"At present, the planting area of ​​our territory is still too small. We will expand it when we advance next time." Zhou Bai continued to say to Julis.

When Zhou Bai answered, Julis waved her hand gently in the air, and Bettina and Aaron, who had been standing by, finally reacted.

Obviously, when they were chatting just now, Julis had already eliminated the possibility of others hearing it.

Zhou Bai thought that the elves in the Elf Kingdom were all very reliable, and there was no need for Julis to hide. However, he did not expect that they had already thought of it, and it was invisible.

No wonder these two didn't react when she spoke just now.

"Your territory is going to be promoted again?" Bettina knew what had just happened. Lady Julis had talked with Zhou Bai in the independent space. She didn't care. They just ignored what Lady Julis didn't want them to know. Anyway, they just needed to know that everything Lady Julis did was for their own good.

"Well, if nothing unexpected happens, it should be tonight." Zhou Bai said directly, "Before the special weather comes, we will naturally advance as many levels as possible."

"Many territories cannot be promoted just because they want to." Bettina couldn't help but say.

Originally, she didn't care much about a small town and didn't understand why Lady Julis would go to such trouble to find another human territory to cooperate with. They had watched over the Green Grassland Town and invested a lot of effort in it. It was obviously a good choice.

But after coming to Hope Town and seeing the situation in Hope Town, she understood.

...

...

I can only say that the Green Grassland Town is very good, but I hope the town will be even better.

I hope that this small town platform is really good, not to mention in the new territory, it can also fight in the original human territory.

"Because I've been preparing for promotion." Zhou Bai saw the curiosity in Bettina's eyes and responded with a smile.

The other party is curious, not picking faults.

Then she can also have a good chat.

"Can we stay here for one night?" Julis asked.

She wanted to see with her own eyes what Hope Town was capable of.

Zhou Bai paused, his eyes twinkling, "Of course."

Since the other party wants to see what Hope Town is capable of, she will give a good "performance".

The topic then returned to the main topic.

"We will provide you with unlimited seeds, just trade normally." Julis said. They were not very good at doing business and were too lazy to deal with other people.

It is said that the elves are a cold and aloof race, so let them think so!

If it weren't for the fact that the doomsday crisis would also affect the Elf Kingdom, they would not want to have any dealings with other races.

"Yeah." Zhou Bai nodded. In fact, he already had some understanding of the character of the elves.

Then, as if he had thought of something, he continued, "You seemed to have said that all the territories of the Elven Kingdom will be open to Hope Town. Does Hope Town need to make any preparations?"

Julis listened and paused. "The rest depends on their own wishes. If they apply to you, just open it up."

In fact, most of the elf territories don’t really want to interact with human territories.

The elves' thoughts on humans are - insidious and cunning.

Such stereotypes are not easily changed.

She hoped that whether the town could be recognized by the elves from other territories would depend on her ability.

"Yes." Zhou Bai nodded, then looked at the three people and said directly: "If you want to stay in Hope Town for a day, I will send someone to accompany you?"

"Okay." Julis nodded.

"Do you mind, undead?" Zhou Bai continued to ask.

“I don’t mind.” Julis said. In fact, she was also very curious about the fact that humans, undead, orcs, and goblins in Hope Town could live in harmony. It was especially magical that each race performed their duties according to their own abilities.

After getting the answer, Zhou Bai

She actually felt that Heidi and Julis had very similar personalities, and she thought they should get along well with each other.

After receiving the news, Heidi rushed over and took Julis and the other two away.

After they left, Zhou Bai looked at the endless farmland and breathed a long sigh of relief in his heart.

Only when she was alone could she sort out the information she had just learned and decide what to do next.

In this way, as I walked and thought, I unknowingly arrived at the blacksmith shop.

In the blacksmith shop, Harrison no longer managed the buying and selling affairs. His energy was completely focused on making weapons.

