Chapter 104
[Bonfire effect: Increases the temperature of an area with a diameter of 400 meters and dispels fog]
[Additional Effect: Embers of the Long Night (Within the flame's range, all friendly units absorb Soul Stone at a speed increased by 10%)]
(Note: For each level increase of the Great Bonfire, the acceleration effect of the Embers of the Long Night increases by 10%, up to a maximum of 50%)
[Upgrade materials required: Soul Stone *500, Vinar Silver Coin *500, Black Crystal *50, Black Spirit Wood *1]
"Huh? It can actually speed up the absorption of Soul Stone! This ability is great!"
Shen Xing's eyes brightened slightly. He had just been thinking that the soldiers were absorbing Soul Stone too slowly, so this function came at just the right time.
However, the current bonus is only 10%, which is not very noticeable and requires further upgrades.
Then, he took out a second prop from his backpack: an ancient parchment.
[Windmill Blueprint]
[Quality: Green]
[Type: Architectural Drawings]
[Floor area: 28 square meters]
[Building Effect: A windmill can be constructed, using wind power or consuming Soul Stone to drive the windmill and rotate the millstone for flour processing or irrigation.]
[Consumption: 24 hours / 3~10 Soul Stone (depending on the wind direction of the day)]
[Materials required for construction: 100 Stones, 100 Wood, 30 Soul Stone, 10 Black Crystal]
(Note: "Rumor has it that a life-sucking succubus might be hiding in your mill.")
"Extremely useful blueprints, almost essential for every territory in the early stages."
In the Land of Mist before the industrial age, such automated devices are a real 'power source,' comparable to humans mastering electricity.
Workers no longer need to manually push the millstone, saving a significant amount of labor.
Shen Xing pushed the wheelchair to the outside of the southern city wall of the territory.
The slave laborers were still working diligently, turning over the land and laying red soil.
After a day's work, they have cultivated about two acres of square-shaped fertile land.
When the slave saw him arrive on Monday, he immediately greeted him respectfully, but his hands did not stop moving in the slightest.
Shen Xing nodded in response, and then built a windmill on each side of the fertile field.
[Under construction, time remaining: 12 hours 43 minutes...]
"Next, let's find a place to put that food processing plant."
He opened his right hand, and a floating sphere of light appeared, with the outline of a factory faintly visible inside.
[Mysterious Building - Food Processing Plant]
[Quality: Purple (Rare)]
[Can be placed directly in the territory, but at least 180 square meters of open space must be reserved.]
[Architectural Effects: Various food processing activities can be carried out within it, including: bread baking, smoked meat jerky, dairy fermentation, etc.]
(Note: Food is the most important thing for people, and delicious food can keep soldiers motivated every day.)
"With this processing plant, the variety of food available in our territory will be much greater."
"Of course, this is on the premise that enough food ingredients can be found."
Shen Xing pushed his wheelchair to the center of the territory, a little distance from the Moon Well, and then clicked 'Place'.
The ball of light in his hand slowly rotated and rose into the air, transforming into an ancient-style building about six meters high, constructed of bricks, stones, and wood.
"Boom..."
With a slight tremor in the ground, the entire processing plant landed steadily, with two chimneys stretching diagonally towards the sky.
"Clap clap!"
Shen Xing clapped his hands, then pushed his wheelchair to the orc hut and opened the upgrade interface.
[Consumes materials: Soul Stone *500, Vinar Silver Coin *500, Food*500, Green Crystals*100, to upgrade the Orc Barracks to Common ★★★]
"The materials required to upgrade from two stars to three stars are outrageous. And this is just the Common level; the materials needed for the Elite Rank will probably be even more outrageous."
Shen Xing sighed, then clicked 'OK'.
[Upgrading in progress, estimated time: 17 hours 52 minutes...]
The entire orc hut was enveloped in white light, and its interior seemed to be undergoing a dramatic transformation.
"17 hours, not bad."
"Tomorrow we can use the upgrade stone to directly upgrade the barracks to Elite One Star."
Of the three treasures that were teleported in today, only the last one, the [Flame Mage Handbook], remains unused.
