The five fox women with bushy brown tails stood frozen, their heads bowed, too timid to meet Fongo<unk>s gaze.

"Enough of the tears.

Come with me, and I will ensure you are fed.

" Fongghao addressed all the slaves.

Having said that, he led the foxes out of the warehouse, heading towards the chief's hall.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the chief's hall, the bull-headed guard promptly bowed and said, "My lord, the chief is waiting for you inside.

" "Indeed, arrange some food for them to satisfy their hunger.

" Fongo glanced at the five slaves trailing behind him.

"Very well, my lord.

" The minur guard promptly responded to Fongo<unk>s instructions.

Upon entering the grand hall, the bronze minotaur talic was polishing his battle axe.

Noticing Fong How and Inia's entrance, he immediately set down his weapon and bowed.

Say, "My lord, the bronze minotaur was a purple tier hero considered a formidable combatant among heroes.

Yet in Fongo's hands, he was but a trivial fraction of his potential.

Whether or not he could recruit an additional commanding hero held little significance for the overall strategy.

Have there been any updates regarding the Skull Crusher tribe? Fonhouse seated himself in an adjacent chair.

Talic refrained from returning to his chieftain seat, opting instead to sit beside him, his demeanor serious.

My lord, I have dispatched personnel to scout the Cold Wind Mountains, but I fear they have yet to arrive.

Today marks the second day following our battle with the Skull Crusher tribe.

Our scouts are still on route and have not yet reached the mountains, let alone gathered any intelligence.

Indeed.

By the way, the territory has established a merit trial grounds and her clansmen can advance their heroes there.

Upon hearing Fong How's words, Tal's eyes widened with excitement and he promptly exclaimed, "That is splendid news.

The establishment of the merit trial grounds will invigorate our clansmen's desire for advancement and increase the number of heroes within our territory.

" The presence or absence of such a facility greatly influences a faction strength.

With a merit trial grounds tier 10 troops from nearby cities will come to ascend to hero status and those aspiring to become heroes will also rely on the grounds for their progression.

Thus the existence of the merit trial grounds can cultivate more heroes and attract other talents.

As for the materials for advancement, you and your clansmen need not worry.

I will prepare them for you.

Fonhow replied calmly.

There were not many heroes capable of advancement within the territory.

Nelson and Jia and Talic.

The materials required for the trials could also be procured from the Celestial I Merchant Alliance at an affordable price.

So there was no need to haggle with the heroes.

Allowing them to prepare on their own would only hinder their growth.

Thank you, my lord.

The Minotaur tribe is eternally grateful to you.

Talic rose and bowed once more.

Simultaneously, Fongo received a system notification.

Talic, the bronze minotaur's loyalty has increased by 20 points.

Current loyalty is 85.

Talc's loyalty had finally risen.

Either it remained unchanged or surged by a substantial 20 points, reaching a commendable 85.

This level of loyalty was quite high, ensuring greater obedience to Fongs commands.

Very well, I shall not disturb you further.

Should you require anything, use the Kong to contact me.

I shall take my leave now.

Fongghao stood.

Understood, my lord.

Before departing from the mana market, Fongghao visited the tavern where he procured some spices and acquired a single map.

Map cave camp category single map description.

A map crafted by traveling merchant detailing the routes and terrain of the cave camp.

The Mana market has just opened and this is the only map available in the store.

Previously, an unknown cave map was obtained from the tavern, and since it lies to the west of Mana Market, the Copper Bull arranged for someone to scout the area first.

After the news was confirmed, he proceeded with the exploration.

As Fong Ho departed Manim with the purchase slaves, the Copper Bull dispatched Minotaur guards for protection, ensuring Fongous's safety also meant preventing any potential dangers from arising in this place.

The journey back to the territory was uninterrupted.

replaying a scene that had been witnessed several times before when the slaves caught sight of the densely packed army of undead with the exception of two who fainted.

The remaining three clung to each other, weeping uncontrollably.

Having witnessed such occurrences numerous times, Fonghao chose not to explain or console them, allowing their cries to echo.

Upon entering the city, you're emerged with a group of maids to greet them.

Upon seeing several unconscious fox folk on the card, her expression turned peculiar.

After a moment's reflection, she connected the dots with her own experiences and understood the reason for the incident.

Your please explain the rules of the territory to them and their future responsibilities.

Today they shall rest and tomorrow we will assign them tasks.

Understood.

Must plead softly.

While familiarizing the newly arrived fox folk with the territory, she also needed to specify which areas were permissible and which were off limits, particularly the undead zone, where a single misstep could lead to one s transformation into a skeleton.

Once he was entrusted with this task, Fonhow returned to the warehouse to craft stone slabs.

Stone slab material three.

The slabs were a reward obtained from a previous battle with stone elementals.

Due to his busy schedule, he had postponed their creation until now.

The purpose of the stone slabs was simple.

They would serve as flag stones for outdoor pathways.

Currently, the ground in the territory consisted of compressed earth, not due to fong directing workers to specifically level it, but rather from the countless skeletons trampling upon it daily.

This could be considered as laying the foundation for the stone slab installation.

Now some of the recently purchased slaves could assist with this task, allowing the laying of stone slabs to proceed smoothly.

He adjusted the quantity to be crafted to 100fold amplification triggered, obtaining 10,100 stone slabs.

Chapter 153.

The desolate battlefield.

After enjoying a midday meal, Eier continued to guide the newly acquired slaves in familiarizing themselves with the territory.

Fong Hao was deep in thought about the afternoon's plans when the voice of the Lord's book summoned him with a private message.

It was Dong Xiaawua.

Since her injury and the subsequent healing potion she had received from him, they had not been in contact for some time.

"Brother How, I have completed the exploration of the ancient tomb and acquired some shadow stones which I have designated for you," Donji informed him.

Fong Ho opened the designated trading page and beheld the shadow stones that have been transferred to him.

quite a substantial number totaling 49.

He placed several weapons onto the trading interface and they successfully completed the transaction.

What else did you find in the ancient tomb? Were there any noteworthy corpses? Funha inquired.

Indeed, there was a corpse in a bronze coffin, but do not worry, brother.

I had it set ablaze, ensuring there would be no danger.

Dong Jua responded, her tone suggesting that she had managed the situation well.

She assumed Fong Ha was concerned for her safety.

Fearing that the corpse within the coffin might rise as an undead being to attack her uh you burned it.

Was there nothing left? Even bones would suffice.

He remarked no bra.

If there's anything you desire, just let me know so I can pay attention next time.

Dong Jua replied, picking up on the underlying nuances of his words.

Fong Hao pondered for a moment before saying, "I possess a necroantic structure and some powerful remains.

They could prove useful.