Hope Village.
Seeing the crowded area around the territory, Zhou Bai strolled around the outer area. After getting familiar with the feeling of a magician mobilizing elements, he returned before it got dark.
At this moment, she was sorting out the harvest from the territory during this period with Ding Qiurou.
The increase in population brought about an explosive growth in materials. The purchase of these materials emptied Zhou Bai's pockets a lot. Fortunately, the several shops she opened were also making money, so she barely achieved a balance between income and expenditure.
However, for Zhou Bai, it was just a matter of making money with his left hand, but the economy of the entire territory really came back to life, which can be said to have achieved Zhou Bai's original goal.
Of course, what makes Zhou Bai happy is that the properties under her control are gradually increasing. Some of them are rented out, which can bring her a certain amount of income every day. She can be said to have truly fulfilled her life as a landlady.
Indeed, earning money while lying down is one of the greatest pleasures in life.
While packing, Ding Qiurou looked at the backpack compartments one by one, and her expression was also slightly satisfied. "Fortunately, you specially distinguished each backpack when you asked Diana to make it, otherwise it would be troublesome to find something later."
"There's no other way. There's no warehouse, so I can only think of this solution. So far, I haven't unsealed half of the warehouse in Overlord Village." Zhou Bai said helplessly.
There are too many things and there is really no place to put them.
...
...
The troubles of having money!
"You are taking advantage of me and acting like a good kid." Ding Qiurou snorted, but her expression was extremely relaxed.
Along the way, she feels proud to see Hope Village grow to this scale and become better and better.
Being teased, Zhou Bai smiled lightly. She was really satisfied with the current development of the territory. Then she looked at Ding Qiurou and thanked her: "I also want to thank my mother for helping me organize these every day."
"Mother and daughter, why bother to thank me? Besides, I can also gain experience points by helping you organize these backpack compartments. This world is really magical. It's good this way, I don't need to go out and hold you back." Ding Qiurou is satisfied with her current life, especially since organizing these things is her hobby, not to mention that it has gradually improved her level. Now she has reached level 9, and it is only a matter of time before she surpasses level 10.
"How about I find a chance to take you out to kill monsters and level up so you can become a professional as soon as possible?" Zhou Bai couldn't help but speak when he heard about the experience points.
"No need." Ding Qiurou shook her head. "I think that the large amount of experience points between level 9 and level 10 cannot be gained by grinding. To develop a career that suits you, you need to accumulate them. I also found that my condition is getting better and better during the upgrade, and I have gained several management skills. I have acquired skills faster than you!"
Zhou Bai listened, but seemed to be thinking about something.
It was also at this time that she received information about residents' promotions, and the information was being arranged in order.
[Congratulations to the host, I hope that village resident Li Xingteng will become a professional (mercenary/summoner)]
[Congratulations to the host, I hope that village resident Zhou Zhengping will become a professional (mercenary/magician)]
[Congratulations to the host, I hope that villager Zhong Yongnian will become a professional (archer/magician)]
【……】
[Congratulations to the host, I hope that village resident Ji Yushan will become a professional (magician)]
Looking at the series of messages behind, Zhou Bai's eyes were fixed on their professions.
It turns out that not everyone can trigger multiple professions. She doesn't believe that if there are more than two choices, someone would choose only one. There can only be one reason to choose only one.
Being a magician may be related to personal talent, but fighting is not.
For example, Ji Yushan and others, they all only became magicians, which is the talent hidden in their bodies, but other mercenaries, swordsmen and other physical skills, they did not trigger it, and it is more likely that their levels were not reached by their own hard work.
As for life players like her mother, they unlock skills in life and slowly accumulate experience. Maybe when they reach level 10, they will unlock professions related to their current careers, such as Diana's tailoring and Harrison's blacksmithing.
She suddenly thought of Meng Chengzhou, who now almost monopolized all the carpentry work in the territory. She had noticed before that he had already reached level 9. She thought that he might start working as a carpenter by then.
But these are just guesses and need to be verified later.
As for now... Zhou Bai's heart is filled with happiness for these newly minted professionals.
With more professionals, the territory will become stronger and stronger.
Under such circumstances, she will have a better chance of passing the next beast tide test during the territory upgrade.
Looking at the [Upgrade] after the territory level panel, the content is displayed on the side.
[Condition 1: Population is 1,000 or more (not met)]
[Condition 2: Territory buildings reach level 8 (already satisfied)]
[Condition 3: Lord reaches level 10 (already satisfied)]
There is only one last condition left.
