Chapter 008: Guard Team Big Gift Package

At that moment, Zhou Bai looked at the dwindling red dots and then at the more than 80 application forms. She couldn't help but raise her eyebrows, she had expected the Guard Team for her territory to attract people, but she had not expected it to be so immensely popular.

At this moment, she was even more relieved that she had hidden her identity and decided to keep it hidden.

If the Lord had been her, people would probably have many reservations about joining the guards, but with the territory's sake in the name, they would come forth in droves.

Thinking this, Zhou Bai started to look at the information of those who had signed up.

In fact, after becoming residents of Hope Village, Zhou Bai, as the Lord, could see their individual attributes.

Previously, Zhou Bai had not paid attention. But this time, wanting to select guards, she thought to take a closer look. Unexpectedly, after she had posted the recruitment task, the Lord's panel sorted this information, displaying it all before her without anything hidden.

And her first glance fell upon the first two people in the list.

[Name: Zhou Zhengping]

[Race: Human Race]

[Level: lv.2]

[Identity: Hope Village Resident]

[Life Value: 90/100]

[Attributes: Constitution (9/10), Intelligence (7/10), Agility (8/10), Defense (8/10)]

[Talent: Combat]

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[Name: Li Xingteng]

[Race: Human Race]

[Level: lv.3]

[Identity: Hope Village Resident]

[Life Value: 90/100]

[Attributes: Constitution (7/10), Intelligence (7/10), Agility (7/10), Defense (7/10)]

[Talent: Leadership]

Glancing further down and comparing, Zhou Bai instantly knew that her dad and Li Xingteng's data far surpassed those of the other residents, so much so that it dazzled the eyes.

However, although the other people's physical data was not as good as theirs, their talents showed different specialties. Some talents were particularly unique, such as her mother, Ding Qiurou, whose talent turned out to be management. No wonder she had been able to handle both home and work so well before.

Subsequently, Zhou Bai couldn't help but speak to Zhou Zhengping, "Dad, go join this Guard Team! I'll directly appoint you as the captain of the Guard Team."

Her dad deserved the position even without any backdoor connections.

Besides, an armed force of a territory needed to have one's own people in it. If all goes as expected, she would later formally establish a military camp. If her dad stepped up, their days in the territory would be easier, and her mom could also enjoy life openly and aboveboard.

In order to hide her Lord identity, her parents needed to keep a low profile, indeed, but she couldn't constantly sacrifice her parents for her sake. She still hoped that her parents could have a better life in the territory.

Zhou Zhengping, surprised by Zhou Bai's excited demeanor, asked, "What's going on?"

Zhou Bai briefly explained the data situation.

Zhou Zhengping's attention was immediately drawn to Li Xingteng's data. After thinking of the probe from the night before, he agreed after a moment's thought and glanced at Ding Qiurou beside him, frowning slightly, "What about you and your mom?"

If he joined the Guard Team, he would have less time to move around freely. He couldn't worry about the two of them being alone outside.

"I can level up with Xiao Bai, I can do it," Ding Qiurou hastily said.

Zhou Bai looked at Ding Qiurou and said flatly, "Mom, you should stay in the territory! I have the Lord Map, and now that I'm at a higher level with more life, I can act alone!"

Ding Qiurou frowned, instinctively wanting to refuse.

But Zhou Bai promptly intercepted, "Mom, your physical attributes are quite low. Yesterday, whether it was gathering or fighting Demon Beasts, it was quite strenuous. If it weren't for raising your level, Dad and I wouldn't want you to suffer through it. Now that there's a new direction for development, it's also good for you to be in the territory. You can help me keep an eye on the situation in the territory and take good care of our home front. When Dad has some rest, we'll take you out to level up."

Right after looking at the information, she understood that the territory did not need everyone to be a warrior. People with different physical qualities could take different paths.

Zhou Zhengping found what Zhou Bai said to be very reasonable. Yesterday, his wife had developed several blisters on the palms of her hands from helping with carrying things, and it pained him to see her suffer; she had never experienced such hardships!

He promptly agreed, "Let's listen to Xiao Bai! The arrangement is quite reasonable, and it won't delay our leveling up too much."

Seeing their persistence, Ding Qiurou no longer refused, "Okay, I'll take good care of the home front of the territory."

Ding Qiurou's mind was already calculating what to do next.

