In the next few days, the number of people Zhou Bai received who became professionals showed an upward trend, with the number increasing day by day.

Just when Zhou Bai thought everything would go smoothly, the doomsday game came.

Zhou Bai got up early as usual to summon the NPC, but he didn't expect that when he opened the door, all he saw was white. A thin layer of snow had accumulated on the ground in the territory, and the biting cold wind blew in his face.

Zhou Bai closed the door without thinking, then returned to his room and put on the three-piece cold-resistant suit he had prepared in advance.

Although it was sunny in the territory during this period, after the last rainy day, she bought a lot of materials that were only available in special weather conditions from the system mall and asked Diana to prepare 100 copies each, and then hung them in the tailor shop one after another.

As for the price, Zhou Bai simply listed it at a high price. After all, the materials were expensive, so the price of the goods couldn't be cheap. The reason for doing so was also to fleece some of the "rich" people in the territory.

After all, if you buy equipment in advance, you can seize the opportunity in such weather.

Those who are willing to buy in advance are definitely among the best in the territory. They can also collect more special materials for the territory and save money for Zhou Bai.

Zhou Bai naturally bought it in advance, and asked her mother to buy it as well.

This time, it came in handy.

...

...

Once you put on the clothes, the warmth-retaining effect is excellent.

Afterwards, he went straight to her parents' room and woke them up.

When they woke up, they were still a little dazed.

"What's wrong?" Zhou Zhengping asked.

"Today is turning into a snowy day. It's snowing heavily outside and the temperature will slowly drop. You should quickly change into your cold-resistant suits." Zhou Bai reminded.

After hearing what Zhou Bai said, the two of them indeed felt that the temperature in the room seemed to have dropped a lot.

When they got dressed and opened the door, they looked outside and couldn't help shivering.

It looks cold!

"Fortunately I listened to you and bought it early, otherwise I would have suffered." Ding Qiurou quickly turned around and put on her cold-resistant clothes. Although her body was hot at this time, a puff of mist came out when she spoke.

"How many cold-resistant clothes are there?" Zhou Zhengping looked at the heavy snow, felt the temperature around him, and frowned slightly.

"Except for those reserved for the soldiers, there are only 100 sets for each type of weather. Even if Diana and her apprentices work immediately, it is impossible to supply them all at once." Zhou Bai said. Diana has been really busy during this period and has been working non-stop every day. It is already good enough that she can prepare some equipment for various weather conditions in advance.

"Then you should issue the task and acquisition notice right now!" Zhou Zhengping said directly, and made preparations to go out immediately.

"Yes." Zhou Bai said, and immediately issued the task of collecting materials and updated the acquisition announcement.

[Task: Picking special materials]

[Nature: Snow-limited mission]

[Rewards: Harvest belongs to the individual (residents); salary increase by 20% (soldiers)]

[Target of execution: Soldiers (mandatory), all residents (voluntary)]

[Note: The props for the soldiers' snowy trip will be provided free of charge by the territory. Please go to the tailor shop to pick them up. In addition, the special materials belong to the territory. ]

[Purchase honeysuckle, 5 copper coins per flower]

[Purchase cedar resin, 10 copper coins/unit]

【……】

As soon as he received the task notification, Zhou Zhengping went out directly wearing the same rainy hat he wore last time. Not surprisingly, he received a notification of reduced health points. However, for a professional who had been promoted, this amount of health points was nothing.

"Breakfast..." Ding Qiurou said hurriedly.

"Wife, you continue to rest in the house. I'm going to eat at the restaurant." Zhou Zhengping's words came directly from the wind and snow.

At this time, after Zhou Zhengping, many professionals in the residential area also hurried out after receiving the news. Most people still used the rain-proof equipment they had worn last time, which at least provided a little protection.

These people already know the routines of the territory. Although it is a bit more expensive, being able to go out one step earlier is also an advantage. Every day is one day longer than others. Over the years, you will definitely be much ahead.

As for the other professionals, after the experience of the last rainy day, they knew that the territory had been prepared, so they were not in a hurry. Many of them just stayed in the room and lit the brazier to keep warm, waiting for the tailor to make new clothes before going out.

Some ordinary residents who have not yet advanced to become professionals immediately began to study the business opportunities.

The production of the tailor shop in the territory cannot keep up, and many people must be cold now.

Immediately, some people tried to make warm clothes and quilts at home using animal skins and linens.

As for worrying about not being able to go out and going hungry on snowy days, that doesn't exist in Hope Village.

