Merchant From Earth in the Magical World-Chapter 469 - 383: Returning to Dawnspirit City_2

Chui Chui was determined to forge a Heart Demon Army for her Master.

"We are the fairies who dwell in our Master’s heart. Making our Master happy is our sole function as Heart Demons!"

All connected intelligence cores then cried out in unison across the network: "We are the fairies who dwell in our Master’s heart! Making our Master happy is our sole function as Heart Demons! We will definitely help Lady Chui Chui fulfill her wish to please our Master!"

"Get to work!"

Yan Xing was unaware that Chui Chui was carrying out a major project behind his back. He thought the species he had named Heart Demons existed only within the Eternal Domain’s network and had no idea they would soon physically appear before him.

Just as he was swamped with work, he received an invitation delivered by Lady Karol’s envoy.

At the beginning of the letter, Lady Karol expressed her longing for Yan Xing. She then mentioned that Duke Silvermane was preparing for his own coronation, planning to proclaim himself king without an edict from the Emperor of Griffon.

The Royal Court of the Silvermane Principality was now in utter chaos. Some supported it, others opposed...

Not knowing how to advise Duke Silvermane cautiously, Lady Karol thought of her younger brother. Karol invited Yan Xing to Dawnspirit City to discuss countermeasures.

She also mentioned at the end of the letter that if Duke Silvermane insisted on declaring himself king, he would inevitably name a crown prince.

Yan Xing knew about the longstanding enmity between Karol and Duke Silvermane, and how Karol had always refused to bear the child of her enemy.

Currently, in the Silvermane Principality, the Duke’s eldest son was first in line to inherit, but the Duke could exercise a relatively high degree of freedom in determining his successor. The Duke could designate his heir at any time, and power struggles could also alter the order of succession.

However, once the principality was elevated to a kingdom, things would be different. Once a crown prince was appointed, it would be officially announced and not easily changed.

That was why Karol was so urgently inviting Yan Xing to Dawnspirit City.

After reading the letter, Yan Xing was puzzled. How could Duke Silvermane suddenly decide to crown himself king out of the blue? There must be something fishy going on. Perhaps someone is instigating this...

Upon receiving Karol’s letter, Yan Xing decided to head to Dawnspirit City immediately.

The Silvermane Principality was an ally of the Eternal Domain, and the Domain’s high productive capacity was inseparable from the industrial sector established in Dawnspirit City. As the Eternal Domain prepared to shift the focus of its next phase of conflict towards Cloud Tower, it was crucial that the conventional battlefield remained stable without drastic changes.

Yan Xing delegated his current tasks to the various departments of the Domain and took a private plane to Dawnspirit City.

Leaving the overcast Wildwind Highlands, he arrived in Dawnspirit City, situated on the great plains, to find it bathed in sunshine.

The Eternal Domain’s industrial district had brought significant changes to this city, with cheap industrial goods filling every corner. Through this dumping, countless artisans were bankrupted and subsequently entered the factories established by the Eternal Domain, becoming workers for Yan Xing.

To be closer to work, many workers moved their homes near the Eternal Domain’s industrial district. As Dawnspirit City expanded, its center of gravity also subtly shifted, almost imperceptibly.

Upon reaching the Eternal Domain’s concession in Dawnspirit City, Yan Xing soon met with Lady Karol, who had hurried over.

Lady Karol was gorgeously dressed in luxurious attire, adorned with jewelry. Yet, her complexion looked somewhat haggard.

Upon seeing Yan Xing, she immediately recounted the recent events that had taken place in Dawnspirit City.

As Yan Xing had suspected, it was Duke Silvermane’s eldest son, Kaia Griffin, who had instigated the Duke’s sudden desire to proclaim himself king. Of course, this was also related to the Silvermane Principality’s current strong military and economic power.

The Eternal Domain had established factories in Dawnspirit City. Moreover, a continuous stream of industrial goods, delivered by air, had to pass through the Silvermane Principality’s territory if they were to be sold in other regions. The Silvermane Principality was raking in profits through taxation and by earning from the price difference. The Principality’s army was also continuously upgrading to new weapons.

