This sleep, Zhou Bai felt like she had slept for a long time. In her drowsy state, she smelled the aroma of food and instinctively sniffed, then quickly opened her eyes.
Getting up and pushing open the simple door, she saw the table was already full of dishes.
Seeing Zhou Bai get up, Ding Qiurou hurriedly said: “Awake? Go wash up and then you can eat. Your dad has prepared hot water for you.”
“Where’s Dad?” Zhou Bai asked.
Just as Zhou Bai asked, Zhou Zhengping came in from outside, just in time to hear this question: “Just finished changing shifts and took the opportunity to understand the situation.”
Hearing this, Zhou Bai’s expression paused: “How is it outside?”
After last night, today’s territory probably wasn’t so peaceful, right?
Subconsciously, Zhou Bai looked at her control panel. The Lord Panel had finished upgrading, but before she could look carefully, her attention was drawn away by Zhou Zhengping’s words.
“Most people are resting in the territory! But some people still went out, and after going out, they discovered that the outside had changed.” Zhou Zhengping said directly, “The surrounding scenery has changed.”
“Changed?” Zhou Bai was surprised.
“Previously, the surrounding scenery was just the original villa district layout, but after last night, everything is different. We can’t find traces of the past, but there are benefits too—the variety of plants around has increased, making it look more like a world rather than a game.”
From another perspective, the entire game seemed to have upgraded, becoming more realistic.
“Maybe in the apocalypse game’s view, only territories that can pass the initial trial truly begin the game. Let me first look at the system’s updated content. I have a feeling something is about to happen.” Zhou Bai said, her expression taking on some urgency.
After last night’s events, Zhou Bai had gained a preliminary understanding of the apocalypse game’s cruelty.
She didn’t think the game would give them more resources for nothing.
This update must have something happening.
Zhou Bai immediately looked at the Lord Panel.
【Territory: Hope Village】
【Level: Level 1 Village (Upgraded)】
【Population: 192/1000】
【Area: 1000 acres】
【Tax Rate: 10% (adjustable)】
【Wealth: 331 gold 39 silver 49 copper】
【Buildings: Lord’s Mansion (Level 1), Fence, Primary Blacksmith Shop, Restaurant, Primary Tailor Shop, Level 1 Residences, Special Building1, Optional Buildings2】(Upgradeable Buildings)
【Mall: Territory-exclusive, provides materials only】
【Current Ranking: 192 (Regional Ranking)】
【Territory War: 0/1 (Can select territory) (Time limit: 30 days)】
【Note: Territory can only be conquered by lords. Newbie protection period: 1 month (Countdown: 27 days)】
Just a few simple additional lines of data, but looking at several of them, Zhou Bai’s heart couldn’t help but skip a beat.
A ranking was added, but it was regional ranking. What about the larger scope? Did this represent what she had previously thought—the native territories of the game world? Where were they? When would they encounter them? What would they do to them?
And territory war—did the data behind it mean they must choose 1 territory to battle within 30 days? It seemed like they could select territories, but what if others selected first? So to avoid encountering strong ones, should they choose weaker ones early? The territory hadn’t even developed yet, but they were already preparing to make territories fight each other?
Every piece of information behind these details made Zhou Bai, as the lord, unable to feel at ease.
In these brief moments, Zhou Bai’s expression changed repeatedly, making both Zhou Zhengping and Ding Qiurou notice.
“What’s wrong?” Zhou Zhengping hurriedly asked. Looking at Xiao Bai’s expression, this matter was probably not small.
“The updated content shows that territories need to experience a territory war within one month. The selectable territories are all regional territories. Based on the territory’s current ranking situation, they should be territories built by us Blue Star people. The game seems to be forcing us to kill each other.” Zhou Bai said with a serious expression.
Hearing Zhou Bai’s words, Zhou Zhengping’s expression also changed: “Didn’t it mention what punishment there would be for failure?”
Zhou Bai shook her head: “We’ll probably only know after the battle.”
“This apocalypse game is too ruthless!” Ding Qiurou couldn’t help saying.
