Ice Peak City Refugees, Otherworldly Ghosts

The next day...

Cao Xing woke up from his sleep.

At this moment, he found that the bedside was empty, and the familiar scent of a woman still lingered.

He looked up and saw a beautiful figure squatting by the stove, preparing breakfast.

This scene made Cao Xing feel a sense of unreality.

Having been in this world for two days, everything had overturned his imagination.

Liu Muxue seemed to notice that Cao Xing had woken up, her expression shy.

"A Xing... you're awake..."

"Wait a moment, breakfast will be ready soon."

Having just experienced intimacy, Liu Muxue's face had a moving blush, along with a hint of innocence.

She seemed to have quickly settled into her role.

Then, Liu Muxue brought a bowl of fragrant meat soup to Cao Xing.

Cao Xing took a sip and praised, "It tastes good, Muxue."

"Really? Hehe..."

Liu Muxue giggled, "Then drink more."

Cao Xing nodded.

Seeing Cao Xing finish the soup in front of her, Liu Muxue's face showed a smile of satisfaction.

A moment later, she suddenly became a little sad.

"A Xing... last night's cold snap seems to have frozen many people to death again..."

Cao Xing pondered for a moment and clicked on the Area Channel.

District 174 Channel Online Users: 37104/40173

Compared to yesterday, over a thousand more people had died.

Although the death rate had decreased significantly.

But if they continued to die at this rate, humanity wouldn't last much longer.

Liu Muxue said with some worry, "A Xing, do you think we will survive?"

Hearing this, Cao Xing nodded solemnly, "Yes, we will survive together."

"Not only will we survive, but we will also live well in this world."

Liu Muxue nodded after hearing this, "Mhm!"

After finishing breakfast, Cao Xing stood up full of energy.

Compared to yesterday, Cao Xing had gained another goal.

That was, to lead Liu Muxue to survive in this world.

He pushed open the door of the Lord's Hut.

Eight Polar Humans and Ilena were already waiting at the door.

As for Assam, he had woken up early and gone to carry out the task Cao Xing had given him: to scout the surrounding environment.

Seeing Cao Xing emerge, the group of Polar Humans spoke in unison, "Lord is well!"

"Second Lord, good morning."

Liu Muxue stood gracefully beside Cao Xing, waiting for Cao Xing's orders.

Cao Xing nodded and said, "Today, your main task is to build territory buildings."

"Da Zhuang and Er Zhuang, focus all your efforts on upgrading the Camp Bonfire."

"San Zhuang and Si Zhuang, hurry up and build the Tailor Shop."

"Wu Zhuang to Ba Zhuang, your task is to build the Blacksmith Shop and more Small Shelters."

"Do you all understand?"

The eight Polar Humans immediately straightened their bodies and nodded, "Understood, Lord!"

Then, they began to clang and bang as Cao Xing had instructed.

At this moment, Cao Xing faced a problem.

That was, the territory was short-handed.

There were many buildings he wanted to build, such as the Blacksmith Shop, Primary Elemental Arrow Tower, Tailor Shop, and so on...

But there were only 8 Polar Humans, and they couldn't handle it all.

Cao Xing sighed, "It's a waste to have so many resources in hand and not be able to convert them into combat power."

"I'll think of a way later to see if I can recruit some civilians."

Cao Xing shook his head and continued to examine the two new skill books and equipment he had acquired yesterday.

Ice Cone Technique: Consumes a certain amount of Spirit to condense 1-3 ice cones, dealing Magic Damage equal to 0.8 times Spirit to enemies. Has a 30% chance to cause a 1-second freeze effect. Cooldown: 30 seconds. Aurora Blessing: Condenses the power of the aurora and attaches it to the weapon. Melee attacks deal additional Light Attribute Damage equal to 0.8 times Spirit to enemies. Effect lasts for 60 seconds. Cooldown: 120 seconds.

These two skills were one for Cao Xing's attack and one for Liu Muxue's blessing.

Both effects were quite good.

Especially the Aurora Blessing skill, once Liu Muxue's attributes increased, it would greatly enhance the output of the Territory's troops.

He continued to examine further.

Black Iron Plate Armor (Green)

Quality: Fine Armor: 13-15

Additional Effect ①: Constitution +5

Additional Effect ②: Primary Shock Absorption (When attacking, reduces the knockback effect caused by the opponent's 20 Strength)

"Not bad, the attributes of this plate armor are also very strong. It's perfect for Muxue!"

As an Aurora Knight, tanking monsters was naturally the most important role.

With the 'Primary Shock Absorption' effect, Liu Muxue could deal with stronger monsters without being knocked back.

Next, was the last blueprint.

Soldier Standard Longsword Blueprint (Green): After learning, weapons can be forged in the Blacksmith Shop using materials.

Forging Requirements: Blacksmith Shop Level 1, Iron * 20, Wood * 2...

Cao Xing pondered, "With the blueprint, we can mass-forge weapons and then create an armed force of our own."

"However, an armed force requires a large number of troops, and we also need to build barracks and train them using training scrolls."

"And I only have 8 Polar Humans on hand, and they are currently needed for work, so they definitely can't be trained into combat units."

"So, I'll put this matter aside for now."

After reviewing these items, Cao Xing felt a bit bored.

It was around noon.

Cao Xing noticed a figure appearing in the distant snow, heading towards his camp.

It was Assam, riding a Frost Wolf.

What Cao Xing found strange was that behind him followed three slender-looking humans, who appeared to be women.

Cao Xing walked over immediately.

"Assam, who are these people?"

Assam leaped off the Frost Wolf's back and said respectfully, "Lord, these people are refugees who escaped from Ice Peak City."

"Ice Peak City?"

Assam nodded, "Yes, Lord. It's a town thousands of kilometers away from us, but it was conquered by an army of Otherworldly Ghosts."

"These three barely managed to escape from Ice Peak City, and then encountered Rangers in the snow. After I rescued them, they are now homeless."

Cao Xing mused, so they were natives of this world.

Yes, besides the humans from Earth, this world also had many native races.

Besides the Polar Humans who lived underground year-round, there were also humans living on the surface, the Asura Clan who worshipped machinery and gunpowder, the Icefield Giant Clan who revered war and strength, and so on...

Assam seemed to have a moment of compassion and suggested, "Lord, our Territory needs more manpower."

"These three refugees can help us better develop the Territory."

Beside them, the three human women's eyes showed anticipation.

They seemed to know that Cao Xing was the one in charge of this Territory.

Thus, the three refugees prostrated themselves and said respectfully, "Lord, please take us in, homeless as we are."

"We are willing to offer you everything."

Cao Xing was stunned, his expression a little strange.

Even Liu Muxue beside him looked at Cao Xing with anticipation, seemingly hoping he would take in these three refugees.

Assam was right; he indeed needed more manpower.

So, Cao Xing asked, "Can you cook?"

The three refugees exchanged glances, then quickly nodded, "Yes! We can!"

Cao Xing nodded, "Alright, from now on, cooking will be your responsibility."

"In your spare time, you will also need to help the other Polar Humans collect resources and build the Territory. Do you have any problems with that?"

"No, respected Lord."

Cao Xing: "Very good, then welcome to our Territory."

Cao Xing sent them a recruitment request.

Recruitment successful: Jasmine, Tulip, Sapphire have joined your Territory. Territory population +3.