【Ding~ You have occupied Jade Spirit Lake, rewarding 200 national fortune points.】
【You have incorporated Jade Spirit Lake into huaxia city's territory. You have the right to view information on all fish species, as well as their corresponding capture methods.】
Yang Ming's eyes lit up. He seemed to be able to see himself catching Excellent-Grade giant fish in an endless stream from now on.
Yang Ming shifted his gaze and scanned Jade Spirit Lake.
The next second, he took in all the information on every fish species.
【Name】: Dragon-Patterned Giant Fish.
【Quality tier】: fine grade.
【Effect】: After consumption, it directly increases combat power by 1–5 points, and there is an extremely low chance of comprehending a skill.
【Collection Method】: Fishing; dragon-Patterned Fruit must be used as bait.
【Name】: Jade Bamboo Fish.
【Quality tier】: excellent grade.
【Effect】: After consumption, it directly increases combat power by 20–50 points. There is also a certain chance of comprehending a skill, as well as an extremely low chance of awakening a second talent.
【Collection Method】: A miraculous species of fish that cannot be captured by ordinary means. Only a beautiful girl can hook it with her own jade feet, and its flavor after cooking also differs according to the beautiful girl's jade feet.
Yang Ming: “……”
Is this Jade Bamboo Fish serious?
Indeed, the world is vast and full of wonders. Yang Ming was truly stunned.
After reading Jade Spirit Lake's detailed information, Yang Ming shifted his attention back to the Blackrock Giant Bear that was still sleeping.
Although Jade Spirit Lake had already been occupied, the hidden threat posed by the Blackrock Giant Bear had still not been completely resolved.
There was no way around it. The Blackrock Giant Bear was simply too tough-skinned and thick-fleshed, with terrifying defensive power. Even after knocking it unconscious, Yang Ming still had no way to deal with it.
Even if Yang Ming wielded a Tang Hengdao and chopped at the Blackrock Giant Bear's neck with all his strength, the outcome would be nothing more than the Blackrock Giant Bear continuing to sleep soundly while the Tang Hengdao broke.
“How am I supposed to kill this Blackrock Giant Bear?” Yang Ming fell into deep thought.
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him.
The image of the Evil God Altar surfaced in Yang Ming's mind.
“Right, that's what we'll do!” Yang Ming thought of a way to kill the Blackrock Giant Bear.
After making up his mind, Yang Ming threw back his head and shouted:
“Everyone, assemble here!”
The warriors waiting one kilometer away immediately ran over when they heard Yang Ming's voice.
“Greetings, lord.” Three thousand people shouted in unison.
Yang Ming swept his gaze over them, then ordered:
“Those with a combat power of 31 or higher, step forward and stay behind to guard Jade Spirit Lake.”
The original three-thousand-person team split into two groups, with as many as two thousand people having a combat power of 31 or higher.
Jade Spirit Lake was a level-three resource field. It could not be exposed to the slightest risk, so enough personnel had to remain behind to guard it.
Yang Ming raised his hand and pointed at a man whose combat power reached 36.
“What is your name? I appoint you as the person in charge of Jade Spirit Lake. From today onward, you have the authority to manage the others and protect the Spirit Lake.”
The man dropped to one knee and said to Yang Ming:
“Respected lord, if enemies invade, I will cut them all down! As for my name... I only remember that my surname is Zhang. The moment my home was destroyed, I lost most of my memories.”
On the Myriad Races Battlefield, the price of defeat was the destruction of one's country and family. Everyone was locked in the Dark Prison and had their memories erased.
Yang Ming let out a soft sigh.
“Tell me, do you want to save your hometown?”
“I do!” He suddenly raised his head and replied with incomparable determination.
Yang Ming looked down at him. In his eyes, Yang Ming saw a conviction as solid as rock.
Yang Ming was moved and said softly:
“Since that's the case, I'll give you a name as well. From now on, you will be called Zhang Lingfeng. If your achievements are great enough, then after I rule the world, I will help you rebuild your homeland.”
Zhang Lingfeng pressed his right fist against his chest and said solemnly:
“Thank you, lord, for bestowing me with a name. I am willing to become your most loyal knight.”
At that moment, the system's voice rang out:
【Ding~ Zhang Lingfeng's loyalty to you has reached 100. Reward: 40 national fortune points.】
This unexpected delight left Yang Ming somewhat stunned.
Yang Ming pulled out a Soldier Enhancement Talisman and handed it to Zhang Lingfeng.
“Stick the Enhancement Talisman on your body and absorb its power.”
With Zhang Lingfeng's current strength, he most likely would not be able to defend Jade Spirit Lake, so Yang Ming had to strengthen him.
“Yes, lord.” Zhang Lingfeng accepted the Enhancement Talisman and stuck it onto his muscular arm.
As a burst of light flared, Zhang Lingfeng successfully enhanced himself, and his attributes increased dramatically.
【Name】: Zhang Lingfeng.
【Loyalty】: 100.
【Combat power】: 85.
【Potential】: Two Stars.
【Talent】: Solid Rock（C-grade talent. Passive resistance is increased by 50%; actively, it can summon a defensive light curtain. Within the light curtain's range, the enemy's overall combat power is reduced by 20%.）
Yang Ming had not expected Zhang Lingfeng to awaken a talent as well. This Soldier Enhancement Talisman had truly been worth using.
With this, even an excellent-grade exotic beast would not dare invade Jade Spirit Lake lightly.
After handing Jade Spirit Lake over to Zhang Lingfeng to manage, Yang Ming left with the others.
The next thing to do was kill the Blackrock Giant Bear that was still unconscious.
Actually, Yang Ming's method was very simple: drag the Blackrock Giant Bear to the Evil God Altar in the east and sacrifice it to Evil God Aminos.
No matter how powerful the Blackrock Giant Bear was, before the Evil God Altar, it was still just a little brother.
Yang Ming took out more than a dozen thick ropes, tied the Blackrock Giant Bear's limbs, and then had the warriors drag it toward the Evil God Altar.
As for the other two dead blackrock giant bears, Yang Ming had also ordered them to be packed up and sent back to the territory.
The Blackrock Giant Bear was an excellent-grade exotic beast. Its immense value went without saying.
Half an hour later.
The moment the three enormous blackrock giant bears were transported back to the territory, the natives were all shocked.
Nearly everyone was drawn over, craning their necks and curiously examining the three blackrock giant bears.
“My heavens, is this a monster?”
“I've really broadened my horizons. I've never seen such a huge black bear!”
“Look at those terrifying fangs! Could this... be an excellent-grade exotic beast?”
“Unbelievable! Lord, you can even subdue excellent-grade exotic beasts?”
“Too powerful! Lord, you are practically a god!”
Everyone's gaze toward Yang Ming was filled with awe, reverence, and worship.
Upon learning that Yang Ming had returned, Chen Jian came out to greet him at once.
Yang Ming waved his hand and said to Chen Jian:
“Chen Jian, carry these two dead blackrock giant bears back to the warehouse. Make sure they are properly stored.”
“Yes, lord.” Chen Jian immediately agreed.
Afterward, Yang Ming did not linger in the territory. He continued onward, transporting the Blackrock Giant Bear that was still asleep toward the Evil God Altar.
Although the journey was bumpy, fortunately, the Mandrake's intoxicating effect was excellent. The Blackrock Giant Bear continued sleeping soundly, completely unaware that it was walking step by step toward hell.
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