Chapter 300: The Battle between the Stupid Players and Duolun Lake City (6200)

At this time, Cao Xing had already entered the blacksmith shop.

Harold, the craftsman, is still working hard.

After saying hello to him briefly.

Cao Xing went straight to the storage box area and took out all the arrows inside.

[Obtain: Finely Forged Nightmare Arrow (Green) * 1831]

[Obtain: Finely Forged Nightmare Arrow (Blue) *329]

[Obtain: Finely Forged Nightmare Arrow (Purple)*115]

...

"Yes, this many arrows are enough for me to exchange for a lot of resources."

With a look of joy, Cao Xing quickly left the blacksmith shop and went straight to the alchemy workshop.

At this moment, the lights in this alchemy workshop were still on, and it seemed that there were people working inside.

As Cao Xing pushed open the door.

"Crench!"

As soon as I entered, the warm air from the heating pipes mixed with the fragrance of herbs hit me in the face.

Cao Xing couldn't help but take a few sniffs and immediately felt refreshed!
Then he walked straight in.

There was no furnace in the alchemy workshop because Francesca said that excessive temperature would affect the quality and success rate of the secret medicine.

So Cao Xing had it demolished.

However, there are heating pipes, and the temperature inside is at a comfortable level.

The light overhead seemed a little dim.

The atmosphere of the entire alchemy workshop is filled with a faint blue hue.

In the middle there is a witch's cauldron bubbling.

Next to them, Cao Xing also saw animal teeth, eyeballs, and old leather shoes, things he didn't know what they were used for.

Look past these strange things.

Cao Xing saw a tall beauty in a burgundy dress in front of him.

She stood on tiptoe, stretched out her white neck, and searched on the shelves like a beautiful swan.

After noticing Cao Xing coming in, the beautiful witch did not make any other moves.

Cao Xing took the initiative to ask: "Are you alone? Where's Sabina?"

The beautiful witch replied without even turning her head: "Her mental strength is insufficient and she has almost reached her limit after working for a day, so I asked her to go back and rest."

Cao Xing nodded.

After all, refining medicine also requires the consumption of mental energy.

"Is there a problem?"

The witch still had her head down, searching for something on the shelves.

Cao Xing smiled and said, "Can't I come over to see you if I'm fine?"

Hearing this, the witch stopped what she was doing and a beautiful curve appeared at the corner of her mouth.

Francesca, who has half-elf blood, is so beautiful that it is truly breathtaking.

Even pure-blooded elves cannot compare to her.

She turned her head.

A face with cold, strange and beautiful facial features appeared in front of Cao Xing.

"You really just want to come and see me?"

Francesca asked with interest.

This made Cao Xing feel a little embarrassed.

Francesca did not press the issue, but chuckled and said, "Tell me, what do you want from me?"

Cao Xing did not keep anyone in suspense and directly took out two recipes from his backpack.

One is [Holy Water], and the other is [Advanced Improved Life Elixir].

"Take a look at these two recipes first."

Francesca took it gently, then looked through the recipe, a hint of shock gradually appearing in her eyes.

"This is... a holy water formula for the undead..."

"The other one is actually an advanced version of that improved secret medicine!"

"That's interesting. It turns out that this master alchemist has developed a more advanced secret medicine for life. I wonder if he has improved the formulas of the expert-level and master-level secret medicines for life?"

She rested her elbows on her hands, resting her chin on her fingers, with a curious look on her face.

Cao Xing shook his head. "I don't know about that."

"I want you to make these two secret medicines."

"But there are two kinds of herbs here that I have no clue about at the moment. They are Aurora Grass and Dragon Blood Grass."

"You deal with various herbs all year round, so I want to ask if you have any clues?"

Hearing this, Francesca's long eyelashes fluttered, and a thoughtful look flashed in her pupils.

Then, the dark purple mouth opened slightly and slowly said: "Aurora grass and dragon blood grass are both relatively rare herbs."

"Aurora grass is a little easier to find. On the 4th, 14th, 24th of every month, beautiful auroras will appear in the sky."

"Just follow the direction where the auroras fall and you can find the aurora grass."

Hearing this, Cao Xing was thoughtful.

Aurora?
Speaking of which, the ecological environment of this world is very good.

Coupled with the low temperature environment, Cao Xing has seen the aurora appear several times at night during the time he has been in this world.

It is really exceptionally beautiful.

They are like a ball of colorful ribbons, floating lightly in the air.
Sometimes it rises up into the sky like a fountain, changing into all kinds of wonderful shapes; sometimes it surges up like lively waves, layer upon layer.

The auroras of various colors interweave and blend with each other, creating a feast of colors.

