Chapter 251 Returning to the Territory, Haunted Mine (6200)

The faces of all members of the Church of Light changed drastically!
"Bishop Eugene is a fifth-rank commander-level warrior. He also has the blessing of the God of Light. Who can kill him?"

"Yeah, how could this happen?"

The red-robed bishop shook his head and said, "I don't know."

"But this is news from the Seed of Light, it can't be false!"

Hearing this, the members of the Church of Light were struck by lightning and froze in place for a moment.

"Lord... Bishop... Then what is our next plan? Should we continue to attack Duolun Lake City?"

The red-robed bishop was silent for a moment, as if communicating with a certain being.

After a moment, he nodded and said, "The Seed of Light has sent down new instructions."

"He ordered us to put the attack plan for Duolun Lake City on the agenda as soon as possible in order to avoid any accidents."

"I need to go to the Witch Forest first to confirm what happened to Bishop Eugene and see if I can find the murderer."

"Two days later, no matter what the outcome, attack Duolun Lake City!"

On the field, all members of the Church of Light had stern expressions.

"As ordered!"

At this moment, the red-robed bishop quickly left the team and ran towards the Witch Forest.

On the way, his face became increasingly gloomy, and there was a vicious look in his eyes!
"How dare you attack the bishop of our Church of Light!"

"No matter who you are, once we find you, I will make you pay a heavy price!"

The red-robed bishop quickly disappeared on the lake.

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After one hour.

Cao Xing and others have already emerged from the dark jungle.

Seeing the scene in front of him, the Centaur Kanter asked in confusion: "My Lord, why does it feel like this is not the direction back to the territory?"

Cao Xing smiled and said, "Indeed not. I am going to take you on a long journey before returning to the territory."

Of course he wouldn't be so stupid as to return directly to his territory.

This time, he killed a red-robed bishop and destroyed the plans of two gods.

The impact is estimated to be more serious than the last massacre of the large hunting camp.

Obviously, after the Church of Light learns of this news, it will definitely send people to investigate.

So, he deliberately changed direction and walked out of the forest.

At this moment, everyone seemed to understand something.

I admire the Lord's continued caution.

Cao Xing smiled and said, "Get ready. We will be traveling several hundred kilometers tonight, so it may take a long time."

Hearing this, the two centaurs responded immediately: "It's okay, strong lord, centaurs are best at traveling long distances!"

"Yes, we centaurs have four legs, so we can run for days without any problem."

The two dragonblood fighters next to them also said, "Back then, our Norn family's homeland was destroyed by a giant dragon. In order to find a new habitat, our entire family migrated for more than three months."

"We are already used to this kind of rush."

Girls including Elisa also patted their chests and assured that there was no problem.

Cao Xing smiled.

"Okay, let's get ready to go."

"Sarah, you follow us and erase our traces."

After hearing this, Sarah exited from the [Moon Dance] state and entered the stealth state.

Cao Xing led the others and began to cross the snowfields, lakes, and villages.

It was almost several hundred kilometers.

For the next few hours, they were on the road.

Time soon came to around six o'clock in the morning.

at this time.

Dawn breaks.

Beams of sunlight shine through the clouds.

No temperature though.

But in this cold world, it still brings light to all things.

The group had been traveling for almost five hours.

You know, after gaining the blessing of the [Black Mist Totem], their movement speed has increased by 100%.

During these five hours, they traveled almost 500 kilometers!
During this period, we also entered many areas with complex terrain.

Cao Xing just didn't believe that those guys could track him down like this.

now.

They were still more than ten kilometers away from the territory.

There were happy smiles on everyone's faces.

Isabel was facing the sun and praying devoutly.

Cao Xing was summarizing what he had gained this time.

This night's experience was so rich and his gains were quite amazing.

First, not long after entering the castle, they encountered a large number of stitched soldiers. After killing them, they obtained a large number of weapons and intermediate power hearts.

These Hearts of Power are enough for more than a hundred second-level creatures in the territory to break through. Only a few dozen more are needed to allow all the wild boar warriors and Ascalon warriors to break through to the third level.

In addition, he also obtained more than one hundred [Destroyer Crossbows (Purple)].

These crossbow arrows are extremely powerful and can easily penetrate the bodies of fourth-level creatures.

When dealing with a second-level ice nest monster, one arrow can kill it instantly, and after triggering the special effect, one arrow can kill a whole group of them!
This is a powerful force that can overturn the situation of the war.

After dealing with the soldiers outside, they entered the tower in the center of the castle.

