Everyone who received the news immediately put down their work and rushed over.
Zhou Zhengping and Ding Qiurou are no exception.
But when he entered the office, he couldn't help but look at Zhou Bai several more times, and only felt relieved when he saw that she was not injured.
But I knew in my heart that something big must have happened.
It was definitely not simple that Zhou Bai held a group meeting as soon as he came back.
After sitting down, many people also focused their eyes on Zhou Bai.
This time, he discovered something strange about Zhou Bai.
They felt that Zhou Bai's aura had become much stronger, and it was not just a little bit stronger.
Has Zhou Bai become a high-level professional?
He really deserves to be called the King of Rolls!
...
...
While everyone was thinking, Zhou Bai spoke up, "Everyone should know that the special weather is coming, right?"
Everyone nodded. Everyone knew that the territory had been frantically stockpiling special materials to make various weapons and equipment for special weather conditions.
Because of Hope Town's urgent attitude, many territories also followed suit.
Therefore, many merchants will come to Hope Town from afar just to sell these special materials.
The prices of special materials have now stabilized in Hope Town.
Although it is much more expensive than usual, it is still within the acceptable range for many people.
Merchants are also very clear that if the price is higher and exceeds the psychological bottom line of many people, they will not be able to sell it. When special weather comes, the price of special materials is likely to fall again and again.
Back to the topic, everyone's attention was immediately focused on Zhou Bai's question.
Is there something wrong with the special weather this time?
"I plan to upgrade the territory to a level 3 town before the special weather arrives. The conditions required for a level 2 town have been met, and the conditions required for a level 3 town should be met soon." Zhou Bai said directly.
After the words were spoken, the whole audience was silent for a moment.
"Why are you so anxious?" Zhou Zhengping asked first.
He knew his daughter's personality and knew she had always taken a steady and cautious approach. Although she hoped the town's population would explode and the conditions had been met, she would not choose this time under normal circumstances.
"This is the suggestion given to me by Filia's grandfather. We should upgrade the territory as much as possible before the special weather arrives." Zhou Bai said, and directly threw Su Yaso out.
The dragon clan has enough deterrent power.
Sure enough, as soon as these words were spoken, everyone's expressions became more serious.
"What is the reason?"
"Filia's grandfather didn't tell me directly, but I guessed based on some information I learned before that there is also a doomsday crisis in the Stan Continent, and this crisis is approaching. The special weather this time may be the beginning. In addition to the special weather, there may be unusual movements of Warcraft. Warcraft may soon lift the restrictions on territory levels, which means that high-level Warcraft, even holy-level Warcraft, may appear near the village. Their appearance becomes... random." Zhou Bai stated simply.
But every word she said hit everyone's heart like a heavy blow.
This was a bit too much of a shock for them.
Obviously, before today, they were thinking about how to expand their territory, how to make more money from the territory, and how to make the territory develop better.
The results today tell them that reality will not give them any chances and the crisis has quietly arrived.
They didn't think Zhou Bai would exaggerate.
Bayer's voice became hoarse. "Will things change immediately once the special weather comes?"
Others couldn't help but prick up their ears.
This is really not good news!
"I think so, but these changes may not be the worst. The worst situation we initially thought might be the best. Anyway, we have to prepare for the worst." Zhou Bai said calmly, "In fact, it's very good that we can get the news in advance. Anyway, we should prepare as soon as possible."
It can only be said that this is also a consolation that Zhou Bai gave himself. At least he did not face the crisis without knowing anything.
"Are there many territories that know about this?" Zhong Yongnian asked pointedly.
There must be many territories hidden like theirs!
The lower the territory, the less one knows.
"I'm afraid not many. Some territories knew about it earlier than us and have been preparing for a long time." Zhou Bai shook her head. She really didn't know what those territories were thinking, but since she knew it, she still had to explain it to other territories.
“Will this crisis finally pass?”
Zhou Bai listened and paused, "Not sure. I heard from the Elf Kingdom that this crisis is targeting the intelligent races in the Stan Continent, except for the Undead and the Dragons. The Undead are trapped in the Undead Kingdom, while the Dragons choose to stay out of it."
"The Elven Kingdom?"
"During this training, I visited one of the territories of the Elf Kingdom." Zhou Bai explained simply, "Later, our territory will also be open to the Elf Kingdom, and we will cooperate with the territories of the Elf Kingdom."
