Chapter 94

Yu Kai said, "Now, we have eighty-three people who have changed their secondary profession to blacksmiths, and ninety-six who have changed to engravers. Although these people have completed their secondary profession assignments, many of them are not very enthusiastic about their secondary professions. After all, whether it's quarrying or mining, the speed of obtaining spirit energy points is not as fast as killing monsters."

Cheng Yang said, "This is a good thing, indicating that our combat professionals have basically overcome their fear of demonized beasts and are now more actively killing them. As for their enthusiasm for practicing their secondary professions, we can't force it. The raw material acquisition prices I have set are already quite good. After all, raw material collection is not dangerous, and it's normal for the returns to be lower than killing monsters. However, we now face an equipment issue, and this situation must be changed."

Yu Kai said, "If we want to solve the equipment problem, it's difficult to start from raw materials. The biggest challenge we face when dealing with secondary professions is blueprints or formulas. We few have obtained a lot of spirit energy points by acting with you, the lord, and have already purchased the most basic manufacturing blueprint. But for others, it's more troublesome. A single blueprint requires one thousand spirit energy points, which most people cannot afford."

Cheng Yang said with a relaxed expression, "This is not a big problem. What secondary professions have you chosen? What formulas have you learned?"

Yu Kai said first, "I am a tailor, and I have learned leather armor manufacturing, which can produce leather armor for archer apprentices. Additionally, my skinning skill has been upgraded to level 2, allowing me to skin the fur of late-stage first-tier demonized beasts."

Liu Hao then said, "My secondary profession is a blacksmith. I have just learned iron sword forging. However, this skill is a bit troublesome, as I haven't found where the iron ore is, so I can't practice my mining skill."

Immediately after, Niu Bing, Li Wanshan, and Zhao Chuan also spoke about their secondary professions. Apart from Li Wanshan, who became a carpenter, Niu Bing chose to be a blacksmith, and Zhao Chuan chose to be an alchemist.

Cheng Yang said with a smile, "You are quite evenly distributed, so the equipment can be manufactured. Blacksmiths will be responsible for forging iron weapons, carpenters will manufacture staffs, rods, and bows, and artisans will focus on making jewelry. As for the ore you need, I know some places where it can be found. I will take you to collect it tonight."

Liu Hao and the others were suddenly overjoyed, as his resentment towards iron ore was very deep. If it weren't for the fact that this game had no GM, he would have called to complain long ago.

"What about me?" Yu Kai suddenly realized he had chosen a rather troublesome secondary profession.

Cheng Yang said with a smile, "It's simple. Making arrows requires animal tendons, which you will be responsible for collecting. Additionally, some animal leg bones can be used to make staffs, so you can stockpile these materials and sell them to those who need them in the future. As for armor, if you have spare time, you can also make some to practice your skills."

Yu Kai asked, "But with only a few of us, the number of equipment we can produce daily is less than what is produced in dungeons, and it's just a drop in the bucket for the entire territory's needs."

Cheng Yang said, "Aren't there others? Although each person has few spirit energy points, the total is a very large number. You can let the people in the team form their own groups. For example, if someone wants to practice a secondary profession, and others need equipment, these people can give some spirit energy points to the other person, and the other person can then freely manufacture one or several pieces of equipment for them. Isn't this a perfect solution?"

Yu Kai and the others suddenly understood. This method was indeed very simple. They had not thought of it because they considered spirit energy points too important, thinking that each person's spirit energy points were for their own use.

Now that Cheng Yang reminded them, they all understood. Since not everyone wants to practice a secondary profession, why should everyone learn the corresponding formulas and blueprints?

As they were talking, Liu Xiyue and Pang Shan walked over together. Seeing the two of them chatting and laughing, Cheng Yang and the others felt that it was no longer the end of the world. Especially Liu Xiyue, with her beautiful face and charming smile, she exuded a captivating aura.

Cheng Yang sighed in his heart. Such a girl, if it weren't for the end of the world, would undoubtedly be a goddess in everyone's eyes. But now, she also had to pick up a weapon and fight to the death against demonized beasts. If not, she would only become a subordinate to some powerful person.

Perhaps this is fate! Such a change cannot be clearly defined as good or bad, as no one, including Cheng Yang, knows what direction this world will take.

"Lord, I didn't expect you to be so considerate of Xiyue!" Pang Shan said with a crescent-shaped smile.

Cheng Yang did not say it outright but smiled and said, "It's nothing. Liu Xiyue is your good friend, and I can't neglect her for Niu Bing's sake, right?"

Pang Shan's eyes carried a hint of something different, and she said with a smile, "Is that really all there is to it?"