At the same time, Francesca's cold voice brought him back to his senses.

"As for the other kind of dragon's blood grass, it's a bit difficult to find."

"As the name suggests, dragon blood grass is a kind of grass that only grows where the blood of a giant dragon falls."

"The easiest way is to find an adult dragon, take its blood, and sprinkle it on the soil. It won't be long before dragon blood grass will grow in that place."

After listening to Francesca's explanation, Cao Xing nodded suddenly.

This is indeed quite difficult.

You know, they witnessed the birth of a giant dragon during the day!
Moreover, he had a close encounter with the giant dragon.

It almost gives people a feeling that it is powerful enough to destroy the world, it is so powerful that it is terrifying!
In order to make such a powerful creature bleed, one not only needs great strength, but also enough courage!

At least Cao Xing can't do it now.

But he thought of the totem that the woman gave him today.

Next time when I summon her, could I ask her to give me some of the dragon's blood?

But after thinking about it, it should be impossible. After all, she seemed to have a good relationship with the dragon.

For the dragon, she even killed the fallen mountain god!

He nodded and said, "Okay, I understand. I'll find a way to get these two herbs."

Francesca nodded.

Then he said again: "Oh, there is one more thing."

"The Ice Luan petals stored in the warehouse have been used up, and all the secret medicines of life have been produced."

"What do you need me to do tomorrow?"

Cao Xing was also stunned after hearing this.

He prepared more than 500 Ice Luan flowers, which means at least 3,000 Ice Luan petals, enough to make more than 3,000 bottles of secret life medicine.

As a result, it was used up by Francesca in just a few days.

This efficiency is really amazing.

Cao Xing replied: "There is nothing to do at the moment. You have worked hard these past two days. You can take a rest tomorrow."

Hearing this, the beautiful witch nodded slightly again.

However, her turquoise eyes flickered slightly, as if she wanted to say something to Cao Xing.

Cao Xing has dealt with many women so far.

It was natural to see that Francesca had something on her mind.

So he asked directly: "Do you have anything else to do?"

Francesca whispered, "If possible, can you take me with you next time you go out?"

"You want to go out?" Cao Xing asked doubtfully.

Francesca nodded her head. "During this time in the territory, I feel much better. I can integrate into the life of the outside world again."

"So I want to see how the outside world has changed after more than a hundred years..."

Cao Xing nodded.

"Okay, next time I go out, I'll take you with me."

After hearing this, the witch once again revealed a captivating smile.

She bowed slightly and saluted Cao Xing.

Cao Xing looked at Francesca's clothes, thoughtfully.

He took out two suits directly from his backpack.

One set is a vibrant yellow, and the other is aqua blue.

Francesca looked at the dress in Cao Xing's hand, and a scrutinizing look flashed in her beautiful eyes.

"Is this... specially prepared for me?"

Cao Xing nodded and said, "Yes, I see you like this kind of clothes."

The beautiful witch's lips curved up again.

"Yes, I like wearing fluffy skirts like this."

Cao Xing smiled and said, "It's a gift for you, please accept it."

Francesca was not shy either.

"Thank you for your care. I'll accept it."

She stretched out her white hands and took the dress from Cao Xing.

[Your gift has impressed the territory member: Francesca. Her loyalty has been improved. Current loyalty: 78]

...

Seeing the system prompt, Cao Xing also smiled.

Sure enough, giving gifts is the fastest way to increase the loyalty of these women.

Although this woman acted calm, she was actually very happy in her heart.

He shook his head, then went straight to the storage box in the territory and took out all the potions that Francesca and Sabina had made in the past two days.

[Obtain: Improved Life Secret Medicine (Medium) *2177]

[Obtain: Sabina's Nightmare Potion (Green) * 334]

[Obtain: Sabina's Nightmare Potion (Blue)*77]

[Obtain: Sabina's Nightmare Potion (Purple)*12]

...totaling nearly 2700 bottles of life-saving elixirs.

And this time there is an additional purple nightmare potion.

Cao Xing took a look and found that the purple potion could reduce the attack power by more than 500!

Even for a second-level leader-level creature, facing the toxicity of this potion, the attack power will be reduced by more than 80%!

Of course, the most valuable item is naturally the more than 2,000 bottles of the improved version of the secret life medicine.

This can bring him huge profits!
Cao Xing thought to himself, "This construction week poses no threat, giving the survivors time to develop and explore."

"So, as of today, there are more and more survivors who have broken through to the third level."

"As they get stronger, the potions will become less effective and the price will go down."

"So we need to sell these potions as soon as possible."