"Anyway, I tell you all this in the hope that you can be mentally prepared. No matter how difficult it is, we need to face it. No matter what the final result is, we will always be together." Zhou Bai continued.
There was silence at the scene.
They really needed time to digest what Zhou Bai said.
Oh! They are really too difficult!
Things keep happening one after another and there is no time to rest.
Seeing this, Zhou Bai also gave them some time.
She believed that the people present at the scene were all strong-minded people, and sooner or later they would accept the reality and start working hard.
Sure enough, after a long while, the people on the scene gradually became determined, one after another.
"Mr. Mayor, what should we do next?"
"The most important thing is to prepare for the territory's promotion. We need to recruit more residents and build more weapons. Otherwise, how about making our city walls higher and thicker?" Zhou Bai said directly.
"Okay." Bayer and others nodded without hesitation.
There's nothing wrong with improving the strength of your own territory.
“Also, spread the word.”
"Starting from our territory?"
"Of course not. We have to keep people in the dark about the source of the news. Then, no matter who doubts the truth of these questions, they will believe it at least a little. As long as they believe it and are prepared, they won't be caught off guard when the crisis really comes." Zhou Bai said hurriedly. The main reason was that there was a territory that concealed the existence of this crisis, and it was a very powerful territory. Their purpose was unknown, and they couldn't let them target Hope Town no matter what.
Hope Town is now just a small seedling that cannot withstand the storm!
Next, everyone supplemented and improved the details bit by bit.
In the end, each department had a clear idea of what they were going to do and silently came up with a charter in their minds.
Seeing everyone's serious expressions, Zhou Bai paused and said a piece of good news, "This time, I have been promoted to a Saint-level professional, and I have also contracted many high-level and Saint-level monsters."
Saint-level professional???
"Congratulations, mayor."
“Great!”
"No wonder your aura has changed, Mayor."
"That's amazing! It only took a few days!"
“…”
This is indeed good news for those present.
Having a saint-level professional in the territory is like having a mascot that can protect the house.
"I was lucky and took a shortcut." Zhou Bai said directly, "But the foundation is pretty solid. If possible, you can also find a way to level up and lay a solid foundation later."
There is no way. Life in this world is so difficult that we can only create more representative strong people.
Others agreed.
Knowing the existence of the crisis, they will naturally work harder.
"Lord, I have one more thing to report to you." Bayer interrupted at this time, "Before you came back, due to the special weather conditions, I hired all eight undead each time and incorporated them into the soldier team, intending to have them collect more special materials for the territory during special weather conditions."
"You did the right thing. The undead have special physiques, and the territory really needs the undead now." Zhou Bai said without hesitation.
When it comes to the Kingdom of the Dead, Zhou Bai couldn't help but look at Virgil, "Can you help us get some information from the Kingdom of the Dead? I want to know if anyone in the Kingdom of the Dead knows about the crisis, or the reason why the Kingdom of the Dead is isolated from the mainland?"
After all, apart from the dragon clan, only the Kingdom of the Undead can stay out of it.
She now suspects that the isolation of the Kingdom of the Undead from the main part of the Stan Continent is most likely the work of some people.
They are so wary of the Kingdom of the Undead. Does this mean that there is a so-called breakthrough in the Kingdom of the Undead?
Anyway, there's nothing wrong in collecting more information.
Virgil listened and nodded, "When the time is up, I will go back and ask. I will also stay there for a while."
"If you need anything, you can come to me anytime. If you have played among the undead, find the undead who have returned and ask them to bring a message." Zhou Bai said to Virgil seriously.
"Yeah." Virgil nodded in agreement.
I couldn't help but touch my chin with my hand.
He is most interested in secrets.
Besides, it’s exciting, isn’t it?
After a short while, the meeting came to an end.
After the meeting, everyone went about their business in a hurry, leaving only a few behind, who obviously had something to say to Zhou Bai.
"What's wrong?" Zhou Bai asked O'Neal and Lucas in front of him.
"Many orcs in the orc territory are planning to take refuge in Hope Town. They are already on their way here. Mayor, there is no need to hire orcs from the Beast Temple. There will definitely be more of them than from the Beast Temple, and they are cheaper!" O'Neill said this with great enthusiasm.
