After Zong Shen completed the third life choice.
The screen refreshed once again.
[After your teenage years, you became a?]
[Knight's Attendant]
(Strength +1, Agility +1, Riding Skill +1,
Weapon Mastery +1, Strong Strike +1, Command +1,
One-Handed +30, Two-Handed +30, Long Rod +30, Bow and Arrow +10, Crossbow Arrow +10, Throwing +10,
Initial Money +20, Disheveled Leather Short-sleeved Shirt, Tattered Leather Boots, Rusted Sword, Hunting Crossbow, Crossbow Arrow, Old Traveling Horse, Smoked Fish)
[Minstrel]
(Charm +2, Weapon Mastery +1, Persuasion +1, Command +1, guide +1, One-Handed +25, Crossbow Arrow +10, Initial Money +80, Sturdy Short-Sleeved Robe, Disheveled Light Leather Boots, Rusted Sword, Hunting Crossbow, Crossbow Arrow, Old Traveling Horse, Smoked Fish)
[Merchant]
(Intelligence +1, Charm +1, Riding Skill +1, Trade +1, guide +1, Item Management +1, Initial Money +90, Leather Gloves, Leather Jacket, Tattered Leather Boots, Fur Hat, Wooden Stick, Hunting Crossbow, Crossbow Arrow, Traveling Horse, Packhorse, Linen, Pottery, Wool X2, Smoked Fish)
[Apprentice]
(Intelligence +2, Weapon Mastery +1, Surgery +1, Healing +1, Persuasion +1, One-Handed Proficiency +20, Crossbow Arrow +20, Initial Money +80, Sturdy Linen Short Robe, Woolen Pants, Rusted Sword, Hunting Crossbow, Crossbow Arrow, Old Traveling Horse, Smoked Fish, Random Books)
[Blacksmith]
(Strength +1, Intelligence +1, Weapon Mastery +1, Engineering +1, Tactics +1, Trade +1, One-Handed Weapon Proficiency +15, Initial Money +100, Tattered Leather Boots, Vest, Short Robe, Sword, Hunting Crossbow, Crossbow Arrow, Tools, Traveling Horse, Smoked Fish)
[Poacher]
(Strength +1, Agility +1, Strong Throwing +1, Tracking +1, Reconnaissance +1, Running +1, Long Rod +10, Bow and Arrow +35, Initial Money +10, Chipped Axe, Rawhide Coat, Beast Hide Boots, Hunting Bow, Barbed Arrow, Heavy Packhorse, Dried Meat X2, Fur X2)
Zong Shen saw these choices. Since he already had some plans in mind, he decided to initially follow the Strength Stream and then assess the situation.
So, he decisively chose the option of [Knight's Attendant].
With the strategy system he possessed, he could see through the hidden items and attributes behind each choice.
These choices were actually fair; it's just that each one emphasized different attributes.
For example, the Merchant increases Intelligence and Charm.
The Minstrel is all about Charm.
According to Zong Shen's thinking, it's best not to get too showy at the beginning. Specializing in one area is the most reliable, especially strength, which is sure to be involved in combat and will definitely greatly aid initial survival.
Zong Shen followed this reasoning to make his decision.
Once this round of selections was complete, the entire screen suddenly shattered into blocky particles like a mosaic.
Everything around Zong Shen went pitch black, not even visible fingers.
However, he wasn't the least bit panicked.
Because a golden strategy subtitle appeared before his eyes.
(Don't panic, your lordship career is about to begin.)
He now realized it.
This strategy system operated entirely with his thoughts; whenever doubts arose in his mind, a strategy hint would appear.
Similarly, he could make the strategy subtitle disappear with a thought.
As expected, seconds after the strategy appeared, a beam of light descended from the sky, illuminating Zong Shen.
Then, the surrounding scene suddenly changed.
From darkness gradually turning to light.
Becoming clear from being blurry.
In a daze, Zong Shen found himself in a brand new place.
Beneath his feet was soft grass.
The air was very fresh.
Not far away, the sounds of birds chirping could be heard.
Zong Shen turned his gaze around.
Behind him was a dilapidated house, its roof full of holes.
Around it was a small yard made up of the same damaged green brick walls.
The walls were uneven, varying in height, scattered with broken bricks.
The entire courtyard was roughly two hundred square meters in area.
Besides that, there was a large, equally dilapidated wooden box at his feet.
Just as Zong Shen was observing.
The house's broken wooden door was pushed open.
Three short, stocky figures stumbled out, running awkwardly.
Their hairstyles were disheveled like birds' nests, wearing tattered hemp clothes and broken straw shoes, looking more like beggars than beggars themselves!
And they carried a sour and musty smell.
These three people directly knelt before Zong Shen, clutching his leg, crying profusely with tears and mucus.
"Lord, we've finally been waiting for you!"
"Yes, yes, we've been hungry for three days, only eating some berries."
"Ah, dear Lord, your charm can enchant goddesses, your talent can unite continents, your strength can conquer Epic Giant Dragons..."
The three of them spoke at once, making Zong Shen's head spin.
"Stop, stop, stop! Shut up!"
Zong Shen shouted and struggled to pull his leg out of their grasp.
"Who are you?"
This question had just been asked.
Before the three could answer.
The screen appeared once more.
Information appeared above each person's head.
[farmer: Er Gou (Renamable)]
[Talent: Stupid]
(Talent can gradually improve through learning and mastering labor skills; the higher the talent, the higher the labor efficiency)
[Level: lv1]
(Can gain experience points through combat and learning to level up. Every ten levels allows advancement, requiring the consumption of certain resources.)
[Attributes: (Click to expand)]
(Each level will increase Basic Attributes by 1 point)
[Hunger Level: 59]
[Loyalty: 70]
...
[farmer: Gou Dan]
[Talent: Stupid]
[Level: lv1]
[Attributes: (Click to expand)]
[Hunger Level: 59]
[Loyalty: 70]
...
[farmer: Tiezhu]
[Talent: Ordinary]
[Level: lv1]
[Attributes: (Click to expand)]
[Hunger Level: 59]
[Loyalty: 70]
...
The names and information of the three were clearly visible, like video game NPCs displayed above their heads.
Zong Shen looked at the three foolish-looking farmers in front of him, feeling a bit speechless...
At that moment, the strategy system's suggestion also emerged.
(Three little fools, as long as they are fed, they will be loyal to you. Engage them in simple labor to gradually improve their talent. Suggest forming a team and appointing Tiezhu with Ordinary Talent as the Captain!)
Emmmm...
Zong Shen felt awkward.
Starting with a dilapidated small yard and three foolish farmers, just this...
This is what they call lordship!
This is more like the beggar gang leader of an utterly impoverished group!
However, now is not the time to ponder this.
"Sigh, let's first take stock of the initial resources."
Zong Shen sighed, turned, and walked toward the large wooden box.