Zhou Yan immediately began to examine the differences between these buildings and the previous ones.
[Building: King's Crystal]
[Level: 1]
[Defense: 200/200]
[Shield: 1000]
[Special: Thunder Attack]
[Description: The core hub of the Lord's space, a modified crystal, with integrated offense and defense. It will actively attack all hostile beings within ten meters.]
Zhou Yan was greatly surprised! Not only had the defense doubled, but a shield had been added, and this shield's defense had increased by a full 1000 points! This was ten times the defense of the initial crystal!
Zhou Yan quickly looked at the evolved Lord's Crystal. This crystal was not only more imposing and grand than before but also shimmered with lightning, with purple arcs constantly wrapping around it, indicating immense power. Crucially, the entire crystal was encased in a transparent, glass-like shield, providing 1000 defense points.
The Lord's Crystal was the most vital element in the entire territory. Even if other buildings were destroyed, they could be rebuilt. However, if the crystal was destroyed, the territory would be utterly finished. The lord would cease to be a lord. On the Canglan Continent, many lords suffered immense psychological blows after their territories were destroyed, some even ending up in psychiatric hospitals. Suicides were not uncommon.
Qin Chuan looked at his other buildings again.
[Building: Spirit Vein Bamboo House]
[Level: 1]
[Defense: 100/100]
[Special: Condense Spiritual Energy]
[Description: Absorbs spiritual energy from heaven and earth, accelerating cultivation speed.]
[Building: Bronze Sparrow Terrace]
[Level: 1]
[Function: Summon]
[Special: Female Heroes]
[Description: Houses numerous female heroes from other worlds, each possessing formidable abilities. Basic summon costs 100 Soul Coins, Intermediate summon costs 500 Soul Coins, Advanced summon costs 1000 Soul Coins, and Super summon costs 10000 Soul Coins. Note: Higher cost increases the probability of summoning a hero!]
[Building: Mysterious Shop]
[Level: 1]
[Defense: 100/100]
[Function: Purchase]
[Special: Refresh]
[Description: A batch of items automatically refreshes every 24 hours. Items can be purchased using specified Soul Coins and Spirit Coins.]
After reviewing them, Zhou Yan was once again stunned! He didn't know what to say. The rough thatched hut had completely transformed into a small bamboo house, exuding a faint mist, like a dwelling of a reclusive master, filled with mystery. Especially the Bronze Sparrow Terrace, which could directly summon heroes! Although the description only mentioned female heroes, it was still incredibly powerful. The gap between common soldiers and heroes was vast; they were not on the same level. Ten common soldiers would not be a match for a single hero.
More importantly, the probability of ordinary barracks summoning a hero was extremely low. Especially for the lowest-tier, white-lord quality, and ordinary barracks, the chance of summoning a hero was almost zero. This was the reality. Although the description stated it wasn't a 100% guarantee, it was still a huge surprise for Zhou Yan.
"It's a shame I only have 100 Soul Coins now. If the first summon doesn't yield a hero, it will be difficult to withstand the subsequent monster attacks." Zhou Yan did not immediately summon a hero because the Bronze Sparrow Terrace did not guarantee a hero summon. The initial 100 Soul Coins had to be used wisely to maximize the territory's benefit.
Qin Chuan immediately looked towards where the original Altar had been. The altar had been completely replaced by a shop-like building, resembling a small convenience store, not very large. Zhou Yan walked over, wanting to see what was for sale.
Entering the shop, it was empty. However, on the counter, five items appeared, protected by a force field. Zhou Yan could see the information for each item. The first was a weapon, offering only +2 Strength with a Black Iron quality, the lowest tier of equipment, providing minimal stat boosts. The second item surprised Qin Chuan; it was a card.
[Item: One-Fold Discount Card]
[Price: 0]
[Description: For the grand opening, this card will always be refreshed. After purchasing and using this card in the Mysterious Shop, items will cost only 10% of their original price. Note: This card is exclusively for use in the Mysterious Shop!]
"This is actually a welfare card." Zhou Yan directly purchased the card. A card immediately appeared on the counter, and Qin Chuan picked it up. He then looked at the third item. The third item was a building, which greatly surprised Zhou Yan. He hadn't expected to see a building on his first visit to the Mysterious Shop. However, its price was far beyond his current means, so he could only sigh.
The fourth item was wood. Wood was a resource. As buildings were upgraded in the future, they would require wood and stone. If he were lucky, his territory might have abundant wood and stone resources that he could develop and mine, selling them to other lords or merchants to earn Spirit Coins for territory construction.
When Zhou Yan saw the fifth item, his eyes widened. "There's actually such a thing!"
[Item: Hero Summon Card]
[Quality: Unknown]
[Price: 1000 Soul Coins]
[Description: Place this card in a barracks-type building to guarantee one hero.]
Zhou Yan was indeed very surprised. Although he possessed the Bronze Sparrow Terrace, he dared not use his remaining 100 Soul Coins for a summon because it wasn't guaranteed. Now, without hesitation, he used the One-Fold Discount Card to purchase this Hero Summon Card.
"Deducting one One-Fold Discount Card, 100 Soul Coins, purchasing one Hero Summon Card." Zhou Yan quickly ran to the Bronze Sparrow Terrace. It was shaped like an ancient house, only one story high. Against the wall, there was only a glowing orb, with nothing else around. Yet, its design was ancient, elegant, and full of historical charm. With a heart full of excitement, Zhou Yan placed the Hero Summon Card onto the orb and initiated his first summon.
"Begin summon?"
"Yes!"
With a "swish!", a beam of light emerged from the summoning formation and floated behind Qin Chuan. Qin Chuan turned around and was enveloped by a subtle fragrance. He saw a woman appearing before him.