Knight Lord: Start with Daily Intelligence.

Chapter 340 Powerful and Vast Quantities of Magical Treasures
The realm of amulets and rings currently exhibits two extremes: high-end and scarce. While these items are the most lacking in the realm, they also represent the strongest aspect of the realm.

The first legendary item was the legendary amulet worn by Su Li: the Blessing Woven by the Three Goddesses of Fate - The Promise of Delusion.

These items were crafted by witches and wizards. The territory is currently increasing the number of Hedge Wizards and Amber Wizards, but this growth is still very slow. The most reliable method is undoubtedly to contact the elves, who are born with magical blood and can produce these items in large quantities.

Therefore, in response to Fandral's reminder, Su Li said, "I will pay attention to the shortage of troops in this regard, and there may be a solution soon."

Fandall was naturally pleased with this, and he continued, "It's worth mentioning that the territory currently has 90 Bauhinia family crests. The reason this number hasn't increased is probably related to the fact that our territory is isolated from the family. We have already requested assistance from Bauhinia Castle, and we expect to receive a reply after this harvest season."

Su Li's eyes lit up at this, as this could be considered his greatest achievement personally driven by him.

Don't underestimate this family crest; it's a powerful bloodline item of perfect quality.

A knight's full equipment consists of weapons, armor, rings, amulets, and badges. The Blackwood Territory's family crest is crafted from the Dragonblood Charter.

This [Dragon Blood Charter] is one of the greatest gains Su Li obtained after defeating the Green Dragon. It is the most glorious sacred object under the Imperial Elector system.

The perfect quality badge has two characteristics. One is the [Dragon's Might Domain] of the Bauhinia family bloodline, which continuously emits a weakened version of the dragon's might pressure within three meters of the knight. It has a deterrent effect on low-level monsters and chaotic creatures. This deterrent effect is magical fear. The stronger the wearer is, the closer the effect is to the real dragon's might. At least when Hilde wore it, ordinary tree spirits did not even dare to attack her. Instead, they would lose their courage and turn around and run away when they got close to her.

Dryads! They're not weaklings like horned beastmen, goblins, or kobolds; they're the absolute main force of the forest, a combat unit on par with human knights, dwarf warriors, and elven archers.

After wearing this badge, the Chosen Knight truly possesses the ability to overwhelm thousands of troops, appearing like a god or demon on the battlefield, invincible in every way.

Moreover, they will become more and more courageous in battle, because the badge has another special effect, "Tyrant's Fury". The lower the wearer's health is, the more their blood boils, and the stronger and faster the soldiers become.

This effect looks complicated, but it's actually very simple; it's what's commonly known as the "burst ability."

Especially when paired with the Heart-Protecting Amber effect, the explosion of the Heart-Protecting Amber can be considered as the bursting of explosive power to its extreme.

The Heart-Protecting Amber's effect is to help the knight withstand one fatal attack. The explosion signifies that the knight is at his lowest health. His blood is boiling to its limit, his strength and speed are greatly enhanced, and he might even severely injure a troll he would otherwise be unable to defeat before he dies.

This badge is great in every way, except for one thing: each badge requires 150 milliliters of Bauhinia flower blood to make.

The creation of 90 of these badges means that Su Li has shed blood 30 times in total. Each time, he donated 450 milliliters of blood, which was drawn from his body by the Church of Sharya.

Who says he's not working hard enough? Since Phyllis was taken away, he's been donating blood almost six or seven times a month on average.

Even though he consumed a large amount of extraordinary spiritual fruits and carried a large quantity of crimson pearls and dragon bloodstones, this high-intensity blood donation was still incredibly moving. It was almost as much as a redneck selling blood to make a living.

Therefore, it would be best if Zijingbao could really send assistance.

It's better for everyone to donate blood together than to just grab one person and relentlessly exploit them.

Su Li then personally took out a badge and pinned it to Seranville's chest, saying, "Now you are honored for wearing this badge. I believe that soon, this badge will shine even brighter because of you."

Thranville looked down at the emblem. In the center was a dragon's head pierced by the Dawn Sword, its eyes inlaid with golden crystals. On the wings were burning bauhinia flowers, their petals seemingly formed from the destruction of dragon blood. At the bottom were a warhammer and a longsword entwined with dragon's might, perfectly matching the characteristics of the Bauhinia family.

Wearing this badge, a grand sense of mission seemed to burst forth from the depths of her blood, a mission she felt was born with—to fight for her family and to be loyal to the Bauhinia bloodline! The Dragon Blood Charter is a product of the Church of Redmar, and the badges it creates can greatly awaken the loyalty and perseverance in the hearts of soldiers.