There are even many Buddhist people who plan to give themselves a short day off and invite friends to sit around the fire together.

"Let's gather some wood together to keep warm. That way we can hold out a little longer. At noon, we can all have hotpot together!"

"Okay!"

In an instant, the residential area became lively.

Ding Qiurou looked at the situation outside and smiled knowingly.

After this period of time, everyone's ability to withstand pressure has really improved a lot.

Then he prepared to light a fire in the stove in the house.

As a result, when he turned around, he saw Zhou Bai with a worried look on his face. "What's wrong? Is there anything else?"

"With weather like this, the migration of residents will be hindered. These few days are the critical period for receiving the population." Zhou Bai said directly.

As of now, the territory's population is 872.

There are only 5 days left in the countdown to the novice protection period.

This means that, in addition to the 16 places occupied by Undead NPCs and Orc NPCs, she must absorb 112 people within 4 days. Originally, at a normal speed, she would be able to advance to the territory before the novice protection period.

But now, not necessarily.

"Then what should we do?" Ding Qiurou listened and became a little nervous. She knew that Zhou Bai had started his career and sold silver equipment during this period in order to improve the strength of the territory as soon as possible and deal with the beast tide during the upgrade.

If something goes wrong, the next plan will be affected, which will cause a chain reaction.

"There is only one way. Send people to take the initiative and go to farther places to look for survivors. We can even go to other territories... to poach people." Zhou Bai had thought of this contingency plan before.

After all, Zhou Bai is still quite confident about the current construction of his territory.

Especially recently, many residents have come from other territories. They were oppressed in other territories and were unwilling to stay. There are also many people who want to leave but dare not leave.

If someone went to pick it up, it would definitely be different.

Ding Qiurou was stunned for a moment when she heard Zhou Bai's idea, then she smiled, "Okay, it can be considered as saving people."

"Yeah." Zhou Bai nodded. She thought so too. It was not a bad thing for both parties!

After thinking it over, Zhou Bai continued to issue tasks.

[Mission: Carry out an outing mission with the Undead NPCs and absorb at least 112 residents into the territory]

【Nature: Temporary Task】

[Rewards: Contribution, copper coins, cold-resistant equipment, sleeping bags, etc.]

[Target of execution: All residents (those who know the location of other territories are given priority)]

[Requirements: Professional]

This time she gave out quite a lot of rewards.

Not to mention the cold-resistant equipment, the sleeping bag was obtained by her father when he killed a level 9 Night Blade Leopard last time. He gave her the blueprint after he came back. Considering that she had no plans to go out, she did not go online. This time it may come in handy.

Then, after seeing the task on his personal dashboard, Zhou Bai

At this moment, Zhou Bai walked towards the NPC gathering place openly.

Bayer and other NPCs

"Lord, is this for upgrading the territory to level 2?" Dennis asked directly from the side. Obviously, he also guessed it.

"It's snowing heavily today, so humans will most likely not migrate. If they don't migrate, no one will join the territory, and if the number of people is not enough, they won't be able to advance." Heidi added.

"In that case, why don't we send out our Undead Legion and let those orcs join us? Can they do good things?" Alick said dissatisfiedly. He still couldn't like those orcs. They were lazy and greedy for money. It was unpleasant to look at them.

Bayer listened to their words and said directly: "Not all orcs are like that. Baker and Aina are good. Besides, the lord is prepared for the orcs."

Zhou Bai specifically assigned these two sheep-headed men to Bayer's team. At first, he thought it was troublesome, but these two sheep-headed men were really different. Following behind their army, they always worked obediently nearby, either collecting seeds of vegetables and fruits, or capturing small monsters for research. It was very pleasant to work with them.

"Does the lord want to see the orcs' performance before deciding whether to continue employing them?" Dennis asked sharply after hearing Bayer's words.

Bayer glanced at him without commenting, apparently agreeing with what he said.

The others understood instantly.

Then, Bayer gave the task, "Go to their house and call for help."

Heidi and the others listened and sent their men directly.

Now the entire undead army is divided into 4 teams.

The infantry team is managed by Heidi, a 19th-level junior magician. After all, she is the highest-level undead here, only one step away from being a mid-level magician, and is in charge of 10 magicians with high damage values.

The shield soldiers are managed by another 18th-level junior magician, Frey, who is in charge of 5 magicians with high defense values.

The archery team was led by archers Alick and Simmons, with a total of 15 archers.

The last team is Dennis, who is on a team alone.