Thinking of this, Cao Xing said, "I'm leaving now, Francesca, you should take care of yourself and get some rest."

The witch behind him pursed her lips slightly, as if she found her lord very interesting.

After leaving the alchemy workshop, Cao Xing went straight to the direction of the market.

On the way, he also opened the chat channel and took a look at the development of the survivors in the same area today.

As soon as you open it, a huge amount of information emerges.

Xuanyuan Xiaogang: "Brothers, I'm near Duolun Lake City. I saw a lot of soldiers and knights. The king's army is so strong! Is there any brother who came here early and can help me form a team?"

Yu Tiesheng: "Our brothers from the Black Wind Legion have arrived. Wherever you are, you can come and join us."

Wei Yao: "Add me, I'm also near Duolun Lake City."

"And me, please lead me, the leader of the Black Wind Legion!"

A large number of survivors who arrived at Duolun Lake City today signed up to join the [Black Wind Legion].

After living in this world for so many days, they all understood one element of survival.

It is much safer for survivors to work together as a team than to fight alone.

However, you have to find someone you can trust.

Although the Black Wind Legion is not very famous.

But compared to the indigenous people of this world, we are fellow human survivors and feel more at home with them.

The other survivors who had not arrived yet or were watching were extremely curious.

They all asked, "Brothers upstairs, what's the situation in Duolun Lake City? Is there a fight?"

"Yes, yes. I see that many people have arrived in Duolun Lake City. What is the situation?"

Xuanyuan Xiaogang replied: "The fighting hasn't started yet. The Ice Crystal Kingdom's army has arrived, but I don't know what to do. They haven't launched an attack."

Other survivors in Duolun Lake City also responded: "Yes, when we went to ask those officers, they told us not to worry and to find a place to wait first."

"I estimate that the attack will be launched almost tomorrow."

After hearing the above statements, the other survivors also showed some realization in their eyes.

"I see. I thought the fight had already started."

"Yes, yes. Their own huge city has been occupied. These troops are really patient."

Xuanyuan Xiaogang continued: "But speaking of it, the Ice Crystal Kingdom's army is really strong. This time they have mobilized tens of thousands of soldiers, as well as two powerful knight groups!"

"Those knights are so powerful that I can see a lot of question marks when I glance at them. I estimate that they are at least level five. The soldiers are equally outrageous, all of them are level four or five, and there are very few even level three."

"Should I say it's worthy of being the Ice Crystal Kingdom? There are so many powerful people just by making a move."

After hearing everyone's description, the other survivors were also shocked!
For them, let alone the fifth level, even the third level is already a strong one, and the fourth level is completely invincible!
And now, these more than 20,000 soldiers are all at least level three!
Those knights even started at level five!
Even if all the survivors in Area 17 joined together, they would not be a match for this force.

Of course, except Cao Xing.

As a kingdom, it governs a very vast territory and has a large population, so it naturally has some foundation.

Others in Duolun Lake City also said: "That's not all! Didn't you see those large war tools in the army?"

"Catapults, battering rams, and I even saw two cannons with a muzzle diameter of more than one meter!"

"I feel like this cannon can even blow up a mountain!"

After this person finished speaking, there was another round of exclamations in the chat channel!

"Oh my god, the Ice Crystal Kingdom is so powerful, but they haven't launched an attack yet. What are they waiting for? I would have just bombarded them right then and there, and then let the Knights rush over and flatten the city!"

"We don't know either, but I think that group of cultists is definitely no match for the Kingdom Knights. This favorable situation shouldn't be dangerous."

"Damn, there are so many strong people. If only I had such strong strength, I could live a happier life than the emperor in this world."

"+1 for the above, me too."

"If I had such strong power, I would definitely work hard to save money and then go to the main city of Everfrost to have fun. I heard that there are even elves serving you in the taverns and some business places there."

"Damn, is what the brother above said true? I've long wanted to have a taste of what it's like to be an elf!"

"Of course it's true, I tell you..."

As they were talking, the topic was diverted by this group of stupid players.

At this moment, the survivor of the [Black Wind Legion] spoke again: "Everyone, I just got a rumor that the Kingdom Knights will officially launch an attack tomorrow afternoon!"

"This time, the Kingdom's army is well prepared and powerful. They will definitely win the game."

"We can get experience and honor points by following along and doing some last-hitting."

"Brothers who want to take advantage of this opportunity to earn some honor points, come quickly!"

After hearing this, the survivors also realized something.

"Yes, with the strength of the Ice Crystal Kingdom's army, they will definitely be able to defeat these cultists easily. This kind of favorable situation is generally not dangerous and has many advantages."

