Chapter 8, the water is too deep

That is to say, soldiers can never level up while killing monsters; they must obtain a large amount of resources through actions such as hunting beasts and mining minerals, and then offer these resources as sacrifices to the statue, which in turn grants them power, allowing the soldiers to level up

Firstly, this statue can be regarded as a kind of village establishment order, but whether the core power above is centered around the lord and is completely under his control.

It cannot be a hero unit, nor will it be an elite soldier, so there is only one possibility: it is a mercenary. My lord, are you planning to summon a BOSS? The recruitment cost for mercenaries is not low, and their combat strength and equipment are certainly inferior to those of regular elite soldiers. Hey, what a lord who truly enjoys a direct confrontation.

In fact, this is indeed the case. At this time every day, the farmers would slow down their weeding pace, their bodies already exhausted, just waiting to go home for a meal. However, upon being prodded by that black bear, these fellows seemed to burst forth with youthful vigor, swinging their hoes and working vigorously. The sense of pride emanating from within left Li Siwen utterly perplexed

What does it mean

Daylight broke, and Li Siwen rubbed his eyes. First, he confirmed that he was still alive; second, he ensured that he had not time-traveled again; third, he checked that there was nothing strange in his mind; only then did he get up.

The outcome of life and death, victory and defeat was already determined when that lord decided to summon the BOSS, it has nothing to do with me

Reflecting in his heart, Li Siwen took the rations, drank some cool boiled water, and began his daily task of weeding. As for when the lord would go to war and where he would be heading, that was truly not something he should be concerned about

The lumberjack who consumed wild fruits and drank untreated water will also be discovered in advance

From then on, Li Siwen did not glance at it again

It is quite certain that it is a black bear, resembling a small mountain, standing upright it must be over 4 meters tall. Even from a distance of hundreds of meters, even if that black bear is already dead, the aura of ferocity still leaves a group of farmers, including Li Siwen, feeling dizzy and apprehensive. I believe that at this moment, the morale of the territory is surging upward.

The reason they upgraded was not because they killed the violent bear, but because the lord used the violent bear to sacrifice to the statue, which granted them the power

There is no need to consider where the nearly one thousand kilograms of bear meat went; it is sufficient to know that within the territory, there are four strong and robust warriors clad in half-body leather armor. The fierce aura emanating from them can even rival that of the overseer Sun Tieshi, and it far surpasses that of the four mercenaries.

Of course, there is another possibility, that is, even if the lord is a high-level puppet, he can still view everyone's attributes through the statue. However, as long as he does not reveal too many flaws, given how busy he is every day and the multitude of matters he needs to handle, he would not specifically suspect a humble farmer.

As night fell, the sounds of beasts howling increased, but soon they vanished once again.

What does it mean

Even the smell of blood is very faint

In other words, the lord is very likely to be a high-level puppet

Farmers are too humble and do not deserve to waste resources

Li Siwen did not think deeply about it, nor did he sneak a glance again, as it was meaningless. He had already anticipated that the lord must have made a difficult decision, and this decision would affect the future survival of the territory

Secondly, this statue can be regarded as a kind of village establishment order, but the core power it embodies is not held by the lord

Let us increase the stamina to 15 points today, and starting tomorrow, we will focus on agility. Additionally, if all goes well, the yellow orb will be illuminated in no more than two days

The only difference was that he vaguely saw the firelight illuminating the lord's tightly furrowed brows; could it be that he was on the verge of bankruptcy? Surely it couldn't be that he was distressed over the roasted meat that had already made its way into the farmers' stomachs

In the evening, the meat soup welfare was no longer available, and the food supply reverted to a bowl of wild vegetable soup accompanied by a portion of dark, coarse bread. However, this did not seem to dampen the farmers' enthusiasm; they whispered to each other, engaging in lively discussions, vacuously and endlessly debating the great feat of their lord returning from a hunt with a mighty earth bear.

The carcass of the great earth bear has long since vanished from the clearing in the territory, including the bear skin, blood, flesh, and bones

He truly had a good night's sleep afterward, to the extent that he did not hear any sounds at all

As for the possibility of quickly viewing or locking onto someone's attributes and talents with just a thought, well, Li Siwen is not being overly pedantic. If there really were such a fast and convenient management model, this territory would not be in such a dire state! His five consecutive days of high-quality weeding would not go unnoticed!

Apart from the lord, there are also the overseer Sun Tieshi, five mercenaries, eight militia members, and four hunters. The territory is almost deserted; if they leave and do not return—then they will be gone for good

Li Siwen secretly grinned; he truly did not want to be a harbinger of misfortune. At this stage, even though he belonged to the exploited class, he fervently hoped for the prosperity of this territory and wished for the lord to live a long life. After all, a big tree provides ample shade, and most importantly, he had not even accumulated any initial capital. At this moment, going solo would be akin to seeking trouble.

