“However, there are still some issues with the recruitment of soldiers for the Black Armored Army.”
Xia Tian frowned slightly.
Solely considering the physical requirement of “2.0”, the problem wasn’t too big.
After all, there were many resources in the territory now that could enhance physique; even just eating the meat of “transformation” level creatures could strengthen one’s body.
But the “1.5” soul requirement was not so easy to meet.
Initially, Xia Tian thought that relying on the “Five Animal Play” would easily solve it, as this cultivation method could provide a dual enhancement.
However, with Da Niu’s previous experience, Xia Tian knew that even if he spent time teaching the “Five Animal Play”, not everyone would be able to “master” it!
“Why don’t I check the market?”
Xia Tian logged into the “Market” (Fang Shi).
“Hmm, have the other two ingredients for the ‘Secret Tiger Bone Wine’ been gathered already?”
The first thing Xia Tian saw was a message from a lord named “Xiu’er”, who had already collected “10 portions of Ice Dragon Grass” and “10 portions of Earth Turtle Shell”, and asked him to trade with “Golden Honey”!
“Excellent, excellent.”
“This way, I’ll be able to brew ten times more ‘Secret Tiger Bone Wine’ than before, greatly expanding the number of soldiers in the Vanguard Camp.”
Xia Tian’s expression was very satisfied.
Thanks to the population composition of Qingfeng Village, half of them were soldiers who had undergone military training.
These people would definitely have a higher pass rate when participating in the Vanguard Camp’s “rapid training.” If the territory could train a hundred Vanguard Camp soldiers, not to mention offensive capabilities, at least their defensive capabilities would be very strong!
“Market · Xiu’er: Is there anything else you value? You can trade for it with golden honey!”
After the transaction was completed, the lord on the other side spoke again.
“Could you help me keep an eye out for any resources that can quickly enhance ‘soul’?”
Xia Tian once again felt like he was “taking the initiative.” Was this the benefit of holding a special, rule-based resource?
He loved it, he loved it!
“Oh, right, there’s a potential piece of information I should tell you.”
Xia Tian thought for a moment and then informed the other party of his speculation that the arrival of historical figures would be accompanied by the second round of “Heaven and Earth Integration.”
After all, with a strategic resource like golden honey in hand, he could completely use the other party’s “Market” to exchange for many things he needed!
But if the other party was busy doing business these days and neglected to improve the territory’s combat power, and then three days later was directly overwhelmed by a large number of Otherworld creatures, then he would lose an important channel!
...“Hmm, did he really say that?”
In a valley territory dozens of miles away, Xue Baochai’s goose-egg shaped face showed wide, surprised eyes.
“Yes, Sister Bao. If monsters attack the territory, what should we do?”
The young female lord named “Xiu’er” had already changed out of her blue and white school uniform and was now wearing an ancient-style golden-blue pleated dress.
It was evident that her territory had developed very quickly in just a few days.
After all, a miraculous item like the “Market” was of immense help to a territory!
“If it’s truly as he said, that there will be a ‘second integration’ in three days, with a large number of terrifying creatures invading.”
“We must prepare. First, use the Market to stockpile a large amount of strategic resources, then rely on the valley terrain to set up defensive fortifications. Most importantly, Xiu’er, your territory still needs a general who can lead troops to fight against foreign races.”
Xue Baochai’s expression became serious.
She was good at business, but not at all at fighting!
The territory’s combat method these days had always been for Xiu’er, who possessed the “Son of the Plane” talent, to temporarily lower the “shield” defense and lure enemies in.
Then, for some strange reason, the enemies were eliminated one by one, but this clearly couldn’t last.
“Xiu’er, we must do our best to win over that female general who has formed a ‘bond’ with your territory.”
“After all, she is the only woman in Chinese history who was ennobled as a marquis based on her military achievements!”
Xue Baochai’s eyes were filled with admiration.
Even the Flying General Li Guang couldn’t be ennobled as a marquis, yet a woman could achieve “ennoblement as a marquis.” What kind of honor and strength was that?
...“Hmm, should I tell the other lords in the chat channel as well?”
