"I see it. It's very good. It's truly a Spiritual Realm creation. The power of rules contained within it is quite enviable." Zhang Bo nodded at this moment, especially when he looked at the long-handled scythe that had been placed in the corner, a hint of admiration appearing in his eyes.
He could, of course, tell that this weapon was a farming tool modified into a weapon, but the power of rules contained within it was something Blue Star World weapons could not compare to.
After all, only weapons with the power of rules could harm Undead Monsters or Spiritual Realm creatures.
"I have to say, although the Lingjie Human Race's technological level isn't as strong as our Blue Star World's, the things they create all contain the power of rules, which is also their advantage."
Zhang Caidong also saw Zhang Bo examining the long-handled scythe, and without hesitation, he walked over, picked it up, and handed it to Zhang Bo, saying, "Take a look too. I've found that although the forging process of this long-handled scythe is rough, it's still quite decent and better than the scimitars I previously had from the Gnolls."
"Hmm, I've noticed that too. These are all mass-produced farming tools, or rather, modified weapons, made in a standardized way."
Zhang Bo picked up the long-handled scythe at this moment and said with surprise in his eyes, "This indicates that the Human Race force behind him has definitely formed a very large scale. Otherwise, why would those ordinary Swadian Recruits have weapons that are almost identical in style, practically one and the same?"
What Zhang Bo said at this moment was not just about this long-handled scythe, but also the long-handled scythes in the hands of the Swadian Recruits outside, which were all the same.
This was a conclusion he reached after careful observation.
Furthermore, he also discovered that regardless of whether it was the long-handled scythes, old wooden shields, or wooden clubs in the hands of those Swadian Recruits.
Even the weapons in the hands of the so-called Swadian Militia, as well as various weapons in the hands of light infantry and other soldiers.
They were all standardized equipment, all identical, as if cast from the same mold.
This included their clothing, armor, and helmets, etc.
They were all exactly the same.
All of this indicated that these soldiers had a completely standardized, large-scale, and extremely strict and unified military supply system or logistics department.
And this was something only a major power could possess.
How could it not make Zhang Bo secretly surprised? After all, his current idea was to split this Human Race force called Deherim.
Then, he would stir up trouble within it to slow down its development, giving his Green Leaf Group an opportunity.
If he could disrupt this Human Race force called Deherim, causing internal strife and conflict among its people, that would be what he wanted to achieve.
Instead of just watching this Human Race force slowly develop and gradually unite most of its people, with everything looking prosperous.
This was not what Zhang Bo wanted to see, and it also went against his original intention.
Especially Zhang Caidong in front of him, looking at his current appearance, he seemed to be increasingly yearning for that young man named Shen Mu.
He even truly seemed to be loyal to Shen Mu.
Zhang Bo now felt frustrated. If Zhang Caidong was truly not under his control and genuinely developed respect for that fellow named Shen Mu, willing to pledge loyalty to him, then when he wanted to control Zhang Caidong later, there might be significant problems.
Especially if he were to bring people from the Green Leaf Group to attack Deherim, then as long as Zhang Caidong did not cooperate with him, he would return empty-handed, or even be exposed, or even face life-threatening danger.
These were all problems Zhang Bo feared would occur, but they were genuinely happening.
"The problem is getting bigger and bigger." Zhang Bo couldn't help but frown at this moment, especially when he saw Zhang Caidong next to him still chattering about how generous and great Lord Shen Mu was, which made him even more annoyed.
"That's indeed the case, but it also shows the strength of the Human Race force behind Lord Shen Mu." Zhang Caidong nodded, and a hint of relief appeared on his face: "Fortunately, we both pledged allegiance to Lord Shen Mu and didn't die with the Diesel Company. This was a wise and good choice we made."
Zhang Caidong at this moment had no idea about Zhang Bo's current thoughts; he still thought Zhang Bo wanted to know more about Lord Shen Mu's generosity.
So he simply said everything he knew.
"..." Zhang Bo was truly a bit helpless about all this, and he was even more speechless about Zhang Caidong's final offer to give him a spot for the Lingjie Human Race transformation.
After all, he didn't need Shen Mu to perform the Spiritual Realm Commander transformation for him, because he already had soul-level resonance with little monsters, and had the little monsters as his Spiritual Realm Followers, and he also trusted these intelligent and loyal little guys very much.
Especially in magic research, these little monsters often provided him with a lot of help, after all, in the fantasy crystal wall system, little monsters were common assistants for mages.
Now, asking him to accept some Lingjie Human Race was clearly not very realistic.
"I actually don't need the transformation from Lord Shen Mu's side. After all, I am a Prophecy-type Mage, and most of the things I deal with are related to mages." Zhang Bo said at this moment, "But I think you should give that spot to someone else. I really don't need it."
Zhang Bo politely declined the transformation spot.
"Bo Ge, this is a spot I worked hard to get for you. Do you really not need it? And Lord Shen Mu is truly very generous. If it were with other forces, it would be impossible for them to be so generous to us, completing the transformation and granting us Lingjie Human Race as followers."
Zhang Caidong was a bit stunned when he heard this.
After all, he had genuinely perceived how important the full-body amplification and the rule-powered weapons and equipment were after completing the transformation.
And how precious they were.
Others would want it but couldn't get it, yet Zhang Bo, his trusted Bo Ge, actually wanted to push it away. That was completely unexpected for him.
"I am a Prophecy-type Mage. Look at these Swadian Recruits behind you; they are all melee units. You can't possibly expect me to carry the same weapon as you and go hack at those Undead Monsters, can you?"
Zhang Bo shrugged his shoulders at this moment, as if finding it a bit absurd, and smiled at Zhang Caidong: "I know your intentions towards me, but this gesture really can't be applied to me."
