The cost of crafting a single piece of ordinary equipment now reached three magic crystals, yet was only sold for five, leaving a mere profit of two crystals.

This was a far cry from the previous 10-fold returns.

Bayou decided against pursuing equipment profits any longer as the returns were insufficient for even a fair split between her and Xiaoin.

If Xiaoa wished to engage in this venture, she was welcome to do so.

Bayou promptly listed over a thousand units of animal hides on the trading platform, exchanging them for magic crystals at a 1:1 rate.

However, Bayou was not in need of magic crystals as she still possessed over 80,000.

Her primary deficiency lay in stone.

While there was an abundance of stone on Xiao Leinu's side, her dwarf had suffered losses during the beast tide.

Furthermore, they were currently occupied with forging equipment and smelting iron ingots, leaving no excess manpower to mine stone.

Bayou contemplated selling a few commander level pieces to acquire some stone for future use.

Once Xiao Yiani upgraded her town, they might even utilize the portal to dispatch troops to her location, significantly enhancing efficiency.

Just as by was about to list the items, she suddenly froze.

The Wolfclaw weapon was too conspicuous.

The moment she listed it, it would likely be recognized by the other two lords, thus revealing her identity.

If that happened, all the lords would soon know that her troops were undead, capable of infinite summoning.

The wolf claw could not be sold, but the human general's set could be listed as they had never seen this equipment.

Bayou began to calculate the exchange rate, noting that one magic crystal could currently purchase approximately three units of stone.

This ensemble of four pieces of commander rate equipment must be worth at least 6,000 magic crystals, as it is a fallen royal set.

Although it cannot be repaired, its attributes far surpass those of ordinary commander grade gear.

A mere 18,000 stones.

No, that is far too little.

Let us settle on 30,000.

This time, Bayou has learned to be shrewd.

With such an impressive commander raid outfit, Bayou has opted to allow individual peace transactions.

This strategy effectively denies those lords who possess the resources yet remain hesitant any opportunity for as soon as they waver, one of the pieces will be purchased, thereby forfeiting the set bonus.

Bayou decided to list the items without even glancing at the world chat.

Barely 10 seconds had passed when she received a system notification before she could even access the barracks panel.

Congratulations, Lord.

You have successfully traded.

What? Bayou was astonished at how swiftly the set had been snatched up.

The remaining four pieces of commander grade wolfclaw equipment were given to each to Sun Sha Sha and Xiao Lianua.

Bayou cautioned son Shia Sha against selling them indiscriminately.

As the fool had once publicly acknowledged his allegiance to her in the world chat, should he attempt to sell the equipment, her identity would be compromised.

Chi-Nish, thank you, Sister Bai.

XiaoClan orphan.

Thank you, boss.

Love you.

Bayou casually acknowledged their gratitude before returning to her pressing matters.

Upgrading the barracks.

Upgrade requirements 16 0000 magic crystals 160 spirit cores upgrade.

Now that resources are abundant, it is time to indulge in expenditure.

Unlocking special fixed unit acolyte note.

Each day the lord will summon 10 acolytes alongside other units without occupying their summoning slots.

However, they cannot be summoned through other means.

Acolyte.

What manner of unit is this? Bou had never heard of such beings among the undead.

The level 10 barracks exhibited no other changes apart from the addition of this acolyte unit unlike the castle which ascended to a higher tier after reaching level 9.

At that moment by you heard commotion at the barracks and turned to see 10 figures clad in dark gray robes approaching their sleeves and shoulders adorned with red embellishments.

Their faces obscured by black masks and each wielding a dagger.

From the partial view of their faces by you discern that they bore a striking resemblance to humans.

Even more so than the necromancers, we greet the esteemed queen, the 10 nelt, their voices nearly indistinguishable from those of humans.

Rise Bayou sense that they must possess some unique capabilities otherwise they would not have been unlocked at the level 10 barracks.

Acolyte growth limit commander grade active skill shadow form.

Passive skill resource gathering shadow form transforms into a shadow for swift movement.

unable to attack.

Resource gathering increases the speed of resource collection by 20.

Remarkably, they possess health and stamina along with two skills at the commander grade limit.

At first glance, it appeared quite impressive.

However, upon closer inspection, Bayou discerned that this was merely a quintessential laborers establishment.

Their considerable vitality and endurance indicated that they were not genuine dennisens of the undead, but rather living beings, undoubtedly human.

Yet, this realization implied that they could not access the Blackwater altar for enhancement, lest they meet a swift demise.

Thus, it became evident that they were simply laboring scouts.

Chapter 96.

The arrival of the beast tied rewards.

Are you humans? Bayou inquired, still somewhat uncertain.

In response to your majesty, we have devoted our souls to the undead and joined their ranks as humans.

The acolytes replied respectfully, "Indeed, they are humans.

This simplifies matters.

However, it is not only dwarves that possess the ability to mine and forge equipment.

Humans are equally capable.

The ability to mine alone is quite commendable by Yumused reflecting on her current need for iron ingots.

Yet obtaining or seemed as improbable as a SA climbing a tree with neither or nor a furnace at her disposal.

She was at a standstill.

The acolytes shadow transformation skill not only served a scout but also facilitated escape when faced with danger during resource gathering.

It appeared that the skeletal minions could be liberated in the future.

Although that moment was not yet ripe as the number of acolytes remained insufficient.

With the remaining resources, Bayou contemplated upgrading her barracks once more.

However, the changes were minimal.

It merely elevated the base level of summoned units.

The summoned entities did not transform into all of the undead, indicating that there were still other units yet to be unlocked.

Bayou hoped that the final two units would not be the destroyer or the ghoul.

She resolved to reserve a portion of her resources, as depleting her entire stockpile in one go was unwise.

For now, this would suffice.

The barracks not only consumed resources, but also offered limited enhancements.

Meanwhile, Ljia had returned to his castle, feeling a profound sorrow for the fallen snow maiden.

After managing his resources, he opted to cap his castle at level 9, hesitant to upgrade his town further, as his supply of iron ingots remained insufficient.

Nonetheless, this was of little consequence.

The crucial matter was that Lung Jia had acquired an entire set of frost armor, significantly augmenting his combat prowess.

With this armor, he had transitioned from a support role to that of a warrior.

As a level one commander, he felt capable of contending with a level two commander.

Especially the vampire lord, who was merely a level two commander with such lackluster combat ability.

I could easily handle him with one hand, he proclaimed.

However, the undead lord sent a shiver down Lia s spine.

He knew he was no match for that formidable foe.

Immediately, Ljia shared his encounter with the two lords in the alliance chat.

Frost lord, I encountered those two lords on the snow mountain and engaged them in battle.

Their power is undoubtedly of the first tier.

One is a vampire lord and the other an undead lord.

Both capable of summoning their units through special means just like us.

Vine fairy.