Inside, Assam challenged the Big Bad Wolf alone, successfully completed the [Trial of Heroism], and broke through to the fourth level.

Cao Xing also found an epic quality magic bean in the werewolf's stomach.

There are also some equipment dropped by killing the Ogre Hunter and Rapunzel.

In addition, there is the secret medicine obtained from the top floor of the castle, as well as the witch's cauldron, etc.

By the way, he also kidnapped the witch back to his territory...

The experience of this night can be said to be rich beyond imagination.

If all of it is digested, it will definitely make his territory's strength surge!

Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Cao Xing's lips.

Even the pace of progress has quickened a bit.

Soon, everyone saw the territory located in the snow.

Little Elisa said excitedly: "Great, we are finally home!"

Bron blew his beard and said, "Knight Assam, let's go have a drink later!"

Assam replied readily: "No problem."

Including the boar warriors and centaurs, there was excitement on their faces.

Everyone on the field had a strong sense of belonging to this territory.

Just like Elisa said.

This place has become their home.

And Francesca also saw the territory in the snow from afar.

As the owner of a castle, she was not surprised by the size of this territory.

However, her eyes were focused on the pale sacred tree in the center of the territory.

She could feel that there was a pure power in her body, which greatly increased her vitality.

It comes from this sacred tree.

“What a magical plant…”

Francesca, who originally had no expectations for the Cao Xing Territory, couldn't help but feel a little bit of anticipation in her heart.

The group continued to move forward and soon arrived at a territory about one kilometer in size.

Cao Xing noticed that it was just dawn and many of the people had already come out to work.

Liu Muxue behind him whispered, "These people work really hard."

Cao Xing also nodded. "That's right. It is precisely because we provide them with a good living environment and ensure their safety that these people are so motivated to work."

In fact, Cao Xing didn’t say one more thing.

That is, it is the loyalty of the people to him and their expectations for the territory that make them work very hard every day.

"Come on, let's go in."

After saying that, Cao Xing prepared to lead his men back to the territory.

At this time, it was almost seven o'clock in the morning.

At the same time, a system prompt appears.

[Attention survivors: You have passed the thirteenth day of the official period. The strength of the monsters in the Ice Nest has increased slightly. The probability of the appearance of bosses and leader-level Ice Nest monsters has increased. Please deal with them with caution...]

[Weather forecast: light wind today, strong winds and snowfields, some areas will see rainfall, the temperature will be -53℃~-72℃……]

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"Oh? The probability of the appearance of boss and leader-level ice nest monsters has increased again?"

"It seems that if we use the Ice Dragon Horn again, the difficulty will increase a lot."

However, Cao Xing didn't care.

To him, these second-level leaders and chiefs were basically just a matter of one or two spells and posed no threat at all.

Of course, if it was any other survivor, it would be a big trouble.

After all, the second-level leaders and chiefs are invincible to the survivors of the same level!

They don't have Cao Xing's [SSS-level Eternal Power], so under normal circumstances it is difficult for them to kill enemies across levels.

Even if we can win, there will most likely be some casualties.

Soon, everyone arrived under the city wall.

The territory gate recognized Cao Xing's identity as the lord and opened automatically.

A group of more than twenty people filed in.

When the people saw Cao Xing returning, their faces were filled with happy smiles and they all greeted him.

"My Lord, I wish you good health."

"Madam Lord, may you remain beautiful forever."

Cao Xing and Liu Muxue would also nod to these leaders.

Amidst the greetings, everyone returned to the territory.

Although they hadn't slept all night, they were still very excited.

As Francesca walked along, she attracted the attention of many people in the territory.

The polar people and staff were all stunned by the beautiful witch.

But they all knew their limits, and after just a glance, they lowered their heads silently.

Since entering the territory, Francesca has kept her head down, staring at the soles of her feet.

Her shoulders were trembling slightly, and her previous cold look was gone, and she looked a little unnatural.

Seeing her like this, Cao Xing expressed his understanding.

In our words, I've been staying at home for too long, and suddenly seeing so many people, I suddenly felt a little socially anxious.

So he looked at Liu Muxue and Elisa beside him.

Several girls understood what he meant and came to Francesca's side.

Surrounded by a group of beauties, her emotions gradually calmed down.

And Francesca looked at the women around her with gratitude.

At this time, more than 200 combatants and more than 80 staff members in the territory came over.

They stood there respectfully.