Thranville, in particular, was extremely loyal. After receiving the badge, she became even more devoted and fervent, immediately replying, "My lord, I will do my utmost to add glory to the badge and the family banner."

Su Li nodded and smiled encouragingly, "I believe that moment will come soon. When you defeat a champion-level knight with your elite strength, you will have a place in the poems of the wandering bards that circulate in the south."

Su Li then turned to Fandral and said, "Today, our knight will gradually show her talent, and we need to lend her a hand. Are there any items here that can enhance combat power?"

“Yes, my lord, yes.” Fandall immediately walked to a wall in the secret chamber and said, “My lord, we have many treasures, tools and magical items here. There are more than 500 items in total.”

"This is also an important thing I wanted to report to you. It will be used to enhance your combat power and help you win the championship in the upcoming Glorious Arena."

"Furthermore, this is also part of your wealth accumulation. Since these items are not standard supplies, they are generally not issued to the army. They are usually used for only two purposes: first, as rewards for knights after they have rendered meritorious service, to enhance their combat capabilities; and second, to be sold to generate wealth. We currently have a large number of these sorcery tools and treasures. My suggestion is that you sell a batch of them. As long as you put them in the auction house in Blackwood Town, there are plenty of knights and adventurers willing to pay for them."

"We will keep only a large number of treasures and distribute them to the entire army when necessary. These treasures are all valuable collectibles, with an average price of no less than 10 gold crowns. If we can sell half of them, we can still get around 3000 gold crowns."

Fandral's introduction brought a satisfied smile to Su Li's face; this finally looked like a treasure trove. Like the dwarves, one must accumulate vast amounts of wealth, even if not used, but not without it.

If he now has an heir who aspires to become a pioneering lord and establish his own career, then the current treasury is clearly sufficient to support Su Li in providing him with adequate assistance.

Whether it's treasures, gold coins, equipment, or even relics of glory, he can take a portion of it to fund his cause and sponsor his army.

Su Li then said, “I understand your suggestion. However, I don’t think it’s necessary. First of all, we don’t lack 3000 gold crowns. Secondly, I think you overestimate my rationality. Investment and wealth should coexist in various ways. Our territory needs gold crowns, but it also needs the storage and accumulation of various assets.”

Is Fandral's suggestion good or not? Of course it is. Theoretically speaking, so many magical artifacts and treasures placed in Su Li's treasury cannot be fully utilized, and perhaps not even one-tenth of their value can be realized.

Due to their diverse types and large quantity, they cannot be fully distributed without careful sorting, and most of the time they remain in the warehouse as display items.

Taking stock of these assets, disposing of a portion of them, converting them into gold crowns, and then reinvesting them in the development of the territory, or acquiring shares in other workshops and companies, would obviously facilitate faster wealth accumulation.

However, theory is still just theory. The premise for Fandral's proposal to be valuable is that Su Li is a selfless, ruthless machine devoted to the country, capable of making calm and decisive decisions at all times, completely free from impulsiveness, and able to completely control his desires.

But in reality, Su Li is not like that. He is a very normal man, with flesh and blood, who likes beautiful women and enjoys life. Although he is meticulous, he is also young and impulsive, and sometimes he acts on impulse.

It's impossible to expect him to be like an old man, without desires or wants, only thinking about profit and calculation.

This could lead to impulsive spending or even unnecessary investments if the territory has too much gold stored up, ultimately exacerbating the financial burden.

The best investment strategy is undoubtedly a combination of gold coins, gold, stocks, and various movable and immovable assets.

Therefore, Su Li thought it best to keep these treasures. The territory wouldn't be short of 3000 gold crowns. Once they were converted into cash, given Su Li's extravagant spending habits, he could very well give them away as rewards, such as allocating them to the bishopric, rewarding a knightly order, or even simply giving the dwarves bonuses.

These treasures can be kept as emergency supplies. In case the territory goes bankrupt in the future, or even worse, if unworthy descendants decline, selling the property can sustain the territory for a long time.

Seeing this, Fandall did not insist. In any case, the treasury area was all Su Li's property, and how to use it was the lord's business.

He could understand that the lord was not only the master of this territory, but also the leader of the branch of the Bauhinia bloodline on this land, and had to consider his own family.

