When they saw Cao Xing coming in, everyone stood up.

"Oh! Lord, you are back. Come and have a drink with Bron!"

Bearded Bron held up his glass and said drunkenly, "Assam is almost dying. No one wants to drink with me!"

However, Assam, who was sitting opposite him, was still as solid as a rock, except for his slightly red face.

On the contrary, Braum himself was about to crawl under the table.

Cao Xing smiled and said, "Okay, we have finished our work here, and now it's time to go back."

After hearing this, Bron blew on his mustache and stood up. "Well, Assam, I admit that you can drink a lot."

"But next time, I will make sure to get you drunk."

After hearing this, Assam showed a faint smile on his resolute face.

Cao Xing went straight to the bar and paid for their meals today.

The total consumption was 847 kronor.

Compared with Cao Xing's assets, this amount of money is basically insignificant.

Then, they walked out of Zhuolan Tavern with happy faces.

At this time, the sky was gradually getting dark.

The group of people walked out of Hogg Village in a mighty procession.

Big White and Frostwolf are still waiting outside.

Seeing how drunk Bron was, Cao Xing was really afraid that he would bump into a rock while hurrying.

Shaking his head, he took out a four-person sled directly from his backpack.

Hang the sled rope on Dabai.

Cao Xing ordered, "Asam, put Bron on it, and Lachi, you also sit on it."

Hearing this, the newcomer Lachi glanced at the others tentatively.

Seeing that they didn't say anything, he got on the sled carefully.

Then, Cao Xing gave the order directly: "Let's go back!"

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Big White moved his strong legs and dragged the sled along at a rapid pace.

Bron and Lucky, who were sitting on the sled, kept shouting in surprise.

"Gods be upon us! How can this mammoth run so fast?"

"I...I feel a little dizzy..."

Lachi held the wooden handle of the sled tightly, his pupils gradually turning white.

Bron also said incoherently: "Oh! Gods! Dabai, please run slower. You are almost spilling the food I ate last night!"

After saying this, Braum vomited.

“Tsk!”

Riding a sled is not as relaxing as riding a mount.

With Dabai's terrifying running speed, even a slight bump could shake their hearts and livers out.

Seeing Bron's ferocious look, Assam, Andrew and others couldn't help laughing.

However, no one paid any attention to him.

Who told this guy to drink so much when he obviously can't drink much?

While rushing, Cao Xing also began to think secretly.

Today's objectives are to explore the Tomb of Ascalon, kill the Fang Dragon, and find the Holy Spring.

Almost done.

Now that we have recruited a bartender, the recruitment function of the tavern can be used.

However, this time he did not find the talents he wanted, such as blacksmiths and doctors.

There are also no clues about the moses grass that Old Mel mentioned.

Cao Xing shook his head. "Let's think about other things tomorrow. It's too late today."

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Dabai continued to run wildly.

With its current speed, it would only take a dozen minutes to get back to the territory.

After a while, they arrived near the territory.

From a distance, Cao Xing saw that his territory had changed again.

One quarter of the city wall was built from the original three meters high to four meters high.

The number of elemental arrow towers has also increased to 20, plus there are 5 aqua blue frost arrow towers and several sentry towers next to them, which is full of intimidation!

Just at first glance, you can tell that this territory's defensive capabilities must be very strong.

Cao Xing nodded with satisfaction. "Not bad, not bad. There is strength in numbers. The construction speed is too fast!"

He now has dozens of polar people under his command, as well as other subjects, totaling more than fifty people.

Thanks to the efforts of so many people, his territory can be said to be changing every day!

Soon, they arrived at the foot of the city wall.

After recognizing Lord Cao Xing's identity, the iron gate opened automatically.

The young Laci, like other newcomers, looked around curiously after entering the territory.

Looking at those tall elemental arrow towers and the imperial archers standing on guard on the watchtowers.

From time to time, Lucky let out bursts of exclamations.

"God bless you! I have lived in Hog ​​Village for so many years, and I never knew that there was such a prosperous territory nearby!"

"Is this the power of the Chosen Lord?"

Hearing Laci's praise, the drunken Bron reached out his big hand and patted him on the shoulder and said, "Haha! You have good taste, kid."

"When I saw this territory today, I was as surprised as you!"

Lachi also nodded in agreement.

Cao Xing turned around and said with a smile, "Laqi, our tavern is just ahead."

"I'll take you to get acclimated to the environment later."

Lachi nodded solemnly and said, "Okay, dear lord!"

It was not until now that Laqi realized how powerful this lord was.

How can this be called a territory? It's almost becoming a fortress!

Living in such a territory, there is no need to worry about threats from snow demons or rangers.

At the same time.

After seeing Cao Xing and others returning, Da Zhuang and others quickly gathered together.

Everyone had the same enthusiastic smile on their face.

They saluted at the same time and said, "Welcome back, Lord!"

Cao Xing nodded.

At this time, the polar man exclaimed in amazement: "I feel that the warriors under the lord have become so powerful!"

"The aura they exude is as ferocious as that of an earth dragon!"

Hearing this, the other polar people also started to say, "Oh my God! I feel it too!"

