Lords Trying to Survive: Strategizing from a Rundown Yard - Chapter 17

Chapter 17: Market Construction Blueprint

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

The unknown was the most exciting.

Zong Shen came to the treasure chest and reached out to touch it gently.

He looked at the [Click to Activate] notification.

He clicked on it directly.

Then, the treasure chest slowly opened.

A few reward balls appeared.

[Successfully unlocked Black Iron Treasure Chest]

[Market construction blueprint x1]

[Fine Wheat Bread ×10]

[Fine Rum x10]

[Sharp German Sword ×1]

[Wooden Shield Blueprint x1]

There were a total of five rewards.

Two were food.

The other two were blueprints. One of them was a construction blueprint and the other was a manufacturing blueprint.

There was another sword.

Zong Shen grabbed the sword and checked it.

[Sharp German Sword]

[One-handed/Two-handed]

[Quality: Normal]

[Cleave Damage: 29/33 (One-handed/Two-handed)]

[Piercing Damage: 23]

[Attack Range: 80]

[Attack Speed :+8%]

[Durability: 120]

[Power Required: 2]

Good lord, it was much better than the damaged Rusty Sword in Zong Shen’s hand. Not only could it be used with one hand, but it could also be used as a two-handed sword.

He immediately put away the Rusty Sword and replaced it with the Sharp German Sword.

Then, he began his daily inspection.

[Wood Shield Blueprint]

[After using it, a simple wooden shield can be created.]

[Simple wooden shield]

[Quality: Normal]

[Shield Defense: 35]

[Chance of Blocking: 25%]

[Crafting Requirement: Wood x6, Textile x2]

[Manufacturing time: 10m]

The basic equipment with ordinary attributes was not even comparable to Zong Shen’s damaged kite shield.

However, the production process was simple and did not require much materials. He could consider creating a few transitional equipment for the farmers to defend themselves.

[Fine Wheat Bread]

[Delicious wheat bread]

[Effect: Restores 50 points of Satiety]

[A decent food. If only there was milk.]

…

[Fine Rum]

[Refined rum]

[Effect: Attack+10%, Defense -20%, Duration: 30m]

(Rum wine brewed by multiple crafts. If you meet the Dwarves, you can exchange a cup of rum for his friendship.)

Food was also one of the supplies that Zong Shen was currently lacking.

Especially when the population of the territory was rapidly increasing.

Food was one of the most important basic resources.

Next was the water resources.

Water, food and safety.

They were the three most basic elements of survival.

The main purpose of his trip was to find a water source.

But it didn’t matter. He planned to ask about the strategy on the way back.

He stored the four rewards into the storage compartment.

Next, there was only one blueprint left.

[Market construction blueprint x1]

[Quality: Normal (White)]

[Requirement: Wood x20, Iron x8, Hemp Rope x3, Market construction blueprint x1]

[Construction time: 1h36m (20% reduced from engineering)]

[Land area: 10 square meters]

[Sturdiness: 500]

[Armor: 10]

[Market: You can trade with other Feudal Lords here. At the current level, you can only sell three items at the same time.]

After obtaining the blueprint of the market, the resources required for construction were not much. In the future, he could trade with other Feudal Lords who had built the market.

He put away all the rewards.

Zong Shen stood up and looked at the empty treasure chest.

[Black Iron Treasure Chest]

[Click to Open]

“Open it.”

[Obtained Iron x10]

Another wave of resources had been obtained.

“Are there any other supplies in this camp?”

Zong Shen raised a question in his mind.

(You are like a locust passing by. Without my guidance, you can also sweep this place clean.)

Zong Shen rolled his eyes as he looked at this notification that seemed to be complimenting him.

“Alright, next question.”

“Where can I find a water source to drink? The closer it is to the camp, the better!”

(This is not a difficult problem. In fact, in the north of your territory, there is a clear and safe stream less than three miles ahead. In the southwest direction, there is a lake 47 miles ahead. However, some bad-tempered fellows have occupied the lake. From this camp, another 52 miles south, there is a swamp that is neither too clear nor too safe.)

There were several options provided by the strategy.

Zong Shen took a brief look. There was a small stream not far from the territory.

It seemed that returning to the territory was the most reliable.

“Are there any treasures and precious resources worth searching for near this camp?”

(Below the camp is a huge Esala ruin. There are some interesting things in it, but the workload is huge. When you have enough manpower, you can consider coming here to excavate.)

(There is a small forest 13 miles west of the camp. There is a silver treasure chest inside, but there are a few strong bears inside.)

(Walk right out of the camp, walk 100 steps and dig downwards. You will find some small surprises.)

The guide instantly gave three suggestions.

With the guidance module, Zong Shen wished he could start an excavator.

Incarnate into a real digger.

Wherever he dug.

There would be a sack of treasures.

Don’t talk so much.

Of these three options, the only one that Zong Shen could choose was the little surprise that was 100 steps away from the right side of the camp.

The other two were not things that Zong Shen could handle alone.

Hence, he followed the indicated direction and walked out of the camp. He took 100 steps to the right.

He dug down with a pickaxe.

He actually dug out a leather wallet.

Zong Shen picked up the wallet.

He stared.

[Traveler’s wallet]

[Money+430]

Oh, come on. What a small surprise.

Speaking of which, he had also obtained some “money” since he chose his identity.

But so far, he hasn’t found out where to use the money.

It should only be used after coming into contact with the native forces of this continent.

He put the money away.

Money does not take up space in the storage compartment.

There was a separate storage space.

However, after taking them out and transforming them, they would become copper coins.

Zong Shen looked down at the watch on his wrist.

This was the only item that followed him here.

It was already three in the afternoon.

He should hurry back home.

It would be dark by the time he finished collecting the water.

Next, he would need to build some basic buildings.

When the Wolf Cavalry soldier returned, he would see if Colby had found anything valuable on this trip.

Tomorrow there would be eleven farmers gathering at the same time.

Zong Shen rode his old traveling horse and returned to his territory.

Meanwhile, he considered his next arrangements and plans.

This was his first day here!

It seemed like he had survived quite well.

Not only did he have food and water.

He also gained two powerful soldiers and eight farmers.

With the increase in population, the 230 square meter area of the feudal lord’s small courtyard seemed to be stretched thin.

It seemed that he would need to expand his territory tomorrow or the day after.

With his current strength, he should be able to deal with the ten random hostile targets within a five-kilometer radius.