Having made their decisions, Zhou Bai began to select members for the Guard Team.

The system's given ranking was based only on combat ability, but the Guard Team required more than just fighting power.

Zhou Bai picked and discussed with Zhou Zhengping to finalize the candidates, taking into account the members Zhou Zhengping wanted. She decided to divide the team into two groups. They would take turns guarding the territory. While one group was on guard, the other could complete other tasks.

After confirming his choice, Zhou Bai made his selection on the control panel.

Once he finished choosing, a new notification popped up on the page.

"Dear Host, you've selected personnel for your Guard Team. Please provide exclusive clothing and weapons for your Guard Team, would you like to make a purchase?"

After a moment of thought, Zhou Bai chose "Yes". They were going to be future combatants after all, so it was fine to give them some benefits.

Then, the Mall brazenly opened right in front of Zhou Bai.

"Item: Leather Armor Three-Piece Set Diagram"

"Introduction: Essential for crafting Leather Armor Three-piece Set (Coat, Trousers, Boots)"

"Purchase Price: 10 Silver Coins"

"Selling Price: 20 Silver Coins"

"Note: Reusable"

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"Item: Long Spear Diagram"

"Introduction: Essential for crafting Long Spears"

"Purchase Price: 50 Silver Coins"

"Selling Price: 1 Gold Coin"

"Note: Reusable."

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"Dear Host, in view of your care for the Guard Team, the system rewards a new product: Leather Armor Three-Piece Set (Green) and Long Spear (Bronze). After purchasing materials, they can be crafted in the tailor shop and Blacksmith Shop, respectively. Once crafted successfully, they can be added to the shop's inventory."

"To craft the Leather Armor Three-Piece Set, you need 1 Leather Armor Three-Piece Set Diagram, 1 Iron Ore, 10 Beast Skins, and 2 Linens."

"To make a Long Spear, you need 10 Iron Ore and 20 Wood."

Zhou Bai hadn't expected to add two new products to his territory's inventory by chance, but, of course, he didn't hesitate and just bought them.

These past few days, she had really felt the benefits of the flow of goods.

She spent a lot, but as long as she could sell them, she was earning, and she found the joy in managing her territory.

With that in mind, she could afford the initial capital investment.

Plus, over the past couple of days, by purchasing goods, she had accumulated a good amount of wood and Beast Skin, which meant she didn't have to buy from the system, that greedy merchant, and saved quite a bit of money, making her purchases much more liberating.

After buying the materials, the Blacksmith Shop and tailor shop each added a new product to their inventory.

Zhou Bai first bought 20 sets, then listed 10 sets for sale in each shop.

Then, after packing the goods into the Guard Team welcome package, the system immediately dispatched recruitment notices to the selected individuals.

Zhou Zhengping was the first to receive the notice.

"Congratulations, after the selection process, you have become a member of the Guard Team and have been appointed as the team captain. Please gather your teammates promptly, listed as follows: Feng Lezhi, Quan Ziqiang..."

"Congratulations, you have received the Guard Team welcome package: 'Leather Armor Three-Piece Set (Green)' and 'Long Spear (Bronze).'"

Upon reading the contents, he looked at Zhou Bai, raising an eyebrow, "You're really generous!"

He didn't show the pained expression he used to when spending money anymore, and he hadn't even realized it.

True progress!

But, of course, aside from the huge responsibility of carrying a territory on his back, if managed well, this Doomsday Game would give a Lord a better life than others.

It seemed that as the territory developed, his daughter was gradually finding a balance between managing the territory and her personal interests.

Nice!

Receiving Zhou Zhengping's meaningful gaze, Zhou Bai laughed confidently. She knew her dad could see right through her little schemes, but what of it? Couldn't a person have their own unique hobbies?

Zhou Zhengping couldn't help but ruffle Zhou Bai's hair again and said directly, "After they receive the notifications, they'll probably come to find me, so I have to get going."

"Okay, Mom and I will just take a walk around the territory," Zhou Bai replied.

Then, Zhou Zhengping headed off towards the crowded areas.

Once Zhou Zhengping left, Ding Qiurou also took the opportunity to stroke her hair—Xiao Bai was really cute!

Zhou Bai: "..."

—Where was the dignity of her Lord Identity going to go???

But, to tell the truth, she was indeed getting more and more used to the Profession of a Lord.