Cao Yi, a citizen of the territory, was the first to report: "My Lord, Lord Hilton led the Black Lion Chamber of Commerce convoy away early in the morning. They have to hurry to the next location." "He asked me to tell you that thank you for helping them repair the carriage. Next time I have the chance, I will definitely bring more goods for you, my Lord."

"In addition, he also asked the lord to keep all the milk from the Cloud Yak. He will go to the city first to negotiate the price with the nobles."

"If possible, I hope to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with us. He will purchase all the milk from Yuncai yaks and give us a reasonable price."

Hearing this, Cao Xing also laughed.

This time, the milk produced by the dozen or so cloud yaks brought him a profit of more than one million kronor.

It would be a good thing if Hilton could acquire it for a long term in the future.

However, this also made Cao Xing secretly decide to see if there was any chance to catch more cloud yaks.

After all, although 19 cloud yaks are like money printing machines, they are still too few for him.

Cao Xing nodded, and then said: "Cao Yi, please continue."

Cao Yi, a citizen of the territory, said respectfully: "According to your instructions, the mining system of the territory has been restored."

"At present, we have changed the direction of the railway tracks and connected all the resource points within three kilometers of the territory."

"However, we discovered a haunted mine in a snowy area four kilometers away yesterday."

"A haunted mine?" Cao Xing asked puzzledly.

The chieftain nodded and said, "Yes, Ascalon Warrior Captain, Yaskin went to investigate yesterday and said that he sensed the breath of the undead inside."

"However, the undead inside are very cunning. They feel that Captain Yaskin's aura is too strong, so they did not come out."

"If the undead in there are not dealt with, it may be dangerous for the workers to go down to mine."

Cao Xing became interested instantly.

Generally speaking, haunted mines like this one are fraught with danger.

Workers would disappear inexplicably during mining, and sometimes major accidents such as mine collapse would occur.

It sounds very evil.

But in fact, as long as the evil spirits inside are killed, there will basically be no safety risks.

Moreover, there are usually some rare resources under such mines.

Cao Xing nodded and said, "Okay, I understand. I'll have someone take a look at it this afternoon."

"Today, you should work as before."

"As you command, Lord."

Cao Yi took his leave respectfully after receiving the order.

At this time, the polar man Duan came over and reported: "Lord, your Lord's Hut has been upgraded and has now been upgraded to a level 6 Lord's Mansion."

"In addition, the King's Altar, which you instructed us to build first, has also been successfully built."

"The other two important buildings, the Mage Tower and the Knight's Hall, are under construction and are expected to be completed tomorrow."

Listening to a series of reports from the polar man Duan, Cao Xing's face also showed joy.

After the lord's hut is upgraded to the lord's palace, he can add more population.

Once the [King's Altar] is built, it can revive the heroes in the territory and is an extremely important building.

Cao Xing praised: "Good, good, well done, Duan!"

Duan said humbly: "I am happy to serve you, respected lord!"

Cao Xing nodded and continued, "I recently obtained another blueprint. Your main task today is to upgrade the mechanical factory to the intermediate level."

"Then we will build the Shadow Killer training camp, and other work will proceed as usual."

The polar man Duan said respectfully: "As you command, my lord."

"We promise to complete the tasks you have assigned us with our whole heart."

After saying that, he prepared to lead his people to start the day's work.

At this moment, Cao Xing accidentally glanced at Duan's attribute panel, which seemed to have changed compared to before.

【Polar Man: Duan】

[Level: Level 10 0/10000 (First-order ordinary creature)]

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At this time, Duan had actually reached level 10.

You know, when Cao Xing recruited him, he was just a level 7 polar man.

During this period, he was not allowed to fight and Duan did not have any status skills.

How did he upgrade?
What surprised Cao Xing even more was.

Except for Duan, the other polar people have also reached the maximum level of the first stage.

"Duan." Cao Xing called him directly.

He turned around respectfully and said, "My Lord, please give me your orders."

Cao Xing shook his head and asked, "Have you reached the maximum level of the first stage?"

"What's going on? Are you going to sneak out to fight?"

Hearing this question, the polar man Duan became nervous immediately, like a fox whose tail was caught.

Including several other polar people, their expressions changed at the same time.

"Lord…Lord…"

Duan seemed to be trying hard to suppress the fear in his heart.

I couldn't utter another sentence for a long time.

Cao Xing asked in confusion: "What's wrong? Can't you tell me?"

This made Duan even more nervous!
He kept taking deep breaths.

After a moment, as if he had made some kind of decision, he said frankly: "My Lord..."

