The territory's vigorous development had undoubtedly altered the original fates of many native inhabitants.
Take the little girl before him, Masayi, for example.
Without Zong Shen's intervention, Seaka Bang City would only have marched step by step toward destruction amid the famine.
The refugees there would either starve to death or be forced to leave their homes.
And beyond the city, Bandit Cavalry, robbers, slave traders, and starving magical beasts roaming the wilderness were all threats the refugees had no way to resist.
Some Bandit Cavalry and robbers even took pleasure in cannibalism.
Compared to risking capture by going to villages or settlements to buy food or hunt beasts, robbing and eating people was far more convenient.
So no matter which path she took, Masayi was most likely headed for an unfortunate fate.
But Zong Shen's arrival changed everything.
The territory took in the famine victims from Seaka Bang City and turned them into official residents.
Meals were provided every day.
They could hardly be called luxurious or delicious, but they were more than enough to fill their stomachs.
The territory also provided the famine victims with shelter from the wind and rain and issued them clean clothes.
Full stomachs, warm clothing, and a little place to rest.
For the famine victims of Seaka Bang City, having those three things was like a dream.
Under such circumstances, most of the residents who had joined later, including Masayi, naturally felt grateful toward him.
These residents who had once been famine victims and refugees required little care.
As long as they were guaranteed food and warmth, their loyalty would naturally rise quickly.
The truly troublesome ones were the immigrants from Lentax Great City.
They had no idea what had truly caused Lentax Great City's downfall.
Such as the power struggle between the