Steam Era: The Lord of 'Puluo'

Chapter 1004 541: War (Part 2)

Actually, given some time, Li Qi would also be able to tell the difference between Luo Yanjun and Miss Luo, but who would've thought that Ma Wu distinguished them in such an efficient way.

Confirming Li Qi's potential to rescue Miss Luo, Luo Yanjun remains very cautious; she still needs to test whether Li Qi has the intention to rescue Luo Yanjun.

Due to taboo, there are some things Luo Yanjun cannot speak openly. During negotiations, she can only describe Miss Luo's situation relatively tactfully; if Li Qi has desires to save Miss Luo, she will proceed with negotiations, but if Li Qi decides not to rescue Miss Luo, the negotiations will end here, and she still has room to retreat safely.

Li Qi understood Luo Yanjun's intention and said directly, "I really want to help your sister, but my help is not for free."

Luo Yanjun said, "Actually, I'm not very ambitious; I just like buying land. I've recently acquired two plots, but I haven't found a suitable Local Deity, and I don't know when they can be sent to Puluo State."

This words were clear to both Li Qi and Ma Wu, it's the price Luo Yanjun set, two pieces of New Land.

She emphasized her means of acquiring land as proof of her ability to deliver on the reward.

Li Qi said, "You know my rules for acquiring land, right?"

Luo Yanjun said, "Suitable Local Deities are really hard to find; I'd rather not bother with it and just give it all away.

However, the clan is keeping a close watch now, even my mother is intervening, unless my sister helps, otherwise, I can't give away this territory."

She knows Li Qi's rules; the acquired territory must come with a complete Contract Book.

She tells Li Qi that she holds some power over the New Land, but the timing isn't right; only by rescuing her sister can these two pieces of land be given away.

Ma Wu laughed and said, "You're quite the negotiator, wanting the goods before the payment."

Luo Yanjun felt aggrieved: "Why are you talking business with me? Aren't we all about feelings between us?"

Ma Wu said, "If we're talking about feelings, it depends on your intentions; you probably don't want to go to war, do you?"

Luo Yanjun shook her head repeatedly, "Not necessarily unwilling, I can also go to war."

As long as survival can be guaranteed, Luo Yanjun might change her stance.

Li Qi said, "If you want me to save your sister, you have to tell me where you're planning to start the war; if it's not in Puluo State, then the location must be unique."

Luo Yanjun squirmed and moved around the factory, "I've heard from my great-grandfather that the Outside Provinces are the worst; the machines they make are clumsy and useless.

We give them good machines, and they call us benefactors, but once they become capable, they forget all past favors and turn their backs on us. In thinking of these things, everyone in the clan feels resentful.

Puluo State is the same, none of them are any good. Look at the machines in this factory; initially, they were sent by us, but now with new ones, you've forgotten the old ones!"

These machines were sent from the Inner State?

The first batch of steam engines in Puluo State appeared in the Soda Kiln.

If that's the case, the first batch of machines in Puluo State came from the Inner State.

Ma Wu was confused now: "Miss Luo, I know you have your reasons, but you speak too discontinuously, jumping from one subject to another, and I ask about the war, but you're talking about machines."

"I don't understand matters of war," Luo Yanjun climbed up a lathe, "but I understand some things about machines, especially the first batch of machines we brought, they're great stuff!"

Li Banfeng said, "Are you talking about the birthplace of the first batch of machines?"

Luo Yanjun replied, "The first batch of machines in Puluo State are located here; the first batch of machines in the Outside Provinces were made by themselves, but the first batch of good machines were sent by us, but I don't remember where they were sent."

She says she doesn't remember, but Li Banfeng remembers.

There used to be a textile factory, a banner in the history of Huan Country's industry!

And inside that textile factory, there exists a special space, which probably serves as the entrance to the Inner State!

No wonder Li Banfeng always found the layout of the surrounding factory familiar; the equipment here was crude, identical to Ruirong Textile Factory.

Ruirong Textile Factory was created by the Inner State.

The Inner State might just be there to deploy troops.

Li Banfeng clarified the location of the battle, he knew what to do next.

If in this battle, the Inner State catches the Outside Provinces off guard and wins, the war faction will certainly hold absolute advantage, and Miss Luo will likely lose her life.

If the Inner State loses this battle, the war faction will certainly lose power, and Miss Luo might have a chance to turn things around.

Li Banfeng said, "I will do my best in this matter, and once it's accomplished, Miss Luo, don't go back on your word."

Luo Yanjun asked Ma Wu, "Isn't my taste better than my sister's?"

Ma Wu translated, "Miss Luo refers to her reputation."

...

Returning to the Dark Star Bureau, Li Banfeng made a call to summon Shen Jingye.

Lately, as soon as Shen Jingye heard news about Li Qi, he couldn't help but get excited, "Director Li, did you catch the Lost Soul of the Fighter?"

Li Banfeng nodded, "Caught him, I've already dealt with him, you don't need to worry about that."

Shen Jingye was overjoyed, "I'll go file a report right away!"

Li Banfeng shook his head, "No need to rush this report; it's not urgent."

Shen Jingye was taken aback, "Isn't this urgent? A Lost Soul of this level could bring disaster to Yuezhou."

"Compared to a real catastrophe, this Lost Soul is truly nothing," Li Banfeng said gravely, "The Inner State is preparing for war, against the Outside Provinces."

Upon hearing these words, Shen Jingye furrowed his brows.