Zhang Yang made three circuits around the area three to five hundred li beyond his stronghold, only returning on the fifth day.
On the way back, he had hoped to see the soldiers trained by the Wu father and son patrolling and standing guard. He had even hoped that some hidden sentry might discover him. In the end, there was nothing.
It was not until he passed through the vast, dense forest and the view suddenly opened up that a massive city gate appeared before him. Ten months had passed, and the main structure of the Level 6 Royal City had long since been completed. Some regional facilities had even been put into use early on. For example, the royal city's grain storage system had been completed in the first month, ensuring that most of the grain and supplies could be safely transferred before the rainy season arrived.
"Your subject, Wu Lei!"
"Your subject, Wu Ya!"
"We pay our respects to the lord."
Only after Zhang Yang reached the city gate did the Wu father and son hurriedly hurry over upon hearing the news. It seemed they had not arranged any patrols or sentries outside at all. Were they too confident, or were they simply even more confident in this royal city?
"Rise. The two of you have worked hard." Zhang Yang still wore a smile. What interested him more now was what this Level 6 Royal City, which had consumed such enormous resources, actually looked like.
"Lord, you have been away for ten months. There are many important matters requiring your approval."
Wu Lei spoke up at this point.
"Speak."
"Yes, Lord. I completed the Conscription Quest four months ago, successfully recruiting ten thousand refugees and returning with three thousand new soldiers. They have all been settled in the