It can be said that his Blue Star apprentice Yu Xiaoxiao has opened his door to thermal weapons and devoted himself to research.

Zhou Bai took a look at the weapons sold in the store. Most of them were gold weapons or above. There were also quite a few platinum weapons, but silver weapons were basically nowhere to be seen.

The types of weapons cover all professions and even support personal customization.

Harrison is a senior blacksmith. Under his leadership, there are now quite a few junior and intermediate blacksmiths in the blacksmith shop.

Only a small part of them are in blacksmith shops, and most of them are still concentrated in high-level alchemy workshops and military factories.

Harrison really deserves great credit for this.

After looking around, Zhou Bai went to the advanced alchemy workshop at the back.

Harrison was indeed here.

When he saw Zhou Bai coming in, he handed the work in his hands to others and said directly to Zhou Bai: "Busy man, do you want to talk to me about something?"

"Take a look at the weapons currently in stock." Zhou Bai said.

"Don't worry! I have had people pack up and store the weapons needed for advancing to the beast tide tonight." Harrison continued.

He had known for a long time that battles in the territory would be very frequent recently, so he asked the blacksmith and workers to prepare early.

"Well, apart from these, have you and Xiaoxiao made any progress in the weapons you are researching?" Zhou Bai continued.

Harrison listened and immediately understood what Zhou Bai meant. She was here for the hot weapons.

"The gunpowder has been successfully manufactured, and we are now planning to scale up the production and produce weapons that match different types of gunpowder." Harrison introduced, "The research institute has provided some drawings, and we are now trying to manufacture them. After the production is successful, we can break them down and mass produce them."

Zhou Bai listened and finally reacted.

She seemed to have received some drawings submitted by the research institute.

Thermal weapons are divided into three types: light weapons, heavy weapons and weapons of mass destruction.

Light weapons are individual weapons, mainly rifles, that have been developed before.

Heavy weapons include artillery, tanks, armored vehicles, rockets, aircraft, warships, etc.

Weapons of mass destruction, including chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.

Among these weapons, some were not suitable for the current social context and were eliminated by Zhou Bai.

Other usable ones were also brought onto the historical stage by some people in the institute.

In addition to the original rifles, the current light weapons have also directly added semi-automatic rifles, sniper rifles, grenades and other individual weapons with stronger single-shot power.

Heavy weapons and weapons of mass destruction are currently the focus of research.

The weapons that have been developed include rocket launchers, heavy machine guns, mortars, howitzers, rocket launchers, anti-aircraft guns, etc.

These combinations are very useful both individually and collectively.

Among them, anti-aircraft guns are prepared for air defense, and flying monsters are definitely a major threat to the territory.

Tanks and armored vehicles are also being studied, but the human control is different. The current research direction is remote control.

"Has it been made?" Zhou Bai asked.

Harrison listened and nodded reservedly, "Well, grenades, rocket launchers, etc. are already available, but larger ones will take time."

Zhou Bai listened and nodded, "The progress is already very fast."

It can be said that the raw materials for gunpowder have just been found and put together, and the blueprints have just been developed. It will take time to produce results!

However, with the advanced alchemy technology in this world, the blueprints are out, and it is only a matter of time before the things are made.

Thinking about it, Zhou Bai said, "If it is manufactured, report to me immediately, and then carry out large-scale production. If you need money, just ask me directly. If you need any materials, just get them from the warehouse directly. I will spare no expense."

"...Okay." Harrison didn't know why Zhou Bai made so many weapons, but since he had given the order and the supplies and money were in place, there was only one thing to do: do it!

"By the way, try to reduce the reliance on magic for these weapons. I mean, in the later stages, it would be best if they could be operated without magic." Zhou Bai continued.

No one knows whether magic will disappear in the future, but at least we can make some preparations now.

"...Okay." Harrison agreed, but after listening to Zhou Bai's words, he had some guesses in his mind as to whether something had happened.

