Chapter 338

translation: "Feeling that he had overdone the persuasion, Cang Lang hurried to make amends, using great effort to calm the elated Sha Ge back down."

Translation: Feeling that he had overdone the persuasion, Cang Lang hurried to make amends, using great effort to calm the elated Sha Ge back down.

we need to produce translation as discussed.

We'll output: 【1】 Feeling that he had overdone the persuasion, Cang Lang hurried to make amends, using great effort to calm the elated Sha Ge back down.

translation: "Sorry, am I being too excited? After all… you know, I've been under a lot of pressure lately—just keeping ten thousand people fed, watered, and… relieved is exhausting for me."

Translation: "Sorry, am I being too excited? After all… you know, I've been under a lot of pressure lately—keeping ten thousand people fed, watered, and… relieved is exhausting for me."

Sorry, am I being too excited? After all… you know, I've been under a lot of pressure lately—just keeping ten thousand people fed, watered, and… relieved is exhausting for me.

We'll output: 【2】 "Sorry, am I being too excited? After all… you know, I've been under a lot of pressure lately—just keeping ten thousand people fed, watered, and… relieved is exhausting for me."

【20】

Translation: Sha Ge took a sip of the flower tea sent by the tribespeople, adjusted his state, and looked toward Ji Ming.

The tribespeople, after adjusting their state with some flower tea, looked toward Ji Ming.

Output: 【3】 Sha Ge took a sip of the flower tea sent by the tribespeople, adjusted his state, and looked toward Ji Ming.

【27】

Translation: "What about you, Wai Shu? Do you have any ideas you'd like to share? I've heard others say you have the most ideas."

"What about you, Wai Shu? Do you have any ideas you'd like to share? I've heard others say you have the most ideas."

【33】

Translation: "Wow, thanks for not calling me Dog Head Advisor…"

We need to keep the trailing ellipsis. Output: 【5】 "Wow, thanks for not calling me Dog Head Advisor…"

Well, since Blue Wolf already told you about the non-human combat team, I'll briefly share some ideas on shelter management… What tasks have you assigned them?

Translation: "Well, since Cang Lang has already told you about the Ya Ren Combat Group, I'll briefly share my thoughts on shelter management… What task have you assigned them?"

【40】

Output: 【6】 "Well, since Cang Lang has already told you about the Ya Ren Combat Group, I'll briefly share my thoughts on shelter management… What task have you assigned them?"

"Task?"

Translation: "Task?"

Output: 【7】 "Task?"

【49】

Translation: Who would have thought Sha Ge would freeze up upon hearing that, then stammer for a while.

Who would have thought that hearing that would leave him stunned, then stammering for a while.

Output: 【8】 Who would have thought Sha Ge would freeze up upon hearing that, then stammer for a while.

【57】

Translation: "Oh, this… well, I'm currently…"

We need to keep the trailing ellipsis. Output: 【9】 "Oh, this… well, I'm currently…"

After all, we'll definitely keep expanding; by then I can field a decent army to gain more sway for our combat team among the players… Exactly, that's the plan.

Translation: "After all, we'll definitely keep expanding later, and by then I can field a decent army to gain more say for our combat group among the players… Exactly, that's it."

【62】

Um… oh! Also! Once we've developed and have surplus resources, I plan to set up trade routes between the shelters so everyone can easily exchange what they have—like those with plenty of fish trading for rice, and those with plenty of grain trading for meat…

Translation: "Uh… oh! Also! Once we've developed and have surplus resources, I plan to establish trade routes between the shelters, letting everyone exchange goods more easily—for example, those with plenty of fish can bring fish to trade for rice, and those with plenty of grain can bring grain to trade for meat…"

We need to keep the ellipsis. Output: 【11】 "Uh… oh! Also! Once we've developed and have surplus resources, I plan to establish trade routes between the shelters, letting everyone exchange goods more easily—for example, those with plenty of fish can bring fish to trade for rice, and those with plenty of grain can bring grain to trade for meat…"

【72】

Translation: 【Now it's, fantasy time~】

We keep the brackets and tilde. Output: 【12】 【Now it's, fantasy time~】

Ji Ming grinned, rubbing his forehead.

Translation: Ji Ming grinned and rubbed his forehead.

Output: 【13】 Ji Ming grinned and rubbed his forehead.

【82】

Translation: Sha Ge spread his hands with an innocent expression.

Output: 【14】 Sha Ge spread his hands with an innocent expression.

Heh heh heh, of course the power should be dispersed! Only by scattering these potential rebels can I take them down one by one—don't you see that yet? Those big tribes aren't truly loyal; they just want to lie in wait nearby, hoping to overthrow my throne someday.

Translation: 【Heh heh heh, split the forces? Of course we must split them! Only by scattering these potential rebels can I pick them off one by one—don't you see that? Those big tribes aren't truly loyal to me; they just want to lurk nearby and wait for a chance to overthrow my throne!】

We need to keep the brackets and the laughter. Output: 【15】 【Heh heh heh, split the forces? Of course we must split them! Only by scattering these potential rebels can I pick them off one by one—don't you see that? Those big tribes aren't truly loyal to me; they just want to lurk nearby and wait for a chance to overthrow my throne!】

【92】

Translation: "That's it?"

Output: 【16】 "That's it?"

He dipped his finger in his tea and drew an irregular pattern on the stone table, then dotted it wildly.

