It wasn't easy to invite a 9th rank expert. Even if it was a 9th rank expert of one's own family, they wouldn't easily make a move. However, this also depended on whether the benefits were big enough. If the benefits were big enough, then the 9th rank expert could also make a move.
In the continent, besides the Elves' life magic, there was no way to accelerate the growth of plants and animals. If there really was such a secret method, then the great clans would certainly fight over it.
Although this secret method didn't seem to be very eye-catching, its real use wasn't small. For example, Zhao Hai's method of growing some low-end agricultural products wasn't enough. If the great clans had this secret method, then they would use it to grow a lot of high-level magic plants and then refine a lot of potions. These potions were very expensive and could also increase a person's level. If the great clans had this secret method, then they would be able to obtain a lot of experts in a short period of time. The clan's strength would increase greatly, this temptation was too great.
Based on his years of experience, Kun could hear something different from Green's words. So he boldly speculated that Zhao might have mastered a potion that could accelerate the ripening of plants, which was why he said what he said.
Even if you beat Quinn John to death, he wouldn't be able to think of the existence of the Space. Additionally, Green said that the undead were refined by Zhao Hai using a secret method. This gave Quinn John an illusion. Therefore, he thought that Zhao Hai might have this potion in his hands. Moreover, it was very likely that it was refined by Zhao Hai himself.
Pharmaceutics and alchemy, in the eyes of ordinary people, were very mysterious. Even experts like Quinn John felt that they were very mysterious. In Quinn John's eyes, Master Pharmacists and Alchemists were a group of lunatics. A group of lunatics who dared to think of anything and dared to do anything.
And an Alchemist or Pharmacist who studied Black Magic was a lunatic among lunatics. What these people could do, no one could say for sure.
Alchemists and Pharmacists made all kinds of strange things. Many of the most famous potions in the continent were inadvertently discovered by Pharmacists or failed experiments. Therefore, Quinn John wasn't surprised that Zhao Hai might have a potion that could accelerate the growth of plants.
Quinn John didn't think that Zhao Hai might be an Elf. One must know that Elves were nature's favored children. They were born with Life Magic and loved life. Because of this, they hated Black Mages. Although they wouldn't attack Black Mages, they also wouldn't have any contact with Black Mages. Zhao Hai was a Black Mage. This in itself determined that he had no connection with Elves.
Laura also knew the importance of this matter, so she nodded. "Don't worry, Grandpa Quinn John. I won't tell anyone. But Mister Zhao is really different from the average black mage. If he didn't have so many undead, I wouldn't believe that he's a black mage. Don't they say that black mages don't care about life? Why is it that Mister Zhao Hai is completely different from those people? "
Kun smiled and said, "Dark Mages aren't all people who don't care about life. Light Mages aren't necessarily that bright. If we really count, the bad things that Light Mages do aren't any less than Dark Mages. It's just that they wear a layer of bright clothing."
Laura nodded. She had been very disgusted with Garan's indiscriminate attack on Zhao Hai. Now that she heard what Quinn John said, she naturally didn't feel anything wrong.
In the Ark Continent, beliefs were very liberal. Some people believed in the God of Light, some believed in the Goddess of Life, and the Gods that the magicians believed in were different. Many people believed in the Dark Devil God, and Laura believed in the God of Knights. Naturally, she didn't think that the light magicians were necessarily good people.
Quinn John turned to Laura and said, "Laura, you go to the Purcell clan immediately and tell them about this matter. This matter can't be done by just relying on us. Once someone releases the news that there is no food production in the Ica plains, it will cause a great panic. Everyone will buy food and store it at home. The demand for food will greatly increase. Even if we have the support of Mister Zhao Hai, it will only be a drop in the bucket. When the time comes, we can only ask the Purcell clan to come forward and stabilize everyone's mood in the name of aristocracy. Only in this way can we stabilize the market."
Laura nodded, then turned to Nier and said, "Nier, have them prepare the carriage. We will immediately go to the Purcell clan. If this matter is done well, then the Purcell clan will be able to reduce a lot of losses, and we will certainly become the largest trading company in the Purcell Duchy."
Nier complied, then turned and ran away. Quinn John smiled. He was very clear that Laura had always wanted the Higanbana Trading Company to become the largest trading company in the Purcell Duchy. Only then would she have the qualifications to negotiate with the people of the Markey Dell clan. Now was the opportunity to make them the largest trading company in the entire Purcell Duchy.
Quinn John also knew that this time they were in a very dangerous situation. The big firms were already prepared and had invested a lot of money. If Laura could really get her hands on cheap food, then the threat to them would be too great. In order to ensure the success of this operation, the big firms might use some shady means. But Quinn John didn't know if Laura could really get her hands on cheap food.
