Big Capitalist

Barrett and Emma walked along the river, gradually moving away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The path under my feet was winding, and the wild grass on both sides swayed gently in the breeze, making a rustling sound.

They walked towards a small hill in the distance. Although Emma still had some doubts in her heart, she could only follow silently after seeing the master's firm steps.

As they walked, Barrett explained to Emma, "I visited many families and took great pains to find out this information. On this hill lives a master potter, Master Lincoln, a dwarf. Did you know that almost all the pottery in the Leo family's territory was made by him?"

Emma asked in confusion, "Master, aren't we here to find someone who can make porcelain? How did we end up looking for someone who can make pottery?"

Barrett looked ahead with a determined gaze and said, "Emma, think about it. In the entire territory, if we were to ask who is most likely to master the technology of firing porcelain, it might be Master Lincoln. There are certain similarities between pottery making and porcelain making, and he is so proficient in pottery, so maybe he has the secret of firing porcelain."

As they were talking, they saw a unique Tujia courtyard in the distance.

The yard was surrounded by a low wall made of irregular stones. The top of the wall was covered with unknown vines and dotted with small flowers, adding a bit of vitality to this simple yard.

As you enter the courtyard, the first thing that catches your eye is a spacious open-air workbench with various pottery-making tools placed on the ground.

In the corner, there are piles of unfired pottery blanks neatly stacked in various shapes, including simple pottery jars, exquisite pottery bowls, and some strangely shaped, unfinished pottery works.

At the back of the courtyard stands a tall kiln.

The kiln is made of thick blue bricks, and after years of baptism, the surface has become slightly black.

The furnace mouth is wide open, like the mouth of a giant beast, waiting to swallow the pottery and give them new life.

There was a mountain of firewood piled up nearby, all of which was fuel for firing pottery.

On one side of the kiln, there is a small canal with clear water flowing through it, providing the necessary water source for firing pottery.

Along the canal, there are several large wooden basins filled with clay needed to make pottery. After a long period of soaking, the clay becomes fine and sticky.

In the center of the yard, there is a large wooden table, which is filled with various pottery-making tools, such as carving knives, scrapers, rollers, etc. Each tool is used very frequently, and the surface is smooth and shiny, which shows that the owner cherishes them.

In a corner of the table, there are some finished exquisite pottery. They are either colorful or have smooth lines, all of which show the owner's superb skills.

The entire courtyard is filled with a unique aroma of earth and fireworks, making people feel as if they are in a world full of art and mystery, and this Master Lincoln is undoubtedly the master of this world.

Barrett and Emma stood at the gate of the courtyard. Barrett took a deep breath, cleared his throat, and spoke in a tone as gentle and respectful as possible: "Excuse me, is Master Lincoln here? We are reporters from the Aize Federation. My name is Barrett, and this is my apprentice Emma. I've come to visit you specially."

His voice echoed in the courtyard, carrying a hint of anticipation.

When Barrett finished speaking, a deep and powerful voice came from the back of the yard: "Come in!"

Upon hearing this, Barrett and Emma hurried across the courtyard, their pace unconsciously quickening.

As soon as they entered the backyard, they saw a short but muscular dwarf.

The dwarf was shirtless, his bronze skin glowing with health under the sunlight, and every muscle seemed to contain infinite power.

At this moment, he was concentrating on kneading the clay, his hands jumping back and forth in the clay like nimble dancers.

In the eyes of Barrett and Emma, the dwarf exuded the unique demeanor of a master in his every move.

His movements were smooth and natural, and every press and every shaping was precise and just right, as if the clay in his hands was no longer lifeless mud, but a spirit waiting to be awakened.

Lincoln turned his back to them and continued his movements, deliberately creating an unfathomable image.

He thought to himself, "Merlin notified me in time. I had just finished posing when these two showed up."

When Barrett saw this scene, his heart was shocked. A strong intuition told him that this master was definitely the person he had been looking for.

He seemed to have smelled the scent of major news, and the excitement and excitement surged in his heart like a volcano about to erupt.

He gently touched Emma beside him, his eyes full of confidence and expectation, as if to say, "We have found the right person!"

Lincoln exhaled slowly, as if he had finished a long and focused creation, and gently put down the clay in his hand, his movements unhurried.

Then, he turned around, looked at Barrett and Emma calmly, and asked, "What's the matter with you two looking for me?"

Barrett's gaze instantly grew intense, staring intently at Master Lincoln. He couldn't wait to ask, "Master Lincoln, you must be aware of the Oberon ruins recently unearthed by the Leo family, right?"

Lincoln looked calm, nodded slightly, and replied, "Of course I know. This is already a household name in the entire territory."

Barrett was delighted to see Lincoln admit it, and immediately asked, "Master, do you know anything about porcelain?"

When Lincoln heard the word "porcelain", his pupils shrank slightly, and his arms, which were originally hanging at his sides, trembled slightly involuntarily.

However, he was very good at covering up and regained his composure almost instantly. He pretended to be puzzled and said, "Porcelain? What is that? I've never heard of it!"

As an elite from the Federal Investigation Corps, Barrett has extremely sharp observation skills, and Lincoln's subtle movements naturally did not escape his eyes.

Moreover, given the sensation porcelain has caused in the Aize continent, almost all pottery-related workshops have developed a keen interest in porcelain and are trying to crack its production process.

As the leading ceramics master in this territory, how could Lincoln not be interested in this, and how could he really not know what porcelain is.

Barrett became more and more certain that he had found the right person.

What is this Master Lincoln hiding?

Barrett keenly grasped the fleeting inspiration, and his intuition told him that there must be a significant connection between Lincoln and porcelain.