After a while, 32 orc NPCs came to Bayer one after another, led by Lucas and O'Neill. There was nothing unusual about their expressions, but behind them, there were obviously a few pig-headed men who looked tired and lazy.

One of Heidi's subordinates whispered something in her ear, and then Heidi whispered in Bayer's ear, "Those pig-headed people were called here by O'Neill and Lucas themselves."

Bayer looked at Lucas and O'Neal in surprise. After not seeing them for a while, their attitudes towards Hope Village had changed a little.

Thinking about it, Bayer said directly: "Lucas, O'Neill, you two should each lead a team into the infantry team and the shield team! You should know the mission, any questions?"

"No." The two had no objection.

During this period of time, they have been working with the human soldier team and have felt a lot of things that made them take Hope Village seriously. When they saw the mission today, they knew that this might be their chance, a chance to form an independent team instead of being broken up.

Anyway, they will perform well in this mission. As for Paul, the tribesmen who followed them have become lax during this period of time, but he doesn't even listen to them. Relying on the one or two level difference, they really can't give them orders.

O'Neal glanced at Lucas beside him. Is it true that someone will be fired after this mission?

Just as O'Neill was thinking this, the pig-headed Paul spoke up, "I have. On behalf of us pig-headed people, I want to say that we don't want to go on such a long mission. We'd better follow the human soldiers."

As Paul spoke, his big head was particularly firm.

Bayer listened, his eyes narrowed slightly.

It was also at this time that Zhou Bai came over.

She didn't expect to see the orc NPC slacking off as soon as she came over, so she just hummed and interrupted, "Are you sure?"

Suddenly, they heard Zhou Bai's voice, and a group of NPCs looked over. Bayer and others immediately saluted.

Zhou Bai nodded and looked at the pig-headed man Paul.

"Sure, we're fine following the human soldiers."

Zhou Bai thought about what Zhou Zhengping had mentioned to him last night, that once they left the territory, the pig-headed people would basically take the opportunity to slip away, and then vaguely hand over some materials at night. Then he looked at the uneasy bull-headed people and said directly, "Okay."

Paul listened and a fat smile suddenly appeared on his face. He knew it.

As a result, the next moment, the smiling face froze in place.

[Your employer, Hope Village, has terminated your employment and you are about to return to your territory, Ocas.]

“I don’t want to be terminated, I am willing to…” Before Paul could finish his words, he disappeared on the spot with his seven tribesmen.

Watching their disappearing figures, Zhou Bai began to think in his mind. The orc NPCs summoned from the Beast God Temple these days were very evenly distributed. He wondered if she would send more pig-headed men after she terminated her employment with the pig-headed men.

Putting this thought aside, Zhou Bai looked at the surprised O'Neill and other orcs and asked directly: "Do you have any questions about the mission?"

The orcs shook their heads frantically.

They were all just junior warriors, and their lives in their original territories were definitely not as good as those in Hope Village. Now what they did every day was not difficult at all. Under such circumstances, they definitely did not want to leave.

Speaking of which, they knew about the pig-headed man's laziness and were thinking about whether to follow suit! Next, they definitely wouldn't dare to do it again!

Seeing that they had no objections, Zhou Bai looked at Bayer and said, "This mission is now fully entrusted to you. Someone should come to you later. You can choose the person yourself!"

As he spoke, Zhou Bai gave out a lot of cold-resistant suits and sleeping bags.

"Well, don't worry!" Bayer assured immediately after getting the things.

"Then I'll leave." Zhou Bai noticed that someone was coming this way and said directly. She really wanted to go out for a walk with them, but now the territory needed her as the lord, so she could only leave it to Bayer.

The undead NPCs are not afraid of the low temperatures on snowy days, and they are the most suitable candidates.

As for the people who followed them, they had cold-resistant equipment to use alternately and sleeping bags to keep the temperature constant at night. They could be there for two or three days without any problems even if it snowed.

Soon, Zhou Bai, who was leaving, met several residents who came to register.

"Boss, why did you leave?"

Zhou Bai listened and said helplessly: "They want people from other territories. I have always been in Hope Village, so I am not suitable."

"Oh oh." The others listened, and some of the inexperienced people gave up directly, and the rest swarmed towards Bayer.

Zhou Bai also saw Zhong Yongnian among them.

Such a hardworking person, why doesn’t he want to work hard today and go to other territories?

Although he felt surprised, everyone has their own choices. Zhou Bai quickly put it out of his mind and left the territory directly.

On this side, Bayer has already started interviewing.

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