Lord of Rot

Chapter 586 Welcome to the Industrial Age
The wooden man was covered with scales.

As the first batch of modular equipment made by hydraulic forging hammers in the Porcupine Territory, it has many advantages such as high cost performance and replaceability.

Before the emergence of muskets, Li Qi's army relied on its scale armor to gain an absolute advantage in every battle.

Until the emergence of muskets, the research on armor also slowed down.

Muskets will definitely end the age of armor, and for extraordinary people, the protective power of armor is almost the same as not having it at all.

So Li Qi asked people to study the rune armor, but unfortunately there was no horoscope.

They can only increase the weight of the armor, add chicken feathers, and forcefully insert themselves into the war as a hussar, barely avoiding being eliminated.

Carrot, who had already grown a long beard, grabbed a sharp long sword and raised the sword to observe. The blade of the sword could clearly reflect his entire face, which was clearer than a mirror.

"drink!"

The carrot was chopped down with a sword, and a long gash was easily cut through the scales.

"hiss--!"

The people watching around couldn't help but take a breath.

Although scale armor is not as defensive as plate armor, it is not made of paper either. It can be cut open with a large opening so easily.

"It's okay." Li Qi nodded calmly.

Hong Qiangwei, who had already cheered up because of her determination, once again returned to her original aura of the first noble lady in the East Gorge, and was no longer submissive when facing Li Qi.

"Li Qi!"

"what happened?"

"I remember when I first met you, you weren't so... swollen!"

She learned the word expansion from Li Qi. She used to think that it was accurate to apply expansion to food, but now she feels that Li Qi expands more than bread.

That's a magic weapon that can easily cut off scales, and it's a magic weapon that can be mass-produced. How dare you just base your evaluation on it?
"I admit that this is a precious sword." Li Qi took the long sword from the Carrot Book and gently rubbed the blade with his fingers, feeling its sharpness: "However, it is too expensive."

Hong Qiangwei was puzzled: "Magical weapons are inherently expensive."

She feels normal.

"The cost of this sword is equivalent to two war horses," Li Qi said. "A warrior holding it will still have to fight with the enemy. The degree of danger is greatly increased. If he can defeat the enemy, he will definitely be injured."

"If we use firearms, we can accurately hit the enemy dozens of steps away!" Li Qi picked up a gun and fired at the wooden man covered in scales.

After the gunshot, a hole opened in the scales.

"Look!" Li Qi put down his gun and pointed into the distance: "Destroy the enemy dozens of steps away, and only requires one bullet. There is almost no danger and the cost is not high."

Red Rose was thoughtful.

"However, there is a need for the existence of this kind of magic weapon," Li Qi said: "It can be used by extraordinary soldiers, and we must continue to study it. The sharper and stronger the better!"

Li Qi looked at Zhui Na who was standing aside.

This sword is actually an accessory of silver steel sword research, and it is extremely sharp.

"How's the machine?"

"It's almost there."

"Well, let's go and have a look."

Everyone walked towards the depths of the factory and found a huge steel monster crawling in the factory. Everyone who looked at it had a blank look on their face.

What's the use of this thing?

Li Qi was very excited.

"Haha, it was indeed created!"

Although there are various magic runes and magic circles on it, and the shape is different from what Li Qi remembered, he can be sure that the thing is definitely correct.

External combustion engine!
Especially after Zhui Na filled the furnace with charcoal, the smile on Li Qi's face became increasingly difficult to suppress.

"It's done, it's done!"

"Li Qi, what is this?" Red Rose was confused.

The same goes for other people. They don't understand what the steel monster that needs to be burned is, and why it makes Li Qi so excited.

Li Qi just smiled and said: "Welcome to the industrial age!"

The solution to the power problem announced that Li Qi's productivity had officially accelerated and entered the era of high-speed.

This thing is much stronger than irregular water power.

Machines soon appeared that replaced the water-powered forging hammer.

In January of the fifth year that Li Qi traveled through time, the entire Porcupine Territory pressed the accelerator button.

……

Porcupine Collar, Pigtail Bay Pier.

Li Qi and Leonie looked at the sea side by side.

"The sea in Porcupine Territory is different from the sea in Thunder City."

"What's the difference?"

"It's colder here."

"Are you afraid of the cold?"

"No, I'm just a little sorry."

"What regrets?"

"I didn't see any snow."

