《Surviving in Another Dimension: I Can See Hints》 Chapter 1 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Welcome to the world of the Overlord of the People.¡± ¡°Next, binding you to your personal territory and loading your regional attributes¡­¡± Wang Jue heard a vague and illusory voice by his ear while he was groggy. Light shone in from the gap at the top. The warmth told Wang Jue that he wasn¡¯t dreaming. Opening his eyes, Wang Jue looked around curiously. This was a small, dilapidated wooden hut with holes all over the roof. A slight frown appeared on Wang Jue¡¯s handsome face, and his gaze turned from one of initial confusion to seriousness. Presently, he was standing in a small and simple wooden hut. There was a wooden bed at the side and a round table in the center. On the table was a wooden short stick. Other than that, there was nothing else. This is not a place I am familiar with. If I remember correctly, I was resting at home today. Why have I woken up in this strange place? The door is tightly shut, and there is nothing symbolic in the surroundings. Who could have brought me here unnoticed? Just as Wang Jue was about to go out and figure things out, a light screen suddenly appeared in front of him. [Name: Wang Jue] [Age: 20] [Race: Human] [Strength: 3] [Stamina: 2] [Intelligence: 5] [Spirit: 2] [Territory: Initial Territory (Unnamed)] [Tap here to check the detailed attributes] [This is your initial territory. Try to modify and expand it. It might become a castle.] Wang Jue was stunned when he saw the contents on the screen. This sense of reality. This certainly isn¡¯t a dream! ¡°Overlord of the People. It¡¯s a regulated world similar to games.¡± Wang Jue muttered to himself. He had already realized that he had been transmigrated. Combined with the voice he had heard at the beginning, the transmigration might not be for him alone. ¡°Let¡¯s find out what¡¯s going on first.¡± Wang Jue focused his attention and the translucent interface appeared before his eyes again. [Territory], [Backpack], [Channels], [Trade], [Manufacture]¡­ Wang Jue looked into his backpack. The light screen switched. There were 20 slots inside, but they were empty. Then, he opened [Territory]. [Territory: The uncultivated little garden] [Current expansion range allowed: Area with 500 meters radius. Expansion can be done with a tap.] Wang Jue thought for a moment and didn¡¯t immediately tap on expansion. In this unfamiliar environment, no one knew if the expansion would bring resources or danger! He hadn¡¯t figured out the situation yet, so he decided to find out first before doing anything. Then, he tapped open the [Manufacture] interface. Swoosh! [Ordinary Iron Sword: Wood 0/2, Iron Blocks 0/2] [Elementary Straw Shed: Wood 0/10, Hay 0/6] [Simple Stove: Rocks 0/10, Iron Ores 0/3] [Elementary Blacksmith Shop: Rocks 0/40, Iron Ores 0/10, Wood 0/20] [Elementary Lookout Tower: Wood 0/30, Iron Ores 0/10] ¡­ Wang Jue looked through everything. Every item or equipment required different materials to produce. Obviously, resources were especially important in a game of survival. Then¡­ Wang Jue checked the [Trade] tab. The [Trade] platform offered the function to exchange items for items. At the same time, auctioning can also be done for any item. The transaction amount would be set by the owner. Then, Wang Jue locked his gaze on [Channel]. The page changed. At once, several options appeared in front of Wang Jue. [World Channel], [Regional Channel], [Friends Channel], [Territory Channel] There was actually a chatting function too. He entered the World Channel first. ¡°Wang Jun 186.54: Can someone tell me what¡¯s going on? I was in the middle of a meeting and I suddenly passed out. Why am I in an unfamiliar room now?¡± ¡°Lyu Gang 256.95: Were we kidnapped by anti-social organizations?¡± ¡°Xie Yin 296.1: I just went out to look for food and was attacked by a group of orcs. All my farmers are injured. Fortunately, the small courtyard is safe, they don¡¯t dare to come in.¡± ¡°Xie Yin 296.1: But these orcs have been babbling while staring at me from outside. I don¡¯t dare to go out, but I don¡¯t have much food left. Can anyone save me?¡± ¡°Ren Hang 564.52: Is this the end of the world? Can we still go back?¡± ¡­ Lines of chats rolled past, Wang Jue analyzed and picked out some important information from the messy chats. An unknown danger was present outside! The entire world was probably now a whole new system. He had to accept this and adapt to it as soon as possible! Wang Jue looked away and closed the World Channel. He entered the Regional Channel for a look. It was similar to the world channel, but was even more like a chat room. The members and display photos were shown on the right. The nicknames were all real names. There were 1000 members. ¡°Is anyone near me? I kept shouting earlier. Please reply if you hear me.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve never lived independently before. Now, you¡¯re asking me to survive on my own territory. Sob¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s all mountains around me. I vaguely heard the faint roar of a wild animal just now, and now I¡¯m carefully gathering supplies¡­¡± Wang Jue observed silently for a minute before closing the chat. The majority were out of their wits, while a few had already started exploring. Overall, this was an extremely game-like reality. Just as Wang Jue was about to go out and survey the area. The wooden door was pushed open. Three emaciated figures ran in one after another. Their faces were dirty and they looked extremely disheveled. They were wearing tattered clothes and straw sandals. They looked like refugees who had escaped. The moment the trio saw Wang Jue, they knelt in front of him and said with snot and tears, ¡°Overlord, you¡¯re finally here!¡± ¡°Boohoo, we haven¡¯t eaten for a few days.¡± ¡°My Overlord, you have great vision. One look and I can tell you are a man with thought.¡± The three of them took turns to speak. Wang Jue was still a little confused. Just as he was about to ask for their identities, the light screen appeared again. Different words appeared above their heads. [Name: Datou ] [Class: Farmer LV1] [Loyalty: 100%] [You can gain EXP[1.Experience points] through learning and use them to level up.] ¡­ [Name: Ertou] [Class: Farmer LV1] [Loyalty: 100%] [You can gain EXP through learning and use them to level up.] ¡­ [Name: Santou] [Class: Farmer LV1] [Loyalty: 100%] [You can gain EXP through learning and use them to level up.] Their names and information hung high above their heads. Wang Jue looked at the three farmers who looked like refugees in front of him and felt rather helpless. A wooden hut, a short stick, and three silly farmers were the beginning of this survival game. I seem to be in a terrible situation. While thinking, Wang Jue couldn¡¯t help but focus his attention on the three farmers. [The three farmers who are devoted to you can do some simple labor. Their aptitude can be improved through gradual learning. They will be your best help!] At this moment. A line of small golden words appeared in front of Wang Jue. They were¡­ Chapter 2 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios [Farmer Datou¡¯s aptitude is relatively better. If possible, you can appoint Datou as the team leader.] The words were completely different from the game notifications. Both the color and font were entirely distinct. Wang Jue blinked hard and focused his gaze again. The golden words appeared once again. ¡°This is¡­ a strategy guide?¡± Wang Jue didn¡¯t know if this was a mechanism that came with the game. However, now was the time to test it. ¡°Let¡¯s go outside and take a look. Follow behind me.¡± Wang Jue said to the three farmers. The three of them listened to their Overlord¡¯s orders obediently. Wang Jue carefully walked out of the wooden hut. He even kept comforting the three farmers to ease his own fear of the unknown world. After walking out of the wooden hut. Beneath his feet was a soft grassland. The air was very fresh. The chirping of birds could be heard coming from nearby. Wang Jue looked around. Behind him was the dilapidated hut. Around it was a small courtyard formed from broken mud walls. The entire courtyard was about 200 square meters in size. The outside of the small courtyard turned out to be a green forest, the depths were pitch-black. Wang Jue focused his attention. Right at this moment, words characters appeared. [It¡¯s dangerous up ahead. You must be accompanied by combat troops when entering the forest.] Unfortunately, his three farmers right now did not have much combat power. In the chat channels earlier, Wang Jue had discovered that someone had gone out and almost lost his life. If the others also had hints, they certainly would not head out so foolishly. Wang Jue pondered for a moment and opened the chat channels. No one mentioned this matter. ¡°It seems like I¡¯m the only one who can see this.¡± Wang Jue concluded. Without any reference, he did not know if the notifications were correct. ¡°Regardless of whether they¡¯re right or wrong, before I become stronger, I can¡¯t go out at will.¡± Wang Jue realized that what he should do next was not to explore, but to build his own territory. However, he knew that building a territory required resources. It did not come without conditions. At this moment, a line of golden text appeared before Wang Jue¡¯s eyes. [You can try asking the farmers. There might be a surprise.] He turned to look at the three farmers and ventured, ¡°Are there any other resources in the small courtyard?¡± The farmer, Ertou, was about to shake his head when the slightly muscular Datou suddenly said, ¡°There¡¯s a wooden box in the backyard, but none of us can open it. Overlord, there¡¯s no harm if you go take a look.¡± Wang Jue¡¯s eyes lit up. There really was a surprise! ¡°Where is it? Bring me there.¡± Datou responded and led Wang Jue to the backyard. The grass in the backyard was piled up. It was obvious because the place had not been cleaned for a long time. There was a large wooden chest in the center that looked extremely shabby. Wang Jue quickly went close and observed the wooden chest. [Wooden Treasure Chest: The lowest-level treasure chest in the territory. Usually, there will be a small amount of resources within, but danger could also be hidden inside.] A notification from the game interface. [There are materials, weapons, and some food in the wooden treasure chest. There is no danger.] The golden hint pulsed above the wooden chest. After checking, Wang Jue immediately had an idea of what¡¯s what. With a thought, he opened the wooden box. A few items immediately appeared in front of him. [System notification: 400g Wheat Bread x2] [System notification: 400ml Drinking Water x2] [Although the taste is not delicious, it can satisfy your hunger.] [System notification: Wood x5] (Basic materials for the territory¡¯s buildings.) [System notification: Wooden Treasure Chest x1] (The lowest grade treasure chest in the territory can only store inferior-grade items.) [System notification: A rusty sword] [Quality: Damaged] (A broken single-handed sword. It can provide you with basic damage abilities.) [System notification: Short-sleeved leather top] [Quality: Damaged] (Tattered leather clothing. It can provide you with basic physical protection.) [Ragged Leather Boots] [Quality: Damaged] (Ragged leather shoes. It can provide you with basic leg protection.) Two bottles of drinking water, two bags of bread wrapped in oil paper, and a set of tattered equipment. These were Wang Jue¡¯s basic resources. ¡°The amount of notifications made everything seem so formidable, but all the items turned out to be tattered¡­¡± However, these were all the starting equipment and supplies that were given for free. Why not! Right now, he only had a white short-sleeved shirt and underpants on, looking extremely shabby. He hurriedly began pulling on the items. He put on the short-sleeved leather top and boots. Then, he picked up the iron sword and hung it at his waist. Wang Jue was now considered armed. However, his tattered clothes and shoes made him seem out of place. However, this set of equipment made the three farmers envious. The other three items were automatically absorbed into the game interface¡¯s backpack. [System notification: Wooden Treasure Chest can be broken down into six pieces of wood. Do you want to break it down?] Wang Jue calculated inwardly and silently said, ¡°Break down the Wooden Treasure Chest, but not the drinking water.¡± [System notification: Broke down Wooden Treasure Chest, Wood x6] Wang Jue thought silently, ¡°Get a tube of drinking water.¡± A weight appeared in his hands. The drinking water that was stored away earlier had fallen directly into his hands. ¡°It¡¯s like an inter-spatial ring. I can store or take anytime, it¡¯s really convenient.¡± After taking stocks of his items, the most important thing now was to construct the buildings. He returned to the front yard and started checking the [Territory] tab. Then, he tapped on [Construction]. [Elementary Straw Shed] [Quality: Ordinary Human Construction] [Requirements: Wood 11/10, Hay 30/6] [Total area: 4 square meters] (Straw sheds are accommodations for humans. They can slowly recover their stamina there. [One can hold 2 people.] [Construction time: 2 hours] (Reduces construction time by 20% for every additional person participating in the labor, limited to 3 people) [Elementary Blacksmith Shop] [Quality: Ordinary Human Construction] [Requirements: Rocks 0/40, Iron Ores 0/10, Wood 11/20] [Total area: 20 square meters] [Construction time: 2 hours] [Elementary Blacksmith Shop, an important building in the early stages. You can forge basic weapons and tools inside.] (If conditions allow, it¡¯s better to build this quickly. All three silly farmers need to be armed.) ¡­ Wang Jue looked around. All the buildings that could be constructed now were level one buildings. As for those that were level two and above, they were gray, indicating that blueprints were required to unlock them. ¡°What is the very first thing I should build now?¡± While Wang Juecheng was deep in thought, the strategy guide reminded him again. [It¡¯s best to build the Elementary Guild first. The guild can recruit farmers and other skilled labor for you. Only with skills can you go further.] Wang Jue immediately found the union building and opened it. [Elementary Guild] [Quality: Ordinary Human Construction] [Requirements: Wood 11/10, Hay 30/6] [Total area: 20 square meters] He had a pretty clear idea of what to do now. Right now, I can only build the guild and straw shed with my resources. The guild can recruit more farmers and other skilled labor for me. Furthermore, the guide also clearly indicated that I could recruit skilled labor. With skilled labor, there will be production. So the guild is the first building I should build. Let¡¯s do it. Wang Jue followed the system interface¡¯s hint and started building the Elementary Straw Shed. [System notification: Construction of Guild has begun. Countdown: 10 hours] [System prompt: Construction of Elementary Straw Shed has begun. Countdown: 2 hours] Then, without needing any prompts from Wang Jue, the three farmers started to build the straw shed as if they had received orders. Wang Jue looked at the countdown on the system screen. He thought for a moment and observed his surroundings again. The forest in front was still full of danger as the hints had told him at the beginning. But just as Wang Jue was about to return to the hut, in the direction facing away from the forest. He found a special hint. [There¡¯s a tree hole ahead. There¡¯s a helpless construction worker hiding inside. The construction worker can double your construction efficiency¡­ There¡¯s no danger.] Wang Jue was overjoyed. Manpower was an important resource in any era. Besides, he didn¡¯t have a single construction worker right now. I have to get this worker! Chapter 3 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Wang Jue informed the three farmers that he was going to the forest and told them to guard the territory. All three farmers looked worried and expressed their willingness to join Wang Jue to protect him. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t go deep into the forest. I won¡¯t encounter any danger.¡± Then, Wang Jue said to Datou, ¡°You shall be captain of the team. Do not walk out of the yard rashly. I will be back soon.¡± As he had been hinted that there was no danger, Wang Jue didn¡¯t plan on bringing the three farmers with him. Their current mission was to build a guild first. Besides, even if he really were to encounter danger, bringing three defenseless farmers probably would not be of much use. After arriving outside the courtyard, Wang Jue oriented himself and set off without stopping. Time was also an important resource! Just as he was hinted, he did not encounter any danger on his journey. The forest was filled with branches and barbs. Fortunately, Wang Jue was wearing leather equipment with a certain level of protection, so he was alright. About an hour later. Wang Jue came to a spot in the forest. In front of him were rows of towering trees. Messy vegetation was scattered all over the ground. Some were even as tall as his waist. Under one of the trees, whose trunk was two arm span thick, was the tree hole that Wang Jue was looking for! It was a very concealed hiding place. If not for the hint, most people would not have discovered it, even if they came here. ¡°I am the Overlord of the territory at the back. Is there anyone here?¡± After Wang Jue spoke, he stood and waited. After a while, the grass in front of him moved. A figure emerged. His hair was very messy, it looked very much like a bird¡¯s nest. He had on a piece of outerwear girdled at the waist with slits on both sides and a pair of straw sandals on his feet. He looked even more pathetic than a beggar! Perhaps because he had been hiding in the tree hole for a long time, he was still not used to the bright sunlight. The tanned construction worker narrowed his eyes and carefully sized up Wang Jue. After getting a clear look, he said excitedly, ¡°Honorable Overlord, I¡¯m a construction worker. I hid in a tree hole because I got lost and was afraid of being attacked by wild beasts. Thank you for your call. It gave me the courage to walk out.¡± [A diligent and reliable construction worker. If you give him food, he will give you the most precious resources.] Wang Jue knew what to do after seeing the hint. Instantly, with a thought, a packet of wheat bread fell into his hands. Upon seeing the food, the construction worker¡¯s eyes lit up. He looked like he wanted to eat but didn¡¯t dare to go forward. Wang Jue opened the oil paper, reached out, broke off half of the bread, and held it out. He said, ¡°It looks like you¡¯ve been hungry for more than a day or two. Eat something.¡± The construction worker strode forward and said tearfully, ¡°My lord, you are the most generous lord I have ever seen. You illuminate my life like a bright star in the night sky.¡± He took the bread and bit off more than half of it in one bite. He mumbled, ¡°Thank you, my lord. I have nothing to repay you with. I only hope that you can accept my loyalty. I will dedicate my knowledge and abilities to you.¡± [You have subdued an advanced construction worker. Tap on details to check the worker¡¯s basic attributes.] The system notification lit up. Wang Jue was overjoyed. He hurriedly tapped on it. [Name: Valentine] [Class: Advanced Construction Worker] [Loyalty: 80%] [Strength: 1/7] [Stamina: 1/8] [Spirit: 2/8] [Passive attribute: The construction efficiency of the base doubles.] ¡­ After reading through Valentine¡¯s attributes, Wang Jue knew that he had picked up a treasure. He was indeed an advanced construction worker. Without saying much, Wang Jue led Valentine back to his territory. He then quickly threw himself into construction work. After half a day of experience, Wang Jue felt a little tired. He only realized then that he had yet to eat. He opened the bread and swallowed it hastily. There was no taste, it was like chewing on wax. Gulp gulp¡­ He took a large gulp of water. He still had about 600ml left. During this time, Wang Jue noticed that Datou and the other farmer all appeared to be extremely hungry. It struck him that they were also actual existences in this current world. People needed to eat. As their Overlord, it was also one of his responsibilities to ensure that they had adequate food and clothing. He immediately took out his 400g bread and 300ml of water for the four people. The group was moved to tears again. Wang Jue saw that Valentine¡¯s loyalty had increased to 85%. Around four in the afternoon. System notification: Guild construction completed! It is finally done! Wang Jue recited the words on the interface. [Guild construction completed. Please name the Guild] Wang Jue pondered for a moment and said softly, ¡°Guild name: Earthly Paradise!¡± Then, the image changed. [Guild: Earthly Paradise] [Level: Elementary] [Function: A recruitment notice can be issued once a week, limited to five people.] [Conditions: Each recruitment will cost 20 Silver Coins] At the same time, small golden characters appeared below. [An Elementary Guild can recruit 5 ordinary soldiers. Choose the category you want to recruit so that you can make maximum use of it.] Wang Jue only noticed then that there was a panel on the lower right side of the interface. [Gold Coins: 0] [Silver Coins: 26] ¡°Is this what I have now? What a pitiful amount!¡± After pondering for a moment, Wang Jue began to seriously consider his subsequent development. ¡°I was lucky today. I found a construction worker based on a hint, but I might not be so lucky in the future. ¡°If I want to obtain more resources, I will have to work outside. So, I have to have the ability to protect myself first!¡± He realized that the territory was most lacking in armed forces. He immediately took note of this and read the detailed interpretation of the recruitment notice. Wang Jue willed. ¡°Issue the recruitment order and gather five soldiers.¡± [Soldier Gathering Order released. Cost: 20 Silver Coins] A yellow notice materialized out of thin air and flew toward the center of the guild. It suddenly dispersed in the middle of the guild, turning into powder and falling to the ground. Then, a six-pointed star lit up. A spatial distortion began to appear from within and gradually grew in size, turning into a huge beam of light. After the light took form, a stream of white smoke surged up ceaselessly before gradually dissipating. ¡°Tsk tsk tsk, this special effect. Indeed, the longer you live, the more things you will see!¡± Wang Jue praised. The white smoke completely dissipated. Five figures that looked like soldiers appeared before Wang Jue¡¯s eyes. All of them stood tall and straight. The leader of the five soldiers walked to Wang Jue. He knelt down on one knee! ¡°Guard Carl reporting to you!¡± ¡°Great Overlord, may you prosper!¡± Wang Jue nodded unnaturally. He surveyed the five soldiers. They were dressed in light armor and carried sharp iron swords at their waists. They looked very well-trained. Indeed, spending money makes things more reliable! Suddenly, he seemed to have thought of something. Wang Jue looked toward the forest again. [It¡¯s still early, and the wild beasts are less active. You can lead the soldiers to explore the forest. Perhaps there will be some unexpected gains.] This time, the hint didn¡¯t indicate any danger. Wang Jue made up his mind. He decided to take this opportunity to lead the soldiers out in search of new materials. Before that, he still needed to do one more thing. That was to build a few more accommodations. Now that the population had increased, he couldn¡¯t let all of them squeeze into the wooden hunt with him. ¡°Valentine, Datou, collect the wood and hay around the area and build a straw shed for rest. Make sure it¡¯s done before sunset.¡± The two nodded in agreement. After handling the task, Wang Jue set off with the five soldiers.. Chapter 4 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios After entering the forest, Wang Jue began to carefully observe the hints he received for every direction. [100 meters to the right is a good choice. There is no danger. There are the resources you need there.] The golden characters were present for every direction. Wang Jue looked elsewhere. [200 meters ahead, there is a set of high-quality equipment left behind in the tree hole. It can save your life at critical moments. There is a certain level of danger. There is a low-level creature at the side, but the leader of the soldiers should be able to deal with it.] [Good fellow, do not go to the left. There¡¯s a sleeping bear there. You and your soldiers can¡¯t withstand its attack.] [300 meters to your left, there is no danger. There are supplies you need there that can help you get through the cold night.] There were a total of seven directions, and all of them were paired with the golden texts. However, in the forest, many wild beasts were also active. The longer they stayed, the more the situation would change. Even with hints, it was not guaranteed that they could avoid unknown dangers. Wang Jue compared them for a moment. From their current position, if they were to search together, it might take even longer. How to use the shortest amount of time to obtain the current supplies? Wang Jue decided to split up. Then, he told the four soldiers to head in the safe directions indicated by the hints, together with the distance and location. He also instructed them to gather back in the current spot once they have collected the supplies. He then led Carl, the leader of the soldiers, forward. He was planning to take the risk to obtain the set of excellent equipment mentioned in the hint! ¡°Keep your movements light in a while, there might be danger ahead!¡± Wang Jue reminded Carl and told him some things to take note of. When the duo were about 20 meters away from the tree hole, Wang Jue focused his attention and examined the tree hole in front of him again. [You are quite lucky. It is a low-level lizard. It is sleeping soundly. Get the soldier to finish it off while it is unguarded. This will be a great harvest.] Great! Wang Jue took a deep breath and gestured to Carl. Soldier Carl immediately understood his Overlord¡¯s intentions. Previously, Wang Jue had instructed him that this gesture meant ¡®attack¡¯. Wang Jue also gripped an iron sword in hand to guard against any accidents that happened. The two of them moved closer cautiously. Sure enough, five meters away, a lizard-shaped creature that was almost two meters long was sleeping soundly. Its face was ferocious and terrifying, and it was entirely green. Is this a low-level creature? If it were to stand, it would be taller than me! Wang Jue couldn¡¯t help but complain inwardly when he saw the giant lizard. There was a faint stench in the air. There was a lot of mucus on the ground. Carl rushed out. He wanted to charge towards the giant lizard as quickly as possible. Wang Jue stood at the side. Crack! Wang Jue had stepped on a branch. There was a slight noise. The giant lizard suddenly opened its eyes. It caught the intruder. Hostility flashed across its eyes. It reacted swiftly and pounced fiercely towards Wang Jue. Wang Jue narrowed his eyes and immediately had a bad feeling. Charge, stab! He had already prepared for the worst in his mind long ago. If Carl failed to take care of the giant lizard immediately, he could quickly enter offensive mode too! There was no hesitation when he thrust the sword forward. Bang! Wang Jue¡¯s sword stabbed into the lizard¡¯s eye. ¡°Roar¡­¡± The giant lizard let out an agonized roar. Its thick, swinging tail was about to sweep over. Wang Jue pulled out his iron sword and quickly retreated. Pu! A tree with the thickness of a fist fell to the ground. What powerful strength! Fortunately, I reacted quickly and didn¡¯t get affected. Anger and pain made the lizard lose its mind and attack its surroundings wildly. Without the vision in one eye, it did not find Wang Jue¡¯s location immediately. A bright red number floated above its head. [-30] Carl quickly moved close and got engaged in a fight with the giant lizard. Wang Jue observed the giant lizard with rapt attention. At once, a system notification and a strategy guide appeared. [System reminder: Giant Lizard LV1] [Race: Wild Beast] [Damage: 15~20] [Health Points: 60/100] [Skills: Attack, Sweep, Tail Break] [The injured giant lizard is gradually dying. Its eyes and throat are its weak spots. Deal with it carefully and you will be able to destroy it!] There was even a setting for Health Points. Wang Jue knew what to do, but he was still a little nervous. If it were not for the presence of Carl, he would probably be dead. And this was merely the lowest level creature in the forest! The giant lizard¡¯s skin was very hard, and it was difficult for Carl¡¯s sword to leave any wounds on its body. The man and beast fought back and forth, neither side gained the upper hand. At this moment, the giant lizard¡¯s eyes flashed with cruelty. It did not choose to continue attacking. Instead, it slowly retreated. Wang Jue realized that it was trying to escape. ¡°This is my first prey since arriving in this world!¡± Wang Jue wasn¡¯t going to let it escape! ¡°Carl, its eyes and throat are its weak spots. Don¡¯t let it escape!¡± Wang Jue shouted. Soldier Carl also found his opportunity. He moved swiftly and held his breath, avoiding the giant lizard¡¯s sweeping attack. All of a sudden. Soldier Carl stood to the side and suddenly thrust out his iron sword. It was still aimed at the eye. This time, the force used was even greater. The sword almost pierced deep into the beast¡¯s head. He then twisted the sword ruthlessly. [-20] The giant lizard¡¯s health points were instantly depleted. It struggled on the ground for less than half a minute before it stopped moving. [System notification: Killed a LV1 Giant Lizard, 50 EXP obtained.] Experience points could be used as one of the conditions to upgrade a territory. Wang Jue knew it when he checked the interface at the beginning. He did not expect that he would be able to obtain it by killing other creatures. [System reminder: Giant Lizard Corpse x1 (Tap to break down)] Then, a white light flashed. Some light spots emerged from the lizard¡¯s corpse and entered Wang Jue¡¯s body. Wang Jue looked at Carl and asked, ¡°How are you, Carl? You¡¯re not hurt, are you?¡± ¡°They¡¯re just some superficial wounds. Thank you for your concern, Sir. Fortunately, you injured its eye in advance and gave me a reminder, so I was able to kill it.¡± Wang Jue nodded without batting an eyelid. He was purely lucky this time. It was just a coincidence. But the importance of combat professions had proven to be especially paramount through this operation. Wang Jue walked towards the tree hole. Sure enough, he saw a copper chest inside it. Wang Jue went forward to take a look. The golden words hinted that there was no danger. Opening the treasure chest¡­ [System notification: Copper Treasure Chest x1 (Can be broken down into Copper Blocks x4)] [System notification: A complete set of Superior Armored Equipment x1] Wang Jue was overjoyed. He had obtained the protective equipment. Wang Jue took off the damaged leather armor on his body and threw it into his system backpack before quickly putting on this set of equipment. Wang Jue tried to swing his fist and sighed inwardly, ¡°This armor does not only look sturdy, but its interior is also flexible and soft. It does not affect one¡¯s movements at all!¡± Wang Jue felt a slight sense of security. However, Wang Jue became even more vigilant. His current strength wasn¡¯t strong enough in all aspects, so he had to be even more careful when gathering resources in the future. ¡°Carl, let¡¯s go. They should be done too. Let¡¯s gather.¡± The two of them headed back one behind another. There was no danger in the places where the four soldiers went. The four of them were already waiting there back at the earlier spot. Wang Jue began to take stock of the resources they had gathered. [System notification: Iron Blocks x4] [System notification: Bronze Blocks x5] [System notification: Logging Axe x1] [A sharp weapon used to cut down trees. It can be distributed to the workers to increase the efficiency of construction.] [System notification: 400 ml Drinking Water x3] Wang Jue felt a sense of joy at his bountiful harvest. He could not help but praise the few soldiers. Presently, the sky was almost dark. Wang Jue thought that they had to return. Back at the territory, Wang Jue saw that Datou and the others had already finished building two straw sheds. Wang Jue gave the Logging Axe to Datou. He was making the best use of resources. The efficiency of future construction could be further improved. Wang Jue let the soldiers guard the surroundings while he returned to the Overlord¡¯s Main Hall.. Chapter 5 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The Overlord¡¯s Main Hall was the simple wooden hut where the Wang Jue had awakened. Wang Jue opened the system interface. After killing the giant lizard today, the system notification stated that it could be broken down. However, Wang Jue had been busy collecting supplies before. Now that he had some free time, he was very curious about what he could obtain after breaking it down. Wang Jue directly opened the backpack and tapped to break down the lizard. In the spirit of not wasting anything, Wang Jue also planned to break down the copper treasure chest and his old leather armor. Unfortunately, the tattered leather armor was already defective. The system notification stated that it could not be broken down again. [Crocodile Meat x6] (LV 1 Lizard Meat is ordinary. It has a good satiation effect and tastes average.) [Crocodile Blood x2] (All of a creature¡¯s essence is in the bones and blood. Digesting it will increase your strength considerably.) [Crocodile Skin x5] (It has tough defensive ability. It can be used to produce several pieces of leather armor of good quality.) [Copper Block x6] After the breakdown was done, Wang Jue opened his backpack again. [Iron Block x4, Copper Block x9, 400ml Drinking Water x3, 300ml Drinking Water x1, 200g Wheat Bread x1, Crocodile Meat x6, Crocodile Blood x2, Crocodile Skin x5] And the Logging Axe that was given to Datou, as well as the armor on himself. These were all he had right now. Wang Jue took out the crocodile meat. Giving no regards as to whether it was cooked or raw, he took a big bite out of it. He then drank a large mouthful of crocodile blood. There was a faint smell of blood, but it was still alright. Blood could not only satiate his hunger but also quench his thirst. At the same time, it could also enhance his strength. Why not? ¡°Burp¡­ I¡¯m full!¡± ¡­ It was break time and Wang Jue had nothing to do. He opened the chat channels. After going around for a while, he realized that many people were begging for food and water. Five to six hours had passed since everyone transmigrated into the Overlord¡¯s Survival Game. Wang Jue had already established a guild and built a straw shed. As for the others, they were still in their own territories, trying to wait for help or hesitating while looking at the unknown surroundings outside. Similarly, some had been attacked by wild beasts and died! At the start of the game, every regional channel had 2,000 people. At this moment, there were only 954 players left in Wang Jue¡¯s regional channel. This was undoubtedly an unseen pressure. I have to be cautious when I go around. Otherwise, I will really die. Some people did not dare to leave their territory and only dared to explore nearby. When they saw that someone had died, they immediately became dispirited. ¡°I advise everyone not to act rashly. Other than wild beasts, there are also even more terrifying existences here.¡± ¡°I¡¯m lucky. I found supplies once I left the territory. I have enough to eat and drink for tonight.¡± ¡°I wonder if the beginner protection mechanism in the territory¡¯s small courtyard is permanent. The beasts outside have been watching me for a day.¡± Some got injured, but there were also some who were lucky and managed to gather some good stuff. ¡­ Wang Jue quietly exited the chat, deep in thought. There were two matters that were most important to him right now. First, gathering resources. Second, exploring the surrounding environment. His territory was surrounded by forests. There was lush greenery everywhere. It was still unknown to him how big the forest was. Other than that, there were also sparse shrubs, as well as various rocks and colorful minerals. These were the ¡®resources¡¯ that Wang Jue could collect. But apart from that, Wang Jue knew nothing about the resources and dangers in his surroundings. Now that the five soldiers had arrived, the issue of safety had been barely resolved. After today¡¯s battle, Wang Jue had gained a certain understanding of the dangers of this world. Wang Jue thought for a moment and lifted his head. He said to Carl, who was outside the door, ¡°Carl, I have a task for you. Please explore the perimeters of the territory and report to me all the nearby property, regions, and possible dangers. ¡°You must return to the territory before dark.