At this time, Zhou Bai looked at the continuously decreasing red dots, then at the over 80 applications, and couldn’t help but raise her eyebrows. She had thought that a guard squad serving the territory would be attractive, but she hadn’t expected the attraction to be this great.
At this moment, she was even more glad that she had hidden her identity and decided to continue hiding it.
If she were the lord wanting to recruit guards, everyone would probably have many concerns. But under the territory’s name, everyone would rush forward one after another.
Thinking this, Zhou Bai looked at the information of these applicants.
Actually, after becoming Hope Village residents, Zhou Bai as the lord could see their personal attributes.
Zhou Bai hadn’t paid attention before, but this time, wanting to carefully screen for guard selection, she didn’t expect that after she posted the recruitment task, the lord panel would arrange these people’s information, making everyone’s details clear at a glance.
The first thing she saw were two people at the front.
【Name: Zhou Zhengping】
【Race: Human】
【Level: lv.2】
【Status: Hope Village Resident】
【Health: 90/100】
【Attributes: Constitution (9/10), Intelligence (7/10), Agility (8/10), Defense (8/10)】
【Talent: Combat】
【Name: Li Xingteng】
【Race: Human】
【Level: lv.3】
【Status: Hope Village Resident】
【Health: 90/100】
【Attributes: Constitution (7/10), Intelligence (7/10), Agility (7/10), Defense (7/10)】
【Talent: Leadership】
Looking further down and comparing, Zhou Bai realized that her father and Li Xingteng’s data were far ahead among current residents, simply dazzling.
However, although others’ physical data weren’t as good as theirs, they displayed different talents. Some talents were also very special. For example, her mother’s talent was actually Management, no wonder she could handle both internal and external affairs before.
Then Zhou Bai couldn’t help but speak to Zhou Zhengping, “Dad, for establishing this guard squad, you should join too! I’ll directly appoint you as guard squad captain.”
Even without nepotism, her father was qualified for this.
Moreover, a territory’s armed forces still needed their own people. If nothing unexpected happened, she would formally establish a military camp later. If her father stepped forward, their days in the territory would be better, and her mother could also openly enjoy life.
To hide her lord identity, they needed to keep a low profile, but she couldn’t let her parents always sacrifice for her. She still hoped her parents could have better days in the territory.
Zhou Zhengping looked at Zhou Bai’s excited expression and asked in surprise, “What’s wrong?”
Zhou Bai briefly explained about the data.
Zhou Zhengping’s attention immediately focused on Li Xingteng’s data. Thinking of his probing last night, after a moment’s thought, he agreed. Looking at Ding Qiurou beside him, he frowned, “What about you and your mother?”
If he joined the guard squad, he would have less free time in the future. He wasn’t comfortable with the two of them running around outside alone.
“I’ll follow Xiao Bai to level up. I can do it.” Ding Qiurou quickly said.
Zhou Bai looked at Ding Qiurou and said directly, “Mom should stay in the territory! I have the lord map, plus my level is high now with thick health. I can act alone!”
Ding Qiurou frowned, instinctively wanting to refuse.
But Zhou Bai stopped her first, “Mom, your physical attributes are all relatively low. Yesterday, whether collecting or killing magical beasts, it was quite strenuous. If it weren’t for wanting to raise your level, Dad and I wouldn’t want you to suffer like this. Since there’s a new development direction now, staying in the territory isn’t bad. You can help me monitor the territory’s situation and manage our rear base. When Dad rests, we’ll take Mom out to level up.”
When she looked at the information just now, she understood that the territory didn’t need everyone to be warriors. People with different physical qualities could take different paths.
Zhou Zhengping felt Zhou Bai made a lot of sense. Yesterday his wife’s palms had developed several blisters. When he helped treat them, his heart ached. His wife had never suffered like this!
He quickly agreed, “Listen to Xiao Bai! The arrangement is quite reasonable and won’t delay our leveling too much.”
Seeing both insisting, Ding Qiurou stopped refusing, “Alright, I’ll guard the territory’s rear base well.”