This was the reason why Quinn John had Laura immediately contact the Purcell clan. This time, in the end, was an operation against the Purcell clan. The Purcell clan was now in a disadvantageous position. If Laura could provide them with an opportunity to level the playing field, then they would certainly pay more attention to it. When the time comes, they would certainly ask the clan to protect Laura and not let her suffer any harm.
Although the strength of the large trading companies was formidable, in the Purcell Duchy, they couldn't do anything to Laura who was protected by the Purcell clan. After all, the Purcell clan was also a large clan with deep roots and a Rank Nine expert. Even if the large trading companies were dissatisfied, they wouldn't dare to do anything.
Laura sat in a carriage and went straight to the Purcell clan's Grand Duke's Mansion. This Grand Duke's Mansion was located in the north of Casa City. It covered a very large area and was the core of the Purcell clan. Of course, Laura also brought the corn stubble and cornmeal that Green had shown her. After all, bringing some samples would be more convincing.
The Purcell clan's Grand Duke's Mansion was very imposing. The outer wall alone was nearly ten Mego. The huge gatehouse was similar to a city gate. On both sides of the gate stood two rows of armored warriors. These warriors were at least Rank Six in strength. Each of them was tall and strong and had a murderous aura around them.
The armor they wore was similar to Green's armor. It was full body armor that even covered their faces. On their heads, they wore horned helmets. The two curved horns on the helmets pointed to the sky, making them look very imposing. In their hands, they held long-handled double-edged axes. Each of the axes seemed to weigh no less than a hundred pounds. These were definitely heavy weapons. These soldiers were like moving steel fortresses.
A huge bull emblem was hung above the gatehouse. This emblem was silver in color. On the continent, the colors of emblems were very particular. Gold emblems could only be used by the Imperial Family. Silver emblems were used by the general aristocracy. Cyan emblems were used by the general aristocracy. Black emblems were used by the quasi-aristocracy.
Laura's carriage stopped in front of the Grand Duke's Mansion. A person dressed as a servant immediately ran out of the Grand Duke's Mansion. The warriors were responsible for guarding the mansion, so they didn't care about the reception.
The servant ran in front of Laura's carriage and immediately bowed. "Welcome, Miss Laura, to the Grand Duke's Mansion. I don't know what matter the Miss has?"
Searle, who had been by Laura's side, jumped down from his horse and said to the servant, "My family's Miss has a matter to discuss with Elder Stern. I don't know if the Elder is in the mansion?"
Whether it was Laura or the Purcell clan, they were both considered big forces in the Purcell Duchy. Both sides were very familiar with each other. Some of the servants already knew each other, so Searle didn't say too many polite words.
The servant immediately nodded and said, "The Elder has just returned. Miss Laura, please come in." Then he led Laura's carriage into the Grand Duke's Mansion.
Upon entering the Grand Duke's Mansion, there was a large training field. This was a common practice for all the Great Nobles of the Ark Continent. From this point, one could see how much the people of the Ark Continent valued martial arts.
However, Laura and the others didn't stop at the martial arts practice field. Instead, they continued to walk. In a place like the Grand Duke's Mansion, the martial arts practice field wasn't just for practicing martial arts, but also for strategic purposes. If there was a war, the martial arts practice field could become a gathering place for soldiers. In the blink of an eye, it could become a battlefield.
After entering the mansion's second floor, they arrived at the parking area. Searle stopped the carriage and Laura and Nier came down. The servant led the two to the living room, with Searle following behind them.
The second floor was the place where guests were received. Only those who were truly close could pass through the second floor. After entering the third floor, it was the inner residence of the Purcell clan. Ordinary people weren't qualified to enter.
Laura had just sat down in the living room when the servant immediately served her tea. At this time, Stern came in from the outside. Laura quickly stood up and saluted Stern. Stern also quickly returned the salute.
Laura said to Stern, "Laura has taken the liberty to visit. I'm sorry to disturb you, but this matter is of great importance. I ask for the Elder's forgiveness."
Stern smiled faintly and said, "Miss Laura is too polite. It is our honor to have you here. I don't know why Miss Laura has come this time. Is there progress in the matter of the grain? "
Laura smiled faintly and said, "The Elder is really fierce. You can even guess this. Yes, there has been progress in the matter of the grain."
Stern, who had just sat down, was stunned when he heard Laura. The day before yesterday, when he went to look for Laura, Laura said that there was no way. Only two days had passed, and Laura actually said that there was progress. This was really beyond his expectations.