Super Game System-Otherworld King: Rise to Power

Ronald, lost in thought, noticed the chief and several generals approaching, laughing and chatting. He took a deep breath and gave a slight smile.

Ronald, accompanied by A-Qiang, Cuihua, and A-Shou, strolled through the camp, greeting passing villagers with a warm smile.

"Not bad, the loyalty of the civilians is above 60% now," Ronald remarked.

Cuihua chuckled. "Master, they're eating food made by Cai Lian. Of course, their loyalty is high!"

Cai Lian, a colonizer in the space base, was responsible for cooking. With her Level 18 culinary skills, the food she prepared was nothing short of divine.

Ronald smiled faintly. "The taste isn't the point. As long as they're fed, that's all that matters."

"By the way, A-Qiang, how's the progress on that task I gave you?"

"Master, the drone turrets and energy cores are installed. We just need to power them on to use them."

"Good. Let's go take a look!"

Moments later, at the base's administrative center.

After more than ten days of non-stop work—and the sacrifice of dozens of prisoners—the administrative building had finally been completed.

The five-story structure stood at the heart of the camp, its design reminiscent of an office building from Ronald's previous world—stark and imposing. On top of the building, embedded into a stone statue's forehead, was a large, fist-sized gem. This gem had been taken from the crown in the cave. After much thought, Ronald had decided to place it on top of the building, in honor of his ancestors.

In a corner of the rooftop, a fiberglass drone turret was hidden, ready to spring into action should any enemies appear. This high-tech defensive weapon was a crucial asset for the territory.

"A-Qiang, how's the cable installation coming along?" Ronald asked, his tone casual.

A-Qiang sighed. "Master, the territory doesn't have any copper..."

"What? How much do you need?"

"At least 2,000 pounds if we're going to lay the cables from the cave..."

Ronald frowned. "I'll handle that. You focus on building the walls and shipyard. And don't forget the public facilities—bathrooms, sewage systems, and so on. Shouldn't be too difficult, right?"

A-Qiang hesitated. "We have the technology and materials, but with everything going on, we don't have enough hands to speed things up."

Currently, there was a shortage of workers. Even though the personal guard was made up of powerful warriors, they couldn't handle all the tasks alone.

"We'll manage. I'll think of something for the population issue later."

He turned to Cuihua. "How's the farming zone? When will we see some results?"

"Master, I've used agricultural technology to enhance the soil's fertility by eight times. I also brought seeds from the space base that are resistant to the cold. They should be ready for harvest in about a month."

"Well done. The food from the space base is too expensive, and we can't rely on it long-term. This should solve a big problem."

Cuihua smiled playfully. "All thanks to you, Master."

Her once shy and reserved nature had transformed into a lively and cheerful one, like any normal young girl.

"And A-Shou, how's your end?" Ronald asked, turning to the handsome youth.

A-Shou sighed, his face full of frustration. "Master, I failed. General Liu already wiped out the wild beasts in the mountains. All I managed to tame were a few wild goats..."

Ronald thought about the wolf meat he had eaten a few days ago and shook his head in disappointment.

"Go check by the Yun Cang River. The lush grasslands there might attract some beasts, but be careful."

"Yes, Master."

After a brief chat and a few more tasks, Ronald returned to his room and began his cultivation.

He had reached the peak of the first stage of Body Refining. After taking the Tiger-Wolf Pill, his strength was now on par with Fan Qingyue, who was at the second stage of Body Refining.

His rapid progress wasn't just due to the effects of the Peiyuan Pills, but also because of the mysterious technique he was practicing.

The Qingyun Xuantao Jue was an ancient secret technique, and its method of absorbing spiritual energy to nourish the body was far more efficient than traditional training methods. The foundation it built was solid, and his vitality was now brimming. Compared to other martial artists of the same level, he was far stronger.