Ding Qiurou had already started planning what to do next.
After deciding, Zhou Bai began selecting guard squad members.
The system’s ranking was only based on combat power, but the guard squad needed more than just fighting ability.
Zhou Bai selected people, discussing with Zhou Zhengping to finalize the candidates, including the team members Zhou Zhengping wanted. She decided to divide the squad into two teams, taking turns guarding the territory. When one group was on guard duty, the other could do other tasks.
After confirming, Zhou Bai made her selections on the control panel.
After completing the selection, the page showed a new notification.
【Dear Host, you have selected guard squad personnel. Please provide exclusive uniforms and weapons for your guard squad. Do you want to purchase?】
After thinking for a moment, Zhou Bai still chose “Yes.” These were future combat personnel, so it was worth giving them some benefits.
Immediately, the store opened boldly in front of Zhou Bai.
【Item: Leather Armor Three-Piece Set Blueprint】
【Description: Essential for crafting leather armor three-piece set (shirt, pants, boots)】
【Purchase Price: 10 silver coins】
【Sale Price: 20 silver coins】
【Note: Reusable】
【Item: Spear Blueprint】
【Description: Essential for crafting spears】
【Purchase Price: 5 silver coins】
【Sale Price: 10 silver coins】
【Note: Reusable】
【Item: Guard Squad Gift Package】
【Description: Contains 20 sets of leather armor three-piece sets, 20 spears, 20 identity tokens】
【Purchase Price: 50 gold coins】
【Sale Price: Cannot be sold】
【Note: One-time purchase】
Zhou Bai looked at the prices and chose the gift package without hesitation. Buying blueprints and then crafting would cost much more than 50 gold coins, and the gift package was obviously more cost-effective.
【Guard Squad Gift Package purchased successfully. Items have been placed in your storage space.】
Zhou Bai opened her storage space and saw 60 items neatly arranged inside.
She took out one set to examine.
The leather armor was brown, made of some unknown beast hide, but felt quite sturdy. The spear was about 1.8 meters long with a sharp iron tip. The identity token was a wooden plaque with “Hope Village Guard” engraved on it.
All three items looked quite professional.
Satisfied, Zhou Bai put the items back and began issuing notifications.
【Guard squad recruitment completed. Selected members please gather at the Lord’s Hall to receive equipment and assignments.】
When this notification was sent out, the entire territory became lively again.
Those selected were naturally excited, while those not selected felt disappointed but not discouraged. As Li Xingteng had analyzed, there would be more opportunities in the future.
Zhou Bai’s family also headed to the Lord’s Hall.
When they arrived, 18 people had already gathered, with Zhou Zhengping and Li Xingteng being the last two.
Zhou Bai looked at these 20 people, all young and strong men, and nodded with satisfaction.
Then she began distributing equipment.
“Everyone line up and come forward one by one to receive your equipment.”
The 20 people quickly formed a line.
Zhou Bai took out the equipment from her storage space and handed it to each person.
“This is your leather armor set, spear, and identity token. The leather armor provides basic protection, the spear is your main weapon, and the identity token proves your guard status.”
Everyone received their equipment with excitement, immediately putting on the leather armor and holding their spears.
Instantly, these 20 people looked much more professional and imposing.
Zhou Bai nodded with satisfaction, then announced the squad organization.
“The guard squad will be divided into two teams of 10 people each. Zhou Zhengping will be the captain of Team One, Li Xingteng will be the captain of Team Two. The two teams will alternate guard duties, with one team on duty while the other can undertake other tasks.”
Hearing this arrangement, everyone nodded in agreement.
Zhou Zhengping and Li Xingteng also stepped forward to accept their appointments.
“Team One members, follow Captain Zhou. Team Two members, follow Captain Li. Captains, organize your teams and begin patrol duties.”
The two captains immediately began organizing their respective teams.
Zhou Bai watched with satisfaction as the guard squad took shape, feeling that the territory’s security had significantly improved.
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