¡± Carl nodded. He bowed to Wang Jue and made a hand gesture of holding his chest with a fist. ¡°As you command, my Lord.¡± ¡°Go ahead. I look forward to your good news.¡± Wang Jue acknowledged. The people here had their own habits and beliefs. He could not treat them as emotionless NPCs1. With that, Carl led the three soldiers out of the Overlord¡¯s courtyard. Wang Jue watched Carl leave. At this moment, the Ertou and Santou had also brought back the resources they had just collected. Two silly farmers, each carrying a small tree and a large rock, walked into the yard. The moment they entered the courtyard. The trees and rocks were turned into miniature forms, and were then absorbed into the territory¡¯s storage. At the same time, at the bottom right corner of the system¡¯s interface. [Wood+2] [Rock+2] This batch of resources took about half an hour to be brought back. ¡°Too slow¡­¡± Wang Jue shook his head. There was a severe shortage of manpower. ¡°Do it yourself for ample food and clothing! ¡°As a successful Overlord, I have to be an example.¡± Wang Jue said confidently as he rolled his shoulders. Wang Jue picked up an iron axe from the yard and stood outside the small courtyard. Carl and the soldiers were long gone. There were only two soldiers patrolling the territory on both sides to guard against any danger. There were also the three farmers gathering resources within a hundred meters of the small courtyard. Datou had gotten the Logging Axe and was working hard to cut down a thick tree. As for Ertou and Santou, one was gathering flax in the bushes, and the other was carrying a basket on his back to collect rocks. If they were lucky, they would occasionally dig out a piece of black iron ore. It was noon when Wang Jue had woken up. Now, it was already four or five in the afternoon. As long as the three farmers kept up this efficiency, there should be enough materials for Wang Jue to build some basic buildings for living by the evening. The three farmers were working hard and the soldiers were out exploring. Everything was progressing well. ¡°Next, let me get to work too!¡± He said confidently. Just as he was about to pick a direction to gather resources. He suddenly remembered his strategy guide. Since I have a guide, I should be able to get the details of this area in advance, right? The thought had just occurred to him. Immediately, golden words appeared before his eyes. [This is the borderland of the Kingdom of Luarca, at the foot of the Erman Mountain Range.] [That¡¯s right, 50 kilometers ahead is the land of the elves, Esala City] Wang Jue looked at the two sentences. It seemed like the setting of this world was also extremely vast and mysterious! Elves, giant lizard creatures, and human kingdoms. ¡°In that case, are there other races like dwarves, orcs, and dragons?¡± He clicked his tongue in wonder. ¡°Oh yeah, I almost forgot about proper business.¡± Wang Jue surveyed the towering trees around him. He could see a golden hint in almost every direction he looked towards. It was much more dangerous during the afternoon compared to noon. It was time for the beasts to start moving about! Wang Jue¡¯s eyes felt numb from looking around. He felt that there was no suitable place for him to explore. He thought for a moment and asked directly, ¡°Is there anything good nearby?¡± He could not help but look forward to it. If there was even a strategy guide for this, it would be too crazy! Chapter 6 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios In the next moment, a golden text slowly appeared in front of him. [Let me quietly tell you a small secret. The withered tree that is 200 meters southwest of the territory is not simple. Try to dig under the soil. When it gets dark, I¡¯m afraid it will be hard to find.] There was really a hint! ¡°F*ck!!¡± Wang Jue couldn¡¯t help but cry out in alarm, attracting the attention of the three farmers who were working. ¡°What happened to the Overlord?¡± ¡°What grass[1.The Chinese term for ¡®f*ck¡¯ has the same pronunciation as grass]?¡± Ertou muttered softly to Santou. ¡°I don¡¯t know¡­ ¡°But as the Lord¡¯s loyal subordinate, I feel that we should go check.¡± Ertou suggested, thinking he was clever. They were quite skilled in the art of buttering up to others. The two of them quickly dropped their resources and tools on the spot and ran over. Datou, who was working further away, saw them running over. Although he did not know what had happened, it did not stop him from showing concern for their great Overlord. Thus, the three silly farmers rushed to Wang Jue¡¯s side. ¡°My Lord, is there anything nearby?¡± ¡°Overlord, we¡¯re here to protect you!¡± ¡°What grass did you see, my Overlord?¡± The three of them were panting as they asked with eager attention. They saw Wang Jue unconsciously reveal an ecstatic smile . This made the three farmers even more confused. After Wang Jue calmed down, he kicked each of the three farmers in the butt. ¡°Go, go, go! What are you doing here? Hurry up and get to work!¡± Wang Jue dismissed them with a wave of his hand. The three silly farmers came and left obediently again. Wang Jue rubbed his hands and looked around. ¡°Right! ¡°Where is the southwest?¡± At this moment, a golden arrow appeared and pointed to the side of Wang Jue. There, a withered tree stood out. The target was very clear! Wang Jue brought the pickaxe in his hand. He walked quickly towards the withered tree. The withered tree looked ordinary. Its surroundings were filled with lush green grass. Wang Jue surveyed it. Then, he began digging. He took a deep breath, grabbed the pickaxe, and began digging at the soft grass under the tree. He used a lot of strength. Bits of grass swirled everywhere at once. Ten minutes later. Wang Jue had dug a half-meter deep pit under the tree. Suddenly, his pickaxe seemed to have dug into something hard, and he could not help but reduce the force used. Bending down, he reached out and started to flip through the soil, lifting the hard object that he had grabbed. Then, Wang Jue was stunned. It was an arrow. This arrow looked very special. The material looked like jade. It was smooth, translucent and extremely hard. Judging from its appearance alone, it looked like a work of art. At this moment, the golden text appeared, right in time. [The Arctic Arrow that was lost in Esala City has endured tens of thousands of years. It is a good arrow.] [There might also be some ancient elven items in the backpack.] Two hints appeared, one after another. It provided Wang Jue with the entire context. To think that this arrow that looked like a work of art was actually a treasure! Then, he reached into the soil and dug around again. He now found a leather backpack made of animal skin. It was actually able to withstand the passing of tens of thousands of years as well. He carefully examined the soil beneath his feet again. After confirming that there was nothing else, Wang Jue then climbed out of the pit. He prepared to check his spoils of war from this time. He first wiped the arrow clean. The entire arrow was sparkling white. One could vaguely see a ball of light constantly bouncing about in the arrow. It felt heavy in his hands. According to the strategy guide, this arrow was rather extraordinary. When Wang Jue concentrated on it, a system notification appeared. [Arrows of Frost] [Quality: Rare] [Penetrating Damage: 999] [Additional Skill: Disillude] [Disillude: After hitting the target, the target will stop all thinking, consuming 5% of the target¡¯s health every second. Ignores the damage of armor.] When Wang Jue saw the attributes of the arrow, he was completely shocked. Penetrating damage, 999! What kind of godly concept is this!? For example, Wang Jue¡¯s current HP was 130 and his armor defense was 50 points. In other words, after taking 180 points of damage, Wang Jue¡¯s health points would be cleared, which meant death for him. 999 points of penetrating damage was enough to kill five and a half Wang Jue¡­ It was like making a stick of candied hawthorn. At this thought, Wang Jue felt that this arrow was simply invincible. This was definitely Wang Jue¡¯s trump card. Wang Jue carefully stored the Arrow of Frost into his backpack for emergencies. Then, he looked at the leather backpack. [Mysterious Space Hide Backpack] [Quality: Superior] [Capacity: 5 / 24 slots] [(Tap here to open)] [This backpack is made from the skin of the Kodo Beast. It can carry an astonishing load and is very durable. It is a must-have item whether at home or while traveling.] This leather backpack was actually a space storage item, and it was labeled green, which stood for superior quality. A storage space with as many as 24 slots could greatly increase Wang Jue¡¯s carrying capacity. He would make preparations for long-distance harvesting and treasure hunting. Then, Wang Jue opened the storage compartment of the backpack. There were a total of five items inside. He swept his gaze across them. And the system began notifying that he had obtained the items. [Unlocked Kodo Hide Backpack] [Mithril x9] (A rare mineral resource) [Steel x9] (A rare mineral resource) Orange color meant that they were superior quality materials. He didn¡¯t need them for now, so he would keep them first. [Evil Spirit Archer Recruitment Scroll x1] [Contact the great mysterious powers and immediately recruit a powerful level three long-range warrior, Evil Spirit Archer] [Consumption: 100 Gold Coins and 50 Health Points] [Default aptitude is excellent. You can advance or strengthen it subsequently.] (A powerful Elven warrior that has already disappeared. With her protecting you, dominating the area will be no problem.) This recruitment scroll is good stuff! Health points can be recovered, but I only have one silver coin left, let alone gold coins. It seems that I have to speed up the gathering of resources so that I can summon the Evil Spirit Archer as soon as possible to improve my ability to protect myself. [Gushing Spirit Well Construction Blueprint x1] [Quality: Rare (Purple) Special Elven architecture] [Requirement: Gushing Spirit Well Construction Blueprint ¡Á1] [A complete building that can be built without materials. You can choose an area to place it.] [Construction time: 8 hours] [Total area: 2 square meters] [Sturdiness: 1000] [Construction Armor: 120] [A basic structure of the elves. It has a total of two wells. One is clean well water, so there is no need to worry about the lack of water resources. The other is the spiritual spring that can heal injuries and replenish stamina.] [Consuming 1ml of well water can restore 0.8 Health Points] [Water capacity: 2L] [Amount produced per hour: 20ml] [Skill: Rapid Surge (Consumes 500 ml of spiritual spring water, stamina of the creatures belonging to the territory+10, HP+100, limited to 5 people. Duration: 5 hours)] ¡°Wow, this Gushing Spirit Well is a structure that produces health drugs automatically. ¡°In the future, I can pack it up and bring it with me. When I¡¯m out fighting, I can take a drink and instantly get healed!¡± There were a total of five treasures.. Chapter 7 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios After returning to the small courtyard, the construction worker, Valentine, was directing the three silly farmers to work hard to build a stove. This was the mission Wang Jue had previously assigned. The construction was to be completed before nightfall, so that it was in time for dinner. They greeted Wang Jue when they saw him. Wang Jue nodded back with a smile. Wang Jue found an empty space in the courtyard and prepared to build the Gushing Spirit Well right away. After all, only the small courtyard had defensive capabilities right now. It was also safer and more convenient. Wang Jue opened the blueprint and tapped to use it. [System notification: Gushing Spirit Well (Special Structure)] [Requirement: Gushing Spirit Well Blueprint x1] [Countdown: 8 hours] An illusory outline of a well appeared in front of Wang Jue. With a thought, it landed on the ground. An emerald green light suddenly lit up. In the next moment, the ground caved in to form into two circular pits of about two square meters. Immediately after, a large amount of green vines shot up into the sky from within. The vines continued to grow, twist and twine. A few minutes later, a structure completely made of vines took shape. Wang Jue took a glance at the panel, the Gushing Spirit Well would be completed by tomorrow morning. Following that, Wang Jue summoned the remaining two soldiers and instructed them to guard the area tonight. This was a treasure, nothing must happen to it. Presently, Wang Jue recalled the recruitment scroll he had just obtained. Is there a faster way to earn gold coins? Wang Jue wanted to try the trading function in the system and see if he could exchange his current supplies for some gold coins. Let¡¯s do it. Wang Jue opened the interface and entered the trading platform. There were people who had begun to exchange items here. ¡°So many people need water?¡± Wang Jue went around and found that almost all the requests were asking for water and food. After some thought, Wang Jue felt relieved. It was a survival game after all. Food was the number one priority and also most scarce. ¡°No one is trading coins.¡± He thought for a moment and said in his heart , ¡°Break down two 300ml drinking water.¡± He was planning to put 600ml of water onto the trading market for gold coins. Water could be traded, but the bamboo tube had to be kept. As for how the trader would drink, it was none of his business. [System notification: Water+400ml] [System notification: Bamboo Tube x1] On the trading channel. [Seller: Wang Jue 182.23] [Item: 300ml Drinking Water] [Demand: 30 Gold Coins] [Alternative: Special materials] [Quantity: 2] Wang Jue had just posted his items when the chat exploded. ¡°Holy sh*t. Someone¡¯s posted a deal for water.¡± ¡°Why is he only trading for gold coins? I only have 5 gold coins. Can we do crowdfunding? We¡¯ll divide the amount of water after the transaction.¡± ¡°The aces have already started to trade water resources, and I¡¯m still trembling in the beginner¡¯s small courtyard¡­¡± ¡°Water is a scarce resource. I haven¡¯t even seen a drop of it in the market today, yet this person is willing to trade!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense on the world channel! I want to make a deal with Boss Wang Jue privately.¡± Everyone was shocked. It had been less than a day since the universal transmigration. Only five or six hours had passed since noon. Most of the people were still in a state of confusion, not knowing where to start. Some quick-witted people had gone out to gather resources and began the basic construction. However, the outside world was full of dangers, and very few people actually obtained resources. Imagine how precious a drop of water was in a boundless desert. Would anyone exchange water for money? The answer was no! Unless this person was a reckless fool, or, he had found a lake with an endless supply of water. The people in the chat didn¡¯t know which kind of person Wang Jue was, but it was undeniable that Wang Jue¡¯s name was beginning to spread throughout the chat channels. While almost everyone was discussing him, on the other side, more and more people were privately messaging Wang Jue through the trading channel. ¡°Brother Wang, can I exchange 100 pieces of stones for your water?¡± ¡°Big brother, do you want iron blocks? I¡¯ll give all I have for your water. I haven¡¯t had any water for a day!¡± ¡°Brother, I want water. Can you give it to me? I can promise you anything!¡± ¡°Brother, I have countless assets. Give me the water. When we return to the original world, I¡¯ll give you 100 million dollars!¡± ¡°Brother Wang, I was lucky to find an intermediate self-defense weapon. Can I use it to trade with you?¡± ¡­ Not one person had 50 gold coins. There were countless private messages from all kinds of people. Among them, there were some celebrities and high-ranking officials whom Wang Juecheng was familiar with, and even the wealthiest people. There were begging, threats, promises, seduction, and more. However, Wang Jue didn¡¯t care about all that. Here, everyone is equal. Without what I need, they can forget about trading! Who knows if we can ever return to the real world or¡­ remain alive! Wang Jue looked at the numerous private messages. None of them had what he wanted, and nor were there anyone with special resources. He closed the chat channel and took the opportunity to rest. After about two hours, there was still no one who could trade. Presently, the sky was almost completely dark. ¡°The stove is fixed. It¡¯s time to cook. ¡°But why aren¡¯t Karl and the others back yet?¡± Wang Jue walked to the stove and felt a vague sense of unease. He started cooking. After the farmers set up the fire, Wang Jue took out the ingredients and began to make lizard barbecue. [Barbecue] [Requirement: Wood x1, Meat x1] [Seasoning: None] [Production Time: 1 hour] Wang Jue submitted eight portions of lizard meat and eight portions of wood at one go and began the production. Soon, the aroma of the meat juices wafted through the air. The few people smelled the fragrance and swallowed their saliva at the same time. An hour later. In the sky, the last traces of the sunset had completely disappeared. Night fell, and the stars twinkled in the sky. The silvery-white crescent moon hung high above their heads. Night was the home ground of wild beasts. Wang Jue vaguely heard howls coming from the forest. ¡°Aah ooh¡­¡± A shrill wolf howl sounded. ¡°Roar¡­ ooh¡­¡± The grassland was pitch black under the night sky. It was like an abyssal maw that was devouring everything. ¡°Boom¡­¡± After the howls, there was the thundering sound of heavy objects falling to the ground. Sounds echoed in the night sky, making it impossible to determine the exact location they were coming from. The three farmers, and Valentine all looked terrified. Their tense bodies were clustered together. Wang Jue looked outside with rapt attention. He felt that there were many hidden eyes around his territory. They seemed to be afraid of something and did not come close. At this moment, a black shadow slowly passed through the night. A pair of eyes appeared before everyone, followed by several figures. The few figures moved very quickly, as if they were running at full speed. Soon, they arrived at the edge of the small courtyard. ¡°It¡¯s the soldiers.¡± The surprised voices of Datou and Santou sounded. Carl, who had been out exploring the environment with three soldiers, had returned. Wang Jue heaved a sigh of relief. They¡¯re finally back! ¡°Overlord, Carl is back!¡± Chapter 8 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Wang Jue looked at Carl and the two soldiers behind him and frowned slightly. There was an arrow sticking out of Carl¡¯s shoulder and a wound on his right hand. The other two were not any better off. They were covered in blood! Carl was actually injured! The arrow wound was the most serious. One could see the bright red flesh being turned out inside. Wang Jue checked their information. Carl had two-thirds of his health points left, while the three soldiers still had a third left. They were almost at death¡¯s door! Previously, Wang Jue had observed the peripherals and the golden hints had revealed that there wasn¡¯t much danger. Moreover, these soldiers were not weak. They were only exploring the perimeters. How could they encounter such an intense battle? ¡°What¡¯s with your injuries?¡± Wang Jue narrowed his eyes and asked coldly. ¡°Overlord, I have made a few important discoveries during this exploration! ¡°About 70 miles ahead, there¡¯s a group of roving bandits stationed in a simple camp. ¡°Every one of them is armed with swords. There is a group of stolid people sitting around the bonfire. I suspect that they are holding onto some refugees. ¡°I was discovered by their scouts when I was loitering around the perimeter. Then, I was attacked by the archers and warriors in the camp. ¡°I immediately chose to hide in the forest. After roaming around, I finally escaped their pursuit. ¡°To be on the safe side, I took the three of them on a long detour before returning to the territory.¡± As he spoke, Carl suddenly knelt down on one knee and placed one hand on his chest. He said in frustration, ¡°Honorable Overlord, I am incapable, please punish me!¡± Wang Jue hurried forward to help Carl up. ¡°Get up and go rest in the straw shed. You can slowly recover your health points there.¡± ¡°Datou, bring me two earthen jars.¡± Upon hearing him, Datou immediately went to the yard to search around. Resting in the straw shed could restore 1 HP per hour. It was better than nothing. At this moment, Datou had already brought the jars and handed them to Wang Jue. ¡°Come on, let everyone have some. This blood can restore your stamina.¡± He had already used up half of the lizard blood he had hunted today. Wang Jue didn¡¯t feel any heartache. Carl was a qualified warrior. He had gotten injured while completing the mission he gave. Therefore, Wang Jue would not neglect him. No matter how precious the item was, it could not compare to a loyal warrior. Carl solemnly took the jar. He did not drink immediately but handed it to his subordinates first. After drinking it, the soldiers¡¯ conditions visibly improved. When the construction of the Gushing Spirit Well was completed, the effect would be even better! Speaking of the Gushing Spirit Well, it would probably be completed tomorrow morning. At that moment, Carl pulled out the iron sword from his waist and sliced off the shaft of the arrow on his shoulder. Then, he gritted his teeth and put down the iron sword. With his other hand, he grabbed the tail of the arrow tip and ruthlessly pulled it out from his shoulder. Immediately, blood poured out. Karl quickly finished bandaging himself using a piece of white cloth with one hand. The bleeding slowly stopped. There wasn¡¯t even the slightest groan emitted in this entire process. He only frowned slightly. At this moment, he picked up the jar and finished the blood in one gulp. It seems like the soldiers I¡¯ve recruited this time aren¡¯t as simple as they seem! Wang Jue thought to himself. He didn¡¯t believe that any random person would be this decisive and resolute. Those that could reach this level were all capable and formidable people! Wang Jue was thankful for his luck. ¡°I¡¯ve embarrassed myself in front of you, my Lord. It¡¯s just a rough bandaging technique. I¡¯m used to life and death outside.¡± After he finished treating his wounds, the soldiers had already reached their limit and had fallen deeply asleep. Carl sat cross-legged. Then, he began to report the results of the afternoon¡¯s exploration. ¡°My Lord, apart from that camp, I also discovered a ruin.¡± ¡°Ruin?¡± Wang Jue was somewhat puzzled. Without needing any prompts from Wang Jue, Karl began to explain, ¡°Those are traces left behind from the Old Era. Although the Old Era is ages ago, there are often many extinct things in the remains. They are extremely precious!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve served in the Knight Legion before, and the Legion has explored many of the ruins. Although that ruin is well hidden, I¡¯m sure that it must be one. It¡¯s just that there¡¯s a powerful creature guarding it, and I didn¡¯t dare to go close. ¡°It¡¯s deep in the forest in the northwest. It¡¯s completely covered by moss.¡± At this point, Carl added worriedly, ¡°That bandit camp is deep in the mountains in the true north. This time, I¡¯ve already alerted them. I wonder if they will send people to search and discover our territory.¡± Wang Jue nodded and waved his hand. ¡°You did great, Carl.¡± Wang Jue pondered for a moment before saying, ¡°We can put the ruin aside for now. There¡¯s no rush. ¡°As for the bandits, there should be no problem. Seventy miles isn¡¯t a short distance, if they were to discover this place, it would still take several days.¡± Wang Jue¡¯s eyes were cold as he coldly said, ¡°When the time comes, the territory would have become even stronger. I will personally avenge you then.¡± The Gushing Spirit Well that was about to be completed. He also had the powerful Elven Arrow and many other treasures. Wang Jue was confident. Damn bandits, they actually injured my subordinates. From the looks of it, that group of bandits have probably occupied the mountain range in the north. As the saying goes, two tigers cannot share one mountain. As Wang Jue¡¯s territory gradually expanded, they would meet sooner or later. Since he had discovered them earlier, he would be able to make preparations early! Presently the lizard meat on the stove was already cooked. Wang Jue took out the roasted lizard meat. He handed Carl a piece and kept a few more pieces. Those were for the other soldiers when they woke up. ¡°Carl, it¡¯s been hard on you. You¡¯ve done well. Rest well tonight.¡± Then, Wang Jue stopped Carl from bowing, waved his hand, and walked out of the straw shed. A loyalty update notification appeared. [Soldier Carl is touched by your sincerity, Loyalty+10, current Loyalty: 90] Carl¡¯s loyalty went straight up to 90. Wang Jue took a glance and closed the notification. He left a piece of barbecued meat for himself, and the remaining six pieces were just enough for each person. Datou, Ertou, Santou, they were the first farmers to follow Wang Jue. They were also the most loyal. Although they appeared to be simple-minded, they were very hardworking. After Wang Jue distributed the meat, he left 500ml of water for them to share. He returned to the courtyard. He pushed open the dilapidated wooden door and walked in. The small house was only about 40 square meters big. The furnishings inside were also very simple. There was only a wooden table, a wooden stool, and a bed laid with hay. Simple, primitive, plain! Wang Jue sat on a wooden stool and ate the roasted meat bite by bite. As there was no seasoning, the roast meat lacked flavor. However, Wang Jue still ate it. Soon, he digested the fist-sized piece of roasted meat in his stomach. Food was a big problem. He only had a piece of bread and 600ml water in his food reserve. Food was a consumable. As the population increased, the demand for food would also increase. Therefore, the goal of finding food had to be added to his agenda. Fortunately, there was no need to worry about the water resources now. There were two springs in the Gushing Spirit Well. One was the spiritual spring, and the other was ordinary spring water. Outside the small courtyard, the echoing roars of wild beasts never subsided. It was as if there was a beast party outside. Fortunately, there were soldiers guarding the area, so the ordinary beasts did not dare to come close. Wang Jue sat in the hut. He opened the [Chat Channel].. Chapter 9 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Wang Jue opened the [World Channel] first. ¡°Shen Men 165.62: Oh my god, all kinds of wild beasts are howling outside. It¡¯s so scary.¡± ¡°Sanjay 180.62: My farmer encountered a venomous snake this afternoon. He was bitten, and now he is seriously ill. I don¡¯t know what to do.¡± ¡°Oliver 190.32: My Lord, please grant me some food.¡± ¡°Sheng Wenhua 174: I found an altar near the territory. It can make my farmers powerful warriors!¡± ¡­ The World Channel was still bustling with activity. In the ¡°Overlord Survival Game¡± that billions of people participated in, most of the Overlords had just started to adapt to this world and had even encountered different degrees of danger. However, there were some Overlords who had already shown a lead in their capabilities. They obtained the initial opportunity. Anything was possible. Although I have a strategy guide, there are many lucky people in this world to begin with. There are also many talents with outstanding individual abilities. These people are truly dragons who have left their lair on this vast continent. I have to be vigilant at all times and not be too confident! Wang Jue pondered for a moment and didn¡¯t say anything on the World Channel. Then, he opened [the Regional Channel]. According to the hint, this was a square area with an area of 40,000 square kilometers. From this, it could be seen that this world was truly boundless. On top of the regional channel was a number. 1886 / 2000 This was the number of people who were still alive in the region. Out of the earlier 2,000 people, 114 had already died! The lifeless numbers stimulated everyone¡¯s nerves. Perhaps there were more deaths in some areas, and fewer deaths in others. The region Wang Jue was in couldn¡¯t represent anything, so there was no universality in the statistics. However, it was enough to illustrate the brutality of living in this world. Death was right at one¡¯s side, and it could befall at any moment. The [Regional Channel] was also very lively. Everyone experienced the first night of this world. No one dared to take the risk and leave the protection of the small courtyard to explore outside. Hence, everyone chose to use this channel. ¡°Jiang Jie 165: The beginning is the most difficult period. Only when you get through it, will you be qualified to gain a foothold.¡± ¡°Li Yi 189.31: Brother, you have a point. I¡¯ve been gathering wood for an entire day, but I¡¯ve only built an elementary straw shed. I want to build a training camp tomorrow and start training my farmers.¡± ¡°Cai Xukun 123.2: Everyone, listen to me. If any of us meet, let¡¯s not attack one another¡­¡± ¡­ As everyone slowly expands, there will be territorial disputes sooner or later. When one¡¯s interests are threatened, these people, including myself, probably won¡¯t be as calm as we are right now. No one had progressed to that stage yet. Everyone was currently in the stage of huddling together for warmth. Wang Jue thought for a moment and sent a message to [Regional Channel]. ¡°Wang Jue182.83: Don¡¯t ever go near the middle area close to the forest. There¡¯s a group of ferocious and powerful bandits there.¡± After sending the message, he closed the [Regional Channel]. One person he could help would count as one. Anyone who encountered that bandit camp probably won¡¯t be able to escape unscathed. That they were able to injure Carl and the other soldiers at first glance, it definitely wasn¡¯t an ordinary force. ¡°Now, let¡¯s check out the trade market.¡± Activate function. Immediately, a large number of messages appeared. The items were all very ordinary. They were mainly stones and wood. There were no blueprints, weapons, or special materials. Wang Jue retracted his gaze. ¡°Now, I¡¯ll post a deal for bread.¡± Wang Jue smiled slightly. With a bunch of hungry people, bread must be even more tempting at this moment. A while later. On the trading channel. [Seller: Wang Jue 182.23] [Item: 400g Wheat Bread] [Demand: 50 Gold Coins] [Alternative: Special materials] [Quantity: 1] So far, Wang Jue had already posted two items. And both were precious food and water. The 600ml of drinking water has not been traded yet. In the chat channels. ¡°Tsk! Boss Wang Jue has put up a deal again.¡± ¡°I saw it. A bread! I¡¯m so hungry now. Can he give it to me for free?¡± ¡°Gold coins again? But we¡¯re all in initial territories. Who would have so many gold coins!¡± ¡°If I have any special materials, I¡¯ll trade with him to fill my stomach before anything else! Speaking of stomach, its growling again¡­¡± ¡­ Everyone realized that it was Wang Jue again. All kinds of envious, jealous, and hateful words were thrown at him. How lucky is this Wang Jue? He has so much of the food and water that so many people want but do not have. He is even selling them! Wang Jue¡¯s private messages exploded again. This time, people began to scold him for his lack of compassion and even attempted to guilt-trip him. Wang Jue chose to ignore all of them. What a joke. If you only have the capability to be a keyboard warrior, then please wash up and sleep early. This world will not pity a weakling! There was a screening function in the private message channel. Wang Jue used ¡°gold coins¡± and ¡°special materials¡± as keywords. Only when these keywords were triggered would the dialog box pop up. Just then. ¡°Che Jing¡¯er 175.01: I have enough gold coins. If you¡¯re willing to trade bread and 300ml of water, I can trade with you.¡± The display picture was a sweet-looking girl with bright eyes. The corner¡¯s of Wang Jue¡¯s mouth lifted into a smile. Finally, there was a buyer. ¡°You¡¯re asking for so much in one go, aren¡¯t you demanding too much?¡± Wang Jue shook his head and replied to Che Jing¡¯er. ¡°Wang Jue182.83: You should know the present situation very well, food is currently very precious, and only I am willing to sell it. Do you think I will agree to you asking for so much at once?¡± ¡°Che Jing¡¯er175.01: I don¡¯t want the water then. Can I have three breads?¡± ¡°Wang Jue182.83: Sorry, no! I only have this one left. If you don¡¯t want it, I¡¯ll eat it tomorrow.¡± ¡°Che Jing¡¯er175.01: Alright, let me think about it.¡± After a few minutes. [System notification: Trade for 400g Wheat Bread completed, Gold Coins+50] Wang Jue checked the transaction information. It was indeed Che Jing¡¯er who had traded using gold coins. The next second. [System notification: Trade for 300ml Drinking Water complete, Gold Coins+30] It was also a transaction that Che Jing¡¯er had completed. To think this girl is actually a rich woman! Everyone had their own encounters, so Wang Jue wouldn¡¯t envy others. With a thought, Wang Jue brought out the Evil Spirit Archer Recruitment Scroll. Wang Jue felt a slight coldness when he held it in his hand. ¡°The increase in strength cannot be delayed.¡± Now, every increase in capabilities would increase his speed of development. Wang Jue decisively took out the recruitment scroll. Tap to use. [System notification: Summoning the ancient Evil Spirit Archer] [Requirement: Evil Spirit Archer Recruitment Scroll x1, 50 HP, 100 Gold Coins] Wang Jue suddenly felt weak as if his body had been hollowed out. His face instantly turned pale. This consumed almost half of his health points, but it was bearable. The recruitment scroll slowly flew into the air. It stopped in the air for a moment, a second later, a blackish-purple beam of light bloomed. Wang Jue seemed to hear an ancient whisper. A figure slowly walked out from the light. Her soft purple hair was straight, and her skin looked like jade. The beautiful curves of her tube top made her slender waist look even more delicate. Her light armor shone brightly and outlined her perfect figure. The female elf approached Wang Jue on graceful steps. With a bow in one hand and a hand on her chest, she bowed slightly to Wang Jue. ¡°I have come in compliance with the summon, my Overlord. ¡°Great Overlord, may you be bathed in the light of the Moon Goddess!¡± Chapter 10 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Evil Spirit Hunter: Quina [Endowment: Excellent] [Level: LV 10] [Loyalty: 70] Wang Jue tapped and checked her attributes. [Strength: 59] [Agility: 87] [Health Points: 570] [Armor: 26] [Magic Resistance: 30] [Skills: Evil Spirit¡¯s Arrow (Quina¡¯s passive skill. Normal attacks have a 10% movement speed reduction and withering effect on the target. When the stack of withering effects reaches 3 levels, it will deal 20% maximum damage to the target.) Evil Spirit¡¯s Hail of Arrows (Quina releases a hail of arrows that deal 80 Physical Damage and contaminates the ground for 4 seconds. Contaminated ground will slow enemies and reduce healing and regeneration effects by 40%.) Magic Arrow Spirit (Quina shoots an arrow spirit at the target, dealing 450 Magic Damage and stunning the target upon landing. Duration of stun depends on flight time, up till 3.5 seconds. Enemies around the target will receive half the damage.)] [Only a powerful master can command a powerful population. Every attack from the Elven Evil Spirit Archer will cost you 1 HP. You can only fully control it only when your level exceeds hers!] As expected of the mainstay of the hunting troops of the ancient elves. She had both looks and combat ability. Such attributes basically made her the strongest existence in the current territory. Her buff, area of effect, and crowd control skills were all top-notch! In comparison, the price Wang Jue paid was acceptable. Wang Jue nodded solemnly. ¡°Welcome, powerful elf!¡± The addition of the elf, Quina, would greatly supplement Wang Jue¡¯s territorial capabilities. ¡°Quina, from today onwards, you are responsible for following me and ensuring my safety!¡± Wang Jue gave his first order. ¡°In the name of the Elf King, I swear to ensure your safety with my life!¡± Quina bowed again. Wang Jue nodded and led the elf outside. The moment the farmers and the others saw Kun Na, they were all shocked. The gazes they looked at their Overlord with now contained an indescribable meaning. Ertou said enviously, ¡°When did the Overlord bring back such a beautiful lady? She¡¯s the sexiest woman I¡¯ve ever seen.¡± ¡°She can¡¯t be our mistress, can she? She had walked straight out of the Overlord¡¯s room.¡± Valentine slapped him and said, ¡°You people have only met a few ladies. She¡¯s an elf. Keep your mouth shut if you don¡¯t know anything.