Yet, for those who could produce them, they were commonplace.

Naturally, they would prefer to exchange iron ingots from magic crystals.

Precisely what white you currently needed with the iron or processed by the Xiao clan orphans.

She now possessed over 9,000 iron ingots.

A mere step away from upgrading her town.

Huh, I'm wealthy once more.

It seems the most lucrative trade is indeed that of merchants.

Laboring farmers will forever remain in their plight.

She rubbed her hands together wearing a foolish grin if reliant solely on hunting for magic crystals.

Who knows how long it would take to amass 20,000.

The furnace operated by the Xiao Clan orphans could smelt a maximum of 3,000 iron ingots daily.

White used four 500 iron ores would require at least 2 days for completion.

Within those two days, if she could secure an additional thousand iron ingots, she would successfully upgrade to a town on the sixth day, who knows the true intensity of the beast tide.

Yet, it is undeniable that in 7 days, the beast tide will certainly eliminate a significant number of lackluster lords.

Thus, Bayou must strive to strengthen herself as much as possible before the impending tide.

Alas, the protective shield will vanish in 3 days and I am truly filled with trepidation.

Chapter 46 exclusive special buildings.

Currently, the only structure that by you can upgrade is the barracks as the castle still requires a few iron ingots and special buildings cannot be upgraded.

Regardless, one must earn money without being a fool.

Requirements for upgrading the barracks: 8,000 magic crystals, 80 spirit cores.

Upgrade.

Congratulations, Lord, for successfully upgrading the barracks to level six.

You have received a random special building blueprint.

Oh, the level six barracks does not unlock any new troop types.

Yet, the number of summon units has increased to 20.

What is the point of increasing the summoning quantity when Bayou can summon without a limit? This feels like a significant loss.

The next level requires 10 000 magic crystals and 100 spirit cores.

Bayou decides to postpone the barracks upgrade and first examine what this special building blueprint can yield if the upgrade merely increases the summoning quantity.

Bayou would be distraught.

Half of the 20,000 magic crystals has vanished in an instant merely to augment the number.

Bayou has heart bleeds.

Bayou claims the reward for the special building blueprint.

Congratulations, Lord, for obtaining the special building blueprint.

Four-wheel magic stone pillar.

Special building blueprint.

Four-wheel magic stone pillar.

Building level, none.

Exclusive to stone golems.

Function.

The stone golem perched upon the four-wheel magic stone pillar will gain two experience points per minute.

Note one.

The stone golem resting on the four-wheel magic stone pillar will enter a dormant state, awakening only when enemies breach the territory or when the lord summons it.

Note two, the stone golem on the four-wheel magic stone pillar will be bound and cannot be replaced.

Construction materials: 8,000 stone, 4,000 magic crystals, four spirit cores.

Is there truly a dedicated special building for troop types? Gaining two experience points per minute equates to one point every 30 seconds, resulting in a staggering 2,880 points of experience in a day without interruption.

This is significantly faster than having the stone golem hunt wild boars, which would in yield nearly 3,000 experience points in a day.

Absurd.

Incredible.

Bayou nearly considered standing at top it to become a statue himself.

The level cap for stone golems is royal rank, ensuring a formidable future royal combat power.

However, this would bind them to the special building, relegating them to mere gatekeepers, albeit still quite powerful.

Fortunately, Bayou did not hastily upgrade the barracks.

Otherwise, there would not have been enough magic crystals to construct the four-wheel magic stone pillar.

Construct.

This is quite an intriguing item, far superior to merely increasing the number of summoned undead by 10.

Bayou unhesitatingly chooses to build it.

Four circular stone pillars rise from the entrance of the castle courtyard.

Their flat tops adorned with intricate carvings of fearsome stone golems arranged in a trapezoidal formation.

Two pillars stand on either side of the entrance with two more position behind.

The overall height of the pillars matches that of the castle s grand entrance.

Will the boundstone golem break the constraints of upgrade limitations? Bayou gazed at the four drive demon stone pillars.

suddenly reminded of the gargoyle commander she had summoned from the corpse of the goblin chief.

If these undead beings summoned by her could also acquire experience from the pillars.

Their starting point would be significantly elevated.

However, she dismissed the idea.

It was too risky.

What if they still couldn't level up? That would be a foolish predicament as this was not something she could change.

summoning forth four gargoyles from the barracks, Bayou signaled to them with her eyes, glancing from them to the stone pillars, her intent unmistakable, the four gargoyles comprehended her silent command and immediately soared towards the four pillars.

Once they landed, they perched upon the stone columns, folding their wings and crouching down.

Gradually, their skin began to petrify, enveloping them entirely until the faint blue glow in their eyes extinguished completely.

The four gargoyless, now in a crouch position, transformed into lifeless statues.

Excellent, it is done.

I hope you all ascend to the royal level soon.

Bayou remarked as she strolled back to her castle.

Meanwhile, the XiaoClan orphans were busy extracting iron ore for her.

The weapons they procured had already been traded away, and food exchanges had ceased to be viable.

Bayou felt a growing sense of idleness.

Reclining on her bed, her gaze fixated on the chandelier above, she lingered in silence.

Yet Bayou sensed that she ought not to remain idle.

She needed to engage in some activity.

Currently at level 9, she felt a considerable distance remain before her next upgrade, and it seemed premature to expect advancement.

Suddenly, she sat up with vigor, brushing the hair from her face to reveal her delicate features.

"No, I must become stronger," she declared.

She shed her night gown and dawned a simple black tracksuit.

This time, she made a wiser choice, opting for a pair of white ankle socks instead of kneeh high ones, completing her outfit with a pair of chunky sneakers.

"Oh dear, I must wear something underneath.

Otherwise, the sensation while moving would be too pronounced, she thought, retrieving a snug black undershirt, she lifted her t-shirt and secured the garment behind her back.

Determined to practice her magic outside the castle and familiarize herself in advance, she also plan to explore the vicinity, perhaps engage in some wild training.

At level 9, bolstered by the territori advantage of gaining an additional level within the domain of the bone throne, she was confident in her safety as long as she did not venture beyond its borders.

The dark forest and the frigid snow mountains were fraught with peril.

Yet the area at their confluence formed a relatively secure zone.

The scanned experience points mattered little by primary focus was honing her combat skills.

As she exited the castle, she tied her hair back with one hand while the other was poised for action.

Mid-tier fire magic lacked expansive area of effect attacks.

To wield the kind of devastating power that could obliterate a small town, as seen in the anime of her past life, Bayou estimated she would need to attain at least high tier magic, if not higher.

Extending a finger, a flame erupted from the tip, a fundamental manipulation of fire elements that did not require a magic circle.

a natural fire starter.

As she playfully twirled the flickering flames in her palm, she leisurely strolled out of the castle.

Having mastered the art of fire magic, Bayou had developed a considerable resistance to the fiery element, rendering her fingers impervious to the heat.

Upon reaching the castle gates, she chanced upon a wild rabbit grazing nearby.