235: Cultivate allies thousands of miles away

Mr. Bai seemed quite free; he always arrived quickly.

Early the next morning, his airship arrived. Because it had been filed in advance, the anti-aircraft system did not activate, and it landed smoothly, which greatly surprised Han Huohuo.

Not wanting to break his promise, Han Huohuo immediately treated Mr. Bai to a grand feast. Han Xin, Hua Mulan, and Mu Jiu all came to accompany him, showing him great respect.

Yan Yun trembled at the dinner table, thinking, “Is Lord Han setting such a grand scene to thoroughly trick Mr. Bai to his death?”

After three rounds of drinks, Mr. Bai learned his lesson. He didn't drink much this time, so he didn't get drunk. Last time, he was tricked so badly that he only realized it after returning. This time, he was determined not to fall for it. Han Huohuo then invited Mr. Bai to the Main Camp for tea, and Mr. Bai gladly accepted.

After chatting for a while, the conversation turned to the Puppet Barracks blueprint.

Mr. Bai wondered, “I often come here. Your puppets are already very strong. Our Mo Family is secretly studying your puppets, so why do you still want to buy our Mo Family’s puppets?”

This fellow was truly a scholar, making no attempt to hide his thoughts.

Han Huohuo spoke casually, “Oh, just for mutual learning, you know? I just want to learn how your Mo Family’s puppets are made.”

Mr. Bai smiled, “Lord Han is trying to trick me again. I can tell from one look that Lord is definitely not someone who likes to study. Tell me honestly, what do you need our Mo Family’s puppets for? Maybe I can even give you some advice.”

Han Huohuo burst into laughter, knowing that his 'academic slacker' demeanor couldn't be hidden. He shamelessly applauded, “Mr. Bai is indeed clever. I really can't deceive Mr.”

Mr. Bai thought to himself, “I've also gained experience from being tricked by you.”

“It’s like this: a friend of mine is trapped in the Desert, surrounded by Sandworms, roughly Tier 4 or 5. He wants some puppet warriors to help him defend his home and mine. Mr., in this situation, which puppets would be more suitable?”

Mr. Bai did not answer immediately but instead asked for detailed information about the Sandworms. Han Huohuo answered each question, and if he didn't know, he quickly went to ask Huo Yuan. Soon, Mr. Bai had a clear understanding of the situation.

He pondered for a moment and offered a suggestion.

“Sandworms are very troublesome. To deal with Sandworms, you must combine close and long-range attacks. Have high-defense melee units lure out the Sandworms, then use long-range firepower to eliminate them. This is the best method.”

“Please teach me, Mr.!”

Mr. Bai nodded, pulled out a stack of blueprints from his Arms, and picked out two.

One was a Tier 3 melee unit, and the other was a Tier 5 ranged unit.

【Gold Man】: 100 Iron, 100 Gold Coins. Tier 3 Puppet.

【Combat Power】: Strength 8, Defense 20, Stamina 20, Intelligence 2.

【Special Skills】: Solid, 50% physical damage reduction. Poison Immunity, immune to poisoning. Illusion Immunity, immune to illusions.

【Loyalty】: Always 100.

The Gold Man's attack is very low, but for a Tier 3 army, 20 Defense and 20 Stamina make its defense very high, especially with the 50% physical damage reduction effect, making it the top choice for a tank.

The Sandworm's strongest attacks are often related to poison and illusions, and the Gold Man perfectly counters the Sandworm, making it the primary choice for clearing mines.

【Mechanical Giant】: 500 Iron, 600 Gold Coins. Tier 5 Puppet.

【Combat Power】: Strength 50, Defense 10, Stamina 50, Intelligence 2.

【Special Skills】: Divine Shot, no reduction in ranged damage. Poison Immunity, immune to poisoning. Illusion Immunity, immune to illusions.

【Loyalty】: Always 100.

A pure ranged output unit with high damage. Paired with the Gold Man, it can shoot from behind, making it indeed a good troop type.

Han Huohuo was about to reach for them.

Mr. Bai quickly pulled his hand back and smiled, “We haven't agreed on the price yet?”

Han Huohuo grandly slapped the table, “You name your price!”

Mr. Bai smiled slightly, “Then I won't be polite. I'm going to make an offer, listen carefully: two black oil mining carts, plus two hundred thousand gold coins.”

Han Huohuo shook his head, “No!”

Mr. Bai's expression changed slightly, and he was about to explain the value of these two barracks.

Han Huohuo deliberately feigned anger, “You think I'm too poor! We are good brothers, how can I trick you? Five mining carts, five hundred thousand gold coins. It's happily decided just like that.”

Mr. Bai's words remained unspoken. He was stunned for a long time, his mind instantly blank, unable to understand how Han Huohuo, this exploitative Lord, had suddenly changed his nature.

Han Huohuo took the blueprints, leaned closer, and asked again, “I remember the Mo Family also has a mining puppet. Can you sell me a blueprint for its barracks too?”

Mr. Bai nodded, “Of course, no problem, but our puppet isn't as flexible as your workers, so its efficiency might be a bit lower.”

Han Huohuo smiled, “It doesn't matter, as long as it can mine.”

Mr. Bai found a blueprint for a mining robot from the stack of blueprints. The Mo Family's robots had very specific functions; a mining robot could only mine and couldn't chop wood or farm.

Han Huohuo didn't mind, as long as it could mine.

He generously gave Mr. Bai another five hundred thousand gold coins, as if deliberately trying to curry favor with him. He had tricked him too badly before, and he might need his help in the future. Han Huohuo was essentially openly bribing him.

It was hard to say if he would need Mr. Bai's help in the future. Before, he was poor and had to be meticulous, but now that he had money, he definitely had to maintain a good relationship with the Mo Family, and hundreds of thousands of gold coins were no longer a big deal to Han Huohuo.

Mr. Bai decided to quit drinking. He found a pattern: as long as he was sober, Lord Han wouldn't trick him.

He escorted Mr. Bai to rest well.

Han Huohuo immediately traded the three blueprints to Huo Yuan.

Although it was late at night, Huo Yuan was still awake, feeling anxious until he received the blueprints from Han Huohuo.

Han Huohuo sold the three blueprints to Huo Yuan for one gold coin.

Then, he traded a lot of materials and gold coins over.

Soon, Huo Yuan handed over a surrender treaty. This was a treaty from the system. After signing it, Huo Yuan would become Han Huohuo's subordinate Lord.

“No need!”

Han Huohuo refused outright. He had no intention of taking on subordinates in such a distant place; it was just for some mining. And the small amount of iron and gold coins he gave, to be honest, was like a drop in the ocean.

But Huo Yuan had never seen so many resources before and was so scared he almost didn't dare to accept them, which was why he had presumptuously created a treaty.

Seeing Han Huohuo refuse, he suddenly realized that the other party had simply helped him out casually and had no intention of making him surrender.

“Da Ge, what now? Should I immediately recruit soldiers and attack?” His tone had changed; he no longer called Han Huohuo 'Big Shot' but switched to 'Da Ge', sounding much more intimate.

“No rush. Train enough soldiers, then slowly probe and see if the fighting is difficult. If it is, tell me,” Han Huohuo instructed.