Chapter 299: Chapter 296: Breakthrough and Cooperation

Once Carlos brings the iron-smelting technology to Chishan Town, they will be able to mass-produce farming tools.

Farming tools produced this way are far cheaper than forged ones, so even ordinary families will have the chance to use them.

And once the technology for refining pig iron is developed, making Weapons will also be simpler, and their prices will naturally be somewhat lower.

Of course, Ronin had no intention of revealing the blast furnace technology to outsiders. He would simply use the pretense of a “friendly price” to sell Weapons, armor, and farming tools at a relatively low cost.

If Hammett couldn’t afford to buy too many iron goods, Wubei Territory still had its Ironwood Workshop. The armor, Shields, and other items it produced were also a fine choice.

In the battle against the Polante Thief Gang, Hammett had seen the effectiveness of Wubei Territory’s Ironwood Equipment. He thought to himself, ’If I’m short on funds later, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to fall back on the next best thing and get some of my soldiers sets of ironwood armor.’

In truth, Ronin also had a silk dress and several exquisite porcelain bowls in his Space Ring. However, seeing that Hammett didn’t look like he could afford such items, he saw no point in trying to sell them.

Ronin had no sales experience, but his discussion with Hammett was still quite pleasant. Ultimately, it was because the customer was already motivated to buy.

Ronin was confident that as long as they collaborated in Thorn Valley and his prices for farming tools and Weapons remained reasonable, Hammett would become a long-term client for Wubei Territory.

Now, Ronin just hoped Hammett would make more money so that he could buy more goods from Wubei Territory.

Time passed quickly. After lunch at the small castle in Thorn Valley, Ronin, David, and Tom set out again, despite their host’s strong insistence that they stay.

They had plenty of time to reach Golden Feather City, but they couldn’t afford to waste it with unnecessary stops.

A swift ride of two or three hours was enough to take them from Thorn Valley to Sharp Horn City.

It was a city comparable to Wushan City. Thanks to the booming economy fueled by its bustling port, Sharp Horn City’s population had surpassed one hundred thousand.

However, perhaps due to its proximity to the sea, the air here was much worse than in Wushan City, making Ronin wish he could stop breathing altogether.

“My lord, shall I go and announce our arrival to Viscount Vitorino?” David asked.

Nobles were required to announce their arrival in advance when visiting another noble’s castle. Just as they had done at Thorn Valley that afternoon, David had gone ahead to inform Hammett.

Ronin thought for a moment and shook his head. “That won’t be necessary. We’ll just find an inn near the docks for tonight. Tom, go arrange for a ship for tomorrow morning. We’ll cross the sea first thing.”

Going to his castle would just be another hassle.

’I’d rather use the time to get some extra sleep in my room or create a couple of Magic Scrolls.’

However, though he had no intention of going to Sharp Horn Castle, Viscount Vitorino had already instructed the city Guards to report immediately upon spotting a Cloud Stepper or a silver-haired youth.

Ronin was trying to be discreet by wearing a hood, but any Guard who wasn’t blind could tell his Cloud Stepper was no ordinary horse.

On the crowded street, a troop of horsemen came galloping toward Ronin and his two companions.

Pedestrians and carts on the road scrambled to get out of the way, terrified of colliding with the riders and inviting trouble.

“Lord Reis is in such a hurry. Looks like he’s off to start another fight!”

“I wonder what poor bastard provoked Baron Reis. He’s in for it now.”

“’In for it’ would be getting off easy. Last time, some fool who didn’t know his place hit one of Baron Reis’s retainers, and rumor has it the Baron beat the man to death on the spot!”

Many people in the crowd recognized the rider, and they began to speculate amongst themselves.

Reis Dennis, eldest son of Viscount Vitorino, was a genius Knight among Sharp Horn City’s younger generation, with an arrogant and aggressive personality.

He yanked on his reins, and his steed halted right in front of Ronin.

“You’re the Count of Wubei Territory, Roning Wushan?”

Ronin’s brow furrowed slightly. There was a provocative edge to the man’s tone, but Ronin had no idea who he was.

“What do you want with me?”

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