At this time, Cao Xing and Liu Muxue were also paying attention to this series of system announcements, with thoughtful looks in their eyes.

Liu Muxue frowned and asked softly, "Ah Xing, it seems that the cultists succeeded?"

Cao Xing nodded. Liu Muxue also knew about the affairs of Lake Toronto City.

"Yes, Lake Toronto was captured."

"So it seems that Lieutenant Declan did not pass on the message, or did he pass it on, but the Church of Light was too powerful and still captured Lake Toronto?"

"But why did they occupy Lake Duolun? With their current strength, they probably don't have the ability to confront the kingdom head-on, right?"

Cao Xing vaguely felt that there might be some hidden story behind this.

However, there are no clues at the moment.

Liu Muxue beside him also frowned and thought.

After a moment, Cao Xing patted her shoulder and said, "Don't think too much, Mu Xue. This may be a good thing for us."

There was a look of doubt in the beauty's eyes.

"Because in this case, most of the power of the Church of Light may be concentrated in Lake Duolun City. They have to fight against the Knights of the Ice Kingdom."

"I won't have the energy to investigate what happened in the Witch Forest."

"This way, we'll be safe!"

Hearing this, Liu Muxue also remembered this and a relaxed smile appeared on her face.

In addition, there is another thing that is also good news for Cao Xing.

The [Bounty Notice] says that you can actually use these masks to redeem rewards at the battlefield in Lake Duolun or the main city of Everfrost.

You know, in the past month, Cao Xing has killed many members of the Church of Illumination.

I have almost a thousand ordinary member masks in my hands.

There are also eleven black-robed priest masks, two white-robed priest masks, and one red-robed bishop mask.

That adds up to nearly 2,000 honor points.

Cao Xing said happily: "I don't know what kind of rewards these honor points can be exchanged for, but it will definitely not be bad!"

"After all, I'm probably the one who killed the most Rangers in the entire 17th District."

"I just noticed that Qi Nong Dutra seems to be in the main city of Everfrost. Let's see if I have time to go over and take care of these masks in my hands."

Thinking of this, Cao Xing felt better.

Soon, the two finished washing up and pushed open the door of the lord's mansion.

"call--"

A cold wind blew.

In the open space in the center of the territory.

More than 600 people in the entire territory were waiting silently.

After nearly twenty days of rampage, the raging ice nest monsters finally stopped descending.

They knew that the lord would issue new orders today.

Therefore, the people of the territory waited here early.

When they saw the two of them coming out, everyone showed respect on their faces.

"My dear Lord, I wish you good health."

"My beautiful lady, may your beauty become more beautiful day by day."

Liu Muxue nodded slightly, her eyes and brows exuding a tranquil and majestic aura.

Over the past few days, following Cao Xing in managing this territory and so many people, she has gradually developed the temperament of a superior, similar to Victoria.

Cao Xing called the leader Cao Yi over.

The healthy old man stood respectfully aside.

Cao Xing did not tell him to do anything immediately, but instead took a look at his rank.

"Cao Yi, have you reached the maximum level of the first rank?"

The old man smiled gently and said respectfully, "Yes, Lord, I have also been working out at the training ground for a while these days, and I feel like my old bones have become much stronger."

Cao Xing listened and nodded, "Not bad, Cao Yi."

After saying that, he took out a [Primary Power Heart] from his backpack.

"Take this and use it to break through later."

Cao Yi took it respectfully, and then said gratefully, "Thank you for the gift, Lord."

Since his loyalty is full, there is no reminder to increase his loyalty.

After sending out his heart of strength, Cao Xing began to inquire about serious matters.

"How is the production of our [Transporter] going?"

Cao Yi said respectfully, "Lord, we have been working hard in the machinery factory these past two days and have produced a total of five transport vehicles, which are now placed on the open space next to the factory."

Hearing this, Cao Xing looked over.

Sure enough, next to the [Intermediate Machinery Factory], there were 5 black-looking doomsday wasteland-style transport vehicles parked.

The entire body is made of heavy metal, and there is a pair of curved shovels on the front of the vehicle, which look like a pair of horns.

This thing can be used to attack enemies or to shovel snow.

The car is nearly eight meters long and looks very heavy.

Apart from the driver's room, the back is full of compartments with plenty of space.

This also means that the speed of this [transport vehicle] will not be too fast, and 80 kilometers per hour is its limit.

Its biggest feature is that its wheels are large and easy to operate.

This type of transport vehicle is very convenient whether it is used to transport people or ore.

Of course, the comfort is definitely not that high.

