As night fell, Zhou Zhengping and Li Xingteng led the team back, taking advantage of the little remaining light.
According to the map provided by the system, they traveled throughout the territory and roughly figured out the location of each area.
It must be said that after the walk, they were obviously more familiar with the environment around the territory.
I also kind of understand why Bayer asked them to go through it again.
As soon as they arrived at the territory, they noticed the difference in the territory today.
There was a group of soldiers standing at the gate and on the city wall, about 10 people, obviously on guard.
Zhou Zhengping and Li Xingteng instantly realized that these were the 20 newly recruited soldiers in the territory. They were put to use right after they were recruited?
Seeing the swift and decisive speed, both of them thought of Bayer.
Among them, Zhou Zhengping and his companions also saw many familiar faces. They were all people who had been actively hunting in the territory in recent days. It was not surprising that they could become new soldiers.
There were a few, and they had obviously just arrived in the territory today.
...
...
Among them was Cao Jingshan.
Seeing that their attention was on him, Cao Jingshan said, "I saw that there was a recruitment for soldiers, so I signed up and tried it out. I didn't expect that I would be recruited."
"This is your own ability. Work hard in the future and make our territory a better place together." Li Xingteng encouraged.
"Well, it's nice here." Cao Jingshan said seriously.
It’s not just because the people of Hope Village will rescue them and punish the bad guys, but also because Hope Village gives them hope.
"After the territory posted a job ad in the afternoon, many low-ranking people went to work on the road repairs. One of them had lost an arm, and he just wanted to give it a try. In the end, he was chosen because of his strength, and his whole spirit and energy changed."
"There are also several women who have lost their families. They have all been assigned to the cafeteria. Those with cooking skills can be chefs, while those without skills are responsible for managing the hygiene of the kitchen. They all receive different salaries. At least in the territory, they can rely on themselves to survive."
"And you, the first group of residents, are willing to take us out hunting and gathering. Everyone is saying that once the rain is over, they can form their own teams and go out. Those who are closer to the territory and have lower levels can also go and gather."
"Weapons and equipment are all here, and the prices are very low."
“…”
Cao Jingshan recounted everything he had seen in Hope Village that afternoon. "These may seem normal to you, but in the territory we were in before, everyone lived a hard life. You are really lucky to have encountered such a territory in the first place."
He no longer cares whether this territory has a lord or not.
He only knew that this territory was worth his struggle.
So, he stood here.
Most of the people who came today had the same idea as him. After experiencing hardships, they would know how to cherish.
Everyone listened with an inexplicable feeling in their hearts.
After they entered Hope Village, they had a very difficult journey. Now they realized that there are people who have a harder time than them. Suddenly they felt that they are still quite lucky.
Seeing the changing expressions of the crowd, Cao Jingshan said quickly: "I'm sorry, I was so long-winded. Seeing you reminded me of my experience during the day. At that time, I didn't think of this place as a place where I could live for a long time. I didn't expect it to change in an instant."
"It's okay." Li Xingteng and his group shook their heads. They were also very happy to see the new survivors integrated into their territory so quickly and added new strength to the territory.
"I won't disturb you anymore, please go in quickly! Lord Bayer is waiting for you!" Cao Jingshan reminded quickly.
"Um."
Without saying anything else, the group continued into the territory.
As soon as they entered the territory, they saw several conspicuous stone paths on the originally vast lawn. The end of each stone path was connected to each building. When they stepped on them, they all felt a sense of security.
The heavy rain is still falling, and it is no longer silent. Instead, there is a dripping sound that hits the stones, which gives a special healing feeling.
There was also the cafeteria not far away. Even though they were standing far away, they noticed that it was much more lively there, and people were constantly walking there.
"Hurry up, if you go too late you won't be able to eat the stir-fried pork!"
"I can't have stir-fried pork, but there's other things. Anyway, as long as it's a normal meal, it's fine."
"You have very low expectations."
"Eating tasteless barbecue and soup every day, what else can you ask for?"
"We really have no shortage of ingredients, but we lack seasonings."
"Hehe, now there are more and more people, and there will be more and more things."
"I heard that the supply will be changed tomorrow."
“…”
Watching and listening, there is a sense of happiness in the world. The dozens of people who joined today have made the territory more popular.
At this moment, Zhou Zhengping and Li Xingteng truly realized that the territory had really changed without their noticing.
But it’s getting better!
Everyone has gradually abandoned the past and started to integrate into the new life in the doomsday game world.
Soon afterwards, Bayer and others were seen in the bustling crowd.
After all, it was dinner time and everyone put down what they were doing, some went home, some went to the cafeteria. Compared with the leisure of others, Yu Ziming and his group, who were still paving the cobblestone road, stood out.
These few people in particular were staring at the cafeteria, but they didn't dare to stop what they were doing.
"Are they so well-behaved?" Li Xingteng found it a little unbelievable.
"Maybe Lord Bayer is too powerful." Zhou Zhengping pointed out the core at a glance.
He was right too.
Yu Ziming was exhausted from working in the afternoon and thought about escaping when Bayer was alone. However, he fought against dozens of them and beat them to a pulp.
