At that moment, Cao Xing was truly tempted. He really wanted to take in all these Dryads.
However, there were fourteen Dryads here.
And Cao Xing's territory population was already nearing its limit.
Current population: 41/50
"Still, that isn't a major problem."
"My Lord's Hut will soon be upgraded to Level 2."
"By then, the population limit will double."
Cao Xing looked toward his territory behind him.
Under the construction efforts of four residents,
the Lord's Hut had gradually transformed from a one-story wooden cabin into a two-story stone house, complete with ventilation windows.
Cao Xing took a glance.
Level 1 Lord's Hut: Construction Progress 87
Almost there. It would probably only take another half hour to finish.
Thus, Cao Xing asked, "I can take in these Dryads."
Upon hearing that, not only did the merchant Hilton react,
but joy also appeared on the faces of those Dryads.
"Sir Hilton, what price are you offering for these Dryads?"
Hilton pondered briefly. "The Dryads are a powerful race, and they possess considerable combat talent."
"There are fourteen Dryads here. At market price, they would be around 5,000 Crown coins each..."
"Fourteen Dryads would come to 70,000 Crown coins. With a discount for you, it will be 65,000 Crown coins."
"Lord Cao Xing, what do you think?"
Cao Xing grumbled inwardly. So expensive!
After all, even if he went into the city to buy ordinary human slaves, they would only cost around one or two thousand Crown coins.
This price was three or four times higher.
Sure enough, the Black Lion Merchant Guild was willing to take in Dryads, but they still made enormous profits off them.
Still, considering the Dryads' special nature, Cao Xing nodded.
"That works. Besides that, I also need one hundred 12.7mm bullets and a bottle of Vitality