Super Game System-Otherworld King: Rise to Power

Ronald then said, "A'Shou, send your people into the forest to tame the wild beasts. The area just north of the camp will be designated as your pasture."

"Yes, my lord!" A'Shou eagerly responded.

"Zhang Tie, choose a spot on the eastern side of the camp near the mountain for the quarry. For now, it will be an open pit," Ronald instructed.

Zhang Tie immediately gave a loud affirmative.

With the basic layout planned, Ronald addressed the group, "Everyone, this is the initial layout of the camp. If there are no further reports, please begin your tasks."

Everyone nodded in agreement and began to move out. As they descended the mountain, Liu Long whispered, "Your Majesty, about the cave...?"

Ronald shook his head gently. "The matter is true. Spread the word but keep it quiet. Don't bring it up again."

Liu Long paused for a moment, exchanged a glance with Fan Qingyue, and nodded. They quickly moved down the mountain.

Eight days later, the effects of the elixirs began to show.

Because the Tiger Wolf Pill required practitioners to reach the Body Refinement stage to endure its potency, only Liu Long and three others could safely take it.

The Tiger Wolf Pill could only be taken once in a lifetime—seven days for the strength of a wolf, and thirty days for the strength of a tiger. In just a week, the four had gained the strength of a wolf!

Although this newfound strength didn't increase their cultivation level, it was immensely valuable in battle!

Everyone else consumed the Vitality Pills, which fortified their foundations and replenished their blood energy. Though it wasn't as immediately powerful as the Tiger Wolf Pill, it was a gradual yet ongoing boost. With continued use, their energy reserves grew stronger, and it wouldn't be long before most of the soldiers broke through to the Body Refinement stage!

A whole army of Body Refinement-level warriors? The thought alone was terrifying.

With their boosted strength, the efficiency of work soared. Under the leadership of A'Qiang, the construction team had completed a three-story barracks in just six days, made from hard blue stone and reinforced with a special cement A'Qiang had crafted. The structure was solid and impressive.

The construction team was now working on the central administrative center and Ronald's residence. At this rate, everything would be finished within a month.

One day, Ronald was sketching plans for the future city when Fan Qingyue burst in, visibly excited.

"Your Majesty, General A'Qiang reports the barracks are complete. Everyone is waiting for you to inspect it!"

His face lit up with delight. "Already done? Let's go, quickly."

A moment later, at the southeast corner of the camp, Ronald stood before the newly constructed barracks and nodded in satisfaction.

Made from sturdy blue stone and designed after the layout of the PLA barracks from his past life, it had three floors, each capable of housing a hundred soldiers. The facilities included bathrooms, meeting rooms, and everything needed for comfortable living.

"Qingyue, notify everyone that starting today, they'll be moving into the barracks," Ronald ordered.

Fan Qingyue smiled and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."

The next morning, everyone eagerly began moving in, cleaning, and settling into their new quarters. By noon, the soldiers were excitedly inhabiting the barracks.

After a quick lunch, Ronald planned to return to his blueprint, but Fan Qingyue approached quickly, reporting, "My lord, the scouts you sent out have returned. They've surveyed the surrounding area within a three-hundred-mile radius."

"Mm, tell me more."

"Your Majesty, the nearest settlement is a Goblin clan with around 1,500 people. A bit farther is a human village with about a thousand people. The Earth Demon Clan and Kobold tribe are even farther, with populations of over two thousand. Additionally, there are several bands of mountain bandits in the nearby mountains, often coming down to plunder."

Ronald raised an eyebrow in interest. "Really? I didn't expect so many forces in this area. Do we have intel on their military strength?"

Fan Qingyue nodded. "The villages are mainly made up of adult men, without any organized armed forces. There are frequent skirmishes over water sources. As for the bandits, their strength remains unclear."

After some thought, Ronald said, "Notify Liu Long. Have him bring the combat team, and we'll head out of the mountains."

"Ah, Your Majesty? Are we going to rob again? We're still being hunted!"

Ronald shot him a look. "Mind your business. Go now."