Chapter 141: Gilded Scrolls

**Chapter 141: Gilded Scrolls**

Su Yu walked back towards the village, half-listening to the steward's enthusiastic chatter.

Suddenly, a loud noise echoed from the mountain road to the east.

Turning to look, he saw a figure riding a snow-white Moon Howling Wolf and wearing red leather armor—none other than Sky Dragon.

She was munching on a few skewers of barbecued meat as she rode toward the village on the Howling Moon Wolf. Spotting Su Yu, her eyes lit up, and she waved an arm, shouting, "Master President, I've brought back the latest batch of refugees! And among them is a top-quality talent!"

"An excellent-quality talent?" Su Yu was surprised.

The chance of finding a talent among refugees was already slim at 10%, with only a 1% chance of it being top-quality. This 1-in-1,000 chance had triggered for Sky Dragon? Her luck was, as always, remarkable.

He quickly opened the territory management panel to check the details on the newest arrivals.

Soon, he located the exceptional talent.

**[John]**

Occupation: Farmer

Trait 1: **[High Yield]** - Crop yield from cultivated plots +30%.

Trait 2: **[Guide]** - Shares farming techniques with others, granting them a +20% yield bonus on cultivated plots.

A valuable farming talent!

"Cole." Su Yu looked at the elderly steward beside him.

"Yes, sir," Cole replied, bowing.

"There's a farmer named 'John' among these new refugees. Assign him as the 'Agricultural Director' of the territory. He'll oversee all farmland. As for his salary… arrange something reasonable."

"Understood, sir!"

Su Yu nodded and turned to Sky Dragon, giving her a thumbs up. "You did great, Sky Dragon! How would you feel about handling the refugees from now on?"

"Every two hours?" She hesitated, glancing at him.

"It won't be that frequent. Just whenever you're in the territory, you can go meet them. In return, I'll cover the panda pet costs for you."

Sky Dragon considered for a moment, then nodded. "Alright, I'll check on them whenever I'm around. Now, if that's all, I'll head off to hunt!"

Lately, Sky Dragon was all about hunting. She had already organized three hunting trips, capturing pheasants, hares, wild boars, and even some sheep. The thrill, coupled with endless barbecue that wouldn't cause weight gain, made the experience even more delightful—a dream come true for a dieter.

"Hold on," Su Yu said, stopping her.

"Yes?" She turned back, curious.

"Help me out with one thing first," he said, sending an "enchantment request" her way.

"Ding! Do you accept the enchantment request from player Nemesis?"

"Accept."

An enchantment panel appeared in front of her.

Enchanting Recipe: **[Tier 6 Temporary Experience Scroll] + [Blood of Tina] = [Tier 6 Temporary Experience Scroll (Gold)]**

Success Rate: 1.3%

"A Tier 6 temporary experience scroll?" Sky Dragon's eyes widened. "Master President, you have another one of these? Is it like the last one?"

The scroll had the same name as the one that made Su Yu's first-person video go viral—a powerful scroll worth millions, proving its value.

"Shh, keep this secret," Su Yu whispered, gesturing for silence.

"Fine, I won't spill," she said, chuckling. Then, she pressed her hand to the **[Enchant]** button.

The enchanting process began.

Crimson blood tinged with golden hues dripped onto the scroll, which glowed momentarily in a warm, golden light.

But the light quickly faded as the first enchantment attempt failed.

Su Yu was expecting this, knowing the odds were low, so he promptly produced another vial of [Tina's Blood], and Sky Dragon initiated the next attempt.

…

Finally, after fifteen vials, the scroll's golden glow grew steadier and brighter, bursting into a radiant light.

Enchanting successful!

Sky Dragon let out a relieved sigh as she chewed on another bite of meat. "It worked! A 1.3% success rate with 15 attempts—could be worse!"

Then, she frowned slightly. "Master President, what's the point of this gold edging? Just for aesthetics?"

Some players had obtained golden equipment, yet its attributes were the same as the usual gear. Most players assumed the gold was just decorative.

Su Yu, however, knew the hidden function of golden equipment, although he hadn't pursued it, as low-tier items couldn't match even basic Tier 3 gear. Waiting for higher tiers made more sense.

But, seeing her curious expression, he grinned. "Honestly? Golden items can be brought into the real world."

"Yeah, right!" Sky Dragon rolled her eyes, smirking. "Are you writing a novel? That's too far-fetched!"

"Alright, no more teasing. Take care, Sky Dragon!" she laughed, urging her wolf forward, "Let's go, Shelly!"

"Awwooo!" Howling Moon Wolf Shelly took off northward at her command.

"See you later, Sky Dragon."

Su Yu looked at the sixth-order experience scroll edged in gold in his inventory, feeling a wave of satisfaction.

…

After parting ways with Sky Dragon, Su Yu walked toward the newly constructed **[City Hall]**.

The **City Hall** was a two-story building made of wood and stone, with sturdy stone walls on the first floor and wooden structures forming the second floor and ceiling. While still basic as a first-level city hall, it served its purpose despite being far simpler than actual rural houses.

At the entrance, the old carpenter, Brook, was standing, admiring his handiwork.

Seeing Su Yu approach, Brook quickly bowed. "My lord, welcome."

"You did excellent work, Brook." Su Yu clapped his shoulder in approval. "I'm raising your pay by ten percent. Keep up the good work!"

"Thank you, my lord!" Brook beamed with gratitude. Without Su Yu's intervention, he and many others might have starved by now. Su Yu's care, fair wages, and ample food were blessings he didn't take lightly.

"Ding! [Carpenter Brook]'s loyalty increased to 100 points."

Su Yu smiled and pulled out a large, person-sized map from his backpack, handing it to Brook. "Gather some help, Brook, and hang this map on the City Hall's wall."

"Yes, my lord!" Brook took the map and hurried off to gather helpers.

Su Yu entered the City Hall, glancing around. The building was still unfurnished, except for a wooden console on one side of the hall, where territory research and development could be managed.

Stepping up to it, he activated the console.

A virtual control panel flickered into view.

**(End of Chapter)**