By the way, before he became an undead, he also received a new notice from the territory to reduce the reliance on magic in weapon manufacturing.

After thinking about it, Harrison also said this matter, "Is it related to the Doomsday Crisis?"

At this point in time, this is the only one Harrison can contact.

After Zhou Bai learned the information from Harrison, he was also very surprised.

It turns out that the Dwarf Kingdom also knows about it!

Then he nodded and said, "Yes, the special weather will bring changes to the magic power of the Stan continent and reduce the magical elements."

Harrison listened and frowned unconsciously, "Is it so troublesome?"

Even though they are a tribe of dwarves who focus on crafting, they have to admit one thing, that is the importance of magic elements to them.

It can be said that many of the weapons they have ever created require magic power.

Even when he was making weapons, he couldn't escape magic. Even if he didn't have magic himself, he had to borrow magic to process some materials.

Without magic, many things would be difficult to accomplish.

The most important thing is that this is a magical world. A magical world without magic will be absolutely subversive in the end.

Harrison already felt the seriousness of the situation.

"Mr. Mayor, did you just come here after entertaining the elves from the Elf Kingdom?" Harrison continued. The big news that the elves were visiting Hope Town was bound to spread.

Originally, he just expressed his hope for the "wide range of friends" in the small town, but now, he really can't help but think about it.

Zhou Bai was surprised by Harrison's sensitivity. He sighed and said, "I got the news from them. So the future of our territory is in your hands!!!"

Zhou Bai said the last sentence very seriously.

The future military weapons logistics of their territory would be in Harrison's hands.

Harrison: “…”

He suddenly felt a huge pressure.

However, a sense of excitement quietly arose in my heart.

Because he learned more in Hope Town than he had in the past few decades.

It is also very beneficial to his growth as a blacksmith.

He also feels a great sense of accomplishment when he thinks that so many creative things have been created by his hands.

"Leave it to me! I'll do my best!" Harrison said seriously.

Suddenly I thought of the very tongue-twisting sentence that my apprentice mentioned.

A gentleman will die for his friend.

"Thank you. The next task may be a bit heavy. If you need more manpower, you can apply to the Personnel Management Office and we will arrange it for you." Zhou Bai continued.

"Yeah." Harrison nodded, and then said, "In fact, if everything goes well with my people, they may come to you soon. If you hire them, the efficiency will be much higher."

"Okay, I'll wait for the news." Zhou Bai said.

Afterwards, Zhou Bai did not delay Harrison and continued his work.

After coming out of the advanced alchemy workshop, Zhou Bai quietly went to find his mother.

"What's wrong?" Ding Qiurou was calculating on the abacus. Seeing Zhou Bai coming to find her, she hurriedly asked with concern.

"Take a look and buy some more ores recently, especially those related to weapons." Zhou Bai instructed.

"Okay, Tiantian Xiangshang Village just gave me a lot of ore lists. I'll go ask Harrison which ones he needs." Ding Qiurou said, and then looked at Zhou Bai, "Is the situation difficult now?"

"Well, it's quite tricky. I'll feel at ease only if I have more weapons." Zhou Bai nodded.

She wondered if it was now called pyrophobia.

Anyway, she just wants to stock up, stock up more of everything.

"Buy whatever you want! Mom will give you money." Ding Qiurou looked at Zhou Bai's serious expression, smiled, and started operating directly on her control panel.

Soon, Zhou Bai received a system message.

[Hope Village resident Ding Qiurou gives you 1,000,000 gold coins. Do you accept it? ]

Zhou Bai looked at the several zeros above and was completely stunned! !

She knew her parents were rich, but she really didn't know they had so much money!

Just 10 billion casually?

This amount of money is more than what is in her territory account!

"Mom, this is too much! I feel a little guilty about accepting it." Zhou Bai couldn't help but say.