"Actually...it was at night...we went to the training ground to train..."

"Every night after work, we would go to practice for four hours..."

After hearing this, Cao Xing's eyes showed a look of realization.

The [Primary Training Ground] in his territory allows the citizens who train there to gain 500 experience points per hour.

If you train four hours a day, you will get 2,000 experience points.

Before, Cao Xing had a plan to train those staff members.

But considering that they have to work during the day and train at night, it's a bit too much.

So Cao Xing never implemented it.

Unexpectedly, they actually went to train on their own.

But at this moment.

The other polar people on the scene, including the subjects, seemed to have heard something horrifying.

They all took a deep breath.

Da Zhuang and others exclaimed, "Duan! What did you say?"

"You actually went to train secretly by yourselves!"

"Hurry up and kneel down before the Lord and admit your mistakes!"

After hearing this, Duan fell to his knees with a plop.

"My Lord... I took the other polar people to train..."

"If you want to punish me, punish me..."

Several other polar people also knelt down on the spot.

They knelt on their knees with their heads pressed to the bluestone floor beneath them.

"My Lord, you can't blame Duan alone."

"We are also participants. Please punish us as well. We are willing to accept any punishment!"

Before Cao Xing opened his mouth, the captain of the Ascalon soldiers, Yaskin, also stood up.

He also knelt on his knees and said, "Respected Lord, I took the initiative to serve as their instructor."

"Please punish me too!"

This sudden scene left Cao Xing and Liu Muxue stunned.

The people on the field, including the leader Cao Yi, Da Zhuang and others, all had expressions of disappointment.

It seemed as if Duan and the others had done something extremely outrageous.

However, Cao Xing didn't know whether to laugh or cry after hearing this and said, "Why should I punish you?"

Hearing this, Duan said quickly.

"Because... we used the training ground without your permission."

"We, the lowly polar people... actually dream of possessing power. This is not allowed in this world..."

Hearing this, there was still some confusion in Cao Xing's eyes.

At this time, the leader Cao Yi came over and explained to Cao Xing.

After a moment, Cao Xing nodded suddenly.

Because this world is clearly divided into classes.

It is extremely difficult for common people to get rid of their own identities and achieve class transition.

Many people's identities are determined from the moment they are born, and they will never have the opportunity for promotion in their entire lives.

The polar people, who have well-developed limbs and simple minds, are the lowest-level tools no matter which territory they are in.

Those lords or nobles would never allow them to gain power.

Once discovered, execution is the lightest punishment.

In serious cases, even all the polar people in the entire territory may be executed!
Over the years, countless polar people and civilians have died because of such things.

In their view, polar people are only fit to do dirty and tiring work, and civilians are to be used by the nobles and as cannon fodder.

This idea has been deeply rooted in their minds.

Clergymen like Assam, Hilda, and even Isabel are all accustomed to this kind of thing.

It’s not that they have no compassion, but that’s the way the world is, and they start accepting this concept from the moment they are born.

At this moment, the atmosphere on the field reached its peak.

No one dared to express their anger.

Including Francesca, who was looking at Cao Xing with her emerald eyes.

She wanted to see what decision the lord in front of her would make in this situation.

Should all be executed, or just a small number?
However, Cao Xing walked forward slowly.

Several polar people who were kneeling on the ground even pressed their faces to the ground.

Cao Xing sighed and said, "You don't have to do this."

"I know that you, Duan, went to the training ground to improve yourself and also want to make a better contribution to the territory."

The polar man Duan slowly raised his pale face, with hesitation in his eyes.

He seemed to have made up his mind, and then said solemnly: "My Lord, I want to improve myself, on the one hand, to make contributions to the territory."

"On the other hand, I do want to be powerful!"

Da Zhuang quickly said, "Duan, shut up!"

"Admit your mistake to the Lord, maybe the merciful Lord will spare your life!"

"If you keep talking nonsense, no one can save you!"

But Duan shook his head and said, "No, this is my personal idea. I also want to defend the territory with my own strength like those warriors."

"Even if we face danger, we don't have to just sit in our territory and watch!"

His voice is deafening!

This was Duan's true feelings, and he said it when he was prepared to die.

At this moment, everyone on the field looked at the group of polar people and sighed.

Because under normal circumstances, if Duan said this, he would definitely die.

Cao Xing thought for a moment, then asked, "I understand. You want to have the power to protect yourself, right?"

Polar man Duan struggled for a moment, then nodded solemnly.

"Yes, Lord Lord!"

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