Chapter 447 - 314: Four-Way Melee (15)
Chapter 447: Chapter 314: Four-Way Melee (15)
A hot spring that can accommodate 500 people is sorely needed.
Although the two territories currently have fewer than 500 people, the population is bound to increase gradually over time.
When that happens, the Carefree Spring will no longer be enough.
The Ice Water Hot Spring and the Sauna Hot Spring—one cold, one hot—would be perfect for dealing with scorching summers and frigid winters, respectively.
’In the summer, people can go to the Ice Water Hot Spring to cool off.’
’You could even chill watermelons in it. Pulling one out to eat later would be absolutely perfect.’
’In the winter, they could go to the Sauna Hot Spring.’
’Getting all steamy and working up a good sweat would be a real treat.’
’And if it snowed, it would be like a fairy tale.’
’That settles it. These three it is!’
’As for the quantity...’
’I’ll allocate two Ice Water Hot Springs, two Sauna Hot Springs, and six large hot springs.’
’We don’t need that many large hot springs for now, so I can assign one to the Feathered Oxen.’
’After all, the Effect of the springs works on animals too.’
’If the Feathered Oxen are happy, they might put on weight faster and produce more milk.’
’Giving them various Bonuses could also make the Male Feathered Oxen rest less and work more.’
’Plus, the Naga Warriors and Harpies could use them too.’
’Let them enjoy the fruits of "Technology" as well.’
’I’m not sure if the 200 Flower Demons can go in. They’re so small, and they have those big wings.’
’It would be terrible if they drowned.’
’I’ll have to ask them later.’
He initiated the data conversion.
[Current data has a high degree of compatibility. Transfer success rate is 55%. Confirm?]
’Consume 5 Technology Points. Confirm.’
[Your expansion is as follows:]
[3. Large Hot Spring] ×6
[4. Ice Water Hot Spring] ×2
[5. Sauna Hot Spring] ×2
[Confirm?]
He confirmed again.
[The selected location is obstructed by other Buildings. Expansion is not possible. Please select a new location.]
The Carefree Spring was currently situated in the very center of Penglai Village.
It was surrounded by a ring of other Buildings.
Naturally, there wasn’t enough space to build so many new hot springs there.
The area around Penglai Village was now a wide-open plain.
The trees had long since been cleared by Qi Yue and Lin Mei’s Chopping team.
Zhao Chi chose a spot to the south.
The southern side got more sun.
’Sunbathing while soaking in a hot spring would definitely be delightful.’
[The scale of the current Building is large. This will require the consumption of 38 Speed Building Talismans. Confirm?]
’What the hell!’
’Thirty-eight Speed Building Talismans?’
’Isn’t that way too many?’
’It looks like even though I transferred the data, I still have to pay the Speed Building Talisman cost for each individual hot spring to build them quickly.’
Zhao Chi didn’t have that many; he only had seven left.
’That’s nowhere near enough.’
’I’ll go buy more after the battle is over.’
’It should be over soon.’
Zhao Chi teleported back to Peach Blossom Village.
The transportation of goods was still underway. Gu Qing had put the Beastman captives to work, having them join the transport crews.
This included the Beastman Soldiers.
Although it was risky, seeing their expressions, Zhao Chi knew they wouldn’t dare resist.
Even though the Beastmen were burly and far more Sturdy than the women—their physiques weren’t even in the same league—they were all completely dumbfounded.
They stared blankly as the female villagers shouldered massive sacks and pulled heavy carts, transporting everything with surprising speed.
They could hardly believe their eyes.
A few of the Beastmen tried to do the same, but two of them were crushed flat by the weight.
Another two rolled down the mountain and had to be rescued by Gu Qing.
After all, the Peach Blossom Human Race’s carrying ability had been massively Enhanced. How could these Beastmen possibly compare?
Having witnessed this, the Beastmen became incredibly docile. They all worked obediently, and not a single one entertained any thoughts of rebellion.
「About 1 hour later.」
The looting of Huang Bian’s territory was complete.
Technically speaking, the Buildings here were all made of wood; he could dismantle them and bring them back for firewood.
After a moment of consideration, Zhao Chi decided against it.
’Ordinary wood isn’t valuable, and firewood is even cheaper.’
’If it’s just for firewood, then I’ll pass.’
’I’m not as poor as I used to be. I have the money and the means now; no need to be *that* frugal.’
’I won’t waste the Time on it.’
Once everyone had returned to Peach Blossom Village, Zhao Chi activated the interface for Huang Bian’s territory.
[The Lord of this territory is deceased. Please select an option.]
[1. Occupy]
[2. Vassalize]
[3. Destroy]
Huang Bian had been part of the Celestial King Army, so Zhao Chi could either occupy or vassalize his territory.
Either option would be perfectly legitimate.
But he chose neither to occupy nor to vassalize. He still chose to destroy it.
’After all, there’s no need.’
’Huang Bian’s territory is just barren mountains. It has some minerals, but the air quality is terrible.’
’If I occupied it, our territories would connect, and it would just drag down the living environment of Peach Blossom Village.’
’Vassalizing it is even more pointless.’
He chose to destroy it.
Besides, destroying it offered a chance to obtain a Racial Bloodline or a World Stone.
The chances were low, but it was worth a shot.
[Target territory has been destroyed.]
[You have obtained the following items:]
[Territory Configuration Points ×10]
[Technology Improvement Points ×6]
[Racial Improvement Points ×7]
’No luck!’
’No matter, this is more than enough.’
The moment Huang Bian’s territory was destroyed, the fog walls closed in.
Peach Blossom Village was sealed once more.
Only now was Zhao Chi’s battle truly and completely over.
A flood of messages came from the system.
Just as Zhao Chi was about to read them, Qi Yue suddenly rushed over.
"My Lord, my Talent was promoted! Quick, take a look."
she said, her face alight with joy and excitement.
Zhao Chi smiled. "Alright, I’ll take a look at your Talent first."
He opened Qi Yue’s personal interface.
[Talent] Exclusive Ripping
[Level] B Level (Upgradeable)
[Effect] 1. Each Attack on a single target increases your Attack by 10%. This bonus resets after combat.
[Effect] 2. Attack speed +40%.
The Talent had certainly changed.
The values were double what they were before.
’With Qi Yue using her three arms to perform Continuous Dance, she could land nine strikes.’