Zhou Bai was stunned for a moment, then smiled helplessly.
"Thank you for saving the territory money."
These two guys really do what they say!
"It's okay, it's what we should do. Besides, life here is much better than before. Most importantly, we are much happier." O'Neal gained deep insights from his family.
He brought those orcs here to give them a new way out!
A win-win situation.
"How many people are coming?" Zhou Bai asked.
When they arrived, she would have to prepare a residence for them. Fortunately, she had reserved a lot of space near O'Neill and his family's residence.
"Probably several thousand!" O'Neill said, "The news spread, and indeed many orcs mentioned Hope Town when they went back for vacation." O'Neill was very proud when he said this.
Thousands of orcs, with top-notch combat effectiveness.
When Zhou Bai heard the number, he was stunned. "How many territories have you dug up???"
O'Neill listened and blinked, "I don't know, anyway, those who are interested can gather at Lucas's territory.
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"Hehe, there are other orcs who also want to come, but they need some time to call their friends. They said it would be better to have more familiar people around." O'Neal said happily.
The corner of the wall is getting bigger and bigger.
Zhou Bai: "...Are you sure the lord of the orc territory won't cause trouble?"
"We are in the human kingdom, they can't find us!!" O'Neal said confidently.
Their families are no longer in the orc territory, so the other side can't control them.
"If the rumors of the crisis spread, more orcs may come. The orcs' village-level and town-level territories are not in good condition. Only the city-level territories are better." Lucas also interjected, "They come to Hope Town, hoping that the town's military strength can be improved. In addition, they are safer in Hope Town than in their original territories."
Zhou Bai listened to Lucas' words and paused, "Are you afraid? About the crisis in Stan Continent that I mentioned?"
"I'm scared! But I don't think it's necessary, because if he is going to come anyway, he won't not come just because I'm scared, so why should I be scared because of him? I might as well live every day well." Lucas said honestly.
He thought that most of the people at the scene just now thought so.
Their territory is doing what it should do, and they are also doing what they should do.
If it still doesn’t work, it’s definitely not their fault!
He also said this to Zhou Bai, as he did not want Zhou Bai to have too much pressure as a lord.
In fact, I hope that the town has developed to its current state. Their lord has done enough and well enough.
And she also knew these news that were obviously hidden from the lower-level territories. It can be seen that the lord's mind is largely on the territory.
"Yeah." Zhou Bai also heard the soothing tone in the other party's words and agreed.
My mood has indeed become much brighter.
They have done what they should do, and they just accept the results calmly.
"You guys go and get busy!" Zhou Bai continued.
"Then let's go!" Lucas said goodbye with O'Neal.
After they left, Zhou Bai's eyes were on Harrison.
She did not hide the truth from Harrison during this meeting.
She believed that Harrison was already tied to Hope Town. Moreover, Hope Town itself had to be revealed to the outside world, so there was no need to worry about who he would reveal it to. If the other party could contact the dwarf and reveal it to the dwarf, it would be a good thing!
The more people who know, the more power they can accumulate.
"What's the matter?" Harrison has always been a hard-working person, and he must have a purpose for staying this time.
"The territory already accommodates goblins and orcs, are you willing to accommodate dwarves?" Harrison hesitated for a moment, but still asked.
Zhou Bai listened and was stunned for a moment, "Have you contacted your people?"
"Well, we got in touch through the weapons of Dashan Town. One of my people was hired by Dashan Town."
"Isn't that great?" Zhou Bai responded, "The mountain town is also a very good territory."
"I know, but my people are not just one or two." Harrison said, "I didn't think about it at first, but after listening to you talk about the crisis, I thought maybe I could invite some of my people to Hope Town. With them, Hope Town's weapons and equipment will be improved, and my people will have a way out."
"Shouldn't the dwarf territory be very strong?"
"They are very strong, but they are not used to fighting. They basically rely on refined weapons to fight. This method is not a problem in a territory war, but it will be difficult to deal with problems in a beast tide. For the dwarf territory, a beast tide is much more terrible than a territory war, because once some problems occur in the arrangement of some weapons, it is easy to cause problems." Harrison said the "weakness" of the dwarf territory honestly, "If the crisis is related to magic beasts, the dwarf territory will be in trouble."
