CH 684

Chapter 684: Discover new ingredients

The giant sculpture, later known as the "Hero and the Black Dragon," has begun!

Every day, the people of the Westwind City can see the director of the printing factory turn into a giant as tall as a mountain peak, holding a carving knife and tapping on the huge cliff behind Westwind City.

Even before the completion of this wonder, its effect during construction is already remarkable. Countless newcomers to Westwind City and nobles who moved here because of its fame came to watch. They would stand at the foot of the mountain, looking up at the giant sculpture, feeling "humans are so small" and "wonders are so great." It is like the feeling of a country bumpkin who first saw the Great Wall after living in Shuangqing City for years.

Motra was right. This wonder does have the effect of "accelerating population growth." In an era when technology is underdeveloped and people are still very superstitious, the effect of a wonder is enormous. It represents heroism, mysticism, and other spiritual values, which can make people unconsciously feel a sense of identification.

Coupled with the epic achievement of "repelling the Black Dragon," immigrants naturally flock here.

In no time, the population of the Westwind City has surpassed 40,000 and is steadily increasing.

In the spring of 1348, a joyful atmosphere pervades the city. The hillside is full of colorful spring flowers. The little Catgirl Huahua didn't sleep during the day. Instead, she played with butterflies in the flower bushes. Robb laughed and shouted at her, "Hey, Huahua, don't always bully butterflies. They are pollinating the flowers. If you have nothing to do, come and let me rub your tail."

Just as they were having fun, an old friend came to Robb's chapel door and respectfully greeted him, "Godfather, long time no see."

Robb turned his head and saw that it had been a long time indeed. It was the dwarf traveling merchant.

When the merchant first arrived in the Westwind City, he sold silk to Robb, bought pepper, and helped promote the "Coca-Cola." But later, due to his limited scope, he couldn't do big business and couldn't keep up with the development of Westwind City. Although he still often came to the Westwind City to purchase goods and sell small commodities, he felt inferior and rarely looked for Robb again.

Robb smiled and said, "Traveling merchant, you are indeed a rare guest. Don't be so formal. I cherish old relationships, so I won't look down on you just because you are still doing small business. You should be more confident."

Robb said, "You came here on your own initiative, so you must have something good to show me, or else you would be too embarrassed to come."

The traveling merchant, "Yes, I just came from Lost City and bought some great stuff there. I know Godfather loves this kind of thing, so I brought it over."

"Oh?"

Robb asked, "What is it?"

The traveling merchant opened a small bag and grabbed a bright red thing from inside. Before he could introduce it, Robb jumped up from his stone stool and exclaimed, "Wow, red chili pepper!"

The traveling merchant admired him greatly and said, "Godfather really recognizes it? There is no food in the world that Godfather doesn't recognize. You are amazing!"