But in this doomsday world, having a means of transportation is good enough, and you can't ask for too much.

Cao Xing nodded with satisfaction, then called Da Zhuang over.

Da Zhuang bowed respectfully and said, "My Lord, please give me your orders."

Cao Xing ordered, "Go to the blacksmith shop and ask Harold for the enchanted ore manuscript."

"Your task today is to familiarize yourself with the operation and driving functions of these vehicles."

"Then lead all the goblin laborers, as well as the drilling robots and shovel robots, to a mine seven kilometers away to mine the resources inside."

"I will have Kantor lead a team of centaurs to protect you."

That’s right, the mine that Cao Xing was talking about was naturally the mine of the mole man.

There are rich mineral deposits in the mine, including iron, copper, silver, and even magic crystals.

He has been thinking about it for a long time.

Now, your own [Transport Vehicle] is finally built and can be put into mining!

Da Zhuang wrote down Cao Xing's orders one by one, and then said respectfully, "Yes, Lord!"

"I will do my best to complete it."

After saying that, Da Zhuang took Er Zhuang to Ba Zhuang to learn how to drive a transport truck.

Then, Cao Xing looked at another polar man.

"Duane."

"My Lord, I am here."

Cao Xing asked, "How is the progress of the fertile fields and greenhouses?"

Duan replied respectfully, "Lord, according to your instructions, the two fertile fields have been cultivated and covered with greenhouses."

"In addition, the territory's furnace has been upgraded to level 16, becoming a large furnace."

"However, the well is still being dug because the soil is too hard and construction is difficult. It will take some time."

After hearing this, Cao Xing nodded again.

Then he looked towards the furnace in the center of the territory.

【The Melting Pot: Level 16】

[Furnace effect: can increase the temperature of an area with a diameter of 5,000 meters by 25°C to 45°C (the heating range can be freely adjusted)]

[Consumption]: 60 minutes/600 wood or 60 minutes/140 coal, 60 minutes/1 primary magic crystal

[Materials required for the next level]: Iron*5,000, Stone*1,000, Copper*300, Mithril*100, Intermediate Elemental Crystal*50]

(Introduction: A large furnace that can provide a large amount of heat is the basis for the territory to transform from a small settlement into a large town.)

…

At this moment, after the furnace turned into a large furnace, its height suddenly increased from the original three meters to five meters.

Its appearance also changed from the original stone pillar to a large iron pillar.

This big iron pillar is divided into sections that are connected to each other. It looks like a big battery, and there is energy light flowing at the connection points, which already has a certain technological style.

Cao Xing thought to himself, "The heating range of the level 16 furnace has increased dramatically, directly to 5 kilometers, and the heating range can be adjusted, which is quite convenient."

"In addition, the energy consumed has been increased from wood and coal to primary magic crystals."

"A primary magic crystal contains 100 units of energy, and it was burned out in 60 minutes. This consumption is still quite large."

But that's okay.

Because his transporter has already been built.

Those goblin laborers were very efficient at mining and could bring him a large amount of magic crystals in a day, so this consumption was not worth mentioning at all.

So, Cao Xing looked at Duan and said, "Your task today is to build more cow sheds and upgrade them all to intermediate level."

"At least five cow sheds must be built."

"If there are extra people, upgrade our city walls and turn them all into frost walls."

Duan immediately said respectfully, "As you command, my great lord!"

At this point, all staff members basically have their tasks.

In the territory, other fighters Cao Xing did not let them sit idle either.

"Today, all Ascalon warriors and wild boar warriors will enter the warrior camp for training in batches."

"All spear and shield cavalry, enter the Knight Hall for training."

"The archers are responsible for the safety of the territory, and they also make sure that nothing happens to the citizens who go out to gather resources."

On the field, many combatants were stunned, and then said respectfully: "Yes, Lord!"

At this time, Cao Xing seemed to remember something, and he called the black-smoked shaman over.

"Blot."

"I am here, your Excellency the Lord."

Cao Xing nodded slightly, "I'll give you a location. Go explore the area around there today and see what the situation is."

"If you feel there is danger, remember to evacuate immediately."

The place that Cao Xing asked Blot to investigate was the ancient battlefield that Yao Yiming had mentioned before.

Although not far from his territory.

But because Cao Xing had many more important things to do, he never had the chance to go and investigate.

Now, there is some manpower available.

The black smoke shaman said respectfully, "As you command!"

The words fell.

Everyone dispersed and began to carry out Cao Xing's instructions.

Soon, Cao Xing was the only one left there.

