Chapter 566: Leaving (1/2)
Chapter 566: Leaving
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Batches and batches of raw materials were sent to Ye Chong's manor. Even though they were sold 20 percent above market price, Ye Chong thought it was worth it. He spent most of his money on raw materials, especially the rare ones, and was always offered than he needed. Sun Sieha's letter also helped him with the purchases.
In Su City, all the businessmen were also nobles. When they found out through their sources that the great Master Ye Chong was visiting, they all tried to curry his favour. Ye Chong responded to them coldly, but never stopped them from offering their services. This was a pleasant surprise for the businessmen. Building a relationship with this man of status was a wonderful opportunity!
No one asked him what the materials were used for. After all, it was common for weaponsmiths to store raw materials. Besides, Ye Chong had the King's approval. In the end, Ye Chong received more raw materials than he expected, and some of them did not even cost him a single ao. A few of the businessmen even gave him the transport aircraft that came with the materials.
Kristen gaped at the materials and asked, ”Teacher, why you do buy so much of them?”
”They're useful.” Ye Chong did not explain. The truth was, Kristen was a good student. She was talented and hardworking, and she improved quickly. More importantly, she was young. However, Ye Chong did not plan to bring her along. That had been decided early on.
His students' training continued without pause.
Ye Chong began to reorganize his five thousand students. He was no longer ignorant of military structures. He incorporated strict status rankings, rules, and practiced reward and punishment just like in the military. Ye Chong was familiar with these concepts.
Ye Chong promoted students who performed well in their training to low ranking military officers. The effect was immediate. The five thousand students conducted themselves more professionally, no longer behaving as free and easy as they once did.
Here on the training ground, the five thousand students stood in formation, all standing straight and with a serious expression on their faces.
Ye Chong stood in front of them without emotion. The students were afraid of Ye Chong. Rumor had it that Master Ye Chong had the authority to form a five thousand strong security detachment. This was exciting news to him. To be able to serve someone as prominent as Master Ye Chong in Eastern Cloud was a great honor. From now on, their lives would be heavily influenced by Ye Chong. Anything that Ye Chong do in the future will directly affect the course of their future.
”From now on, you are my personal security detachment. Any of you who object to this, please step forward.” Ye Chong spoke with a normal tone.
All the students could not hide the excitement on their faces, but tried they did as they stood even straighter. Today, the rumor was confirmed. Their future was secured.
Ye Chong's plain voice continued to reverberate in the air. ”As my personal security detail, you will follow me wherever I go. You will leave behind your families, your homes. I'll allow you 10 minutes to reconsider.”
No one moved. Ye Chong was not aware that leaving home was common in Eastern Cloud, especially for young shooters. They would travel far and wide to hone their skills. The journey was hard and dangerous. Few made it back.
Ye Chong was satisfied that none of them left. These young people were far from actual warriors, but they were molded according to Ye Chong's idea of an ideal soldier. Ye Chong was not interested in shooters. He was more in need of shooters who could pilot mechs. However, almost all shooters could not do this. Their bodies were simply too weak. A shooter who could pilot a mech would be very powerful, especially against creatures like the red-tailed beasts.
Nevertheless, it was rare for anyone apart from pure geniuses to excel in both mental and physical abilities.
These students would be Ye Chong's basis of protection. Ye Chong distributed all the money he had left to the students, for them to send back to their families. This gesture improved his reputation amongst the students even more.
Ye Chong called Xi Yan out. ”Of all the weaponsmiths you know of, do you anyone who is good but has few close social ties?”
Xi Yan considered the question and replied, ”I know a few.”
”Give me the list of names and addresses,” Ye Chong said.
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Ye Chong went to Master Karu.
When Master Karu heard that Ye Chong was here to visit, he dropped everything he was working on and came to him. He knew that Ye Chong was not here for a chat, so he asked, ”Why are you here to visit me? How can I help you?”
Ye Chong handed over a list of names to Master Karu. ”I need these people.”
Master Karu scanned the list briefly and said, ”Of course.” He turned to speak to a servant, and then went back to Ye Chong. ”You'll have to wait a moment. Why do you need them? Don't you already have two students?”
Ye Chong found a good excuse. ”I have an operation, and I need the manpower.”
”I see.” Master Karu's interest was piqued. ”Is this a huge project?” Larger projects often needed the collaborative strength between many weaponsmiths. That was why Master Karu thought to ask. When Ye Chong mentioned an operation, the first thing he thought of was a large scale project.