¡± Datou only realized that it was a characteristic of the elves when he saw Quina¡¯s pointed ears. He was starting to admire his Lord more and more. He believed he had chosen to follow the correct leader. The elves had always lived in seclusion and never liked outsiders. They were very arrogant. Unexpectedly, in just one day, the Overlord had subdued an elf. Furthermore, from the looks of it, the other party wasn¡¯t weak either. [Advanced Construction Worker: Valentine (Loyalty+5, current Loyalty: 90)] A notification of increased loyalty suddenly appeared. Wang Jue took a glance at Valentine and ignored it. After he brought Quina to them and introduced them to one another, Wang Jue felt a little tired, so he was going to return to his room to rest. Just as he was thinking about Quina¡¯s accommodation, he saw Quina scrunching her nose and saying anxiously, ¡°Overlord, I think I smell my Mother.¡± ¡°Your Mother?¡± Wang Jue was a little puzzled, but he immediately thought of something and led Quina to the back of the small courtyard. This was the location of the Gushing Spirit Well. Presently, the vines had already shaped the initial outline. A sweet fragrance naturally leaked out. It was as expected of an extinct structure. Seeing the green structure that was about to take form, Quina couldn¡¯t hide her shocked gaze. ¡°Oh great Elf King, is this my race¡¯s Gushing Spirit Well? The Sacred Ground that has already withered since the death of the fifth Elf King. ¡°Overlord, where did you find this?¡± Following which, Quina frantically cupped her hands and said, ¡°I mean no offense to my Lord, I am merely a little agitated to see my race¡¯s sacred ground.¡± Wang Jue waved his hand and said indifferently, ¡°I obtained this by chance. Speaking of which, I discovered the sacred ground you spoke of and the scroll used to summon you together.¡± ¡°Thank you, my Lord, for allowing me to reunite with my Mother¡¯s scent again!¡± Quina spoke again. ¡°Will you let me guard the sacred well, my Lord? It will be of great help to me.¡± Just as Wang Jue was feeling puzzled, a golden hint appeared. [The Gushing Spirit Well is the sacred land of the elves during the ancient times. The natural aura it emits can help the elves grow.] The stronger Quina was, the safer he would be. Wang Jue naturally agreed. [System notification: Elf Quina Loyalty+10, current Loyalty: 80] This was an unexpected surprise. The green vines seemed to have a life of their own as they extended out and surrounded Quina in a circle. [System notification: Mutual gifts from the elves. Water capacity :+2L, current capacity: 4L] [Output+20ml, 40ml produced per hour] Wang Jue nodded in satisfaction when he saw that. Wang Jue dismissed the two soldiers guarding the place and asked them to guard the front yard. It was getting late. Wang Jue bade farewell to Quina and left her alone. Back in the hut, Wang Jue laid on the wooden bed. He could no longer control himself and fell asleep. ¡­ When he woke up the next morning, Wang Jue immediately received the notification that the construction of the Gushing Spirit Well had been completed. And because it was a special structure, he gained an additional 500 experience points. Experience points could be used for individual advancements. ¡°I have enough experience points.¡± Wang Jue muttered. He opened the system interface and checked his personal attributes. [Name: Wang Jue] [Race: Human] [Strength: 3] [Stamina: 2] [Intelligence: 5] [Spirit: 2] [Class: None] [Weapon: Iron Sword] [Health Points: 132] [EXP: 550] [Current level: LV 1. Tap here to level up] ¡°Level up!¡± [System notification: You may advance to Level 3, this will consume 300 EXP. Please confirm use.] ¡°Confirm!¡± Wang Jue didn¡¯t hesitate. No matter what, improving his strength was the way to go. Instantly, a warm current slowly flowed through his body. Wang Jue felt his entire body relax considerably. His waist no longer hurt and his legs were no longer sore. It felt like all his fatigue had been swept away. Wang Jue tapped on his personal attributes again. As expected, all of his attributes had increased. [Name: Wang Jue] [Race: Human] [Strength: 10] [Stamina: 6] [Intelligence: 7] [Spirit: 5] [Class: None] [Weapon: Iron Sword] [Health Points: 200] [EXP: 250] [Current level: LV 3] Wang Jue looked at them briefly. The experience points needed to level up to a higher level next time had also doubled. Wang Jue smiled, full of confidence in the future.. Chapter 11 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios After washing up. He went out to the backyard. Quina was already there, seeming to be meditating. Upon hearing footsteps, Quina stood up and saw that it was Wang Jue. She immediately stood up and said, ¡°You are here, my Lord.¡± Wang Jue nodded and said, ¡°Quina, let¡¯s go out for a walk later.¡± ¡°Carry 80ml of spiritual spring water with you in case of unexpected needs.¡± After a few hours, there was already 120ml of spiritual spring water in the Gushing Spirit Well. With that said, Wang Jue walked out of the courtyard. They came to the soldiers¡¯ straw shed and saw Soldier Carl. Wang Jue took out the newly produced spiritual spring water and handed it to Carl. ¡°This is a recovery potion. It can heal your injuries after you drink it.¡± Carl nodded. He distributed the spiritual spring water to the soldiers before he finished the remaining amount. Wang Jue saw that most of Carl¡¯s health points had recovered in an instant. Carl exclaimed, ¡°The results of this potion are really instantaneous. I¡¯ve recovered significantly. Thank you, my Lord! ¡°My Lord is willing to use such a precious potion on me, I am ready to die the cruelest death for you!¡± As he spoke, he went down on one knee. Seeing that Carl and the soldiers¡¯ loyalty had increased again, Wang Jue nodded in satisfaction and said coolly, ¡°This is what you deserve. I won¡¯t mistreat anyone who¡¯s loyal to me. Get up, Carl. I have another mission for you today.¡± Wang Jue instructed the farmers to continue gathering the surrounding supplies and left three soldiers to protect the territory. The group immediately set off for the grass plain. With the help of Quina, the journey was a safe one. With the help of the hints, Wang Jue gathered a considerable amount of materials and resources along the way as well. During this time, they saw a group of wild horses. Wang Jue and company successfully subdued them and turned them into mounts. Riding the horses, the party had already traveled seven to eight kilometers and arrived at a vast grass plain. The terrain here was flat, and the sky was clear. At a glance, one could see the scenery of 10 to 20 miles. Other than some areas with dense growth, there was practically nothing else. Looking into the distance, one could almost see a successive mountain range. [There are precious supplies 30 miles ahead, but there are wolves there. Please be careful.] It did not alert him of danger, only mentioning to be careful. It shouldn¡¯t be a problem. Wang Jue signaled with a look and Carl immediately said, ¡°My Lord, I¡¯ll scout ahead.¡± ¡°Be careful.¡± Wang Jue nodded lightly, indicating for him to proceed. Riding a horse was a no-no when scouting. Otherwise, someone would have sensed you before you even arrived there. Carl tied his horse up and cautiously strode forward. It was already afternoon and the sky was cloudy but hot. Quina¡¯s ears were perked up. She stood as the main fighting force behind Wang Jue. ¡°Aah ooh¡­¡± From afar, a wolf¡¯s howl suddenly sounded. They had been discovered. Wolves were much more alert than most humans. A pair of red wolf eyes stared fixedly at the party. ¡°Aah ooh¡­ aah ooh¡­¡± More and more wolf howls sounded. Wang Jue took a look and estimated that there were about 30 of them. [System notification: Prairie Wolf] [Level: LV 2] [Agility: 57] [Damage: 30 [Health Points: 260] [Prairie Wolves are not big, but they are very agile. Social animals are very difficult to deal with. You can defeat them by killing the alpha wolf.] After seeing the attributes of the Prairie Wolf, Wang Jue made a decision. They can be killed by force! This was not a group of powerful creatures. Although the alpha wolf was hidden among the pack, the strength of Wang Jue¡¯s current party thought nothing of this pack of Prairie Wolves. A wolf pack¡¯s method of offense was to first confront, deter, and observe their prey before launching a swift and fierce attack. However, Wang Jue wasn¡¯t going to give them this chance. Wang Jue unsheathed his iron sword and began to kill the nearest Prairie Wolf. Carl reacted quickly and charged into the battlefield side by side with Wang Jue. Clang¡­ Karl found an opportunity to charge at the alpha wolf and slashed at it. But he did not even break the skin of the alpha wolf. The metalized defense was stronger than he had imagined. Fortunately, Carl was agile, he managed to dodge the subsequent attacks of the wolves in an instant and break out of their encirclement. The wolves could not break through their defense at all. However, there were too many wolves, it seemed that they wouldn¡¯t be able to end the battle for a while. Quina fitted an arrow and shot. The exquisite bow and arrow instantly exploded into a hail of arrows that shot into the wolf pack. Mass Damage: Evil Spirit¡¯s Hail of Arrows! At once, a large number of wolf corpses were scattered all over the place. [Killed 21 Prairie Wolves, EXP+1050] The alpha wolf sensed that something was wrong and howled, preparing to retreat. After the arrow was shot, Wang Jue didn¡¯t continue attacking. The outcome was a foregone conclusion. However, Wang Jue didn¡¯t intend to let the wolves leave. This was because a golden hint appeared at this moment. [The alpha wolf is extremely intelligent. If you can subdue it, it will be a good choice.] Wang Jue didn¡¯t know how to subdue the alpha wolf, but he could tell that this was a world where strength reigned. Since the alpha wolf was extremely intelligent, it meant that simple communication was possible. In this case, Wang Jue had a way to make him submit. ¡°Keep some alive, Quina. Don¡¯t let the alpha wolf get away.¡± Quina nodded at Wang Jue¡¯s command. Following which, she lifted her bow. An arrow flew directly into the wolf pack and landed steadily below the alpha wolf. Seeing that the alpha wolf had almost been penetrated by the arrow, the pack of wolves couldn¡¯t be bothered to attack anymore and turned around to protect their alpha. Wang Jue and the alpha wolf met eyes. He smiled and said, ¡°I know that you can understand my words. I will now give you two choices. Submit to me, you and your subjects will be treated kindly.¡± After a pause, Wang Jue said with a cold gaze, ¡°Or everyone will stay and become my dinner!¡± The alpha wolf clearly understood Wang Jue¡¯s words, and its gaze flickered with the glow of wisdom. Moments later, the alpha wolf walked out from the pack and stood in front of Wang Jue. Looking at the alpha wolf, who was as tall as Wang Jue, standing in front of him, Carl gripped his sword tightly to prevent any unforeseen happenings. Wang Jue looked at the alpha wolf calmly. After that, the alpha wolf lowered his head towards Wang Jue, and the pack of wolves behind him also followed. [System notification: Subdued the Alpha Wolf] [Level: LV 5] [Race: Shadow Wolf (Few in the bloodline)] [Quality: High] [Loyalty: 60] A golden hint. [Shadow Wolf: A branch of the Moon Wolf Clan. Ability: Stealth (Able to lurk in the target¡¯s shadow and consume 1 MP1 per second.) This ability can grow.] Wang Jue didn¡¯t expect to actually subdue an alpha wolf with a special bloodline with his casual act. Although there were few wolves in the bloodline, it could still grow later on. The alpha wolf pushed its head against Wang Jue, seemingly trying to curry favor. Its mouth opened as if it was asking for food. Wang Jue took out a piece of lizard meat from his Backpack and put it into its mouth. He then touched its fur. It was soft. It was hard to tell that such fur was so rigid that even Carl¡¯s sword could not break it. Presently, the alpha wolf did not look fierce at all. On the contrary, it was a little cute. Chapter 12 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios It was almost as tall as Wang Jue¡¯s waist when it was lying down. It looked harmless. However, if really anyone dared to believe that it was harmless, they might suffer. ¡°Let me give you a name. According to your ability, I¡¯ll call you Hidden Shadow. From now on, you¡¯ll be my mount.¡± After receiving the name from Wang Jue, the alpha wolf nodded and licked his pants, seeking to please. ¡°Congratulations Lord for subduing the alpha wolf, you are truly wise and mighty!¡± Carl complimented from the side. ¡°Carl, when did you learn to be a flatterer like Datou and the others?¡± Wang Jue teased. He did not expect that Carl, who always had a positive image, would actually have a bootlicking side. Carl scratched his head in embarrassment and smiled. ¡°I¡¯m just telling the truth, my Lord.¡± Behind him, Quina also could not help but cover her mouth and laugh. ¡°Haha¡­¡± The beauty¡¯s smile was enchanting. At dusk, the party returned to the territory. There were 20 to 30 wolves following them from afar. Under the alpha wolf¡¯s command, they looked like a well-trained troop. ¡°Oh my god, the wolves are here¡­¡± ¡°Get on guard!¡± The few people in the territory were unaware of the situation and thought that it was an invasion by a wolf pack. All of them brought out their weapons and stood ready for battle. ¡°Wait a minute, the person sitting on that wolf seems to be our Overlord.¡± Datou had sharp eyes and saw Wang Jue at a glance. ¡°Woah, the Overlord is really amazing. He actually subdued a wolf pack after a trip out.¡± ¡°Yes, I thank the gods for allowing me to meet the Overlord. Under his wise leadership, we will definitely lead a good life.¡± The three farmers spoke loudly in turns as if they were afraid that Wang Jue couldn¡¯t hear them. Wang Jue wore a resigned smile. The three of them had been with him from the very beginning, Wang Jue had gotten used to their exaggerated speeches. However, the three of them couldn¡¯t continue like this. They were too weak. The territory would expand sooner or later, and Wang Jue was prepared to let them take on more responsibilities. As he thought, the golden words appeared. [According to your current resources, you can try to construct a training camp. The training camp will build a powerful army for you.] Wang Jue activated the system with a thought and looked under the Construction tab. [Soldier Training Camp] [Requirement: 15 Iron Blocks, 50 Wood, 80 Silver Coins] [To train a strong army, a training camp is an indispensable structure.] It was quite expensive. Wang Jue sorted out the materials they collected today and recycled some things that he didn¡¯t need. The main source of gold and silver coins was trading and the system¡¯s recycling. The amount of gold coins offered was determined by the quality of the recycled materials. Wang Jue had also found a piece of gold ore the size of a piece of bread during his search today. He recycled it into the system. Instantly, he gained 60 gold coins. Wang Jue opened the construction list. He picked the training camp. [System notification: Construction for the Soldier Training Camp has begun.] [Construction time: 2 hours] A building that was four to five meters tall appeared in the distance. After arriving at the territory, W ang Jue first instructed Datou to lead the farmers to cook. Wang Jue would leave these small matters to them. Otherwise, he would be exhausted from having to do all of these things. Following that, Wang Jue began to construct barracks, silos, sewing workshops, and blacksmith shops with his existing materials. With that, the iron ores and other materials collected today were almost used up entirely. After today, the territory could begin to expand. Yes, he felt that it was time to start expanding. In the past, he was worried that he was not strong enough, that an invasion would occur on top of his inability to protect his territory. But things were different now. Firstly, he had the defense capabilities of the wolf pack. Coupled with Quina¡¯s individual ability, there was no longer any problem with preliminary expansion. ¡°What I need to consider now is the problem of gathering people.¡± Wang Jue clearly understood that human resources were essential if they wanted to develop together. Therefore, recruiting more people was also the top priority. However, there was a limit to the recruitment numbers in the guild, and he could not upgrade the guild right now. After the territory was expanded, the guild could be upgraded again. Wang Jue made a plan and was in no hurry for the moment. Next, Wang Jue arranged for the alpha wolf, Hidden Shadow, and his wolf pack in an area 100 meters outside of the courtyard. He also warned them that they could go to the forest to catch their prey, but not go deep into the center. Wang Jue knew from the hints that there were extremely dangerous and powerful creatures in the center of the forest. Even though Wang Jue¡¯s overall strength had improved, the hint still indicated that it was dangerous! After the warning, Wang Jue handed the task of capturing prey every day to Hidden Shadow, who then instructed its wolf pack. In this way, Wang Jue didn¡¯t have to worry about food for now. He had no choice but to do this for the time being. If he could find a more stable source of food in the future, he wouldn¡¯t need them to do this anymore. Their mission was mainly to patrol and safeguard the territory. Soon, the food was ready. The people were also rather hungry and immediately began to feast. The soldiers sat around the campfire, drinking meat soup and explaining the day¡¯s expedition. When the others heard this, it was as if they were personally there, and they cheered repeatedly. They shared about Wang Jue taking the lead and resisting the pack of close to a hundred wolves without falling into a disadvantage. He then revealed his domineering aura, subduing the alpha wolf and bestowing it with the name, Hidden Shadow. The others felt as if they were right there in person. They felt deep veneration for their Overlord and were full of admiration. Wang Jue only shook his head and smiled. They are exaggerating too much. Not long after. [System notification: Construction of the Soldier Training Camp is complete.] A building even more ¡®magnificent¡¯ than the dilapidated wooden hut appeared in everyone¡¯s sight outside the courtyard. [Soldier Training Camp: Consumes 10 gold coins. A commoner can be trained as a soldier and given basic combat experience.] The entire building took up about 80 square meters and was close to five meters tall. Inside it was an empty area of land. Some training racks were hung on the surrounding walls. However, there were no weapons inside right now. When the Blacksmith Shop was completed, they would slowly be stocked. ¡°Overlord, what is this for?¡± Datou looked at the building and asked confusedly. Wang Jue turned to look at him and said, ¡°You¡¯ll know tomorrow. This is specially constructed for you!¡± Upon hearing that it was specially built for them, the farmers were overjoyed. They immediately started flattering him. Wang Jue raised his hand and cut them off. Without saying anything, he turned around and returned to his room. Only Valentine looked sympathetically at the three silly farmers. As he passed by them, he casually said, ¡°Cherish tonight¡¯s leisure!¡± Then, he returned to the straw shed. The three farmers looked at each other in confusion, not sure what that meant, but it did not affect their happiness. Night enveloped the land. There were much fewer howls tonight, almost inaudible. Beasts were territorial, but they knew that the strong ruled. Hidden Shadow and its wolf pack were definitely the overlords of this area. The moment Hidden Shadow arrived, it announced its sovereignty. With the wolf pack guarding the surroundings, no wild beasts would dare to have designs on the territory. Wang Jue returned to his room and opened the chat channels.. Chapter 13 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Wang Jue was speechless when he entered the channels. [Private messages: 99+] He quickly browsed through these messages. ¡°Brother Wang, do you still have food? I can exchange for them using gold coins with you!¡± ¡°Boss, I don¡¯t have gold coins, but I have iron ores. Would that do? I¡¯m starving!¡± ¡°Brother, Big Brother Wang, I¡¯m so hungry and miserable! I only have some basic supplies. Won¡¯t you just give me some food in exchange¡­¡± ¡­ There were more than 100 private messages and all of them were basically asking him for food and water. The bread and water Wang Jue previously posted had already been purchased. Now, these people didn¡¯t have anything precious on them. Instead, they were shamelessly begging Wang Jue. Wang Jue smiled. How could I have the capacity to care for others now? If there is what you need here, then trade for it. If not, then scram! Wang Jue took a glance. 58 fewer deaths today compared to yesterday. This meant that everyone¡¯s capabilities were improving. Although he was possibly in the lead right now, he could not relax. Wang Jue had gained quite a lot of EXP today, so he used it all to level up in one go. Currently, Wang Jue¡¯s had already reached Level 5, and his attributes had improved. Then, Wang Jue went to the trading market. Most of the items that people put up for trading were ordinary. The majority were wood and stones. There were essentially none of blueprints, weapons, special materials and more. Occasionally, Wang Jue would spot some slightly more valuable items. Their prices were indeed ridiculously high. For example, the [Refined Armor Blueprint] that Wang Jue was seeing now was actually asking for 100 gold ores. On average, one gold ore could be refined into 10 gold coins. 100 gold ores would be 1,000 gold coins! Simply absurd. Another example, the [Grade 1 Swordsmanship] Skill Book was also shockingly expensive. No one could afford it in the short term. This also implied that there were many people who were doing well in this world. Speaking of which, if he utilized the trading market well, he could totally earn a good sum to ease his strained supply of the materials. Construction was burning money every day. Wang Jue was also very short of money. Wang Jue retracted his gaze and began thinking about what he could sell. Suddenly, his eyes lit up as he looked towards the backyard. The password to wealth is right beside me! He had shopped around the trading market just now and did not find anything that could restore health points. There was a considerable amount of herbs and raw materials for healing, but it was impossible to make potions without formulas and special structures. Potions that could quickly recover health points were equivalent to treasures that could prolong life. It didn¡¯t matter if others didn¡¯t have them. Wang Jue had one and dared to sell it. Moreover, the Gushing Spirit Well was producing spiritual spring water every day. It was simply an inexhaustible ¡°potion¡± production base! At this thought, Wang Jue couldn¡¯t hide his joy and excitement. ¡°I¡¯m going to be rich!¡± He quickly ran to the Gushing Spirit Well and rubbed his hands. He started to come up with a plan inwardly. Presently, the Gushing Spirit Well is now producing 40 ml of spiritual spring water every hour, That makes it 960 ml per day. I definitely have to keep some in stock. Therefore, it will be more suitable to sell 60ml as a portion. The Health Points of a common Overlord range between 130 to 180, and 60ml of spiritual spring water can restore 48 points. With this calculation in mind, Wang Jue became even more excited. ¡°The password to wealth, this is simply the password to wealth, and I have almost no cost! ¡°The name of this product shall be Potion of Life! ¡°The label will be Recovery Potion!¡± Wang Jue opened the production tab. He spent some time and used some stones to make a few simple bottles. Then, he carefully filled the spiritual spring water into the stone bottles. Pick up the products. [Name: 60 ml Potion of Life] [Effect: After consuming it, you will recover 48 Health Points] [Price: 100 Gold Coins] [Alternative: Blueprints, Skill Books, Special Materials] [Quantity: 10] For the vast majority of capable people, they could afford this price. Although their heart might ache, they would definitely pay the price. The items that could directly recover Health Points were safeguards for most people when they were out exploring! Wang Jue immediately put 600ml of his potion onto the trading market. He then returned to his hut. He planned to check on the transaction when he woke up. At the same time, the World Channel exploded again. Wang Jue¡¯s private messages channel started going off like mad again. Fortunately, the chatting function was perfect. Wang Jue directly searched the keywords and read the necessary messages. He took a look. Most of them were items of little value. There were also some items that were framed to be special materials but were actually dogsh*t items. [Suspected Huge Dragon¡¯s Hair], [Ogre¡¯s Mace], [King¡¯s Sword], and more. Wang Jue could see the detailed pictures of the items. He took a second look at the one named [King¡¯s Sword]. It was just an ordinary silver sword. Other than looking good, it was useless. Wang Jue was speechless. He closed the channel. He laid on the broken bed in the hut. Perhaps because he was tired, but he soon let out an even breathing sound and fell asleep. The howls of wild beasts could occasionally be heard from outside the courtyard. Some of these wild beasts came near the courtyard but were killed by the wolves without exception. This gave Wang Jue some EXP. The night sky was dotted with stars, but it was unknown how many people could sleep peacefully tonight. ¡­ The next morning, Wang Jue was awakened by the sunlight. He stretched. He started checking the system mail. [The item you put up for sale (Potion of Life) has been purchased by Overlord Chen Ran 155.22. You have received 100 Gold Coins.] [The item you put up for sale (Potion of Life) has been purchased by Overlord Wang Xiao 188.2. You have received 100 Gold Coins.] [The item you put up for sale (Potion of Life) has been purchased by Overlord He Luo 162.15. You have received 100 Gold Coins.] [The item you put up for sale¡­ You have received 100 Gold Coins.] ¡­ Within Wang Jue¡¯s period of sale, all 10 portions of the Potion of Life had been sold out. Wang Jue received 1000 gold coins. He became rich overnight. It seems like this spiritual spring is indeed hard currency! Anyone would pay for something that could save their lives. At the same time, Wang Jue also noticed an interesting private message. Dan Luoning 180.62: Do you still have stock for the Potion of Life? I have a Refined Skill Book for forging techniques here. I want to trade it for 500ml of the Potion of Life with you. Is that okay? Wang Jue thought for a moment and replied, ¡°I don¡¯t have much in my inventory, and I have to keep some for myself. 500ml is impossible. If you¡¯re willing, we can do 200ml!¡± This woman was too good at doing business. Wang Jue didn¡¯t intend to agree to her request at once. Dan Luoning probably had the intention of testing Wang Jue. After all, with such a precious recovery potion, if Wang Jue acted like he had a lot of them right from the start, she was bound to have other thoughts. The greed of humans was endless. It would be much easier if there was limited stock. Firstly, a rare commodity was worth hoarding to corner the market. Secondly, only Wang Jue had this item. If she wanted it, she would have to comply with his conditions. This was the operation of a monopoly.. Chapter 14 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Soon, Wang Jue received a notification. Dan Luoning 180.62: All right. If you have anything good next time, I hope you can negotiate a trade with me in advance. Dan Luoning 180.62: To express my sincerity, I¡¯ll give you the Skill Book for free. I¡¯ll add to that 300 gold coins to buy 200ml of the Potion of Life from you. Following that, a private trading column appeared in front of Wang Jue. The contents of the transaction were exactly as Dan Luoning had stated¡ª300 gold coins and a Skill Book. Wang Jue smiled. This woman is the best businessman I¡¯ve ever met. In the past, this should be called venture capital investment. It seems like she is treating me as a target for long-term cooperation. She gave me a Refined Forging Technique directly¡ª¡ªthat is really generous of her. However, Wang Jue wasn¡¯t a person to covet small gains. He didn¡¯t want to unthinkingly end up owing someone a favor. Wang Jue opened the private trading channel. He posted 500ml of spiritual spring water and completed the transaction with Dan Luoning. After receiving the item, the other party swiftly replied, ¡°You¡¯re the most generous person I¡¯ve ever met. In the future, if you need any resources, you can contact me privately. I¡¯ll definitely help if I can.¡± Wang Jue didn¡¯t pay too much attention to her. After closing the panel, he got up and walked out of the courtyard. There were still many things to take care of today. Meanwhile, faraway on the other side. In a huge underground castle. Within the castle, there were about eight different races including the Dwarfs who were skilled in forging, Orcs who were extremely strong, and Feathermen, who were good at flying. It was difficult to believe that the races that did not interact with one another at all were actually stationed together. Moreover, it seemed that the Dwarfs were responsible for forging, the Orcs were responsible for transporting, and the Feathermen were responsible for patrolling and supervising. Everyone went about their duties. At the highest point in the crowd, there was a tall tower. Inside the tower sat a woman wearing a crown. Her red lips parted slightly, and an imperceptible voice said, ¡°The water of the sacred spring. It is actually related to the elves who have been living in seclusion for a long time. Interesting.¡± On the other side. Wang Jue opened the territory map. Currently, only a hundred meters around the small courtyard was lit up. Everywhere else was completely dark. Wang Jue had previously consolidated the nearby resources, and now he was preparing to begin the first expansion of his territory. On the map, Wang Jue marked out several areas. Zone 1 was an area that was a kilometer from the forest. Wood and rock were basic materials. Resources like trees needed time to grow after they were cut down. Wang Jue planned for them to be inside his territory so that he could effectively control them. Moreover, the terrain was flat and suitable for large-scale planting. During the past two days, Datou had cut down trees and obtained a lot of saplings. Wang Jue planned to turn Zone 1 into a woodland. When the large-scale forest was formed, he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about wood. Zone 2 covered 1,000 meters to the north. The soil of the area was fertile and suitable for producing farmland. Food and water were important survival resources. He would get rid of the wild beasts and put a farmland into operation. He could even catch some animals in the future and raise them. Just then, Carl arrived. ¡°Lord, everything is ready and awaiting your orders!¡± Quina also appeared at that moment. Wang Jue nodded. This was what he and the others had discussed earlier. Quina was put in charge of leading Hidden Shadow¡¯s wolf pack to the forest to clear the wild beasts. Carl was in charge of bringing the three farmers to the plains to find a water source and to create a channel for irrigation. At this thought, Wang Jue looked towards the training camp. ¡°Datou and the others have already gone inside for more than two hours. Why aren¡¯t they out yet?¡± Just then, the door of the training camp opened. Three figures slowly walked out from within. It was the trio. Upon seeing their Overlord looking at them, the three of them started wailing. ¡°Overlord, it¡¯s so scary inside. I feel like a century has passed.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, my Lord. I¡¯ve been training every day. I feel like I¡¯ve become a fool from all that training.¡± Ertou also started to cry and shout aggrievedly. Wang Jue frowned. He did not expect the training camp to be this terrifying for the three of them. But now was not the time to ask about their well-being. ¡°It¡¯s because I¡¯ve been too indulgent to you usually. I put you into the training camp to increase your strength so that you can lighten my burden. If you can¡¯t even endure this bit of hardship, how are you going to take on a major role in the future? ¡°Tell me, what do I need you for?!¡± Wang Jue said coldly. In his opinion, these three silly farmers were not stupid at all. Would fools know about flattery? Furthermore, Wang Jue had to admit that the three of them were very good at being flatterers. If they were foolish, that only showed in their work. They were the classic example of a people who sucked at everything but were the best at eating. Therefore, Wang Jue was actually annoyed, only he chose not to show it. Looking at the serious expression on Wang Jue¡¯s face, the three of them realized that they had been a little presumptuous. All of them immediately stood up straight and didn¡¯t dare to look Wang Jue in the eye. However, the three farmers were 100% loyal to him. Wang Jue couldn¡¯t really drive them away. As long as they were properly trained, they would definitely be Wang Jue¡¯s trusted aides in the future. ¡°Have you learned anything in the training camp? I don¡¯t care what you¡¯ve learned. In short, it is the survival of the fittest. If you can¡¯t keep up with my pace, you¡¯ll be eliminated sooner or later. It¡¯s up to you now. How should I deal with you?¡± The sword in his hand was dragged on the ground. The soil and grass were cut by the sword, making rustling sounds. ¡°Overlord, please forgive us this time!¡± Datou said shakily. ¡°My Lord, although the training camp is very tough, I didn¡¯t dare to slack off. I¡¯ve learned all the skills I need to learn. I¡¯m now a rank-two soldier.¡± Ordinary people would most likely become ordinary soldiers after entering the elementary training camp and could only pick up basic combat skills. After yesterday¡¯s battle, Wang Jue learned that even Carl was only close to the standard of a rank-one knight, which was the Level 6 in the system. Ertou and Santou were only rank-one soldiers. Unexpectedly, in just two hours, Datou had grown into a rank-two soldier. It seemed that he was quite talented. According to their earlier words, the time mechanism of the training camp might be different from reality. The flow of time was probably multiplied. However, Wang Jue didn¡¯t care about that. He just wanted to see results. Seeing that everyone¡¯s attitude had changed, Wang Jue didn¡¯t say anything else. After allocating the tasks, they set off. Wang Jue, on the other hand, took Quina somewhere else to do something more important. ¡­ 10 kilometers away in the southwest. There was danger in the place Wang Jue wanted to explore. It was two gray bears that had gathered together. [System notification: Earth Grizzly Bear LV 4] [Race: Magical Beast] [Damage: 60~78] [Health Points: 300] [Armor: 130] [Skills: Broken Palm, Crush, Tremor] [Grizzly Bears with the power of the Earth have extremely high defense and powerful strength. Don¡¯t let them get close to you!] When they saw their target, Wang Jue and Quina exchanged glances. No words were needed. Quina pushed off her feet and jumped into the air. She landed firmly on a big tree and spread her arms. The Evil Spirit Bow immediately turned into a full moon. The arrows were ready.. Chapter 15 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Swish¡­ Evil Spirit¡¯s Hail of Arrows! A rain of arrows accurately landed in the center of where the grizzly bears were. The ground instantly turned purple from contamination, trapping the two grizzly bears within the arrow formation. The Evil Spirit Archer¡¯s ability, withering effect was triggered, slowing down and decreasing 40% of healing effects. ¡°Roar¡­¡± The sudden attack made the two grizzly bears roar at the sky. Wang Jue followed closely behind and relied on his agile footsteps to engage in guerrilla warfare from the side. Wang Jue¡¯s goal was to hold back the grizzly bears, so he didn¡¯t approach them. As soon as a grizzly bear pounced, Wang Jue would dodge and then turn around to slash. Its defense was indeed powerful. Wang Jue¡¯s sword didn¡¯t leave any wounds, it only made the bears even more violent. Quina continued to hold her bow and set her arrow in the tree. Arrows whizzed out. Two arrows shot out, carrying red blood. Quina chanted silently as she released the arrows. This was her unique skill, Magic Arrow Spirit. The phantom image of an arrow condensed, and Wang Jue saw that 40 points from his own Health Points were instantly taken away too. Each time Quina attacked, she would have to pay a corresponding amount of Health Points. A normal attack costs 1 point, and the more powerful the attack, the more Health Points it would consume. Therefore, Wang Jue could not bear to let Quina make a move unless it was a critical moment. Fortunately, he had brought enough spiritual spring water with him this time. He gulped down a few mouthfuls to replenish his lost Health Points, and they were instantly restored. An arrow spirit flew out and accurately struck the two grizzly bears. One after the other, killing two birds with one stone. One bear died on the spot. The remaining one was quickly eliminated under Wang Jue¡¯s guerrilla attacks and Quina¡¯s main attacks. [System notification: Earth Grizzly Bear Corpse x2 (Tap here to break down)] [System notification: Soul x2 (Souls can be obtained when creatures above LV 4 are killed)] ¡°Soul? The souls of the grizzly bears?