“Since you don’t mind, my lord, I, Wu Song, am willing to serve you wholeheartedly!”
Wu Song didn’t hesitate much before choosing to join.
In fact, after Wu Song killed the tiger, he hadn’t spoken, not because he was exhausted from the outburst, but because he was secretly observing Xia Tian.
He wanted to understand the temperament of this lord, and from Xia Tian’s conversation with the refugees, he determined that he was not a harsh and ungrateful lord, making him a suitable person to pledge allegiance to.
Of course, he also had no other choice; a group of people always needed a place to settle down.
A message appeared in his mind: “You have recruited a silver-tier hero with top potential. Territory luck +1000!”
“Hiss, 1000 points of luck?” Xia Tian was shocked and almost couldn’t maintain his composure.
This was because his territory’s initial luck was only 100 points, and recruiting Wu Song alone instantly multiplied it by 10.
It was important to know that a lord’s skills and talents all required “luck” to activate.
To a certain extent, territory luck represented the “Earth Will’s” willingness to assist the lord!
Should he say, as expected of a hero with top potential!
“By the way, what criteria are used to judge potential?” Xia Tian was curious.
“For humans in the Sea of Illusions, it mainly depends on their popularity and fame.
For historical figures in the Land of Reality, it is also influenced by their historical achievements and their own abilities!”
Xia Tian understood.
Like Wu Song, he was not only a character from the Water Margin but also a historical figure, and his popularity and fame were both top-tier, which is why his potential was so high!
“My lord, we are also willing to join your territory!”
After Wu Song agreed, the rest of the refugees immediately swarmed forward, and as more and more “refugees” chose to join the territory, a series of prompt messages appeared in Xia Tian’s mind.
“You have recruited a white-tier ordinary human. Territory luck +5.”
“You have recruited a green-tier human elite. Territory luck +10.”
“You have recruited a blue-tier talent with medium potential. Territory luck +54.”
“You have recruited a blue-tier talent with low potential. Territory luck +25.”
Besides Wu Song, there were even a blue-tier talent with medium potential and another with low potential among the refugees, which pleasantly surprised Xia Tian.
And when he saw Wu Dalang, who was less than five feet tall and had an honest face, and Pan Jinlian, who was by Wu Dalang’s side and immediately lowered her head when his gaze fell upon her, yet whose brief glimpse was stunning, he suddenly understood!
Speaking of which, if Xia Tian remembered correctly, Wu Dalang and Pan Jinlian were also real historical figures.
Pan Jinlian was originally the daughter of a prefect, well-educated and a model of a virtuous wife, while Wu Dalang was not a “three-inch dwarf” but a dignified man who passed the imperial examination and served as the county magistrate of Yanggu County, a highly praised good official.
However, the two who descended upon the “Eternal Land” were clearly based on their most “widely known” images.
People derived from the “Sea of Illusions” are primarily influenced by “ability, popularity, and fame.”
Although Wu Dalang and Pan Jinlian couldn’t compare to Wu Song in terms of ability and popularity, their fame alone was household, so it was reasonable for them to become blue-tier “talents.”
Moreover, since they were talents, they had their outstanding qualities.
“Wu Zhi (Blue)” “Level: Fifth-tier” “Physique: 0.7” “Soul: 1.3” “Traits: Honest Person (honest, hardworking), Steamed Bun Sustenance (steamed buns made are more filling)” “Skills: Steamed Bun Making (Expert)” “Description: A blue-tier talent with low potential, with a small chance of becoming a silver-tier hero.”
Because of his short stature, Wu Dalang’s physique attribute was even lower than some women’s, but his soul attribute was not low.
Most importantly, he possessed an “expert” level skill—making steamed buns.
It made sense; due to his image, Wu Dalang naturally dedicated himself to his only craft and sole means of livelihood, reaching the “expert” level, which was perfectly reasonable!
“Wu Dalang’s trait could solve the problem of ‘military rations’ in the future.”
It was important to know that ancient steamed buns were a type of military ration, and the steamed buns made by Wu Dalang made people feel fuller more easily, making him a master at saving food!
Compared to Wu Dalang, Pan Jinlian’s attributes were even more “splendid.”
“Pan Jinlian (Blue)” “Level: Fifth-tier” “Physique: 0.8” “Soul: 1.4” “Traits: Nimble Hands (handmade items are exquisite and eye-catching), Fox-like Beauty (outstanding beauty, draws attention)” “Skills: Tailoring (Proficient)” “Description: Originally a maid from a wealthy family, she was forced to marry Wu Dalang as his wife because her beauty offended the mistress.”
