The elves were not prepared for interaction with outsiders.
Those sent out previously were elders who had prior contact with other races.
The children who had just come of age, having had no contact with outsiders, were too innocent.
He truly dared not let those outsiders come into easy contact with these children of the tribe, for fear that they would be easily deceived.
Now, he could try to let these children gradually come into contact with the outside world, let them slowly adapt to interacting with outsiders, and learn to be wary of them.
"Then it's settled. We'll cooperate, the three parties. Ms. Angelina will procure goods from the elven tribe, and my caravan will handle sales.
As for what you need, I will procure it and deliver it to Murphys Town." Olisys immediately made the decision.
The agreement between the three parties was thus established. Lin Yan contributed almost nothing to this contract, yet her gains were substantial.
After Lin Yan and the others left, they took some elves with them. These elves were leaving the Elf Forest for the first time.
The little elves were very curious about everything in the outside world. Lin Yan had her maids tell them about the outside.
They were told not only about the good things but also about the darkness hidden beneath the light.
The little elves were warned by Lin Yan's maids, and their view of the outside world became less optimistic.
Morris had almost completely abandoned Joey and sat directly in Lin Yan's carriage. While Lin Yan was looking at materials, he played with her fingers.
This hand was truly beautiful, like the most perfect creation of the Creator.
However, her hand seemed a little bare. As a mage, she was wearing few accessories.
She only had a spatial ring on her hand, and it was a very plain one. He began to ponder his own collection, considering which jewelry would befit this hand.
After they returned to Murphys Town, Will also returned with his soldiers.
Lin Yan carefully checked the soldiers. Fortunately, none were missing, though some had sustained injuries.
Lin Yan stood on a high platform, holding a staff of light. Then, holy light descended from the sky.
The soldiers knelt on one knee, and the holy light enveloped them, mending all their wounds.
Lin Yan rewarded them and then had her servants bring out the prepared meals.
That day, the townspeople did not sleep early. They gathered around bonfires, singing and dancing, reveling in the glory of victory.
Lin Yan did not attend the feast, as her presence would have made them feel constrained. She appeared only at the beginning and then returned to the manor.
She also gave everyone in the manor a holiday so they could join the feast.
Morris stayed by Lin Yan's side. "It seems quite a few people will come to find you tonight."
Everything in the territory belonged to the lord, so these people had to obtain Lin Yan's consent if they wanted a resolution.
"I hope so. It would mean their lives are truly good." If they couldn't even secure basic sustenance, how could they consider marriage and offspring?
Morris wrapped his arms around her waist. "We'll be heading to the Chaotic Lands next. Do you need me to intervene?"
"No, they need opportunities to grow. You know my enemies are very powerful," Lin Yan shook her head.
The forces in the Chaotic Lands this year were complex and uncooperative, making it easy to conquer that region.
"I will act myself. It's been a while since I've appeared before people. I must let them know I'm still alive."
"Then I will guard your back and ensure no one has the chance to harm you," Morris said, planting a kiss on Lin Yan's cheek.
Next to Murphys Town, many handicraft workshops sprang up, producing a large number of goods. These goods were purchased not only by Olisys's caravan but also by her uncle's.
When summer arrived, Lin Yan's brother sent more goods.
Lin Yan met them in the reception room and learned about the recent conditions of her brother and mother.
"Knowing that Miss is doing well, the Madam can rest assured." The visitor was one of her mother's personal maids, who had also taken care of her brother.
She was now her brother's housekeeper.
"I am also very relieved to hear that Mother and Brother are in better health. Auntie Nonie, please stay here for a few more days. I will have some things packed for you to take back to Mother and Brother."
Lin Yan was very familiar with this kind woman before her.
"Then I will trouble Miss here." Nonie did not refuse. She also wanted to stay for a few more days. Her Madam had asked her to observe Miss's situation here and note down anything that might be needed, so they could send it next time.
In her opinion, although this place was somewhat remote, the people here were very respectful of her young lady.
Compared to her time in the Church, Miss was much better off here.
At that time, although Miss was the Holy Maiden of the Church, she acted like a guest in her dealings.
But in this manor, she truly acted like a master.
She also saw the other invisible master of this manor. He was a black-haired man.
He was handsome and wore luxurious clothing, but his demeanor was not like that of great nobles; he was too casual.
She still remembered how he had scrutinized her when she first arrived, the pressure almost making her legs buckle. The last time she had felt this way was when facing a high-ranking official of the Church.
This was a master, a very powerful one. Although she didn't know where her young lady had found this person, with him by her side, her young lady's safety was assured.
During their rest, she had her people inquire about this man.
As they were from Lin Yan's mother's side, the manor staff did not conceal anything from them.
Morris, the Black Dragon, it turned out he was a dragon!
Upon learning that the child was the only son of a great noble and also a young dragon, Nonie was no longer surprised.
Nonie had a head full of questions she wanted to ask Lin Yan, but unexpectedly, her young lady was so busy.
As summer set in, Morris brought back more ice-elemental magic crystals. Lin Yan then had him draw another magic circle outside the manor.
Morris was now quite skilled and drew much faster. After embedding the ice-elemental magic crystals, the manor's temperature dropped.
The summers here were very hot, but with these magic crystals, even the insects in the manor were reduced.
However, Lin Yan did not enjoy this summer coolness for long. She began to plan the expansion of her territory.