Hearing Duan's answer, Cao Xing fell silent for a moment before saying, "I support your idea."
"Not only that, I acknowledge your ambition, and I'll reward you for it as well."
As he spoke, Cao Xing directly took seven Beginner Power Hearts from his backpack.
These basic breakthrough items were no longer very useful to him.
He had accumulated more than two hundred of them from the earlier monster grinding.
At that moment, the hundreds of people present stared blankly at the crystals in Cao Xing's hand.
This included the witch Franciska, the Psychic Empress Victoria, and the Holy Light Priestess Isabelle.
"L-Lord... Lord..."
Duan's voice was filled with extreme unease.
"No need to say anything."
Cao Xing said directly, "After spending so much time together, you should know what kind of person I am."
"In this territory, everyone has a path to advancement. That's something I've always worked toward."
"I'm not worried that you'll harbor thoughts of rebellion."
"I also believe in your absolute loyalty to the territory. Those who are disloyal to it will not receive my cultivation either."
"So now, accept these Hearts of Strength and break through."
Cao Xing's words completely dispelled the concerns in these Polar People's hearts.
Just as he had said, through their previous time together, they had come to understand their lord's character.
In this territory, as long as your abilities were outstanding enough, you would receive resources and support.
Even if you were merely an ordinary knight, an ordinary soldier, or even one of the Polar People.
With this lord's help, you could transcend your station and obtain even greater power!
Everyone present had witnessed and experienced this personally.
Duan raised both hands above his head and respectfully accepted the Heart of Strength from Cao Xing.
"Thank you, kind and generous