Almost all women in ancient times were skilled in needlework, and tailoring clothes was second nature to them.
Xia Tian remembered that in “Water Margin,” Pan Jinlian was particularly skilled at sewing clothes, and it was also because she helped Madam Wang make clothes that a series of subsequent events unfolded, leading to “Dalang, it’s time to take your medicine.”
Therefore, a “proficient” level skill was not an exaggeration at all.
Moreover, in the early stages of a territory, a tailor was a more indispensable profession than a chef.
For example, if Xia Tian himself couldn’t open clean clothes from treasure chests, he would inevitably have to ask Pan Jinlian to custom-make them.
Pan Jinlian was a talent with medium potential, with a certain chance of becoming a silver-tier hero, and although Wu Dalang was a talent with low potential, he also had the possibility of becoming a silver-tier hero.
Therefore, their joining added over 50 points of luck to the territory!
“It seems that famous figures can greatly increase territory luck, and the ‘Overlord’s Demeanor’ talent seems even stronger than imagined.”
Xia Tian somewhat regretted not choosing “Overlord’s Demeanor,” but then he reconsidered.
If he hadn’t had “Midas Touch,” he wouldn’t have been able to recruit a silver-tier hero and two blue-tier talents all at once.
Not to mention, Xia Tian later discovered seven “green-tier” human elites among the refugees, possessing skills such as “stonemasonry, carpentry, planting, and weaving”!
“These aren’t just refugees; they’re a mobile treasure trove of talents! The golden summoning scroll’s effect is too powerful!” Xia Tian’s eyes gleamed with excitement.
At this moment, in the “chat channel,” it could be seen that refugees from other territories were also arriving.
“Question: What do I do if the summoned refugees are unwilling to join the territory?”
“Help! Why are the refugees I summoned a bunch of zombies? No, to be precise, they are infected humans.
They say a virus outbreak occurred in their world, and they all mutated… Now a bunch of zombie-humans are surrounding my territory’s shield, and I’m really scared!”
“How do I deal with refugees eating too much? My refugees are a group of boat trackers, and they eat too fiercely.
One person eats three rations; at this rate, I’ll run out of food soon.”
“Above, you should know that boat trackers were the best source of soldiers in ancient times.
They are strong and endure hardship, and with a little training, they become qualified soldiers.
Yet you’re complaining! Unlike me, the refugees I recruited are a group of fleeing palace maids, and there’s even some princess among them, who is helpless and can’t even feed herself!”
“Damn it, the lucky lord above, ‘Brown James’ from the United States expresses real envy.”
“Real envy +1, Sakura, Kazuo Tanaka.”
“Real envy +2, Huaxia, Yang Wei…”
Various refugees from different worlds and with different professions and identities sparked a wave of enthusiastic discussion among the new lords.
“Holy cow, I hit the jackpot. Among the refugees I summoned, there’s a seventh-tier talent nicknamed ‘Ghost Leg Seven,’ who kicked a leopard blocking my territory entrance to death.”
“Very good, among my refugees, there’s a hero.
Although only fifth-tier, he was a cannon foundry in his original world.
In the future, I might be able to create battleship cannons and restore the glory of my British Empire!”
“Which world is Tanya from? Has anyone heard of her!”
Especially some “European Emperors” who unexpectedly acquired talents or even heroes by recruiting refugees, or lords with special talent recruitment abilities, made others drool with envy.
However, most of these “heroes” were not very famous, and their levels were generally around six or seven.
The only eighth-tier hero was an Indian priest with very high soul attributes, but utterly useless in the mortal stage!
“Huh, how did you know I recruited the ninth-tier Wu Song? And that he killed an eighth-tier demon-blooded fierce tiger with just three or four punches?”
This made Xia Tian really want to show off in the regional channel.
However, after thinking about it, he decided against it.
Although everyone originated from Earth and were children of destiny, there might still be competition between them.
Having such a powerful hero at the start, who could serve as a main force, and developing quietly to get rich in the early stages, would definitely be much better than bragging recklessly!
The only regret was that because Wu Song killed the purple-patterned fierce tiger before joining the territory, Xia Tian didn’t see a reward treasure chest appear from the tiger’s corpse.