"I'm not entirely sure. Once Adams and the others return, I'll have them help you look for it. Do you need it urgently?" Alexi asked.
"Not particularly, but it would be better if I could find it."
"You are our friend, and I will definitely have them search for it diligently for you," Alexi said earnestly.
"Thank you, then. Try some of these pastries; they're made with new flour," Lin Yan recommended the Chinese pastries on the table.
"Alright." They were all recommending these pastries to him, so he decided to give them a try.
When Maurice returned, he brought back a considerable number of laborers for Lin Yan, many of whom were slaves.
Because the original owner had been captured by slave traders, Lin Yan disliked these wicked individuals immensely.
Therefore, she mentioned to Maurice that she needed people. The continent was currently very peaceful, and without war, there were no prisoners of war.
The residents of other territories would not easily leave their own lands, so the only way to find people was through slave traders. Lin Yan did not specify any particular race for her laborers, so Maurice brought back people from various other races. He had acquired them from some slave traders.
Maurice also disliked slave traders, as these individuals had once set their sights on the dragon race.
He felt no guilt whatsoever in seizing these slaves.
Will and the others had already settled these people. Initially, the slaves were quite listless, but after realizing they were no longer slaves and had become official residents, they became settled.
The arrival of these people quickly filled the small town next to the manor. Although these individuals were still somewhat timid, the nascent signs of a bustling town had already emerged.
Even with more people, Lin Yan still felt a shortage of labor. She had many things to do. Besides reclaiming more wasteland, she also wanted to build a city, a city that people would aspire to in the future.
In the town, besides farming, some people had also started opening shops. Blacksmiths and carpenters were among the first to open their businesses.
Their businesses were thriving, with many orders coming directly from Lin Yan.
There were also some food establishments. One bakery had quite good taste. Although they sold dark bread, the baker's skills were excellent, and the dark bread was not too coarse.
Lin Yan had tried it once, and it was very fragrant.
The prosperity of the town also attracted people from the chaotic regions, especially ordinary individuals. As for those from powerful factions, they simply looked down upon this small town.
In her study, Lin Yan was writing a letter to the original owner's mother. She had confirmed that both her mother and brother were experiencing health problems.
Although she wasn't sure if it was due to poisoning, Lin Yan suspected it was highly likely. The original owner's light elemental power had purified a significant portion of the toxins.
However, the original owner's mother and brother did not possess such an ability. The original owner's mother's health began to decline within a few years of giving birth to her.
As for the original owner's brother, he had reportedly fallen gravely ill at the age of seven, after which his health had been weak.
Lin Yan was not entirely clear about the original owner's own health, but it was likely around the same time. This could absolutely not be a mere coincidence.