CHAPTER 115: CHAPTER 115: A CALM NIGHT AND WENRESA’S DISCOVERY

He wanted to check the sales status of the five pieces of equipment he listed earlier.

Then, after posting the last batch for sale, he planned to rest.

Four of the five pieces have been sold, leaving just one fine quality Tibia Staff.

It is made from the tibia of a Blood-Burning Demon Skull with decent attributes, providing good blunt damage and a 1.25-second stun skill.

Out of three Tibia Staffs, only two were sold.

On the other hand, the Wolf Skull Helmets were completely sold out.

He received 600 Wood and 600 Ma in return.

This brought his total to 1352 units of Wood, and Ma reached 1217 units.

Which is enough to build a 240-meter long [Tier One City Wall].

Judging by the equipment’s sales situation, armor seems to be more popular than weapons.

Perhaps, it is also due to the pricing of the Tibia Staff.

Zong Shen didn’t take it off the listing, instead he extracted 4 units of [Moon Holy Water] to list on the market.

Two units were exchanged for 6 Basic Wood Runes each, while the other two were for 100 Wood, 200 Ma, and 2 Basic Fire Runes each.

He slightly raised the selling price.

Letting the price benchmark change over time.

Afterwards, he traded food for two sets of [Black Iron Arrows], two sets of [Sharp Crossbow Arrows], and replenished with two sets of [Rough Short Spears].

He also exchanged 35 pieces of roasted meat for a bag of wheat seeds, a bag of sprouting small potatoes, and a bag of tomato seeds.

After wrapping things up, it was already 11 PM.

The farmers and kobolds were already resting.

Aside from the hunting team, the majority of soldiers were also resting.

Due to a shortage of houses, the newly recruited Burrowing Demons and Goblin Rippers could only rest in the open, next to the yard wall of the small courtyard.

The water usually used in the territory was kept in wooden barrels by the soldiers on duty, placed along the wall of the courtyard.

About half of the dozens of barrels were already empty.

The population in the territory was growing.

Everyday consumption was increasing.

The necessities of eating, drinking, and sanitation became pressing issues to address.

Especially the latter two.

The farmers and soldiers often found a dense grassy area nearby to discreetly take care of their business.

Zong Shen was no exception.

At first, with fewer people, it wasn’t an issue.

But now, the problem was gradually becoming exposed.

Just a breeze would carry the faint smell of waste in the air.

Like the stench from a vented sewer opening.

While not disgusting, it was certainly unpleasant.

These are tangible issues.

The development of the territory inevitably involves solving these basic needs.

Zong Shen shook his head, keeping these problems in mind.

He would look into solutions for these issues soon.

He removed his equipment, stood bare-chested, picked up a bucket, and began to wash himself.

Zong Shen scooped up the cool stream water, continuously wiping his body.

As his attributes improved, his physique became more robust and appealing.

Each muscle was perfectly defined.

Like every reader and lord.

Strong, proportionate, and powerful!

His upper body was drenched, water droplets cascading down his sculpted frame.

Reflecting serene glimmers under the silvery moonlight.

"Ah! How refreshing!"

Zong Shen finally splashed a handful of water on his face all at once.

Letting out a satisfied breath.

He wiped his face and prepared to head upstairs to sleep, feeling invigorated.

Just as he turned around, he paused, rubbing his eyes.

He seemed to have seen a shadow flash past the Lord’s Small Tower, but upon closer look, there was nothing.

The Lord’s Courtyard was still within the newbie protection zone.

Absolutely no outsiders could enter.

"Did I see wrong?"

Zong Shen shrugged and walked into the small tower.

He went straight up to the second floor and back to his room.

Lying on the bed, he sifted through the private chats.

Useful items were becoming fewer.

Many lords, after their initial accumulation, were reluctant to trade precious blueprints, skill books, for [Moon Holy Water].

As Zong Shen expected, this was a necessary phase in the lords’ development.

Zong Shen used elimination, eventually selecting a few valuable blueprints for himself.

[Basic Fertile Land Construction Map ×4]

[Tier One Elemental Arrow Tower Construction Blueprint ×2]

[Water Diversion Channel Construction Blueprint ×1]

He spent a total of 80ml of [Moon Holy Water], along with some roasted meat, to acquire them all.

Better than nothing.

Zong Shen learned all the blueprints.

With a yawn and a turn, he fell into a sound sleep.

This was Zong Shen’s third night since landing, and it was a peaceful one.

Only 12 hours remained until the newbie phase ended.

By the next midday, it would be exactly three days since landing.

A night of good dreams, waking naturally.

There was a slight ache in his waist.

Perhaps due to the stress, or the suggestive comments from the guide module.

He dreamed of a passionate struggle with the fiery Mage Girl...

He glanced down his shorts...

Quietly adjusting its position, although not coiled around the waist like the esteemed readers, it was still his ancestral little treasure.

He twisted his neck sitting on the bed, checked the time, just past 6 AM.

Unknown birds were chirping incessantly outside the small tower.

A new day had arrived!

He got up, stood by the window, overlooking the territory, his mind drifting afar.

Dressing in his gear, Zong Shen descended the stairs.

The soldiers were already up, energetically carrying out their duties.

Due to not arranging accommodations for Wenresa, she had improvised near the wall after her hunt last night.

This was Zong Shen’s intention, aimed at tempering her arrogance.

As soon as she saw Zong Shen, she immediately stood and reported last night’s hunt details meticulously.

"Master, last night the hunt resulted in 143 wild beast kills, the materials have been placed in the territory’s storage grid, nine recruitment scrolls, and three building blueprints were acquired."

"Additionally, I discovered some unusual areas around the territory."

"About four to five kilometers north of the territory, a burrow emitting an extremely evil aura appeared."

"This burrow was shrouded in a seal, with a strange countdown on it, preventing my entry."

"I believe we need to prepare defenses."

Zong Shen listened attentively to her report.

Frowning in thought.

"A burrow?"

"A countdown...?"

...

"Come, to the stable to get a horse, take me to see."

Zong Shen pondered for a moment, sensing something amiss.

Deciding to inspect the site himself.

He called for Pigsy, had Wenresa lead the way, heading north.