"You want to see snow?" Li Qi mused: "It's simple. I'll take over the northern border. Do you think Stormwind City is suitable to live in?"

Leonie turned to look at Li Qi: "You are suddenly different, no, you have always been like this, but the world can't stop you."

She looked at the white line connecting the sea and the sky: "Can you guarantee that you will be a qualified king?"

"cannot!"

Li Qi shook his head: "No one can predict the future, and I have never been a king, but I can assure you that it will definitely be better than now."

"I don't have the energy to follow you, but I will come if you need me." Leonie's voice suddenly became hollow: "I have learned a lot from you, is there anything else you want to say?"

"Of course there is!"

Li Qi nodded: "You can learn my ideas, but don't imitate me completely. Giant's Foot is different from Dongxia. Specific things need to be analyzed in detail."

"that's it?"

"Then... a kiss?"

Boom!

The thunder burrowed into the clouds, paused in the air, then turned and flew to the south, disappearing without a trace.

Li Qi touched his lips.

It's electric, it's awesome!

……

As the news spread that Li Qi supported Red Rose as the new Duke, it soon caused an uproar in the East Gorge.

Donggang City, the news came the fastest.

Cavendish family.

"I think it's good for Ivan to be a Duke!"

Miss Golden Daisy Tia Cavendish was holding a pillow and having afternoon tea with the aristocratic ladies.

With the departure of the core character Hong Qiangwei, the social activities that were once called "Lady's Diplomacy" have now been completely reduced to ordinary tea parties. It is difficult for anyone to benefit from afternoon tea, and some people often do not come. .

This tea party was organized by Tiya. She tried hard to contact Red Rose's former friends because she was sure that her friends would come back again.

Others don't know, but she absolutely believes that Li Qi will not leave Hong Qiangwei alone.

Sure enough, he snatched Red Rose away from the royal city and kept her by his side tyrannically. Now he even pushed her out tyrannically and made her the Duke.A certain aristocratic lady in the tea party especially likes to write novels. She has written a long novel with Red Rose as the heroine and Li Qi as the hero.

Tiya has also read it, and in her opinion, the character structure in it has completely collapsed. Li Qi turns out to be an innocent man, always speaking softly and saying all kinds of sweet love words.

Especially when the news that Li Qi snatched away Red Rose spread throughout the East Gorge, the other party wrote a novel overnight and perfected the entire plot.

For example, when Hong Qiangwei was about to be beaten and not given food in the future, Li Qi covered her face every time to protect her secretly and apply ointment on her.

In this section, Tia strongly suspected that the other party had borrowed from "The Tower Princess" told by the bard. Writing is borrowing and plagiarizing. It can be seen that it is tribute and plagiarism. If not, it means that the level is high. Tia thinks it is quite good. happy.

She even saw a story with herself as the protagonist and Li Qi.

She blushed when she saw it, because the Li Qi written in that paragraph was exactly the same as her impression.

Several others nodded.

"Ivan has Leopold's inheritance rights, and now he has the support of Lord Li Qi. I'm afraid no one in Dongxia dares to refute."

"Yes, when Ivan comes back, stop the war as soon as possible. Jochen has been gone for a long time and has not replied."

The speaker was Mrs. Lola of the Han family.

Her husband is John Hann, the Rider of the Red Rooster who follows Philip Cavendish of the Midnight Sun.

"Tiya, when will Lord Philip come back? Has he written a letter recently?"

"No, I keep writing to him, but he never replies to me!" Tiya said angrily, but her eyes were full of worry: "Pine's brain is not normal, he is crazy, but he makes everyone We all went crazy with him, but he should reply this time."

"why?"

"Because I wrote the news that Ivan will inherit the title in the letter. In order to protect Ivan, he will definitely come back."

"Ah!" Someone suddenly screamed from the side.

"what happened?"

"The love between the Knight of the Midnight Sun and Miss Red Rose...but, what should Mr. Li Qi do? I think the two of them are particularly suitable."

"He's already married!" Tiya crossed her arms and rolled her eyes: "But you are right about one thing, Philip is not worthy of Ivan."

"What do you guys think of the Roaring Keep now?"

Everyone's eyes turned to Roaring Castle.

What everyone didn't expect was that Roaring Castle was peaceful, nothing happened, it was quiet...

In discussions about this matter, most people support it, while a small number of people oppose it.