The last battle against Overlord Village brought more than two hundred residents to the territory. In the past few days, the territory’s population has gradually increased to more than eight hundred. We are only short of a hundred people, and perhaps we can accomplish that in a few days. When the conditions are met, we can consider promotion.
Zhou Bai looked at the last column of the lord's panel again.
[Note: The territory can only be captured by the lord, and the novice protection period is 1 month (countdown 12 days)]
Just in case, the territory should be upgraded before the novice protection period.
The more she understood the world, the more she discovered how grand it was.
If she was not surprised, the novice protection period would be a fight between these survivors from the Blue Star. After it ended, if nothing unexpected happened, they would be facing the entire Stan continent as mentioned by the NPCs.
The stronger the territory, the more capable it is of protecting itself.
"What's wrong?" Seeing that Zhou Bai was distracted, Ding Qiurou asked quickly.
"I just received news that another group of residents have been promoted to level 10 and started their careers. Dad was one of the first. He is a mercenary and a magician." Zhou Bai came back to his senses and gave a brief introduction.
"That's really great." Ding Qiurou said happily. She also understood what so many professionals meant to the territory.
"Mom, you continue to organize. I'll go find Diana and Harrison and ask them to prepare some more equipment that professionals can use." Zhou Bai said quickly.
"Go! Leave these things to me, I will definitely take care of them for you." Ding Qiurou promised.
Zhou Bai smiled, then left home and went straight to the tailor shop.
When Zhou Bai arrived at the tailor shop, Diana was making equipment. When she saw Zhou Bai, she stopped what she was doing, smiled gently and said, "What's wrong? Is there something wrong?"
"There are a lot more professionals in the territory now. I want you to make more equipment suitable for professionals." Zhou Bai said directly.
Diana listened and took a top from under the counter. "Can you take a look at this?"
[Item: Armor Top (Orange)]
[Introduction: Defense increased by 30%]
[Defense: Can resist 100 damage]
Durability: 200/200
After looking at the shirt, Zhou Bai couldn't help but say, "So you are already prepared."
"I've planned it since you became a professional, and I've done part of it, and it will be available on the shelves soon."
"Where are the materials? Is there any problem?" Zhou Bai asked.
"They're all available at the grocery store. I bought them from there. But you might need to replenish some iron ore. Harrison has been making weapons every day recently." Diana said directly.
"He's also working on professional equipment?" Zhou Bai asked with some surprise. Diana doing this was within her expectations, but Harrison was not.
As for the iron ore problem, she thought of the drawings of various equipment for the soldiers' team that the system rewarded last time, and speculated that there were iron mines near the territory. However, she had been too busy recently, and with the support of weapons from the blacksmith shop, she had not considered it for the time being. Now that the situation in the territory is stable, she can find a chance to look for it, and she can also ask Harrison later.
"Well, after you defeated Overlord Village last time, his attitude towards this territory has probably changed." Diana said directly, "I am very glad that I can live in a territory like this after leaving the Kingdom of the Dead. Although he is a dwarf, he is also undead. Even if he wants to return to the dwarf territory, it is impossible. The only place he can rely on is Hope Village. Naturally, I hope it will get better and better. If you have any requests in the future, you can ask for them without hesitation."
After listening to this, Zhou Bai felt a little touched, especially towards Diana.
Although she was hired, there were many things Diana didn't have to do, but she did them anyway.
"Thank you." Zhou Bai said seriously. One thing is one thing, and she is grateful for what Diana has done for the territory.
"Don't be so polite. I'm also a resident of Hope Village, right?" Diana asked back.
"Yes." Zhou Bai said in a firm voice.
"Speaking of which, there are more and more people in the territory now, and I am a little overwhelmed in the tailor shop. Can you see if you can find a few apprentices for me so that I can teach them." Diana suddenly said.
"Is it possible?" Zhou Bai asked in surprise. She had heard Diana mention that this kind of technology seemed to be mostly passed down in the family and rarely taught to outsiders.
"Sure." Diana said directly, "My family and I are no longer in the same territory."
"I will make an announcement, and you can choose the candidates when the time comes." Zhou Bai said directly. This may be an opportunity for some people in the territory.
"Okay. Also, you can mention it when you go to see Harrison. I think he will agree."
"Um."
Afterwards, Zhou Bai bought Diana's freshly made two-piece armor set and went straight to the blacksmith shop.
