Chapter 936

So after other lords fight, they don't necessarily gain much in levels.

They might even lose money even if they win.

Fortunately, Zhao Chi achieved a perfect victory, defeating a powerful enemy, gaining 6 levels at once, and getting plenty of loot.

A huge profit overall.

This time a good amount of coin was seized too, with copper coins being the most numerous.

Converted to gold coins, that's 308 pieces, including the money from Xiao Ning's chest.

A lot of medicines were seized, mostly basic-grade medicines, altogether worth about 150 gold coins.

Various items were also captured.

Among them were 9 Quick-Build Talismans.

Zhao Chi now has 16 in total, still 22 short of being able to expand Carefree Spring.

There are 655 captives in total.

Su Qin picked out the Tier 2-3 beastman soldiers, along with that beastman hero and the craftsmen.

Sold 200 people to Su Qin for 200 gold coins, and gave her those 47 female slaves as well.

The remaining 408 people are relatively worthless; after taxes, they should fetch around 150 gold coins.

That was the battle in summary.

Excluding losses, the total income is about 2,300 gold coins.

Among that, the seized grain, equipment, and captives all need to be sold, bringing in roughly 1,400 gold coins.

Adding the 300-plus gold coins seized directly, Zhao Chi's estimated cash income is around 1,700 gold coins.

Of course, the mid-grade random Heroic Spirit, the Werewolf Bloodline Sprout, the territory trait, the River of Forgetfulness Water, along with the various talismans and improvement points, are all gains as well.

All very valuable gains.

It's hard to say exactly how much they're worth in coin, but they're certainly worth a fortune.

Overall, the harvest from this battle was considerable.

Plus, Xiao Ning was dealt with, and Yan Ping was also fought to the death.

It was well worth fighting.

The village women were busy at work.

Supplies of all kinds were continuously being transported.

Most of the materials were moved to Penglai Village.

Gu Qing directed the overall situation, while Tang Ruan and Qi Yue each commanded a village.

All kinds of supplies were sorted and stored.

After another busy hour, the war finally came to a complete end.

Without surprise, the alien race achieved a total victory.

Now South Forest Village is also within the alien race's sphere of influence.

However, the leader of those "righteous bandits," Li Xun, along with several of his key subordinates, all survived and escaped.

Zhao Chi has no idea how they managed it.

But after all, he was the leader of an entire army, with all manner of tricks up his sleeve; escaping isn't all that strange.

Originally Zhao Chi didn't know about any of this; he only found out after the alien race issued a bounty notice.

【Bounty Notice】

【Date】October 1, Year 936

【Issued by】Holy Race Northern Army, Seventh Regiment

【Duration】Long-term validity

【Bounty】Li Xun: 1,500 gold

【Bounty】Yan Wei: 800 gold

【Bounty】Chang Hao: 500 gold

【Bounty】Cheng Hui: 500 gold

【Bounty】Feng Jin: 300 gold

【Case Details】Five rebel bandits have acted with outrageous audacity! On October 1, Year 936, at South Forest Village south of Snowfield City, they attacked and killed "Holy Race Special Envoy: Master Mu Chang Ning" and "Holy Race Lord and Special Envoy Guard: Yan Ping Ruo Ming." The methods were especially cruel, showing utter contempt for the Holy Race — a heinous crime! They must be put to death! A city-wide manhunt is now in effect!

【Remarks】If accurate tips are provided, a reward of 10%–50% of the bounty may be granted depending on the value of the lead.

This notice must have been posted in multiple places.

Zhao Chi saw it in the village group chat.

His heart jolted the moment he saw it.

But then, just as quickly, he felt a surge of joy.

What startled him was not knowing why these aliens — or rather, the wolf race — would think it was Li Xun and his people who killed Xiao Ning.

What delighted him was that the aliens didn't suspect Zhao Chi at all; the worry he'd been holding onto could finally be set down.

The alien race won, and the war was over.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Although there were more Heavenly King Army lords this time, their strength was clearly a notch lower.

Regardless of who won, the fighting stopping was a good thing.

Both villages took casualties this time, but the numbers weren't large.

Two lords of the Zhao family died, and two lords lost their territories.

Across all of Creek Village, fewer than 20 lords died or lost their territories.

The losses in Nanlin Village were slightly greater than those in Xiliu Village, but the price paid was still quite small.

It was instead the alien-race lords and the Heavenly King Army lords who suffered considerable losses.

Of the 20 alien-race lords, Yanping was killed by Zhao Chi, and another 7 also died—all killed by the Heavenly King Army.

The remaining 12 alien-race lords killed over 40 Heavenly King Army lords, so their haul must be substantial.

Li Xun's army of the Heavenly King Army had it worst, with the majority killed or wounded; only a handful managed to escape.

After the battle was won, the alien-race fell silent for a moment.

Then someone stepped forward to take charge of the situation.

【Attention all lords!】

【I am Wu Lang Yihong, vice captain of the Third Squad, Seventh Regiment, Holy Race Expansion Army. You may address me as Captain Wu Lang】

【I have unfortunate news to share: our Holy Race's envoy, Master Mu Chang Ning, has made the ultimate sacrifice】

【It is not yet clear exactly who murdered her, but it must have been Li Xun and his people. Regardless of who specifically did it, every one of them must die】

【Although we grieve the departure of Master Mu Chang Ning, someone here must take charge of the overall situation】

【As vice captain, I will continue to be responsible for managing Xiliu Village and Nanlin Village】

【All policies remain unchanged for now; taxation will follow the previous rules】

【However, I've noticed that everyone's transaction volume is very low—that shouldn't be the case, right?】

【Is it that you don't want to trade, or that you have nothing to trade, or perhaps that you don't want to pay taxes to the Holy Race?】

【Today I want to see your transactions. If the volume is still this low, I will personally go ask each of you for the reason.】

【We have already been more than merciful enough; I hope you won't fail to appreciate kindness】

【After all, we haven't actually plundered you yet】

【Now that the war is over, although your two villages didn't give your all, you have also preserved more of your strength】

【I will not pursue responsibility for your half-hearted fighting; I only care whether your strength can be put to use for us!】

【That is the only thing I care about. If you won't fight for our Holy Race, then keeping you around serves no purpose】

【You all understand, yes?】

【Today, the clan heads of your seven families, along with the main lords of each household, must all come to a meeting. I want to see your loyalty】

【Come over now. The rest of you, prepare your territories for the next battle】

【If anyone dares to fight half-heartedly next time, they will be killed without mercy!】

After Captain Wu Lang finished speaking, the transaction information in both group chats immediately surged.

After every war, trading indeed enters a peak period.

Not trading would be the abnormal thing.