Fallen Bandit Camp

[Moon Spring Water: The Moon Well can produce 1.2L of Moon Spring Water every day. The spring water possesses the power of moonlight, capable of healing wounds and restoring energy.]

Zong Shen looked at the Moon Spring Water trickling out from the Moon Well and nodded with satisfaction.

This was a precious treasure.

It absolutely could not be lost.

If the Spring of the Moon Well skill is not activated, the Moon Well only produces 50ml of spring water per hour, which is less than 1ml per minute.

In this short amount of time, the amount of Moon Spring Water produced wasn't even enough for Zong Shen to take a single sip.

Zong Shen decided to continue heading out to hunt for treasure.

At this moment, the Wolf Cavalry had not yet returned from their exploration.

Zong Shen absolutely could not just sit around and wait.

As for those three silly farmers, seeing Zong Shen dig up some soil and summon a Night Huntress had scared them into working even harder.

The Night Elf is one of the ancient and powerful races on this continent.

They belong to one of the powerful branches of the Elf race.

In addition, there are Light-Shadow Elves, Blood Elves, High Elves, as well as the half-fish, half-elf Naga, and so on.

However, with the end of the Ten Thousand Year Epic War, the ancient races have one after another fallen and faded from the stage; the continent now has new masters and different factions.

As native farmers, Tie Zhu and the others were actually unwilling and reluctant to serve Zong Shen, this half-baked lord who had suddenly appeared.

But now, seeing that Zong Shen had actually summoned a Night Huntress, an ancient unit that had disappeared for many years, they couldn't help but look at Zong Shen with newfound respect.

Respect comes from strength.

And the current Zong Shen already had the strength to make them completely submit.

[Due to your rapid increase in strength]

[Farmer Tie Zhu's loyalty to you has increased by 5 points, current loyalty 83]

[Farmer Er Gou's loyalty to you has increased by 5 points, current loyalty 83]

[Farmer Gou Dan's loyalty to you has increased by 5 points, current loyalty 83]

The loyalty of the three silly farmers had increased once again.

In fact, ever since he chose his background and appeared here, Zong Shen had already sensed that these three silly farmers were not quite right.

They gave off a strong feeling of just going through the motions with him.

It was as if someone were forcing them onto the stage, compelling them to pledge their loyalty.

It seemed that when it came time to rest tonight, he would have to have a talk with them.

The time was still early.

The previous bout of digging and treasure hunting had only taken about an hour.

Zong Shen decided to keep up the momentum and continue exploring outside.

Now, there was still the issue of finding a safe water source.

The initial water supply consisted of only one clay pot.

Aside from the three silly farmers, Zong Shen now had Colby and Luna under his command.

Furthermore, there was a Black Panther and a Giant Wolf that needed to be fed.

Although the Moon Well could produce 1.2 liters of Moon Spring Water every day, it was still a bit too extravagant for Zong Shen to use for daily drinking.

As long as it was used properly, this Moon Spring Water was definitely something that could save lives.

Therefore, finding a water source had become an urgent task.

As for the territory, Zong Shen was not worried.

Those three silly farmers were top-tier at running for their lives, and the territory was in a three-day Newbie Protection Period; as long as they retreated into the small courtyard, they could withstand any threat.

"Luna, let's go out for a ride."

"I want to find a safe water source for the territory."

Zong Shen mounted the Old Travel Horse.

Possessing 2 points in the Riding skill, he was capable enough to handle this somewhat aged horse.

Upon hearing this, Luna said nothing more, simply placing one hand over her chest and bowing.

Riding the Black Panther, she followed behind Zong Shen as they left the small courtyard.

This was a vast grassland with flat terrain, and with the clear weather, one could see conditions ten or twenty miles away at a glance.

Aside from some patches of dense grass, the view was almost entirely unobstructed.

Trees were sparsely scattered across the grassland.

Directly facing the main gate.

Looking into the distance, he seemed to be able to see a continuous mountain range, though it was too far away for Zong Shen to see clearly.

This direction was exactly the one the Wolf Cavalry was exploring.

Zong Shen decided to switch to the opposite direction, heading toward the back of the courtyard.

That area was the depths of the pasture.

To Zong Shen's eyes, there was nothing unusual within his field of vision.

However, Luna's eyesight was clearly much better.

Just as Zong Shen was preparing to ask the Strategy Module if there were any treasures nearby, Luna had already made a discovery.

"Lord, about thirty miles ahead, there is smoke rising from a campfire..."

"Oh? A campfire?"

"Could it be other lords?"

Zong Shen asked, immediately perking up.

However, Luna shook her head.

"No, those people have set up simple tents; they look like refugees."

Hearing Luna's answer, Zong Shen felt a wave of disappointment.

But he still decided to go and take a look.

Even if they were refugees, they were still natives of this world.

Zong Shen nudged his horse's flanks, and the travel horse began to trot with a rhythmic clip-clop.

With a speed of 4 points, it wasn't actually slow.

Luna rode the Black Panther, following closely behind Zong Shen at a light jog.

About half an hour later, Zong Shen finally arrived near this dilapidated little camp.

The camp was pitifully crude.

Three or five pieces of white canvas formed a few simple tents.

In the center of the camp, a bonfire was burning.

A dozen or so raggedly dressed people sat around the fire, seemingly roasting some kind of meat.

Every one of them was carrying a blade or a sword.

These weapons were tattered and on the verge of falling apart.

Zong Shen even caught a glimpse of one person carrying a rusted, dilapidated sickle.

It was as shabby as shabby could get.

Zong Shen had originally thought he was down on his luck, but after seeing the equipment of these people, he realized what true destitution looked like.

Near this crude camp, there were large piles of white bones.

Strange, very strange.

Every person's face wore an expression of numbness.

Suddenly, the Black Panther beneath Luna began to bare its teeth at the camp, appearing somewhat agitated and restless.

"My Lord, there is a scent of blood in the camp, a very strong scent of blood..."

Luna furrowed her brows slightly, her eyes scanning the strange camp with vigilance.

Hearing Luna say this, Zong Shen narrowed his eyes as well.

Immediately, golden Strategy Guide text emerged.

(This is a group of cruel bandits whose hearts have completely fallen into depravity. It is recommended to either wipe them out or take them captive; you will obtain a stash of supplies and some unexpected gains.)

Zong Shen turned his head and suddenly asked.

"Luna, this is a group of bandits. Are you confident you can deal with them?"

Zong Shen turned to face Luna as he asked.

If Luna couldn't handle this group of bandits, then it was time to beat a hasty retreat.

However, he saw that Luna's gaze was sharp as she stared at the bandits; it was the look of a hunter eyeing her prey.

"Not worth mentioning."

Hearing Luna say this, Zong Shen nodded.

"Then let us head over."

Night Huntress Luna placed one hand over her chest.

"As you wish, great Lord!"

"My strength belongs to you!"