Cao Xing's mind moved. There were only three days left in the novice protection period, which should be enough for him to reach level 10.

Liu Muxue asked softly, "Ah Xing, will it snow tonight?"

Cao Xing nodded and said, "Yes, it will snow, but it's okay as long as it's not a blizzard."

"With the current facilities in our territory, we can handle it."

Liu Muxue nodded slightly.

Then, Cao Xing took her and pushed open the door of the lord's hut.

Outside, the polar people and the newly joined subjects had already been waiting there.

When they saw Cao Xing coming out, they all said in unison, "My Lord, how are you?"

"Good morning, Lord. Please arrange our work for today!"

The enthusiasm of the people in the territory rose. Before this, they had been living a life of hunger.

On the first day of arriving in Cao Xing Territory, they felt the development prospects of this territory.

Therefore, they cherish this opportunity very much.

Cao Xing nodded and said, "Today, continue with the work I instructed you to do yesterday."

"Gather more resources and upgrade the campfire and the lord's hut."

"Let us build a more prosperous territory together!"

The people immediately responded respectfully, "As you command, Lord."

"I'm willing to give everything for the development of my territory!"

They dispersed and began their day's work.

At this time, Xia Yanni and Tong Chuchu, each holding a set of thick clothes, stood by and waited silently.

After seeing Cao Xing finish arranging the work, Xia Yanni walked over carefully and said, "Master, the clothes are ready."

As a modern person, she doesn't seem to be used to this title.

Cao Xing nodded, "Thank you for your hard work."

"It's okay..." Xia Yanni replied softly.

After saying that, she and Tong Chuchu handed the sewn wolfskin coats to Cao Xing and Liu Muxue respectively.

[Get a wolfskin coat (white)*1, get a wolfskin hat (white)*1]

These two pieces of clothing don't have any additional properties, they just serve a good purpose in keeping out the cold.

After putting on these two pieces of warm clothing, they instantly felt that the severe coldness of this world was isolated.

Looking at Xia Yanni's pupils covered by dark circles, Cao Xing knew that she must have stayed up late last night.

So Cao Xing took out two pieces of bear meat and a bottle of milk and handed them to Xia Yanni.

After Xia Yanni took it, there was a look of intense surprise in her eyes.

"Lord, can you really give me such precious meat and milk?"

Cao Xing nodded and said, "Chu Chu is still young, give her some nourishment."

Xia Yanni's eyes suddenly turned slightly red.

She held Tong Chuchu's hand and nodded solemnly, "Thank you, thank you..."

Tong Chuchu also happily hugged the milk and said happily, "Thank you, big brother."

…

After arranging the work, Cao Xing called Assam over.

"Asam, when you went out yesterday, besides rescuing Dahua and the others, did you find anything else?"

Asam replied respectfully, "Yes, Lord. I have drawn a map of the surrounding area according to your instructions."

"It's just that I haven't finished exploring yet, so the map isn't finished yet."

After hearing this, Cao Xing was immediately delighted and said, "It's okay if it's not finished yet, just show it to me first."

Assam nodded, then took out a yellowed parchment from the back of the Frostwolf and handed it to Cao Xing.

A system prompt appears.

【Get an unfinished map*1】

Cao Xing saw that this map recorded Assam's route.

Liu Muxue also came to Cao Xing's side and looked at the map with curiosity in her eyes.

However, after seeing the rough simplified Chinese style of painting on the parchment, I burst out laughing.

Some resource points are marked above.

For example, a tree represents that there are wood resources in that place.

A chicken means there are wild animals in that place.

A stone represents a place with mineral resources.

Thanks to Cao Xing's excellent comprehension ability, otherwise I really wouldn't understand what it meant.

Assam's resolute face showed some embarrassment. He scratched his head and said, "I... I have never learned to paint. I can only draw it simply."

Liu Muxue comforted him, "It's okay, as long as you can understand it."

Asam nodded gratefully: "Thank you, beautiful and kind Second Lord."

At this time, Cao Xing pointed to a dark cave near the territory and asked, "Asam, what is this?"

Assam replied sheepishly: "My Lord, that is a mine."

"But the place has been occupied by a group of molemen, and I heard the roar of machines nearby."

Machine roar?

Cao Xing's eyes lit up.

Because this means that there are probably some technological artifacts in that mine.

Cao Xing asked, "Asam, how strong are those mole people?"

Asam shook his head and said, "My Lord, I did not go in to investigate."

"But molemen are underground creatures, and their general strength is around level one. Occasionally, there may be some level two or three molemen appearing."

After listening to this, Cao Xing already had an idea in his mind.

The mine is about six kilometers away from the territory, and it takes about two hours to go there and back.

So, Cao Xing nodded and said, "Very good, then our goal today is to explore this mole man mine."

"Try to raise the level of both me and Mu Xue."

Asam bowed respectfully and said, "I am always at your service, my dear Lord."

Andrew, standing aside, had a pious look in his eyes and was also ready for battle.

However, before setting off, Cao Xing still had one thing to do.

That is, use that recruitment scroll to strengthen your team.

Cao Xing took out a scroll from his backpack.

[Phantom Assassin Recruitment Scroll (Blue): This scroll can be used to summon a Phantom Assassin with level 20 elite strength.]

There is no doubt that this will be the most powerful creature recruited by Cao Xing.

"Recruiting?"

Cao Xing nodded directly.

The scene before my eyes flashed.

This time, what appeared in front of Cao Xing was not a hexagram.

It was a black mist.

The black mist expanded rapidly, and within a few seconds, it enveloped the entire camp.

Cao Xing saw a faint figure moving inside.

There was no aura emanating from that figure, but it gave Cao Xing a sense of fatal crisis.

The next moment, the mist dissipated.

In front of Cao Xing, a woman wearing a black cloak and tight black leather armor appeared.

This outfit accentuates her perfect figure.

On its head, a pitch-black helmet covered most of its face, and only a pair of slightly red lips could be seen under its blue skin.

She spoke slowly, "The Temple of Shadows needs protection, and that is why I am here."

"Phantom Assassin: Sarah Blade Dance reports to you!"

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