"Mother Earth, every time the Lord comes back from a trip, there are earth-shaking changes!"

These polar men are considered old employees, so they immediately felt that Bron, Andrew and others had increased their strength dramatically.

The newly joined imperial soldiers and wild boar warriors all had envious looks on their faces.

They also want to have more power.

This time, there was no need for Cao Xing to say much, and the leader Cao Yi came over to report on today's work progress.

"Lord, according to your instructions, we have built seven more elemental arrow towers and three frost arrow towers."

"The campfire has been upgraded to level 12, and your lord's hut has been upgraded to level 4."

Cao Xing nodded.

He also saw that his lord's hut had been expanded a bit again, and the population limit had also been greatly increased.

Take a look at the system interface.

【Current population: 115/406】

Cao Xing nodded in satisfaction. "Not bad. I happen to have hundreds of recruitment scrolls in my backpack. I was just worried about not having enough people. Now I have more than enough."

He looked at the leader Cao Yi and said, "Go on."

Citizen Cao Yi said respectfully, "In addition, we have built one-third of the city wall to a mid-level wall, and the ore processing plant and lumberyard have also been upgraded to level 3."

"The processing plant is now able to sort copper metals."

At this point, the lord paused, "However, Lord, there is something I need to report to you."

"That is, our territory's resource reserves are running low."

Cao Xing was stunned, "Insufficient resource reserves?"

You know, through the previous transactions, Cao Xing has acquired a large amount of basic resources such as wood and stone.

As expected, it is enough to last for a long time.

"Yes."

The chieftain Cao Yi nodded and said, "The main reason is that we don't have enough wood and stone. Upgrading the intermediate city wall consumes too much material."

After listening to it, Cao Xing looked at the cost of the intermediate walls. Each time a wall is upgraded, it will consume 100 stones, 50 wood, and 10 iron.

And his territory required more than 300 walls to surround it.

Add to that the consumption of the Elemental Arrow Tower and the Frost Arrow Tower.

Therefore, it is only natural that the resources in his territory are running out.

This is the price of rapid development.

Cao Xing nodded and said, "I understand. I'll figure out the resources issue."

"Tomorrow you will stop the construction work and send some polar people to collect resources outside the territory."

"By the way, remember to make more rails tonight to speed up our resource collection."

Leader Cao Yi nodded respectfully.

At this time, Old Mel also came over and reported: "My Lord, the mood of the group of Cloudy Calf has gradually stabilized. Not only that, they also successfully produced their first batch of milk today."

"You can see the effect of this batch of milk."

Hearing this, Cao Xing's face lit up with joy and he said, "Oh? Let me see."

After all, this is a magical creature, and it is said that the milk it produces has special effects, so Cao Xing is also somewhat looking forward to it.

Old Mel was carrying a small wooden barrel. After opening the lid, he saw half a barrel of milky white milk inside.

Even here, Cao Xing could smell the rich aroma of milk.

【Yuncai yak milk: 17L】

[Each 100 ml taken: can restore 250 health points, 10 satiety points, cooldown time 40 seconds]

(Milk, which carries the breath of life, can heal some internal injuries. Besides that, it is also a very good food.)

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Seeing the properties of this milk, Cao Xing nodded secretly, "It can actually directly restore 250 health points, which is almost comparable to a bottle of life secret medicine!"

"If you don't find the formula for the Life Secret in the near future, you can use this milk as a substitute for the Life Secret. After all, 100 ml can restore 250 HP!"

"I believe that this kind of milk that can restore a large amount of satiety and health will be very popular with other survivors."

Then, Cao Xing looked at Old Mel, "Mr. Mel, how much of this kind of milk do we produce in a day?"

Old Mel pondered, "Yuncai calves only have a milk-producing cycle of two to three months each year, and a calves can produce about 1 to 3 liters of milk every day."

"Eight of the male Yuncai calves are unable to produce milk, so the remaining 11 female Yuncai calves produce a total of about 15 to 30 liters of milk per day."

Cao Xing nodded, the milk production was already sufficient.

With a daily output of 15 liters, Cao Xing can sell 150 copies as a life elixir!

You know, a bottle of life secret medicine from the Moon Goddess Chamber of Commerce sells for 500 kronor. Even if Cao Xing's is cheaper, it can still be sold for at least 300 kronor.

In other words, the milk produced by these Yuncai cows alone can bring him tens of thousands of kronor in income every day!

Cao Xing was very excited.

Old Mel said with emotion: "I heard that the milk of this kind of Yuncai cow is specially supplied to the royal family. One liter costs several thousand kronor, which is enough to buy a cow of mine."

Hearing this, the other polar people and residents also stared at the barrel in Old Mel's hand.

They also understood the value of this bucket of milk.

At this moment, Cao Xing suddenly called out, "Dahua, use the milk from the Yuncai cow to make a bowl of milk soup for our members."

Hearing this, a look of surprise appeared on the face of the clown beside him.

She had just heard from Old Mel how valuable this milk was.

Dahua said hesitantly, "My Lord... our daily food supply is already abundant enough, so you should keep this precious milk for yourself..."

