Chapter 269: Meet the Lake Goddess again and receive your reward! (6400)

Marita agreed to Cao Xing's request.

Cao Xing's words of thanks and praise once again made Marita smile continuously.

The two of them were affectionate for a few minutes again.

Then Marita reluctantly climbed up from Cao Xing.

And rearranged my clothes.

Cao Xing also put on his equipment again.

"Well, Ms. Marita, I'm going back now. I look forward to seeing you again, and I hope you can successfully resolve the curse on you."

The lady behind him nodded slightly.

Under Marita's gentle gaze, Cao Xing left.

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On the way, Cao Xing had a faint smile on his face.

I didn’t expect that I would gain so much from this trip to Annohe Village.

Not only did he get a large amount of seeds, Marita also gave him an extremely precious necklace.

At the same time, he also gained the favor of this extremely capable lady.

Marita is not only a member of the royal family, but also a great wizard.

In terms of strength, he is even stronger than the Undead Duke Paladin.

If he goes to the Youlan Kingdom in the future, Marita will be able to give him a lot of help.

Of course, Cao Xing didn't have that kind of relationship with her because of her identity and strength.

Instead, he was simply moved by the elegant temperament of this lady.

And I heard that her husband passed away more than ten years ago.

Cao Xing knew that Marita had been lonely for a long time.

He shook his head, cleared these thoughts, and looked at the properties of the necklace.

【Moon Crown Bead Necklace】

[Grade: Unknown]

[Requirement to wear: Level 40]

[Additional attributes: None]

[Additional special effects: Moon Crown Residual Power (contains a trace of the power of the Moon Crown Orb, increases all spell damage by 20%, and reduces cooldown time by 10%)]

(Note: In the war thousands of years ago, the Khan of the Blood Legion, Odo Broken Claw, armed with the legendary weapon, Hasushin, conquered the Western Continent and was invincible.

The flames of war spread to the Kingdom of Youlan, and the kingdom's strongest wizard of the time, holding the Moon Goddess's Staff - Anies, fought against her.

During that war, Hassin's sword shattered the Moon Crown Orb on top of Aniasi, which then broke into 12 pieces of varying sizes.

As time passes, these fragments have been scattered in all corners of the continent. When you hold other fragments close to them, you will feel something.)
(Collection progress of Lunar Corona Orb fragments: 1/12...)
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"Oh my god, so horrible? Just a piece of debris increases the spell damage by 20%!"

"If it is a complete orb, how powerful would it be?"

Cao Xing was shocked.

And he felt more and more how precious this necklace was.

Let alone one [Golden Salmon], I'm afraid even if you catch ten you might not be able to buy this kind of necklace.

In addition to the necklace, she also promised to help Cao Xing find the person with royal blood.

This shows how much Marita values ​​Cao Xing.

Cao Xing thought to himself, "This woman is very good to me. I will give her something back if I have the chance in the future."

As he was thinking, he walked to the entrance of the village.

After the fishing competition, the flow of people in Annohe Village decreased a lot.

Besides, it was already past three o'clock in the afternoon, and many people from other villages had to hurry back.

Cao Xing saw that there were only Assam, Bron, Liu Muxue, Renees and others at the entrance of the village, waiting there respectfully.

Behind them were more than a hundred goblin laborers with different expressions.

After seeing Cao Xing, Bron and others greeted him excitedly.

"Oh! Lord, you are back!"

Cao Xing nodded slightly and came to the crowd.

And the group of goblin laborers all knelt down at this moment.

Seeing this, Cao Xing frowned slightly and asked, "Who told you to kneel?"

Among the goblin laborers, a slightly larger goblin stood up and said, "My Lord, this is what the masters taught us when we were in the Giant Chamber of Commerce."

"When you see the master, you must treat him like a god."

Cao Xing didn't say much, but waved his hand and said, "When you see me in the future, you don't need to kneel down, just bow, understand?"

The goblin laborers below looked embarrassed.

"Lord... Lord... this..."

Cao Xing frowned and asked, "What's wrong with you? You don't even listen to me?"

Sensing the hostility in Cao Xing's tone, the goblin laborers below seemed to have encountered something terrifying. They were so scared that their bodies kept shaking, and some even went into a state of cowardice.

Among them, the stronger goblin laborer hurriedly said: "Respected... respected lord... we dare not disobey your order..."

"It's just that you have to kneel in front of other adults."

"If those adults tell us to stand up, it means the goblins are going to get beaten."

"We prefer kneeling rather than standing. At least we don't get beaten..."

"Yeah yeah……"

The goblins nearby also echoed.

There was also a look of realization in Cao Xing's eyes.

This is what it is like to be a slave. As an organization that mainly deals in slave trade, the Giant Chamber of Commerce is naturally not a good group of people.