¡± A special substance that emitted a faint glow floated in Wang Jue¡¯s hand. It didn¡¯t have a physical form. It was a bit like a gas cloud. [Killed Earth Grizzly Bear x2, 400 EXP obtained] [Soul: Obtained after killing a high-level creature. It has many uses.] Wang Jue put it away and looked at his other spoils of war. [Earth Grizzly Bear Meat: The meat is fresh, delicious, and nutritious.] He tapped to break them down. [System notification: Earth Grizzly Bear Meat x20] [System notification: Earth Grizzly Bear Skin x2] [System notification: Earth Grizzly Bear Blood x6] After breaking down the grizzly bears, he got food that would last them a few days. As for their skin, Wang Jue had experienced its defense before. This was good stuff. When the sewing shop was completed, this bear skin would make a good armor. After taking stocks of his items, Wang Jue locked his gaze on a corner. There was a deep pit in the corner with a silver treasure chest inside. That was the purpose of their trip. Wang Jue went forward to take a look. The golden hints indicated that there was no danger. He opened the treasure chest. [System notification: Silver Treasure Chest x1] [System notification: Mithril x2] [System notification: Sword of Winter (Rare)] [System notification: Rice sapling x10] [System notification: Level 2 Hostel Blueprint] [System notification: Low-level Territory Upgrade Scroll] After breaking down the treasure chest, Wang Jue couldn¡¯t wait to check the items. He focused on the scroll and the rice saplings. It was a sheepskin scroll. Its surface was covered in complicated patterns. [Low-Level Territory Upgrade Scroll: It can upgrade a Low-Level Territory to High-Level Territory. Requires 500 gold coins, 3 Souls, 3 Mithril, 50 Iron Blocks, 50 Copper Blocks, 80 Rocks, 100 Wood.] [Rice sapling: When it matures, it will be a short rice tree. It can be planted on a mass scale and will produce sparkling and plump rice. There are many of them.] [Sword of Winter: An extremely sharp sword that can cut iron like mud. When used, you can rely on the power of frost. It is a rare close combat weapon.] [Level 2 Hostel Blueprint: A higher level hostel, can be upgraded on the foundation of Elementary Straw Sheds.] Wang Jue checked the details of the upgrade scroll and his mouth twitched. F*ck! It requires so many materials! Materials like iron blocks and the like were fine, he had enough of them. Mithril and three souls were also available. Copper block was more challenging to obtain. It was a relatively rare mineral. Currently, Wang Jue only had 18 pieces of them. He needed 32 more. ¡°Presently, the upgrade of the base is imminent. Just the current territory is not enough. It seems like I have to continue gathering more materials today.¡± Wang Jue carefully put away the upgrade scroll. The next location, let¡¯s continue. Now that he had enough living resources, he could at most buy everything at a high price. He didn¡¯t believe that no one would come sending them to his door. ¡°Rice saplings¡­ It seems that there is a need to cultivate the rice fields too.¡± The Sword of Winter. Wang Jue looked down at the iron sword hanging at his waist that was full of chips. He decisively swapped it out for this sword that could cut iron like mud. ¡°It feels like I¡¯ve swapped out a useless gun for a big cannon.¡± The next moment, Quina, who was keeping guard on the tree suddenly spoke. ¡°Overlord, there¡¯s a foreign object 50 meters ahead. It¡¯s moving quickly.¡± ¡°Hmm? What is it?¡± Wang Jue looked in the direction where Quina was pointing. [There¡¯s no harm in going forward and taking a look. There¡¯s no danger.] Wang Jue became a little interested and said to Quina, ¡°Quick, follow it!¡± Quina nodded and took off, her lithe body nimbly traversing through the forest. Wang Jue was a little envious. He thought, When I level up, I¡¯m going to run like this too. Wang Jue followed the hint and quickly went forward. On the south-west side of the mountain, the terrain was uneven. They left the forest and walked for quite a while. Finally, he was notified that the target had stopped. Wang Jue slowly approached to check. It was a small mountain. The mountain rocks glowed with a metallic luster as a black monster walked leisurely among them. From time to time, it would pick up a piece of ore. Put it into its mouth, crunch. This mine was probably the only source of iron ore in the vicinity. Carl actually did not discover it when he explored the terrain previously. The black monster was not as big as the grizzly bears from earlier. Wang Jue didn¡¯t attack rashly. He focused his gaze on the black monster. The indolent black monster did not notice them. After a while¡­ A message popped up in front of him. [Metal Eater LV 5 (Young)] [Strength: 48] [Agility: 61] [Endowment: Metal-eating Evolution] [Skill: Metalization] Its attributes were not inferior to the two grizzly bears that he had killed previously. Its speed was even slightly higher. ¡°This little thing is quite strong.¡± [Metal Eaters are docile. They usually don¡¯t take the initiative to attack humans. They have a very keen sense of smell for metals and other minerals.] No wonder there was no danger. It turned out that such a powerful little fellow would not take the initiative to attack. Of course, Wang Jue wouldn¡¯t deliberately provoke it. Just because it doesn¡¯t take the initiative to attack didn¡¯t mean that it wouldn¡¯t do so. After learning the details of the Metal Eater, Wang Jue wasn¡¯t worried anymore. The golden hints appeared again. [There are a lot of iron blocks 30 meters ahead.] [60 meters to the left, there are large amounts of copper.] [80 meters north, there are large amounts of rare metals.] ¡­ The numerous hints littered around the small mountain stunned Wang Jue. ¡°D*mn, this is a treasure vault!¡± Chapter 16 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Looking at the mine in front of him, Wang Jue was ecstatic. Today was a lucky day. ¡°Don¡¯t panic. Steady.¡± Wang Jue suppressed his urge to dig the mine immediately. It was impossible to avoid the little beast in front of him if he wanted to collect this batch of materials now. Metal Eaters had a natural inclination for metals, so Wang Jue thought that if he rashly appeared, he might be treated as an enemy by the Metal Eater. However, Wang Jue was not worried that he wouldn¡¯t be able to defeat this beast. In fact, Quina¡¯s level was higher than this Metal Eater. They would have no problem taking care of it. But the moment Wang Jue saw the Metal Eater, he had another thought. The hint indicated that the Metal Eater has an extremely keen sense of smell for metals and minerals. If I can bring it along, it would be equivalent to having an accurate navigation system when searching for rare metals in the future! But how can I subdue this Metal Eater? Wang Jue recalled something he had found when he was browsing through the system¡¯s products. He thought that it might be very suitable for the current situation. With a thought, he opened the system¡¯s products column. A moment later. ¡°Found it!¡± [Pet Contract Scroll: You can sign an equal master-servant contract with the target. This scroll cannot be used on intelligent creatures. The contract will be decided according to the target¡¯s level or condition.] [Price: 800 Gold Coins] Very expensive! Even though Wang Jue was rich now, he only had 1,300 gold coins left. Wang Jue gritted his teeth and tapped the purchase button. Instantly, 800 gold coins disappeared. Wang Jue couldn¡¯t help but feel a pinch. However, if he could sign a contract with the beast before him, everything would be worth it. Wang Jue felt that the using Pet Contract Scroll on this Metal Eater that was currently still young was feasible. Even if he failed, it didn¡¯t matter. At most, he would just let Quina take action and carry out the plan of capturing the beast before taming it. He told Quina to keep a lookout on the surroundings while he advanced slowly. He approached the mine slowly. The Metal Eater took a glance at him and ignored him. It lowered its head and continued to toil over a piece of ore. Nice teeth. Unlike the creatures that Wang Jue had encountered before, it didn¡¯t attack the moment they met. And unlike what Wang Jue had imagined, the little beast didn¡¯t display any form of resistance or offense with Wang Jue¡¯s approach. It seemed that the two of them were fated. Wang Jue carefully moved to a spot about ten meters away. He took out the Pet Contract Scroll and tore it open while facing the Metal Eater. A blue beam of light landed accurately on the beast. The beam slowly shrank. The little beast shook its head. It was as if it was being harassed while it was happily enjoying its food. It suddenly became furious. It dashed towards Wang Jue on all fours. It was not big, but it was extremely fast. With a bang, a rock was split open with a slap from the little beast. Gravel flew in all directions and a piece struck Wang Jue¡¯s arm. Frowning, Wang Jue held his sword with both hands and dodged the little beast¡¯s attack before thrusting forward. Clang¡­ The ring of metals sounded. A layer of black metallic luster covered the surface of the Metal Eater. The metalized defense is stronger than I¡¯ve imagined. However, Wang Jue¡¯s goal was not to kill. Wang Jue didn¡¯t attack again and dodged nimbly. The Metal Eater attacked without end, leaving small pits on the ground. Evil Spirit¡¯s Hail of Arrows! The ground that was contaminated by the rain of arrows was like a swamp that held back the Metal Eater. Quina shot a speed reduction skill at it, effectively controlling its attack speed. If he wanted to bind a Metal Eater, he could not use offensive means that were too powerful. Its four limbs exerted force, trying to break free. At this moment, the blue beam of light enveloping its body suddenly tightened. The Metal Eater¡¯s resistance gradually weakened. If it resisted the rain of arrows, it would not have the strength to fight the binding. ¡°Ow¡­!¡± The Metal Eater raised its forelimbs slightly, and a metallic luster instantly spread throughout its entire body. It wanted to break free from the restriction. Wang Jue kept his eyes fixed on it and abruptly dodged to the side as it came flying. The Metal Eater beast that charged out was like a cannonball that was shot dozens of meters out. It crashed into a huge boulder in the distance that was several meters tall. It shook its head. The rocks exploded and shattered rocks rained down. The contract¡¯s blue beam finally completed its binding. ¡°This little beast doesn¡¯t look very smart. ¡°But if you¡¯re too smart, then I won¡¯t be able to do anything with you today.¡± [System notification: Metal Eater (Young) has been binded. Tap to check the details.] The fetters covering the Metal Eater gradually faded. Its defense was extremely strong. Even though it had been attacked by the rain of arrows earlier; even though it had struck its head on rock, it was basically uninjured. The little beast looked at Wang Jue and shook its head. Its small mind was filled with great puzzlement. It slowly crawled forward. Eyes wide open. Wang Jue didn¡¯t move away. There was already a strange connection between him and the Metal Eater. ¡°Ow?¡± The little Metal Eater in front of him opened its mouth. It looked like it was asking for food. Wang Jue found a piece of iron block and put it into its mouth. And then touched its fur. It was soft. He couldn¡¯t tell at all that such fur could not be cut by a slash from a sword. The beast was not fierce at all. On the contrary, it was rather adorable. It did not even reach the height of Wang Jue¡¯s thighs when it was crawling. If he had not personally experienced the strength of the little Metal Eater, he would have thought that it was a cute pet. ¡°You have dark hair. I¡¯ll call you Black.¡± The simple-minded Metal Eater didn¡¯t quite understand and cocked its head to a side. Then, it turned his gaze and stared at the iron blocks in the mine. Wang Jue could sense from their subtle connection that it wanted to eat. ¡°¡­¡± He suddenly felt a little regretful. This fellow was definitely a glutton. Furthermore, it was a glutton who liked to eat ores. Ordinary people would not be able to afford to raise it. Wang Jue smiled bitterly and threw a few more fist-sized pieces of iron at it again. After a while. ¡°Ow ow¡­¡± ¡°Why are you hungry again? Alright, eat, eat.¡± ¡°Sigh, you shall stay in the mine from now on.¡± From the look of it, it seemed quite reluctant to leave the mine. It was perfect to have it guard this place then. The mine was rather far from the core of his territory. Without the deterrence of the Metal Eater, he would not find it strange at all if some wild beasts were to appear. ¡°Mm, I still have to build an ore yard here.¡± The ore yard was a basic structure. There was only one function for it. Collect materials. The mined ores did not need to be transported back to the territory. They would go directly to the repository. He pondered for a moment. Then, he opened the trading panel. Then posted another 600ml of spiritual spring water for sale. The price was still 100 gold coins. The construction of the mine required gold coins. As for iron blocks and other materials, Wang Jue didn¡¯t lack them. Then, Black suddenly bit the ends of Wang Jue¡¯s pants. Its limbs were scrabbling backwards as if it wanted to drag Wang Jue somewhere. Puzzled, Wang Jue followed Black into the mine. Inside the mine, in a col. Between some black rocks was a black treasure chest. If one did not look carefully, one would easily overlook it. The hints told him there was no danger. Wang Jue understood. Black had discovered the treasure chest previously, but the treasure chest was a regulated treasure. Even a ferocious beast like the Metal Eater was helpless against it. The Metal Eater raised its forelimbs and slapped down a few times. The mountain rock that held the treasure chest instantly shattered. Wang Jue walked forward and opened the treasure chest.. Chapter 17 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The Metal Eater was stunned watching him. It couldn¡¯t break it with its bite, yet¡­ Master is so powerful. [System notification: Mithril x6] [System notification: Bronze Block x40] [System notification: Structures in the Wild: ¡®Watchtower¡¯ Blueprint x1] [System notification: Laborer Recruitment Scroll x1] After seeing the items in the treasure chest, Wang Jue exclaimed, ¡°Good fellow!¡± Wang Jue opened the watchtower blueprint and Laborer Recruitment Scroll for a look. [Laborer Recruitment Scroll: Spend 30 Gold Coins to additionally recruit a batch of hardworking workers.] The earlier guild recruitment could only be done once a week, and there was a limit on the number of people recruited. Relying on only three farmers to collect resources was too slow. This recruitment scroll happened to solve this problem for him. [Watchtower: Recruitment structure. Choose a location to build it. You can recruit Spearmen at the structure, limited to five people per week.] [Spearmen: Ordinary soldiers, skilled with spears.] [Due to the fact that the workers in structures in the wild cannot obtain food on their own, it will be directly taken from the Overlord¡¯s food inventory everyday, 30 units per person.] I can still afford it. I need not worry about food for now. Wang Jue put the items inside and reached out to stroke Black¡¯s head. He praised, ¡°You¡¯ve done a great job today. I¡¯ll give you more good food later.¡± Black felt Wang Jue¡¯s praise and raised its head proudly. Wang Jue smiled and walked out of the mine. Black would be left in the mine for the time being. There were plenty of minerals here, so there was no need to worry about it going hungry. He would bring it back to the territory after the expansion was complete. After tossing a few more ores to Black, Wang Jue walked outside the mine. He opened the system to build the ore yard. [System notification: Building an Elementary Ore Yard requires 30 Iron Blocks, 60 Wood, 600 Gold Coins] [Construction time: 1 hour] Then, he walked around the mine to observe the area. Wang Jue first tapped to build a few straw sheds on a flat spot. At a higher area, he then constructed the watchtower that he had just obtained. The outline of a few structures appeared. After an hour or so, this place would become Wang Jue¡¯s private territory in the wild. ¡­ At the same time. Near the territory. Carl and the wolves were driving the beasts near the forest away. [Notification: Soldiers killed three wild boars, EXP+150] [Notification: Alpha Wolf killed a cheetah, EXP+50] ¡­ No notifications of injury. Wang Jue was relieved. Everything was going smoothly. On the other side of the territory, the farmers and a few soldiers were also holding shovels and other tools. They were channeling water from a river to the vicinity of the territory. After coming out of the training camp, the few farmers had become much stronger and their speed had picked up significantly. With nothing to do, Wang Jue opened the chat channels. The messages in the World Channel were basically asking for materials. In the Regional Channel. ¡°I only have one straw shed and three commoners. What about you guys?¡± ¡°Three commoners and one hostel. But one commoner got hurt.¡± ¡°There was an attack by a giant lizard just now. One of the commoners was seriously injured, while the other sustained light injuries before they barely managed to repulse it.¡± ¡°If other wild beasts come to attack again, I don¡¯t know what to do.¡± In the entire Regional Channel, there were hundreds of people talking about the attacks on their territories. Of these hundreds of people, the majority got injured. ¡°My territory was attacked by two wild beasts!¡± ¡°F*ck, me too. I don¡¯t dare to go out today as well.¡± Wang Jue silently commented ¡¯11¡¯. ¡°It¡¯s Boss Wang!¡± ¡°I heard that Boss Wang¡¯s recovery potion is extremely magical and sold a lot in the market!¡± This was what the Overlords in the Regional Channel said. At this stage, many people were still going hungry. They were squeezing in a straw shed with a few commoners. Yet not only does Boss Wang have no lack of food, he could even sell miraculous recovery potions! Why is the gap between people this massive?! ¡°Brother Wang also encountered wild beasts attacking your territory?¡± ¡°Given Brother Wang¡¯s strength, killing two wild beasts must be a minute¡¯s work.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll bet he took half a minute.¡± ¡°I bet ten seconds.¡± Wang Jue touched his chin. He replied honestly, ¡°I happened to be out exploring. The beasts were all killed by my subordinates.¡± The others fell silent. The Overlord was out. During the exploration, they had to bring the combat troops in the territory with them as protection. Those who stayed behind were basically farmers without any combat capabilities. They encountered an attack by wild beasts in such a situation. The odds were against them. ¡°Brother Wang, my condolences.¡± ¡°?¡± Wang Jue said, ¡°Two wild boars and other wild beasts were killed by the soldiers I left at home. What condolences?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t ordinary wild beasts here to become food?¡± The others were silent. During the two times they went silent, their moods were completely different. One team went out to explore. One team gathered materials. And he even had soldiers guarding his home. How many people does this big boss have? One must know that a commoner needed 20 units of food. The total gains of many people over the past two days barely even amounted to that. For a time, they felt both envious and jealous of Wang Jue. Wang Jue took the opportunity to advertise on both the world and regional channels ¡°Wang Jue 182.83: I put up a few bottles of Potion of Life. Its effect is allowing a person to recover Health Points directly. There¡¯s not much stock left. If you need it, hurry and buy it.¡± The channels instantly exploded. ¡°First, there was food. Now, there¡¯s healing potions. Boss, how many things do you have in your territory?¡± ¡°Gosh, don¡¯t advertise please. I¡¯m preparing my materials!¡± ¡°Little brother, can you make it cheaper? I will cry.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t talk, coquettish monster, disgusting!¡± ¡°Boss Wang, I¡¯m not complaining that it¡¯s too expensive, but I really can¡¯t fork out that much. I¡¯m afraid the majority are probably like me, not everyone is as rich as you.¡± Wang Jue took a glance and didn¡¯t continue paying attention to them. Some people were in the lead, but there were also many who were injured. Some unlucky ones went out to explore with one or two soldiers. Almost all the farmers who were left behind either got injured or died. Many Overlords had suffered fatal blows over the past few days. Although it was indeed difficult for others to gather enough resources, reducing the price was impossible. He revised the alternatives of his products. He changed it to ¡°a mix of materials can be used for purchase, such as intermediate blueprints, rare materials, or skill books and other items of equal value¡±. ¡°No matter what, it¡¯s a life-saving item. It¡¯s very reasonable for me to sell it at a higher price.¡± A few minutes later. [The item you put up for sale (Potion of Life) has been purchased by Overlord Wang Lele 155.22. You have received 100 Gold Coins.] [The item you put up for sale (Potion of Life) has been purchased by Overlord Qian Xu 174.22. You have received Crystal x2, Soul x1.] [The item you put up¡­] Not long after, the spiritual spring water that Wang Jue put up was sold out again. One transaction was equivalent to Wang Jue¡¯s harvest for an entire day. The most important thing was that he might not be able to obtain any rare resources from his territory even after a day¡¯s work. The potion was indeed profitable. Then, Wang Jue and Quina had a simple meal of some wild fruits. After filling his stomach, the system indicated that the construction of the watchtower was complete. Wang Jue tapped on it directly. ¡°Recruit five Spearmen.¡± [Requirement: 150 Gold Coins, 150 units of food] Inside the watchtower. A beam of white light shot out. Spearmen walked out one after another. They were wearing gray light armors and helmets with spears that were two-meter long in their hands. The spearheads glinted coldly. The leading Spearman was slightly taller. He took two steps forward and knelt on one knee. The other Spearmen also knelt down. ¡°Greetings, my Lord.¡± [Resident: Wen Fei] [Class: Spearman] [Level: LV 5] [Strength: 30] [Agility: 36] [Skills: Spear Thrust, Basic Spear Technique LV 4] [Loyalty: 80] A Spearman with good attributes. The other Spearmen did not show their potential. Their strength and agility were also slightly inferior to Wen Fei¡¯s. However, their basic qualities were still much better than commoners. He ordered the Spearmen to head to the area around the mine and guard the place. If there was any danger, they were to report immediately. When construction of all the structures were completed, Wang Jue then raided all the resources in the area. Then he and Quina returned to the territory. Chapter 18 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios When they returned to the territory, the sky had already gradually darkened. Wang Jue tallied all his current supplies. [Materials: Mithril x17, Steel x6, Bronze Block x86, Iron Block x134, Soul x3, Crystal x2¡­] [Repository: Refined Forging Skill Book x1, Low-Level Territory Upgrade Scroll x1, Level 2 Hostel Blueprint x1, Rice Sapling x10, Space Hide Backpack¡­] [Weapons: Arrows of Frost, Sword of Winter] [Gold Coins: 983] ¡­ Today, I also opened an ore yard and built a watchtower to recruit five spearmen, temporarily providing the ore yard with a defense force. At the same time, I now have enough resources to expand my territory. After the territory is expanded, more buildings and structures can be constructed. For example, farmlands and hostels. If more militia are recruited, the growth of basic resources will slowly increase until the territory is self-sufficient. This will form a virtuous cycle. Wang Jue came to the courtyard and brought out the Territory Upgrade Scroll. [Low-Level Territory Upgrade Scroll: It can upgrade a Low-Level Territory to High-Level Territory. Requires 500 Gold coins, 3 Souls, 3 Mithril, 50 Iron Blocks, 50 Copper Blocks, 80 Rocks, 100 Wood.] He had enough resources. He waved his hand and leveled up the territory. [Territory upgrade, you can rename the territory.] Wang Jue thought for a moment and typed in three words. ¡°Ancient City Wei.¡± [Naming successful.] The sheepskin scroll in his hand slowly flew up and floated into the air above the territory. Boom¡­ The scroll was suddenly set on fire, and a blue flame rose. A beam of light enveloped the shabby yard. Changes began to take effect in the entire territory immediately. The area slowly expanded. The limestone brick walls slowly built themselves. In just a few minutes, the dilapidated wooden hut transformed into a three-story villa. It was not luxurious or grand, but at least, it was much better than the earlier wooden hut. [Level 1 Territory: Overlord¡¯s Residence] Wang Jue pushed the door open and entered. What came into view was a large living room that was 70-80 square meters in area. There was a fur rug in the middle and a fireplace. There were also a few large wooden chairs on both sides. The patterns carved on them were vivid and lifelike. Wang Jue walked around the house. There was a living room, a kitchen, and four bedrooms on the second floor. And a big bathroom. The third floor was mainly for the guest room, drawing room, and other facilities. In front of the small villa, there were also stone slabs spreading out, forming a small square. The light beam continued to spread outwards. Wang Jue knew that the territory would be directly expanded to an area with a radius of 1,000 meters. The entire center of the territory was very different from before. Wang Jue suppressed the ecstasy in his heart. ¡°Calm down, calm down. This is only a Level 1 Territory.¡± He checked the changes after the upgrade. [System notification: Territory upgrade completed. Territory is currently a Level 1 Territory.] [System notification: After leveling up, gold coins can be spent to upgrade various buildings and structures in the territory to the corresponding level.] [System notification: After leveling up, the territory will be able to recruit more potential and capable commoners.] [System notification: After leveling up, the time needed to construct basic structures within the territory will decrease by 10%.] [System notification: After leveling up, the territory repository will expand.] ¡­ There were dozens of upgrade notifications. Wang Jue opened the guild column after reading all of them. [Elementary Guild: Earthly Paradise (Tap to upgrade)] [Quality: Ordinary Human Construction] [Requirement: 60 Gold Coins] Tap here to level up! With a flash of light, the guild building expanded from 20 square meters to 50 square meters. He tapped to check the guild again. [System notification: Intermediate Guild upgrade successful] [Guild: Earthly Paradise] [Level: Intermediate] [Function: A recruitment notice can be issued once a week, limited to 20 people.] [Conditions: Every recruitment will cost 60 Gold Coins] At the same time, small golden characters appeared below. [Due to the guild upgrade, recruitment time has been refreshed. Now, you can recruit 20 skilled commoners and soldiers. Choose the category you want to recruit to maximize its effect.] Wang Jue pondered for a moment. In the small courtyard previously, everyone was gathered together. If there was any situation, they could immediately discover and deal with it. However, the situation was different now. After expanding the territory, he would need more defensive forces to prevent invasion from the surrounding areas. Therefore, the most important thing now was to recruit two types of people. Then, Wang Jue issued a recruitment order in the Guild. [Recruitment Order: Five archers, five shield-bearers, two mounted archers, and eight farmers.] The archers were in charge of long-range attacks. Wang Jue had built four watchtowers around the territory, and the five archers were in charge of surveillance in the air. The shield-bearers were responsible for patrol and defense to make up for their inadequacy in long-range attacks. The mounted archers had high mobility and were responsible for exploring the surroundings. As for the eight farmers, Wang Jue decided to let Datou lead them in procuring supplies and other responsibilities. Soon after, 20 new members appeared in Wang Jue¡¯s territory. They all knelt down. ¡°Respected Overlord, we are willing to be at your service.¡± Wang Jue smiled and immediately began assigning tasks. Night gradually began to fall, and Carl, Datou and the others also returned one after another. Seeing that the territory had undergone a huge change, the few of them were both surprised and happy. Wang Jue didn¡¯t explain further. He called Datou over and handed the Refined Forging Skill Book he had obtained from an earlier transaction to him. Wang Jue patted his shoulder and said, ¡°The Blacksmith Shop has been completed. From now on, you will be in charge of forging weapons and armor. I hope you won¡¯t let me down.¡± Under Ertou and Santou¡¯s envious gazes, Datou received the Skill Book excitedly and said gratefully, ¡°Thank you for your nurturing, my Lord. I will do my best to serve you.¡± Ha, he was really good at talking. Then, Wang Jue took a look at Ertou and Santou and said, ¡°Don¡¯t be disheartened. Subsequently, I¡¯ll make sure you both are proficient in a skill too. Now, work diligently, understand?¡± The duo¡¯s dejection was immediately washed away and they puffed up their chests. ¡°Yes, my Lord!¡± Although their gazes were still filled with envy, at this moment, even more ambitious looks were revealed through their eyes. Datou¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He couldn¡¯t get too pleased with himself. He had to continue working hard and not be surpassed by these two fellows. Wang Jue didn¡¯t know what they were thinking, neither did he care. In his opinion, there was only progress with competition. As long as it was controlled in a benign environment, competition was good. ¡­ There was an additional grizzly bear stew for dinner today. As Overlord, Wang Jue naturally had the most sumptuous meal. Most of the most delicious parts of every beast entered his mouth. He realized that his appetite was growing. It should be due to an improvement in my attributes. My energy requirement is also increasing. This is a good thing. The next most sumptuous meal went to Quina. She didn¡¯t eat meat, she liked vegetarian food. So, during the day, the people left in the territory dug up a lot of fruits and wild vegetables and gave them all to Quina. Quina wasn¡¯t just an honorable elf. She was also the strongest individual, though she rarely fought. But everyone in the territory was convinced by her capabilities. The bonfire burned brightly. After the group of people finished eating and drinking, they all asked to be excused. They returned to their new hostels to rest.. Chapter 19 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios To date, Wang Jue¡¯s territorial resources were far ahead of others. The Gushing Spirit Well had a huge credit in this. Wang Jue was already very satisfied with the output of this well. Previously, it could produce an average of 960ml of water per day. Now that the territory was upgraded, the output of the Gushing Spirit Well had also increased. Presently, it could produce 1.2 liters of spiritual spring water every day. Now that he saw how popular the spiritual spring was, Wang Jue also felt relieved in some sense. He came to the trading market once again. Wang Jue looked through the items sold by others. One of the special items caught Wang Jue¡¯s attention. [Name: Swadia Knight¡¯s Trial Badge] [Effect: The Swadia Trial can be opened after use of this item.] [If you pass the trial, you will be granted the title of knighthood of the Swadia Empire] ¡°Knighthood?¡± Wang Jue looked at the information about this badge provided by the seller. From the looks of it, this item was a special quest item, and it had something to do with a certain aboriginal force. However, the exact effect was unknown, the benefits were also unknown. And there was a possibility of failure. It was like a one-time-use item. It was also not guaranteed that he would gain anything. ¡°But I¡¯m still interested in things that are related to the aboriginal people.¡± The other party¡¯s price was also a little high. Wang Jue tapped on the private chat and after a round of haggling with the other party, he successfully traded for the badge with 90 ml of the Potion of Life. After picking up the item from the market, Wang Jue played with it in his hand. The engraving on it was of a mighty lion, stepping on a huge rock with a knight¡¯s spear embedded in it. Wang Jue stared at this trial badge. Information from the strategy guide soon appeared. [The powerful Swadia Empire is located in the plains of the continent. This badge is extremely valuable, but the trial is not easy either. I suggest that you try the trial after you have sufficient strength.] [If you pass the trial, you will be given the title of Knight of Swadia. Every once in a while, you can recruit a certain number of Swadia heavy cavalry.] ¡°It¡¯s a good item, but it looks like I won¡¯t be using it in the short term. Let¡¯s put it away first.¡± Wang Jue now understood the value and function of the badge. This was the key to unlocking his way to the aboriginal forces. Wang Jue deeply understood that if he wanted to gradually develop on this continent, apart from the continuous construction and the Overlord¡¯s self-improvement, he would not be able to avoid facing the aboriginal forces in the future. Wang Jue kept the badge in the repository. Now, there was another item that interested Wang Jue. It was a blueprint. [Name: Level 2 Elemental Tower Construction Blueprint] [Quality: Superior] [Requirements: Rocks x60, Iron Blocks x100, Mithril x15, Wood x60, Elemental Crystal x3] [Construction time: 6 hours] [Total area: 10 square meters] [Height: 14 meters] [Range: 600 meters] [Damage: 60-76] [Attack Speed: 3 seconds] [Every attack increases Magic Damage by 10%] [Sturdiness: 1,500] This was a defensive attack building that was rarely seen. After it was constructed, it would be able to protect its territory and attack enemies that appeared within its range. ¡°But what is an elemental crystal?¡± Another new material? Wang Jue didn¡¯t have an elemental crystal yet, but from its name it could be something like a magical crystal. In that case, Wang Jue was confident that he could gather all the required materials. He was determined to get the Elemental Tower. After some bargaining, Wang Jue spent 80 ml of the Potion of Life and 5 portions of Grizzly Bear Meat to get the blueprint in the end. Everyone was happy. Presently, Wang Jue prepared to put up a few more materials that he didn¡¯t like for sale. He was surprised to find that there were now a few other people selling the Potion of Life on the market¡­ ¡°Did someone build a Gushing Spirit Well too?¡± Wang Jue was puzzled. Upon a closer look, he noticed that the first person was the one who had previously used 400 gold coins to trade for 240ml of the Potion of Life¡­ He actually split the Potion of Life into 20ml portions, and asked for 50 sets of resources for each portion. The same went for the other fellows who were selling the potion on the market. Crafty, very crafty. So, these people are reselling the spiritual spring water at a profit after buying them from me. Moreover, with a resale, their profits will at least double. For a moment, Wang Jue¡¯s Potion of Life actually held the price of a precious product in the market. It even became a ¡®wealth management product¡¯. Wang Jue shook his head. He put up another portion of the potion in the trading column. He set the transaction price for one at 9,99999 gold coins. No one could afford this price at this stage. Wang Jue was simply doing so as an advertisement. He wrote below: ¡°Collecting all kinds of blueprints, special items, and rare materials. Private message if you have any of the above. Serious buyers only.