Chapter 0007: The Sublimation of Fighting Spirit

Of course

The resources in the ocean are indeed difficult to exploit, but they are certainly not less abundant than those on land. In this world, one cannot dare to judge whether there are hidden mineral deposits beneath the sea—after all, based on the information currently available, only dragons can produce gems and metals

In the case of Fresh Flower Town, the cultivated land area is certainly not small, yet the population it can support is exceedingly limited

Butler Carter, in charge of all affairs within the castle, is considered Liszt's trusted aide; Housekeeper Mawson, responsible for all the maids, assists Carter in managing the daily operations of the castle; Chef Abby, in charge of everything in the kitchen

The Sublimation of Rivalry

Serfs and free citizens, many of whom die of starvation each year

to the extent that he seriously doubts whether he is truly experiencing hallucinations

"Hmm, a new task, the reward is a Spirit Bug, this is a good thing!" Liszt was initially delighted, but then he felt a wave of frustration, "However, what about the reward for the previous task? Where is the enhancement of my fighting spirit? Who can tell me how I can claim this reward?"

However, the fishery resources in the sea are absolutely vast and immeasurable

The personal male servant Thomas Scissors, the ordinary male servant Tom Pigsty, and the male servant assistant Jesse Rice Water.

The development direction of Flower Town is this expanse of azure blue sea Li Si Te felt a surge of passion in his heart

The fewer the people, the more they are bound to the land by the nobility and the noble system, assisting the nobles in farming, collecting substantial taxes, and supporting the luxurious lives of the nobility

There are only ten servants in the castle

Certainly, these are not the immediate priorities. The development of the fishing industry is inseparable from boats, and there is still some distance for Xianhua Town to reach shipbuilding. His meager savings cannot afford many boats.

The more taxes, the better one's own life can be

With a little development, it will be the perfect summer vacation destination

When this round of casting concluded, all the primary fighting energy within him seemed to reach a critical threshold and began to undergo a transformation. It surged forth from the invisible meridian pathways, flowing into every cell of his limbs and bones.

He simply changed into a new set of training clothes and began practicing in the small garden of the castle. He was studying "Fundamental Qi Combat," which is the most widely circulated beginner's manual on Qi combat. Aside from some targeted Qi manuals from prominent families, this manual is the best foundational text.

In his homeland, the competition for the ocean is no less significant than that for land; a blue-water navy is the ambition of every nation

He became aware of his own fighting spirit, yet there was no change; he continued to struggle until the water temperature cooled down, and he did not receive the task reward

He enjoys this sense of ease and power

As Liszt, under Thomas's service, removed his leather armor, he went upstairs in casual attire. The old butler Carter immediately called out: "Jesse, take the master's fire dragon horse away, and remember to add more beans to its feed; it has had a long day. Mrs. Abbie, go to the kitchen to prepare dinner; tonight, we should add an extra portion of roast meat for the master. Mrs. Mawson, remember to lead the maids to prepare bathwater for the master. Tom still needs to go to town to fetch water. Thomas, you need to clean the master's leather armor."

Immediately afterward, he once again performed all the training movements of "Basic Qi Combat"

The castle is merely a place where Liszt resides with his male and female servants

"Yes, Mr. Carter!" the servants replied

Dressed and stepping out of the bathroom, Liszt wore a sullen expression, prompting Thomas, who was waiting outside, to once again indulge in a flurry of wild thoughts

The text has changed; it is no longer the previous passage, but rather new text: "Completing the task rewards the elevation of fighting spirit"

I am fine, you go about your business, I want to go to the study and read for a while. Upon entering the study, Liszt wanted to calm down and read a book.

After completing a set of movements, he vented the pent-up frustration that had nowhere to go, and he finally felt somewhat better, his emotions gradually calming down. At that moment, a gentle breeze swept by, and Liszt's eyes suddenly sparkled, as if an inspiration had flashed through his mind, which he was eager to seize.

Nobles are also not allowed to have pleasant-sounding surnames

Sir, your complexion does not look well, is it possible that...

