He paused and continued: "I can smelt these two types of ore into Red Nitre Stone and Mist Essence Crystal.

Then by giving them to an Intermediate Pharmacist like Pharmacist Zhou, we can produce Explosive Potions and Smoke Potions."

Lin Feng listened, lost in thought.

It turned out there were sub-fields even among Advanced Blacksmiths.

Some were good at forging equipment, while others specialized in processing ores.

"Understood." Lin Feng nodded and looked at Tian Jian, "What about Master Tian Jian?"

Tian Jian grinned, revealing a row of uneven teeth: "I'm different from Tian Zheng. I'm not good at smelting; I'm good at finding ore veins."

He pointed outside, then at himself: "The Red Nitre Stone Mine and the Mist Essence Crystal Mine were both found by me.

I've been wandering the mountains for decades. I can tell where there might be a mine just by looking at the terrain."

Lin Feng's eyes lit up.

Finding ore veins!

This was a rare ability.

"Just right," Lin Feng said. "The territory is currently short on tin and Copper Mines.

Master Tian Jian, starting tomorrow, take a look around the outskirts of Beacon Fire Town and see if there are any tin or copper ore veins."

Tian Jian stood up, cupped his hands, and said, "Rest assured, Lord, I will do my best!"

Lin Feng nodded and signaled for him to sit down.

Next were several others.

Kobayashi Zo squinted his eyes and spoke with a chuckle, "Lord, I can brew a type of wine called Green Bud Wine."

"Green Bud Wine?" Lin Feng became interested.

"Correct," Kobayashi Zo said. "It's brewed using Green Bud Grass collected from the Qingmu Forest, along with honey.

After drinking it, your maximum health increases by one hundred points for one hour."

He paused and added, "However, it cannot be drunk at the same time as wine with similar effects, otherwise it won't work."

Lin Feng's heart stirred.

+100 Max HP for one hour—at a critical moment, this could be the difference between life and death.

"Good wine," he praised.

Kobayashi Zo smiled so much his eyes narrowed into slits.

Inoue Ori stood up, gave a bow, and spoke softly, "Lord, this humble one is an Intermediate Tailor.

Green equipment can be produced steadily, but Blue equipment... I have only made one piece, and it wasn't very successful."

Lin Feng nodded. Being able to steadily produce Green items was already good. As for Blue, take it slow.

The others also briefly described their situations. Li San was good at farming, Suzuki Zo was good at building houses and making furniture, and Pharmacist Zhou could concoct various potions.

Lin Feng stood up after listening.

"That's all for today. Everyone go back and rest; you can start working tomorrow."

Everyone stood up and bowed.

"Yes, Lord!!!"

"Rest assured, Lord!!!"

"I will definitely work hard!!!"

Lin Feng waved his hand, and everyone filed out.

The Council Hall became quiet again.

Lin Feng walked to the window, looking at the sun gradually sinking in the west.

The talent inventory was complete.

Next was waiting for Tian Jian to find tin and Copper Mines, and for Tian Zheng and Pharmacist Zhou to make Explosive Potions and Smoke Potions.

He turned and walked toward the second floor.

Rest for a night first.

Tomorrow would be a new day.

...

The next morning, Council Hall.

Sunlight spilled through the window lattices, illuminating the entire hall.

All core members had arrived.

Lin Feng sat in the main seat, his gaze sweeping over everyone as he spoke slowly:

"I called everyone here today to announce something."

Everyone's expression turned serious, and they all looked at him.

Lin Feng said, "Yesterday I went back to Blue Star to check some information. About sixty li north of our Beacon Fire Town, there is a Nightmare Legion outpost."

He paused and continued, "The leader of the outpost is a Level 29 Rare Boss.

There are also many Elite Monsters around Level 20. Most of ❀ Nоvеlігht ❀ (Don’t copy, read here) those low-level soldiers are between Level 10 and 15."

Everyone gasped.

A Level 29 Rare Boss!

Elite Monsters over Level 20!

"Good heavens..." Tie Dun scratched his head, "Level 29? That's 9 levels higher than Umekawa Kojiro..."

A look of solemnity flashed in Zhao Hu's eyes: "Lord, that outpost is only sixty li from us? Why haven't we heard of it before?"

Wang Wu chimed in, "We've been grinding monsters over by the Crying Rift Valley; we rarely go north."

Lin Feng nodded, "Right. Moreover, that outpost usually doesn't take the initiative to attack; they only move in large numbers during a Nightmare Tide. The Level 3 Nightmare Tide in Qingshi County back then was caused by them."

Everyone's expressions became even more solemn.

Lin Feng looked at their expressions and suddenly laughed.

"How, are you scared?"

Zhao Hu was the first to puff out his chest: "Scared? Scared of what! Following you, Lord, what kind of scene haven't we witnessed!"

Tie Dun nodded repeatedly: "Right, right, right! Even Umekawa Kojiro was slaughtered by you; what's a Level 29 boss!"

Wang Wu smiled, "Lord, you must be confident, otherwise you wouldn't have mentioned this."

Lin Feng smiled and said, "In that outpost, it's possible that my Second Advancement Class Book will drop."

Everyone's eyes lit up.

"The second promotion for a General?" Su Yurou asked softly.

Lin Feng nodded: "Yes. That army is called the Yellow Turban Army; it's a structured Nightmare Legion.

My class is related to the army; perhaps I can get a second promotion book suitable for me from them."

He paused, his tone certain: "Once I reach the second promotion, that Level 29 Rare Boss will be of no concern.

At that time, we'll completely uproot that outpost."

Hearing this, excited smiles appeared on everyone's faces.

Tie Dun was the first to clamor: "The Lord's second promotion! That would be incredible!

You could kill the second promotion Umekawa Kojiro at first promotion; wouldn't you just take off after your own second promotion?"

Zhao Hu slapped him on the back of the head: "Do you know how to talk? The Lord is already flying!"

Everyone laughed.

Wang Wu said with emotion, "If the Lord reaches the second promotion, our Beacon Fire Town will be even stronger.

Maybe a few more second promotion books will drop then, and we can also benefit."

Arrow Eye spoke up rarely: "It would be great if I could reach the second promotion too."

Tie Dun's eyes lit up: "Right, right, right! If a few more second promotion books come out and everyone reaches the second promotion, wouldn't we be able to walk sideways?"

The atmosphere suddenly became light and pleasant.

Lin Feng looked at this group of people, a wave of warmth rising in his heart.

From Black Wind Camp all the way to today, their trust in him had reached a point of near-blindness.

When he mentioned a Level 29 Rare Boss, they only gasped, but no one doubted he could win.

When he mentioned the possibility of dropping second promotion books, they immediately began imagining a scene where everyone had advanced.

This kind of trust made him feel both warm and slightly pressured.

But he quickly felt relieved.

Pressure? Then speak with strength.

He raised his hand and pressed down, signaling everyone to be quiet.

"Alright, don't get happy too early. The second promotion book isn't in our hands yet."

The laughter gradually died down, but the smiles on their faces couldn't be suppressed. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Lin Feng looked at the shadowy figure in the corner.

"Shadow Snake."

Shadow Snake stepped out from the shadows and came before him.

Lin Feng said, "Meet at the North Gate in one hour. The two of us will go scout that outpost first."

Shadow Snake nodded slightly without speaking, but a glint flashed in her eyes.

Zhao Hu was stunned: "Lord, just you and Shadow Snake? You're not taking us?"