In their eyes, Bayer is like a big devil, and they dare not act rashly.
Bayer, who was monitoring them, also noticed the return of Li Xingteng and his team. When they approached, he asked directly, "You're back? How's everything going?"
"We have all noted it down. We also discussed the roads to be repaired on the way..." Li Xingteng hurriedly and actively reported. From the brief time they had spent together before, as well as some changes in the territory, they knew that this was a man who acted decisively and naturally did not dare to procrastinate.
Bayer opened the territory map and listened to their words. He had already matched the location to the map in his mind. He then made some suggestions on their route. "This section of your route is too close to the rocky forest and the road is too flat. It's not conducive to concealment. Take a detour."
"Then we'll be close to the Cloud Forest, where there are more magical beasts and they appear more frequently."
"Those moving around in the periphery are only low-level monsters. This is actually a training opportunity for the residents. Although the road was built for convenient transportation, the wartime status must also be taken into consideration." Bayer reminded.
When Bayer said this, the two of them immediately remembered the territory war, nodded quickly, and modified their plans.
In this way, modifications were made along the way, and a new road was planned.
After making the decision, Bayer looked at Yu Ziming and his group and said, "You can go back to prison now."
Yu Ziming: "We can still do this for a while longer."
"The experience points you gain from road repair are enough to cover what you lose in prison. Go to bed early, as you still have tasks to do tomorrow." Bayer said expressionlessly.
It was also at this time that Yu Ziming and others noticed that their experience points had actually increased a lot.
When they looked at Bayer again, their eyes changed instantly. They were really being controlled.
Then he left obediently.
After sending them away, Bayer looked at the two and continued, "The territory has recruited 20 new soldiers. I personally selected them. I asked them to change their jobs to archers and they will be under my charge for the time being. As for you, I will also give you special training in the barracks. From tomorrow on, you will listen to me. Any questions?"
"No."
"Then you can go back and have a good rest today. You don't need to keep watch all night. Come report to me tomorrow morning."
"yes."
After saying that, Bayer left.
Then, Li Xingteng looked at the group of people behind him and said directly: "Since you can rest tonight, you can move freely!"
"Okay." After hearing this, a group of people cheered and ran to the cafeteria.
On the stone road, only Zhou Zhengping and Li Xingteng were walking slowly.
"The changes in the territory every day are visible to the naked eye." Li Xingteng looked around and sighed involuntarily. His heart was full of joy at this moment. It felt really different to watch them grow up.
"Yeah! I still remember it.
"I still remember it. Now that I think about it, it was only a few days before the end of the game, but looking back, it seems like a long time has passed."
"It's because I've been through too many things." Zhou Zhengping recalled the past few days. It was really difficult. Fortunately, he has now survived the most difficult initial period.
"But it's all in the past, and we should still focus on the future," Li Xingteng continued.
Faced with this unknown world, their future will be difficult and they need to work hard to improve their strength.
"Yeah." Zhou Zhengping nodded.
"The territory is very insightful. It has expanded the size of the army! There is also a new commander-in-chief of the military camp. Under his leadership, things will definitely get better and better in the future," Li Xingteng thought of Bayer and couldn't help but said, "But there is one thing, I suddenly have a question, do you think the system or... the lord controls the territory and the NPCs?"
Zhou Zhengping listened and was shocked. "Why would you ask that?"
"As far as we know, people from other territories all have lords in their territories, and that NPC Diana also said so." Li Xingteng responded, "I always feel that this territory should have a lord."
"But when our family of three came here, the territory already existed, and no one has come forward so far. You don't think it was one of us, do you?" Zhou Zhengping calmly pulled the family of three in.
Li Xingteng listened and said directly: "I believe you are not, I am just wondering, if there is, who could it be?"
Zhou Zhengping listened and paused, "Now that you know this, do you have any other ideas?"
Li Xingteng shook his head. "No, I don't have any idea anymore. I did have some idea before, but these few days, I found that if there is really a lord behind the scenes, then I can't compare to him. At least I can't do as well as him. I just suddenly feel very grateful."
"In that case, why bother guessing who the lord is?" Zhou Zhengping said directly.
Li Xingteng smiled and patted Zhou Zhengping's shoulder. "Well, forget it. We just need to follow the pace of the territory. I have a feeling that our territory will be very strong."
"What's there to be proud of? It would be great if I could have a chance to develop well. I'm just afraid that someone will keep an eye on me."
"Since the territory war is unavoidable, if they dare to come, we will fight them one by one or two by two. We are united as one." Li Xingteng said confidently.
Zhou Zhengping chuckled, "Yes!"
With the development of the territory to this point and taking into account all the current information, he still has some confidence.
At this time, the two people who were chatting did not know that a lord was browsing the challengeable territories with a casual look. In his opinion, those ranked after him were weaklings, not to mention those who were so far behind.
Just thinking that he could gain the other party's territory resources after the challenge, he didn't choose too far.
Finally, his eyes fell on the word "hope".
Hope, oh! how he turns it into despair.
Today is just a small chapter, I will give you two chapters tomorrow~
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