At this time, Zhou Bai looked at the decreasing red dots and then at the more than 80 applications. She couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. She had thought that the Guard Team for the territory would attract people, but she hadn't expected it to be this appealing.
At this moment, she was increasingly thankful that she had hidden her identity and decided to continue to do so.
If she were the Lord wanting to recruit guards, people might have more concerns. However, under the territory's name, everyone would simply leap forward one after another.
Thinking of this, Zhou Bai started to look at these applicants' information.
In fact, after becoming Hope Village Residents, Zhou Bai, as the Lord, could see their personal attributes.
Zhou Bai hadn't paid attention before, but this time, wanting to select guards and do some thorough screening, she hadn't expected that after she released the recruitment task, the Lord Panel would arrange this information, making everyone's details visible before her.
And at first glance, she saw the two people at the front of 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
Scanning downward and comparing, Zhou Bai realized that her father's and Li Xingteng's stats were far ahead among the current Residents, simply blindingly impressive.
However, although the other people's physical stats weren't as good, they showed different talents. Some talents were quite special, like her mother's, which turned out to be management. No wonder she could handle everything inside and out before.
Immediately, Zhou Bai couldn't help but speak to Zhou Zhengping, "Dad, join the creation of this Guard Team. I'll directly appoint you as Guard Team Captain."
Not using connections, her father had this qualification.
Besides, an armed force in a territory still required family involvement. Without accidents, later she would formally establish a barrack. Her father standing out would make their days in the territory easier, and her mother could openly enjoy life.
To hide her Lord Identity, they needed to keep a low profile, but she couldn't let her parents sacrifice for her forever. She still hoped her parents could have a better life in the territory.
Zhou Zhengping looked at Zhou Bai's excited expression, surprised: "What's the matter?"
Zhou Bai explained the matter of the stats simply.
Zhou Zhengping immediately focused on Li Xingteng's stats, then recalling his probing last night, agreed after thinking breifly and glanced at Ding Qiurou beside him, frowning, "Then what about you and your mom?"
If he joined the Guard Team, then he would have less time for free activities. He wouldn't be at ease with the two of them running outside alone.
Following Xiao Bai for upgrades will do, I can manage," Ding Qiurou immediately replied.
Zhou Bai glanced at Ding Qiurou and said directly, "Mom, just stay in the territory! I have the Lord Map, and my level is high now, with plenty of health. I can act alone!"
Ding Qiurou frowned, instinctively wanting to refuse.
However, Zhou Bai preemptively stopped her, "Mom, your physical attributes are relatively low. Yesterday, it was quite challenging whether gathering or fighting Demon Beasts. If it wasn't for wanting to raise your Level, Dad and I wouldn't want you to go through this ordeal. Now that there's a new development direction, staying in the territory isn't bad, plus you can help me keep an eye on the territory's situation, taking care of our rear. When Dad rests, then we'll take you out for upgrades again."
When she looked at the information earlier, she had understood that not everyone in the territory needed to be a warrior. People with different physical qualities could take different paths.
Zhou Zhengping thought what Zhou Bai said made sense. Yesterday, his wife's palms developed several blisters, and he was heartbroken while helping her with them. His wife had never suffered such hardship!
Immediately, he agreed: "Let's do as Xiao Bai suggested! It's a reasonable arrangement, and it won't delay our upgrades too much either."
Seeing the two insisting, Ding Qiurou no longer refused, "Alright, I'll hold down the territory's rear."
Ding Qiurou had already begun calculating what she needed to do next in her mind.
After deciding, Zhou Bai started selecting candidates for the Guard Team.
The sequence given by the system considered combat strength, but the Guard Team needed more than just combat ability.
Zhou Bai selected people while discussing with Zhou Zhengping and determining the candidates. There were also members Zhou Zhengping wanted; she decided to divide the teams into two. They would take turns guarding the territory. One group guarded while the other could do other tasks.
After confirmation, Zhou Bai made selections on the control panel.
After making the choices, a new notification popped up on the page.
"Dear Host, you have selected the Guard Team members. Please provide exclusive clothing and weapons for your Guard Team. Would you like to purchase?"
After thinking for a moment, Zhou Bai still chose "Yes." These were future combatants, and it was okay to provide some benefits.
Following this, the Mall opened boldly in front of Zhou Bai.
Item: Leather Armor Three-piece Set Diagram
Introduction: Required for making Leather Armor Three-piece Set (shirt, pants, boots)
Purchase Price: 10 silver coins
Selling Price: 20 silver coins
Note: Reusable
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Item: Long Spear Diagram
Introduction: Essential for making Long Spear
Purchase Price: 50 silver coins
Selling Price: 1 Gold Coin
Note: Reusable.
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"Dear Host, due to your care for the Guard Team, the system rewards you with new items Leather Armor Three-piece Set (green) and Long Spear (Bronze). After purchasing materials, they can be crafted at the tailor shop and Blacksmith Shop. Once crafted successfully, the shops can add these items."
To make the Leather Armor Three-piece Set, you'll need Leather Armor Three-piece Set Diagram*1, Iron Ore*1, Beast Skin*10, and linen*2.
For making the Long Spear, you'll need Iron Ore*10 and wood*20.
Zhou Bai didn't expect that she was lucky enough to add two items for the territory, and without hesitation, she went on a shopping spree.
These past two days, she had indeed felt the benefits brought by item circulation.
The expenditure was large, but as long as she sold them, she profited and found the fun of managing the territory.
Given this premise, she was willing to spend this initial amount.
Plus, through acquisitions these past days, she had accumulated a lot of wood and Beast Skin, which didn't require purchases from the system, saving a lot of money. She was even more eager to buy.
After buying materials, both the Blacksmith Shop and tailor shop got an additional item.
Zhou Bai first bought 20 sets, then listed 10 sets each.
After packaging the items into the Guard Team gift pack, the system immediately sent employment notices to those selected.
Zhou Zhengping received the notification first.
"Congratulations, after selection, you have become a member of the Guard Team and will serve as Guard Team Captain. Please quickly gather your teammates, list as follows: Feng Lezhi, Quan Ziqiang..."
"Congratulations, you have received the Guard Team Gift Pack 'Leather Armor Three-piece Set (green)', 'Long Spear (Bronze)'."
Seeing the content, he raised an eyebrow at Zhou Bai, "You're really generous!"
Spending money without showing signs of distress like before, he hadn't noticed.
She really had improved!
But then again, besides the burden of a territory being heavy, managing a territory well meant the Lord could live better than others in this Doomsday Game.
It seemed that as the territory developed, his daughter had gradually found a balance between territory and personal interests.
Not bad!
Receiving Zhou Zhengping's meaningful look, Zhou Bai confidently smiled. She knew clearly that her father saw through her little thoughts, but so what? Couldn't a person have a little unique hobby?
Zhou Zhengping couldn't help but ruffle Zhou Bai's hair and said directly, "Upon receiving the notice, those people should come to me. I'll get busy."
"Mm, mom and I will just walk around the territory," Zhou Bai responded.
Then Zhou Zhengping went to the crowded area.
After Zhou Zhengping left, Ding Qiurou seized the opportunity to stroke Xiao Bai's head too, so cute!
Zhou Bai: "..."
—Did her Lord's dignity even matter???
But honestly, she indeed had become increasingly accustomed to this Lord profession.