But clearly, the current technology tree focused largely on war and a smaller part on luxury products that ordinary people couldn't afford.
Yet nobody researched the things ordinary people used.
This could be a source of wealth in the future.
The collective power of ordinary people was actually quite formidable.
Once Xu Jin had enough strength, he could try it out.
Why say he needed strength first?
In this era where personal power meant everything, possessing rare items or wealth was the original sin.
Without strength, one could be plundered at any time.
Ling Mao laughed, knowing Xu Jin would change his mind in the future.
While chatting on the road, Ling Mao kept referring to Xu Jin as Lord Xu, which made Xu Jin pleasantly surprised.
"Hall Master Ling, I'm just a junior, you don't have to call me 'Lord.' It seems too formal; you can just call me Xu Jin from now on," Xu Jin casually said.
Hearing this, Ling Mao laughed, "But you are a Baron appointed by the Empire!