It’s not that the opponents don’t know how powerful Li Qi is, but their interests are related and they must side with Pine. Therefore, cursing Li Qi for betraying the oath and being punished by the Four Gods is obviously the most cost-effective and cost-free method.

While everyone was watching, there was a quarrel in one place.

Steel collar.

Inside the steel fortress with the "Goose Spreading Wings" flag.

Taylor Rose's silver hair is neatly combed, and her eyes on her wrinkled old face are full of energy.

"We, the Rose family, are loyal to our duties and must not betray the Duke!"

"Miss Evangeline is also Leopold, we have never betrayed you!"

"But Pine has been the Duke for more than half a year. He is the Duke of Dongxia. We have no right to deny his identity."

"No one will deny his identity, but we have the opportunity to choose our own duke."

Everyone quarreled endlessly, but no one could convince anyone.

Tyler Rose watched silently as they argued until everyone fell silent.

He knew very well that these seemingly excited old guys were actually very shrewd.

It's true that there was a lot of quarrel, but no one made a final decision because they didn't want to take responsibility.

Pine won. If they remained unchanged, they would be a loyal family, but there was a risk of losing, and the risk was very high.

But if Li Qi wins and they defect to Li Qi, they will definitely not be taken seriously.

If they lose...the entire Ross family may really disappear.

"I'm going to take a trip to the Porcupine Collar," Taylor Ross said.

He must take responsibility.

And compared to Pine, who seemed to be a different person when he was crazy, Tyler Ross was more willing to believe in Li Qi.

"I'm going to swear allegiance to Miss Evangeline," Taylor Ross said: "We must protect the Leopold family, the oath made by our ancestors!"

But who they loyal to is their own choice, and it is also the right given to them by Leopold, ensuring that each ruler has his own important supporters.

……

After the first external combustion engine was produced, various related supporting facilities were also under study.

The part of the machine that is already in use allows workers to work faster.

On this day, Li Qi specially found Master Jin Kai and Zhui Na and took out something for them to observe.

It's been a while.

"How is it?" Li Qi asked.

The master and apprentice lowered their heads and stared at the twisting little thing on the table: "What is this?"

"Wonderful object" Li Qi introduced: "It has a wrong perception. It thinks that it is a dragon, can fly and..."

Before he finished speaking, the brass dragon, which had been lying on the table for a long time without daring to move, opened its eyes and opened its mouth to spit out flames.

Zhui Na was startled and subconsciously raised her hand.

The palms glowed with fire.

Snapped!
The brass dragon was slapped firmly on the table.

The tabletop also started to smoke because of the Fire Palm.

"Zui Na!" The golden armor master on the side quickly reminded, and Zhui Na finally reacted and restrained her ability in time to avoid causing a fire.

Li Qi looked at Zhui Na's palm. She had made much progress than before. At that time, she could only use a hammer, and her extraordinary power was also expressed through the hammer. Unexpectedly, she had also found a more convenient way to use her abilities now.

The brass dragon is still struggling: "Let me go, otherwise, when I return to the Dragon's Land... ugh!"

It suddenly covered its mouth with its paws.

Li Qi lowered his head: "So, if you tell me where the Dragon Country is, I don't have to kill you, right?"

Although the Brass Dragon may look cute with its broken mouth, Li Qi is different from Hua Mulan in that he does not need to have a Mushu Dragon with him.

He needs dragon corpses, even if they are all baby dragons, it doesn't matter. If he signs a few more contracts, Li Qi's talent will be enhanced by the "Dragon Abuse and Indignity Treaty", and he will make a sure profit.

It’s just that Li Qi has never been sure whether the Dragon Land mentioned in the Brass Dragon’s mouth really exists.

It might just be a lying creature.

"Maybe it really has something to do with dragons." Master Jin Kai lowered his head to study the brass dragon, but accidentally he opened his mouth and spat out fire.

"His, hiss, hiss!" Master Jin Kai was so hot that he jumped wildly.

"Hahaha!" Brass Dragon laughed.

"Kill it," Tsui Na said.

"Okay!" Li Qi nodded.

Master Jin Kai touched his face and said angrily: "Kill, I'll use the knife!"

The brass dragon's laughter faltered.

It tried to resist, but to no avail.

Soon the master of golden armor came to a surprising piece of information: this dragon was most likely made of materials from the giant dragon.

Who on earth is so free that he would use extremely precious materials to make a mouth-breaking dragon?

Li Qi was attracted by something else, it was a red dot!
(End of this chapter)