My mind is in a state of chaos, and I cannot calm down no matter what I do

In the Sapphire Grand Duchy, there are many wastelands, and there is a severe shortage of labor, making it impossible to cultivate the land, let alone develop the fishing industry. However, a critical issue arises: the elves are all controlled by the nobility, which prevents them from influencing such a vast amount of arable land, resulting in very low agricultural output

The beach inspection concluded, and Lister returned to the starting point at the edge of Thorny Ridge, officially completing his inspection of the territory of Flower Town. The group hurried towards the castle, and after Marcus and the four accompanying knights paid their respects, they were dismissed to return home. They have their own residences in the town

"In my territory, even the beasts of magic must restrain their behavior," Liszt joked. "Mr. Carter, is everything well in the castle?"

That is good, Mrs. Mohsen, please arrange for the bathwater, I need to take a bath

It is said that there are all the maids, but in reality, there are only three maids

Carter nodded in satisfaction

The temperature of the bathwater is just right. Although they are not as skilled as the maids at the Tulip Castle, under the guidance of Mrs. Mosen, these newly sold maids have already adapted well to their work.

Liszt lay in the bathtub, enjoying the sensation of soaking in warm water

In the castle, as long as one does not encounter a perverse lord, at least there will be no worries about basic needs. Once one strives to the level of a steward, that becomes the highest status that commoners can aspire to.

The sea water that has nothing in it

He began to be lost in thought, and soon, a serpent made of smoke appeared before his eyes

That smoke simply does not exist

Without the position of a servant and the associated identity, returning to the fields, their lives are likely to be even more miserable

I never expected that one day, so many people would rely on me, Liszt, for their lives

So you were waiting for me here

Task: A severe crisis has occurred in the peanut fields of the territory, with large areas of peanut crops undergoing unknown mutations. The farmers are at a loss and are facing imminent reductions in yield. As the lord, it is your duty to resolve this issue. Reward: A sprite bug

Thoughts drift

The maids are all ordinary maids, including Maixie Xiantou, Debbie Chuanghu, and Miqiongen Niutouba

... ...

As long as there is a fishery nearby, it can continuously provide food. Only when the common people are well-fed can they diligently produce small figures. With a larger population, more taxes can be collected

Liszt was filled with excitement, ready to receive his reward; however, he suddenly realized that he did not know how to claim it. Just as he was about to investigate where to collect the reward, the snake-like script before him dissipated into a cloud of smoke, only to quickly reform into a new set of snake-like characters.

"Yes, my lord." Mrs. Mawson is nearly forty years old, has never been married, and has been working at Tulip Castle, where she is now in charge of all the maids at Liszt Castle

There is also a kitchen assistant, who is a maid, but is under the command of Chef Abi, named Erin Si Gen Zhi.

Let us go. After we finish inspecting the last section of the border, we will return. With a light flick of the whip, the fire dragon horse neighed loudly and galloped forward along the sandy shore of the azure sea

"My lord, seeing you return safely has put my heart at ease." The old butler Carter, along with the servants, lined up to welcome Lister's return

The sandy soil is a light yellow, clean and tidy, occasionally featuring large trees resembling coconut palms. The afternoon sunlight is blocked by them, casting shade in one spot after another

Although the castle is small, the number of servants is few, and the living conditions are somewhat lacking, he is the steward here, managing all the daily affairs of the castle and serving as the master's capable assistant

Elementary Qi is merely a form of energy, primarily for strengthening the body and enhancing physical fitness

At this moment, Liszt was quite agitated

Four Fingers, a very peculiar surname. Perhaps her ancestors had only four fingers, and thus when registering the surname, they chose Four Fingers—do not expect illiterate peasants who spend their entire lives in the countryside and rarely venture far to come up with a pleasant-sounding surname

Liszt would never agree with this

He has considered the idea of establishing a system of equality among all people, allowing the individuals of this world to experience the enlightening light of democracy in a civilized society. However, he is very clear that the survival of these servants depends on being subservient to the nobility; only by sheltering under the wings of the aristocrats can they continue to live