Chapter 134: Employment

The merfolk glanced at the white stone high table, then pushed the mining cart towards the Royal Palace.Tina placed the weight measurement alchemy equipment inside the palace gate.

Because it didn’t look nice, putting it outside would be a bit unsightly.

Soon, the merfolk finished weighing and came out.

She then looked at Mr. Zhou and reported the weight of the magic crystals to Fang Ka.

Fang Ka planned to settle accounts based on weight.

He calculated a bit and then settled the reward for Mr. Zhou.

This small cart amounted to 3 silver coins, 3 experience, and 3 points.

Mr. Zhou considered the reward satisfactory; mining this small cart of magic crystal ore took him about an hour or so. Adding the travel time, it might be around two hours.

If he mined non-stop, 24 hours a day, he could earn 36 silver coins, experience, and points in a day.

A middle-tier Blood Pool Enhancement costs 30 silver coins and 30 points, meaning that at the current rate, even with some rest time, he could earn enough for one enhancement a day.

This exceeded Mr. Zhou’s expectations because gathering magic potions on Newbie Island was very time-consuming and the earnings were very limited.

He couldn’t help but feel emotional, truly it’s different from Newbie Village.

At this moment, Fang Ka watched the pondering Mr. Zhou through the Dark Eye Magic Array Carrier, curious about what he was thinking.

If he knew that Mr. Zhou planned to mine intensively without rest, he would definitely be speechless.

Previous slaves could only produce two small carts in a whole day because mining magic crystal ore was quite laborious, even with Sonam’s invented mining tools, those frail slaves couldn’t boost efficiency.

After all, slaves get tired, hungry, and are in suboptimal health; high efficiency would be a miracle. The latest_epɪ_sodes are on_the N0velFire.ɴet

Countless slaves died on the mining veins. If it weren’t for the goblin overseers needing a certain number of slaves for their amusement, even more slaves would die in the mines.

Yet this mining efficiency was more than enough because all mined magic crystal ore was exclusively for Sonam.

Throughout the Underground City, there’s only one Mage, no other Mages.

Although he frequently uses magic crystals, his consumption is limited.

Therefore, the goblin overseers are quite satisfied with the slaves’ low mining efficiency; they beat and urge the slaves, not because they think the mining yield is low, but to satisfy their twisted desires.

Fang Ka’s decision to use these frontline players for mining was very wise; many are middle-tier Skeleton Warriors, and the rest are soon reaching that level, their labor force is incredibly powerful.

As such, the concern isn’t about the mining yield, but about how long this magic crystal vein can last before being exhausted by the players.

At this point, Mr. Zhou had snapped back to reality and respectfully inquired towards the white stone high table: "Mage Fang Ka, I’d like to ask, where we will perform the Blood Pool Enhancement in the future?"

Upon hearing Mr. Zhou’s inquiry, Fang Ka immediately responded, having already considered this question beforehand.

"The enhancement will take place within this Royal Palace."

Inside the palace, there’s a place where Sonam bathes. It’s quite large and the environment is nice, arranged by Fang Ka as the location for players in the Underground City to enhance.

After hearing Fang Ka’s reply, Mr. Zhou lightly nodded, reassured.

As long as it doesn’t involve returning to Newbie Island for enhancement, it’s fine.

Though strengthening in his own Divine Hall is more fulfilling, it’s not necessary; being able to strengthen is all that matters.

Subsequently, Mr. Zhou shifted his focus, glancing around the surroundings: "Mage Fang Ka, what’s the asking price for the land on the second underground layer?"

Fang Ka had anticipated that players would certainly ask this, so he immediately answered, "Currently, it’s 9 silver coins per square."

Hearing this, Mr. Zhou paused for a moment, but thinking about the income here that can be earned in a day, he swiftly returned to his senses.

High income and high housing prices are normal.

And although the environment of the second underground layer is indeed harsh, if players can buy up all the land, it can be developed to be far more exquisite than the first underground layer.

This is unquestionable as the players’ infrastructure abilities were already verified on Newbie Island.

Therefore, the land prices here approaching those near the Ancient Castle on Newbie Island are evidently reasonable.

However, Mr. Zhou quickly grasped a key point, Fang Ka used the word ’currently’.

What does this word imply? It suggests that prices might increase later!

Mr. Zhou considered immediately; it seems necessary to secure land here, preferably near the passage to the third underground level.

If prices rise in the future, the prime land near the entrance and exit passage to the third underground layer will certainly increase the most.

After reviewing these thoughts in his mind, Mr. Zhou continued to ask: "Mage Fang Ka, do the existing old buildings come with the purchase of the land on the second underground layer?"

Upon hearing Mr. Zhou’s question, Fang Ka promptly replied, "Of course."

The materials used in the second underground layer’s buildings cannot compare to those in the first underground layer.

If those buildings were demolished, there’s not much use for them, after all, the Underground City has been thoroughly developed over the years.

It’s better to give these architectural remnants to the players, enhancing the value and appeal of the land; if not, just increase the land price...

Receiving Fang Ka’s confirmation, Mr. Zhou couldn’t help but grin.

This means that players who first buy land will have the priority to select better remnants from the garbage.

Then he continued asking Fang Ka: "Mage Fang Ka, can we employ the rescued slaves?"

Fang Ka was somewhat surprised, not quite understanding what Mr. Zhou was up to.

After contemplating a bit, he quickly replied, "You may, but they’re now residents of the Underground City, so their safety and rights must be assured."

"During their employment, you must clarify detailed employment tasks, and someone needs to willingly take them, along with paying the employment fees."

"Moreover, various venues on the third underground level can also be rented."

He set these restrictions beforehand; no matter what Mr. Zhou plans, he can counter it.

If the tasks are typical, having those slaves help players is fine.

But if it’s odd or special tasks, just claim no one is willing to accept them or impose a high employment fee to discourage the players.