In the blacksmith shop, equipment suitable for professionals has already been hung up.
[Item: Charged Bow (Silver)] [Upgradeable]
[Introduction: Attack power doubled, range 30 meters, cooldown time 8 seconds]
[Consumption: Magic power consumption 10]
[Price: 1 gold coin]
【Quantity: 5】
[Item: Tracking Bow (Silver)] [Upgradeable]
[Introduction: Automatically aim at enemies within 6 meters, causing 5 times the damage, cooling time 5 seconds]
[Consumption: Magic power consumption 20]
[Price: 2 gold coins]
【Quantity: 5】
[Item: Armor-cutting Sword (Silver)] [Upgradeable]
[Introduction: Hitting an enemy reduces its defense by 20 points for 5 seconds, with a cooldown of 8 seconds]
[Consumption: Physical Consumption 10]
[Price: 1 gold coin]
【Quantity: 10】
[Item: Magic Wand (Silver)] [Upgradeable]
[Introduction: Attack distance 5 meters, cooling time 2 seconds]
[Consumption: Magic power consumption 20]
[Price: 2 gold coins]
【Quantity: 10】
In addition to the newly added equipment, there is also an additional announcement: [Bronze weapons can be upgraded to silver].
It’s ready indeed!
Thinking about Diana's words, Zhou Bai went forward without hesitation and bought the armor-cutting sword and the magic wand.
Silver weapons are really one level higher than bronze weapons!
As soon as Zhou Bai finished buying, Harrison, who was making weapons inside, noticed it and walked out directly, "What's the matter?"
"No! I just wanted to ask you about weapons suitable for professionals. I didn't expect you to have prepared them in advance. I didn't expect Mr. Harrison to believe in the strength of our territory so much." Zhou Bai couldn't help but tease.
She still remembers him
Sure enough, no one can escape the law of true fragrance!
Harrison heard Zhou Bai's tone and snorted, "I'm just responsible for my job. These are the goods I stockpiled over the past few days. After selling this batch, I'll have to wait a few more days."
"Okay, thank you for the reminder." Zhou Bai said seriously.
Harrison just felt like he was choking.
Zhou Bai continued: "Mr. Harrison, can I ask you a question?"
"explain."
"Do you know how to find iron ore? As you know, the consumption of iron ore in the territory is very high now. It would be great if we could find iron ore." Zhou Bai asked.
"When it comes to prospecting, the goblins are better. I only know a little bit." Harrison said directly: "Iron ore is generally distributed in places with more rocks. The more surface rocks there are, the more likely it is to be found."
"Thank you." Zhou Bai remembered it and thanked him quickly. At the same time, he also remembered this characteristic of the goblin.
Harrison was noncommittal.
Then, Zhou Bai continued to ask: "Miss Diana asked me to recruit an apprentice for her. Does Mr. Harrison need one? The population of the territory is increasing now, and I'm afraid you won't be able to handle it. After I recruit someone, I can help you, right?"
As he spoke, Zhou Bai felt a little nervous, wondering if the other party would agree.
"...Yeah." Harrison listened, glanced at Zhou Bai, and nodded in agreement.
Zhou Bai got a positive answer and smiled brightly, "Then I'll arrange it. Also, I don't know how many weapons you have prepared. According to the notification I received, there are 12 more professionals in the territory... Oh no, now there are 25 professionals."
Just as she was speaking, she received several messages in succession.
[Congratulations to the host. I hope that village resident Cao Jingshan will become a professional. ]
[Congratulations to the host. I hope that villager Mao Yuxuan will become a professional. ]
[Congratulations to the host. I hope village resident Zhong Xiangyu will become a professional. ]
【……】
These pieces of news came one after another, and if she remembered correctly, it was the people in Cao Jingshan's team. A series of more than a dozen people suddenly upgraded, which instantly made Zhou Bai understand that something must have happened, and it must be a very good thing.
It was a good opportunity for me to "show off" in front of Harrison.
Harrison was indeed stunned when he heard this.
From 12 to 25?
This data was indeed beyond his expectations!
"Mr. Harrison, thank you for your help. I'm leaving now." Zhou Bai said directly.
She had to wait and see what Cao Jingshan and his men discovered, and also, when the time was right, inform the residents of the new weapons.
Looking at Zhou Bai's hurriedly leaving figure, Harrison paused.
He discovered that Zhou Bai came here deliberately to "show off".
But... it's pretty powerful.
Harrison's mouth curled up slightly.
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