"Who told you to buy proper study materials? You didn't ask at the time, and I thought you'd understand. You can't blame your brother for this one...."
"....."
Long Tao stared at the message in the private chat channel, his expression shifting between clear and uncertain.
After his brief communication with Lin Yi, he couldn't immediately tell whether Lin Yi was lying.
If Lin Yi really acquired those kinds of materials...
It was indeed possible for a follower of the Lord of Fertility and Pleasure to trade them.
Damn it!
The information was too vague!
"Ah Yi, you should have said so earlier..."
"Brother, I even sold my hook. To buy those materials, I'm out of money.... From now on, I'm counting entirely on you."
"You're strong now, and your legion's food consumption must be high, right? I'll help you bear some of it. It might not be much at first, but once we return to Blue Star, your brother will fully support you!"
Long Tao pondered his words with a grim expression.
Though he had some doubts, he quickly dismissed them.
After all,
Their relationship on the surface was still that of good brothers.
He hadn't harmed Lin Yi, so Lin Yi wouldn't inexplicably target him.
"That's loyal of you. Brother can't just take your provisions for nothing. How about I build a military base to protect you?"
Long Tao immediately deleted the "20% off market price" he had typed out, and replied expressionlessly: "Not needed for now, thanks Ah Yi."
Damn it!
He had planned to earn some money, but Lin Yi was trying to get something for nothing, not wanting to give a single cent!
A military base?
MB, to put it nicely, it's a facility built to protect an ally.
To put it bluntly, it's making others help support a legion!
"In the early stages of development, sending provisions shouldn't hinder my own progress. I need to proceed cautiously."
He closed the chat interface.
Long Tao looked up at the small stone house enveloped in white light.
After three hours of upgrading, as the light dispersed, a brand new two-story building had risen from the ground.
"Level 3 territory...."
"I need to build the city walls these two days."
"Barrier....."
Long Tao pursed his lips, staring intently at the star-studded night sky, "The countdown has begun, hasn't it?"
As soon as he finished speaking!
A prompt from the Lord's Will exploded in the minds of all Lords in the Trial Land!
【The Trial Land barrier will be lifted in 23 hours and 59 minutes!】
【The Trial Points Myriad Races Overall Ranking and Regional Sub-Ranking have been activated!】
【The Regional Ranking will be locked in 36 hours.】
【Void rifts are opening.】
【Killing Trial Beasts and collecting Trial Plants can earn points.】
【Due to the abnormality of this trial, the territory evacuation function will be enabled in 15 days. Weak races, live humbly and try to escape!】
Almost at the same moment!
The previously silent night sky suddenly flickered like breathing!
Countless specks of light appeared out of thin air, covering the sky and obscuring the sun, instantly turning night into day, like a brilliant meteor shower, trailing long tails of light as they poured down towards the earth.
"It's starting!"
Long Tao's spirit tensed. He waved his finger, hastily instructing the villagers who had already gathered.
"Squad One, explore to the east! Squad Two, to the west! Squad Three....."
"Collect all glowing plants within sight! Remember, only glowing plants!"
"After digging up a plant, hold it above your head and confirm three times. Do not collect ordinary weeds!"
"If you encounter dangerous creatures like wild beasts or fierce beasts, you must stop collecting and prioritize moving towards the Short Axe Legion!"
"Also....."
Long Tao couldn't remember how many commands he had given. After confirming there were no omissions, he turned to Liu Yi and instructed, "Act! Tonight, I want to see my name at the top of the regional ranking!!!"
.....
"The Monster Mountain Range is full of dangers. No living creature is allowed to be brought into the territory, otherwise, kill without mercy!"
"If you find a treasure chest during the collection process, bring it back as well. No need to report it."
"Did you remember?"
Hao Xingren took a sip of water to moisten his throat.
The more than two hundred residents in front of him nodded in unison like puppets.
"Then, depart!!!"
With a single command,
The residents, like walking corpses, headed to their designated areas according to instructions.
"A top ten spot is unlikely. I hope to get into the top 50!"
Hao Xingren withdrew his gaze and looked at a squad of ordinary warriors guarding the home.
He opened the exchange, and more than twenty gleaming rare long spears and ten sets of well-made chainmail instantly appeared in the open space.
Suddenly,
Hao Xingren caught a glimpse from the corner of his eye, seeing three high-level fierce beasts with red eyes approaching the territory by the light of the fire, and quickly shouted,
"Quickly, take them!"
"The Trial Beasts are about to attack!"
"Holy crap, a Level 9 fierce beast right off the bat?"
Seeing the fierce beast's information panel, Hao Xingren's expression was a little grim, "There will definitely be second-tier magic beasts attacking later. This batch of second-tier equipment from the big shot is truly a lifesaver!"
"I hope I can open the ring tonight and repay the big shot's kindness."
He glanced at the unconscious villager inside a tent, secretly glad he had listened to the big shot's advice.
Otherwise,
If he were to lose consciousness at such a critical moment, it would be a devastating disaster for the entire territory!
At the same time, in the chat channel,
The Blue Star Lords were also in chaos.
"So many fierce beasts! Damn it, I only have ordinary Level 3 spearmen, I can't beat them!"
"Before the points are locked, aren't only ordinary wild beasts supposed to attack?? Why are there fierce beasts this time.... It's over, two-tenths of my warriors died in the first wave."
"Everyone, don't send villagers out to collect Trial Plants! Use all your strength to defend! It should be related to the civilization level leap. The creatures attacking the territory in this trial are too strong."
"Sky-high price for second-tier equipment! Any price will do! Quickly put them on the exchange! Damn it, so many fierce beasts! Help!!!"
"Wuwuwu, it's over, I feel like I'm going to die in this trial."
"Who has a class change scroll? Can you cover my Lord profession..... I can be your Niu Ma and be at your beck and call forever."
"It's over, I'm already spawning Monster Beasts here....."
"....."
Pure Land.
Wang Fugui stood on the high platform, overlooking the thousands of residents and slaves below, and shouted with raised arms, "Each point material can earn one contribution point! Scavenge all point items outside!"
"The Lord has instructed that any slave who collects points will enjoy three full meals a day from now on, and can receive 1 silver coin per week!"
"The top one hundred first-class residents in points can prioritize obtaining the purification qualification!"
"There is only one goal!"
"We must win the top spot on the points ranking!!!"
The impassioned declaration echoed through the territory, like a shot of adrenaline injected into everyone.
Especially the Niu Ma people below.
When they heard that if they collected point materials, they would no longer have to chew on tree bark and could even receive 1 silver coin, an uncontrollable excitement rushed to their heads!
They could all get promoted!
"Oh oh oh oh oh! Long live Lord Boss!"
"Long live Boss!!!"
"Oh oh oh! For Boss, let's get number one!"
Points!
They would frantically collect points!
No one could stop their determination to get points!
The other normal villagers were also incredibly excited!
Being able to enter the mysterious spring for baptism had now become everyone's dream.
However, the current population growth rate of the territory far exceeded the daily baptism quota.
Even if they accumulated enough contribution points, relying solely on a lottery would take forever.
"Good!"
Wang Fugui waved his hand, "Everyone, depart!"
No further instructions were needed.
Aside from the legion warriors, thousands of people in the territory, regardless of gender or age, joined the collection teams, and under the guidance of their respective squad leaders, orderly and methodically left the majestic city walls, rushing towards the wilderness.