Although Li Na was very dissatisfied with the Maise Empire, she still hoped that Li Yan could return to the Imperial City one day and become a powerful noble in the Imperial City. That would mean that the Carlin family had truly obtained the recognition of the old nobles and was truly powerful.
Li Na did not know that Li Yan had no intention of returning to the Imperial City at all, nor did he want to obtain the recognition of some old aristocrats. In Li Yan's opinion, the recognition of those old aristocrats had nothing to do with him. He had to live like this if they were recognized. If they were not recognized, he would still live like this. As long as he had the strength, it did not matter if they were recognized or not.
It was no wonder that their views were so different. Li Na had lived on the Tian Yuan Continent since she was young. This was a world where nobles were respected. To be recognized by the old nobles was the goal of the new nobles. Only when they were recognized would they be considered true nobles. Otherwise, they would be called nouveau riche.
On the Earth where Li Yan lived, there was no such thing as a noble. So what if you were a noble? As long as I have money, I am a noble. As long as I have the strength, you can acknowledge me even if you want to. Therefore, Li Yan did not care about being a noble at all.
However, he would still study very seriously and understand this world better. Only then would he be able to let the Carlin family develop as quickly as possible and become stronger.
After returning to the study room, Li Yan was not in a hurry to read those miscellaneous notes. He searched carefully in the study room and realized that there were really no introductory books in the study room. The simplest ones were probably just the basics of Combat Energy and Magic. Li Yan picked up those books and took a look. He found that they were all written in a very mysterious way. If he did not have anyone to guide him, he would not be able to learn anything if he just relied on reading books. Moreover, he had drunk the Water of Nothingness, so he could not learn magic or Combat Energy. Therefore, he didn't pay much attention to it and threw it to the side after taking a few glances.
In the end, Li Yan still focused his attention on the miscellaneous notes. However, when he was flipping through the miscellaneous books, he really found something good. It was a book about calligraphy.
This book on calligraphy introduced the uses of the few pens on the desk in great detail. Li Yan finally understood that the pens on the desk were not meant to look good. They each had their own uses.
A brush was used to write and draw. It was usually used by people who especially liked calligraphy. There were also mages who used a brush when making some large magic scrolls because the magic array they were going to draw on the scroll was relatively large.
The quill was the main brush used to make magic scrolls. Because the strokes were thin, it could be used to make small and medium-sized scrolls.
The pen-like pen was usually used for writing and recording. Because the pen container could store ink, it could write a lot of words, which was very convenient. However, this kind of pen could not be used to make magic scrolls because the magic conductivity of metal was very poor. Ordinary mages would not have metal objects on them, which would affect the use of magic. Of course, there were some special metals that also had very good magic conductivity, but the price of those metals was very expensive. No one would be willing to use him to make fountain pens.
On the other hand, charcoal pens were specially used for alchemy. They were usually used to draw some blueprints or draft some paintings.
Li Yan finally understood that the pens on the table were not for the sake of looking good. They had their own uses, and each of them had a different purpose.
Li Yan had also seen in the notes that most of the aristocrats on the continent used a brush when signing some especially important words. That was a symbol of status.
This made Li Yan a little surprised. When Li Yan was on Earth, he had always wanted to learn calligraphy and write calligraphy. Unfortunately, at that time, he had no money and no teacher. In the end, this wish could only be left unfulfilled. He did not expect that calligraphy would exist in this world. It seemed that his wish would be fulfilled.
However, Li Yan had only memorized the usage of these few brushes. It was obviously unrealistic for him to learn calligraphy now. There were too many things to do in the Black Earth Wilderness. How could he have the time to learn calligraphy?
Li Yan spent the entire afternoon in the study. At around two in the afternoon, there was a knock on the door. Li Yan was stunned and said,"Who is it?"
Goudan's voice came from outside,""Young Master, we have already picked a few stones. Please help us transport them back.”
Li Yan put down his book and walked to the door to open it.""Let's go." With that, he walked out first, and Gou Dan quickly ran behind him.
"Are you still quarrying in that cave?" Li Yan asked as he walked out.”
Gou Dan nodded." Yes, Young Master. Ann looked at a few caves and said that the stones in that cave are the easiest to mine. The stones produced in that cave are not iron ore. They are best used to make rollers and grinders. Perhaps it is because they are not iron ore that the dwarves did not mine there.”