He's not going out today.

Cao Xing looked at the seeds in his backpack and couldn't wait to sow them.

But before that, he had to go find Harold.

After all, Elisa had specifically asked him to prepare some food for catching chickens last night.

Cao Xing went straight into the blacksmith's shop and saw the blacksmith.

"My Lord, I wish you good health."

Cao Xing nodded slightly, then got straight to the point: "Harold, I'm going out for a couple of days to bring back some chickens and cattle."

"chick?"

Harold's rough face was filled with doubt.

"Yes, it's a light-feathered chicken."

When he heard the name, a look of realization appeared in his eyes.

"So it's this kind of magical creature... This kind of chicken has a strong ability to survive. Its claws and beaks are very sharp and can even easily break iron plates. It's not easy to catch it..."

Cao Xing nodded and said, "Yes, so I need a batch of props that can catch this kind of bird. Do you have any ideas?"

Harold thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Yes!"

"Ordinary things can't trap this magical creature, but the lord brought back a lot of vines last time."

"Among them, the leader-level vines are particularly tough. We use them to make several large nets to ensure that these light-feathered chickens cannot escape."

After hearing this, Cao Xing smiled.

"Okay, then stop doing other things and help me make some big nets."

"As you command, Lord."

At this time, Harold continued, "By the way, Lord, the trident you asked me to make last time has been made. It is in the storage box. Please go and get it yourself."

Hearing this, Cao Xing's eyes lit up instantly.

I have to say, his efficiency is really high.

Cao Xing walked over quickly and opened the storage box.

[Obtain: Trident of Siren Song (Gold)]

…

At this moment, a trident about one meter and two meters long with a golden surface appeared in Cao Xing's hand.

The gorgeous halberd was covered with intricate patterns that looked like musical notes or waves.

At the top of the trident and in the center of the shaft, each is inlaid with a glittering gem.

It is the [Golden Gem] and [Earth Gem]

Look at the attributes.

[Siren Song Trident (Gold)]

【Quality: rare】

[Equipment Level: Level 30]

[Attack power: 672~683]

[Attached special effect ①: Spirit +100, Agility +80, Hit rate +10%]

[Attached special effect ②: Glitter Gem + Earth Gem (same attributes as before)]

[Attached special effect ③: Siren Song (When releasing the skill, there is a 40% chance of releasing the Siren Song, making all enemies within a 50-meter range have a 50% chance of being bewitched and attacking surrounding enemies.)]

(Note: A modified trident with special abilities, created by the senior forger Harold Iceberg)

…

Seeing the above attributes, Cao Xing's face flashed with surprise.

Obviously, with two golden gems and Harold's improved trident, the attributes are far more powerful than ordinary level 30 golden equipment.

Especially the last [Song of the Siren] special effect, which can play a huge role in team battles.

Cao Xing put the weapon into his backpack and exclaimed, "Not bad, Harold."

"This weapon is quite powerful."

Hearing the praises, the dwarf next to him also smiled humbly.

Cao Xing put the trident into his backpack and left the blacksmith shop.

“Bang!”

The door of the blacksmith shop was closed.

He went straight to the back garden area of ​​his territory and found the two serene and beautiful tree elves.

When the two girls saw him, they bowed slightly.

Juliette said respectfully, "My Lord, you are here."

Neve also raised her hand and greeted happily, "Good morning, Lord!"

Cao Xing nodded and said, "Juliette, Neve, are you busy now? I have something to talk to you about."

The two girls looked at each other, then chuckled and said, "Lord, we are not busy now, but we also have something to ask you."

"Oh? What is it? You go ahead and tell me first."

Neve replied, "The rattan turret you asked us to plant last time has grown!"

"We want the Lord to go and take a look."

After hearing this, Cao Xing also became interested.

Because according to Juliette, this kind of turret is very evil and usually only grows in plague areas.

Unexpectedly, it was successfully planted in his territory.

"Okay, then take me to have a look first."

"Yes, Lord."

After saying that, the two girls took Cao Xing's hands, one each, and led Cao Xing forward.

Being held by two beauties, Cao Xing also felt a strange feeling in his heart.

"My Lord, since these two plants are more evil, I planted them far away from other plants."

"If we find the magic-killing flower pots later, we can move them away or plant them directly on the city wall."

Cao Xing nodded. Although he didn't know what the [Demon-Suppressing Flower Pot] was, he could tell from Juliette's description that this thing was very useful.

I secretly made a note of this in my heart.

Then, he saw the two strange plants at the corner of the city wall.