Although Harrison is no longer a member of the Dwarf Territory, he is still a member of the Dwarf Territory, and it is normal for him to worry about the territory.
Zhou Bai listened and understood what Harrison meant.
Then he said, "Don't worry. If the dwarf territory really has the problems you mentioned, relocation is not the solution. Moreover, if you move now, you may encounter various dangers on the road. No one knows when special weather and monster mutations will come. According to my opinion, I think you can open your people's territory to Hope Town and see if there is anything in the human kingdom or Hope Town that can help you. We can help you overcome your weaknesses and you can help us. We can each get what we need. This is the long-term solution. Of course, if you cannot overcome this problem in the future, you can consider relocating when it is relatively safe."
The dwarves’ abilities are unquestionable.
The orcs migrated because they had the strength to do so. The dwarves were not suitable for migration, not to mention that they preferred to live underground.
Harrison's eyes lit up as he listened to Zhou Bai's words.
It must be said that Zhou Bai's words were in line with his expectations.
"I will find a way to communicate with my people." Harrison thanked Zhou Bai, "Thank you."
Obviously, it would be more beneficial for the development of the territory for Zhou Bai to accept the dwarves, but Zhou Bai still made a pertinent suggestion.
"You're welcome. If you want the town to be open to the dwarf territory directly, we can hire dwarves to make weapons in the future, which will also be beneficial!" Zhou Bai said seriously.
She also learned from the example of the goblins that without sovereignty and territory of their own race, they would be bullied by others.
"I will also make weapons for Hope Town, and so will my apprentice." Harrison said, "You, the mayor, have been away these days. I don't know if the goblins who went out to look for ores have found a lot of new ores. My apprentice has formed a team to study at the Science Institute, and it seems that they have made some progress. She mentioned that they have found the raw materials for gunpowder!"
Harrison revealed a little bit.
Seeing how excited his apprentice is, it must be a good thing.
When Zhou Bai heard this, he was instantly shocked!
The raw materials for gunpowder are available!!! So how far is it from making gunpowder?
"I understand." After being excited, Zhou Bai calmed down. He knew that he would report the research results as soon as they had them.
In fact, gunpowder is only the basis of thermal weapons, and there are so many things that can be done on this basis.
Originally, she thought about taking her time in making hot weapons, so as to avoid the profits of Hope Town being too great and causing other territories to be unable to resist dividing them up.
But now, she feels it can be put on the agenda.
Develop silently, and then "amaze" everyone.
Then, Harrison left with a relieved mood.
In the end, only Zhou Zhengping and Ding Qiurou were left at the scene.
Seeing the two people's serious expressions, Zhou Bai instantly understood what they meant, and then hurriedly said: "Dad, Mom, it's not dangerous to go out this time, Filia has been protecting me!"
She had done absolutely nothing to endanger herself.
After hearing her words, the two of them looked much better.
Ding Qiurou looked at Zhou Bai with some distress, "Then you must have suffered a lot."
"It's okay, it's okay. The joy of harvest is enough to cover up the pain. Tell me, who can become a Saint-level professional in just a few days like me?" Zhou Bai said proudly, "Most people don't have the opportunity I have!"
"It's better to be stronger." Zhou Zhengping thought about it and finally said this.
But he also felt that he had to work harder.
They also blamed themselves. In this alien world, they provided very little help to Zhou Bai, and sometimes they were even unable to help.
"Anyway, as long as my parents are with me, I feel full of strength." Zhou Bai said directly.
She works hard, most essentially to protect herself and her family.
And the territory has long been inseparable from her.
The two looked at Zhou Bai and smiled slightly, but it seemed a little forced.
The next moment, Zhou Bai pointed at Ding Qiurou and said, "Mom, give me the money from these days! How much money do you have?"
Ding Qiurou's attention was instantly diverted, and she then directly transferred the money she had collected to Zhou Bai's account.
"More than 200,000 gold coins!" Zhou Bai looked at the data and said in surprise.
"There is still a lot of money that has not been collected." Ding Qiurou said directly, "There are many money-making projects in the territory."
I hope the town’s current ability to make money is really strong.
"Yeah." Zhou Bai nodded.
Next, the territory will enter a crazy stockpiling mode!
Of course, the most important thing is... upgrading.
Once the news gets out tomorrow, the territory will be upgraded!
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