They have many ways to make these slaves obedient.

This group of goblin laborers have been trained for a long time and must have suffered a lot, so they have long been tamed.

Cao Xing's displeasure disappeared, and he smiled and shook his head, saying, "Don't worry, as long as you work hard, I won't punish you."

Braum, who was standing nearby, came over and laughed, "Don't worry, little goblins. No one in our territory will be beaten for this."

After saying that, he slapped the goblin laborer on the back several times with his palm as big as a basin, causing him to cough continuously.

After hearing this, the goblins realized that the lord before them was serious.

He wasn't trying to teach the goblins a lesson.

All of a sudden, all the goblin laborers said respectfully: "Thank you, merciful Lord, may the God of the Underworld bless you..."

They all stood up from the ground.

Cao Xing nodded slightly.

At this time, the captain of the Ascalon warriors, Yaskin, also walked over respectfully and handed a backpack to Cao Xing.

"My Lord, this is the crown you gave me last time. It cost me nearly 3 crowns to buy these slaves and to establish connections. I still have 17 crowns in it."

"There is also a detailed purchase list inside, please take a look."

Cao Xing did not accept it immediately, but fell into thought.

After a moment, he said directly: "Yaskin, I have another task for you."

Yaskin said respectfully: "My Lord, please give me your orders!"

Cao Xing said: "You continue to take this money and go to other villages to develop and explore."

"If you encounter a special situation like today again, remember to contact me."

"It doesn't matter if there are no special circumstances. Just continue to buy some people back."

Yaskin is fairly reliable and tactful in his dealings with others. He is not a rigid person.

So it is appropriate to let him do these things.

After hearing this, Yaskin immediately said respectfully: "Yes, Lord!"

"Then I won't go back to the territory for now. I'll stay in Annohe Village tonight and then visit other villages tomorrow."

Cao Xing shook his head. "We don't have to go to the village. We can go to some bigger places."

"There is a city about 300 kilometers from here called Melinde City. You can take this money and develop in Melinde City first."

"First, establish connections there. I may also lead people to Melinde City later. By then, your layout here will be very important."

As the saying goes, it's easier to get things done if you have connections.

Melinde City is the largest city in the Snowstorm Plains. As it continues to develop, Cao Xing will most likely visit the city.

So sending Yaskin there ahead of time can be considered as an advance plan.

The captain of the soldiers also understood the importance of this mission and nodded solemnly, "I understand, Lord, I will do it right away!"

After saying that, he picked up the backpack in his hand and left quickly.

Then, Cao Xing looked at the dozen or so villagers and the painter Edward.

The man who claimed that he was being targeted by the devil was looking at Cao Xing with gratitude.

It was this lord who did not despise his strange symptoms and invited him to join his territory.

"Now, welcome to join us and build a prosperous territory together!"

After saying that, Cao Xing sent out recruitment invitations to all the goblins on the field, including the newcomers.

The next moment, a system prompt appears.

[Recruitment successful: Goblin laborers Grosh/Morosh/Amush... have joined your territory, and the territory population +137...]

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The population of Cao Xing suddenly increased dramatically!

A smile also appeared on his face.

very good!

This time we have harvested so many goblin laborers and villagers, there will be more than enough staff in a short period of time!

In addition, he also brought back a painter with advanced painting skills.

Not bad……

at the same time.

The moment these goblin laborers joined Cao Xing's forces, they all felt a surge of vitality descending into their bodies.

Even though they were only first-level creatures, their feelings were very obvious.

The goblins exclaimed, "God of the Crypt, my body seems to be getting healthier!"

"That's right, Amushi, some of the hidden illnesses I contracted while working are actually starting to recover!"

"My chest doesn't hurt anymore! Oh my god, what happened? This is amazing!"

Cao Xing was stunned for a moment, but soon understood.

The reason why these goblin laborers can feel their vitality growing is naturally because of the blessing of the Pale Tree.

This sacred tree now increases the health of all territory members by 44%.

As soon as they join, they can feel this blessing, which is very abnormal!
What Cao Xing didn't expect was that the sudden increase in vitality could actually help them recover from the hidden diseases in their bodies.

Braum next to him blew his mustache and said, "Little goblins, don't make a fuss. This is just one of the magical powers in our territory. When you make contributions in the future, you will feel even more magical power!"

"You can even have the speed of the wind, the strength of a bear, and the armor of a turtle!"

What Braum was talking about was Hilda's [Queen's Will], Liu Muxue's [Blessing of Courage] and [Holy Shield].

Hearing this, the goblin laborers and the villagers on the field all showed shock in their eyes!
Because the blessing effect of the Pale Tree has exceeded their cognition.

But the big guy said that this was just the most common one.

"Oh! strong giant, is what you say true?"

“Can we really have these powerful forces behind us?”

