Pioneer Lord: Starting From Daily Intelligence

Chapter 168: Chapter 103: The Soon-to-Be Divine Chosen Knight (3)

”Value? Value! How can this treasure be measured in terms of value? This is the ancient relic of our Dwarves, a symbol of the Supreme King’s identity!”

”My friend, you should return this treasure to us Dwarves. Please believe in the generosity of our Dwarves, and we will give you an incredibly satisfying reward.”

”Our Supreme King will fill your warehouse with gold and bury your castle under countless armor and jewels!”

Su Li had no doubt about Mudalin’s words.

Although some criticisms of Dwarves suggest they are stingy and selfish, and insatiably greedy.

But the Dwarves’ desire for gold is very different from that of the Giant Dragon.

In fact, in Dwarven culture, success is measured by the accumulation of wealth. Dwarves view wealth accumulation as a means to gain respect from others and to live a good life. Therefore, the average Dwarf is often wealthier than someone of similar status in other races. The Emperor of the Human Empire cannot compare in wealth to the Dwarf Supreme King.

Yet Dwarves are also exceedingly generous when bestowing priceless treasures upon honored Dwarven Warriors, and they are equally generous in repaying debts and in gratitude for alliances with other races.

However, after Mudalin spoke with passion, Su Li nodded with a smile, then took advantage of a moment of distraction to directly take the comb from his hand and turn to place it in Hilude’s hair.

”This Heirloom Seal of the Realm... no, it’s the Dwarven comb. Of course, I will return it to your Dwarf Supreme King. After all, even if I take this item, you Dwarves would not acknowledge me as the Dwarf Supreme King.”

After placing the comb, Su Li saw that Hilude’s heroic face acquired a touch of elegance, nodded in satisfaction, and continued, ”But such a precious thing, I can’t just send a few people to deliver it to the Dwarven capital over a long distance, right?”

”I think the Supreme King should at least send an envoy to discuss the matter of returning this comb with me, making it solemn and appropriate, don’t you think?”

Mudalin immediately stared intently at Hilude with fervor and greed, as the golden comb representing the utmost authority of the Dwarves was now set within her silky hair.

With this shining golden comb, Hilude’s demeanor was even more regal, the sunlight veiled upon her made her glow with beauty, putting others to shame.

Losing some of his excitement after hearing Su Li’s voice, Mudalin said at once, ”Of course! Dwarves and humans have always been steadfast allies, and with Heisen Castle, we share deep and close ties. Our Dwarves should naturally demonstrate the importance we place on our friends.”

”Rest assured, Knights of the Bauhinia family, our Dwarf Supreme King, Solgreen, is the wealthiest Dwarf in the world today and also the wielder of the most powerful Rune, the Eternal Rune. He is the long-awaited leader of our Dwarves’ revival.”

”He is an extraordinarily generous and magnanimous king, vastly different from the regular Dwarves. He believes the trivial grudges among Dwarves can only bring death and destruction, and that making a big deal over trivial matters like a few coins has more drawbacks than benefits. He encourages engineers to innovate and advocates approving new technologies as quickly as possible (by Dwarven standards). Moreover, he has abandoned the Dwarves’ previous self-reliant manner, actively dispatching forces to assist other races.”

”I believe once he learns of this comb, he will definitely dispatch an army to come over, bringing a reward that will satisfy you greatly.”

”You will earn the friendship of the entire Dwarven race!”

This is no easy feat! Making the stubborn, rigid, and proud Dwarves use the word ’you’ with respect.

Su Li’s smile remained composed as he replied, ”No problem! Until then, I’ll have Hilude keep this ancient relic for you, as she retrieved it from the Dragon’s Nest.”

Su Li didn’t even ask whether it was acceptable; it was a direct decision and notification.

Dwarves no longer had their usual short-tempered and impulsive demeanor; they were particularly courteous to Su Li. Every dwarf clad in heavy plate armor nodded repeatedly, like young chickens pecking at rice: ”No problem, no problem, it’s entirely appropriate.”

Then Su Li turned with a smile to Hilude and said, ”My treasure, just keep this artifact with you, and strive to fully master these three sets of books as soon as possible, absorbing all the Divine Grace within.”

Hilude furrowed her heroic brows slightly, ”Lord, this divine book might be a bit wasted on me. I’ve already received the Sun Goddess’s Divine Grace once, my aptitude can assure a breakthrough to Divine Chosen Level. This divine book is best read by you to ensure you can elevate to Divine Chosen Level.”

”What nonsense!” Su Li shot her a glance, ”How could using something on you ever be considered a waste?”

”The opportunities we will have are infinite, and why do I painstakingly collect so many opportunities? Isn’t it precisely to enable the loyal Knights of the territory to grow as quickly as possible?”

”Giving this divine book to me would be the real waste. As long as the territory can continue to prosper, even relying on the Holy Purple Vine pods, I can grind my way to the Holy Sanctuary Knight stage.”

”There are so many books, I don’t have the perseverance to study diligently for months.”

If he had that perseverance back then, he would’ve been admitted to the top two universities already! Would he have ended up as a corporate drone?

He also doesn’t believe that in just a few short months of transmigration, his focus, willpower, and all other aspects could undergo drastic changes.

One of his greatest strengths is his self-awareness.

So he placed his hands on Hilude’s slender shoulders, gazing into her eyes, ”My dear, I believe only you in this territory have the aptitude to break through to the Divine Chosen Level in just two months with the aid of this comb.”

”Only if you reach the Divine Chosen Knight level do we have a chance of defeating the Green Dragon!”

”It’s the best choice for you, for me, and for the entire territory! The continued existence and prosperous growth of the territory are what’s most important to me.”