Zhou Yan stepped forward to pick up the items dropped by the Cannibal Flower leader. Besides the treasure chest, there were other things.
[Picked up One-Star Wood Element Crystal Core x1.]
[Picked up Bronze Treasure Chest x2.]
[Picked up Cannibal Flower Seed x5.]
[Picked up Cannibal Flower Poison Powder x1.]
"Seeds again!" Zhou Yan was very surprised.
The previous Vine Demon Seeds had given him eight powerful subordinates. Now, he had obtained five more seeds, which was like getting five subordinates for free.
How many Soul Coins could this save?
[Item: Cannibal Flower Seed]
[Quality: D]
[Description: A rare seed that can transform from a Cannibal Flower leader after death. It can be planted in the territory to guard it. It can grow up to level twenty.]
He didn't care about the quality of the Cannibal Flower at all. Even the lowest quality seed could become a high-quality demon under his care.
"It seems I can collect more of these seeds in the future. This is equivalent to free soldier summoning, too cost-effective," Zhou Yan thought happily.
After clearing the surrounding Cannibal Flowers, his Soul Coins had increased again.
This time, the harvest was quite good, yielding 105 Wood Treasure Chests, 275,380 Black Iron Treasure Chests, 2 Bronze Treasure Chests, and 380 Cannibal Flower Poison Powders.
He had gained nearly ten thousand Soul Coins. After deducting the previous expenses, he still had about six thousand Soul Coins left.
If it were two days prior, they would have been heading back by now, having reached this location.
But now, with their increased strength, they had arrived here with time to spare, still before noon.
However, Zhou Yan still took out various foods and said, "Everyone, take a break, eat something to replenish your energy, and we'll continue moving forward later."
"Yes."
Several Vine Demons took the initiative to act as guards, preventing monster ambushes. The others found places to eat.
"Chan'er's cooking is getting better and better," Zhou Yan said, taking a bite of the roasted meat. It was made that morning, and although it was a bit cold, it was still delicious.
Especially with the addition of cumin, chili, and other seasonings, the taste was excellent.
"Sister Diao Chan's cooking is indeed good. I don't know how to cook," Zhen Mi replied.
"I can teach you if you want," Diao Chan responded.
"By the time we return, the food in the [Spirit Field] should be ready. It's a shame I didn't bring any rice seeds this time, otherwise, we could have tasted fresh rice."
Rice planted in the territory.
When it was time to harvest, it didn't need to be dried; just collecting it would automatically separate it into rice and straw.
Straw could also be used as a resource, not only for raising livestock for them to eat but also as fertilizer to increase the fertility of the farmland.
However, his [Spirit Field] didn't require such complications. As long as there was ample spiritual energy, it could grow higher-grade crops.
This was the benefit of an advanced [Spirit Field].
From this point onward, the density of the mist increased significantly, as if marking a dividing line, signaling greater danger ahead.
"Everyone, be careful. We might encounter monsters above level ten!"
Zhou Yan reminded them.
Zhou Yan felt that the danger would increase considerably ahead and prepared to raise Diao Chan and Zhen Mi's levels to ten.
[Soul Coins -1000, Hero Diao Chan, Level increased from 9 to 10.]
[Soul Coins -1000, Hero Zhen Mi, Level increased from 9 to 10.]
Zhen Mi had the highest mental strength. After her level increased, her mental strength attribute had reached a terrifying 80 points.
Her mental strength grew incredibly fast. It was a pity that Zhou Yan didn't have suitable skills for her; otherwise, Zhen Mi would have been a human-shaped turret.
With four thousand Soul Coins remaining, Zhou Yan also felt it was necessary to increase his own level.
[Soul Coins -600, Lord Zhou Yan, Level increased from 5 to 6.]
[Soul Coins -700, Lord Zhou Yan, Level increased from 6 to 7.]
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[Name: Zhou Yan]
[Gender: Male]
[Age: 18]
[Race: Human]
[Nationality: Shenlong Kingdom]
[Level: 5]
[Required for Level Up: 600 Soul Coins]
[Charm: 11]
[Luck: 11]
[Strength: 21.7]
[Constitution: 9.7]
[Agility: 11.2]
[Mental: 14.2]
[Free Attribute Points: 50]
[Talent: Not unlocked]
[Skill: S-Seven Star Swordplay]
[Aptitude: Not unlocked]
[Cultivation Method: Not unlocked]
[Realm: Not unlocked]
[Equipment: Detailed List]
After increasing his level to 10, it consumed exactly four thousand Soul Coins.
His Soul Coins were gone again.
Territory Prompt: You are the first lord in this newcomer trial to reach level 10. The newcomer trial leaderboard has been unlocked, rewarding 100 Prestige. A newcomer trial announcement will be made. Do you wish to disclose your territory name, real name, and nationality?
Territory Prompt: Upon reaching level 10, you can construct new buildings.
Territory Prompt: Upon reaching level 10, talent testing and aptitude testing are unlocked.
Territory Prompt: Level has reached the requirement for job change. You can change your profession by visiting the Job Change Statue.
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Zhou Yan was stunned. He hadn't expected so many new functions to appear after reaching level 10.
The school had not provided very clear descriptions, only vaguely mentioning that significant changes would occur after level 10 for newcomers.
As for how significant these changes were, they would have to experience them themselves.
"Hidden!"
Newcomer Trial Announcement: [Territory [xxx], Lord xxx, Nationality xxx, is the first to reach level 10, awarded 100 Prestige.]
Newcomer Trial Announcement: [Territory [xxx], Lord xxx, Nationality xxx, is the first to reach level 10, awarded 100 Prestige.]
Newcomer Trial Announcement: [Territory [xxx], Lord xxx, Nationality xxx, is the first to reach level 10, awarded 100 Prestige.]
This was an announcement for the entire newcomer trial. When this announcement appeared, the entire newcomer trial erupted.
The chat room was flooded with various messages.
"Damn, it's only the third day of the newcomer trial, and someone has already reached level 10. Can this guy fly?"
"I strongly suspect this person used all their Soul Coins to increase their own level. But how did they defeat the monsters attacking their territory? Did they rely solely on themselves?"
"Who is this person? If it were me, I'd want the whole world to know my name."
"This person is hiding too well, not even revealing their nationality. Could this be a dark horse? If they were from a major power, they wouldn't be hiding."
"No need to guess, that person is me."
"The user above is shameless. It's clearly me."
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