Lords Trying to Survive: Strategizing from a Rundown Yard - Chapter 47

Chapter 47: Which Insolent Fellow Stole My Horse?

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

He looked at the farmers who were frightened because he stepped into the small courtyard.

The corner of Zong Shen’s mouth curved into a friendly smile.

“Your Lord is truly dead. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have been able to enter this small courtyard.”

“Right now, your only choice is to submit to me and join my territory.”

“I have many powerful soldiers and plenty of food. In my territory, I can keep you safe and provide you with the most comfortable accommodation possible.”

Zong Shen’s voice was very calm, but his words were filled with temptation.

He could already accurately grasp the core needs of these farmers.

It was nothing more than being fed and safe.

These were the core needs of the farmers.

As expected, after hearing the unfamiliar Lord’s words.

These farmers were shaken.

It was a pity that Zong Shen did not bring back the corpse of that unlucky fellow. Otherwise, it would have been more convincing.

Zong Shen did not rush them.

He was going to give these farmers some time.

‘Let them consider…’ Zong Shen inwardly decided.

As for himself, he had arrived beside the storage box of the territory.

He stretched out his hand and a notification immediately appeared.

[An Ownerless Territory has been detected. Do you want to declare occupation?]

Zong Shen chose [Yes].

The next moment, Zong Shen opened the storage box of the previously ownerless territory.

[Wood x87]

[Stone x65]

[Iron x21]

[Textile x32]

[Copper x3]

[Complete Grassland Wolf Skin x1]

[Complete Young Wild Boar Skin x1]

[Thick Roasted Wolf Meat x3]

[Thick Roasted Boar Meat x6]

There was nothing good in the storage box, only some basic resources, and simple roasted meat.

It seemed like this fellow had killed wolves and wild boars before.

It seemed that he did not have much trouble maintaining the basic operation of his territory.

Two straw huts were built inside the small courtyard.

The other straw huts were a Grade 1 kitchen and a Grade 1 blacksmith shop.

In Zong Shen’s opinion, the construction quality of these huts was average.

In addition, there was also a package in the storage box.

[Zhang Song 1999312 Lord’s remaining items]

[There are nine items inside. Please ensure that you have sufficient storage space.]

[(Click here to open)]

Zong Shen checked his backpack and storage bag. He found that he only had five to six slots left.

To be safe, he decided to bring it back to his territory first and check the items there.

Zong Shen put away the package.

He turned to the farmers.

At this moment, the farmers seemed to have received some proof and finally understood that their lord was truly dead.

As the saying said, a wise man submits to circumstances. These farmers were all weak commoners in the first place. Thus, they immediately came to Zong Shen and knelt down.

“We are willing to follow you, sir!”

“Please treat us kindly, sir.”

Zong Shen nodded in satisfaction.

“Very good, very good. All of you made a wise decision today.”

“Boys, take these farmers and start heading back to the camp.”

“You should know the way, right?”

Zong Shen called out to the Wolf Cavalry soldiers.

Colby nodded, brushed his chest with one fist, and bowed respectfully. “Dungeon Lord, don’t worry. As long as I get down the mountain and return to the pasture, I’ll be able to find the territory!”

Zong Shen then said to Favis and Tasya. “You two, follow the Wolf Cavalry soldiers.”

“Iron Pole, follow me.”

“We’re going back the way we came from through dungeon. The old traveling horse is still tied to the roadside in the forest!”

Zong Shen quickly made the arrangements.

Among the five farmers, there were three men and two women.

They were all very muscular.

Their limbs were thick, and their skin was the color of healthy wheat.

They looked like members of a Southeast Asian tribe who lived in tropical regions.

The three Wolf Cavalry soldiers led the two necromancers and the five farmers on their way back.

They walked down the mountain.

Zong Shen and Iron Pole went back the way they came.

They returned to the dungeon through the tunnel in the ruins.

There were many ruins in the mountains.

It turned out that this place was also a part of Esala.

The top of the mountain was the original high ground of the city, while the pasture was the low-lying part of the city.

Moreover, there were many wood resources in the mountains, and there were also prey to hunt.

In comparison, this place seemed to be slightly superior to the pasture.

However, if they were to relocate because of this, it would be no different from abandoning one’s roots to pursue the summit.

Zong Shen was prepared to build an exploration camp here after the establishment of his main camp.

When that happened, it would be easier for him to explore this forest.

The two of them returned to the dungeon.

After passing through the left dungeon, they returned to the middle corridor and walked down the underground stairs back into the temple.

When he walked out of the temple, he had a feeling that time and space had changed.

Zong Shen and Iron Pole left the temple and walked through the small path that they had discovered when they came.

“Iron Pole. Are you and Second Dog and Eggface from the same village?”

Zong Shen suddenly asked.

When Iron Pole heard this question, he was stunned for a moment before nodding.

“Yes, my Lord.”

“But we’re not from this kingdom.”

“Our kingdom is called Moon Blue.”

Zong Shen was deep in thought when he heard that.

He still knew nothing about the geography of this world, its size, and the distribution of power in the continent.

He only knew that this world was many times larger than Earth.

There was no hint of technology anywhere. Instead, this world seemed much closer to a fantasy world.

There were Wolf Cavalry soldiers, ferocious and terrifying monsters, and necromancers who could cast spells with a wave of their hands.

There were even legendary Night Elves.

More importantly, this world seemed to be ruled by some unimaginable power.

It had a rule system similar to that of real-life games.

“Interesting. Very interesting.”

Zong Shen pinched his chin, his eyes bursting with excitement.

This world was much more exciting than Earth!

“Then Iron Pole, do you still remember how you appeared in the small courtyard?”

Zong Shen continued asking.

Hearing this question…

Iron Pole’s face revealed a trace of confusion.

“Our village was attacked by a group of vicious bandits. I remember that Eggface, Second Dog, and I were killed by the bandits’ swords.”

“However, we entered a white room.”

“A voice told me to make a choice.”

“Choosing to serve a lord or choose true death.”

“We all chose the former. Then, we followed the guidance of the underworld and waited for your arrival!”

Iron Pole recalled.

“I understand now.”

Zong Shen nodded.

At this moment, the two of them had already passed through the path that they discovered back then.

They returned to the side of the mountain road.

Zong Shen was thinking about something when he subconsciously reached out to touch a tree by the roadside.

But he felt nothing.

“Eh? Where’s my horse?”

Zong Shen raised his head and looked around in confusion.

Only then did he realize that his old traveling horse was gone!

“F*ck!”

“This world is truly getting worse every day!”

“Which insolent fellow stole my horse?”

Zong Shen drew his sword and shouted angrily!

Iron Pole squatted on the road and found some clues.

“My Lord, I found the hoofprint of a horse!”