"What is the crucial material? Perhaps we have it," Viscount Keynes said spiritedly.
Zhou Bai: "..."
—These nobles' intent to probe for information couldn't be more obvious.
However, it wasn't a secret as Hope Village needed these things.
Let's change the topic! This opportunity could also be used to divert their attention.
Shells were better off displayed openly, while the limestone mine was more suitable for private operations.
"Shells," Zhou Bai spoke, "do you have any? Our territory is buying them at a high price!"
Upon hearing the word 'shells,' Viscount Keynes fell silent.
Shells occasionally appeared in some places, but they were exceedingly scarce, and most were found by the sea.
The ocean was the Dragon Clan's territory, and few dared to approach it.
To take away a large amount of shells from there was nothing short of a fantasy.
This business was not easy!
"Our territory is not by the sea, we don't have any!"
"Mine neither."
