Golden Dragon: Six Thousand Years of Empire.

Chapter 115 My Hometown Needs Me
"Even if all the glory goes to me and you get nothing, you don't care?"

Noah lowered his head and moved a little closer to the elixir spirit. A warm current mixed with the scent of special incense blew Holo's long chestnut hair.

The pursuit of fame and fortune is the innate instinct of the vast majority of living beings, because it can maximize spiritual pleasure and satisfy material needs, and even the immortal species are no exception.

Many of the Metal Dragon Clan's behavioral logic is based on fame and fortune. Not to mention the creatures in this world, even the so-called immortal gods are the same. The thing that gods fear most is that the world no longer spreads their names.

There are very few living beings who don't even care about fame. You know, many heroes and sages are able to do those shocking things because they are inspired by the fame they receive after their death.

"Of course I care, but without your reputation, the research results of my grandfather and I are destined to be annihilated. Our hard work can only be used by mortals. No nobles or extraordinary people will care."

"Most people don't care, but there are still some who do."

Noah stretched out his dragon claws and pointed at Rafael, then at himself.
"For example, us."

"But you are dragons, aren't you? This is useless knowledge to you."

Holo said softly that although she was also a human, she did not have high expectations for humans. Abandoned at birth and growing up in the lower class, she had seen too much ugliness, but of course, there were also many small beauties.

"In fact, the Book of Noah that I wrote can be spread because of the support of my adoptive parents. They are real human beings."

Noah defended mankind, but he also knew that his adoptive parents were willing to spread the Book of Noah only for his sake. They allowed it because he wanted it.

"Please forgive my ignorance. I am of low status. I only know that you are the Holy Dragon, not your adoptive parents. I have never heard of their names."

"There's no point in arguing about this. You think other humans don't care, but you do."

Noah didn't waste any more time and stated his intention directly.

"I am very interested in your research results and am willing to support you to continue. I can provide you with sufficient funds and material support.

And, from now on, all your achievements can be labeled with your own name. So, are you willing to follow me?"

Jin Long was extremely confident because he could not think of any reason for the human pharmacist to refuse. Whether it was fame, wealth, or even a broader future, he could provide them all. Who would not be attracted?
"I have to admit that the conditions you offer me are very tempting and I am very moved, but please allow me to offend you. I want to refuse."

Holo was silent for a long time before she slowly replied.

"why?"

The Golden Dragon couldn't understand, and the Silver Dragon Rafar was also a little surprised. He couldn't understand why this humble pharmacist would reject the Golden Dragon?

She could obviously get everything she needed from Jin Long. What would she get if she rejected Jin Long? Who would appreciate a 30-year-old human pharmacist who used ordinary herbs to treat mortals?

“I’m not needed here, but the town where I was born does.”

This is the reason given by Holo.

"So, you want to go back to your hometown?"

Noah nodded slowly.

"People there need me. I am the only pharmacist in Carmel. Without me, many elderly people cannot survive this winter. The climate there is very cold."

In order to verify the truth of his words, Hero took out a crumpled booklet from the worn-out bag around his waist and handed it to Jin Long.

Noah took it, flipped it open and glanced at it. Suddenly, an emotion arose. He looked up at Holo.
[Martha, 57 years old, blurred vision, can't see clearly, use marigold and bluebell grass to prepare eye drops, once a day]

[Smith, 46 years old, joint inflammation, most severe in cold and damp environment, use turpentine, ginger, tiger bone to prepare active oil, twice a day, to relieve pain and inflammation]

[Helen, 83, amnesia, made memory tea with Echinacea and star anise to help improve her memory and stay mentally clear, once every three days]

[George, 68 years old, anemia...]

【…】

This booklet records the ages, symptoms, medications needed, and drug preparation methods of nearly a hundred ordinary people. Most of them are elderly people, and a small number are children and adults.

This can be said to be a medical record of hundreds of people. What surprised Noah was not only the detailed records, but also the elderly patients.

Although the magical environment of his world is very favorable, it is not friendly to mortals who cannot master extraordinary powers.

Because there are too many monsters breeding in the wilderness, sometimes it is not just monsters, but the overly strong magic power will generate some special flowers and plants, which sometimes cause serious consequences to the mortal body that are difficult to reverse.

Therefore, it is very rare for a mortal to live beyond 80 years old, but in this booklet, the majority of people are between 60 and 80 years old, and even centenarians can be seen.

It is no wonder that the pharmacist named Holo, who added her and her grandfather's hard work to the Book of Noah, would be noticed by the silver dragon Rafar.

"I understand."

Noah returned the medical records to Holo.

"These people cannot lose you, and you also need them. If you leave the familiar environment, you may not be able to conduct more research in a short period of time, right?"

“Yes, if you are interested in my results, I can send you my results regularly.”

"No, what interests me most right now is not your research results, but you yourself."

Noah corrected Holo and told her that
"What you need to know is that in all these years, you are the first human being I wanted to recruit, but unfortunately, you rejected me."

"I'm very sorry, but the city of Elishim where you live doesn't need an apprentice pharmacist like me."

"No, you are wrong about this. The people here also need a kind pharmacist who cares about them."

Noah refuted Holo, then looked at Rafael beside him.
"Mr. Rafael, do you remember where Miss Holo's hometown is?"

"Of course, I spent a lot of effort to find that place."

Silver Dragon answered affirmatively.

"Then do you remember Miss Holo's hometown and how many residents there are?"

"About two or three thousand people?"

Silver Dragon's tone suddenly became uncertain.

"If we count the surrounding villages she often visits, how many people are there in total?"

