Lord of Rot

Chapter 266: Take a bottle of lucky potion before the meeting

Before more ladies gathered together, Li Qi seized the opportunity and left.

He adjusted his clothes a little and thought to himself: "Suddenly I felt like Teacher Tony. Sure enough, no matter where in the world beauty and hairdressing are the most common topics for women."

If the conversation continues, he is afraid that he will blurt out: "Sister, why are your hair so badly split? Try our Porcupine brand shampoo, otherwise I will feel bad."

After he left, the ladies' conversation did not change but still revolved around Li Qi, especially his promise of more exotic Porcupine brand products in the future, which made them very excited.

They like the pie that Li Qi drew.

Most of the lords and nobles in the East Gorge came to Roaring Castle.

Li Qi didn't recognize most of the people here, but he could roughly guess their identities by looking at their family crests.

"Li Qi!"

"Uncle" Li Qi walked over to say hello, and it was not surprising to meet Lewis here.

"I haven't seen you in half a year, you are stronger." Lewis raised his hand and lightly punched Li Qi's chest.

Li Qi has indeed become stronger. He is now an extraordinary person with extraordinary power in his body.

There was no one else around Lewis.

"Your grandpa is not feeling well." Without waiting for Li Qi to ask, Lewis said, "I'm here this time."

The discomfort is probably fake, but not wanting to come is real.

"I will visit grandpa again when I have time," Li Qi said.

Lewis smiled: “Haha, of course.”

Mrs. Jie Lin from Longship Castle did not come, probably because of her status, she was not a lord.

Another acquaintance he met was La Bill from the monkey family. It had been more than a year since Li Qi rescued him from pirates.

The two parties smiled and nodded when they met.

The other party looked down on the reckless Baron, and he didn't know that Baron Reach had already quietly pointed his musket at him, waiting for the time to come.

"I will go back to Linta Bay after I finish my work here." In Lewis's eyes, this summons was probably just a formality.

Li Qi warned: "Don't forget to bring my greetings to grandpa."

"Of course" Lewis smiled.

The uncle and nephew were chatting, and Lewis naturally brought up the Battle of Pebble Castle. He had always been paying attention to the news about Reach.

Hawkwood, who saw Li Qi and Lewis chatting at the side, also came over and nodded repeatedly as if approvingly.

This is a family of crocodiles, and Hawkwood doesn't mind chatting with them and getting familiar with them.

"I think the Duke's banquet this morning will explain why he summoned us," Lewis said.

"Have a meeting directly this morning?" Li Qi was surprised.

According to his understanding, when a vassal is summoned by a vassal, a banquet will usually be held, and some entertainment projects to connect emotions will be held.

Such as collective hunting, knight competition, etc.

Finally, let’s get down to business.

Hearing that he should see the Duke this morning, Li Qi made a quick decision and took out a bottle of lucky potion and poured it into his mouth.

Lewis asked: "What did you drink?"

"I feel a little uncomfortable in my stomach," Li Qi said. "This is specially prepared by the pharmacist for me."

"Although you are a lord, don't be too tired. You should rest more before returning to the Porcupine Territory after it's over."

Lewis didn't pay much attention. He didn't go to Porcupine Collar. He only knew that Porcupine Collar produced some pretty good things, but there were only one or two thousand people, and it didn't take much effort to manage.

"I will take care of myself."

At the same time, Li Qi secretly thought in his heart: "I hope I can lift the skirt of Lady Luck this time and give me more benefits."

At the breakfast banquet, Pine, the 'golden stallion', appeared pushing Drew Leopold in a wheelchair.

He has fiery red hair and beard.

Although his face was pale, his eyes were bright.

Seeing the Duke appear, everyone stood up to express their respect.

"Please take a seat." It was Pine who spoke, not Duke Shining in the wheelchair.

It was as if all his strength had been drained from him just sitting there.

After hearing this, everyone sat down.

Li Qi sat in the corner of the long table. No matter how popular he was in front of the ladies, it could not change his identity as a country baron. At this table, he was among the most junior ones.

He didn't care much about it himself.

Pushing the Duke to the table, Pine stood beside the wheelchair and said: "Father invited everyone here because of one thing. I believe everyone knows what happened in Tiegu. Father is very angry about this matter. He hopes Can capture the Iron Wall Fortress."

Sure enough, it was because of Tiegu's incident.

The vassal would recruit people for meetings and chats during wars, and then the vassals would recruit minor nobles, who would then recruit militiamen or mercenaries.

One layer within another.

No one responded at the scene. Everyone knew that Tiegu was like a red-hot iron. It would do no good if you caught it, but it would burn your flesh and blood.

If a castle had not been built in that area, it would probably have been regarded as an abandoned valley like the Pig Back Valley and become a no-man's land.

Li Qi glanced at Baron Sparkle.

Iron Stone City gathered 2000 mercenaries and sent them to Iron Valley, but Baron Sparks was watching the situation, acting as if everything had nothing to do with him.

This is a little weird.

"Is there anyone willing to attack Iron Valley and punish those who defiled the East Gorge?"

No one spoke.

Li Qi wanted to stand out, but he was not sure what was going on with the 2000 mercenaries.

The little nobles are really at a disadvantage if they don't have access to information.

Pine began to name names: "Sir Ross?"

"Yes!" The white-haired old nobleman who was named stood up reluctantly.

"Appoint you as the legion commander and attack Iron Valley."

"Yes" Sir Ross reluctantly accepted the task.

Then Pine named a few more nobles and asked them to join the team that conquered Iron Valley.

Those named were all minor nobles and had little choice.

It seems that Duke Yaori has already discussed the candidate with his son.

Li Qi looked at Taylor Ross.

He was quite impressed by this veteran nobleman. It was said that he had never been defeated in a battle in his life.

There are no iron mines and no steel is produced in the Steel Territory where he lives. The reason why it is called the Steel Territory is said to be because the people there have a will of steel and have never been defeated.

This is a very "magical" noble.

Compared to being undefeated, what makes Li Qi remember Taylor Rose is that the opponent is wearing a complete set of plate armor made of mithril.

Wearing a turtle shell, Li Qi is sure of being undefeated.

I can't beat you, but I won't lose.

After giving simple orders, the banquet began.

Li Qi's stomach was already growling with hunger.

Roaring Fort Roast Venison.

This is something that even ordinary people with money can't eat. Deer is a prey that shows rights in hunting. Not only is it not allowed for small nobles to raise it, it is even difficult for them to take a bite, which is against the law.

"The meat is good, but the chef's skills are obviously not that good."

Li Qi ate a piece of venison, and his interest was quickly attracted by the roasted peacock. He plucked the peacock's feathers and peeled the skin in advance, cooked the meat, and then put the skin back on it. This was not a difficult task, but it was definitely very time-consuming. Energy dish.

A lot of spices were put in when cooking, and the taste was pretty good, but it was quite oozing.

It's a bit like eating a live peacock, mainly hunting for novelties.

There is also a beef bisque with wine, honey, almonds and chicken.

Li Qi couldn't describe the taste, but it was certainly not bad.

After the banquet, Pine unexpectedly announced that a knightly contest would be held in Roaring Castle, and all nobles could participate.

There are also bonuses.

The winner gets 500 gold days!

Glory and bonus, all the nobles present are eager to try.

Uncle Lewis, on the other hand, said goodbye and left directly after the meal.