¡± Then, he put up another three 60ml portions. The transaction price was set at 5 Elemental Crystals. From the looks of it, elemental crystals were much more precious than ordinary resources. Wang Jue wanted to try asking for them on the market to see if anyone else had gotten them. Additional note: Can be purchased separately. Please private message for details. Now that the territory had ample resources, Wang Jue wasn¡¯t worried about the spiritual spring being resold by others. The Gushing Spirit Well was a refined race structure that had long gone extinct. Unless someone found the ruins of the elves, there could not be another Gushing Spirit Well. No other competitors would appear. Not everyone was like Wang Jue, who could discover hidden opportunities through the hints from the strategy guide. After busying for a while, it was already late at night. The night passed uneventfully. Over the next few days, Wang Jue kept collecting resources near his territory to construct basic buildings. After cultivating the farmland, Wang Jue also planted all the saplings. It would only take a week and they would get to eat fresh and full grains. Datou also picked up the forging skills very quickly. The Skill Book was similar to an infusion mechanism. The rest was just a matter of time for him to perfect the skill. After a few days, he could already forge better armors and swords. All kinds of basic buildings were gradually perfected, and everything was progressing well. ¡­ This morning. At around six o¡¯clock, the sky gradually brightened. Quina woke early and nodded with a smile when she saw Wang Jue exit the Overlord¡¯s residence. Wang Jue turned around with a faint smile on his face. Presently, he had adapted to the rhythm of this world. He didn¡¯t need to work, he didn¡¯t need to clock in. He only needed to keep exploring and constructing. Of course, both had one thing in common. It was all for survival. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to rest for a while more?¡± Quina shook her head. ¡°As a warrior of the elves, I don¡¯t need much sleep to recover my energy.¡± ¡°My Lord, do you have any plans today?¡± Wang Jue¡¯s gaze turned towards the north of the territory, especially the mountain forest. He looked into the distance and slowly uttered two words, ¡°Northern expedition! ¡°Today¡¯s goal is to explore the north of the territory, especially that forest. ¡°There¡¯s a group of roving bandits there, and Carl almost lost his life to them. This time, we¡¯ll go take revenge for him.¡± Wang Jue drew his sword and pointed. Quina seemed to sense Wang Jue¡¯s murderous intent. Then, Wang Jue called Carl over. ¡°Do you still remember the location of the bandit camp?¡± Carl seemed to sense something and said loudly, ¡°Yes, my Lord!¡± ¡°Good. I said I would avenge you. The sky is clear today. It is a good day to kill. ¡°Take the Hidden Shadow with you and command a few soldiers. We will set off immediately.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Wang Jue gave Datou and the others some reminders. Now that the territory had expanded, it meant that the resources in the surroundings had also become more extensive. The procurement of resources must not slow down. Then, each of them took a piece of jerky and headed north. Their shadows dragged very long under the bright sun.. Chapter 20 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The newly recruited soldiers were clearly much more vigorous. The soldiers who were scouting ahead looked around. Sometimes, they would drop nimbly to the ground, sometimes, they would trot quickly along the shadows. As long as there was anything abnormal ahead, they were able to discover it immediately and report it to Wang Jue. During this period, Wang Jue didn¡¯t rest either. Along the way, following the hints from the strategy guide, it was as if he was scavenging. Digging in the east and taking a look in the west. He really did manage to get some things. Most of them were crystals, ores, and the like. Altogether, they were valued at around 800 gold coins. With this ability alone, Wang Jue could totally rely on picking up money to become rich. Apart from that, he also opened two more treasure chests following the guide¡¯s hints. However, other than one of the Imperial Chef Skill Book, the remaining items were not too valuable. Although he now had meat for every meal these days, Wang Jue felt that his sense of taste was deteriorating without the use of seasoning. Imperial chef. From the name, it was obvious that the food was meant for royalty. They must be very delicious. He would have Santou learn it later. He was the most enthusiastic when it came to eating and roasting meat. In comparison, he was also very willing to be a chef. As for the resources, they were better than nothing. They walked and stopped throughout their journey like this. Two hours later, Carl came to Wang Jue on his horse. ¡°Anything unusual, Carl?¡± Carl bowed and said, ¡°My Lord, we¡¯ll arrive at the bandits¡¯ campsite after another seven to eight kilometers. We have to be careful while moving forward from now.¡± ¡°Come on, let¡¯s keep going. You¡¯ll continue to be in charge of scouting ahead. Hidden Shadow is concealing well. Take it with you to finish off the scouts on the way.¡± Wang Jue¡¯s goal was clear. He would have Carl and Hidden Shadow go ahead and finish off the scouts first before they quietly approached the camp. When the time came, he would quickly attack and capture those bandits. With that said, the alpha wolf, Hidden Shadow leaped up and turned into a shadow in midair, before crawling into Carl¡¯s shadow. Even Carl had become more integrated into the shadows, making it difficult to notice him. [System notification: Carl killed a bandit, EXP +200.] Indeed, the closer they got to their destination, the more scouts there were. Along the way, Carl and Hidden Shadow worked together and took care of four to five scouts who were responsible for keeping watch. Now that Carl¡¯s strength had greatly improved, everything was fine along the way. About half an hour later, Wang Jue and company arrived near the campsite. It was a very simple camp. About eight grayish-white canvas tents, and a few sails nailed to wooden frames with nails made up this unsophisticated camp. Separated by the forest, Wang Jue saw a dozen people in ragged clothes by the bonfire, roasting meat and drinking wine. Everyone was armed with swords. ¡°These bandits are quite well-armed.¡± Wang Jue couldn¡¯t help but curse silently as he focused his gaze. [Fallen Bandit] [Level: LV 6] [Health Points: 360] [Damage: 41] A golden hint. [A bunch of evil roving bandits who can only survive in the lawless wilderness. The greatest significance of their existence is to create pain.] ¡°No wonder Carl was fooled here previously. A group of ordinary bandits actually had such capabilities.¡± ¡°Hidden Shadow, finish them off.¡± Upon hearing his master¡¯s order, Hidden Shadow turned into a shadow. He leaped into the bandit group. Before the bandits could react, they only saw a black shadow flashing over. Then a streak of blood appeared on the neck of the nearest bandit. Before he realized what was going on, his head was already separated from his body and he died. ¡°Go, exterminate them.¡± ¡°Yes, my Lord!¡± Carl led a group of soldiers through the forest and charged towards the bandits. A battle was about to break out. The group of bandits instantly turned pale with fright. ¡°There are enemies, stay alert!¡± Quina didn¡¯t rush into the fray immediately, but stood behind Wang Jue. Her main responsibility was to protect Wang Jue. This group of bandits were only subordinates, there would definitely be a bandit chief among them. The roving bandits sitting and drinking outside were all small fries. They hacked with their blades, emitting metallic clashing. ¡°F*ck.¡± ¡°Where did this insolent wild dog come from? You actually dared to intrude into your grandfather¡¯s1 camp.¡± They were a bunch of barbaric roving bandits and their speech was incredibly vulgar. They did not forget to verbally attack while fighting. ¡°I hope your hands and feet are as capable as your mouth.¡± The words of the roving bandits were crude. Carl ignored them. The sword in his hand slashed furiously. It was as if he wanted to pay back the injuries he had sustained a few days ago. ¡°You are that soldier from a few days ago. You were defeated, yet you still dare to come here!¡± A bandit slashed as he shouted loudly when he recognized Carl. ¡°You parasites, you commit all kinds of crimes. Today, our Overlord is here to enforce justice on behalf of the heavens and eradicate all of you!¡± Carl blocked the attack and stabbed the bandit with his sword. [System prompt: Carl killed a bandit, EXP +200.] Hidden Shadow and the soldiers each killed their enemies like gods descending to the mortal world. They quickly finished off the bandits. The bonfire was still burning, and the firewood crackled from time to time. Things seemed to be too simple. Wang Jue looked at the shabby camp in confusion. ¡°This shouldn¡¯t be the case! ¡°Just these small fries?¡± Wang Jue walked closer to the tents and focused his gaze. The rest followed him and waited for the next order. Wang Jue¡¯s expression suddenly turned strange as he muttered, ¡°No way.¡± Before anyone could ask, Wang Jue drew his sword and sliced open a white tent. Rip¡­ A crack appeared in the middle, and bright sunlight shone in. A burly man was sleeping soundly in the tent. The people looked at one another. A golden hint appeared. [Roving Bandit Chief: Tyrant] [Level: LV 10] [Health Points: 710] [Damage: 84] [Defense: 36] [A ferocious bandit chief. He inherited a powerful blade legacy, and is good in close combat. Very dangerous.] This person in front of us is very strong. In terms of close combat, even Quina would be no match for him. After all, Quina is a long-range archer. It would be very dangerous if an expert came close and attacked her. Just as Wang Jue was about to retreat, the golden text appeared again. [The bandit chief is currently drunk. In the drunken state, his strength has dropped greatly. Now is the best time to attack him.] Upon seeing this, Wang Jue finally understood. So the reason why the bandit chief did not appear when we were killing the bandits was because he was drunk? This bandit chief really isn¡¯t vigilant at all! But this isn¡¯t strange either. In this desolate mountain range, there are usually only a few wild beasts that roam about, and they aren¡¯t a threat to this group of vicious and powerful bandits. ¡°Your days have been quite peaceful. Unfortunately, those days are short-lived for you, you¡¯ve met me.¡± Chapter 21 The problem had become simple now. The throat and heart were fatal spots. Attacking these parts can cause multifold damage and directly cause death. Without another word, Wang Jue took out three arrows and nocked them on his bow. He aimed them at the throat of the bandit chief while saying, ¡°Carl, give him a few stabs at the heart.¡± Roving bandits committed all kinds of crimes. Setting fires, killing, and pillaging was a common occurrence. Wang Jue did not show the slightest mercy to these people, even if they were natives. I¡¯ll take your life while you¡¯re down! Wang Jue released a few arrows consecutively. After spending a lot of time with Quina these few days, he had picked up some archery skills. Three short arrows flew through the air. At an extremely short distance, the short arrows erupted with great bursts of power. Swish! The sound of air breaking could be heard. Three arrows were nailed to the bandit chief¡¯s throat in succession. They split open a few centimeters downwards, firmly pinning the bandit chief to the ground. [Health Points -100] [Health Points -100] [Health Points -100] Three dark red damage values popped up. At the same time, Carl slashed at the bandit chief¡¯s chest. [Health Points -100] [Health Points -100] [Health Points -100] ¡­ Three fatal damage values popped up. The bandit chief let out a muffled groan in his sleep, and his life seized by the two of them. He was the chief that had the most unjust death. [System notification: You have killed the bandit chief, EXP +1000.] ¡°But compared to the other bandits, you are quite lucky. ¡°After all, it didn¡¯t hurt.¡± Wang Jue put away his bow and casually muttered. Carl backed out of the tent. There were still a few tents outside. He was going to make sure there weren¡¯t any roving bandits that they had missed out. Only Quina and Wang Jue were left in the tent. [There¡¯s something inside the cabinet on the left. Look carefully.] Wang Jue saw the hint and followed it to a desk. There was indeed a cabinet beneath it, and it was even held together with an iron lock. Wang Jue unsheathed out the Sword of Winter that could cut iron like mud. He swung his sword. Ding¡­ The lock snapped. Wang Jue opened the cabinet. [System notification: Saber Technique x1] It was the chief¡¯s Skill Book. Unfortunately, Wang Jue didn¡¯t get to witness this technique being used. [System notification: Bags of money: 3000 Gold Coins] I¡¯m rich. [System notification: Letter x1] This letter puzzled Wang Jue. Why would the treasure chest of a bandit chief hold a letter? Just as Wang Jue was about to read the letter, Carl¡¯s voice sounded. ¡°Overlord, we have new discoveries out here.¡± Wang Jue stopped his act of checking the letter. With a wave of his left hand, everything shrunk into light dots and entered the system backpack. Wang Jue¡¯s backpack now had 24 slots, and the Space Hide Backpack also had space for 24 units of items. It was extremely convenient. ¡°What discoveries?¡± asked Wang Jue. ¡°My Lord, there are many people in these tents, they should be farmers captured by these bandits.¡± Carl opened the tent, and the white cloth covering the entire tent slid down. The scene inside appeared in plain sight. Many people sensed Wang Jue¡¯s surveying gaze, but none of them dared to look him in the eye. Unkempt hair, tanned skin, and tattered clothes. Their hands and feet were bound by hemp ropes, and they were tied to wooden pillars behind their back. Their mouths were stuffed with pieces black soft cloth. When she saw everyone enter, they let out whimpers. There was fear in their eyes. Wang Jue swept his gaze across the group. There were seven to eight people of all ages and genders. ¡°Carl, untie them.¡± Carl brandished his sword and cut the ropes binding these people. After they were freed, the people pulled out the black cloth from their mouths and began to cough vigorously. A few women could not help but sob, their bodies trembling. Clearly, this group of people had surely suffered a great deal of torture from the bandits before this. Wang Jue frowned as he looked at the chaotic scene. Quina who had been silent all this time suddenly said, ¡°You may need them in your territory, my Lord. ¡°They can help you mine and gather materials and you¡¯ll provide them with food and shelter in exchange. ¡°Let them help you build your territory.¡± Wang Jue nodded and did not speak. A new territory required a large population. Commoners were the cornerstone of a territory. Warriors were the swords used for expansion and shields to defend the territory. A moment later. Wang Jue said, ¡°I am the Overlord of a nearby territory. Earlier, I led my subordinates to kill all the bandits outside.¡± Wang Jue paused. After seeing that they had gradually calmed down, he continued, ¡°I¡¯ve rescued all of you. Now you¡¯re free. ¡°If you wish to go home, you can go now. Don¡¯t worry about the wild beasts. I can get my soldiers to escort you.¡± Quina glanced at Wang Jue in surprise. This was not what she had anticipated. The dozen people looked at one another, but no one spoke. For a moment, they were all silent. It was unknown whether they could not believe if this was reality or a dream, or were in disbelief of Wang Jue¡¯s words. Suddenly, an older man in the middle dropped to his knees. The few people beside him supported him as the old man said tearfully, ¡°Overlord, our village has been destroyed by these vile bandits. We have no home to return to. ¡°Overlord, I beg you to take us in!¡± After he finished speaking, the younger people beside him couldn¡¯t help but also kneel down and said, ¡°We are all strong, Overlord. We can plow and work for you. ¡°We don¡¯t want anything, we just want to be able to fill our stomachs.¡± The group of pitiful people looked at him fearfully with pleading and hope in their eyes. They were afraid that if Wang Jue was unwilling, they would end up wandering in the wilderness. What would happen to them, people who were unarmed and defenseless? They didn¡¯t dare imagine. Wang Jue sighed inwardly. He admitted that he had thought of taking these people into his territory before, but he didn¡¯t wish to force them. So, he gave them the freedom to choose. However, there was no such thing as true freedom in this world. Moreover, they were already homeless, so where could these people go? Only by relying on the strong could one survive. The law of the jungle was vividly displayed here. ¡°Very well. Since that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll take you in.¡± ¡°From now on, Ancient City Wei will be your new home..¡± Chapter 22 Wang Jue took in these refugees. ¡°Overlord, there are more here.¡± The soldiers behind him came in to report. They also discovered quite a number of refugees in the other tents. A total of 46 people, divided in six tents. In the end, all the refugees chose to join Wang Jue¡¯s Ancient City Wei. Wang Jue ordered a portion of his armored guards to lead the refugees back to the territory. Meanwhile, he walked into the last tent. This tent was filled with supplies. All sorts of things were placed inside, including some cloth and wood, as well as four to five wild boars that were hung up. Among the messy supplies, a shiny silver treasure chest caught Wang Jue¡¯s attention. A Silver Treasure Chest, very rare. To be able to encounter a Silver Treasure Chest in such a place made Wang Jue sigh at his luck. ¡°Silver Treasure Chest, good stuff.¡± Wang Jue looked at the treasure chest excitedly. This was the second Silver Treasure Chest that he had encountered. The previous one was when he had killed the grizzly bears. Wang Jue walked forward. He opened the treasure chest. [System notification: Silver Treasure Chest] [System notification: Ordinary Rations x99] [System notification: 600 Gold Coins] [System notification: Advancement Gem x3] [System notification: Low-level Magic Scroll x1] [System notification: Thorn Armor Design x1] [System notification: Random Building Blueprint x1] [System notification: Intermediate Advanced Sword Technique x1] There were a total of eight items. Silver Treasure Chests could be broken down into mithril. Wang Jue did that and obtained two pieces of mithril. Gold coins and ordinary rations were the two least valuable items. Wang Jue directly put them into the system. There were also four ancient sheepskin scrolls and three black Advancement Gems. Wang Jue casually picked up a scroll and opened it. A hint. [Random Building Blueprint: After using it, you will receive a random building blueprint.] ¡°Use.¡± Wang Jue used it directly. [System notification: Obtained a blueprint for a Mages Guild.] Wang Jue checked the details of the blueprint. [Mages Guild Blueprint] [Requirements: Iron Block x60, Wood x100, Gold Coins x500, Soul x2, Mithril x6, Elemental Crystal x5] [Effect: Recruit two low-rank mages every week and provide for two Elemental Crystals every week.] ¡°Not bad. Although it requires a lot of materials, it¡¯s worth the price.¡± Wang Jue picked up the second scroll. [Low-level Magic Scroll. Provides defense for a territorial area of 1,000 square meters after use. It can take 10,000 points of damage, and lasts 24 hours.] [One-time use scroll] ¡°A collective defense scroll, this is a good item!¡± Wang Jue¡¯s eyes lit up. Defensive scrolls were almost the most valuable scrolls in the early territorial battles. Sometimes, offensive scrolls might not be more useful than defensive ones. After all, there were many buildings and commoners in the territory. If there was a war, this could at least protect the territory from any harm. Wang Jue put away the Mages Guild Blueprints and this defense scroll. The armor design was for a piece of upper body armor equipment. Wearing it could increase one¡¯s defense and beat back damage. When close-combat soldiers are geared with it, their capabilities would increase significantly. Then, he opened the next sheepskin scroll. It was a Skill Book about basic swordplay. Wang Jue immediately opened it and used it. A lot of understanding of swordsmanship suddenly appeared in Wang Jue¡¯s mind. The amazing thing about the Skill Book was that it could save time and directly infuse experience and techniques into the beneficiary. With a wave of his hand, Wang Jue played a beautiful movement . He felt that his current swordsmanship was completely different from the past. His improvement was significant. Then, Wang Jue opened the last item. [Advancement Gem: Directly advance to the next level without using EXP. Limited to Level 10 and below.] Wang Jue tapped to use it right away. Wang Jue¡¯s current level immediately increased to Level 5, and his physical attributes also increased. ¡°Carl, check if we missed anything.¡± As the saying goes, one must take advantage of every opportunity to benefit oneself. Carl led the soldiers to do another careful examination and collected all the supplies in the camp. Before leaving, Wang Jue made sure that he had taken everything before walking out of the tent. He could not wait to return to his territory and begin construction, The soldiers had already escorted the refugees to the territory. It was already late, and Wang Jue had no intention of continuing his exploration. Several soldiers reported that they had found a stable at the back of the camp. There were a total of 11 horses. They happened to kill 11 bandits today. [System notification: Grassland Horse] [Grassland horses have strong endurance and can travel 300 miles a day.] Wang Jue didn¡¯t know how to ride, but it didn¡¯t matter. Opening the system, Wang Jue found the riding tab from a column of skills. He spent 100 gold coins to master the basic riding skill. With a skillful step, Wang Jue mounted his horse. Wang Jue instructed, ¡°Everyone, count your men and get ready to mount. We will return to the territory.¡± For the other soldiers, simple riding was not a problem. However, Quina made no move to mount. Wang Jue¡¯s heart stirred and he asked, ¡°Quina, you don¡¯t know how to ride a horse?¡± Quina shook her head. Wang Jue extended a hand and looked at her calmly. Quina hesitated for a moment before extending her fair hand. It didn¡¯t take much to pull Quina onto his horse. She settled behind Wang Jue. Wang Jue tightened his arms and swung his horsewhip. ¡°Giddy up!¡± In the night, the two of them rode on a horse, galloping towards the territory.. Chapter 23 In Ancient City Wei. Wang Jue and company arrived at the territory before the refugees. Wang Jue helped Quina down from the horse. He then instructed the remaining soldiers to take their horses to receive the people behind. Meanwhile, he returned to his residence. Wang Jue took out the letter, the one he found in the bandit chief¡¯s cabinet. He didn¡¯t have the time to check it at the bandit camp. Confused, Wang Jue opened the envelope. A black and red wooden token out. Small characters that Wang Jue didn¡¯t recognize were written on it. In the middle of the wooden token was a pair of black bull horns. [Name: Minotaur¡¯s Recommendation Token (Item)] A hint appeared. [Minotaurs have been friendly with the Goblins for generations. This is a token to head to the Goblin Village. You will have priority in gaining the Goblin¡¯s trust.] Goblins? One of the intelligent races of this world. After learning the use of the token, Wang Jue now understood. Even though Wang Jue didn¡¯t know how the bandit chief got it, since it was in his hands, it belonged to him now. It was necessary to check out the native forces of this world. Wang Jue opened the system map and checked the location of the Goblin Village. It was not very far, about two hundred miles away from the territory. On horses, they would be able to arrive within a night. No wonder these roving bandits only set up a simple camp. It seemed like they were planning to seek refuge with the Goblins with this token. Roving bandits were hated by everyone in any era. If Wang Jue had arrived a day later, these bandits would have already started to leave. At this moment, Carl and the others also arrived. ¡°Come here, Carl. I have a task for you.¡± Wang Jue was prepared to let Carl make a trip to Goblin Village on his behalf. It was also to examine the situation in advance. Wang Jue put the token into the envelope and put it away. Carl dismounted from his horse and came before Wang Jue. He bowed and asked, ¡°What can I do for you, my Lord?¡± Wang Jue said, ¡°This is a map of the Goblin Village. Go and sound out the situation there. ¡°Remember not to go too deep in. Just look around nearby.¡± ¡°Yes, my Lord!¡± Carl took the map and immediately walked out. He only heard a neigh, a couple of kicks, and then Carl was galloping away. Given Carl¡¯s abilities, he would probably be back tomorrow night. Wang Jue set his heart at ease. Carl slowly left the territory. Only then did Wang Jue remember to take care of the refugees. Walking outside, Wang Jue looked at the refugees who were looking around and coughed twice to interrupt their whispering. He began loudly, ¡°Welcome to my territory, Ancient City Wei. I will provide you with lodging and food. As long as you do not betray or deceive me, I will always protect you from harm.¡± When the group heard Wang Jue¡¯s words, they slowly quietened down. Previously, they had been worried that they were entering the tiger¡¯s lair after leaving the wolf¡¯s den. Now, seeing that Wang Jue¡¯s territory was so prosperous and much larger than their previous village, everyone felt relieved. In the territory, farmers lived in the newly built hostels. Wang Jue tapped around the system interface and constructed a few more hostels. The problem of accommodation for the refugees was easily resolved. As for food, there was all the more no need to worry. The rice saplings in the farmland could already produce rice. In addition, this new group of residents were proficient in plowing, gathering resources, sewing and other skills. Then, Wang Jue handed the 46 people to Quina. Quina was the person Wang Jue trusted the most at the moment. He also believed in Quina¡¯s abilities. He believed that Quina knew what arrangements to make. In fact, Quina did not disappoint Wang Jue. She first led the group of refugees to eat. After they were full, she assigned them clothes and accommodation. Then, she asked each of them what skills they were good at and assigned them to suitable positions. She was busy all the way until late at night. When these refugees were settled in, the development of the territory would soon form a complete ecosystem. There were also new supplies for Wang Jue¡¯s repository from the mine every day. There was no shortage of basic materials for construction for now. Speaking of the mine, I wonder how Black is doing there. He must be eating happily. Wang Jue smiled. He didn¡¯t need to care about it for the time being. Then, he opened the System Backpack and took out the blueprints for the buildings he had obtained today. [Mages Guild Blueprint] Tap to use. Use. In the same way, Wang Jue chose a suitable open space and projected the structure outline onto it. After a few hours, this new building would be completed. Then, he handed the armor design to Datou for him to learn. Ever since Datou had learned how to forge, he had displayed an indescribable passion and zeal for forging. After receiving the new design, he was so excited that he didn¡¯t say anything flattering. He took the design and returned to the Blacksmith Shop excitedly. Wang Jue smiled. Then, he gave the Imperial Chef Skill Book to Santou. After everything was done. Wang Jue returned to the Overlord¡¯s Residence. Now that he had enough experience points, Wang Jue prepared to level himself up again. He opened the system. [EXP: 7400] [Current level: Level 5, Can advance to Level 6] Level up! Then, Wang Jue went to his attributes and checked them. [Name: Wang Jue] [Race: Human] [Strength: 56] [Agility: 43] [Stamina: 20] [Intelligence: 8] [Spirit: 12] [Class: None] [Weapon: Sword of Winter] [Health Points: 400] [Experience Points: 100] [Current Level 6] Wang Jue squeezed his palm and felt the changes in his body. He was growing increasingly fond of this world. The next morning. Wang Jue was full of spirit as he looked at the territory. The morning sunlight shone down, the entire territory filled with vitality. After eating breakfast, the farmers began their new day of work. In the empty space on the left side of the Overlord¡¯s Residence sat a Mages Guild. After a night of construction, it was complete. It looked like a two-story building. When Wang Jue walked in, he saw a circular platform that seemed to be an altar in the middle. The diameter was about two meters, and the edges were made of circular stone platforms. Wang Jue thought for a while and took out two translucent diamond-shaped crystals. These were the Elemental Crystals that Wang Jue had obtained previously. ¡°Beginning convening mages.¡± [Use two Elemental Crystals to recruit one Low-level Mage] A wisp of violet light silently bloomed as a figure slowly walked out from within. She was wearing a worn gray mage robe. In her hand was a staff that resembled a tree root. It was taller than her. She walked forward and went down on one knee. ¡°I have come in compliance with the summon.. Are you my Overlord?¡± Chapter 24 [Name: Tian Man] [Level: LV 3 Mage Apprentice] [Endowment: Excellent] [Strength: 20] [Agility: 16] [Spirit: 30] [Skills: Big Fireball, Frost] [Loyalty: 81] After seeing Tian Man¡¯s attributes, Wang Jue gained an understanding. Mages generally used long-range attacks. Their physical qualities were relatively weaker, but their spirit was much stronger. Furthermore, her potential was very outstanding. In the future, when her level increased, she would definitely become a great combat force in the territory. At this thought, Wang Jue was very happy. Looking at the adorable and dorky young mage in front of him, Wang Jue smiled. I¡¯m being too optimistic. Let¡¯s take it slow. He led Tian Man to familiarize herself with the surroundings of the territory. As for himself, he was thinking about where he would explore today. At this moment, the system spoke. [Attention, attention! A small Beast Tide is about to take place in the forest. Overlords, please make defense preparations early. Otherwise, you will face a disaster.] This is? A public announcement! Wang Jue hurriedly opened the World Channel. It had blown up. ¡°Luo Xin 165.32: F*ck, did you guys receive the notification? A Beast Tide attack is about to hit the territory. Is this true?¡± ¡°Wu Xin 175.23: I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s real. I¡¯m panicking now. I have to start running away.¡± ¡°Dai Min 145.01: I don¡¯t want to be an Overlord anymore. I want to be an ordinary commoner now!¡± ¡°Zhang Xiaoli 141.2: Oh my god, my soldiers encountered a large wild beast when they went out yesterday and most of them died. How can I resist the Beast Tide?¡± ¡°Wang Guan 166. 22: Who can save me? I¡¯m willing to give him all my supplies.¡± ¡­ Such flustered people were everywhere. It seemed like this Beast Tide was targeted at everyone. Is it for screening? To select a group of people who are qualified to continue being Overlords at this stage, and those who are just muddling along aimlessly will be directly eliminated by this Beast Tide. How cruel! Wang Jue had never seen the scale of a Beast Tide, but the armed forces in his territory were not weak. Even if he could not withstand it, he could just use a defensive magic scroll. Although it was precious, Wang Jue wouldn¡¯t hesitate to use it as a last resort. He continued looking through the World Channel. ¡°I¡¯m doomed. I haven¡¯t recruited combat troops. What do I do?¡± ¡°Me too. Am I going to die today? Can anyone save me?¡± ¡°I have combat troops, but I¡¯m worried that I won¡¯t be able to hold a defense.¡± ¡°Which brother can save me? I¡¯ll be yours from now on. If you¡¯re interested, you can contact me privately. I¡¯ll send you photos. There are all kinds of photos.¡± ¡°If anyone has defensive structures, I¡¯ll trade for them with superior materials!¡± ¡°Elemental Crystals in exchange for high-level soldiers, three for one!¡± Ever since the announcement was made, the Chat Channels exploded. It was because no one wanted to die like this. Dying in this world might just mean actual death. This time, no one held back. Instead, they took out all the good stuff they had on hand, hoping to exchange for something that could protect their territory. Perhaps¡­ I can take this opportunity to fish in troubled waters! It was not that Wang Jue was black-hearted, but this was a world where the fittest would survive. If he did not fight, perhaps in the future, it would be someone else who would eliminate him. Trading market. Wang Jue listed the most unreasonable exchange conditions in history! [10ml Potion of Life: Requires 2 souls] [10ml Potion of Life: Requires 2 Elemental Crystals] [10ml Potion of Life: Requires rare blueprints] [10ml Potion of Life: Private chat if you have anything good. I will buy at a high price if I fancy anything!] At first, no one was willing to buy the Potion of Life. Instead, all kinds of comments were left. ¡°F*ck, you¡¯re too evil! 10ml Spring of Life can only recover 8 Health Points, and you want 3 souls for that! Don¡¯t you know how difficult it is to obtain souls!¡± ¡°Even if you can only recover 8 Health Points, this is a precious potion that could possibly save your life. Buy it or not, it¡¯s up to you!¡± ¡°F*ck, this is too despicable. Whoever offers a lower price than him, I¡¯ll trade immediately. I definitely won¡¯t let such a black-hearted merchant take advantage of the situation.¡± ¡°Brother, you have a lot of potion. Can you give me some? I can show you where I give birth from.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The Potion of Life was an item that only Wang Jue possessed. Even if someone had previously purchased Wang Jue¡¯s Potion of Life and stocked up, it didn¡¯t matter. Wang Jue had an abundant supply. Other than those who cursed Wang Jue, there were also some smart people. They had directly sent him private messages. ¡°Boss, I have 100 pieces of down. Do you want them?¡± Down? Good stuff! When winter comes, they will come in handy for resisting the cold. Wang Jue immediately replied, ¡°10ml Potion of Life, it¡¯s a deal if you accept this!¡± ¡°Boss, 20ml please. It wasn¡¯t easy for me to collect these down. It took a long time to collect them. Please!¡± ¡°15ml, that¡¯s the most. If you want it, we¡¯ll trade!¡± ¡°Alright, trade, trade!¡± [System notification: Your 10 ml Potion of Life has been purchased. You have obtained 100 pieces of Down.] ¡°Brother Wang, I have 10 sets of Elemental Crystals here. Can I exchange them for potions?¡± ¡°60ml, no bargaining!¡± ¡°Deal!¡± [System notification: Your 60 ml Potion of Life has been purchased. You have obtained 10 Elemental Crystals.] ¡°Boss, do you want mithril? One mithril for 20ml of potion.¡± ¡°One for 10ml, take it or leave it.¡± ¡°Sigh, alright then!¡± [System notification: Your 100ml Potion of Life has been purchased. You have obtained 10 Mithril.] ¡°Boss, do you want wood?¡± ¡°100 Wood for 10ml.¡± ¡°Gosh, 100 wood for 10ml? Are you robbing me?¡± ¡°I¡¯m just robbing. Take it or leave it. If you keep nagging, I¡¯ll blacklist you!¡± ¡°No, no, no, I¡¯ll trade!¡± ¡­ An hour later. Wang Jue really made a lot of profit. As for himself, he kept 1.2 liters of spiritual spring water and took the opportunity to sell the remaining amount. In any case, he was confident in himself. At most, he would activate his defensive scroll. I am raking it in! After the trading, the chat channels started to quiet down. Everyone knew that danger was about to come. For most people, today was destined to be an unforgettable day. In the two weeks since they transmigrated, it should still be considered a beginner¡¯s period. In fact, the system had also warned them about the impending Beast Tide. Be it the location of the territory or the construction of various buildings and structures, there would be hints about the sturdiness and the resistance of wild beasts. This also meant that the important tasks during the first two weeks were to construct buildings, upgrade the territory, and expand the population. But many people did not take it seriously. However, there were also some that did, but were held back by their capacity. Unfortunately¡­ There was no other way! These people were destined to be eliminated.. Chapter 25 Wang Jue came to the territory and gathered all the soldiers. Ten minutes later, Quina, Tian Man, and Hidden Shadow all arrived. Then, all the soldiers in the territory gathered. Wang Jue announced, ¡°Today is the most dangerous day in the territory. A Beast Tide is about to take place in the forest because of an irresistible factor. The territory is the first place where the wild beasts will attack.