Bron smiled and said, "Of course."

"Now, please pledge allegiance to our lord!"

After hearing this, the goblin laborers were about to kneel down.

But they remembered Cao Xing's order just now, so they all bent down and bowed.

"Great Lord, we are willing to offer our loyalty to you!"

[Because you have shown great strength, the loyalty of the goblin laborer Grosh has been improved. Current loyalty: 67]

[Because you have shown great strength, the loyalty of the goblin laborer Laurensh has been improved. Current loyalty: 65]

【Because of you……】

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After more than a hundred tips, the loyalty of these goblins and villagers has increased a lot, and all of them have a loyalty of more than 60.

Including the painter Edward, his loyalty has reached 65 points, which is still very good.

Cao Xing smiled and nodded slightly.

everything's ready.

However, he did not lead his men back to the territory immediately. Instead, he gave the order: "Start dividing the teams now. Some people will return to the territory first, and some people will follow me to another place."

Liu Muxue's beautiful eyes were filled with doubt, and she whispered, "Axing, do we need to go somewhere else?"

"Yes."

Cao Xing smiled and said, "We finally completed all the knight trial tasks this time."

"Before it gets dark, we can rush to Snowfall Lake and claim the complete legendary weapon as a reward."

Liu Muxue seemed to have thought about this as well, and a look of realization appeared in her eyes.

At the same time, a hint of excitement appeared on her pretty face!
She was also looking forward to this complete legendary weapon.

Then, Cao Xing continued: "Andrew, Bron, Rune, you take our staff and Edward and return to the territory now."

"Sarah, Renis, Assam, follow me to Snowfall Lake now."

"start to act!"

On the field, everyone said solemnly: "Yes, Lord!"

After that, they quickly split into two teams.

All the goblin laborers and newcomers followed the big guys like Bron and Andrew.

Bron blew his beard and said, "Little guys, remember to follow me."

"This place is still a long way from the territory, you better hold on."

The goblin laborers responded one after another: "This strong giant, we will hold on."

"We goblins are the best at escaping, no, the best at running..."

Braun smiled, and then led more than a hundred people to the snowy fields outside.

When they all left.

Cao Xing and Liu Muxue also sat on Dabai's back again.

"Dabai, take us to Luoxue Lake!"

"Moo-"

Dabai swung his trunk, then spread out his four hooves and ran wildly towards the Luoxue Lake.

Since the mammoth broke through to the fourth level, with the speed increase from the black fog totem, its maximum speed has reached over 180 kilometers per hour!
Considering its huge size, it is really abnormal to be able to reach such a speed!

The surrounding scene is moving backwards rapidly.

Assam next to him was riding a Frostwolf and his movements were not slow at all.

Although Winter the Frostwolf is currently only at the third-level elite level, it is a creature that is good at running.

Coupled with the elite skill: [Snowfield Rush], it also has a very fast movement speed.

As for the two agility professions of Renis and Sarah, there is no need to say more. In terms of instantaneous burst speed, they can easily surpass the mammoth.

"Boom! Boom!"

The power of Dabai's running is as amazing as always.

It trampled deep pits in the snow on the ground, and the monsters along the way didn't dare to get close.

Just when they were halfway to Luoxue Lake.

Suddenly, Cao Xing heard a crackling sound of electricity.

After a moment, a crisp voice came from the communication device on the ear.

"Lord Lord!"

When Cao Xing heard the voice, he roughly knew who it was.

"Elissa?"

"It's me, Lord."

Before Cao Xing could speak, a resentful voice came from the other side: "Lord, why don't you care about Elisa at all!"

"I've been outside alone for almost two days, cold and scared, and you didn't even talk to Elisa, wuwuwu..."

Her tone sounded like a poor girl who was abandoned.

Cao Xing was speechless.

Elisa didn’t join the Cao Xing territory, and when she was only level five or six, she already dared to run around outside.

It is common to not go home for several days and nights.

It's already a level 30 boss creature, and yet it still says it's scared to death.

However, he still coaxed the little girl in front of him. After all, he still had to rely on her to find the cloud yak!

"Elissa, you've worked hard. When you come back, I will not only give you a lot of milk, but also all the candies in the warehouse for you to choose from."

"Woooa! Really? Lord!"

"Of course."

Hearing this, Elisa's giggling voice came from the other end of the call.

Cao Xing then asked: "How have you been out there lately? Have you encountered any problems?"

"Hehehe...it's okay..."

"It's just...I just miss the Lord a little bit..."

Elisa said the latter sentence very quietly.

Cao Xing was also stunned after hearing this.

Then he asked, "Why don't you come back first and go out to look for cattle in a couple of days?"

Elisa said quickly: “No, Elisa can’t come back now.”

"I have found traces of cloud yaks in a mountain range!"