"Haha, brothers, charge together. Killing these cultists will not only give you a lot of experience, but also souls, hearts of power, and honor points!"

"I rushed to my brothers. Whether or not we can get a villa by the sea depends on this time!"

"..."

The survivors were very excited, and late at night, a large group of people began to set off for Lake Duolun City.

They were afraid that they would be too late and miss the opportunity.

At this moment, a speech attracted everyone's attention.

Cao Xing: "Everyone, those who are going to Duolun Lake City to participate in the war, please wait a moment."

There was silence for a moment in the chat channel.

He is recognized as the number one in District 17 and has won first place in two ranking challenges.

The name Cao Xing can be said to be quite influential.

"Brothers, it's Boss Cao Xing, he actually spoke!"

"Haha, it's not often that this guy speaks in the chat channel."

"Indeed, but every time the boss speaks, he basically has something important to announce."

"Brothers, stop spamming and see what Boss Cao Xing has to say."

"..."

After the lively chat channel has cooled down a bit.

Cao Xing coughed twice, then pretended to be deep and said: "Everyone, I just saw your chat. Many people want to go to Duolun Lake City to participate in the war."

"But before that, I want to remind you."

"It's right that you want to fight on the battlefield. You might become rich overnight and gain a huge amount of resources."

"But you should know that opportunities and dangers coexist."

"On a large battlefield like that, you can lose your life if you're not careful."

"And this time, things may not be as simple as we thought."

"After all, even the Ice Crystal Kingdom's army did not launch an attack immediately, which shows that the enemy's strength is far more than it appears to be."

"I think that before you go, you should consider whether you have the strength to survive in this kind of battlefield."

"After all, I think most of you here have families and should consider your families."

Hearing this, the survivors were slightly stunned.

Then many people had a thoughtful look in their eyes.

If an ordinary person were to advise them, they might be seen as having bad intentions and thinking that the other party just doesn't want them to get too many resources.

But who is this person? This person is Boss Cao Xing.

As the number one person in District 17, no one would think that the other person is that kind of person.

Therefore, the survivors also began to think.

This thought really made them realize that something was wrong.

After all, it was just as Cao Xing said. If the situation was really favorable, why would the Ice Crystal Kingdom's army have to wait so long?

Why do we need to call those rangers, mercenaries, and even survivors over?

The current actions of the Church of Light can be said to be a hard slap in the face of the Ice Crystal Kingdom and a step on their face.

You know, there are several neighboring kingdoms near the Ice Crystal Kingdom.

A huge city was massacred. It is impossible to keep it secret.

Basically all the nearby kingdoms knew about this.

Therefore, if we fail to recapture Lake Duolun City as soon as possible, we will become a laughing stock in the eyes of our neighboring countries.

Under normal circumstances, the kingdom's army would have launched an attack as soon as they arrived to prove their strength and wash away the shame.

Now, however, something seems very wrong.

Many people were also dazzled by the honor point rewards, thinking that following the kingdom soldiers was equivalent to picking up money and experience points.

Now that Cao Xing reminded them, they realized that things might not be that simple.

"Oh my god... what Boss Cao Xing said makes sense! With this analysis, it looks like the Ice Crystal Kingdom is gathering cannon fodder to die!"

"Indeed, is there something in that city that makes them afraid?"

"Shit! I won't go. I know there's no such thing as a free lunch."

"I won't participate either. I finally have a construction week to develop. I don't want to lose my life so soon."

"If you don't go, I'll go. Anyway, I'm alone with my family, and I don't have anything to worry about. If I make money this time, I'll be very successful!"

"I'm going too. I'm going to give it my all. Otherwise, I won't be able to live like this anymore."

...

In the chat channel, everyone had different reactions.

Many people have given up the idea of ​​going to Lake Duolun.

But there was also a part of them who felt that they should seize this opportunity and did not listen to Cao Xing's dissuasion.

Some people even think that Cao Xing is meddling in other people's business.

After all, the fewer people go to Lake Duolun City, the weaker the strength of the survivors will be, and they will not be able to gain any benefits on the battlefield.

Of course Cao Xing knew this would be the result.

He wasn't really trying to persuade the survivors; he was just saying it casually.

For Cao Xing, these people are good leeks for sustainable development.

It is an important way for him to quickly obtain resources.

Compared with the indigenous people, Cao Xing wanted more survivors to survive.

At this time, Cao Xing pretended to sigh and said, "I know some people will definitely go."

"However, before heading to the Duolun Lake City battlefield, I suggest you bring something to save your life."

"Recently, our territory has been working hard to produce in 24 hours, exhausting all the resources in the territory and producing more than 2,000 bottles of secret life medicine..."

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