"That's really true, I really didn't consider it thoroughly." Zhang Caidong was momentarily stunned.
Then he reached out somewhat helplessly and pinched his brow.
Because what Zhang Bo said was true.
No matter what, Zhang Bo was a Prophecy-type Mage; he couldn't actually be expected to wield a long-handled scythe to hack at Undead Monsters. That would be like using a cannon to kill a mosquito.
Using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. It wasn't a question of whether it matched, but whether it conformed to the essence of solving the problem.
"Bo Ge, I was so focused on getting you a spot, but I didn't think about your biggest identity issue, being a Prophecy-type Mage." Zhang Caidong sighed at this moment, also regretting that this spot couldn't be used by Zhang Bo.
But he also understood that, after all, once a Prophecy-type Mage grew to a high level, they would always be highly valued, and whether or not they completed the transformation now didn't matter.
Or rather, it wasn't just about being a Prophecy-type Mage, but as long as one was a spellcaster, their future was bright.
Spellcaster, this was a very good profession.
It was also commonly known as a "mage daddy" among professionals, a natural noble, and often held powerful strength in the later stages, equivalent to a version T0 level profession.
"It's good that you understand. But with this spot, you can also win over others." Zhang Bo suddenly thought of something at this moment, telling Zhang Caidong to sit down at the table, and then personally poured Zhang Caidong a glass of water, as if instructing him, saying: "Didn't you say yesterday that Lord Shen Mu arranged a guy named Sun Zhiru to be your deputy? And he's also a deputy in the entire senior management."
"Yes, that's right." Zhang Caidong nodded, and also told Zhang Bo about the two spots he had given away.
And at this moment, a glint flashed in Zhang Bo's eyes. He seemed to have sensed an opportunity to sow discord.
However, he didn't directly sow discord. Instead, he picked up his own glass of water, took two sips, and then nodded faintly in agreement: "That's right, I also think you did very well. Giving away these two spots both respected Sun Zhiru and also respected Lord Shen Mu, after all, everyone knows that Sun Zhiru was personally appointed by Lord Shen Mu to be your deputy, a Blue Star Human."
"Of course." Zhang Caidong also seemed to have thought of something at this moment, he pursed his lips, nodded, and didn't say much.
After all, everyone understood the reasoning behind it.
In the workplace, a leader would never allow one person to hold all the power, as that would be equivalent to sidelining a leader. Although Zhang Caidong was indeed very grateful and indebted to Shen Mu now.
But he also understood that his current power was truly too great, and he indeed needed to share some of it.
Of course, he understood the principle, but he still felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.
Everyone desires power, and giving up one's power is like cutting off one's own flesh. Zhang Caidong had only enjoyed a few days of holding great power and being able to do whatever he wanted, and now he had an extra deputy, which indeed made him feel a little regretful.
Of course, this regret would certainly not become the motivation to betray Shen Mu, especially now that he had been arranged by Shen Mu to complete the transformation, and was also given 10 Swadian Recruits as his followers.
It was just a regret.
"And I have a small suggestion." Zhang Bo, at this moment, was fanning the flames, as if deep in thought for Zhang Caidong.
"Bo Ge, tell me." Zhang Caidong also looked at Zhang Bo at this moment.
"I think you should give my spot to Sun Zhiru as well, giving him three spots. This way, you can get along a bit more harmoniously with him when things come up. After all, even though he's a deputy here to assist you, you must make sure Lord Shen Mu sees that you also respect him greatly, precisely because he was appointed by Lord Shen Mu as your deputy."
Zhang Bo briefly explained why he was offering this advice.
"Respecting Sun Zhiru is respecting Lord Shen Mu?" Zhang Caidong was thoughtful at this moment, and reached out to stroke the stubble on his chin, a look in his eyes as if he had thought of something.
"That's right. Anyway, we will all have to rely on Lord Shen Mu in the future, so our attitude must absolutely not be problematic." Zhang Bo gently patted Zhang Caidong's arm at this moment: "Of course, what we think in our hearts, we don't know, but we must do a good job on the surface. You understand all these principles. Don't let anything about Sun Zhiru cause small frictions between you and Lord Shen Mu, that would not be good."
"That's indeed the case." Zhang Caidong nodded at this moment, these were all plain truths.
And looking at Zhang Caidong's thoughtful expression, a faint smile appeared at the corner of Zhang Bo's mouth.
True instigation is never about deliberately finding fault or creating small problems that lead to big conflicts.
Instead, it's more like fanning the flames, slowly building up the trouble.
Yes, Zhang Caidong currently doesn't want to have any conflict or friction with anyone.
But once Zhang Caidong slowly gives up power and shows great respect to Sun Zhiru, it will definitely cause resentment in Zhang Caidong's own heart, because giving up power from him is like cutting off his flesh, and anyone would feel a knot in their heart.
As these knots slowly accumulate, won't they become the fuse for friction?
Moreover, once Zhang Caidong starts to distribute power, the other 15 brothers who were his inside men at the time will also, due to the dispersion of power, start calculating like vultures smelling blood.
They will see if Zhang Caidong will share power with them, or if they can gain greater benefits.
In that case, wouldn't their small group slowly start to split?
If that happens, he can then fish in troubled waters, start to win over some of his own people, and then win over Sun Zhiru.
Then, by pushing the boat along, he can cause Sun Zhiru, who already caused dissatisfaction among these small groups, to have more conflicts with these small groups.
Wouldn't this originally monolithic Deherim then begin to enter the internal strife and backstabbing phase?
This is what Zhang Bo thought, and he also planned to do so next.
And he felt quite proud of his wisdom.