Wizard: I brought the wrong system.

Chapter 601 Female Sects

Actually, the price of Knight Breakthrough Potion in the market isn't too expensive. Although the prices of various potions in the Mannheim market are higher than in other places, it's only twelve magic stones a bottle, which is about 1,300 gold coins.

However, 1,400 gold coins is an astronomical figure for ordinary nobles, not to mention that the 'legitimate way' requires more than 1,300 gold coins, but a full 5,000 gold coins in taxes.

You should know that even with such exploitation in the Viscount's territory, Yaro only managed to plunder a little over a thousand gold coins from the entire Demon Cave.

—Wait a minute! Doesn't this serve as evidence that Viscountess Corey has other hideouts?
Of course, it's also possible that Viscountess Corey exchanged most of her gold coins for various magical materials to create the Blood Pool.

In any case, five thousand gold coins is a huge sum of money for nobles, especially those at the lower levels.

"In that case, is it possible to win over those lower-ranking nobles?"

"By the way! If lower-ranking nobles can be won over, then why can't middle and upper-ranking nobles be won over?"

Make as many friends as possible and as few enemies as possible...

Cross-cutting method...

Longitudinal cutting method...

What was the most famous and effective cutting method in your past life?
men and women!

In their previous lives, South Korea, Japan, and the United States were almost all adept at this method of severing ties, using the antagonism between men and women to wear down the energy of the people, thereby effectively reducing the degree of conflict in other areas.

men and women……

Yaro looked up and, through the thin moss-covered one-way window beside him, saw several girls busily working below.

They silently filled the cracks in the stone house and wiped the newly installed wooden door, using their labor to mask their fear of the future and their unease.

Claire and Bevan, not understanding what was going on, also looked over.

After a moment, Yaro withdrew his gaze and turned back to say:

“These girls don’t need to be recruited into Wugong Mountain. They need to be part of a separate sect… a sect focused on beauty.”

"beautiful?"

Bevin looked completely bewildered.

Yaro stroked his chin, pondering, and said:
"That's right, the core concept of this new sect is beauty... Of course, we can't say that in our external communications."

"The core concepts of external publicity are similar to those of Wugong Mountain, namely 'quiet cultivation and seclusion,' 'health preservation and longevity,' 'independence and self-reliance,' and 'overcoming the strong with the weak.'"

"Mainly cultivate the 'Yin Character Technique,' supplemented by 'Playing the Qin,' 'Singing,' 'Dancing,' and 'Calligraphy'..."

The concept of "cultivating oneself in seclusion" is similar to the "following the natural way and letting things take their course" philosophy of Wugong Mountain. Both involve living in seclusion and avoiding worldly disputes.

The health and longevity products were targeted at the nobility and high-ranking officials, attracting them with the promise of longevity.

The purpose of independence and self-reliance is to attract high-ranking women. As long as a large number of noble and high-ranking women join, the new sect will have a background and support.

The principle of "using softness to overcome hardness" mainly refers to the martial arts style of the new sect.

Women are naturally weaker than men in terms of strength and bone density. Certain martial arts, such as the "Pure Yang Skill" of the "Yang Character Technique," can even enhance testosterone secretion, further strengthening muscles and bones.

In terms of normal external martial arts techniques, female martial artists are inevitably weaker than male martial artists.

At the same time, practicing the Yin technique will purify the blood, making the body healthier, the skin delicate and clean, and the healthy body will also emit a unique fragrance, and the fair skin will make people more beautiful.

This will inevitably lead to the formation of a new sect, becoming a true gathering place for "Jimei".

Without the power to protect itself, wouldn't it become a piece of meat that anyone could take a bite out of? This is nothing like a martial arts sect, nor does it align with Yaro's original intentions.

As for 'qin' (a stringed instrument), 'ge' (singing), 'wu' (dance), 'shu' (calligraphy)... these are actually ways to get to the top, and in the future, they can be arranged to compete for the jobs of private tutors to the nobility.

This provided a stable source of income and allowed them to maintain connections with nobles, making it easier to win over noblewomen.

Claire understood. "Lord Yarrow, this new sect is no longer targeting the middle class, is it?"

“Yes, isn’t it obvious? ‘Seclusion and tranquility,’ ‘health preservation and longevity,’ ‘independence and self-reliance’—aren’t these all pursuits of high-ranking female nobles?” Yaro said.

"Lord Yarrow, didn't you say before that you wanted to incite conflict between knights and warriors? Wouldn't that just crush the knight class?" Claire asked anxiously, her brows furrowed.

Unless someone at the bottom breaks through on their own like Claire, it's very difficult for them to become a formal knight. Most people vote with their feet and choose martial arts techniques that are effective once learned.

Now that a sect has been established specifically for noblewomen, the propaganda potential of martial artists has clearly surpassed that of knights.

As for the remaining nobles, the mere mention of health and longevity was enough to entice them.

"Crushed to death?"

Yaro shook his head with a chuckle, "It's not as simple as you say."

"Knights have existed for so many years that they are deeply ingrained in people's minds. They are no longer just a profession, but a member of the nobility... Don't rush to refute me. Let me give you an example. Would a formal knight of commoner origin bow and scrape before a baron?"

"If that baron is his lord..."

Claire was about to explain when Yaro interrupted her.

"So, in other words, he can now treat unfamiliar barons as equals, right?"

Claire pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded.

Yaro shrugged and laughed, "Look, what else could this be but a nobleman?"

Claire was speechless and could only remain silent.

Yaro concluded: "The threshold for becoming a warrior is much lower than that for a formal knight. Even someone who has learned a few farming skills can call himself a warrior. Such a broad profession certainly cannot automatically grant a noble status."

"This is only one reason why warriors don't overpower knights."

Actually, there are only two main reasons.

Firstly, the profession of formal knight is directly related to the interests of potion wizards. With the support of wizards and wizard families, formal knights cannot fall.

Secondly, it lies in people's hearts.

Even after her self-pilgrimage, Claire still felt attached to her identity as a formal knight, let alone the other formal knights.

These official knights were no pushovers; they were powerful individuals wielding violence.

If they don't deny themselves, this group won't suddenly disappear.

However, neither of these reasons is appropriate to tell Claire directly.

Furthermore, Yaro did not object to the profession of formal knight, so he simply said:

"In terms of the realm of essence, energy, spirit, emptiness, and the Dao, the level of a formal knight is far higher than that of an ordinary martial artist."

"Many martial artists may never reach the level of a formal knight in their entire lives. So if one has the financial means, taking the path of a formal knight is a powerful shortcut, and how could one be easily overwhelmed?"