"Anyway, your father and I will leave all our money to you in the end. We didn't show off our wealth before, but since you can shoulder the responsibility yourself, I didn't give it to you. But now, during this special period, you can take it! Stock up on some things, because now is the time to spend gold coins, and I still have a lot! Come to me for it when you're done???" Ding Qiurou said directly, "Your father also agreed to this. I was going to give you two million gold coins, but your father said that if you can spend the one million, I'll give you the rest."

Zhou Bai: "Then I'll take it!"

"Um."

"Mom, how much assets do you and Dad have??? Forget it, don't tell me, I'll just take the money." Zhou Bai always felt that her parents' financial resources were a little beyond her imagination!

【yes. 】

After receiving the money from his mother, Zhou Bai left.

If she didn't leave, she felt like she was going to drift away.

However, with this extra one million gold coins, she suddenly felt that she no longer had to worry about weapons and food.

Immediately, Zhou Bai went to Bayer's office.

After closing the door, Zhou Bai discussed his plan with Bayer.

"I'll ask Zhong Yongnian and the others to go around and buy them!" Bayer said without hesitation, "As long as you have money, there's nothing you can't buy. At this time, it doesn't matter if it's a little more expensive. Besides, our ability to make money is not weak!"

Bayer had some knowledge of his territory's financial capabilities. When he learned that Zhou Bai had received another 1 million gold coins, his confidence was overflowing.

He suddenly felt that for his lord to become a lord, money was probably an important criterion.

Although I am not that rich, my parents are rich!

"I really didn't know before..." Zhou Bai said helplessly.

"I understand!" Bayer said.

Zhou Bai was a little speechless when she looked at Bayer. She felt that Bayer had been led astray by the residents of Blue Star. This catchphrase was simply outrageous.

"Just buy whatever you like! Buy more strategic materials." Zhou Bai instructed.

"I will ask the External Management Office and the Commercial Management Office to hold a meeting to discuss what supplies to buy. I will notify you when a decision is made." Bayer said directly. At this time, brainstorming is the only way to go.

"Yeah." Zhou Bai nodded.

Now that she has more and more people under her, it is becoming easier and easier for her to handle affairs.

Afterwards, after discussing some details with Bayer, Zhou Bai returned to his office.

I started to deal with the various documents handed over by my subordinates. I looked at them one by one, signed those that needed to be signed, understood those that needed to be understood, and then distributed them.

After doing all this, it was already noon.

Zhou Bai went straight to the cafeteria to eat.

After the upgrade, the cafeteria in Hope Town has two more floors, a total of three floors, and many more windows.

The chefs there have gradually transformed from ordinary chefs into chefs who can create special effects.

After all, when Hope Town was recruiting lifestyle professionals, many chefs applied. Soon after arriving, they were conquered by the food culture and treatment of Hope Town, and then they took root in Hope Town.

These chefs not only serve the canteen, but also go to various snack shops.

So I hope that the food in this town will not only be delicious, but also have some special effects, which can be considered an extra surprise.

These new chefs will even improve the food.

I hope the small town’s food will also become more popular.

It can be said that no tourist can leave without holding their stomachs to enjoy the delicious food.

For some staff members in the Lord's Mansion and factory in Hope Town, it is more convenient to eat in the cafeteria.

It’s a full meal, convenient, delicious, and can restore energy. These factors combined are like a superb buff.

When Zhou Bai arrived at the cafeteria on the first floor, it was packed with people.

"I'm starving. I finally have a bite to eat."

"From this morning till now, I have been exhausted both mentally and physically!"

"I can't help it. I've been busy lately."

"I can only eat more to replenish my energy, and then buy some snacks later."

"Luckily this meal has a special effect. After eating it, I feel full of energy and I can still work hard!"

“I’ve been very busy lately!”

"Everyone is busy! But seeing the territory prospering under our efforts, I feel that our struggle is worth it."

"That's right."

"Hey, I heard that the territory is preparing to advance to the Beast Tide. Didn't they just advance?"

