Inside the Heroic Spirit Hall, Zhou Bai operated skillfully, quickly summoning the first undead.
【Name: Bayer】
【Race: Undead (Human)】
【Level: 17】
【Identity: Resident of the Undead Kingdom】
【Profession: Swordsman, Mercenary】
【HP: 1700/1700】
【Stamina: 1700/1700】
【Attributes: Constitution (20/20), Intelligence (20/20), Agility (20/20), Defense (20/20)】
【Talent: Command】
【Price: 1 gold coin/month】
Seeing this, Zhou Bai was pleasantly surprised. Mercenaries in this world must be very powerful!
【Spend 1 gold coin per month to hire Swordsman Mercenary Bayer?】
“Yes.”
As the shadow materialized into a tall, sturdy figure clad in armor, wielding a greatsword, a chilling aura radiated from him.
“Kneeling on one knee, Bayer respectfully greeted, ‘Greetings, Lord!’” — a knight’s courtesy, as he was once a knight.
Seeing his attitude, Zhou Bai relaxed a bit. Thankfully, no more disdainful types like Harrison appeared.
“From now on, no need to bow,” she said quickly.
“Understood.” Bayer looked surprised but said no more, standing straight beside Zhou Bai, awaiting orders.
Zhou Bai hadn’t yet decided his role and proceeded to summon the next.
Soon, a new figure appeared.
【Name: Dennis】
【Race: Undead (Human)】
【Level: 11】
【Identity: Resident of the Undead Kingdom】
【Profession: Doctor】
【HP: 1100/1100】
【Stamina: 1100/1100】
【Attributes: Constitution (10/20), Intelligence (15/20), Agility (10/20), Defense (10/20)】
【Talent: Healing】
【Price: 1 gold coin/month】
A doctor!
At this moment, Zhou Bai confirmed what she joked with her father yesterday: the special building—the Heroic Spirit Hall—was indeed for supplying talents to the territory and boosting its strength. It was exactly what the territory needed!
She had to make good use of it.
Doctor Dennis appeared, initially confused but soon showing a hint of joy.
A doctor had little use in the Undead Kingdom but was perfect for a human territory.
“Are you the lord of this territory? Do you have a clinic?” Dennis asked eagerly.
Zhou Bai blinked. “Not yet, but there will be one.”
Dennis was a bit disappointed but realized this was only a level 1 village. Such a low-level territory wouldn’t have a clinic.
Still, having such a special building to summon them might mean something unique.
“I’ll follow your orders,” Dennis said sincerely.
“Our territory just built a barracks. Bayer, you’ll serve there and manage the troops. Dennis, you’ll join the barracks too, accompany soldiers outside to collect herbs, and provide healing when needed,” Zhou Bai quickly decided.
“Understood.” Both replied in unison.
Being under her roof, they had no choice but to obey. Fortunately, Zhou Bai’s arrangements were reasonable.
“Today’s heavy rain makes going out inconvenient. Wait for others to return with materials, then pick them up at the tailor shop. Also, treat me as a normal resident. I’m leaving now!” Zhou Bai said, quickly leaving the hall.
Luckily, few people were in the territory today, mostly in the residential area. Otherwise, she wouldn’t dare come to the Heroic Spirit Hall so openly.
When Bayer and Dennis appeared later, no one would have guessed what was on her head.
Perfect!
Thinking this, Zhou Bai’s steps lightened.
Watching her leave, Bayer and Dennis exchanged glances.
This territory’s lord seemed a bit strange?
They said nothing more and stood at the hall’s entrance, eyes gleaming with joy. After all, escaping the Undead Kingdom was lucky.
**
Outside, Zhou Bai reached the territory gate.
Only two guards stood there, nodding slightly at her.
Zhou Bai immediately recognized them as Sha Mingjie and Xu Chengyi—the two her father mentioned as the chosen doctor and strategist.
Seeing them, Zhou Bai couldn’t help but think of Bayer and Dennis.
With them, the territory would only get better.
She smiled warmly and walked out the gate.
The two guards looked at the heavy rain outside and said, “Captain Zhou’s daughter looks happy. Going out hunting monsters?”
“Probably!”
They exchanged a look full of respect.
She was truly the territory’s famous hard worker!
Zhou Bai might not realize it, but after single-handedly fighting five level-5 Dark Wolves that night and freely moving inside and outside the territory, everyone regarded her as a big shot—a very hardworking one.
Those who become big shots have a mindset beyond ordinary people.
Unaware of the misunderstanding her happiness caused, Zhou Bai headed straight for the bamboo forest.
She had learned from Diana that Wind and Rain Orchid grew freely in rain, and bamboo forests must have them.
On her way, various monsters charged at her.
The heavy rain made monsters inside the territory more active than usual.
Grateful for the free experience, Zhou Bai dispatched them with a single axe blow.
Higher level meant higher damage, plus equipment bonuses, so facing lower-level monsters was no problem.
Many felt the benefits of leveling and thus eagerly hunted monsters.
Zhou Bai smoothly reached the bamboo forest.
True to its name, a vast grove of bamboo stood tall, leaves overlapping like small boats linked together, blocking the sky. Only winding paths remained below.
Without hesitation, Zhou Bai entered.
Inside, the rain’s sound changed, muffled by the bamboo leaves.
She walked deeper and began gathering.
Her axe struck bamboo, and soon the system notified:
【Congratulations, host obtained Bamboo Stalk *5, Bamboo Shoot *1, Experience *1.】
Bamboo harvested in rain was different from sunny days. Others had come yesterday, getting whole bamboo and bamboo rice, many making bamboo tubes.
If bamboo forests changed with weather, what about other places?
Thinking this, Zhou Bai kept chopping.
After some time, she found a patch of purple flowers swaying as raindrops fell through gaps.
Wind and Rain Orchid!
Confirming it was the needed material, she prepared to pick it.
Suddenly, a group of Magic Bamboo Rats jumped out, squeaking and baring sharp teeth.
Zhou Bai dispatched them without mercy and harvested all the orchids.
No more monster interference followed, and her backpack filled steadily.
Unconsciously, she collected hundreds of units of both materials.
She planned to move on to gather Rain Tree Resin next.
Though she knew others would collect special materials too, she wanted to finish her own collection first.
Just as she prepared to leave the bamboo forest, loud howls and human voices erupted nearby.
“Surround it!”
“Don’t rush, don’t run!”
“We have so many people, no fear! We’ll grind it down!”
Listening, Zhou Bai checked the map.
The once quiet bamboo forest now had a dozen people, surrounding a small red dot.
A monster?
Probably high level.
She decided to help.
Arriving, she saw a huge Magic Bear wreaking havoc.
Its roar sent a shockwave, knocking the group flying.
Everyone’s HP dropped significantly; low-level members lost over half.
“Brother Zhong, this bear’s level is way higher than expected. Let’s retreat!” someone urged their leader Zhong Yongnian.
Their trip had been smooth, killing newly spawned Misty Forest monsters with the soldier team.
Afterward, they collected Rain Tree Resin and thought they had time to gather bamboo stalks.
But unexpectedly, a Magic Bear spawned here.
Though many, they couldn’t take it down.
The bear’s level was far above theirs.
Zhong Yongnian saw the bear’s health barely dropped and gritted his teeth, “Retreat!”
Just as they prepared to flee, Zhou Bai appeared.
Seeing her, the group’s eyes lit up.
“The big shot’s here!”
Zhou Bai: “…”
—Her? A big shot?
How come she didn’t know?
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