Chapter 14: The Degenerate Bandit Camp [Please add to favorites and recommend]

[Moonlight Spring Water: The Moon Well produces 1.2L of Moonlight Spring Water daily. The spring water possesses the power of moonlight, capable of healing wounds and restoring energy.]

Zong Shen nodded with satisfaction as he watched the Moonlight Spring Water trickling out of the Moon Well.

This was a true treasure.

It absolutely could not be lost.

If the Moon Well did not activate the "Spring of the Moon Well" skill, it would only produce 50ml of spring water per hour—less than 1ml per minute.

In just a short while, the amount produced wouldn't even be enough for Zong Shen to take a single sip.

Zong Shen decided to head out again to search for treasure.

At this moment, the Wolf Cavalry had not yet returned from their exploration.

Zong Shen could not simply sit around and wait.

As for those three foolish farmers, seeing Zong Shen dig into the earth and summon a Night Huntress, they were so frightened that they worked even harder.

The Night Elves were one of the ancient and powerful races of this continent.

They were one of the mighty branches of the Elven race.

There were also Light and Shadow Elves, Blood Elves, High Elves, and the Naga, who were half-fish, half-elves, among others.

However, with the end of the Ten-Thousand-Year Epic War, the ancient races had fallen one after another, and the continent now had new masters and different factions.

As native farmers, Tie Zhu and the others were actually quite reluctant to serve a half-baked lord like Zong Shen who had suddenly appeared.

But now, seeing Zong Shen summon the Night Huntress—an ancient unit that had disappeared for many years—they could not help but view him in a new light.

Respect comes from strength.

And the current Zong Shen already possessed the strength to make them completely submit.

[Due to your rapid increase in strength]

[Farmer Tie Zhu's loyalty has increased by 5 points, current loyalty: 83]

[Farmer Er Gou's loyalty has increased by 5 points, current loyalty: 83]

[Farmer Gou Dan's loyalty has increased by 5 points, current loyalty: 83]

The loyalty of the three foolish farmers had increased again.

In fact, from the moment he chose his origin and appeared here, Zong Shen had sensed that something was off with these three farmers.

They gave off a strong impression of merely going through the motions for him.

It felt as if someone had forced them onto the stage, coercing them into pledging loyalty to him.

It seemed that once he rested tonight, he would have to have a talk with them!

It was still early.

The previous bout of digging and treasure hunting had only taken about an hour.

Zong Shen decided to press on and continue his exploration.

Now, there was another problem: finding a safe water source.

His initial water resource consisted of only a single clay jar.

Currently, besides the three foolish farmers, Zong Shen's subordinates included Colby and Luna.

Additionally, he had to feed a black panther and a giant wolf.

Although the Moon Well produced 1.2 liters of Moonlight Spring Water every day, using it for daily drinking was still too extravagant for Zong Shen.

If used properly, this Moonlight Spring Water was definitely something that could save lives.

Therefore, finding a water source had become an urgent task.

As for the territory itself, Zong Shen was not worried.

Those three foolish farmers were first-rate at running away, and the territory was currently under the three-day "Newbie Protection Period." As long as they retreated into the small courtyard, they could withstand any threat.

"Luna, let's go out for a stroll."

"I want to find a safe water source for the territory."

Zong Shen mounted his old traveling horse.

With 2 points in his [Riding] skill, he was capable of handling this aging horse.

Hearing this, Luna said nothing more; she simply placed one hand over her chest in a salute.

Riding her black panther, she followed behind Zong Shen as they left the courtyard.

This was a vast grassland with flat terrain. Combined with the clear weather, one could see as far as ten or twenty miles away.

Aside from some densely growing patches of grass, almost everything was visible at a glance.

Trees were scattered sparsely across the grassland.

Directly facing the main gate, looking into the distance, one could seemingly see a continuous mountain range, though the distance was too great for Zong Shen to see clearly.

That direction was the same one the Wolf Cavalry were exploring.

Thus, Zong Shen changed to the opposite direction, heading toward the rear of the courtyard.

That was toward the depths of the grassland.

In Zong Shen's eyes, there was nothing unusual within his field of vision.

However, Luna's vision was clearly superior.

Just as Zong Shen was preparing to ask the Strategy Module if there were any treasures nearby, Luna had already made a discovery.

"My Lord, about thirty miles ahead, smoke from a campfire is rising..."

"Oh? A campfire?"

"Could it be another lord?"

Zong Shen asked, immediately becoming alert.

However, Luna shook her head.

"No, those people are pitched in simple tents; they appear to be refugees."

Zong Shen felt a momentary disappointment upon hearing Luna's answer.

Nevertheless, he decided to go and check.

Even if they were refugees, they were still natives of this world.

Zong Shen nudged his horse, and the traveling horse began to trot along.

With a speed of 4, it wasn't slow.

Luna, riding her black panther, also followed closely behind Zong Shen at a trot.

After about half an hour.

Zong Shen finally arrived near this dilapidated little camp.

The camp was pitifully primitive.

Three or five pieces of white canvas formed a few simple tents.

In the center of the camp, a campfire was burning.

A dozen or so people in tattered clothes sat around the fire, seemingly roasting some meat.

Every single one of them carried a sword or blade.

These weapons were broken and battered, on the verge of being useless.

Zong Shen even caught a glimpse of one person carrying a rusted sickle.

It was as destitute as it could possibly be.

Zong Shen had originally thought he was quite destitute himself, but after seeing these people's equipment, he realized what true destitution looked like.

Near this crude camp, a large amount of white bones had also been piled up.

Strange, very strange.

Every person wore an expression of numbness on their face.

Suddenly, the black panther beneath Luna began to bare its teeth at the camp, appearing restless and uneasy.

"My Lord, there is the scent of blood in the camp... a very strong scent of blood..."

Luna frowned slightly, her eyes looking warily toward the strange camp.

Hearing Luna say this, Zong Shen's eyes narrowed.

Immediately, golden strategy subtitles surfaced.

(This is a band of cruel bandits whose hearts have completely fallen into depravity. It is recommended to either annihilate them all or take them prisoner. You will obtain a sum of supplies and some unexpected gains.)

Zong Shen turned his head and suddenly asked

"Luna, this is a band of bandits. Are you confident you can deal with them?"

Zong Shen turned to ask Luna.

If Luna couldn't beat this group of bandits, they would make a quick escape.

However, Luna's eyes were sharp, staring at the bandits with the gaze a hunter uses when looking at prey.

"They are not worth mentioning."

Hearing Luna say this, Zong Shen nodded.

"Then let us go over."

The Night Huntress, Luna, placed one hand over her chest.

"As you wish, great Lord!"

"My strength belongs to you!"