Harvest Mercenaries

“Alas, yes, if it weren’t for the silver coins you gave me, I might still be haggling with the Seekers of the Infinite Space for a few gold coins.”

Saying that, Kola gave a self-deprecating smile.

“You’re doing pretty well now, aren’t you? Your trading company is up and running.”

Lin Feng also nodded in agreement. Back when he didn't have much money, he wished he could tie up the Floor Merchant.

“It’s alright, I mainly relied on items brought back from the Infinite Space to get rich successfully. Oh, by the way, benefactor, if there’s anything you need my help with, just say the word. Among the five dynasties on this desolate continent, I still have a lot of influence.”

“You better not call me benefactor, just call me Lin Feng or Brother Lin. From what you’re saying, your trading company is quite large? Aren’t the five dynasties hostile to each other? Will they allow you to trade within their dynasties?”

A glint flashed in Lin Feng’s eyes. Damn it, if Kola’s influence was also great, wouldn’t that be just like Kuze?

Wouldn’t he be able to establish his own power in this world very easily?

“Alright then, I’ll call you Brother Lin. Because I often sell things that aren’t available here, the nobles in the five dynasties all really like the goods I sell. They naturally won’t do anything to me, and they even jointly signed an agreement that as long as it’s my caravan, they won’t lay a hand on it, and will even send people to escort it.”

“Is that so…”

Lin Feng nodded. The resources in this world were indeed very scarce. Not to mention anything else, just bringing some fruits from Blue Star to sell would make the nobles of this world go wild.

And Kola did exactly that.

Initially, he used various fruits to pave his way, and gradually made contact with the nobles.

That’s how he came to possess such a massive trading company today, with the support of the nobles from the five dynasties behind him.

Even a pig could be elevated to prominence!

“I actually do have something I need your help with. It might be more convenient if you do it than if I do it myself.”

Lin Feng didn’t hesitate. He could tell that Kola really wanted to repay his favor, so he might as well give him a chance.

As for whether Kola’s attitude would change after repaying the favor, Lin Feng didn’t consider it much; after all, he had real strength.

“I want to establish a power on this continent. After all, if nothing unexpected happens, the path connecting this continent to my world will soon be discovered, and a fierce battle will be unavoidable then.”

“Okay, I understand what you mean. This is very simple. Is that all?”

Kola nodded, then took a sip of fruit tea.

“That’s it. Just handle it as you see fit.”

“It’s simple, simple. Are you underestimating my strength too much? It’s a matter of a single word for me.”

With that, Kola took out a white ox horn and spoke a few words into it.

Not long after, a person in a blue robe walked over.

“President, what are your orders?”

“Did the leader of the Python Mercenary Group want to join our trading company a while ago?”

“Yes, President, but didn’t you say they lacked sincerity?”

“Hmm, tell their leader to come see me later. You may leave.”

After speaking, Kola waved his hand.

“Understood, President.”

The robed man showed great respect for Kola.

After he left, Kola explained the origin of the Python Mercenary Group to Lin Feng.

The Python Mercenary Group was the strongest private armed force in the Scorpion Dynasty.

Because the major dynasties had been at war for years, the rulers of the dynasties tacitly allowed the existence of these private armed forces.

However, if war broke out, these private armed forces had to obey orders.

The Python Mercenary Group had offended a rather powerful noble in the dynasty, so they had been having a lot of troubles, big and small, recently.

This caused many of their business deals to fall through, which led to a drastic decline in their reputation in the mercenary world.

However, they were powerless to do anything to that noble. If it were just an ordinary noble, they naturally wouldn’t be afraid, but the problem was that the noble they had provoked was a royal relative!

How could they afford to offend such a person?

So, they could only contact Kola and request to join his trade guild.

They offered to escort 10 transport convoys for free every month and to help Kola with five tasks for free.

As long as it didn’t harm their own interests, it was fine.

Kola, however, scoffed at this.

His caravans never needed to pay for escorts; many nobles would actively hire escort teams for Kola just to curry favor with him.

That’s why he said the Python Mercenary Group lacked sincerity.

After hearing about the overall strength of the Python Mercenary Group and the person they had provoked, Lin Feng was quite satisfied.

At the very least, that mercenary group had over five thousand people, four thousand of whom were Mages.

The Mage ranks in this world were divided into: First Tier to Ninth Tier.

The previous escort captain’s strength was Fourth Tier.

The weakest Mages in the Python Mercenary Group were all Third Tier, the high-ranking fighters were basically Fourth Tier, the leader was Seventh Tier, and his five deputies were all Fifth Tier in strength.

However, it must be said that the power system of this world didn't seem as strong as Lin Feng had imagined. Perhaps it was on par with the Magic World, but it was simply incomparable to cultivation.

Less than half an hour later, Jin Kui, the leader of the Python Mercenary Group, arrived.

“President Kola, hello, hello.”

“Hmm, Brother Lin, let me introduce you. This is the leader of the Python Group, his name is Jin Kui.”

“Hello, I am Lin Feng.”

Lin Feng nodded, acknowledging the other party.

Seeing Kola addressing Lin Feng as a brother, Jin Kui did not underestimate Lin Feng's status and greeted Lin Feng with equal respect.

“It’s very simple for your mercenary group to gain my protection; you just need to serve him from now on. How about it?”

“What?! No, that’s absolutely not possible!”

Jin Kui was stunned when he heard Kola’s words.

Although he had considered giving Kola more benefits, he had never thought of giving away his mercenary group, which he had managed for so long, to someone else.

“Don’t be in a hurry to refuse. I won’t interfere with your mercenary group’s affairs, and you will still be the leader. However, sometimes I need to handle some matters, and I might need to use you. Moreover, working for me is your opportunity.”

Seeing Jin Kui’s strong reaction, Lin Feng spoke unhurriedly.

Seeing Lin Feng speak so persuasively, Jin Kui, a burly man, couldn’t analyze it all at once.

“You said you’d still let me be the leader?”

“Hmm.”

Lin Feng nodded.

“Then that’s fine!” Jin Kui nodded, signifying his agreement.

Kola: “Since that’s the case, I’ll help you handle the matters on your side. You should take Brother Lin to see the mercenary group’s station first.”

“Okay, President!”

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