Besides this manual, Shen Xing also has three other upgrade materials: [Monster Bird Talon] and [Black Moon Broken Blade].
"The last two upgrade materials are for Fried Chicken and Xiao Hei. I wonder what level those two are now."
Shen Xing opened the territory interface and glanced at the member levels.
The Fried Chicken is currently at level 7, and it will probably take another three or four days to reach level 9.
Xiao Hei did level up once, but it's only level 6 now, and it will take another five or six days to reach level 9.
"It seems that the only one who can use advanced materials to break through now is the new hero Leina."
Shen Xing closed the territory interface and then went to the north side of the territory.
On the city wall, a tall figure stood quietly, gazing at the churning mist in the distance.
A pair of amber eyes revealed a sense of confusion, as if she were lost in thought.
A gentle breeze blew by, stirring her fiery red hair.
Sensing the movement behind her, Leina snapped out of her thoughts and gracefully leaped down from the city wall.
"May you be well, my lord." She pressed her collar and bowed slightly.
Shen Xing nodded slightly and asked, "How are you? Are you settling in well here?"
"It's fine, thank you for taking care of me."
Leina spoke calmly and acted with poise, exuding a unique and aloof air.
After a pause, she tentatively asked, "Is there anything I can do for you?"
"There is something I need you to do, but not now."
Shen Xing leaned back in his wheelchair and calmly asked, "Before that, I'd like to ask you a question."
Leina looked up. "Excuse me?"
"I'm a little curious, why didn't the previous lord give you a chance to break through to the Transcendent?"
Even if Gideon is stupid, he wouldn't be foolish enough to abandon a powerful hero and instead focus on developing that werewolf.
Moreover, with his wealth, buying a Flame Mage Handbook wouldn't be a problem at all.
Therefore, there must be some hidden story behind this.
Leina pursed her lips and remained silent for a long time.
Then, as if making a decision, he slowly spoke, "Because... I'm unwilling to help him fight against the other lords."
"Furthermore, I told him that I wouldn't use any fire magic."
"No fire spells?" Shen Xing was confused and asked, "Why?"
A bitter smile appeared on Leina's lips as she gently shook her head, seemingly unwilling to offer any further explanation.
After a moment's thought, Shen Xing understood why Gideon wasn't going to train her.
This woman possesses immense skills and fire power, yet she refuses to use them.
It's like a martial arts master crippling himself; his combat strength might not even be as good as that of Common soldier of the same rank.
No lord would invest too many resources in her, because they wouldn't see any return.
"Are you experiencing some kind of physical problem? Or is using this power having some kind of effect on you?" Shen Xing asked again.
"No..." Leina gently shook her head. "I swore that I would never again use such sinful flames."
"If you cannot accept this, you may expel me from your territory."
Shen Xing remained silent, knowing he couldn't persuade this woman.
Then, he took something out of his backpack and threw it over.
Leina caught it instinctively.
When she saw what was in her hand, she was stunned.
"Even if you give me such an advanced treasure, I will not break my vow." Leina looked up at the man in the wheelchair, her voice trembling but firm.
"Whatever," Shen Xing replied casually. "As long as you help me work diligently, these things don't matter."
Just kidding, he wouldn't banish such a powerful hero.
Even if she doesn't want to take action, just one [Flame Aura] can bring a huge boost to the territory's combat power.
Furthermore, due to the hero's characteristics, she can also be sent out to explore the fog and collect resources.
Lord Shen doesn't keep idle people around; he has plenty of ways to let you realize your value.
Leina gave the man before her a deep look, removed her hood, and bowed slightly. "Thank you for your gift. May the Goddess Heral bless you."
Her full head of red hair cascaded down like a waterfall, obscuring her fair and delicate face.
Shen Xing didn't say much, but instead urged her to break through as soon as possible.
Then he went to the western entrance of the village, the place where Hellscream often stayed.
Open the talent interface and start completing daily tasks.
[Use 'Life-Sacrifice Evolution' to upgrade the territory orc 'Hellscream' to Boss One Star ★★?]
[Note: This evolution requires sacrificing 100 Agility.]