Duke Silvermane heeded Yan Xing’s strategy. On one hand, he secured the territories won from the Empire. On the other, he disciplined the noble domains that had sided with the Empire, significantly expanding his own lands.

With money, land, and an army, Duke Silvermane’s ego naturally swelled. Further fueled by the flattery of sycophants and Kaia’s instigation, he became stubbornly set on proclaiming himself king.

"With your support and my formal standing, I’ve managed to win over many ministers in the Royal Court," Karol said. "But if Griffin proclaims himself king and appoints Kaia as crown prince, my plans will become very difficult to implement. Now, Griffin refuses to listen to any prudent advice; perhaps only you can persuade him."

After listening to Karol’s account, Yan Xing said to her, "Have you not considered bearing Duke Silvermane a child? If you had an heir, the difficulties you face now wouldn’t be so daunting."

"No!" Karol decisively refused, "I’m at my limit of tolerance. If I were to bear Griffin’s child, I would definitely go mad. You must have other ways. Maybe... maybe you could give me a child."

Yan Xing looked at Karol, his own image reflected in her eyes.

The atmosphere in the room became suggestive.

However, Yan Xing refused decisively, "I don’t want my children to bear any surname but my own. I hope you find someone you truly love... I will go see Duke Silvermane. You can leave this matter to me."

With a hint of disappointment, Karol quickly regained her composure and asked Yan Xing, "How do you plan to persuade Griffin?"

"Why persuade him? If he wants to proclaim himself king, let him," Yan Xing replied confidently. "I came to Dawnspirit City primarily to reassure you. As long as you can remain steady, it doesn’t matter who becomes the crown prince."

Yan Xing’s confidence was infectious. Karol said, "Actually, just seeing you has calmed me down considerably. When will you meet Griffin? I’ll make the arrangements."

Yan Xing said, "There’s no rush... You can inform Duke Silvermane that the Wildwind Highlands have entered their rainy season, and I got caught in the rain and fell ill. I’ve come to Dawnspirit City mainly to recuperate. I’ll see him once I’ve recovered."

Karol asked, puzzled, "Why would you pretend to be ill?"

Yan Xing smiled. "There must be many people in the Silvermane Principality eager to make their fortunes, but they can’t get an audience with me in the Eternal Domain. If they learn I’m in Dawnspirit City recuperating, the line of visitors might stretch from our concession all the way to the city center. I’ll seize this opportunity to meet them. Let Duke Silvermane and Kaia witness my influence right on their doorstep—it should pour some cold water on their heated ambitions. They will be easier to talk to once they’ve cooled down. Perhaps... Kaia might also come to visit me."

The shrewd Karol had only temporarily lost her composure. Once Yan Xing arrived in Dawnspirit City to back her up, many things instantly became clear to her.

Dawnspirit City was no longer what it used to be. The Eternal Domain’s influence had been spreading unstoppably within the Silvermane Principality via trade routes. Cheap goods from the Eternal Domain, when sold from Dawnspirit City to other locales, could yield profits many times over. Everyone who established ties with the Eternal Domain made a fortune, attracting the envy of countless others.

In the Eternal Domain, Yan Xing had to refuse a vast number of meeting requests every day due to official business. Now that he had openly come to Dawnspirit City to recuperate, this news was an extraordinary opportunity for those seeking to build connections and make money.

As long as Yan Xing agreed to see these visitors, Karol could imagine the scene in Dawnspirit City. It was likely every person of note in the Silvermane Principality would rush over.

This would undoubtedly be an implicit display of power towards Duke Silvermane, showing him that his current successes were granted by the Eternal Domain. If Yan Xing wished, the Eternal Domain could offer what it had given the Duke to any of these "well-wishers." It would also make Kaia understand that to secure his position as crown prince, currying favor with his father alone wasn’t enough; he also needed the approval of Lord Yan Xing.

After her epiphany, Karol stood up and said to Yan Xing, "I’ll go back and inform Griffin about your recuperation in Dawnspirit City right away. Is there anything else you need me to do?"

Yan Xing thought for a moment and replied, "There’s no need. If Duke Silvermane wishes to proclaim himself king, just humor him. If he becomes king, you’ll be queen. In the future, you’ll be an even more influential queen. It’s a good thing..."