Liu Xiyue couldn't stand it anymore and pinched Pang Shan's waist, saying, "Xiao Shan, what are you talking about? Do you think everyone is as complicated as you?"

"Ha ha..." After being pinched, Pang Shan not only didn't cry out in pain but laughed, "Look, look, it's not even what, and you're already protecting her."

The two girls instantly started to play and fight, and Cheng Yang looked at Niu Bing, giving a helpless smile. He understood the meaning behind Pang Shan's words, but how could he explain it? Could he say that he was so considerate of Liu Xiyue because of her powerful attribute? It wasn't that Cheng Yang didn't trust these people, but Liu Xiyue's attribute was indeed too extreme, and she currently lacked the ability to protect herself. The fewer people who knew, the better.

"Alright, go and select people for the secondary professions," Cheng Yang said immediately.

Liu Hao asked, "What do we do after changing our secondary professions?"

Cheng Yang said, "After changing, each of you will act separately. Hao, you take your team to Xianghe Village and try to clear the large groups of demonized beasts around during the day. Now that you are a high-level warrior apprentice and have good equipment, as long as you bring enough potions, there shouldn't be any major problems. Old Niu and Old Li, your two teams should join forces and enter Xiang City to rescue as many civilians as possible. Although we have already saved nearly thirty thousand people, it's still not enough to support the development of three bases. In the future, we will have more bases, and stockpiling population is very necessary."

"Lord, what about me?" Zhao Chuan asked.

Cheng Yang said, "Your task is to clear the demonized beasts around the territory. This task will be rotated among your five teams, one team per day."

Zhao Chuan originally thought that clearing the demonized beasts around the territory was not a good job, but after hearing that each team would take turns, he had no objections.

Finally, Cheng Yang said, "Yu Kai, after you select the people for the secondary professions, go and move some wood, and then I will accompany you to Dongshan Village. After you advance to a high-level archer apprentice, you will temporarily stay in Dongshan Village and clear the large groups of demonized beasts around."

After hearing Cheng Yang's instructions, Yu Kai and the others left, and even Pang Shan left with Niu Bing, leaving Liu Xiyue alone.

"Lord, Xiao Shan just now..." Liu Xiyue was about to explain the incident.

Cheng Yang interrupted with a smile, "No need to explain. I know she was joking. Ah! Our territory might already be considered a paradise in this world, but it still lacks laughter and joy. Having more people like her to liven up the atmosphere is not bad."

Liu Xiyue looked at Cheng Yang, feeling a bit relieved in her heart, but also a bit empty, a feeling she couldn't quite describe.

During the waiting time, Cheng Yang called Chen Yun and others to enter the Nightmare-level Blood Church dungeon. In fact, Cheng Yang had also considered taking Liu Xiyue, but her strength was indeed too weak, and in a Nightmare-level dungeon, she could be killed at any moment.

Since they had already cleared the Nightmare-level difficulty yesterday, today's entry was smooth sailing. In less than half an hour, Cheng Yang and the others came out of the dungeon, with obvious smiles on their faces.

This time, the BOSS they encountered did not have the life-for-life skill like the one last time, so they killed it easily. Moreover, the harvest was also very good, as they obtained a decent piece of equipment.

Spirit Wood Staff: Silver-grade weapon, increases magic attack by 6 points. Can be equipped by priests of apprentice level or higher. Durability: 100/100.

Another silver-grade weapon. They had only cleared the Nightmare-level Blood Church dungeon twice and already obtained three weapons, which was indeed very lucky. Of course, this time, they only obtained one silver-grade equipment, and the other two were bronze-grade.

Cheng Yang's first thought was to give this weapon to Liu Xiyue, but he quickly dismissed the idea. With Liu Xiyue's current attack power, even with this equipment, she would not have the ability to instantly kill late-stage first-tier demonized beasts. Using this weapon against mid-stage first-tier demonized beasts would be a waste.

Moreover, Zeng Yue was currently using a bronze-grade staff, and the dungeon was cleared with her cooperation. If Cheng Yang gave this staff to Liu Xiyue, although she wouldn't have any objections, she wouldn't be happy.

After careful consideration, Cheng Yang left the Spirit Wood Staff to Zeng Yue and gave the bronze-grade staff she had used to Liu Xiyue. Since Liu Xiyue also had a ring that increased her magic attack by 1 point, her magic attack power was now 9 points. With the use of the Holy Word skill, she could easily kill mid-stage first-tier demonized beasts.

PS: There are only five days left until the release. Everyone, please support! I won't be resting during the New Year, so I will be bursting with energy...

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