NOVPUBAt this moment, the newcomers all gazed at the territory with amazement!
They also felt the bursts of warmth emanating from the melting furnace.
The Polar People exclaimed, "What a warm territory!"
"Oh my, working in such a place, I could work for four hours straight without a break!"
"Yes! It's so warm here, we could even work at night..."
Hearing the last sentence, Cao Xing's eyes suddenly lit up.
He looked at the Polar person who spoke, his gaze filled with admiration.
Not bad, full of awareness!
Meanwhile, Dazhuang and Cao Yi, who were working,
also saw the grand procession and Cao Xing and the others.
Dazhuang exclaimed, "The Lord has returned, everyone quickly come to greet the Lord!"
As he finished speaking, a large group of Polar People and subjects led by Cao Yi, as well as the Tree Spirit Clan, surged forward.
They too saw the group of Polar People behind Cao Xing.
Dazhuang exclaimed, "By the Earth Mother Goddess, the Lord has brought back so many Polar People again!"
Beside him, Erzhuang was also full of joy, "This is great, Dazhuang! We have new companions joining us!"
"That's right, we're going to have new companions!"
The Polar people behind Cao Xing exchanged glances.
They could all see the happiness radiating from the faces of Dazhuang and the others.
Clearly, their lives in this territory were going well.
For a moment, they began to look forward to life in the new territory even more.
Cao Xing glanced around and noticed Andrew, Blot, and Assam in the group, and he also felt relieved.
Because this indicated that the Cloud Yaks captured during the day, as well as Old Mel's cattle and sheep, had safely returned to his territory.
"Andrew, Assam, you've done well," Cao Xing praised.
They both saluted simultaneously and respectfully said, "The Lord's glory shields us, allowing us to journey smoothly."
Cao Xing nodded, and then summoned subject Cao Yi, "Cao Yi, report today's progress."
Subject Cao Yi respectfully said, "Lord, as per your instructions, we have upgraded the Ore Processing Plant, Blacksmith Shop, Sewing Shop, and all resident homes to level 2."
"Moreover, we have built the Bakery, and Sanhua is already processing the first batch of bread with the flour you brought back."
"Additionally, the Cowshed you specifically instructed has been constructed."
"Today's batch of Cloud Yaks brought back by Mr. Andrew has already been moved into the Cowshed."
As he spoke, subject Cao Yi exclaimed, "It's hard to imagine that I could witness such legendary creatures with my own eyes. The Lord's power is truly mysterious and unfathomable!"
Other subjects also nodded in agreement.
After all, these were Cloud Yaks of immense value!
"We have equipped the Cowshed with heating pipes and stoves, so even at night it can be kept at a suitable temperature."
Cao Yi paused, then hesitantly said, "However, I didn't expect that later Knight Assam brought back so many cattle and sheep."
"Therefore, we didn't have time to build enough Cowsheds..."
Subject Cao Yi's face showed a look of guilt.
Cao Xing patted his shoulder to comfort him, saying, "Don't blame yourself, Cao Yi, you all have done well."
"However, tonight we may need to work overtime."
Then, Cao Xing looked at everyone else, "Ladies and gentlemen, after tonight, some changes will occur."
"Our territory will no longer provide us with absolute protection, we need to rely on our own strength to guard the safety of the territory."
Hearing this, all the subjects' expressions changed.
They had always believed that the territory's protection was permanent, that as long as they were in the territory they were absolutely safe, even dragons couldn't harm them.
However, now Cao Xing told them that after tonight, the territory's protection would disappear.
From now on, they would have to face the dangers of this world like everyone else.
For a moment, everyone felt a bit uneasy.
Cao Xing saw through their thoughts and reassured, "There's no need to worry, even without that invisible protection, but you should have witnessed the strength of the territory."
"With our current power, we are capable of dealing with many dangers."
"Here, it is even safer than in some towns."
"Do not panic, trust your Lord and his people to protect the territory."
After Cao Xing spoke, all the subjects were silent for a moment.
Then, subject Cao Yi was the first to respond, "We trust you, Lord, your power is as brilliant as the stars in the sky, illuminating our path even in the night!"
Polar man Dazhuang also raised his hammer and shouted, "We also trust you, Lord, in just a few days, you have transformed our territory from a small camp into what it is today."
"I have witnessed it with my own eyes, I believe it won't take long before you can even turn it into a city-state!"
"Besides the great Lord, we also have a large group of powerful warriors, they can all defend our territory!"
Dazhuang became more excited as he spoke, and then shouted, "Praise the Lord!"
Others, including the Tree Spirit Clan, also shouted, "Praise the Lord, we believe in you too!"
At this moment, the newly joined Imperial Soldiers and Mage Apprentices all looked at Cao Xing's subjects with curiosity.
For so many people to trust a Lord unconditionally was truly rare.
