Chapter 421: Only by Contributing Will You Be Rewarded
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The reward for the hidden mission scratched Wang Xiao’s heart like a kitten’s claw. However, he did not hatch the beast egg to complete the mission immediately. Instead, he first pondered over the plan of increasing the territory area.
The two of them arrived at the edge of the new territory. Looking at the vast wasteland, Wang Xiao frowned slightly.
If the new area was a ring-shaped expansion centered on the original territory, they only needed to continue expanding on the original foundation.
However, this territory that was hundreds of kilometers long extended from the side of the original territory, directly turning their territory into a long and narrow strip.
The original city facilities were all on the side of the territory. If they continued to expand according to the conventional method, the cities located in the two sections would be nearly a thousand kilometers apart. If an accident happened, it would be very difficult for them to support one another.
However, if they did not build cities and defensive facilities, in the future, if an enemy entered their territory, it would almost be equivalent to giving up the newly added territory. It would give the enemy a chance to gain a foothold.
After thinking for a moment, Wang Xiao did not have any good ideas. He tilted his head and asked Zhou Xiruo, “Do you have any good suggestions for such a large area?”
“I think we should continue to build cities.”
Zhou Xiruo thought for a moment and said, “Firstly, exploring the wasteland requires a large number of people. Secondly, the two sides of the territory are too far apart. Be it development or guards, we can’t not have people here.” The source of this content can be connected to n0v3lb!n★
“Good point.”
Wang Xiao nodded in agreement. Before Zhou Xiruo could speak, his tone changed. “But how do you resolve the problem of mutual support?”
“We can—”
“Even if we continue to increase the population, we can’t guarantee that we’ll be invincible. Due to the overall shape of our territory, as long as the enemy focuses their firepower on one side, it’ll be very difficult for us to provide effective support.”
Zhou Xiruo’s idea was rejected before she could say it. She immediately looked a little unhappy. “Then what do you think we should do?”
“That’s why I asked you!”
Wang Xiao chuckled shamelessly and patted Zhou Xiruo’s shoulder. “My [Lord Core] has just leveled up. I want to study what changes have happened. I’ll leave the construction of the territory to you! Best of luck!”
Moreover, the abstract pattern on the beast egg was also naturally formed. How could he have seen it in advance?
Puzzled, Wang Xiao could not help but observe it more carefully. The familiar feeling became stronger and stronger, but he racked his brains and still could not remember where he had seen it before.
Helpless, Wang Xiao could only suppress this doubt in his heart first. He casually tapped the beast egg and the relevant introduction information popped up.
“[Cloud Beast]?”
When Wang Xiao saw the name of this mutated beast, he immediately raised his eyebrows.
Under normal circumstances, the names of soldiers would reflect their characteristics. For example, the [Ice Thunder Horn Wolf] was a very typical example. From the name, one could tell that it was a wolf-shaped mutated beast with the ice and lightning attribute.
However, the name [Cloud Beast] was a little vague. Although it also sounded like a mutated beast, Wang Xiao could not guess its form and attributes. At least in the ranges of beasts he knew of, the soldiers of the Blue Planet did not seem to have the attribute of “cloud”.
After thinking for a while and having no clue, Wang Xiao decided not to think about it anymore.
He slit his wrist and prepared to sign a [Blood Contract] with this beast egg. However, after thinking about it, Wang Xiao first opened the defensive field of the [Protection Ring] before dripping blood on the obsidian-like beast egg.
Drip!
With a soft sound, the blood seeped into the surface of the beast egg the moment it landed.
Wang Xiao’s expression turned cold as he hurriedly retreated. However, after waiting for half a minute, the beast egg did not move at all.
“Could it be that it was crooked just now?”
Wang Xiao looked at the surface of the beast egg and suddenly doubted his memories. After thinking for a moment, he swung his wrist in the direction of the beast egg and immediately, a few drops of blood dripped onto it.
When the blood landed on the surface of the beast egg, it still seeped in with a whoosh. The beast egg was still silent and motionless.
Wang Xiao was silent for a moment and had a suspicious expression. He thought that perhaps there was a price to pay. Then, he made the wound on his wrist deeper. He took a few steps forward and poured the blood seeping out of the wound on the surface of the beast egg.
With a large amount of blood seeping in, the silent beast egg finally trembled slightly. Then, a light blue virtual screen popped up directly above the beast egg.
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