¡± Upon hearing ¡®Beast Tide¡¯, the soldiers¡¯ eyes were already filled with fear. Obviously, they knew the terror of the beast tide. Fortunately, the soldiers weren¡¯t too flustered. After this period of adapting and training with Carl, these soldiers were much stronger than ordinary people in terms of both ability and mental fortitude. Wang Jue felt gratified. After a pause he continued, ¡°Behind you is your home. Beside you are your companions and family who have been with you all day and night. And all of you are my people and my soldiers. I will accompany everyone in resisting the Beast Tide. Are you afraid?¡± After a moment of silence, the soldiers below burst out with deafening voices, ¡°No!¡± ¡°Good. Today we will stand together on the front lines to guard the territory, and defend our home.¡± ¡°Roar!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, snarls came from the forest. It was the roar of wild beasts. Wang Jue¡¯s expression changed as he hurriedly said, ¡°Everyone, be on guard. Stand in formation and get ready!¡± ¡°Yes, my Lord!¡± In a disciplined manner, the soldiers took out their weapons and stood outside the territory. Wang Jue stood at the forefront and watched the fray in the forest. This was the first time he had encountered such a situation. Behind him, Quina squeezed Wang Jue¡¯s shoulder. Wang Jue turned around and looked at Quina¡¯s gaze. He couldn¡¯t help but calm down. A Beast Tide is nothing, I am not a pushover! ¡°Roar¡­!¡± The clatter of hooves could be heard. Finally, Wang Jue saw with his naked eyes, a kilometer away from the forest, a huge black shadow was charging towards the territory at an extremely fast speed. ¡°The Beast Tide is coming. Everyone, listen to my command!¡± Wang Jue unsheathed out his sword and raised it above his head. When the Beast Tide was 500 meters away, Wang Jue shouted, ¡°Charge with me! Charge!¡± He took the lead, and the crowd behind followed closely. Quina and Tian Man were responsible for protecting Wang Jue. The wolves followed the soldiers and cooperated with them. Slash! Blood and flesh splattered everywhere. Two weeks after arriving at the territory, a great battle finally began. The Beast Tide this time was not big. From the looks of it, there were just about a hundred wild beasts. There were wild wolves, wild boars, and even giant lizards among them. However, there were not many like the grizzly bears. Wang Jue felt slightly relieved. We should be fine this time, but casualties after the war are inevitable! He swung his iron sword with all his might and chopped a mountain wolf that came attacking into two. At the side, Quina raised her arms and released arrows at the beast horde. Every arrow would definitely bring out blood with it. This was strength. On the other side, although Tian Man was facing the Beast Tide battle on her first day of being summoned, she was not afraid. On the contrary, she had the greatest advantage in such a group battle. She raised her staff and chanted an ancient incantation. ¡°Fireball!¡± With a low growl, a huge fireball flew towards the beast horde. Instantly, the beasts suffered huge casualties. It was just that the chanting duration was rather long and her casting speed was still very slow. If Wang Jue and Quina hadn¡¯t been protecting her in front, it might have been a different story. However, this was how war was like. Everyone would do their best to put in as much as they can and they¡¯d make up for their shortcomings if there were any. At the same time. In a certain territory¡­ strictly speaking, there were no longer any visible traces of a territory here. Corpses littered the ground. In a dilapidated hut, a brawny man had already changed beyond recognition. One could vaguely see the deep hatred, regret, and fear remaining on his face. This was one of the Overlords who had transmigrated. He hated himself for being so unlucky to have transmigrated to this terrifying continent. He regretted why his territory wasn¡¯t strong enough. And his fear was brought about by the beast tide. This was also the final look in the man¡¯s eyes. ¡­ There were countless of such situations across the entire continent. Some Overlords knew that danger was approaching and chose to run, but where could they run to? Before they were even midway through, they had already become food for the beasts. There were also some powerful territories. Fortunately, the Beast Tide was not large. Although they suffered heavy casualties, at least their lives were preserved. As for those who were still alive, they would receive tremendous benefits from the first Beast Tide. Wang Jue was one of the people who benefited the most. Presently, the battle had been going on for twenty minutes. Wang Jue was already covered in blood. He couldn¡¯t tell if it was his own or the beasts¡¯. There were still seven or eight wild beasts ahead, but they were no longer a threat. As the soldiers pressed on, these beasts would become meat on the dining table. He was breathing heavily, supported by the Mage Tian Man. A faint smile appeared on his face. ¡°Finally, it¡¯s over!¡± A territorial confrontation ended just like that. The commoners in the territory slowly came out one by one. They helped the injured soldiers back to their territory to rest and recuperate. The rest would clean up the battlefield and move the dead beasts into the territory. Those who were not completely dead would be killed. The joy of surviving a calamity washed away the fear. After handing over the task of cleaning up the battlefield to the commoners, Wang Jue returned to the territory. The Overlord¡¯s Residence. [System notification: EXP+100] [System notification: EXP+300] [System notification: Soul x1] ¡­ The system¡¯s notifications had been ringing constantly. Wang Jue waited until the battle was completely over before he had the time to check them. He sat on the recliner and eagerly opened the system interface. The gains this time were considerable. Just his experience points alone increased by more than 20,000 points. There were also the souls he had obtained, as well as the resources he had dropped from some wild beasts. After a cursory inspection, he found that he had obtained more than 30 souls. There were also all kinds of beast fur that could be made into clothes and leather armor. At this moment, the system¡¯s voice sounded again. [Congratulations Overlord for successfully resisting the Beast Tide. Special reward has been issued.] [Universal Enhancement Scroll x1] [Intermediate Territory Upgrade Scroll x1] [Random Blueprint x2] [Advancement Gem x2] The Intermediate Territory Upgrade Scroll could directly upgrade his current territory by another level. The Random Blueprints would randomly give him two items. They could be blueprints, weapon designs, or Skill Books. The Advancement Gems, two at that, could directly raise Wang Jue¡¯s level by two levels! Among them, Wang Jue believed that the most important one was still the Universal Enhancement Scroll. [Universal Enhancement Scroll: Using this scroll will greatly increase the overall quality of all the people in the territory. Increase is limited to five levels and for 100 people.] We¡¯re rich! Currently, Wang Jue had 2,300 gold coins. ¡°Use 2 Random Blueprints.¡± [System notification: Cavalry Recruitment Scroll x1] [System notification: Communication Tower x1] Wang Jue hurriedly checked the details. [Cavalry Recruitment Scroll: Recruit 20 Intermediate Cavalry Soldiers, Consumes 200 units of food] [Communication Tower: Special structure. After construction is completed, you can carry Communication Stones and communicate with the territory across thousands of miles.] Good stuff! Chapter 26 ¡°Let¡¯s summon the new cavalry first.¡± After Wang Jue tapped on summon, a total of 20 cavalrymen appeared in a flash of light. The cavalry were divided into two teams, and the battle steeds beneath them were all awe-inspiring. There was a male and a female leading the cavalry at the front. The man looked ordinary, like the average Joe. However, there was a glint in his eyes. As for the female¡­ Holy sh*t! Wang Jue was stunned once he saw her. Her style was completely different from the tall and mighty cavalry. She looked so adorable. The girl in front of him was about 1.6 meters tall. She had black hair, a round face, and fair skin. Her facial features were as exquisite as a porcelain doll¡¯s, especially her big eyes, which were shining. There seemed to be water vapor in them. She was wearing the shiny armor of a cavalryman, which accentuated her charming appearance. If he hadn¡¯t known that the other party was a cavalryman he had summoned, what would have come to mind immediately for Wang Jue would have been the kind of favored and spoiled junior sister character. ¡°Greetings, Overlord!¡± The two of them bowed to Wang Jue. ¡°Mm.¡± Wang Jue immediately checked their attributes. The man¡¯s name was Robert, and his talent was intermediate. The woman¡¯s name was Sophie. [Level: LV 6] [Health Points: 460] [Strength: 64] [Agility: 62] [Skills: Horse War Tactics, Spirit Shattering Spear Technique] [Loyalty: 70] [Endowment: Cute] ¡°D*mn, even being cute can become an endowment?¡± Wang Jue revealed a puzzled expression. ¡°Which one of you is the leader?¡± ¡°I am, my Lord.¡± It was Sophie who spoke. This time, Wang Jue was truly surprised. A female cavalryman, and the leader at that? That was impressive. Wang Jue couldn¡¯t help but take a few more glances at Sophie. Apart from her innate ability, Wang Jue also noticed her various attributes. ¡°Her attributes are relatively balanced. They¡¯re not the best in the entire territory, but still above average.¡± Wang Jue smiled. ¡°Welcome to my territory. I¡¯ll leave the protection of the territory to you. There was a Beast Tide earlier, and many soldiers were injured. I hope you will carry out your duty of protecting the territory well!¡± Sophie obeyed. ¡°Rest assured, my Lord. We will do our best!¡± Then, she led the cavalry out. After making arrangements for the new cavalrymen, Wang Jue began planning for the construction of a new list of buildings. ¡°Now, basic buildings and structures need to be upgraded to keep up with the progress.¡± Wang Jue entered the system and immediately upgraded all the basic buildings to the highest level. [Hostel Upgrade: Three-room Building] [Kitchen Upgrade: Advanced Restaurant] [Forging Shop Upgrade: Refined Blacksmith Shop] ¡­ Wang Jue spent a total of 2,000 gold coins, 10 souls, and various basic materials to upgrade essentially all the buildings in the territory. He did not need the communication tower for now, so that will wait. ¡°Now that the problem of the Beast Tide has been resolved, the surviving Overlords will be welcoming a period of rapid development.¡± Wang Jue wasn¡¯t the only one who received rewards after the Beast Tide. ¡°I have to improve my personal strength first.¡± Then, Wang Jue used all the EXP and Advancement Gems he obtained. He advanced four levels in a row! Wang Jue was currently at Level 10! He was the Overlord whose personal strength had increased the fastest. ¡°After that, will be upgrading the intermediate territory.¡± Wang Jue was hesitating if he should use the upgrade scroll now. The last time he used the Low-Level Territory Upgrade Scroll, the territory had expanded. The people in the territory had also received an improvement in capabilities. Although the effect was not obvious, it was still present. Wang Jue vaguely felt that it might not be the best time to upgrade now. ¡°The upper limit of the population has not been reached yet. It might be a waste to level up now!¡± Yes, Wang Jue wanted to recruit more people to join the territory before leveling up. This way, the entire territory, including the people, could receive corresponding improvements. That would undoubtedly be a maximized use of the scroll for the overall strength of his territory. There was also a Universal Enhancement Scroll. ¡°At least, it¡¯s best if the number of people in the territory reaches 100!¡± The total population in the entire territory was about 80 people. They would be able to reach 100 people in at most one or two weeks. Wouldn¡¯t it be just right to upgrade the territory then? After thinking it through, Wang Jue was no longer in a hurry to level up. The next day, Wang Jue went to check on the situation in the territory after waking up. The corpses of the wild beasts had been cleaned up, and the farmers started to get busy. This time, there were hundreds of wild beast meat. This food was enough to last for a long time. The farmers kept some fresh meat, and the excess was all made into cured meat or dried meat. Wang Jue arrived at the back of the courtyard. This was where Quina lived. The Gushing Spirit Well was built here. Before Wang Jue arrived, he heard some female voices. ¡°Sister Quina, what kind of person is the Overlord?¡± ¡°Tian Man, just call me Sister Na. The Overlord is a good person. When I first got to know him, this was a small dilapidated hut. The Overlord turned the territory into what it looks like now through his own hard work. ¡°Speaking of when I first arrived, if it wasn¡¯t because I caught my Mother¡¯s scent, I might have left this place long ago. ¡°After getting to know the Overlord for a long time, I felt that he was someone worth following.¡± Wang Jue now understood. The scent of her Mother that Quina mentioned must be referring to the well. The system does not impose restrictions on the summoned person. Wang Jue had guessed this before. He could tell from the presence of the loyalty index. Wang Jue guessed that when their loyalty dropped to below 50, that person would betray his master and leave. In serious situations, the person might even turn back to bite his master. ¡°Overlord is kind to all the people and has never forced them to do anything they don¡¯t want to do. This is much better than many people who call themselves nobles.¡± ¡°Sister Quina, you¡¯re speaking so highly of the Overlord, don¡¯t tell me you¡­¡± ¡°Damn girl, what are you talking about? I¡¯ll beat you to death!¡± Sounds of a scuffle came from inside. It seemed that Quina and Tian Man were having a private conversation. This isn¡¯t considered eavesdropping, is it? Wang Jue felt a little guilty. After all, they were talking about him. With this in mind, Wang Jue prepared to secretly return by the way he came. However, once he turned around, he saw the female cavalryman, Sophie. Before Wang Jue could react, Sophie bowed and said loudly, ¡°Greetings, my Lord!¡± Wang Jue could only force himself to say, ¡°Mm, hello!¡± ¡°When did you get here, my Lord? I was going to find Tian Man and ask her to enchant my weapon.¡± ¡°Enchantment?¡± Wang Jue was somewhat puzzled. ¡°That¡¯s right. Mage can enchant weapons. It will give the weapon additional attack power.¡± I see. I didn¡¯t expect Tian Man to be so formidable. Wang Jue understood and nodded. ¡°She¡¯s inside. Go tell her.¡± With that, he left without looking back. After a while, the two females walked out. They looked at Wang Jue¡¯s fleeing figure and smiled at each other. Sophie looked at the two of them questioningly, then at Wang Jue¡¯s back, confused.. Chapter 27 ¡°Carl should be back by now.¡± Just as Wang Jue was thinking this, the clatter of horse hooves came from the distance. Wang Jue took a look. Who else could it be but Carl? Moments later. Carl dismounted and bowed. ¡°Honorable Overlord, Carl is back!¡± Carl must have been traveling non-stop, he seemed worn out. However, Wang Jue was relieved to see that there were no wounds on his body. It seemed like he didn¡¯t encounter any danger. ¡°No rush, let¡¯s talk inside.¡± The two of them walked into the Overlord¡¯s Residence one behind another. Wang Jue let Carl drink some water first. After adjusting his breathing, Carl said, ¡°My Lord, I didn¡¯t disappoint you. There is indeed a Goblin Village as stated on the map. ¡°Legend has it that Goblins are brutal, cruel, sinister, and cunning, but that was not what I observed. On the contrary, they are kind and pure. They don¡¯t seek trouble, and¡­¡± Wang Jue wasn¡¯t surprised by this result. After all, hearsay could only be used as a reference. Everything had to be judged in reality. Wang Jue wasn¡¯t a person to have preconceived notions. Just as Wang Jue was wondering what else Carl had to say, Karl paused and went on, ¡°I found out that a group of Orcs is preparing to attack the Goblin Village because they want to expand their territory.¡± Wang Jue¡¯s heart stirred as he said, ¡°Struggles over territories are inevitable for every race, but which side do you think will win?¡± Carl knelt on one knee, cupped his fists and said, ¡°My Lord, I am ignorant. I do not know.¡± Wang Jue stared at Carl for a moment and did not say anything else. He then waved his hand and dismissed Carl. Leaving Wang Jue alone in the hall to think. ¡°I have a feeling that there¡¯s some personal feelings in Carl¡¯s behavior this time. Is it my illusion? ¡°I hope I¡¯m overthinking.¡± Then, Wang Jue began to analyze what he could gain from the war between the Orcs and Goblins. ¡°Perhaps, this is an opportunity for the territory to develop¡­¡± Wang Jue seemed to have recalled something as his eyes lit up. ¡°Perhaps I should visit the Goblins.¡± ¡­ For the next few days, other than the normal collection of resources, it was rest and recuperation for the territory. On the fourth day, Wang Jue prepared enough materials to build a communication tower. [System notification: In order to maintain the operation of the communication tower, 5 Elemental Crystals and 4 Souls will be expended per month.] [System notification: Produce two Communication Stones, 2 Souls consumed] Holding the two black square stones in his hand, Wang Jue tested them. Although the production cost was huge, the items were indeed good. Not only could they use long-distance voice communication, holographic projections were also possible. It was worth it! Then, Wang Jue gathered the soldiers in the territory. Half of them stayed in the territory while the other half left with Wang Jue. This time, they were going to a Goblin Village 200 miles away. The entourage consisted of ten cavalrymen led by Sophie, ten archers led by Quina, ten infantrymen led by Carl, and Tian Man. Tian Man was a Mage and was mainly responsible for following Wang Jue. Most of the time, a Mage was not very mobile, but as long as it was within an effective attack range, the Mage¡¯s damage would be off the charts. A party mounted their battle steeds and began their expedition from afar. Wang Jue didn¡¯t waste more time on their journey. On one hand, it was because it was a long journey and wasn¡¯t suitable for exploration. On the other hand, the strategy guide did not mention anything that Wang Jue really cared for. Two days later. Outside the Goblin Village. Carl pointed in front of Wang Jue. ¡°My Lord, this is Acura Forest. The Goblin Village is right in front.¡± Wang Jue nodded. He then said to Carl, ¡°Go into the village first and let them know of our arrival.¡± Carl nodded, choosing to follow orders. Soon, a group of people walked out of the village. Carl was not seen. The group of people who came out had very obvious features. Green skin, big noses, and pointed ears. They were Goblins. Their bodies were generally short. Indeed, they could not be associated with the word ¡®cruel¡¯ in any way. Scrawny bodies and ragged weapons. A hint appeared. [Goblins with degenerated bloodlines. They are one of the weakest races in this forest. No danger.] While Wang Jue was in thought, a relatively powerful Goblin spoke. ¡°Powerhouse, what are you doing up ahead?¡± Powerhouse. ¡°Me?¡± Wang Jue could now be considered strong with a group of tall and mighty soldiers beside him. The Goblin nodded nervously. Wang Jue said, ¡°Um, nice to meet you, I¡¯m Wang Jue, the Overlord of Wei Ancient City.¡± When the Goblins heard that Wang Jue was an Overlord, their eyes filled with fear. They were just a small village. How did they provoke a powerful force? Wang Jue spoke again, ¡°Why are you here?¡± ¡°We sensed a powerful aura and came to stand guard.¡± Eh? It was Wang Jue¡¯s turn to be puzzled. Are Goblins¡¯ perception that strong? What Wang Jue didn¡¯t know was that although the Goblins were weak, they were naturally sensitive to the strong. Wang Jue and the rest were not weak, so they could naturally sense them. Wang Jue smiled at the Goblin and didn¡¯t say anything. He took out an envelope. It was the recommendation letter he had gotten from the bandit chief. ¡°I have no ill intentions. I came to your village out of curiosity. This is a letter of recommendation. You will know when you read it.¡± The Goblin who had spoken carefully took the envelope, opened it, saw a token, and sniffed it carefully. His expression changed. ¡°It¡¯s a letter of recommendation from the Minotaurs, yes.¡± Then, he said, ¡°Powerhouse, in view of your strength, we have a request.¡± Wang Jue asked curiously, ¡°What is it?¡± The Goblin said, ¡°Please follow me into the village with your soldiers for a short rest. I will tell you slowly.¡± Then, Wang Jue and his party were brought into the Goblin Village. Speaking of which, this village was really shabby. It felt like it could be blown up with a single fireball from Tian Man In the Village Chief¡¯s tent. Wang Jue and Quina sat at the top seat. Below them were two Goblins. One of them looked older and the other was the Goblin who spoke just now. The two of them were sitting on their knees. The old man said, ¡°Welcome, guest.¡± ¡°I am the Village Chief, Gurud. This is my son, Gurul¡± ¡°Hello, thank you for your hospitality. So, what do you want to ask of me?¡± The old man and the young man looked at each other and nodded. The Village Chief, Gurud said, ¡°Do you know that the monsters are getting more active recently?¡± Monsters, was he referring to the high-level creatures? Wang Jue only knew about the Beast Tide that took place last week. ¡°I don¡¯t.¡± ¡°The most powerful person in our village disappeared a month ago. As such the nearby monsters have started to harass this land.¡± Last month? It seems to be the time when everyone transmigrated. It seems like the beginning of the transmigration has affected this world too.. Chapter 28 Then, Gurud continued, ¡°We fought them. However, the disparity in our combat ability is truly too great. Our clansmen suffered heavy casualties.¡± The young Gurul spoke, ¡°Therefore, we wish for you to protect us.¡± You want to borrow my power? Wang Jue thought to himself and said, ¡°But this time, I only brought a portion of my soldiers with me. Furthermore, my territory is almost 200 miles away, so I can¡¯t stay here for long. I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t protect you for a long time either.¡± The old and the young looked at each other as if they had made a major decision. Gurud said, ¡°Honorable Powerhouse, as long as you can protect us from harm, we are willing to serve you, wherever you need us.¡± Wang Jue pondered for a moment after hearing that. This was an opportune moment for Wang Jue to infiltrate the natives of this world. However, these Goblins were too weak and were too far away from his territory. Wang Jue was worried that they were too out of reach. [You can try to build a structure in the wild here, a teleportation tower, and make this place your subsidiary territory.] Can this be done? The hint really came at the perfect time. Wang Jue then nodded in agreement. The two were overjoyed. Then, they began to tell their whole story. According to the Village Chief¡¯s description, a group of wolf-shaped creatures, the Fanged Wolves attacked the village from the east. Many Goblins died in battle. Initially, ten Goblins might not even win against one Fanged Wolf. The difference in strength between the two parties was huge. It was said that there was a Guardian-like warrior with the Goblins previously, but this warrior had also died in battle, and the village was facing a crisis. Wang Jue asked for the number of Fanged Wolves. ¡°There are around a hundred of them in total.¡± ¡°We have a total of 60 people who can fight, including the females.¡± What a despairing difference in combat strength, Wang Jue thought. ¡°The information of the Fanged Wolves was obtained by the warrior who had died in battle. He is also my eldest son, his older brother.¡± At this point, the Village Chief, Gurud, could not help but glance at his youngest son, Gurul. Both of their gazes were filled with sorrow. Wang Jue fell silent. A world where the strong ruled over the weak was just this cruel. ¡°Village Chief, I want to confirm something.¡± ¡°Tell me, Sir.¡± ¡°I want to know, if I help your village, what will I get in return? What can you give me?¡± Gurud¡¯s shoulders shook. He was silent for a moment, then he knelt down shakily and said, ¡°I¡ªwe will offer our loyalty. ¡°Please protect us. We will pledge our loyalty to you.¡± Gurul also knelt down. ¡°We swear.¡± The Goblins outside the tent were confused and hopeful. Listening to the conversation in the tent, they fell silent. But no one made a sound. Right then, wolf howls came from outside the village. ¡°Aah ooh¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s the Fanged Wolves.¡± ¡°This is bad, this is bad.¡± ¡°It¡¯s over. We¡¯re going to be eaten.¡± The Goblins outside panicked when they heard the howls of the Fanged Wolves Gurud¡¯s expression changed drastically as he hurried out to comfort his clansmen. ¡°Everyone, calm down. Don¡¯t panic.¡± Wang Jue and Quina walked out of the tent and looked at the despairing crowd. ¡°There¡¯s no need to be afraid. I¡¯ve already promised your village to protect you. ¡°They are merely enemies that are about to be defeated.¡± Gurud looked at Wang Jue in surprise and asked agitatedly, ¡°You, you mean?¡± ¡°I agree to your request, I will protect you and your people.¡± All the Goblins were overjoyed when they heard that. Hope slowly grew in their eyes. Although Wang Jue might face greater difficulties protecting these weak Goblins, it was also a cause and effect. If he hadn¡¯t obtained the recommendation letter by chance, he wouldn¡¯t have come here. Since I am already here, let¡¯s do something. Besides, Wang Jue felt that Carl seemed to be hiding something from him. It was probably because of these Goblins. However, Carl¡¯s loyalty did not decrease, which was why Wang Jue did not take the initiative to ask for the reason. Everyone had their own secrets, even if he was his subordinate. Thus, Wang Jue became the master and guardian of the Goblin Village. Then, Wang Jue focused his attention and looked outside the village. [There is a group of Fanged Wolves 500 meters ahead. Their teeth and claws are their weapons. They are currently sending out a deterrence signal. Danger level is zero.] Wang Jue was a little speechless. Just the deterring howls are enough to make this group of people panic? It seems that they have indeed been dominated by fear. He looked at the Goblins who were wide-eyed. They were thin and weak, and their clothes and weapons were tattered and broken. From the looks of it, he could no longer count on them to fight the Fanged Wolves. Although Wang Jue¡¯s soldiers could help them resolve the crisis, they had to face some things by themselves. ¡°Everyone, have you understood the current situation?¡± Wang Jue asked loudly. ¡°Yes, we¡¯re prepared for the worst. We know this is a fight to the death.¡± It was Gurul who spoke. Unexpectedly, despite his small stature, he had a backbone and was a potential talent that could be nurtured. Wang Jue made a mental note. When the other Goblins saw that they had a leader, they cheered up and agreed collectively. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, relax. Just do your best.¡± Wang Jue was greatly relieved when he saw the fearless looks in front of him. They were currently weak, but fortunately, they were not weaklings. The surrounding people seemed to have been infected by Wang Jue¡¯s confidence and hope appeared in their eyes. Wang Jue said, ¡°Let me check on the wounded first.¡± Gurul led Wang Jue to another tent. When they walked in, there were about 16 injured people, men, women, old, and young. They were lying on straw mats with bandages all over their bodies. The situation was not optimistic. ¡°The wounds are deeper than I thought. Were they cut by claws and teeth?¡± Wang Jue took a closer look. Although the wounds were severe, they weren¡¯t fatal. He took out a bottle containing 60 ml of spiritual spring water and fed it to the wounded Goblin in front of him. His wounds healed at a speed visible to the naked eye and his breathing had also stabilized. He slowly opened his eyes, still confused about how he had recovered. The Village Chief and Gurul had never seen such a magical potion. They knelt down and shouted, ¡°As expected of Lord Wang Jue.¡± Wang Jue didn¡¯t say anything. Instead, he handed the potion to Gurul and asked him to feed them to everyone and save the wounded. In the beginning, he only wanted to test if this potion would work on the aborigines. As it turned out, the results were surprisingly good. ¡°The wounded have been treated, so¡­¡± Wang Jue said to Gurud, ¡°Next, we will repair the fences and strengthen the village¡¯s defenses..¡± Chapter 29 Then, Carl would lead them to gather the resources around. Wang Jue opened the construction panel and selected structures like fences and more. At this moment, somewhere in Acura Forest. ¡°Aah ooh¡­¡± Numerous Fanged Wolves gathered together, forming a huge wolf pack. Among the wolves, an alpha wolf with obvious scars at the corners of its eyes stood on a huge rock. Its gaze was sharp as it looked ahead. The next moment. It opened its mouth and said, ¡°It¡¯s a beautiful night. This forest has already lost its protection so there¡¯s nothing to be afraid of. ¡°Tonight, we will destroy the Goblin Village and establish a foothold in the Acura Forest.¡± The wolves below agreed. ¡°Aah ooh¡­¡± The alpha spoke again. ¡°We will become the rulers of this forest.¡± The wolves howled in agreement. ¡°Aah ooh¡­¡± ¡°Our sharp claws can tear apart any monster. ¡°Our teeth can crush any monster.¡± ¡°Aah ooh¡­¡± After some fierce snarl, the pack of wolves ran towards the Goblin village. Goblin Village. The fence had been built, and the Goblins dug many pit traps under Carl¡¯s guidance. Everyone gripped their weapons in their hands and stood ready solemnly. Tonight was the Goblins¡¯ first and most confident counterattack. The alpha wolf arrived outside the village and looked at the fence that was built using wood. He sneered, ¡°Hmph, what¡¯s the use of such a weak fence?¡± As he spoke, he saw Wang Jue, who was standing at a high point. ¡°Human?¡± Wang Jue wasn¡¯t surprised to see an alpha wolf that could speak. The so-called monsters in this world were all extremely intelligent. Wang Jue said, ¡°If you retreat now, I won¡¯t do anything. ¡°Retreat immediately!¡± The alpha wolf said disdainfully, ¡°Full of tricks, a mere human dares to order us Fanged Wolves?¡± Then, he gave his wolf pack a command, ¡°Push down the fence and sacrifice the Goblins!¡± ¡°Aah ooh¡­¡± The wolf tribe quickly charged over and was about to reach the village entrance. Wang Jue instructed, ¡°Release the arrows!¡± The people inside the fence drew their wooden bows and fired a series of arrows. This was what Wang Jue had bought earlier. He wanted these weak Goblins to regain their confidence and become stronger. There was nothing better than a real battle to achieve that. Swish! Swish! Swish! The wolves at the very front were immediately shot down. A few Fanged Wolves fell to the ground and died. The alpha wolf was furious when he saw that his clansmen had been tricked. He knew that this was definitely the work of this human. ¡°Puny humans, I will crush you.¡± With that said, he headed straight for Wang Jue. So fast! Wang Jue was surprised. As expected of a monster. [Type: Fanged Wolf] [Level: LV 6] [Skills: Super Smell, Bloodthirst, Thought Transmission] The reason why he was able to converse with Wang Jue previously was because of the ability to transmit his thoughts. Wang Jue didn¡¯t panic. He was already prepared. He unsheathed his sword, charged forward, and swung his sword! Plkch¡­ The speed of the sword was even faster than that of the alpha wolf. The alpha Fanged Wolf, still running, crashed into the fence. A trace of blood appeared on its neck. Confusion appeared in the alpha wolf eyes. It had yet to figure out what was going on. And its consciousness had already faded. Thud! The alpha wolf fell to the ground. The wolves behind him stopped attacking when they saw their alpha fall to the ground. A Fanged Wolf whose size was only second to the alpha wolf whimpered. He saw the sword in Wang Jue¡¯s hand, but he didn¡¯t dare take another step forward. Wang Jue did not know if they could understand him, but he went on, ¡°Listen, your leader is dead. ¡°I¡¯ll give you a choice. Obey or die.¡± The pack of wolves fell silent. Although they couldn¡¯t speak yet, they could understand what Wang Jue was saying. Seeing that they weren¡¯t speaking nor retreating, Wang Jue sighed inwardly. ¡°If they attack with an unyielding attitude, then don¡¯t blame me for starting a massacre.¡± At this moment, a hint appeared. [Forest Monsters respect the strong. Using your skills to suppress the Fang Wolf will make them submit.] Suppress? Wang Jue thought of a particular skill. It was a skill from the system. When used, it would have a mental suppression effect, but it could only be used on targets weaker than oneself. At that time, Wang Jue thought that it was just a useless skill and didn¡¯t pay much attention to it. Now, it was coming in handy. With a thought, he entered the system. Found the suppression skill and learned it! [Learning Skill: Suppression, please tap to confirm.] ¡°Confirm!¡± [100 Gold Coins consumed. Learning is successful.] Wang Jue smiled mysteriously and used his skill: Suppression! The Goblins behind Wang Jue seemed to sense something as they looked at him in horror. It was as if he had seen something terrifying. The Fanged Wolves in front also began to whimper. The largest one slowly crouched down and sent a thought to Wang Jue. ¡°Esteemed powerhouse, we are willing to follow you!¡± With that said, all the wolves prostrated on the ground. Completely yielding. ¡°Have we won?¡± A young Goblin asked. Wang Jue smiled and said, ¡°Yes, avoiding unnecessary fighting is a good thing.¡± ¡°Roar, alright!¡± The Goblins cheered wildly. They no longer had to live in fear. Wang Jue wore a small smile. He looked at the Fanged Wolves still prostrating behind him. Wang Jue said, ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, you guys shall stand guard outside the village tonight.¡± With that said, he turned around and left. They had been traveling for the past two days and had not had a good rest. Just nice, it¡¯s time to go rest The night passed uneventfully. The next morning, Wang Jue called the Village Chief over to gather everyone at the village entrance. Including the Fanged Wolves he subdued yesterday. Wang Jue wanted to take care of the issue of their future survival. The number of Goblins and Fanged Wolves was about the same. Then¡­ Wang Jue had an idea. ¡°All of you are my subordinates. From today onwards, your two races will get along peacefully and help each other! ¡°Now, please get into pairs. From now on, be it in life or hunting, you will work in pairs.¡± Pairs? Everyone still did not understand what was going on. The Village Chief was old but experienced. After some thought, he instantly understood what Wang Jue meant. The Fanged Wolves were powerful, but in terms of appearance, the Goblins resemble humans more. They could do many things that the wolves could not. Working together was the best way for them to survive. He then explained the meaning of pairing up. After everyone understood, Wang Jue smiled and said, ¡°Yesterday¡¯s enemy is today¡¯s friend. ¡°From now on, you have to work together and get along well with each other. Do you hear me?¡± Everyone replied, ¡°Yes.