Zhou Zhengping thought deeper: “Maybe this is just the normal state of the apocalypse game? It’s just making territories adapt in advance.”
Zhou Bai also understood, letting out a long sigh: “I had some guesses before because of its notes, which is why I established the guard unit. I just didn’t expect it to come so quickly. But now that it’s here, we can only adapt to its rhythm, because we don’t have the initiative.”
“What do you plan to do?” Zhou Zhengping asked.
“We’re a territory that’s been newly built for three days. Other territories aren’t much different, and having experienced a great battle, most territories probably won’t select so early. Let’s use this time to strengthen our power first!” Zhou Bai said seriously. “As for this matter, the territory’s people must also know, so they have time to accept it. If we’re unlucky and someone selects us during this period, we’ll resist at all costs! Dad, what do you think?”
Although Zhou Bai had an idea, she also wanted to know if her father had any better suggestions.
“Do as you say.” Zhou Zhengping agreed with Zhou Bai’s thinking.
His daughter had considered things thoroughly enough.
As for selecting first, there were pros and cons. He couldn’t be sure, so it was better to go with Xiao Bai’s steady approach.
“Mm, then let me first look at this time’s rewards and see if there are any buildings that can quickly improve our strength!” Zhou Bai immediately thought of the several buildings she hadn’t had time to unlock yet.
According to the game’s patterns, when territories faced dangers, there were definitely corresponding opportunities to help territories.
She had a premonition that the territory’s development opportunities lay in these buildings.
**
Looking at the Lord Panel again, Zhou Bai directly clicked on the special building above.
This was the reward building after the primary trial, with the word “special” attached. What kind of different building would it be?
Soon, the system popped up a building and provided an introduction.
【Dear Host, congratulations, you have drawn Special Building · Spirit Hall】
【Building: Spirit Hall】
【Level: Level 1】
【Function: Can summon spirits. The lord can decide whether to hire them. After hiring, spirits will serve the territory.】
【Uses: 1/daily】
【Dear Host, do you wish to spend 100 gold coins, 10,000 wood, 20,000 stone to build the Spirit Hall?】
It was actually for summoning people?
The money required was also enormous.
Should she spend it?
Of course!
At this moment, Zhou Bai’s eyes lit up.
From this price alone, she could tell the rarity of this building.
And summoning spirits! She had a premonition that the summoned people would definitely help with territory development.
Zhou Bai chose “yes” without hesitation.
Then a building appeared on the territory map, and Zhou Bai chose to place it next to the Lord’s Mansion.
Next were the optional buildings.
Following her usual habit, Zhou Bai looked at the selectable buildings. Many were familiar to her, and she looked for any new ones.
Sure enough, with this sweep, she saw several newly added buildings, two of which were exactly what she urgently needed now.
【Primary Military Camp: Can convert residents into soldiers. Construction requires 20 gold coins and various materials.】
【Primary Watchtower: Can observe the territory’s surroundings. Construction requires 10 gold coins and various materials. Can be built repeatedly.】
After selecting them, Zhou Bai checked and purchased the required materials, then directly began unlocking.
【Do you wish to spend 20 gold coins, 3,000 units of wood, 3,000 units of stone, 3,000 units of iron ore to unlock the Primary Military Camp?】
【Do you wish to spend 10 gold coins, 500 units of wood, 500 units of stone, 500 units of iron ore to unlock the Primary Watchtower?】
“Yes.”
【Primary Military Camp completed. Please convert classes promptly.】
【Primary Watchtower completed. Can be built repeatedly. Please determine quantity.】
For the number of primary watchtowers, Zhou Bai directly selected three—one in each direction except for the back mountain area.
Placing them again, looking at the new buildings appearing on the territory map, Zhou Bai’s expression relaxed considerably.
Although the apocalypse game was treacherous, it wasn’t entirely without hope.
It just depended on whether people could seize the opportunities.
However, from everything that had happened from last night to today, she was once again certain of one thing.
To survive in this game in the future, one must fight—fight continuously!
Previously, she had never put the word “fight” in her life’s dictionary, but from today on, it was there!
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