The undulating spine.
Upon reaching this passage, one becomes acutely aware of the origins and purposes of the undulating spine.
It has been mentioned in the chat channels.
The construction of barracks does not permit an unrestricted recruitment of troops.
The human faction drops an item known as soul crystal, an essential consumable for enlisting units.
For instance, Fongghao requires 300 beast bones to summon skeleton soldiers.
However, while beast bones serve as materials for the recruitment of undead units, they are not the primary recruitment items for the undead faction.
Rather, they function more as a temporary substitute.
The undulating spine is indeed the principal material for the undead, serving a role akin to that of the soul crystal.
The skeleton soldiers are relatively swift in clearing the battlefield.
The resources have been successfully collected.
21 iron daggers, eight undulating spines, a cart, two corpses of uni horn goats, and one corpse of a giant horn deer.
Despite the presence of over 20 goblins, only eight undulating spines were dropped.
It appears there exists a certain drop probability, indicating not every corpse yields this item.
Fong refrained from taking immediate action and instead immersed himself in contemplation.
It was evident that a goblin stronghold or encampment lay nearby, otherwise that the hunting goblin squads would not be present.
Ascertaining their location and military strength became paramount.
Fongghao equipped himself with an iron dagger securing at his waist.
Iron dagger white category dagger attributes first tier damage.
Description: A wooden handle affixed with an iron blade.
What a curious method of weapon creation.
Change your weapons you lot.
Fungho selected 20 uninjured soldiers to replace their stone axes.
Although the stone axes were also of white quality, their function differed.
While they possessed damage potential, they did not reach first tier damage and primarily serve for lumberjacking.
In combat, their damage output pad in comparison to that of the Iron Daggers.
Upon hearing Fong Ho's command, the 20 soldiers promptly exchanged their weapons.
All right, follow me, Fongghao continued.
It was not yet time to return.
He needed to ascertain the location and number of the goblin encampment.
He preferred to investigate rather than wait for the enemy to strike, preparing himself for a proactive assault.
Finding their position was not arduous.
In addition to the tracks left in the earth, a clear path could be discerned through the dense woods.
Upon penetrating the depths of the forest, one would encounter a defensive wall constructed of logs and towering watchtowers indistinguishable from a human settlement.
Numerous goblins moved in and out, felling trees and quarrying stones, gathering various basic resources.
Were it not for the absence of a protective barrier, Fongha might have mistaken this for a territory inhabited by a special race of humans.
Alas, this was not the case.
Other goblin hunting squads returned as well.
Their carts laden not only with the corpses of beasts but also of humans.
Fong Hao estimated that the encampment housed approximately 5 to 600 individuals.
In addition to the numerous catapults, there were also do-headed warriors wielding iron knives and valiant dogheaded fighters brandishing iron axes.
"Let us retreat," Fongo declared as he and his soldiers slowly withdrew.
The encampment must be eradicated, but not at this moment.
Sufficient manpower must be prepared before launching an attack.
Upon returning to the edge of the forest, they brought back the previously seized carts and provisions to their territory.
When they arrived, the sun hung high in the sky.
"Continue your patrols," Fongo instructed.
The carts were pushed within the protective barrier, and the skeletal soldiers resumed their posts, ensuring that the laboring skeletons were shielded from beastly assaults.
Of course, should be appear, it would be fortuitous as it could augment their food reserves.
Two first tier magical beasts, horn sheep, one first tier stripe deer.
Shall we slaughter? Slaughter.
Slaughter completed, yielding 1,200 units of meat, 90 hides, and 60 bones.
In addition to acquiring wriggling spine, the carts and meat represented a commendable harvest for the day.
Most significantly, they discovered a do-headed encampment in proximity to their territory.
The mere thought of the considerable number of dogheaded creatures so close to their domain stirred an involuntary tension within him.
This was not a game.
It was reality where lives were lost daily for myriad reasons.
Not one to hesitate, he promptly approached the barracks.
First tier bone grave recruitable skeleton soldiers skeleton soldier wriggling spine x1.
Note, this structure allows for the recruitment of faction specific units.
Upgrading the building unlocks new soldier types and higher tier units.
Materials required for upgrade: 500 wood, 720 stone, 80 leather, 240 hemp rope, five shadow stones.
Previously, recruiting skeleton soldiers necessitated 300 beast bones.
Now, it only required a single wriggling spine.
In essence, one wriggling spine equated to 300.
Recruitable skeleton soldier cost eight wriggling spines.
Confirm recruitment.
Confirm recruitment.
A notification chimed once more.
100fold amplification triggered.
Successfully recruited 88 skeleton soldiers.
With a rustling sound, besides the eight skeleton soldiers emerging from the bone grave, the territory shimmerred with brilliance, filled to capacity with units.
Fonhod witnessed such scenes numerous times before, rendering them no longer remarkable.
He proceeded to craft 808 wooden shields and 808 stone axes to distribute among them.
You shall go hunting for food while the rest will transport supplies and bring the resources gathered by the laboring skeletons to the warehouse.
Fong how commanded.
Upon receiving their orders, the skeletal soldiers turned mechanically and exited the territory to fulfill their tasks.
Once the instructions were dispensed, he reignited the extinguished fire pit, employing an iron dagger to slice the meat, preparing for a feast.
He had resolutely decided to eliminate the dogheaded encampment.
But first, lunch must be attended to after a hearty meal.
The meat pieces cleaved by the stone axe and sliced by the dagger were far more suitable for roasting than the previous day's preparations, only lacking seasoning and a delightful beverage.
Otherwise, the joy would be amplified.
Soon, the aroma of the grilled meat wafted through the air, tantalizing the senses, savoring the tender barbecued meat, I opened the chat channel to see what everyone was discussing.
Does anyone possess soul crystals? Undead have appeared outside my territory, and I wish to exchange resources for them.
The same situation here.
One farmer was inexplicably killed, and the rest are too afraid to venture out to work.
I seek to trade resources for weapons.
Is anyone selling? Everyone is equipped with stone tools.
Where would weapons come from? I am Renyonging.
Who can escort me home? I shall appoint them as the CEO of the company.
Never heard of you.
Who are you? The CEO of a noodle shop? I am famished.
Does the esteemed Fong how not have any food available at noon? The farmers and I have gathered a plethora of resources, eagerly awaiting food in exchange.
calling out to Fongo, echoing the call, echoing the call.
Fong how glanced at the channel, beused by the incessant repetition.
Indeed, the essence of humanity is to echo back.
Even when opportunities for speech are so precious, they are squandered on repetition.
Today marks the second day of everyone's journey.
One can discern from the conversations that the development of territories varies greatly.
Most remain in the initial stages of logging, quarrying, and resource gathering.