Your "Milk Tea" Was Attacked

After saying that, Cao Xing directly blocked him.

Several hundred kilometers away from Cao Xing, a human survivor was just about to send another message when he saw a system notification.

You have been blacklisted by the other party and can no longer communicate.

He froze on the spot, then angrily cursed, "Damn brat!"

After the trade was completed.

Cao Xing first gave the iron sword and iron shield to Liu Muxue.

Then, he began personally teaching Liu Muxue the proper combat stance.

Cao Xing took Liu Muxue's arm and said, "Sister-in-law, hold the shield in your left hand and use your right hand to wield a weapon against the enemy."

"With the iron sword you're using now, just remember three simple moves: thrust, chop, and slash."

Liu Muxue nodded shyly. She awkwardly thrust her sword forward, then looked at Cao Xing.

"Is... is this right?"

Cao Xing looked at her soft, powerless thrust. Not only was it completely lacking in lethality, but somehow, it was also a little cute?

Was she about to perform the Excited Bandit Sword?

Cao Xing shook his head and moved behind Liu Muxue, steadying her shield with one hand while raising her right hand with the other.

"Sister-in-law, your sword stance should look like this."

At that moment, Liu Muxue felt Cao Xing behind her, and her face flushed with embarrassment.

He gripped Liu Muxue's wrist and thrust forward.

The sword cut through the air with a sharp whistle.

"Mmph..."

Liu Muxue let out a soft, coquettish cry.

The movement had been too large, and their bodies pressed tightly together.

Cao Xing could even feel the touch of her round, soft buttocks.

"Ahem!"

Cao Xing hurriedly stepped back half a pace, keeping a safe distance.

Liu Muxue naturally felt their contact from moments ago as well. Her face turned crimson, and even her legs felt a little weak.

But she still gritted her teeth and continued learning.

Cao Xing continued teaching Liu Muxue swordsmanship.

Because she was earnestly absorbing Cao Xing's instruction, Liu Muxue quickly got into the rhythm.

Half an hour later, both of them were lightly sweating before they gradually separated.

Liu Muxue followed Cao Xing's instructions and repeatedly practiced the movements.

Meanwhile, Cao Xing nodded with satisfaction from the side.

Then, he checked his territory's resources.

Food: Bread*45, Snake Meat*10, Wolf Meat*111

Wood*92, Coal*107, Stone*45, Iron*100

Cao Xing thought, "The campfire and furnace consumed quite a bit of coal last night, but they also saved me a lot of wood."

"Now that eight Polar People are gathering resources together, the efficiency is much higher."

"After today, I should be able to build both the tailor shop and blacksmith shop."

Cao Xing nodded in satisfaction.

This progress was still quite fast. While most survivors were still in the exploratory stage, Cao Xing's territory had already begun to take shape.

Next, as long as he continued developing at this pace, it would not be long before he could upgrade his territory and construct more advanced buildings.

Then, he could set up barracks and train these Polar People into combat units!

Combined with Cao Xing's talent, they would become monsters capable of endlessly restoring health!

The future was full of hope!

Just then, a system notification interrupted Cao Xing's thoughts.

Your territory member: Assam is under attack...

Seeing this notification, Cao Xing's heart sank.

Damn! My milk tea... no, my knight was attacked?

Who was it?

After all, Assam was already a level 10 knight. Paired with the Frost Wolf beneath him, he was practically unbeatable below the first tier.

This situation meant that Assam had encountered a powerful enemy!

Liu Muxue, who was nearby, heard the same notification.

She walked to Cao Xing's side, concern appearing in her eyes.

Cao Xing comforted her, "It's fine. Assam has the four permanent effects we gave him. As long as he isn't killed in one hit, his abilities should be enough to keep him alive."

After waiting a few minutes, they did not receive any notification of Assam's death.

Cao Xing secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The two of them watched the direction Assam had left from, hoping he would return safely.

More than ten minutes later, Cao Xing saw a sturdy figure limping back.

It was the Frost Wolf Knight, Assam.

Seeing this, Cao Xing immediately pulled out the Barrett and went over to Assam.

Liu Muxue and Ilena quickly walked over as well.

"What happened?" Cao Xing carried the Barrett on his shoulder, his gaze vigilantly sweeping the surroundings.

Assam jumped down from the Frost Wolf's back, then knelt on one knee. "Lord, I'm deeply sorry!"

"I encountered a powerful enemy outside. Neither Winter nor I could withstand a single strike from it!"

