CHAPTER 67: CHAPTER 67: PREPARING FOR RECEPTION (SEEKING RECOMMENDATIONS AND FAVORITES)_1

Gustav and the Werewolves had reached an agreement to join forces and attack the Eternal Domain. The two armies sheathed their weapons and marched together towards the Eternal Domain.

Their military might was formidable!

Li Zhua and Duan’er walked together, and Li Zhua whispered in Duan’er’s ear, "The Big-eared monsters are unwilling to divide the spoils of war according to the number of heroes, which suggests that they didn’t bring many troops. Send someone to the Eternal Domain to report to Lord Yan Xing. Tell Lord Yan Xing not to misunderstand us; we will follow his orders and eliminate these invaders at any time."

Duan’er nodded to show he understood, then let out a few short howls, and several Werewolf Warriors from the Red Mud Wetland dispersed and dove into the bushes.

The Malevolent Wolf Cavalry had their own Scouts spread out for reconnaissance. That the allied Werewolves sent out their own Scouts did not arouse Gustav’s suspicion. He had never doubted this group of Werewolves from the start.

「Meanwhile, in the Eternal Domain.」

Yan Xing lay in a lounge chair, adjusting a newly purchased drone. It wasn’t large, but with the automatic landing module, it had cost Yan Xing 500,000. But the thing was indeed good. Vertical takeoff and landing, automatic charging, automatic cruising. Equipped with a variety of detection devices, all one had to do was pre-set the cruising route and let it fly on its own. Connect to a terminal, find someone to sit in the monitoring room, and in coordination with the patrolling Werewolf Warriors, one could always have control over the surrounding area of the domain. A one-time purchase, foolproof operation.

To charge the drone, Yan Xing had also specifically bought a set of solar power generation systems. He had originally wanted to get a gasoline generator and install some electrical appliances in the domain. Some air conditioning, a fridge, a washing machine, and so on. However, after researching, he realized that to maintain the entire set of generators, along with the circuits, appliances, and all the trivial matters, he would need a few professional electricians. Yan Xing alone could not complete the electrification of the domain. Therefore, in the end, he bought a set of solar power systems, enough to power the drone and the monitoring room, and to charge his mobile phone for playing match-three games.

Hot? Aren’t there maids for that!

Clothes dirty? Aren’t there maids for that!

Yan Xing, dressed in beachwear and wearing sunglasses, lay under a sun umbrella on a lounge chair. In a bucket on the ground beside him, there were chilled beers. On a small side table, there were cut fruits. The maid Donna was fanning Yan Xing at his side. Eddie led five heavily armored spearmen standing around, guarding their master.

Gao Sipa and Lao Hansi took turns reporting to Yan Xing about the current resources and construction progress of the domain. Lao Hansi also handed over the new week’s taxes to Yan Xing.

Not far away, a scene of labor unfolded. The domain had been upgraded to town level, unlocking many functional buildings, and there was much to be built. Additionally, the first phase of the domain’s Moat construction was completed. A ditch three meters wide and two meters deep, complemented with a ring of barbed wire, formed the outermost defense layer of the Eternal Domain. Next, the plan was to continue widening and deepening the ditch, then introduce running water to turn it into a Moat. The barbed wire would gradually be replaced by brick and cement walls.

There was so much to do...

The domain’s construction still needed more workers!

Yan Xing wondered where the Clan Leaders of the Werewolf Tribe who came for the meeting had reached. He knew that the Werewolf Clan Leaders had taken the initiative to gather at the Red Mud Wetland first, and then proceed together to the Eternal Domain on the appointed meeting date. Today was the day set by Yan Xing for the meeting. The Werewolf Warriors from the Red Mud Wetland who had come ahead to report had already delivered the message. The Clan Leaders from the various tribes, led by Duan’er, were on their way to the Eternal Domain.

Now that the drone is out, I’ll see where the Werewolf Clan Leaders have gotten to. I should prepare the welcoming ceremony in advance.

Yan Xing held his phone in both hands, the screen showing the grassland footage captured by the drone’s camera. The pixel resolution was incredibly high, and it included a dynamic capture system. It could not only spot herds of antelopes running on the grassland but also immediately lock on and track a rabbit as soon as it revealed itself.

Has technology become this impressive already?

As Yan Xing controlled the drone to fly high in the sky, he couldn’t help but marvel while watching the footage on his phone.

This gadget is awesome.

I must get more of these if conditions allow in the future.

He continued to operate the drone. Before Yan Xing had a chance to notice, the drone had already captured large-scale movements at the edge of the footage.

Found them!

However... that troop seems to consist of more than just Werewolves.

When Yan Xing directed the drone to fly above the marching group, he saw that the troop included not only Werewolves but also Orcs on wolf mounts and some human mercenaries.

They look fiercely imposing.

These newcomers mean trouble!

Could these Werewolves be traitors, leading Orcs and human mercenaries to attack my domain?

But that can’t be right!

I’ve traded agarwood for food at a 200-to-1 ratio with the Werewolves; for them, it’s practically like getting food for free.

It’s a long-term, mutually beneficial deal for both sides. There’s no need to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs.

Besides, even if the Werewolves were shortsighted enough to attack the Eternal Domain, they wouldn’t be so foolish as to ask Orcs and human mercenaries for help.

Wouldn’t it be better to keep all the spoils for themselves?

When things are this out of the ordinary, there’s usually a catch.

Yan Xing believed that the Werewolves had no motive to attack the Eternal Domain. The Werewolves of Red Mud Wetland and Stenchwater Forest were well aware that the Eternal Domain could fundamentally change the difficult situation the Werewolf Tribe currently faced.

They certainly wouldn’t do something so self-destructive.

Based on this analysis, the Werewolves must be coming to the Eternal Domain for the grand assembly.

As for why they’re walking together with Orcs and human mercenaries...

Hahaha, interesting, very interesting.

"Our Werewolf friends are nearly here! Everyone in the Eternal Domain, prepare for the opening ceremony of the Werewolf Clan Leader assembly at the southern edge of Thunderous Swamp," commanded Yan Xing as he stood up from his lounge chair. He then said to Donna, "Go fetch my armor, and help your lord change."

Following Yan Xing’s order, all the subjects in the Eternal Domain immediately began preparations for the opening ceremony. Children held fresh flowers, farmers waved flags, and a red carpet stretched from the assembly venue all the way to the domain’s gate. Heavy spearmen marched out of the domain in time with the drumbeat, then stood imposingly on either side of the red carpet. Light Armored Werewolf Warriors, holding trumpets, lined up between every two heavy spearmen. Trucks, driven by drivers Yan Xing had trained, also rolled out; Archers stood in their open cargo beds. They wore scale armor and held bows, with boxes of arrows behind them. This batch of arrows was specially purchased by Yan Xing—some were tipped with lethal hardened steel arrowheads, while others were designed to release colored smoke.

Yan Xing, now adorned in his armor and mounted on a white steed covered in white armor, slowly crossed the drawbridge over the Moat to the forefront of the welcoming team. The atmosphere lights were turned on, and ribbons fluttered in the breeze. Around the grasslands, the wind caused the grass to undulate like waves. In the azure sky, the low-hanging white clouds seemed almost within reach. The air was so fresh; breathing it in was utterly refreshing.

At this moment, Yan Xing had already seen the Werewolf Warrior who came to deliver the message, and everything was just as he had expected.

Alas...

Some wars are just so full of drama.

It seems the labor shortage in the Eternal Domain might be alleviated to some extent.

Yan Xing looked forward with anticipation...

The attacking army was rapidly advancing toward them.