."
Erelado did not know what benefits, paid leave, or contribution bonuses were.
But he understood what ten thousand jin of grain meant.
And it was ten thousand jin of grain issued every month.
How many Elves could that feed?
Not to mention that there was a living, slumbering Nine-Headed Dragon available for admiration and study.
He would be willing to send Elves to Heize City even if he had to pay for it himself.
What on earth is Lord Yan Xing trying to achieve with this? Is he testing me?
Cautiously, Prince Elrado said, "Lord Yan Xing, you are offering too much.
It is our honor to work for you, My Lord."
Yan Xing laughed heartily and said, "You are thinking too much. I’ve never been one to keep all the benefits for myself. Mutual benefit and cooperation are the only ways to sustain business in the long term.
The Elves have left Snowland to work in the harsh environment of the swamps, which is already very tough, so they must be paid more."
Seeing how genuine Yan Xing appeared, Erelado truly seemed to believe in the sincerity of the partnership.
He set aside his initial concerns and gladly accepted the proposal.
Although Frostleaf City was occupied by the Orcs, it was still possible to secretly bring a few Elves to the Wildwind Highlands from Snowland.
If all else failed, Yan Xing could arrange for planes to pick them up just to bring these important research personnel over.
They were all treasures.
With the Nine-Headed Dragon joint research project agreed upon, Yan Xing decided how to handle this group of Jackalmen.
They were all to go work in the future Heize Technology Innovation City.
This band of Jackalman priests could borrow the power of the Nine-Headed Dragon, which would definitely be of great use for future research.
After dealing with the affairs of Heize, the night had grown deep.
There was a meeting of all the Clan Leaders in the Thunderous Swamp to be held tomorrow, and after saying farewell to Prince Elrado, Yan Xing went back to his room to sleep.
The fully alert Prince Elrado, on the other hand, went to visit Arlanda.
Arlanda is extremely busy these days.
She has to manage the immigration issues of the Eternal Domain, keep an eye on the spies operating within the Eternal Domain, and all the Elf affairs in the Thunderous Swamp also weigh heavily on her shoulders.
It is precisely because of these tasks that her status in the Eternal Domain is highlighted.
To have performed what began as penal servitude to such an extraordinary degree, Arlanda was considered a legend in the Eternal Domain.
And daring to place such trust in an assassin who once attempted his life, Lord Yan Xing’s generosity and kindness had attracted many to his cause.
Even amidst her overwhelming schedule, Arlanda still made time to meet with the Elf prince at his request.
In a rest room within the Lord’s Mansion, Arlanda, dressed in a gray-white coat, entered.
She first bowed to Prince Elrado, who had been waiting there, and then sat in the chair next to the fireplace.
After having the Lord’s Mansion servants brew two cups of hot coffee, Arlanda said to Prince Elrado, "Your Highness, good evening. I apologize for the wait. If there’s anything you need, please tell me briefly.
Please forgive my impertinence; it’s just that I really am swamped with matters."
The servant brought in two steaming cups of coffee and placed them on the side table next to them.
Prince Elrado was not particularly fond of the taste of coffee, but he couldn’t deny that it was indeed stimulating.
"Arlanda, concerning your sister, I wish to express Snowland’s concern and condolences. Although for certain reasons we are unable to grant her any honors, we all recognize the contributions she made to Snowland."
Arlanda, who was in the midst of sipping her coffee, stopped.
As a Snow Elf prince, it would have been extremely easy for Elrado to look into the affairs of the Emerald sisters working for the Night Elves.
Arlanda, with a somber expression, said to Elrado, "My sister and I were informed on our way to Nuta City that we would no longer have any ties to Snowland.
We are both mentally prepared to never be able to return to Snowland and never expected to receive any honors."
Sitting here as an equal with a lower-ranked Elf was uncomfortable for Elrado.
But he was the one in need of assistance.
"Please accept my condolences. I believe your sister would be very comforted to see you as you are now." Prince Elrado tried to appear affable as he continued, "Although I don’t know what transpired between you and Lord Yan Xing, I can see that you are diligently assisting him, and he trusts you greatly.
This is precisely the unique charm of Lord Yan Xing. He has the broadest mind and the most far-sighted vision of anyone I have met.
As the Elf most trusted by Lord Yan Xing, I hope to have your help."
Arlanda decisively responded to Elrado, "No, I will not offer anyone personal assistance outside of public duties. If Your Highness has any needs, you may directly address them to the Lord.
Let the Lord make the decisions."
Elrado took a small sip of his coffee, then set it down before saying to Arlanda, "Arlanda, a personal request does not necessarily harm Lord Yan Xing’s interests.
You can tell Lord Yan Xing about our discussion and let him decide whether you can offer Snowland some help in private.
Lord Yan Xing has a lot on his plate, and there may be times when he can’t attend to his friends in the north. Some matters, if communicated to Lord Yan Xing through regular channels, might be delayed.
Additionally, Snowland wishes to purchase some weapons from the Eternal Domain. I hope you can help me gauge Lord Yan Xing’s inclinations. That way, when I speak with Lord Yan Xing, I’ll know what topics are open for discussion and which are off-limits.
By avoiding sensitive subjects, the negotiation atmosphere will be much more cordial."
Elrado finally revealed his purpose for seeing Arlanda.
He wanted to use her to inquire if Yan Xing would sell some of the weapons used by the Eternal Domain in Heize City.