"It will only take me a little longer to track down the herd of yaks!"

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

Wow, it turns out this little girl has already found the trace of the Cloud Yak. No wonder she suddenly contacted me.

But she acted really quickly this time and found it in just two days.

"Elissa, well done!"

Cao Xing's praise came from the heart.

The girl opposite laughed sheepishly, "Hehehe... Of course, Elisa is very powerful!"

"My Lord, I won't talk to you anymore. I have to continue tracking these yaks!"

Cao Xing replied: "Okay, you have to be careful and contact me immediately if you encounter any danger, okay?"

"I know, I know!"

"My Lord, just wait for good news from Elisa!"

The girl hung up the phone after she finished speaking.

Cao Xing sat on the back of the mammoth with a smile on his face.

There are already traces of cloud yaks on Elisa's side.

Compared with the last time, Cao Xing's strength has undergone a qualitative change, and he will definitely be able to catch more yaks.

In this way, the milk production in the territory will increase significantly, and more sets of clothes for the cloud yaks can be made.

For Cao Xing, this is all money!

Hundreds of thousands of crowns can help him improve his strength rapidly.

And all of this was achieved thanks to the cloud yak discovered by Elisa.

Speaking of which, Cao Xing knew that this little girl had a secret.

But she didn't want to say it, and Cao Xing wouldn't delve into it too much.

As long as this little girl has no ill will towards the territory and sincerely contributes to the territory, that will be fine.

As they were thinking, they had already arrived at the Falling Snow Lake.

Ahead, there appeared a wide lake, still covered with a thick layer of ice.

This was their third time coming to Luoxue Lake.

After the snowstorm, the lake was empty, and even the regular visitors like wolves and chocobos were nowhere to be seen.

Including Chinon Dutra, who I met during my previous two visits, he has disappeared.

Cao Xing said with emotion: "I don't know what the old man's current situation is like, and whether he has brought his wife to Yongshuang Main City."

“I hope everything goes well for him.”

Cao Xing shook his head and cleared his mind of thoughts.

Now, he is going to claim his legendary weapon!

Soon, everyone arrived at the center of the lake.

However, the thick layer of ice in front of him still made Cao Xing a little confused.

"Although the Knight Trial is completed, how can I awaken the spirit of the Lady of the Lake and ask her to give me the Sword of the Lady of the Lake?"

"You don't want me to go fishing for king salmon again?"

He doesn't have any extra leader-level snow demon tongues!
As if he had seen the problem Cao Xing was facing at this moment, Asam raised the broken sword in his hand and said respectfully: "Lord, can you let me try?"

"Let me see if releasing the aura in my body can awaken the goddess of the lake."

"Well, go ahead, Assam Knight."

Assam nodded respectfully.

Then, he held Magdel in front of his chest and walked solemnly towards the center of the lake.

With every step he took, an extremely majestic and powerful aura emanated from this knight!

After moving forward 99 steps.

Cao Xing suddenly felt a slight shaking on the ice beneath his feet.

Boom...

"Huh? It really woke me up!"

A look of surprise appeared in Cao Xing's eyes.

Immediately afterwards, the entire surface of Luoxue Lake began to shake violently!
"Boom! Click!"

In front of them, spider-web-like cracks appeared on the thick ice.

Just like the earth cracked, the ice automatically split apart.

A large hole with a diameter of more than 100 meters soon appeared in the center of the lake!

"Crash..."

The cold lake water began to surge!
Just like last time, the entire Luoxue Lake was bursting with powerful divine light!
Especially the central area in front of them.

The divine light almost became material and gushed out from the lake.

"My goodness, the noise this goddess makes every time she comes out is truly astonishing!"

The words fell.

A naked woman with green hair and a few pieces of seaweed covering her private parts slowly rose from the lake.

This person is the goddess of the lake - Julia.

Her misty pupils swept across the people on the ice, and then her eyes fell on Assam.

The dark purple lips opened slightly.

"Human Lord, you are here..."

A sound like flowing water was heard.

Cao Xing nodded and said, "Yes, as agreed, we have completed all the knight trials."

The goddess in front of him nodded slightly.

"I sensed that you have indeed completed the other two trials."

"Then... according to the previous agreement, I will give you the Sword of the Lady of the Lake - Alondigit..."

Hearing this, everyone on the field looked expectant!
Finally! The first complete legendary weapon is about to be obtained!
As the goddess of the lake stretched out her smooth arms, drops of water dripped from her fingertips and then slowly lifted them up.

The calm surface of Luoxue Lake began to surge with crazy waves!
“Crash…crash…”

The huge waves hit the thick ice, making a loud crash!
The surface of the lake keeps shaking!

It was as if some divine object that was suppressing this huge lake was about to appear in the world!
at the same time.

Where the goddess of the lake is, divine light is like a pillar!
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