Li Siwen quickly made the above analysis in his mind, then closed his eyes and soon fell asleep. He did not intend to sneak a peek at what the lord would do tonight, for curiosity not only kills cats but can also lead to the demise of a curious farmer

Previously, there was a person named Qian who found the water too cold; now, there is a person named Li who finds the water too deep

Therefore, it seems correct to refer to it as a village establishment order

Thus, the shadow of death and illness has finally dissipated

Only two militia members died, and one mercenary was killed, but that is not the main point. The main point is that twelve individuals, consisting of four hunters, six militia members, and two mercenaries, are carrying a gigantic black bear!

Thanks to the urgent decree issued by the lord, today both farmers and lumberjacks completed their work with ease. When people feel relaxed, their mood tends to improve, especially since today's dinner included not only meat soup but also an additional small piece of roasted meat, about the size of a little finger, for each person

Li Siwen crawled into the wooden house and lay down in his designated spot. A few minutes later, he fell into a deep sleep. After having eaten about 80% full for dinner, he anticipated another good night's rest, ensuring that by dawn, his stamina would be fully restored by 14 hours.

In this way, it is likely that Li Siwen's secret cannot be kept at all, as the lord will inevitably check the attributes of all civilians frequently, in order to keep track of who can be promoted and subsequently arrange for additional meals accordingly

If this is the case, there is a high likelihood that Li Siwen's secret will be preserved. At the very least, if he does not perform well, the lord will not expend valuable resources to upgrade him. The first to be upgraded will always be the lord himself, along with those soldiers, and other important professions such as hunters, cooks, carpenters, and blacksmiths.

Because they were not summoned directly, but rather upgraded from the militia

Around 8 o'clock in the morning, Li Siwen still saw the lord who was setting out for battle; this time, it could be considered a grand departure.

If a soldier kills a bear, the lumberjack has cut enough wood, and the farmer has hoed enough grass, then the conditions for upgrading can be met. In other words, the upgrading conditions for soldiers, farmers, and lumberjacks are all controllable, understandable, and achievable

The results will undoubtedly be revealed within three days

However, the focus is not on this, but rather on two key points

As soon as dawn broke, Li Siwen woke up. At 14:00, his stamina had fully recovered as expected, but the activity in the territory was somewhat different from usual

The two farmers who suffered from heatstroke could have intervened in the early stages, thus avoiding a tragic death in the end

Indeed, Li Siwen learned from these farmers that the black bear is actually called the Earth Fury Bear, and of course, the information he could gather was limited to this.

The Earth Thorn · Holy Sun Assassin · Lord Lu once said, when joy arrives, no piece of roasted meat is innocent

However, Li Siwen did not move or open his eyes. It was not until several farmers beside him murmured and woke up that he also began to mumble as he got up, rubbing his eyes while glancing around quickly. Then he was taken aback, for there were suddenly five fierce-looking armed men in his territory.

Ah, my apologies, I did not mean it that way. It is simply that this phrase appears too frequently and is so easy to say

Moreover

Certainly, the humble farmer and the lumberjack are not qualified to sit by the campfire and engage in idle chatter with the lord, and even getting a little closer to the fire would result in being loudly scolded away by the militia. They can only hide in the dark corners like field mice, fully enjoying the most sumptuous feast of their lives

The conditions for this upgrade are uncontrollable, incomprehensible, and subject to the whims of unknown forces; the lord is merely a high-level puppet

Throughout the entire morning, Li Siwen was diligently working. A fleeting thought from earlier did not make him feel too guilty; after all, he is not that kind of person

In any case, he will know the result early tomorrow morning

Li Siwen lined up for food like a quail, not looking, not listening, not thinking, and not asking

However, it is this object that summoned Li Siwen and nine other farmers to this world

I cannot afford to provoke you

Once again, it is an evening filled with red clouds, and the lively atmosphere within the territory has finally begun to revive

Within the territory, torches were plentiful, and four hunters were working through the night to dismantle the earth-shattering bear. The lord stood there like a spear, holding an object the size of a soccer ball in his hand. Even though it was not clearly visible, Liswen could tell that it was a statue of a deity

In conclusion, whether acknowledged or not, that lord has indeed successfully resolved a territorial crisis that the farmers did not understand, and the future of the territory seems brighter.

Without such relentless patrols and killings day and night, the area surrounding the territory would not be so secure during the day

However, around 6 PM, Li Siwen had just extracted a small amount of vitality points and added them to his stamina attribute when he saw the lord returning triumphantly with the "Legion".

The reason it is referred to as armed men rather than armed soldiers is entirely determined by temperament

Therefore, based on the above, the likelihood of the lord discovering his secret will not exceed 10 percent

Indeed, it is a statue, not a decree for village establishment, city establishment, or nation establishment

Thus, the answer is self-evident

The night was somewhat noisy, with the howls of wild beasts, as if several wolves were attempting to encroach upon the territory, but they were quickly slain. From this perspective, having a powerful lord is crucial for the entire domain.

It can be said that his performance qualifies him as a talent, and even if he is a talent in farming, that is still a form of talent

Li Siwen is also like this

In addition, the most prominent characteristic is its cold and iron-willed nature, with absolutely no hint of laxity