However, some have through serendipity or personal prowess established barracks and begun to recognize the significance of soul crystals.
In the human camp, only by possessing soul crystals can one recruit troops within the barracks.
Yet, whether recruiting soldiers or merely having farmers, sustenance remains an essential need.
Insufficient food supply may lead to diminished loyalty among subjects and in severe cases, defection.
As the population of the territory increases, so too does the demand for food.
Thus, food has become an immensely sought-after commodity.
Contemplating this, Funghao promptly listed 2,000 units of food for sale.
Instantly, all chatter in the channel ceased.
After a brief 2-second pause, a chorus of astonished exclamations erupted.
The esteemed one has listed food, who claimed the esteemed one was in trouble.
speaking so ill of him.
Fungho is incredible.
Fonggho is incredible.
Chapter 8.
Bones and dogs amidst a chorus of astonished exclamations.
2,000 units of meat swiftly vanished, selling out in the blink of an eye.
Consequently, Fongghao amassed a substantial quantity of resources.
The stockpile within his territory burggeoned rapidly, resembling a mountain in its growth.
The regional channel was teeming with participants.
Even with 2,000 units of meat, it proved insufficient to satisfy the demand.
Once again, messages surfaced inquiring whether more could be made available.
Ding.
A private message chimed.
Upon opening it, he found it was from a young lady selling her shadow stones.
Dong Xiaawua.
Is Brother Fong Hao there? She inquired directly.
Fong Hao promptly responded, "Yes, I'm here, Brother Fong Ha.
I've acquired two more shadow stones and would like to exchange them for some food.
Dong Ju stated earlier that morning the two had completed a trade involving shadow stones where one stone had been exchanged for 30 units of food.
Shadow stones were a special material for the undead factions constructions, rendering them useless and unsellable in the human camp.
The exchange of 30 units far exceeded Dong X Ju's expectations, leading her to cheer for quite some time after their initial transaction.
"That sounds great.
Please list them and I will purchase them," Fonghao replied.
"All right, thank you, brother.
" Fong Hao, she responded, promptly initiating a designated trade for the two shadow stones.
Fong Hao accurately provided 60 units of meat and completed the purchase.
Both were elated after the transaction.
Fong Hao had acquired a special material for his faction while Dong Jua secured enough meat to sustain herself for several days with the potential to trade it for other resources.
If any resource could serve as a currency in trade at that moment, it was undoubtedly meat.
Once all was settled, Fong Hao quickly devoured the remaining roasted meat.
After addressing his hunger, he immediately proceeded to the underground tomb.
Level two underground tomb.
Recruitment limit 10.
Recruitable skeletons free.
Note, this building allows for the recruitment of labor units to perform basic tasks.
Materials required for upgrade.
600 wood, 800 stone, 120 hemp rope, two shadow stones.
Previously, the upgrade had been hindered by a lack of shadow stones, but having just acquired some from Dongja, he now had three in hand, sufficient for the upgrade requirements.
Upgrade.
With a flash of brilliance, the underground tomb completed its enhancement.
Level three underground tomb.
Recruitment limit 1020.
Recruitable skeletons free.
Note, this building allows for the recruitment of labor units to perform basic tasks.
Materials required for upgrade: 1,200 wood, 1,600 stone, 100 leather, 240 hemp rope, five shadow stones.
Following the upgrade, the recruitment limit increased from 10 to 20.
Fongghao immediately proceeded with the recruitment.
Available for recruitment.
10 skeletons.
Confirm recruitment.
He confirmed the recruitment.
The systems prompt tone resounded once more.
100fold amplification triggered.
Successfully recruiting skeleton 1,0.
A blinding light enveloped the area as 1,0 skeletons gathered around.
Another 1,0 sets of stone axes and stone picks were crafted and distributed among the newly recruited skeletons.
Subsequently, leather armor and wooden shields were produced.
100fold amplification triggered.
Successfully crafting basic leather armor 3030.
100fold amplification triggered.
Successfully crafting wooden shields.
2020.
Currently, the number of labor skeletons stands at approximately 2,000 with a few casualties from beast attacks.
The rank of skeleton soldiers amounts to 900, representing the primary combat force within the territory.
All skeletons engaged in external work were summoned to assemble.
Regardless of whether they were skeleton soldiers or laborers, they were uniformly equipped with basic leather armor and wooden shields.
As for weaponry, apart from 20 soldiers armed with iron daggers, the remainder wielded standard stone axes.
The goblin camp must be captured at the earliest opportunity.
Whether to eliminate potential threats or to strengthen oneself.
The sooner action is taken, the more advantageous it will be.
Fong house stood upon a massive boulder, gazing down at the vast sea of skeletons.
Bones and dogs have been mortal enemies since time immemorial.
Today, I shall lead you to annihilate the goblin encampment and restore the dignity of our undead.
Fong Ho raised his arm in a fervent call.
His spirits soaring high.
Yet the surroundings remained eerily silent.
The skeletons stared at him blankly, resembling a row of immobile terracotta warriors, devoid of any response.
Well, I merely wish to convey that this battle is not solely for my sake.
Fun how leaped down from the boulder, muttering under his breath.
You'll surely drive me to despair.
Other lords might engage in conversation with farmers.
While he was surrounded daily by a throng of skeletons, merely two days into this, he felt on the verge of isolation.
He had even begun to refer to himself as we, the undead.
Sooner or later, he would be the architect of his own demise.
"All right, let us set forth," Fong Hao announced.
The procession set off in grand fashion, the armed skeletons encircling Fong Hao, providing a measure of protection.
Even in the face of danger, reaching him would not be an easy feat.
The large contingent continued towards the goblin camp.
During the morning reconnaissance, Fong Hao had prepared a rough map.
Coupled with the short distance, finding the camp was not a daunting task.