They look like a freshly peeled dragon fruit, but have a row of spikes running up their surface.

A thick dark purple aura was also emanating from his body, splashing out like pus.

Even the land within five meters around was dyed black and purple.

This plant looks very evil at first glance.

Cao Xing also took a look at the attributes.

【Tengshou Fort】

[Race: Mordremorten]

[Level: Level 25 (Level 3 Boss-level creature)]

[HP: 37823/37823 (Pale Tree Bonus)]

【Attack power: 1754~1863】

[Armor: 293~311]

[Skill: Plague Cannonball (Fires a plague cannonball, causing 147% damage to all enemies within 10 meters, and creates a 50-meter plague area;

Enemies that enter the range will be in the plague state and will continue to lose health. The plague area lasts for 5 seconds and has a cooldown of 20 seconds.)

Plague vines (shoots out 3 to 5 vines at nearby enemies, entangling them and inflicting 3 layers of plague. Cooldown time: 30 seconds)

Eat corpses (By eating the rotten corpses on the ground, quickly restore health, restore 5% of health per second, cooldown time 100 seconds)]

(Note: An evil plant that has strong defensive capabilities but will pollute the surrounding land.)

…

"Hey guys, this thing has pretty strong attributes, and the Plague Cannonball skill is really a great defensive skill!"

As the system introduction says, this thing is an evil plant that spreads plague and pollutes the land.

But at the same time, it is also very powerful.

Cao Xing frowned and hesitated whether to clear away the two plants.

Juliette beside him seemed to see Cao Xing's worry and said softly, "Lord, don't worry about it polluting our territory."

"Hmm? Why?"

"Because there are pale trees in our territory."

Juliette said proudly: "The power of the Pale Tree makes the Mordrem dare not cross it. In the territory, it also remains dormant."

"I have been observing these two plants for some time. Their range of activity is only two or three meters around them. In the past few days, they have not expanded by even one centimeter."

Hearing this, Cao Xing nodded suddenly.

If it's only two or three meters, it's nothing.

If the pollution area is too large, we will have to remove it with great pain.

"Okay, you guys continue to observe and report to me if you find anything unusual."

The two girls nodded at the same time.

Then, Cao Xing said, "Let's go to the next place."

After saying this, he walked straight forward.

The two girls looked at each other, and then followed him obediently.

Soon, they arrived at two newly reclaimed farmland areas at the rear of the territory.

Just as Duan said, these fertile fields have been covered with greenhouses, and underneath is reclaimed black mud land.

One glance at them showed that the lands must be fertile.

Look at the attributes.

【Primary good farmland】

Durability: 10

[Single block area: 60 cm*60 cm]

【Total area: 324 square meters】

[Effect: Accelerate the growth rate of crops by 10%]

…

Cao Xing nodded slightly.

"Yes, the primary fertile land also has the effect of speeding up the growth of crops. With the bonus of the pale tree, it will be even faster."

Then, Cao Xing took out two bags of seeds from his backpack.

He first glanced at Juliette, then asked, "Juliette, the growing conditions of the seeds of these two crops are quite demanding. Do you think our two plots of fertile land can meet the requirements?"

Juliette took a closer look and nodded, "Yes, Lord..."

After hearing this, Cao Xing smiled.

Then he took the two girls into the greenhouse.

He took out another shovel from his backpack.

"rustle……"

He shoveled away the loose soil.

Cao Xing took out 4 [Cold Dew Rice Seeds (Green)] from his backpack and poured them directly into the pit.

The soil was covered again.

After that, he squatted aside and waited.

Little Niv couldn't help but remind him, "My Lord, it will take some time for the seeds to grow after they are planted."

Cao Xing smiled and said, "I know."

After saying that, he took out a [Human-Faced Tree Heart (Green)] from his backpack.

This is just an ordinary human-faced tree heart, which can speed up the growth time by 0.5 to 1 year.

This type of tree heart is also the most stored, with more than 400 of them.

Cao Xing imitated Juliette's movements and held the tree heart that looked like green agate in his hand.

Then break it gently.

"bite!"

Accompanied by the sound of crystal shattering.

The pure life force flowed into the soil and soon disappeared.

Then, the soil beneath began to move at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"rustle……"

There was a sound of breaking ground, and four tender sprouts quickly drilled out of the soil and continued to grow higher.

In the blink of an eye, it grew from a tender seedling to a 30-40 cm seedling.

Then it stopped growing halfway.

The two girls stared with their big watery eyes, watching Cao Xing's actions.

…