Although there was only one soldier now, the quality of soldiers was more important than quantity. Low-level soldiers would not be of much use to him, and he did not want the soldiers he had painstakingly summoned to die in battle.
This was also why he had directly upgraded the soldier's level to 10.
Summoning a soldier cost one thousand soul coins, and upgrading to level ten cost another eight hundred and fifty soul coins, totaling one thousand eight hundred and fifty soul coins.
Zhou Yan felt that summoning thousands of soldiers was something that could only happen in his dreams.
Currently, the main source of soul coins was still from opening treasure chests and killing monsters in the wild.
He should take advantage of the current wild clearing rewards. After the newcomer trial ended, these extra rewards would be gone.
He brought Zhang San to the [Spirit Vein Bamboo House] and saw that a pile of equipment had already accumulated next to Zhen Mi.
The soul coins and spiritual coins obtained would go directly into his account, but equipment would not, as he had not yet built a territory warehouse.
Once the warehouse was established, he could authorize Zhen Mi to place all the equipment in it.
"So much equipment."
He didn't have the time to constantly check the territory messages, so he was surprised to see the pile of equipment.
"Lord." Zhen Mi saw Zhou Yan and stood up to salute again.
Zhou Yan nodded and stepped forward to examine the equipment. Although most of it was ordinary, equipment was still very scarce in the early stages.
He found a set of Black Iron armor and a Black Iron spear for Zhang San to wear.
"Thank you, Lord, for the reward!" Zhang San knelt on one knee again.
"Don't kneel down at every turn from now on. If you're not used to it, just cup your hands."
Zhou Yan taught him the ancient cupped-hand salute, which was much simpler and more convenient.
"Yes!" Zhang San quickly replied with cupped hands.
This was good.
Zhou Yan looked and saw that besides equipment, Zhen Mi had also found some decorative items, such as tables, stools, and fabrics – daily necessities.
With more treasure chests, it was normal to get these items.
Zhou Yan noticed a few magic-type equipment. One magic staff was particularly suitable for Zhen Mi.
[Item: Staff of Holy Spirits]
[Quality: Bronze]
[Durability: 45/45]
[Attribute 1: Spirit +8]
[Attribute 2: Consumption -10%]
[Equipment Requirement: Spirit 8]
[Introduction: All enemies will be destroyed before the Staff of Holy Spirits.]
As for the other pieces of equipment, they were all Black Iron-level defensive gear and not particularly special. They also didn't form a set, so he could only use other pieces to substitute.
He would switch to suitable equipment for Zhen Mi when he found it.
"Take these equipment. We have another big battle tomorrow."
Zhou Yan handed the equipment to Zhen Mi.
"Thank you, Lord." Zhen Mi happily put away the equipment.
Zhen Mi was naturally adept at magic, just as Diao Chan was skilled with swordplay. She only needed to acquire the corresponding skills to unleash greater power.
He had no way to obtain skill books at the moment, and there were none in the trading hall.
It was only the second day, so skill books wouldn't drop so easily.
Even if they appeared, very few people would be willing to sell them.
Even Zhen Mi, who had high luck, hadn't found a skill book, which showed how low the drop rate of skill books was.
"It smells so good!"
A figure walked over with a pot of fragrant roasted meat, placed it on the newly appeared table, and said, "Come and try my roasted meat."
"Chan'er's cooking is getting better and better. Come, let me introduce you. This is Zhang San, a newly summoned soldier."
Zhou Yan replied.
"Zhang San pays his respects to the two mistresses." Zhang San cupped his hands.
Zhou Yan: ︿(￣︶￣)︿
Diao Chan: (︶.̮︶✽)
Zhen Mi: (≖ᴗ≖)✧
Young man, you have a bright future, and you will surely achieve great things!
"I, I'm not a mistress. I'm just someone summoned by the Lord."
Diao Chan was still shy, lowering her head and looking very embarrassed.
Zhen Mi, on the other hand, was much bolder. She also replied, "I just appeared too."
"Alright, alright, let's eat meat together." Zhou Yan said.
"How dare I, a mere subordinate, eat with the Lord?" Zhang San, being just a soldier, quickly cupped his hands and refused.
"Don't be so formal. Here, as long as you're happy. If I ask you to sit and eat, then sit and eat."
Zhou Yan insisted that Zhang San sit down and eat meat with them, and also drink the spiritual spring water he had specially saved.
After eating their fill, Zhang San returned to the [White Robed Ghost Soldier] barracks to practice martial arts, while Zhou Yan took the two beauties to the edge of the wall.
He took out the [Vine Demon Seed] and began to plant them along the edge of the wall.
Eight seeds were planted evenly along this section of the wall, and he then took out the remaining [Spiritual Spring Water] and began to irrigate them.
The ground writhed. The [Vine Demon Seeds] that had been watered with spiritual spring water quickly sprouted and took root, growing vigorously. In a short while, they were already half a meter tall.
"Spiritual spring water is indeed a good thing. Unfortunately, there is none left today. I must save more tomorrow."
For the Vine Demon to have combat power, it would have to grow. He believed that with the help of the spiritual spring water, it would not take long for the territory to gain eight powerful warriors.
And they would be warriors who didn't need to eat.
Zhou Yan chatted with the two beauties about the future plans of the territory. He found that both of them had given him quite a few good suggestions.
They strolled around the territory and looked at the various fruits and vegetables in the [Spirit Fields].
He had underestimated the growth rate of the [Spirit Fields]. In just one day, so much had grown. He estimated that they would see flowers tomorrow.
It was only his Spirit Fields that could produce a batch of grain in a few days.
In the real world, no one farmed anymore. Grain was produced by various farming lords. Not only was the yield high and the cycle short, but it also did not require any seasonal requirements.
All year round, supermarkets and markets had all sorts of fresh vegetables and fruits for sale.
There were even some vegetables and fruits with spiritual energy, but the prices of such produce were relatively high, and ordinary people rarely bought them.
Those who had not awakened their Lord's space did not fear unemployment. Both the lords and the country required a large workforce, with a large number of job vacancies each year.
The country annually called upon eligible young people to marry and have children early to contribute to the nation.
The country even ran many advertisements to encourage young people to have children early.
Unfortunately, people nowadays, especially the lords, basically spent all their time on their territories.
Coupled with the increase in lifespan after becoming stronger, many lords did not rush to get married, and some even chose not to have children.
After all, the government's subsidies for newborns were enough for them to grow up to eighteen without any burden.
This was all because the Divine Dragon Country was a strong nation and had the confidence to do so.