After finishing the transaction, Xia Tian murmured softly.
However, after thinking about it, he decided not to for now, as it was just his own speculation and might not be correct.
Moreover, for ordinary lords, even if they knew this information, they wouldn’t have the resources or ability to “prepare for war.”
Don’t misunderstand; although he had already established a foothold in the Eternal Land, and even the ninth-tier transforming “Ink Jade Dragon Turtle” fled at the sight of him, most lords were actually still at the stage where they would flee at the sight of eighth or ninth-tier creatures!
“Hmm, I’ll claim today’s treasure chest first.”
【Statistics: Your territory completed a ‘Strive for a Human Hero Challenge’; you obtained one golden exotic treasure (Heaven and Earth Oddity); you successfully recruited one silver-tier human hero of superior potential; you recruited 505 vagrants...】
【You received a reward from the Will of Earth — a rare silver treasure chest!】
Although it wasn’t as good as yesterday’s golden treasure chest, it was still very good.
【Do you wish to expend the power of destiny to transmute the ‘rare silver treasure chest’ into gold?】
“Yes!”
After all, the territory’s accumulated destiny points had already exceeded eight thousand, so there was no need to be too frugal.
【Obtained: Weaving Workshop Blueprint (Gold), Medium Fishing Net (Blue) * 5, Simple Wood-Mud Wall Blueprint (Green), Sichuan Province Well Salt 500KG (White)!】
“Hmm, although there are few types, the quantity is large, and they are all useful.”
Xia Tian’s face showed joy.
The golden quality “Weaving Workshop,” like the “Logging Workshop,” belonged to a dual-combination type of building. It not only possessed the ability to produce cloth and fabric, but also included equipment for the production and making of various clothes.
It was important to know that Xia Tian had previously opened two clothing blueprints, “Flying Fish Robe (Gold)” and “Sparrow Gold Fur Coat (Silver),” but couldn’t make them due to lack of tools.
The people in the territory also lacked changes of clothes; even women like Pan Jinlian and Qingwen were inevitably short on clothing.
Now, this problem could finally be completely solved.
As for the wall blueprint, although it was only green quality, Xia Tian actually felt it was more valuable than the golden one.
While a golden quality wall was good, the materials required would undoubtedly be astonishing. Currently, the territory’s resources were extremely scarce, and there was no ability to build on a large scale. This simple wall, which only required wood and mud, was truly suitable and could even be completed within two or three days!
As for the thousand catties of salt from Earth, it seemed ordinary but was actually extremely important.
Before, when the territory had fewer people, Xia Tian hardly considered such daily necessities, but once the population grew, even firewood, rice, oil, and salt became significant issues.
With this salt, plus the five blue quality fishing nets, he could definitely consider catching more fish tomorrow, salting them to make dried fish, and preserving them for a rainy day!
After satisfactorily opening the treasure chest, Xia Tian decided to go to bed early to get enough rest, so he could successfully complete the “Hua Tuo Secret Realm” challenge tomorrow!
Of course, in order to break through before the “second integration.”
He also hardened his heart, abandoned the luxurious large bed in the lord’s mansion, and lay down on the “Exquisite Jade” he had taken from his lord’s space, which was more than a zhang long.
“Hmm, it actually feels quite comfortable!”
Because it had been polished by flowing water for many years, the surface of this stone was actually very flat.
Moreover, it wasn’t as cold as Xia Tian had expected; in fact, lying on it even had a faint warmth, which soothed his body and mind. Coupled with the clear fragrance emitted by the white lotuses in the pond outside the window, he quickly fell into a deep sleep!
【Received the tempering of the ‘Exquisite Jade’s’ exotic power, Physique + 0.1!】
【Received the ‘Exquisite Jade’... Soul + 0.1】
In his sleep, invisible exotic power continuously flowed into his body from the stone bed, like a gentle breeze and a trickling stream.
Every now and then, his body and soul grew stronger. Unbeknownst to him, his physique and soul both successively reached the “8.0” mark.
His level officially broke through to the ninth-tier!