He continued, "Among these treasures are many incredibly powerful items, such as the First Blood Fang. Wearing this bracer inflicts extra damage on uninjured enemies. It's a product of the Church of Yurik, a necklace made from the teeth of Frostwolf wolves. Many knights in the territory like to wear it to increase the destructive power of their warhammers. It can only be used once per enemy. It doesn't seem particularly powerful, but its effect is surprisingly strong. After all, on the battlefield, a knight rarely engages an enemy for long; it's usually a one-hit kill. With the [Crush the Weak] buff, it often produces remarkable results, catching enemies off guard and killing them in a single blow. As long as Yurik's knights can kill an enemy each time, the First Blood Fang will continue to trigger its effect. This necklace is a product of the Church; we have over 20 of them." This necklace would be perfect for Algernon. This Rusty Sword Knight and his Greatsword of Sin accumulate Divine Grace by killing enemies. After accumulating enough Divine Grace, he can baptize himself, thus gaining a power boost. He and his White Wolf Knights band now number over 60.

However, this wasn't really suitable for Su Li and Seranville, so he asked, "Are there any items suitable for fierce battles and dealing with powerful enemies?"

“Then you can take a look at this. [The Vengeance of the Mother of the Nest], this is a trophy our knights collected from clearing out Queen Anarek’s nest.” As he spoke, Fandral picked up a poison gland from the table and said, “After applying it to swords, it will cause poison damage to the enemy. The poison will erode the enemy’s nerves, and the enemy will gradually become paralyzed and slowed down.”

"We also have more than a dozen of these venom glands, which are very popular among adventurers, spies, and thieves."

Good heavens, Su Li now understands more clearly what Fandral meant when he said his vault was filled with a dazzling array of magical artifacts and treasures, making large-scale distribution difficult. It really does have everything, and it's hard to find specific users for it.

Elves and druids never shy away from poison glands; they frequently use poison arrows or poisonous vines, and even some of the Empire's armed squires use poison arrows.

However, this absolutely does not include orthodox knights, especially the Sun Goddess Knights who pursue glorious values, who would never stoop to using poison.

Su Li had to say, "Both Seranville and I want to win honorably. Are there any more suitable items for knights to use?"

"Then you can take a look at the products of Amber Wind. Amber Wind is a brown magical wind that represents beast magic, and it is the embodiment of wildness and bestiality. Amber spells use brown wind to summon the power of wild spirits in nature."

"They say the Amber Wind is cold. They compare it to a winter hurricane blowing from the north, a force from the wilderness that seems poised to invade the civilized world. Of course, the power of this demonic wind can make one tremble. But think of those behemoths, which do not shiver even in the snow, do not cower in the face of harsh weather, and are not afraid of the biting wind. They grow and thrive in nature, just as the shamans of the Amber Academy do."

"For those who adapt to it, the Amber Wind is a comforting breeze. It brings warmth and strength. It feels like summer rain, not winter snow. It feels like a spring breeze, not a howling gale. This is because when you are in nature, as a wild animal, everything will nourish and support you."

"Of course, putting aside the profound doctrines of the Amber Wind Church, I believe that the bloodline energy of knights is most similar to amber magic, both of which stimulate the wildness and power within the human body."

After hearing his explanation, Su Li felt that it was more than just similar; it was practically a branch of amber magic.

After all, the bloodline powers activated by the knights include the abilities of various wild beasts such as lions, dragons, eagles, and white wolves.

"Is this Amber Breeze a product from the perfumer's previous incense burner?"

“That’s right.” Fandral picked up a treasure that looked like a blood-red diamond and said, “This is a treasure made from the Amber Wind: Wild Blood. It has absorbed all the wildness of the Beast Wind, so the ash it produces is the [Tranquilizing Ashes].

“Oh, Tranquilizing Incense!” Su Li suddenly remembered: “I still remember this incense ash. It can eliminate anxiety and fear, and greatly reduce the desire of wild beasts and monsters to attack.”

It's normal that he remembered it, since the intelligence mentioned this incense ash several times, which could increase the knights' chances of capturing a half-griffin.

Thanks to the effect of this incense ash, the territory has recently gained 5 half griffin riders.

The Vengeful Sun Griffin Knights are now nearly 30 and a half griffins in size.

This is truly a remarkable feat. It's important to understand that many knightly orders within the Empire are named Griffin Knights, but in reality, their knights primarily ride horses, with very few half-griffins. Some half-griffin knightly orders might only have a few dozen half-griffins.

In Su Li's Vengeance Sun Griffin Knights, there are genuine griffins and half-griffins. Relying on the resources of the Griffin Forest, the scale of the half-griffins in the Black Forest Territory is unparalleled.