"Because the conditions are met! We have accepted the surrender of two village-level territories."

"It's definitely a good idea to take refuge in Hope Town. I heard that there are many village-level territories out there looking for refuge!"

"Survival of the fittest, there's nothing we can do about it, who wants a less secure future?"

“It’s good to integrate resources.”

“Fortunately, we hope that the town belongs to someone who can integrate other people’s resources, rather than being chosen by others.”

"So we still have to work hard! Work hard to make the territory stronger."

"I'm done eating. I'm going to be the liver emperor."

"I have to pack for my team! They are going to save this little time on the road."

“…”

Zhou Bai was in the cafeteria, listening to the words of these staff members, and suddenly felt that the burden on him had become heavier.

I couldn't help but sigh in my heart.

I originally thought that I could work diligently to upgrade to a small town and take my time, slowly punching the town of Sulik and stepping onto the city of Loviisa. However, I encountered a major change and had to speed up the process.

With the development accelerating, everyone from top to bottom has to work hard!

After the town is promoted to level 3, bonuses will be given to all staff members!!!

She is rich now!!!

Afterwards, after eating and drinking, Zhou Bai prepared to go back to the lord's mansion to continue working.

The residents of the territory have worked so hard! As the lord, she also has to work hard to roll it up.

As a result, Zhou Bai saw a new notification from the system just after he sat down.

[Dear host, a large number of residents from Guangshui Village and Yuxi Village have entered the Hope Town area, please pay attention! ]

Looking at this notice, Zhou Bai's eyes lit up.

I originally thought it would arrive in the evening, but I didn't expect it to arrive earlier.

In this way, perhaps the town will be able to start dealing with the advancing beast tide before dark.

The brighter the day, the more opportunities there are for the residents of Hope Town to show their talents!

It was also at this time that there were two new notifications in the Task Center.

【Luo Ziqian, the lord of Guangshui Village, enters Hope Town through the mission center.】

[Yuxi Village Lord Bei Wenkang enters Hope Town through the mission center. ]

Obviously, these two people were also estimating the time to arrive at Hope Town.

Thinking about this, Zhou Bai stood up and went directly to the mission center.

Just happened to meet Luo Ziqian and Bei Wenkang.

Seeing Zhou Bai coming to greet them, Bei Wenkang actually felt flattered.

"Mr. Mayor, what are you doing..."

"I'll go with you to welcome the residents." Zhou Bai said directly, "We will be a family from now on."

No matter you are the first or the later ones, once you enter the gate of Hope Town, you are a person of Hope Town.

Bei Wenkang and Luo Ziqian nominally belong to Yuxi Village and Guangshui Village, but in fact they are also part of Hope Town.

It has to be said that they were both deeply touched when they heard these words!

Yes! From now on, I will be a member of Hope Town, and I will rise and fall with Hope Town.

"By the way, let me tell you something good. Hope Town and Bilar City in the Elf Kingdom have opened up to each other. The Elf Kingdom will also provide Hope Town with vegetable and fruit seeds with special effects. I will provide all the seeds needed for the farmlands in your two territories! The vegetables and fruits you grow will be purchased by Hope Town. As for the profits from the purchase, you can handle them as you wish." Zhou Bai said directly.

"By the way, I will also send a team of soldiers to guard your territory so that you don't have to worry." Zhou Bai added.

Originally, the two sides discussed normal food cooperation, but now that they have cost-effective seeds, it is natural for them to choose the Elf Kingdom.

Bei Wenkang and Luo Ziqian's joining Hope Town was a great help to Hope Town. Zhou Bai would naturally give them benefits within his ability.

As for the latter, it can be considered a mutual achievement. I hope the town needs a place to train troops, and the territory they control needs someone to guard it. It is a win-win situation.

Bei Wenkang and Luo Ziqian listened and looked at each other, with a hint of joy in their eyes.

They really have found a big golden thigh!!!

Who? Who wants the town to be so generous!!!