Li Yan nodded and said," You must be careful. Our Carlin family only has so few people now. We can't lose any more. Every time we lose a person, our strength will be weaker. I asked you to follow them because I'm afraid they'll be too rash.”
Goudan nodded. He understood what Li Yan meant. Under Li Yan's encouragement, the slaves were very enthusiastic about working. However, they were a little too impatient and should be careful.
The two of them talked as they walked to the outer castle. The women were still weaving straw mats, but Li Dou and Zhao Xuan were nowhere to be seen.
Li Yan didn't mind and followed Gou Dan out of the castle. As the two walked up the mountain, Li Yan noticed that there seemed to be a straw shed at the top of the mountain. Li Yan pointed at the shed and said to Gou Dan,""Is that shed at the top of the mountain the sentry post I mentioned?”
Gou Dan nodded." Yes, Grandma Li Na asked us to help build a small shed. There are two people watching over the shed. Every two hours or so, someone will go to change shifts."”
Li Yan nodded his head. Li Na was indeed from the Carlin family. The Carlin family had risen to fame through military achievements. When Li Na was young, she had followed the army on many expeditions. She was naturally familiar with the arrangement of sentries.
At this moment, a figure suddenly ran down the mountain, shouting loudly. Although Li Yan didn't hear what he shouted, his heart sank. He immediately turned to Gou Dan and said,""Goudan, go to the cave and tell everyone to go back to the castle. Then you go find Bruiser and the others and tell them to go back to the castle.”
Just as he was about to leave, Gou Dan grabbed Li Yan and said,""Young master, I'll go look for him. You go back to the castle immediately. The Carlin family can't live without you. If anything happens, you go into the space immediately.”
Li Yan was stunned. Then, his face darkened."Stop talking nonsense. I'm the head of the Carlin family. How can I back out at a time like this?”After saying that, he walked forward.
Gou Dan ran in front of him and knelt on the ground. He hugged Li Yan's leg and said,""Young master, hurry back to the castle. The Carlin family can't do without you. If we don't have you, we're all finished, young master.”
Li Yan looked at Eggface and knew that if he didn't agree, Eggface wouldn't move. He knew how stubborn Eggface was, and he still remembered the last time the two brothers held their swords to their necks.
Li Yan could only nod." Alright, then you go immediately. I'll go back to the castle and let everyone go to the inner castle first."”Goudan responded and stood up.
At this moment, the figure ran up to Li Yan and knelt down."Master, there are many magical beasts and undead creatures coming from the other side of the mountain. They are climbing up the mountain.”
"Is there anyone else in that shed?" Li Yan asked immediately.”
"Yes, he must still be on the mountain."”" Idiot! Why aren't you coming down?" Li Yan said angrily." Gou Dan, go up the mountain and call that guy down."”Goudan responded and immediately turned to run.
Li Yan turned to look at the slave kneeling on the ground and said,""What's your name?"
"Master, my name is Lin."”
Li Yan nodded and said," Go back to the castle immediately and find Grandma Li Na. See if she's in the castle. If she's not there, tell those who are weaving grass to go to the inner castle. This is my order. Go quickly."”
Lin nodded and jumped up to run into the castle. Li Yan knew that he couldn't run as fast as Lin, so he asked Lin to deliver the message.
Li Yan also started to run into the castle, but his body was really not good. He had only run a few steps and was already panting from exhaustion.
When Li Yan returned to the castle, he realized that the people who weaved grass had already entered the inner castle. When he arrived, he saw Li Na standing there. Everyone was looking at Li Yan uneasily.
When Li Na saw that Li Yan had returned, she immediately walked to his side and said,"Young Master, what should we do now?"
Li Yan took a few breaths and said," Grandma Li Na, count the number of people immediately. See how many people are in the courtyard now. I'll go to the castle now. After everyone has returned, get them to close the gate immediately."”
"Young Master, why don't you stay here and count the number of people? I'll go to the city gate."”After saying that, he quickly walked out without giving Li Yan a chance to object.
Li Yan looked at Li Na's back impatiently. Li Na and the others took too much care of him and always placed him in the safest place. However, Li Yan also knew that he had no way to protect himself now, so he could only do this.
He turned around and looked at the people standing in the inner castle. Except for Lin, all of them were women. There were more than 30 of them. Li Yan immediately said,"Everyone, line up."
Upon hearing Li Yan's words, these slaves immediately lined up. Their speed was so fast that it greatly exceeded Li Yan's expectations.
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