CHAPTER 119: CHAPTER 119: MASTERING SKILLS AND SETTING OUT!

"The lake is to the southeast of my territory, about twenty miles away."

"I haven’t paid attention to other directions, but the way I came should have no strange caves appearing."

Jiang Yi recounted everything honestly.

After hearing, Zong Shen began to tell her about the emergence of the burrows.

A few minutes later, after listening to Zong Shen’s words.

Jiang Yi couldn’t sit still!

At the same time, she opened the [channel], verifying through repeated filtering and scrutiny that Zong Shen’s words were true.

Indeed, as Zong Shen said, a certain number of so-called "burrows" have appeared in each area.

This means that more troops will need to be stationed to protect the territory and subjects in the future.

Also, the risks of gathering and exploring outside will increase.

She began to understand why Zong Shen spared no expense in building city walls.

"What’s wrong, you can’t sit still anymore?"

"Don’t worry, we’ll set out in a while."

Seeing her puzzled and uncertain expression, Zong Shen joked casually.

Then, he led her out of the Lord’s Small Tower and began gathering troops outside the small courtyard.

During the brief moment of gathering, he opened [Personal] and started allocating personal attribute points.

At this moment, he was already level 15, with five attribute points to allocate.

He added 2 points to Agility, 2 points to Wisdom, and then added 1 point to Charm.

As for the 7 assignable skill points, he added 1 point to [Strong Strike], 1 point to [Running], 1 point to [Plunder], 1 point to [Item Management], 1 point to [Persuasion], and 2 points to [Command].

[Name: Zong Shen]

[Age: 21]

[Race: Earth/Human]

[Level: LV15]

[Experience Value: 3750/10250]

[Life Value: 308]

[Commanding Number: 28/88]

[Strength: 32]

[Agility: 21]

[Intelligence: 15]

[Charm: 18]

[Remaining Attribute Points: 0]

[Remaining Skill Points: 0]

[Remaining Assignable Weapon Proficiency: 0]

[Detailed Attributes: (Click to expand)]

[Weapon Proficiency: (Click to expand)]

Zong Shen glanced at his own attributes.

Instantly joyous, he clapped his hand and took out two long-forgotten skill books.

[Heavy Slash] and [Demon Transformation] these two skills.

Now Zong Shen has met the requirements for learning.

He immediately took them out and learned them!

The two skill books transformed into rays of light and entered Zong Shen’s body.

A vast amount of skill knowledge imprinted in his mind.

Allowing him to instantly master the skills.

Especially [Demon Transformation], which imprinted some eerie runes.

Which can transform the human body into a demon!

Among Zong Shen’s skills.

Two-Stage Slash is LV3, Heavy Slash and Shield Charge are still LV1.

Skills can be upgraded not only by using [Skill Experience Book] but also through repeated usage.

However, [Demon Transformation] is an exception.

This skill belongs to a very special transformation skill, lacking a defined skill level.

All attributes receive a percentage increase, making it a timeless ceiling skill.

But due to a debuff state after use, it’s merely a trump card in desperate situations.

Before him, his soldiers were now fully assembled.

Zong Shen had nine Recruitment Scrolls in his hand, all dropped from Wenresa’s hunting last night.

Among them, eight were Wolf Cavalry Recruitment Scrolls, and one was a Sharp Claw Druid Recruitment Scroll.

Zong Shen didn’t delay in using these recruitment scrolls.

Nine magical arrays of recruitment appeared simultaneously.

Seeing this, Jiang Yi couldn’t quite define her emotions.

"Damn! Must you be so pretentious!"

"There are already more than twenty soldiers in the territory, yet there are nine unused recruitment scrolls???"

She mentally vented her frustration.

If she knew Zong Shen had an ancient Purple-level hero, she’d probably jump up.

Now the territory boasts a total of twenty-one Wolf Cavalry and two Sharp Claw Druids.

"Korby, lead a team of eleven Wolf Cavalry to act alongside me."

"Favide, Aisha, Lensa Shuizhao, Luna, Tiezhu, and three Burrowing Demons, all set out with me."

"Leave five of the nine remaining Wolf Cavalry and join the Goblin Ripper to guard the camp, protecting the farmers and kobolds."

"Of course, the Goblin Ripper must also collect some wood."

"Everyone else goes north to meet with Wenresa, let’s move immediately."

He swiftly arranged the teams.

Thirty-five warriors quickly split into three different groups.

Zong Shen led twenty soldiers, seven remained at camp, and eight went to support Wenresa’s burrow setup.

Zong Shen entrusted Tasuya, the Ranger sisters, and two Crossbowmen to Wenresa.

Mainly focusing on ranged operations, supplemented by four Wolf Cavalry for combat reinforcement.

Then he took out five sets of arrows and five sets of crossbow arrows, handing them over to manage the battle’s consumption.

Underway without delay.

The expedition team assembled before Zong Shen.

Looking bold and impressive.

"Favide, this Magic Staff is yours as a reward!"

Zong Shen handed the [Prophet’s Bone Claw Staff] to Favide.

An excellent piece of refined equipment, its magic damage exceeds his self-provided staff by some margin.

Favide was almost in tears, seeing that there are only three Mages in the territory, yesterday he saw Tasuya and Aisha rewarded with Rare-level equipment, he almost couldn’t sleep from envy.

Sure enough, the Lord hadn’t forgotten him!

An excellent-level Magic Staff, considered quite good!

"My Lord! I will bleed till the last drop for you!"

He kneeled on one knee, receiving the Bone Claw Staff with both hands, rendering the scene quite touching.

[Due to your grace]

[Fire Mage Favide’s loyalty increased by 15 points to 95]

Seeing Favide’s enthusiastic expression, Zong Shen felt somewhat guilty.

"Alright, alright, let’s set off."

"Sister Jiang Yi, do you need to go back to your territory?"

Zong Shen waved his hand, signaling the soldiers to prepare for action, simultaneously asking Jiang Yi.

"Yes, I need to station some more soldiers at home to prepare for potential situations after the newbie stage ends."

Jiang Yi nodded, feeling a bit ashamed, her eight soldiers seemed like child’s play compared to Zong Shen’s forces, furthermore she needed to allocate some troops for territory defense enhancement.

Considering this, a 20/80 benefit ratio already seemed exceedingly profitable.

"Alright, then let’s set off."

"Let’s pause outside your territory for a moment, we need to accelerate the progress and try to complete exploration before the newbie stage ends at noon."

Zong Shen spoke earnestly.

Foot soldiers all mounted, Zong Shen rode Pigsy, led by Jiang Yi, heading toward the southeast of the territory.

Meanwhile, a few covert silhouettes were rippling like water, trailing behind.

Silently following towards the southeast, tailing the team.