Then Su Li asked with concern, "What are the effects of this Wild Blood Diamond?"

"The first effect is to increase the wearer's bloodline ability, which can slightly amplify the effects of the knight's various fiery blood abilities. Of course, this slight increase will not exceed 10% in terms of damage, control and other effects, and will mostly be between 5% and 8%."

"The second effect is to increase the wearer's ferocity, allowing the wearer to use the Bloodthirst ability more often. For example, a knight can use the Bloodthirst ability 5 times in battle, but after wearing the Wild Blood Diamond, this number of times can be used will reach more than 6 times, and some exceptionally talented ones can even reach 7 or 8 times."

Without a doubt, Thranville is that exceptionally talented knight.
Her legendary bloodline allows her to activate this fiery blood ability time and time again. It's likely that when that unsung hero fought her, he was completely dumbfounded.

This female knight seemed to have no limit to her Blazing Blood ability, unleashing it with unbridled abandon. He thought an elite knight could only unleash three Blazing Blood abilities at most, but she unleashed five, and even when he was confident of controlling the situation, she could still unleash another! Then, just when he was cautiously defending, thinking she would definitely not have another Blazing Blood ability, another Blazing Blood Ice spell severely injured him. When he made a desperate attempt to charge and completely reverse the situation, another Blazing Blood Ice spell slammed into him on his way, making him want to vomit blood.

Formal knights can open the door to the extraordinary world. As an elite knight, Seranville possesses not only the previous [Blazing Blood: Embrace of Winter], but also a Blazing Blood ability [Blazing Blood: Eye of the Arctic]. This skill is an area-of-effect damage skill that summons a continuously rotating frost vortex that deals damage to enemies within its range and then applies a freezing effect.

This rotating frost vortex is undoubtedly most effective when attacking multiple people. Dozens of ice shards thrown out in an instant can pierce through the bodies of dozens of soldiers in a squadron, and can kill at least several soldiers.

If she were strong enough, such as reaching the level of a chosen one or a legendary one, she could injure two or three hundred people and kill dozens of soldiers with a single blow, an effect no less than a magical attack.

However, the damage to a single target is also quite good. When there is only one target, these dozens of ice shards will continuously attack the same target. However, the damage will be reduced because the subsequent attacks need to change direction with the rotating frost vortex.

The battle between the Unhonored and Thranville is essentially a free-for-all; the Unhonored can only use basic attacks and occasionally employ skills, while Thranville can unleash a relentless barrage of abilities, dealing high damage and inflicting a freezing effect. How can the Unhonored fight back?
Su Li decisively picked up the two Wild Blood Diamonds, keeping one for himself and giving the other to Seranville. It was too early to say how effective this treasure would be on the battlefield, but at least in the intermittent duels and arenas, its effect was unparalleled.

Su Li then asked Fandral, "How many of these treasures are produced by the perfumer's incense burners?"

"There are only about 46 pieces, but we have prepared a lot of materials for Ms. Hela. These include fire spinel, lightning-struck wood, and so on. Currently, we have more than 4000 fire spinel pieces and more than 1000 kilograms of lightning-struck wood."

Both of these are specialties of the Bloodpine Forest, and Ariana traded them to the Black Forest Territory after the kobolds harvested them.

Su Li had no choice but to take out another Wild Blood Diamond and hand it to Hela, saying, "As expected, there are still things you can use. Here, take this Wild Blood Diamond and focus on production."

Fire Spinel is also a type of gemstone, and it is estimated that it can produce a large amount of Blazing Rings and Embers.

This is perfect timing for the territory to transfer the Leyline Compass to [Forging Resonance], fully boosting the territory's arms production and making a fortune from this imperial expedition.

Hela's use of this perfumer's incense burner comes at a price; it consumes her psionic energy. This wild blood diamond can also enhance her abilities.

Hela never expected that the Black Forest Territory's treasury would be so wealthy, with over 4000 Fire Spines!

This level of wealth would probably make even dwarf lords and dwarf clan chiefs envious.

Even though these fire spinels have a lower energy density than jadeite, it would still take more than 400 blending processes to completely consume them, with 10 of them replacing 1.

However, her abilities are limited; even with the addition of the laurel flower gem spring water, she can only blend it about ten times a day.

For the next month or even two, she was constantly busy.

So after receiving the Wild Blood Diamond, she took a deep breath and said, "My lord, I will do my best to produce more Embers as soon as possible to help the master blacksmiths of the territory create more exquisite weapons."

(End of this chapter)