¡± Let¡¯s leave it at this for now, Wang Jue thought. He would take it one step at a time. First, he would make them self-sufficient. Then, he would think of a way to improve their overall strength. Three days later. Wang Jue used two days to complete the modification of Goblin Village. He built many basic buildings and structures. At the same time, Wang Jue thought for a moment and took out the Universal Enhancement Scroll. [After use, all living creatures in the territory will be strengthened. Those with outstanding potential will even evolve.] Use! Chapter 30 Wang Jue felt as if the entire territory was suddenly enveloped by something. There were no signs at all. The next moment. Changes also happened to the Village Chief, Gurud. First, his physique became big and tall. His muscles bulged, and even his loose skin tightened. [Enhancement triggers the evolution condition of the Goblins¡¯ bloodline, they will evolve from a normal bloodline to a superior bloodline.] Then, one, two, and all the Goblins in the village began to evolve. The male Goblins become fierce and strong, and the female Goblins become healthy and beautiful. [Race: Goblin] [Level: Advanced Monsters] Well, their level had also gone from Level 4 directly to Advanced. The pack of Fanged Wolves also began to change. Every Fanged Wolves body began to expand, and a single horn even grew out of their foreheads for a few of them. [Enhanced the bloodline of the Fanged Wolves, they have evolved from Fanged Wolves to Horned Wolves] The leader of the Horned Wolves, in particular, looked mighty and powerful. Wang Jue could feel that their overall strength had increased by more than one level. [Race: Horned Wolf] [Level: Advanced Monsters] [Skills: Super Smell, Thought Transmission, Tornado Strike] Is the enhancement scroll this useful? Wang Jue thought to himself. Just as he was hesitating whether he should think of a way to get more enhancement scrolls¡­ A hint. [An enhancement scroll has the strongest effect on low-level creatures. The higher the level of the target, the more limited the enhancement.] Wang Jue understood now. He stopped thinking about it. Wang Jue was greatly relieved as he looked at the villagers who had changed completely. This way, even if Wang Jue were to return to his territory, they would still have the ability to protect themselves. Wang Jue said to the Village Chief who now looked very different in both appearance and figure, ¡°Village Chief Gurud, I appoint you as the Goblin Overlord, the leader of the Goblins.¡± ¡°Leader of the Goblins¡­¡± Gurud responded excitedly, ¡°Yes, Master!¡± ¡°You have to govern the village well.¡± Gurud replied seriously, ¡°Yes, I, Gurud, swear with my life and family possessions, I will definitely fulfill your orders.¡± ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll leave everything to you.¡± Wang Jue looked at Gurud who was kneeling on the ground with tears streaming down his face and sighed inwardly, ¡°To be honest, all I did was give orders. I didn¡¯t expect him to be so touched.¡± Then, Wang Jue assigned duties to the Goblins. A team to guard the village against the monsters in the vicinity, and a team to take care of food. There were no problems with these two teams. They were made up of evolved Horned Wolves and the young and strong Goblins. The problem laid with the team responsible for sewing and construction. Because they had no skill, they didn¡¯t know where to start. Wang Jue bought a few sets of Skill Books from the system shop and handed them to a few skillful Goblins. For them to learn and teach the rest. After making all the arrangements, Wang Jue felt that it was about time to return to his territory. ¡­ At the entrance of the Goblin village. ¡°Gurud, can I leave this place to you when I¡¯m not around?¡± ¡°Yes, please do!¡± Gurud stood up straight and replied seriously. At the end, Wang Jue and company began their return journey. A group of people waved behind them. ¡°Be careful on your way.¡± Wei Ancient City. The party stopped ten miles away from the city walls of Wei Ancient City. [There is a group of Shadow beings ten miles ahead. They are powerful and are advanced monsters. It is unknown if they are hostile, please be careful.] ¡°My Lord, I sense a familiar aura.¡± Quina stepped forward and said with a serious gaze. Wang Jue asked, ¡°Did you feel it too?¡± This was the first time Wang Jue saw Quina reveal a serious expression. Wang Jue couldn¡¯t help but take this matter seriously. It is unknown if they are hostile, which means that the territory has not been attacked yet. Wang Jue planned to check out the situation first. Ten minutes later. Wang Jue and company arrived outside the city wall. They saw a few strangely dressed people loitering outside. The soldiers in the territory were also watching these people closely. The archers were all ready to strike at any moment. Upon closer inspection, they saw that these people all had a single horn on their heads. There were two men and four women, six of them in total. ¡°Are these the Shadow Beings?¡± Quina was experienced and knowledgeable. She whispered, ¡°My Lord, be careful. The Shadow Beings are a very special race, and they are a special existence. They never take the initiative to interact with others. ¡°They¡¯ve actually appeared around our territory this time, I don¡¯t know what they¡¯re here for.¡± The few of them resembled humans and the atmosphere around them was a gloomy one. A hint. [Shadow Beings, advanced monsters. They have different abilities and are good at using ghost flames.] So they are monsters, and advanced ones at that. Wang Jue was no longer curious. He just didn¡¯t know why those monsters were lingering around. Wang Jue narrowed his eyes and decided to go forward to ask them. Seeing the respect the surrounding people had for Wang Jue, the few Shadow Beings knew that this was the person in charge. ¡°Hello, I am the Overlord of this land. May I know what brings you here?¡± The oldest of the six Shadow Beings, a man with a bamboo sword hanging on his waist said, ¡°Respected Overlord, we mean no offense. ¡°We came here to investigate a matter. Perhaps we will need your help.¡± Wang Jue was puzzled. ¡°Is that so? What is it?¡± Before the old man spoke, a young Shadow Being spoke first. ¡°Great Elder, what¡¯s the point of talking to him? He¡¯s a human. He¡¯s definitely in cahoots with that group of humans. We¡¯ll know once we take him down.¡± With that, without waiting for the old man to speak, he brandished his weapon and dashed towards Wang Jue without another word. Clang¡­ Wang Jue didn¡¯t move. A sword in front of him blocked the young Shadow Being. It was Carl. Carl¡¯s strength was no longer what it was in the past. It was not a problem for him to stop the Shadow Being. After a few rounds, the two were evenly matched. The Shadow Beings were indeed very powerful. As expected of advanced monsters. However, Carl was still slightly better. Carl caught a loophole in his opponent¡¯s movements. Thrusting upwards, his sword swiftly slashed towards the Shadow Being¡¯s chest. Plkch. Blood spurted out, and Carl took the opportunity to press his sword against his throat, preventing him from moving. Once Wang Jue gave the next order, he would be beheaded. Wang Jue didn¡¯t say anything and just looked at the other party quietly. At this moment, the old man berated, ¡°Cang Ying, don¡¯t be rude. Stand down!¡± Carl made no further move. When the person called Cang Ying heard this, he held his wound and retreated behind the old man. ¡°I¡¯m very sorry, revered Overlord. A group of strange humans attacked our clansmen when we weren¡¯t in the village. All of them were killed.¡± The elder revealed a grieving expression as he continued, ¡°We discovered the aura of humans here just now, so we came here to check. I¡¯m sorry for offending you. My people are eager for revenge.¡± Wang Jue nodded, but he thought inwardly, Who attacked the Shadow Beings? Is it the natives or the other Overlords who transmigrated like me? From the simple test earlier, Wang Jue could tell that the Shadow Beings weren¡¯t simple. Especially this elder, as well as a young man who had remained silent the whole time. If it were the other Overlords, they certainly weren¡¯t simple if they could go against the Shadow Beings. If it was the natives, Wang Jue would be even more interested. He also wanted to know how powerful the people of this world were.. Chapter 31 After some thought, Wang Jue said, ¡°I am also human. Judging by your behavior, you do not seem to suspect that I am the one who attacked your village.¡± ¡°Sir, please excuse me. I am the Great Elder of the Shadow Beings. My skill is called Heart Sword and it allows me to sense a being¡¯s heart.¡± The Great Elder looked at Wang Jue and shook his head. ¡°When we were scouting outside just now, I didn¡¯t sense any violent aura. When I saw you, Overlord, I didn¡¯t sense your hostility either. If the people who attacked us saw us, they would definitely think of a way to get rid of us.¡± Wang Jue nodded. I see. Heart Sword? An ability that allows the user to detect hostility and aura. Very interesting. [Help the Shadow Beings find the truth. You will gain their loyalty. There will be a surprise before that.] A golden hint appeared. This was exactly what Wang Jue wanted. He had originally planned to find out more about the situation. ¡°Old man, no discord, no concord. Just now, my man also injured your clansman. I am willing to help you investigate the truth. ¡°I¡¯m also curious about what other people there are in this forest.¡± Upon hearing Wang Jue¡¯s words, the elder was clearly taken aback. It would be best if someone was willing to help. However, he was still hesitant. The Shadow Beings had never cooperated with humans before. In the eyes of these monsters, humans were just a bunch of people who schemed against each other. They weren¡¯t worthy of trust. He couldn¡¯t be sure if Wang Jue had any other motives. However, for some reason, the old man had an idea after hearing Wang Jue¡¯s words. He decided to give it a try. Perhaps it was because there were only six of them left. Let us make a last attempt for this hopeless situation, this was what the old man thought. ¡°Very well, Honorable Lord. If you can help us find our enemy, we are willing to submit to you!¡± After which, he bowed. The five younger ones didn¡¯t know why their Great Elder trusted this human. However, they did not say much and chose to obey the Great Elder¡¯s decision. ¡°That¡¯s good. We¡¯ve had a long journey back. Why don¡¯t we go to my territory and rest for a night before making our plans?¡± ¡°Thank you, Lord.¡± Wang Jue smiled and led everyone back to the territory. After entering the territory, what greeted them was a flourishing sight. The farmers plowed and mined. Datou was in charge of the Blacksmith Shop, Ertou was in charge of the Sewing Shop, Santou was in charge of the kitchen, and all kinds of soldiers were patrolling and guarding the city wall. The Shadow Beings were amazed. Previously, they couldn¡¯t see such scenes from outside, but upon entering the territory, they realized that it was not as simple as it seemed. This was especially the case for the Great Elder. He vaguely sensed a divine aura. ¡°The products of the elves, Lord, you have really splurged!¡± The old man sighed. He sensed the aura of the Gushing Spirit Well. Wang Jue couldn¡¯t help but glance at the old man. His experience was extraordinary. The Gushing Spirit Well was originally a long extinct structure of the elves. I did not expect this old man to know it just by its aura. Wang Jue smiled. ¡°Elder, you are well-learned, and I am impressed. May I know how I should address you?¡± The old man cupped his hands and said, ¡°Overlord, you can call me Elder Jian[1.Meaning ¡®sword¡¯]. The person behind me is called Hong Wan[1]. He¡¯s my Young Master.¡± Elder Jian pointed at the Shadow Being youth who had remained silent the entire time. No wonder Wang Jue thought this person had an extraordinary temperament. He didn¡¯t expect him to be the Young Master of the Shadow Beings. He appeared melancholic, it probably stem from his hatred over the extermination of his people. Young Master Hong Wan cupped his hands at Wang Jue, his expression neither servile nor overbearing. Wang Jue nodded lightly. Then, the old man began to introduce the rest one by one. There were four people behind him, two men and two women. They were the Ghost Shadow Tribe¡¯s guards and princesses. Of the two guards, one was called Hei Hun[2] and the other was called Hei Yan[3]. As their names suggested, Hei Hun specialized in concealment, and his attacks dealt damage to the soul. The one who had launched the attack just now was Hei Yan, who specialized in close combat. Of the remaining two princesses, the elegant and lively one was called Zi Yuan, the older princess. The aloof and beautiful one was called Fei Yi, the Second Princess. Wang Jue nodded in response. He also introduced himself. As he slowly gained a deeper understanding of the other party, Elder Jian seemed to make up his mind. He said solemnly to Wang Jue, ¡°My Lord, thank you for your generosity. If you are truly willing to help us get our revenge, I am willing to provide you with the location of a ruin. ¡°In exchange for your trust, Lord!¡± Wang Jue asked curiously, ¡°Oh? Please elaborate.¡± After Elder Jian¡¯s explanation. It turned out that he had discovered a ruin previously, but there was possibly danger in the ruin. They didn¡¯t dare to enter rashly and prepared to return to discuss with their older clansmen. However, when they did, they discovered that their clansmen had already met with misfortune. ¡°If not for that ruin, we would at least know who our enemy is!¡± After he finished speaking, the old man started to cry. The few people beside him also fell silent. After a moment of sadness, Elder Jian spoke again. ¡°Sir, we are willing to show you the way to the ruin. Consider it our pledge of allegiance!¡± Wang Jue supported the sad old man and said, ¡°Elder Jian, don¡¯t worry. I mean what I say. I¡¯ll definitely help you find your enemies!¡± Then, he arranged for them to stay in the hostels. After instructing some people to tend to the guests, he returned to his residence. Wang Jue began to make a plan. It seems like I have to make a trip to the ruin mentioned by Elder Jian tomorrow morning. Everything had started because of it, so I naturally have to begin investigating from there. The next morning. Wang Jue went straight to the point with his plan. The Shadow Beings had no objections. Instead, they wished for Wang Jue to set off early. It wasn¡¯t appropriate to bring too many people on this trip. Apart from the six Shadow Beings, Wang Jue only brought Carl and Quina along. They set off again, this time to a new destination. The Shadow Being¡¯s ruin, about 50 miles away from the territory. The few of them rode on their horses and the journey was peaceful. An hour later, Wang Jue saw Carl who was scouting ahead. ¡°Anything unusual, Carl?¡± ¡°Lord, everything is normal!¡± Carl said. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s move on.¡± Wang Jue¡¯s goal was clear. According to Elder Jian, their entire village had mysteriously disappeared, leaving behind an empty village. However, there would always be traces left behind with anything. Wang Jue decided to check the village one last time. Perhaps the others won¡¯t be able to find anything, but Wang Jue was different. He had the hints. Would the hints not be able to find what others couldn¡¯t? Just like that, they continued on their way. The Shadow Beings, being people who lived around the area, naturally knew the routes in the forest like the back of their hand. They led Wang Jue and the others to the northwest. [1] Literally means ¡®red pill [2] Meaning Dark Soul [3] Meaning Dark Rock Chapter 32 Past the forest was a grass plain. About an hour later. They finally made it through the plains. Along the way, Wang Jue had thought that they would get attacked by wild beasts, but he realized that he was overthinking. It seemed that those wild beasts would only go berserk at night. What Wang Jue didn¡¯t know was that wild beasts could also sense danger. Be it the Shadow Beings or Quina, they were extremely dangerous existences to the wild beasts. They would not provoke them. This made Wang Jue, who wanted to kill a few wild beasts along the way, a little disappointed. What are wild beasts? They are moving resources! There was a chance that something good would drop from killing them, and they could even be broken down into fresh meat and fur. Wang Jue and company passed through the plains and entered a slightly desolate area. The soil on the ground had white spider web-like patterns. Other than that, there were also wisps of mist emanating from the ground. This was supposed to be the intersection between the forest and the grass plains. However, it had turned into such a desolate place. The strangest thing was that as far as the eye could see, in this strange land, some undulating terrain revealed ghastly white bones. These bones appeared to be made of jade. It was unknown how long they had been buried here. It was actually not rotten, like the skeleton of the elf that Wang Jue dug up previously. ¡°Stop, everyone!¡± Wang Jue waved his hand to get everyone to stop. He asked Elder Jian, ¡°Elder Jian, what is this place?¡± ¡°Overlord, this is the Skeleton Forest. It is a path we must take to enter the ruin, but this place is extremely dangerous. Even we do not dare to linger here.¡± With that said, he paused and said, ¡°Overlord, you don¡¯t have to worry. We have a safe path that will bring us to the ruin safely.¡± Wang Jue understood. He began to observe this land. [Withering Boneyard] [The Demon Legion buried the slaughtered elves and the corpses of various clansmen here, creating a path of burial. The elves are unable to get protection here.] A golden hint appeared. It answered Wang Jue¡¯s doubts. Wang Jue arched his brow. As an excavation lover, he instinctively felt that there should be more to this boneyard. ¡°Are there any treasures here?¡± [There are 170,000 commoners, 57,000 city guards from the elves, and more than 100,000 alliance soldiers and mercenaries buried here. The corpses stain the ground and stretch on for 179 kilometers. It was set up by the Demon Legion to seal off Esala. If you start digging recklessly, you might alert the undead sleeping underground.] [Unless you have a Great Necromancer, don¡¯t look for trouble here.] After reading the hint, Wang Jue immediately gave up. This burial ground was a place of great danger. If some monster were to appear later and kill us all, it wouldn¡¯t be worth it. ¡°Let¡¯s continue forward.¡± Carl nodded. He led the way on his horse. At the side, Quina said, ¡°Lord, this boneyard seems to be targeted at the elves. My strength has been suppressed by at least a third here!¡± Wang Jue remained silent. This boneyard was specially built by that demon legion to deal with the elves, so Wang Jue wasn¡¯t surprised by what Quina was feeling. The party quickly passed through the boneyard and saw an extremely eye-catching small path into the mountains. The trees in the forest were lush and green. The moment they entered, they felt the surroundings suddenly dim. The Shadow Being¡¯s guard, Hei An, was instead like a fish in water in this dark forest. Both sides of the path were also filled with dense vegetation. Emerald vines. Boulders covered in moss. Among them, Wang Jue also saw ruins of many buildings. It was indeed possible that there was a ruin in such a place. Wang Jue followed the Shadow Beings to forge a path through the brambles and thorns. They walked along the path for about ten minutes. Hei Hun, who was in front, stopped. ¡°We¡¯re here, my Lord.¡± He pointed to where the road was covered by bushes and vines. Wang Jue looked inside and didn¡¯t see any traces of a village. Hei Huan pulled out his two double blades and pried open a bush, revealing a small path that could barely allow a person to move forward. ¡°Please follow me. The ruin is just ahead.¡± Hei Hun said. He was the first to enter the small path. The blades in his hand kept slashing towards both sides. He cut down all the thorns and broadened the way for Wang Jue. Wang Jue tied his horse to the side. He walked in the middle of the group. This was the safest position in the entire team. Carl drew his sword from his hip and followed, taking charge of keeping guard. They continued to advance. It was an uneven stone path beneath their feet. After traveling for five to six minutes, the terrain suddenly opened up. They had arrived in a small depression in the mountain. It was surrounded by either dense forests or moss-covered cliffs. But it could be said to be an isolated place. To be able to find a ruin in such a desolate place, the Shadow Beings were truly capable. In this place, even with the hints, Wang Jue may not be able to find it easily. When they arrived at the depression, they finally saw the ruins of the temple that Elder Jian mentioned. Why was it called a temple? This was because they could vaguely see the statues of divine beings through the gaps of the vines. However, these statues looked very fierce. Some had horns, while others had several different heads. There were even demon-like statues with wings on their backs and burning footprints beneath their feet. All nine people stood outside the temple. The entire temple was completely covered by vines, like a huge green cocoon. ¡°Carl, clear the way.¡± Wang Jue gave the order. Fulfilling his duties faithfully, Carl, who was a man of few words, grabbed his sword and started hacking at the vines blocking the way! The sharp blade sliced through the vines like chopping vegetables. Finally, the entrance to the temple was revealed. Wang Jue walked in slowly. He saw many strange patterns carved on the limestone pavement at the entrance of the temple. These patterns showed the scenes of a protracted war. The most eye-catching was a very unique person. This was a great demon with two horns on his head and wings on his back. However, he had long sharp ears that were unique to the elves. On his body were the unique symbols of the Night Elves. He was alone in the drawing, sitting in solitude at the edge of a cliff. Looking at the moon. There should be a very intimate relationship between this temple and this person. Wang Jue lifted his head and focused on the temple. [Resistors bearing misunderstandings, this used to be the temple of the Demon Hunters.] [This is a group of elves who did not hesitate to degenerate into demons in order to resist the Demon Legion. They are ostracized by other forces on the continent, but in fact, they are a group of Demon Hunters.] ¡°Demon Hunters?¡± Chapter 33 [Powerful warriors of the demon race. They were originally formidable Dark Night Hunters, but willingly degenerated to become demons with the goal of hunting demons. They are the greatest warriors.] After reading the strategy guide¡¯s explanation, Wang Jue gained a general understanding of the temple. It was another ancient ruin and faction that belonged to this continent. Presently, Carl had opened up a path that led directly to the interior of the temple. Just then, Carl suddenly turned back. ¡°Lord, there are two treasure chests on the right side of the temple. ¡°Why don¡¯t you open the treasure chests first?¡± Carl suggested. Wang Jue patted his own head. He was so focused on the temple that he had forgotten about the treasure chest. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± With that, he took a few steps back and walked out of the temple. They headed towards the right. As expected, there were two treasure chests right by the wall of the temple. All the vines on the treasure chest had been removed. Wang Jue¡¯s eyes lit up when he saw the treasure chests. This was because these two treasure chests were obviously of a higher grade than ordinary treasure chests. One was bronze while the other was silver. Wang Jue focused. The system notification and the hint appeared at the same time. [Bronze Treasure Chest] [An unknown bronze treasure chest. No one knows what it will give you.] [There is no problem with the treasure chest. You can open it without any worries.] [Silver Treasure Chest] [An unknown Silver Treasure Chest. No one knows what it will give you.] [Stop looking. This Silver Treasure Chest is a trap. The poisonous gas inside will knock you out for three days and three nights.] ¡°F*ck!¡± This was the first time Wang Jue encountered a dangerous treasure chest. When Wang Jue saw the note below the Silver Treasure Chest, he could not help but curse. The person who left behind the two treasure chests was a sly old fox! This was like Wang Jue originally sitting at the dining table, preparing to enjoy an exquisite meal. But realizing that all the food was made of feces. It was simply disgusting! No wonder the two treasure chests were placed in such a conspicuous position. If an ordinary person did not have the strategy guide, they certainly wouldn¡¯t be able to hold back and would directly open this silver treasure chest. Then, he would be unconscious in this godforsaken forest for three days and three nights. Who knows if he would still be alive at the end of that. Wang Jue angrily kicked the treasure chest. Then, he came to the bronze treasure chest. Fortunately, the bronze treasure chest was real. Wang Jue directly tapped on it. A few rewards appeared. [Bronze Treasure Chest x1] [Advancement Tower Blueprint] x1 [Wolf Cavalry Recruitment Scroll x2] [Random Skill Book x1] [Exquisite Barbecue Feast x1] [Mellow Green Fruit Wine x1] There were a total of six rewards, similar to the amount the Iron Treasure Chests held. However, the quality of the rewards was much better. Especially the two Wolf Cavalry Recruitment Scrolls! [Wolf Cavalry Soldiers have unparalleled combat power and excellent potential.] This means that the strength of my territory will be greatly enhanced! Wang Jue was worried that the wolf pack would not be able to display their full strength. Now, he could totally organize a hunting team at night. Every night, the beasts would appear out of thin air. The numbers were shocking. This morning, Wang Jue discovered that there were dense animal footprints all around the territory. There were also all types of blood stains, only, no corpses were left behind. This made Wang Jue suspect that the beast activity in the night was a restriction by the Overlord System on many Overlords. The purpose was to limit their exploration time and development progress. But there were opportunities in crises. The night was actually very suitable for ¡°farming monsters¡±! The prerequisite was that one had to possess sufficient strength. Otherwise, even if formidable soldiers could possibly get annihilated by the siege of wild beasts. And among the wild beasts, there might even be powerful existences present. These were all risks. Wang Jue shook his head and pulled his thoughts back. He began to check the rewards one by one. [Wolf Cavalry Recruitment Scroll x2] [The Wolf Cavalry is a role that is proficient in combat and command. He will become an important member of your combat unit.] ¡°Use!¡± Wang Jue didn¡¯t hesitate at all. It was a time where he needed manpower. A burst of light flickered and two huge figures walked out from it. Then, the two figures split into two. The 1.8 metre tall Wolf Cavalrymen who weighed at least 80 kilograms stepped down from the back of the huge wolves beneath them. The two of them came to Wang Jue with two giant wolves. They knelt down on one knee! ¡°Roar!¡± The howl was followed by the strong voices of the soldiers. ¡°Wolf Cavalry Barud reporting to you!¡± ¡°Wolf Cavalry Mibazel reporting to you!¡± The two of them spoke in unison. ¡°Great Lord, we have come in compliance with your summon!¡± Wang Jue nodded. He sized up the two giant wolves. The two giant wolves were about three meters long and two meters tall. Just their size alone was twice that of a prairie wolf. They had huge mouths with sharp fangs that made people tremble in fear just by looking at them! They were absolutely shocking beasts! He looked at the two Wolf Knights. They were also the typical brawny men. There were black tattoos on the two determined faces. They looked brave, determined, and good at fighting! They were only wearing simple fur vests, primitive fur shorts and fur shoes. Their muscles were taut and full of explosive power. On their heads were round helmets with metal spikes. The spikes on the helmets had been broken and worn down quite considerably. There were even marks left by knives and axes on the edges. 90 centimeter long sabers hung on both sides of their waists. There were black mottled marks on the blade, but the blades gleamed with a silvery-white light. On their backs, they carried a leather pouch with ten short spears. These were throwing weapons. There were also nets hanging on the back of their waists. The tip of the spears were sharp, looking extremely lethal. They were armed for both long-range and close combat, and they even had such ferocious giant wolves as their mounts. They were simply unmatched. The more Wang Jue looked at them, the fonder he grew. Seeing that the two of them were still kneeling on one knee, he hurriedly said, ¡°Get up, Barud, Mibazel. ¡°Welcome!¡± The two of them nodded in greeting before standing up and pulling the giant wolves back a few meters. They stroked the giant wolves¡¯ heads and mounted them. Wang Jue continued checking the remaining items. [Advancement Tower Design] [A special construction blueprint. After construction, it can greatly increase the strength of the territory¡¯s subjects. Those with great potential can even evolve.] Evolution was a new term. After thinking it through, Wang Jue knew that it was simply a divine artifact. For example, everyone had their own limits. However, if they could successfully evolve, their limits would increase. This meant that the weak could become stronger, while the strong could become even stronger! Good stuff! Chapter 34 Then, Wang Jue opened the Skill Book and tapped to use it. [Skill Book: Great Devour Technique] [A Special Talent Skill Book. After using it, the user can obtain the Devour Talent. It can devour a target and obtain one of the target¡¯s abilities.] Holy sh*t! Such thing actually exists! Wang Jue suppressed the excitement in his heart and instantly decided that he had to use this on himself! This was a growth talent. Unlimited devouring, unlimited evolution! ¡°Use!¡± With a thought from Wang Jue, the scroll in his hand emitted a black glow as it broke free from his hand and flew in front of him. It transformed into two balls of black dust that landed on the ground before turning into two hexagram formations with peculiar runes. In each array, a singular point of distorted space appeared. This singular point gradually expanded and enveloped Wang Jue, turning into a cluster of black light. It looked like a cluster of giant black eggs. In the next moment, the black light squirmed and transformed like smoke. Eventually, it dissipated. The tall and strong Wang Jue walked out. Wang Jue stretched his neck. There were no changes in his physical qualities, but he could clearly feel that as long as he willed it, he could use the Devour Technique. However, he could not devour monsters stronger than himself. But it was not absolute either. He could still do so if the other party was willing to be devoured by him and do not put up any resistance. ¡°You seem to have undergone a special change, my Lord.¡± Elder Jian, who was extremely sensitive to auras, came before Wang Jue. He sensed something extremely ancient and terrifying in Wang Jue¡¯s body. Wang Jue smiled and didn¡¯t explain. He merely said calmly, ¡°Elder Jian is sharp. I indeed obtained something.¡± And he stopped explaining after that, Elder Jian didn¡¯t continue probing either. Everyone had their own secrets. Besides, Wang Jue was their current Overlord. It was fine as long as it was something good. Elder Jian did not press further. Finally, there was a portion of food and a small jar of wine. However, the quality of these two items was very high. They were superior quality items. [Exquisite Barbecue Feast] [Effect: Recovers of 100 Satiety Points, Attack Damage +10%, Health Points Limit +10%, Movement Speed +20%, Lasts 15minutes.] [Mellow Green Fruit Wine] [Effect: Attack Damage +30%, Defense -10%, Movement Speed -10%, Health Points Limit +20%, Lasts 30 minutes.] Wang Jue finished checking all of the rewards. This was indeed a Bronze Treasure Chest. These were massive gains! Wang Jue¡¯s strength increased once again, and his combat team expanded significantly. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s explore the temple now!¡± Wang Jue was in a good mood. He pointed towards the temple. The two Wolf Cavalrymen led the way for him. Wang Jue followed behind them and entered the temple through the entrance. The main structure of the temple was damaged. This place seemed to have been attacked. The surroundings were a little dark. Inside, thick marble pillars lined the sides. There were many carvings on the walls. In the middle was a wide aisle. There were iron candlesticks on both sides. The candles in them had yet to finish burning. The most horrifying thing was that there was a stone coffin at the end of the aisle. There were many images of demons being beheaded carved on it. In addition, there were about a dozen dried corpses leaning against the marble pillars. These dried corpses were still dressed in what they were wearing before their death. Some were wearing leather armor and carried daggers. And some were wearing wide priest robes. The armor and weapons of these dried corpses had already rotted, but it seemed like they could still be recycled. Wang Jue was about to go forward and pick up the weapons. Just as he was focusing, a golden hint appeared. [Be careful, don¡¯t touch the corpses.] As soon as the hint appeared, the dried corpses suddenly started trembling. System names began to appear above their heads. [Resentful Dead LV 8] [Resentful Dead LV 6] [Resentful Dead LV 9] ¡­ At this moment, the dozen dried corpses were revived! They raised their weapons and staggered towards Wang Jue and the others. Wang Jue was shocked at first. He took two steps back. But he recovered quickly. The single-handed sword in his hand swung forward. ¡°Kill!¡± The two Wolf Cavalrymen and Carl charged forward without hesitation. Even Wang Jue himself held a shield in one hand and a sword in the other as he faced a dried corpse with a dagger! It was unknown how long these dried corpses had been dead for. They looked horrifying. However, although Wang Jue felt slightly uncomfortable, as an Overlord, he had to take the lead. These Dead move slowly. Wang Jue took the lead and quickly arrived in front of a dried corpse holding a short sword. He lifted the sharp Sword of Winter. Wang Jue¡¯s physical attributes also improved with each passing day. In addition, he had previously studied a few Skill Books on swordplay. In the blink of an eye, he slashed twice. He struck the leather armor of the Dead. Two sword marks instantly appeared. However, the dried corpse did not feel any pain and continued attacking Wang Jue. Holy sh*t! Even though the leather armor on the Dead¡¯s body was tattered, its defensive capabilities were truly formidable. With a thought, Wang Jue slashed at its head. It was instantly decapitated. The moment its head separated from the body, the dried corpse laid down motionless. It was deader than dead. ¡°Behead them, the head is their weakness!¡± Wang Jue said. [Your subordinate, the Wolf Cavalrymen, has killed the LV 9 Resentful Dead. You will receive half of the EXP.] [[Your subordinate, the Wolf Cavalrymen, has killed the LV 6 Resentful Dead. You will receive half of the EXP.] [[Your subordinate, the Wolf Cavalrymen, has killed the LV 8 Resentful Dead. You will receive half of the EXP.] ¡­ [Received 700 EXP] [Received 500 EXP] [Received 700 EXP] ¡­ The Wolf Cavalrymen went one after another and completed the first kill. After Wang Jue revealed their weaknesses. The two Wolf Cavalrymen handled the dried corpses with ease. Coupled with the giant wolves¡¯ bites, they could easily eliminate a Dead. Wang Jue gripped the hilt of his sword and prepared to continue killing the dried corpses. Suddenly, a green light flashed under his feet. The stone floor beneath him was directly pushed open. Then, a thorny vine covered in thorns grew out from below and instantly wrapped around Wang Jue¡¯s calf. It bound him in place. At the same time, the thorns were constantly trying to stab into Wang Jue¡¯s calf. Fortunately, the defensive capabilities of Wang Jue¡¯s armor were extraordinary. ¡°D*mn it!¡± Wang Jue lifted his sword and was about to slice off the vines under his feet when Quina¡¯s anxious shout came from nearby. ¡°Overlord, be careful!