Including other people, they also persuaded Cao Xing.

However, Cao Xing smiled and said, "Don't worry, you can't drink this kind of milk every day."

"This is a reward for your hard work."

Hearing this, all the people in the territory smiled.

Then, they said respectfully at the same time: "Thank you, Lord, for your generosity!"

"I will shed my last drop of sweat for the development of my territory!"

Cao Xing nodded, "Okay, let's all go back and wait for dinner tonight."

Everyone looked at each other with excited smiles on their faces, and then left the place one by one with great energy.

At this time, Cao Xing glanced at the newcomer Lachi next to him.

"Laki, come with me."

Lucky immediately straightened his body and said, "Okay...Okay, Lord!"

At this time, Cao Xing was already full of prestige in Laqi's mind!

They came to the tavern.

Looking at the clean facilities inside, Laci couldn't help but feel excited.

Because this is where he will work in the future.

A relieved smile also appeared on Cao Xing's face.

Because then the tavern can be operated.

Cao Xing did not intend to use the tavern for business.

It's because you can use the [Territory Recruitment Function] in the tavern.

This function can be used to attract nearby refugees or other talents.

However, if those refugees want to enter the territory, they still need Cao Xing's consent.

Just then, a system prompt appeared.

[After detecting the presence of a citizen with elementary bartending skills, should we arrange for Lachi Babu to work in the bar? 】

Cao Xing nodded directly.

[Arrangement successful, territory recruitment function has been opened. 】

[Territory recruitment function: Based on the lord's reputation, recruitment information will be released to refugees or rangers within 50 kilometers of the territory.]

[This function can be used once every three days. You can upgrade the tavern later to increase the recruitment range and shorten the cooldown time.]

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"About fifty kilometers?"

The scope is a bit small, and Cao Xing is not sure whether he can recruit useful talents.

But never mind, let’s give it a try first.

Then, he directly clicked [Recruit].

A system prompt appears.

【Recruitment information has been successfully published. 】

Cao Xing nodded.

Next, just wait.

See if there are any other refugees coming near his territory.

After arranging things for Laqi, Cao Xing walked out of the tavern.

Then, he began to wander leisurely in his territory.

After a while, a pair of beautiful figures appeared.

They were the Dryad sisters, Juliette and Neve.

Cao Xing came to them.

Juliette and Neve saluted when they saw him.

"My Lord, I wish you good health."

Two fair-skinned beauties as exquisite as figurines standing together are a completely different sight.

Cao Xing nodded, and then handed all the magical plant seeds he had harvested today to Juliet.

The beautiful Juliette gently stroked the seeds in her hand, and a look of surprise appeared in her gem-like pupils.

"My Lord, are these the seeds of the ancient war tree that is about to become extinct, and the seeds of the spirit grass?"

Cao Xing nodded secretly, he is worthy of being my plant encyclopedia.

Just by looking at it, you can tell the origin of these seeds.

"Yes, Juliette, are you sure you can grow it?"

Juliette thought for a moment and shook her head. "My Lord, these magical plants need to be planted in areas with sufficient magic power or vitality."

"There are seeds of the Pale Tree in our territory. They have gradually changed the ecology of the soil, and the growth environment is satisfactory."

"It's just that... they, like the mutated thorny vines, need to be watered with cold spirit water..."

Hearing this, Cao Xing smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have already solved the problem of cold spirit water. This time when we went out, we just happened to find a pool of cold spirit water, and the stock is sufficient."

"I'll keep your entrustment in mind."

When Juliet heard the latter sentence, a hint of embarrassment suddenly appeared on her beautiful face.

She nodded her head and whispered, "If...if I had cold spirit water, I could plant these seeds..."

"Very good. I will leave the Ancient War Tree and the Spirit Breath Grass to you."

Cao Xing nodded and said, "I believe that with you two clever sisters here, my territory will be full of various magical plants in no time. I am looking forward to that day."

Hearing this, Juliette and Neve looked at each other and saw the emotion in each other's eyes.

It was a feeling of having one's talent recognized.

Little Niv waved her fist and said excitedly, "Don't worry, Lord. My sister and I will definitely complete the task you assigned us."

Juliette also nodded and said, "You are a lord full of foresight. Juliette is honored to live in your territory."

Cao Xing nodded, and suddenly seemed to remember something, "Oh, this is for you."

As soon as he finished speaking, he produced two [gorgeous hairpins] from his hands like a magic trick.

The two hairpins are light gold in color, with a gold-inlaid bird pendant on them. Together with other pendants, they look exceptionally beautiful.

These were, of course, found in the bag of Ascalon's burial objects.

They originally wanted to sell them later, but Cao Xing thought the hairpins were pretty and suitable for them.

The two sisters each held a hairpin, and the joy on their faces could hardly be concealed.

Juliette bowed slightly and said, "Thank you for your gift, my dear lord."

Neve was also moved and said: "Lord, you are so kind to us!"

[You have given the subject: Niv's gift of love. The loyalty has been increased. The current loyalty is 96]

[You have given the subject: Juliette's gift of love. Your loyalty has increased. Current loyalty: 93]

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