"If not for the power you gave us beforehand, we might not have made it back..."

Hearing this, Cao Xing frowned and looked at the Frost Wolf's status.

He found that Winter's health had changed.

Frost Wolf: Winter Health: 1386/15402

Status: Fracture (Maximum health reduced by 10%, movement speed reduced by 20%)

Cao Xing said, "Tell me exactly what you encountered."

"Yes, Lord!"

Then, Assam began recounting what had happened to them.

After listening, Cao Xing frowned. "You mean that about three kilometers from the camp, there's a powerful snowfield dire bear, and that dire bear can even discharge electricity?"

Assam respectfully replied, "Yes, Lord. That dire bear possesses immense strength. With a single slap, it sent Winter and me flying!"

"It's too powerful. Only a second-tier knight from our tribe could defeat it!"

Cao Xing fell into thought.

A second-tier knight was needed to deal with it. That meant this monster was at least level 10.

And judging from Assam's description, this dire bear could also discharge electricity. It was probably not that simple.

Thinking of this, Cao Xing nodded. "Assam, treat Winter's injuries, then take me to the place where you found the dire bear."

Assam seemed somewhat surprised. "Lord, do you mean... you want to deal with that dire bear?"

Cao Xing shook his head. "I didn't say we have to deal with it. We'll observe its strength first."

The snowfield dire bear was only three kilometers from their camp. That was far too unsettling.

Once the newbie protection period ended in four days, that dire bear could easily destroy Cao Xing's territory!

Moreover, even during the newbie protection period, if the snowfield dire bear approached, it would still pose a serious threat to Cao Xing.

The Polar People gathering resources outside the camp would all fall victim to it.

Even Liu Muxue's eyes filled with worry.

"A-Xing..."

Cao Xing shook his head. "Don't worry, Sister-in-law. We'll just take a look from far away."

"But it shouldn't be a big problem. If it dares come over, I'll put a few holes in its body!"

As he spoke, Cao Xing displayed the Barrett in his hands.

With this powerful weapon, monsters below level 20 were basically no match for him.

Liu Muxue nodded.

Nearby, Assam was already treating the Frost Wolf's fractured injury.

A series of cracking sounds rang out.

"Urgh..."

The Frost Wolf gave a muffled groan, and a -172 damage number appeared above its head.

Before long, green +5, +5 numbers began to pop up one after another.

The Eternal Power talent really was convenient.

Otherwise, with Assam and the Frost Wolf's enormous health pools, recovery would not only consume a great deal of resources, but also take much more time.

Two or three minutes later.

"Lord, Winter has recovered," Assam said respectfully from the side.

Cao Xing nodded. "Now, lead the way."

"As you command, Lord!"

Assam mounted the Frost Wolf again and headed toward the snowy plains.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Heavy footsteps rang out.

Cao Xing led Ilena and Liu Muxue closer.

Half an hour later.

They arrived at the foot of a snow-covered mountain.

Ahead of them, they could vaguely see a deep, dark cave.

A faintly brutal aura seeped out from within.

As they continued approaching, a system notification appeared before them.

Snowfield Dire Bear's Lair (Blue): A powerful creature lives inside. It is the ruler of this area and is extremely dangerous. Please approach with caution!

Cao Xing frowned.

Even the system had warned that it was extremely dangerous. The monster inside was no ordinary threat!

"Lord, do you need me to lure it out?" Frost Wolf Knight Assam volunteered.

Cao Xing asked, "Can you guarantee your own safety?"

Assam nodded. "Winter and I both have the power bestowed upon us by you, Lord. As long as we're careful, escaping won't be a problem."

Cao Xing considered it for a moment, then nodded. "Go ahead."

"As you command!"

Assam rode the Frost Wolf and quickly circled to the other side of the snowy field, roughly five hundred meters away from Cao Xing and the others.

Then, the Frost Wolf beneath him raised its head and let out a howl.

Awooo!!

The sound was loud and piercing!

The next moment, a roar like that of an ancient beast rang out from within the cave.

ROAR!!!

The roar was so powerful that its soundwaves seemed tangible, blasting away the snow near the cave.

Cao Xing and the others all felt a terrifying pressure.

He immediately set up the Barrett and lay prone in the snow.

Just then, Cao Xing suddenly felt the ground beneath him tremble.

Thud! Thud, thud!

It was as though something was rapidly charging toward them.

Then, a massive snow-white creature at least eight meters tall burst out of the cave!

ROAR!!!

Its terrifying roar echoed across the entire snowfield!