¡± Chapter 35 Swish! Then, there was the sound of something breaking through the air. Quina released an arrow. It flew past his face and headed behind him. Bang! A muffled sound was heard. Wang Jue turned back abruptly. The arrow had collided with a green energy arrow in mid-air and shattered it. The arrow from Quina also broke and fell to the ground. Behind him was a Dead who was dressed in a tattered priest robe, holding a magic staff. He was chanting silently. He turned back and raised his sword to hack at the brambles beneath his feet. The Dead with a dagger also tottered over! Wang Jue raised his leg and kicked it to the ground. Then, holding his sword with both hands, he stabbed it hard in the head. This Dead into white light and disappeared, leaving behind two or three smaller balls of light. These were the rewards dropped. [Killed LV 8 Resentful Dead] [EXP +800] ¡­ Wang Jue didn¡¯t have time to check the other rewards. He turned around and charged towards the Dead Priest behind him. At this time, the few Shadow Beings had finally finished off four Dead. By now, the two Wolf Cavalrymen had already wiped out the second wave of dried corpses. Wang Jue took out the spiritual spring water and downed it in one gulp. With a flash of white light, his health points instantly recovered. The quantity advantage that these [Resentful Dead] had also gradually decreased. It did not take long for the Wolf Cavalrymen to arrive to reinforce them. However, the Wolf Cavalrymen had also sustained some injuries during the battle. Wang Jue¡¯s heart ached at the sight of them. These warriors were the most precious treasures he had gained in this world. Among all the troops, Carl was the most loyal, and he fought most valiantly. The battle today had caused his leather armor to become tattered. Wang Jue turned around, ready to concentrate on dealing with this Dead Priest with Quina. Wang Jue focused his attention, and the related attributes of the Dead Priest immediately appeared before his eyes. [Resentful Dead LV 8] [Race: Undead] [Magic Damage: 45] [Health Points: 208/245] [Mana: 80/150] [Armor: 8] [Skills: Green Energy Arrow LV1 (Chanting Time: 2 seconds, Consumes 20 MP, Deals 1.1x magic damage), Thorns Bind LV 1 (Chanting Time: 5 seconds, Consumes 50 MP , Summons thorny vines from underground to bind the enemy and deals continuous damage of 3 points per second), Passive skill, Thorn Anti-Armor LV 1 (Deals one-time counter-damage that is 10% of opponent¡¯s attack) [A squishy little priest. It is full of weaknesses. As long as you can attack in time and interrupt its magic chanting, you can easily take care of it.] The Dead Priest¡¯s health points and defense both weren¡¯t high, but it carried three skills. Moreover, its main attack method was to deal magic damage through magic skills. Armor cannot withstand magic damage. Only rarer magic resistance attributes can reduce damage caused by magic. However, it was also because Wang Jue and the others had their hands full that this priest had the chance to chant magic. Now that Wang Jue and Quina were dealing with it together, they would definitely be able to stop it from casting a single spell. ¡°Go!¡± Wang Jue now understood everything about it. Seeing that the priest was about to raise its staff again, he instantly drew his sword and pounced. At the same time, he issued a command to Quina. His sword slashed viciously towards the Dead Priest¡¯s head. Then thorns appeared. Following that, Quina appeared from the shadows like a ghost and started to shoot from both sides. The elven arrows shot out one after another. Two damage values floated out. Presently, the Dead Priest was completely unable to fight back. Without the ability to chant magic, it was like a tiger with broken teeth. Right now, it only had 88 Health Points left. At this moment, Wang Jue straightened his back and struck again. Wang Jue spat at the Dead Priest and finally thrust his sword into its head. In the end, the Dead Priest turned into a ray of white light and disappeared, leaving only a few small light balls. [Killed LV 8 Resentful Dead] [Received 800 EXP] Wang Jue handed the spiritual spring water to Quina. All the health points she had lost due to the suppression of her abilities were replenished. After Wang Jue was done with his battle, there were only five Dead left. Amongst them, three, under the ferocious attacks of the Wolf Cavalrymen, saw their Health Points dropping rapidly, leaving only a sliver of it. Among the other two Dead, there was also a one holding a staff. This Dead was different from the Dead Priest. The robes on its body were all covered in drawings of skeletons, and at the tip of the staff in its hand was a hideous skull burning with dark green flames. There were three pure white bone fragments constantly revolving around its body. It waved its staff and after a short recitation, the ground arched up and two Skeletal Warriors with rusty swords emerged. ¡°Wow, isn¡¯t this a Necromancer¡¯s skill?¡± ¡°Carl, go and help!¡± Wang Jue focused his attention again and looked at the Dead who was suspected to be a Necromancer. [Resentful Necromancer LV 11] [Race: Undead] [Magic Damage: 76] [Health Points: 356/400] [Mana: 210/230] [Armor: 13] [Skills: Summon Skeletons LV1 (Chanting Time: 2 seconds, Consumes 50 MP, Summons two LV 1 Skeletal Warriors that stays on the battlefield for 10 minutes, Cooldown Time: 15 minutes), Necromancer Arrow LV 1 (Chanting Time: 1.5 seconds, Consumes 20 MP, Fires a Necromancer Arrow, causing 1.1x magic damage), White Bone Armor LV 1 (Summons three fragments of White Bone Armor, the sturdiness of each fragment of is 20 points, Lasts 5 minutes, Cooldown: 15 minutes)] Good lord, such capabilities, it is stronger than an ordinary Dead. Also, it was a very rare Necromancer. At this point, the Wolf Cavalrymen had already finished off their respective opponents. Together with Carl, they surrounded the remaining Necromancer and the Dead with a dagger. Wang Jue looked at the two Skeletal Warriors. Two ignorant skeletons are easy to deal with! These two Skeletal Warriors and the Dead charged towards the Wolf Cavalrymen, preparing to delay their attacks. However, Carl had already arrived beside the Necromancer. Swish! Bang! His iron sword struck out. One of the three pieces of the armor beside the Necromancer shattered. The other fragment was also mostly damaged. Taking advantage of this gap, the Necromancer had already casted the Necromancer Arrow! The dark energy of undead magic condensed into a sharp arrow that struck Carl¡¯s chest. A black light exploded.. Chapter 36 Bang! [-50] A high damage value appeared above Carl¡¯s head. Almost one-third of Carl¡¯s health points were instantly cleared. He also cried out in pain as he was sent flying by the arrow. At that moment, the Wolf Cavalrymen were doing their best to kill the Skeletal Warriors and the Dead with a dagger. No one could interrupt its chanting. At the same time, the Necromancer raised its staff again, ready to deal another blow to Carl, who had fallen to the ground. Wang Jue didn¡¯t hesitate. With an arch of his brow, he started charging with his kite-shaped shield. After the Necromancer Arrows were released, he was already standing in front of Carl with the shield. ¡°Come on!¡± Bang! There was a loud crash. The arrows struck the shield hard. Wang Jue, who was holding onto the shield, only felt a tremendous impact on his arm. His body instantly became unstable. Thankfully, he still managed to block out the arrows. However, this attack made the already dented shield even more damaged. ¡°Overlord¡­¡± Behind him, Carl took the opportunity to stand up. He looked at the Overlord who was standing in front of him, blocking the attack for him with a shield and could not help tear up. He was utterly touched. [Due to your sacrifice, Carl¡¯s Loyalty to you has increased 100, current Loyalty: 100] [Once his loyalty is full, Carl will unconditionally carry out any of your orders, or even give up his life.] Carl¡¯s loyalty was immediately maxed out. He had become the first combat soldier under Wang Jue with full loyalty! Other than the three silly farmers, Carl was also one of Wang Jue¡¯s men with full loyalty. However, the current situation did not allow Wang Jue to think too much. Wang Jue leaped up, raised his shield, and charged. ¡°Carl, don¡¯t just stand there. Come with me!¡± Then, he took the lead and charged to the Necromancer. The sword in his hand was like a bolt of silver-white lightning as it struck forward. The remaining two bone fragments shattered one after another. Wang Jue¡¯s sword struck the Necromancer¡¯s head, creating a gash. It revealed blackish-gray dried flesh beneath. -50! And dealt 50 points of damage. At this moment, Carl arrived. The sharp sword in his hand swung left and right, leaving two slashes on the Necromancer¡¯s head. Without the protection of the skeleton armor fragments, the Necromancer could no longer cast spells calmly. It was also getting attacked by Wang Jue and Carl on both sides. That made it even harder for it to retaliate. After this delay. The Wolf Cavalrymen soldiers also finished off the two Skeleton Warriors. They gathered around and began their gang fight. After each person dealt a strike, the Necromancer was left with a silver of Health Points. Then, Wang Jue slashed with all his might, unleashing his final strike. Thoroughly dead. After a flash of green light, the Necromancer disappeared, leaving behind several white and green balls of light. [Killed LV 11 Resentful Necromancer (Green)] [Received 880 EXP] On the other side, the Shadow Beings had also finished their battle. Every one of them sustained some injuries. The two Wolf Cavalrymen were still in good condition. Each of them only lost 40 to 50 health points. Wang Jue didn¡¯t hide anything. He brought out one liter of spiritual spring water and distributed it. Everyone drank it and recovered their health points. ¡°Stay alert!¡± Wang Jue gave the order. As for himself, he started to collect the rewards from the Dead. He began to clean up the battlefield. And then put everything away. Wang Jue did a cursory scan and found that these Dead dropped mostly beginner level weapons and leather armors. Apart from that, there were not many good things. The attributes of these weapons and leather armor were only slightly better than the ragged equipment that was given to them at the very beginning. It was similar to the equipment he obtained from killing the bandits. Wang Jue was prepared to take care of them altogether when he returned to the territory. He would pick a few pieces with decent attributes and leave them for the soldiers to use as spare armors. The rest would be sold or handed over to Datou¡¯s Blacksmith Shop for reforging. There were only a few good items. Wang Jue began to check them one by one. [Soldier Enhancement Bead x3] [Can be used on any soldier. Randomly enhances 10 basic attributes.] (Soldier strengthening Item, a strong soldier is good for you too.) [White Bone Scepter x1] [Quality: Superior] [Magic Damage: 53] [Chanting Speed :+8%] [Skills: Summon Skeletons x1, White Bone Armor x1] ¡°This is the Necromancer¡¯s weapon. It¡¯s not bad. Let¡¯s keep it.¡± Wang Jue thought of Tian Man, who was stationed in the territory, and wondered if she would like it. [Grade 3 Infantry Training Book x3] [After building the barracks, you can use a certain amount of resources and training books to train your farmers into Rank Three infantry soldiers.] Next was a wave of resources. [Intermediate Elemental Crystal x4] [Iron Block x19] [Mithril x8] [Copper Block x16] However, what attracted Wang Jue¡¯s attention the most was the last item. [Necromancer Recruitment Scroll] [Contact the great mysterious power and immediately recruit a powerful Rank Three Mage Warrior, Necromancer] [Default aptitude is excellent, Level 10, can be upgraded or strengthened later.] [Tap here to use] A recruitment scroll for a Necromancer! Wang Jue had just experienced the power of one. Mages could deal sustained attacks as long as he was protected by his companions. This could further increase the strength of his subordinates. However, at the thought of the Necromancer¡¯s shriveled face, Wang Jue held the recruitment scroll and had second thoughts. If I really recruit such an ugly thing, wouldn¡¯t I have nightmares every day? Thinking of Tian Man¡¯s sweet face, Wang Jue shook his head. ¡°Forget about Tian Man. She¡¯s not suitable for the path of necromancers.¡± Then, Wang Jue thought that he might as well use the Necromancer Recruitment Scroll now. ¡°Now, I shall use this recruitment scroll.¡± He pondered for a while. He decided to use it. With a thought, he clicked to use it. The recruitment scroll with a skeleton motif in his hand flew out. It landed in the empty space beside Wang Jue. Dark green flames began to burn, forming a strange skeleton array formation. Next, the flames flared and formed a dark green cloud of light. The ball of light began to squirm and distort. Eventually, they slowly dispersed. A petite figure appeared. Oh, it¡¯s actually a girl! Her eyes were exceptionally bright and she was dressed in an ancient black robe. In her hand was a staff that resembled an old tree root. Her purple curls shook. Her fair face was solemn and calm. It was a stark contrast to the dried and shriveled image that Wang Jue had imagined. She slowly walked forward and knelt on one knee. With one hand on the ground and the other on her chest, she bowed. ¡°In the name of death and resurrection¡­ ¡°Necromancer Elizabeth reporting to you! ¡°I¡¯m willing to spill my blood where you point me!¡± Chapter 37 Wang Jue listened to her oath of loyalty. He stood up straight and said, ¡°Welcome, Elizabeth!¡± Elizabeth bowed her head again expressionlessly. Then, she stood up silently and stood at the side. She seemed a little withdrawn and aloof. The others were also looking at this Necromancer. Necromancers had always been a very mysterious existence. In the eyes of ordinary people, they manipulate the dead and associate with corpses and skeletons all day, finding joy in creating death. Even Wang Jue had these preconceived thoughts. However, now that she had become his soldier, regardless of race, background, or appearance, as long as she could remain loyal, he would treat everyone equally. After cleaning up the battlefield, Carl and the others had also recovered. Wang Jue looked at Elizabeth. Her detailed attributes appeared before his eyes. [Necromancer: Elizabeth] [Endowment: Excellent] [Level: LV 11] [Attributes: (Tap to unfold)] [Loyalty: 60] Elizabeth¡¯s initial loyalty was actually much lower than everyone Wang Jue had recruited. It seemed that necromancers had different temperaments and personalities from ordinary soldiers. Wang Jue pondered for a moment before unfolding her attributes. [Necromancer: Elizabeth] [Strength: 28] [Agility: 20] [Health Points: 335] [Mana: 400] [Magic Damage: 68] [Magic Resistance: 31] [Skills: Summon Skeleton Archers (Summon 2 LV 7 Skeleton Archers, Consumes 50 MP, Lasts 20 minutes, Cooldown: 30 minutes), Magic Effect Amplification (Increases speed of MP recovery by 20%), Double Necromancer Arrows (Chanting Time: 2 seconds, Consumes 40 MP, Releases two Dead Arrows, each causing 1.5x magic damage)] As expected of a rare Necromancer, her attributes and skills could easily defeat the elite Dead from earlier! ¡°Carl, you will be responsible for protecting Elizabeth in the subsequent battles. Make sure that she can attack in peace.¡± Wang Jue turned his head and instructed Carl. Just as he finished speaking. Elizabeth¡¯s cold voice sounded. ¡°Overlord, I don¡¯t think the weak can protect the strong. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about me in battle. I can find the right time to attack.¡± Her words made Wang Jue and Carl raise their eyebrows. Carl, in particular, was scowling. If Wang Jue hadn¡¯t said anything, he probably would have flared up on the spot. Wang Jue was surprised at first, then he felt awkward and speechless. Other than being mysterious, this Necromancer has really low EQ. But it doesn¡¯t matter. We still have a lot of time together in the future. With more bonding, it will only be a matter of time before everyone integrates into the collective. ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, then that¡¯s for the best.¡± The golden hint appeared again. [There are many secrets waiting to be explored in this temple!] ¡°Next, let¡¯s continue exploring.¡± Wang Jue raised his sword and gave the order! The whole army set off again. There seemed to be nothing worth paying attention to inside the temple. Except for one thing. Wang Jue looked deep into the temple. It was a stone coffin with drawings of many demons being beheaded carved on it. A stone coffin placed inside the temple. No matter how one thought about it, it seemed that there was a huge secret inside it. Wang Jue recalled the carvings of the great battle he saw on the limestone ground at the entrance of the temple. The hunter who sat by the cliff and looked up at the moon. Does this coffin have to do with him? Wang Jue focused his gaze. [There is a dungeon connected to the bottom of the stone coffin. In the depths of the dungeon, there is an obsession that has not been quelled for a thousand years.] After reading the hint, Wang Jue was somewhat puzzled. Obsession¡­ Isn¡¯t it a ghost? ¡°There¡¯s something strange about that stone coffin. Carl, let¡¯s go take a look.¡± Wang Jue pointed at the stone coffin. With that said, he walked forward. The system didn¡¯t warn him of danger, so Wang Jue became bolder. Carl walked in front. The two wolf cavalrymen guarded Wang Jue from the left and right, while Quina constantly surveyed her surroundings in case another Dead appeared. The six Shadow Beings followed closely behind. Everyone arrived before the stone coffin. Under Wang Jue¡¯s command, Carl attempted to lift the heavy coffin lid. This lid carried some weight, and Carl could not lift it for a time. ¡°Barud, Mibazel, you two go help.¡± Fortunately, Wang Jue had sufficient manpower. Otherwise, things would have been difficult. When Elder Jian saw the situation, he hurriedly gestured for Hei Hun and Hei Yan to help. However, the coffin lid seemed to be sealed on all sides. The five of them exerted their strength, but it did not budge an inch. Hong Wan, the young master of the Shadow Beings, also joined the crowd. ¡°Why is this thing so heavy?¡± Wang Jue focused his gaze. [Mage Rune Stone Coffin, made from high-level Magic Rune Stones] [Tap to break down] Then, a hint appeared. [Magic Rune Stones are precious magical materials. They are the best tool to create magic arrays.] After reading the hint, Wang Jue realized that the stone coffin was actually a high-level magic material. If the system could break it down, why waste so much effort? At this thought, Wang Jue chose [Break down]. Instantly, the Mage Rune Stone Coffin turned into a ball of light. [Obtained Advanced Magic Rune Stone x187] Wang Jue waved his hand and stored them in his Backpack. The coffin disappeared, revealing a dark entrance below. ¡°Overlord, let us open a path for you! ¡°The giant wolves still have good vision in the dark.¡± The Wolf Cavalryman Barud said. The entrance was not too narrow, enough to accommodate the size of a giant wolf. Wang Jue nodded in agreement. As such, the two Wolf Cavalrymen shoved their fingers into their mouths and whistled. The next moment, two giant wolves received the command and entered the tunnel. Everyone drew their blades and followed closely behind, entering the tunnel. Carl and Quina walked at the back. There was something else inside the tunnel. After passing through the entrance, a stone staircase led straight down. The steps were wide enough for two Wolf Cavalrymen to walk side by side. When the party went down the stairs, they saw a long corridor. It was deep, dark, and completely devoid of vision. At this moment. The two sides of the corridor suddenly began to gradually light up. White candles started burning one after another, gradually lighting up from near to far. The candlelight was not bright. Instead, it pulsed like a pale white ghost fire, emitting a dim glow. They were like white roses dancing in the dark, strange yet beautiful. ¡°This scene seems quite ritualistic¡­¡± Wang Jue couldn¡¯t help but recall the horror films of the past. They were filmed in the same way. ¡°Who would have thought that after ten thousand years, the first person to step into this place would be a human.¡± A voice sounded faintly in Wang Jue¡¯s ears. The strange thing was that apart from Wang Jue, everyone else looked normal and didn¡¯t seem to notice anything. ¡°Who is it?¡± Chapter 38 Wang Jue unsheathed his sword and quickly turned around. A melancholic figure stood behind him. Wang Jue was so frightened that he slashed with the Sword of Winter right away. However, the sword blade pierced through the figure¡¯s body as though it had cut through the air. The Wolf Cavalrymen and the others looked at each other, not knowing what had happened. Except for the necromancer, Elizabeth. However, she did not say anything and stood at the side expressionlessly, as if it was none of her business. Then, Wang Jue had calmed down. He recalled the obsession mentioned in the strategy guide. ¡°Human, I have been dead for over ten thousand years. I have no malice towards you. ¡°The only reason I¡¯m still present is because of my obsession. ¡°Are you willing to help me dispel my obsession and let me rest in peace?¡± The Evil Demon Hunter spoke again. At the same time. The hint also appeared. [The soul of Evil Demon Hunter, Autlan ¡¤ Wind, and his only remaining bit of obsession left in the world. If you help him fulfill his wish, you might be able to receive great rewards.] Wang Jue had no reason to refuse. With the advice from the guide, he chose to accept. ¡°I¡¯m willing to help you.¡± A stiff smile appeared on the Evil Demon Hunter¡¯s face. It looked pretty creepy. ¡°Thank you, human.¡± ¡°My request is very simple. ¡°Please bring my body back to my hometown and bury it beside the Gushing Spirit Well. ¡°I¡¯m a child of the elves. I ultimately have to return to the arms of the elves¡­¡± The Evil Demon Hunter spoke slowly. His figure gradually disappeared. A ring slowly materialized in front of Wang Jue. When he reached out and grabbed it, the ring automatically slipped onto Wang Jue¡¯s index finger. Wang Jue could feel the coldness of the ring. This wasn¡¯t an illusion. [This is a spatial ring. The obsession has entered the ring. Only by completing his final wish can you open this spatial ring.] Gushing Spirit Well¡­ ¡°What a coincidence. I¡¯m afraid I¡¯m the only person who can fulfill your wish.¡± Wang Jue muttered softly. The elves had long disappeared, and the Gushing Spirit Well had become extinct. Now, there was only a Gushing Spirit Well in Wang Jue¡¯s territory. This was fate. ¡°Let¡¯s move forward. The next mission is to explore the dungeon and find the body of an Evil Demon Hunter.¡± Wang Jue explained briefly. He realized that other than himself and Elizabeth, no one else could see the soul of the Evil Demon Hunter. Everyone nodded, indicating that they understood. Even the aloof Elizabeth nodded cooperatively. It seems that this fellow is just unapproachable. She still sympathizes with dead souls and the like. ¡°Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s continue going forward!¡± After confirming the quest objective, everyone headed towards the corridor. This corridor was very long, as if there was no end to it. Who knew where this corridor connected to? No one wanted to stay in this dark place any longer. Everyone could not help but speed up. Ten minutes later. They finally saw the end. A strange cross hung at the end. However, they were still a step too late. A few crawling black figures suddenly appeared at the end of the corridor. Their shadows were elongated by the candlelight. The next moment, these shadows crawled in from both sides of the end. This allowed Wang Jue to get a clear look at them. There was no skin on their heads, only bright red muscles. Their large mouths stretched so wide that they almost reached their cheeks, and the sharp teeth inside were like the wheels of a shredder. They were on all fours, completely naked, without any hair or skin. Their joints were twisted and deformed, and the spines on their arched back broke out, with bone spurs extending from them. They looked like hyenas that had crawled out of hell. These monsters gradually gathered at the end of the corridor. At the same time, a few black shadows were still rushing over. They were waiting for reinforcements. These fellows stared fiercely at Wang Jue and company with fierce gazes. ¡°More trash from the Undead. ¡°These rotten creatures are disgusting.¡± The Wolf Cavalryman Barud said. Wang Jue narrowed his eyes and looked over. [Ghoul LV 10] [Race: Undead] [Bite Damage: 27~30] [Health Points: 200] [Armor: 0] [Skill: Frenzy (Increases Ghoul¡¯s attack speed and movement speed by 5%, Lasts 60 seconds, Cooldown: 5 minutes); Necrophagous (Consumes corpses to restore Health Points), Passive Skill, Corrosive Poison LV2 (Attack lasts 3 seconds, corrosive poison deals 3 damage points per second)] At this moment, two more shadows crawled over. There were six ghouls now. With Wang Jue¡¯s current combat strength, there was nothing to fear! ¡°Kill these rotten things!¡± Wang Jue pointed his sword and gave the order to attack. The corridor was wide. The two Wolf Cavalrymen roared and charged forward. Hong Wan led his men to attack too. Wang Jue turned around. Elizabeth, who was behind him, raised her tree-root like staff when she sensed Wang Jue¡¯s gaze. After a short chanting, two Necromancer Arrows shot out! This was her skill, Double Necromancer Arrows! Wang Jue nodded in satisfaction. He lifted his sword and walked forward. In such an environment, the ghouls had no advantage. Even though their agility was higher than the earlier monsters, they were still unable to dodge the Wolf Cavalrymen. And they were all squishy monsters without armor. Elizabeth¡¯s Double Necromancer Arrows alone could take out more than half of the ghouls¡¯ health points. This time, Wang Jue was very relaxed throughout. When he walked over with his sword in hand, the battle had basically ended. ¡­ The life of an Overlord was so simple and unadorned. [Your subordinate, the Wolf Cavalrymen, has killed the LV 8 Ghoul. You have received 200 EXP.] [Your subordinate, Carl has killed LV 7 Ghoul. You have received 200 EXP.] [Your subordinate, Elizabeth has killed the LV 8 Ghoul. You have received 200 EXP.] ¡­ The six ghouls were quickly eliminated. Wang Jue quickly finished plundering the rewards and didn¡¯t rush to check them. Instead, he headed straight to the end of the corridor. Here, there was a walkway on both sides. It was a crossroad. However, that wasn¡¯t the main point. The main point was that Wang Jue had discovered the Evil Demon Hunter¡¯s corpse. His body was tied to a cross. The cross was hung straight at the intersection. It was very obvious. On the wall behind him, there were many strange runes drawn with either blood or red paint. Numerous nails were stuck in Evil Demon Hunter¡¯s body, as if it had undergone some kind of vicious curse ritual. Wang Jue focused his gaze. Immediately, information appeared. [Autlan ¡¤ Wind¡¯s corpse] Wang Jue no longer looked at it. He waved his hand and stored it into the space hide backpack.. Chapter 39 After finding the Evil Demon Hunter¡¯s corpse, Wang Jue only needed to return to his territory and he would be able to successfully fulfill Autlan¡¯s last wish. But where should I go next? Once this question popped up, golden marks appeared on both the left and right corridors. ¡°This means there are good things on both sides.¡± Wang Jue looked left, then right. [I suggest exploring the right passage first.] After the hint appeared, Wang Jue decisively turned to the right. He entered the passageway. This place was like a standard dungeon. Rusted iron bars, broken arrays. They separated the dungeons into single cells. The ground beneath his feet became somewhat slippery. There was also the ¡°drip drop¡± sound of water leaking. It was eerie and quiet. Everyone could even hear their own heartbeats clearly. And the panting of the giant wolves beneath the Wolf Cavalrymen. The iron bars and array formations in every dungeon were incomplete, and the cells were empty. However, the walls inside were very mottled, covered with dark red symbols. There were also countless abstract and crazy graffiti. They depicted all sorts of twisted limbs and snarling faces. What exactly is this Demon Legion? It seems that it is closely connected to the elves. Wang Jue took a glance at Quina and saw that she looked normal. He suppressed his curiosity and thought, I¡¯ll talk to Quina again when we get back. The Elves. There were also many other races that Wang Jue had yet to come into contact with. Although these races still existed, they were no longer the main characters of this continent. Wang Jue asked another question in his mind. Is there anything valuable here? [There is an Iron Treasure Chest ahead in the third cell on the right. There is a lost package in front at the door of the fifth cell on the left.] Indeed, reading the guide was more comfortable. My strategy guide is like a plug-in in the Overlord System. It knows the entire Overlord world like the back of its hand. Wang Jue followed the guide and headed for the third cell on the right. Sure enough, in the corner of the cell, an Iron Treasure Chest sat there quietly. Wang Jue quickly walked forward and chose to open it. The treasure chest slowly opened. [System notification: Iron Treasure Chest x1] [Grade 2 Hostel Blueprint x1] [Elementary Life Manual x1] This time, there were only three rewards. Then, Wang Jue broke down the treasure chest into 10 pieces of iron blocks. ¡°I¡¯ll check them later.¡± Wang Jue gathered the rewards. He decided to save time and speed up the exploration. The dungeon is too dark. Staying for too long makes one feel claustrophobic. Let¡¯s quickly finish exploring the ruin and return to ground level. I feel like I can¡¯t really breathe easily here. After clearing the Iron Treasure Chest, Wang Jue headed to the left. At the door of the fifth cell, he saw the parcel mentioned by the guide. It was really just a tattered cloth parcel. The cloth on the outside was already rotten. Wang Jue reached out and pulled on it. [Soldier Enhancement Bead x3] [Elemental Crystal x6] [Seed of the Ancient Guardian x1] More rewards, and one of which was a Rare one. ¡°Let me take a look¡­¡± [Seed of the Ancient Guardian] [Elves¡¯ Defense Tree Spirit] [Plant it in the soil and water it. It will grow into a tree spirit, an ancient guardian. It can protect your territory. At the same time, it can move slowly and take root again.] [With it, your territory will be more secure.] This was similar to the watchtower, both were defensive structures. However, this one could move slowly and change locations. Mm, a mobile defensive tower! Wang Jue put away the rewards again. Now that there were so many of them, he couldn¡¯t be bothered to organize them each time. He would do so when they complete this mission and have returned to the surface. He had gained a lot from this exploration. There were many good items in the dungeon, not to mention the spatial ring. Although he did not know what was inside, things good from ten thousand years ago were definitely good stuff. ¡°Overlord, it¡¯s the execution chamber ahead. It¡¯s also the last unexplored place in this dungeon.¡± Carl pointed ahead and said softly. Wang Jue stopped. Everyone also stopped. The execution room was pitch black. There was no candlelight. However, Wang Jue didn¡¯t dare to let his guard down. He turned to Elizabeth. ¡°Elizabeth, summon two skeleton archers to scout.¡± The aloof Elizabeth glanced at Wang Jue, seeming rather reluctant. 60 points of loyalty made her a lot less enthusiastic. However, when she saw Wang Jue¡¯s meaningful gaze, she still started chanting. A ball of black light shot out from her deadwood staff and landed on the ground of the execution room. Then, the ground rose up, and two Skeleton Archers with light red flames burning in their eye sockets crawled out from the ground with their bone bows. The next moment, the execution room suddenly lit up with blue light. Everyone saw a skeleton in black light armor with a curved and sharp bone on its head slowly standing up while holding a huge machete.. Chapter 40 There was indeed danger. In the execution room, other than the Skeleton Archers that Elizabeth summoned, there was only this fellow. Although they were all skeletons, this big fellow that was emitting a blue glow was not something that the two scrawny Skeleton Archers could compare to. At this moment, the two Skeleton Archers started shooting arrows. Twang! Twang! After the twanging sounds of the bowstrings passed, two arrows shot towards the blue glow great skeleton. At such a close distance, the arrow quickly struck its body. [-6] [-6] Two pitiful damage values of only a single digit appeared above its head. ¡°Seems like this fellow isn¡¯t easy to deal with.¡± Wang Jue raised his eyebrows. As soon as he finished speaking, the blue glow skeleton in the execution room also launched a counterattack. It swung his machete horizontally towards the Skeleton Archers. [-63] [-63] Two striking damages appeared. This was not the end. When it retracted its blade, it created two bright red flames on the Skeleton Archers¡¯ body. Two flames started burning on the Skeleton Archers¡¯ wounds. The Level 10 Skeleton Archers had 220 Health Points. After this, they were only left with 107 points. This blue glow skeleton¡¯s combat power was extremely strong, and the damage it could deal was even greater than that of the Wolf Cavalrymen. ¡°Barud, split up and attack!¡± ¡°Elizabeth, get the Skeleton Archers to retreat!¡± Wang Jue quickly deployed his troops. Although he initially wanted the Skeleton Archers to scout the way, he could not let them get destroyed so easily there. If they retreated, they could still deal some damage. The two Wolf Cavalrymen quickly engaged in battle, relying on the giant wolves¡¯ agility to dodge the skeleton attacks time and time again. At the same time, the Skeleton Archers also retreated and left the execution room. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Wang Jue focused his attention and checked the attributes of the blue glow skeleton. [Demon Skeleton LV 12 (Green)] [Race: Undead] [Damage: 61~64] [Health Points: 468/480] [Armor: 30] [Skills: Heavy Slash (Using full strength to slash once, Dealing 1.5x hacking damage and 15% chance of causing damage to equipment, and clears durability, Cooldown: 8 hours); Passive skill Burning Blood (Attack carries burning effect that ignites health points, dealing one-time fixed damage of 50 points)] With these attributes, one would lose hundreds of Health Points if he was struck by a single slash. If it used Heavy Slash, it could seriously injure Wang Jue and company. At this point, the wolf cavalry soldiers were forced out of the room. The Demon Skeleton strode out, its entire body covered in black light armor. Two balls of dark blue flames were dancing within that demon-horned head. They were the source of its power. ¡°Everyone, try your best to use long-range attacks.¡± ¡°Take roundabouts and roam around. Don¡¯t fight head-on!¡± With that said, Wang Jue took the lead and retreated while making the battle plans. Such monsters had high health points, high defense, and high damage output. They absolutely could not fight head-on without thinking, or else they would suffer heavy losses. Upon hearing Wang Jue¡¯s command, everyone began to retreat. Stimulated by a powerful opponent, without needing too many commands, everyone would attack with all their might. Elizabeth was also chanting the Double Necromancer Arrows. Two black Necromancer Arrows shot out like black lightning. They slammed into its chest. [-75] [-72] Two high value magic damage flashed above its head. The values fluctuate slightly due to Elizabeth¡¯s magic damage attribute, but the Level 10 Double Necromancer Arrows and 1.5x magic damage were too terrifying. It was simply explosive damage. However, the mana consumption for this skill was as high as 40 points. It would consume one-tenth of Elizabeth¡¯s mana at once. At the same time, the Skeleton Archers were also shooting with all their might. [-6] [-6] After enduring a round of attacks, the Demon Skeleton, who had just recovered its mobility, had barely taken two steps before the Wolf Cavalrymen began to work together. A net caught it in place. Control coupled with damage output, was a perfect strategy! If this Evil Demon Skeleton had intelligence and could speak, it would probably have already started cursing. Aggrieved! It was too aggrieved! An elite monster with such powerful attributes was actually being pressed into a corner and beaten up. So far, other than attacking the two cannon fodder archers once in the execution room, it had not harmed Wang Jue and the rest. Under everyone¡¯s roundabout fighting techniques, not long after, the health points of the Demon Skeleton dropped to zero, and its bones fell to the ground. After a series of attacks, the Demon Skeleton was killed by Wang Jue and company. [System notification: Killed LV 12 Blood-Burning Demon Skeleton] [System notification: EXP+880] [System notification: Soul x1] [Broken Mage Rune Light Armor] Wang Jue first examined the set of light armor that the Demon Skeleton had been wearing Wang Jue knew that this light armor¡¯s defense was not low. [Quality: Damaged] [Armor: 30] [Magic Resistance: 26] [Durability: 50] [After tens of thousands of years of erosion, the Mage Rune Light Armor is severely damaged, but it still has good defensive capabilities.] Broken superior equipment. However, its defense was not bad. It could increase one¡¯s magic resistance and also armor by 30 points. Coincidentally, the leather armor on Carl¡¯s body is about to be scrapped. I can tide him over with this first. Wang Jue immediately had an idea. He waved for Carl. He took out the damaged light armor and handed it to him. ¡°Carl, change your almost tattered leather armor. Wear this light armor for now.¡± Hearing this, Carl nimbly took off the leather armor that only had a few points of durability left, revealing his firm and powerful muscles. He put on the [Broken Mage Rune Light Armor] that Wang Jue had given him. He then bowed to Wang Jue. ¡°Thank you, Overlord!¡± Wang Jue nodded and began to study the other two green equipment and skills..