"This..." Rafar was completely confused and had no idea how to answer such a question. As a high and mighty silver dragon, it was already very rare for him to condescend to find a pharmacist apprentice.

How could he possibly notice how many mortals were living around where the pharmacist lived? How could he be so bored as to pay attention to such things?

"In the small town of Carmel where I live, plus the surrounding villages of Nata, Doc, and Wayne, there are a total of 2,657 people, excluding me."

Holo gave the exact number. That was the land she had walked on with her grandfather when she was a child, and she remembered the names of every household.

"Well, less than 3,000 people, not a lot."

Noah nodded and looked at the slightly embarrassed Silver Dragon.
"Sir Rafar, can I entrust you with something?"

"Please tell me."

"I will provide you with a sum of money and will make some cloud giants cooperate with you. The only requirement is that Miss Hero's hometown be moved to my territory."

"Move Holo's hometown to..."

The corner of Rafar's eye twitched. Although he was a silver dragon who had lived for three hundred years and considered himself to be knowledgeable, he had never seen anything like this.
Not to mention seeing it, I've never even heard of it. In order to recruit a pharmacist apprentice, they actually planned to relocate nearly three thousand mortals. What a huge amount of money this would require.

"Your Highness Noah?!"

Holo, who had always remained calm and composed, was also bewildered. She looked up at Noah. She had never expected that the golden dragon who wanted to recruit her would make such an arrangement.

"Why are you looking at me like that? Didn't I tell you that you are the first human I want to recruit, and I don't want to fail.

You don't want to leave your hometown, and as a golden dragon, I can't force you to abandon your homeland. In this case, I can only make this arrangement.

Bring everything from your hometown here, so that we can satisfy everyone no matter who they are."

The golden dragon looked as if it was a matter of course, and Holo immediately had a certain understanding of this golden dragon, who was revered as a holy dragon by many mortals. This was an existence so domineering that it would not tolerate disobedience, but it was indeed very kind.

"I am just an apprentice pharmacist. I am not worth your money at all."

“It’s clear that our values ​​are not the same, and I think it’s worth it.”

Noah laughed.

"Your Highness Noah, you may not know how far away the town where Miss Hero lives is from here. It will not only cost a lot of money to have so many mortals migrate, but also because the journey is so long, many mortals cannot bear the hardship of traveling."

Rafar had to tactfully remind Noah that this was not a matter of money and that ordinary people could not withstand such a ordeal.

"Why are we rushing around? Can't we just set up a temporary teleportation array?"

Noah disagreed. He could certainly understand what the Silver Dragon meant, but this was obviously because the money offered was not enough. As long as one was willing to pay enough, there were not many things in the mortal world that were impossible.

"Set up a teleportation array?"

Rafar was even more confused, because he could now roughly estimate the cost. This was an expense that made him so heartbroken that he almost bled. If it were him, no matter how much he cherished genius, he would never pay so much.

"It's just a small amount of money."

The golden dragon displayed a arrogance that made even adult dragons look up to him.

There was no way. During the construction of the Mage City, he controlled all the golem production lines, but he had no idea how much profit he had made so far.

Rock golems and clay golems are very popular products among the middle and lower level extraordinary people. Even the clay golems, which are produced in huge quantities, are in short supply.

It is tireless, does not require additional energy, and can self-repair small parts damage. These characteristics are enough to make many business groups buy it crazily.

"..."

Rafar's lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but no words came out.

At this moment, the Silver Dragon really wanted to end his travels, stop and follow the Holy Dragon.

It was not only because of the holy dragon's noble mind that embraced all races and spirits, but also because of the arrogance and wealth he displayed at this moment.

It costs so much to recruit a mere human pharmacist apprentice. How much benefit can he, a silver dragon, get if he is willing to follow?

"Since you have decided on a plan, I am happy to serve you."

This is the silver dragon's reply.

Holo on the side was speechless and didn't know how to respond.

But now she no longer had any reason to refuse. People were planning to move her entire hometown here, so why should she refuse?

As for not allowing Jinlong to move, what right did she have to not allow it? Who had the right to refuse? They were willing to make such a high-level invitation, which was already very respectful. If she refused again, it would be ungrateful. Although she was not interested in fame and fortune, she was not stupid.

"The Book of Noah!"

After deciding on the matter, Noah couldn't help but miss the taste of the fruit.

"Come to think of it, I haven't eaten fruit for a long time. Unfortunately, the fruit is ripening more and more slowly now."

The Golden Dragon was quite distressed. Perhaps the Silver Dragon felt that it was not worth it for him to invite a pharmacist apprentice at such a price, but in Noah's opinion, it was a huge profit.

He didn't even want a name, but put all his life's efforts into the book named after him. In the end, he was the one who made a profit, and he was the one who was thanked and admired.

However, this also inspired Noah. No matter how talented he was, there were many things he could not do due to the limitations of his identity and status.

For example, he would not spend energy and time thinking about how to treat an 80-year-old man with aphasia at the lowest cost, but some people are willing to do this.

Therefore, Noah thought he needed this kind of people to help him find out the gaps and improve his deficiencies, so as to further obtain more nutrients for the golden tree to bear fruit.

"Perhaps, the Book of Noah can be gradually expanded into an encyclopedia, collecting all kinds of knowledge into it, and then organizing and compiling it. I just need to put my own name on it."

Noah further expanded his thinking and made a hypothesis.
"I don't need to do these things myself, I can hand them over to other people. Holo can be responsible for compiling the herbal tablets, but in other areas, we still need to recruit more talents.

Well, I should entrust it to Rafar, thank him for the hard work."

(End of this chapter)