Translation: Saying that, he dipped his finger in the tea, drew an irregular pattern on the stone table before him, and then dotted it frenetically.

【97】

Heh heh heh, I won't give them that chance. Just wait—they'll soon be doomed. I'll emerge from the shadows, chop off their heads, sell their families, dig up their ancestors' graves, then plant a steel pipe on their tombs and dance a triumphant victory dance.

Translation: 【Heh heh heh, so I won't give them this chance—just wait, they'll soon be doomed. I'll emerge from the shadows, chop off their heads, sell their families, dig up their ancestral graves, and plant a steel pipe on their tombs, then dance a glorious victory dance!】

We need to keep the brackets and laughter. Output: 【18】 【Heh heh heh, so I won't give them this chance—just wait, they'll soon be doomed. I'll emerge from the shadows, chop off their heads, sell their families, dig up their ancestral graves, and plant a steel pipe on their tombs, then dance a glorious victory dance!】

【107】

Translation: "Stop stop stop! Quit your conspiracy‑theory fantasies!"

We need to keep the repetition. Output: 【19】 "Stop stop stop! Quit your conspiracy‑theory fantasies!"

If I had that idea and that skill, why would I still be asking you for advice? I truly don't know what to do now—everyone I meet seems like a doctor. Don't believe me? Ask others, ask the viewers in my livestream: I really see someone, catch them, ask them, and not a single one can get away.

Translation: "If I had that idea and ability, why would I be asking you for advice? I really don't know what to do now—whomever I meet seems like a doctor. Don't believe me? Ask others, ask my livestream viewers: I really see someone, grab them, ask them, and none can escape."

We need to keep the meaning. Output: 【20】 "If I had that idea and ability, why would I be asking you for advice? I really don't know what to do now—whomever I meet seems like a doctor. Don't believe me? Ask others, ask my livestream viewers: I really see someone, grab them, ask them, and none can escape."

【117】

Translation: Sha Ge also noticed their speechlessness and hurriedly asked.

Output: 【21】 Sha Ge also noticed their speechlessness and hurriedly asked.

Heh heh heh, foolish humans, wielding power is like fishing—you need slack and tension to keep full control. Since I still can't fully dominate this force and make it my personal mouthpiece, rather than forcing centralization and becoming a target of everyone's ire, it's better to let go for now, wait for the right moment, so this position isn't constantly eyed by others.

Translation: 【Heh heh heh, foolish humans, grasping power is like fishing—you need slack and tension to keep full control. Since I still can't fully occupy this force and make him my one‑man rule, rather than seize power outright and become a target of many, it's better to let go for now, wait for the right moment, and save this position from being constantly eyed.】

We need to keep the brackets and laughter. Output: 【22】 【Heh heh heh, foolish humans, grasping power is like fishing—you need slack and tension to keep full control. Since I still can't fully occupy this force and make him my one‑man rule, rather than seize power outright and become a target of many, it's better to let go for now, wait for the right moment, and save this position from being constantly eyed.】

【127】

Translation: "Hold on, what does that rather regretful expression mean? You… you think I want to do what?"

We need to keep the ellipsis. Output: 【23】 "Hold on, what does that rather regretful expression mean? You… you think I want to do what?"

Um, yeah, that's true. Let's steer the conversation back.

Translation: "Uh, guess that's right too—let's steer the topic back."

Output: 【24】 "Uh, guess that's right too—let's steer the topic back."

【137】

Translation: "Since you don't have any other ideas about the shelter system for now, let me point you in a direction."

Output: 【25】 "Since you don't have any other ideas about the shelter system for now, let me point you in a direction."

Assuming this large ellipse is the territory currently occupied by us players, and these dots are one player guild after another, what problem do you notice?

Translation: "Assuming this big oval is the territory our players currently hold, and these dots are one player guild after another—what problem do you see?"

Output: 【26】 "Assuming this big oval is the territory our players currently hold, and these dots are one player guild after another—what problem do you see?"

【147】

Translation: Ji Ming tapped the table firmly.

Output: 【27】 Ji Ming tapped the table firmly.

Now even Blue Wolf has joined the forehead‑rubbing crew; it seems this kid isn't the cunning strategist they imagined—he just stumbled onto the right path by accident.

Translation: Now even Cang Lang joined the forehead‑rubbing crew—it seems this kid isn't as scheming as they imagined; he just stumbled onto the right path by accident.

We need to keep meaning. Output: 【28】 Now even Cang Lang joined the forehead‑rubbing crew—it seems this kid isn't as scheming as they imagined; he just stumbled onto the right path by accident.

【157】

Translation: "What do you want to do? Naturally……"

We need to keep ellipsis. Output: 【29】 "What do you want to do? Naturally……"

Let them first learn how to farm—planting crops, raising livestock, fishing, and if all else fails, picking wild fruit; the main thing is to fill their bellies first. Then, just like I'm doing now, train the shelter members to develop basic combat ability and obedience.

Translation: "Let them first learn how to farm—planting, breeding, fishing, whatever; if really necessary, pick some wild fruit. In short, first fill their own bellies, then… ah, just like I am now, train the shelter members to develop basic combat ability and obedience."

【162】

It's obvious that those with closer ties—or simply different branches of the same guild—will cluster together, but each group keeps a considerable safety distance, because you can't let others sleep soundly right next to your pillow; a bit of strategic buffer is needed for safety. Moreover, the deeper you go into the wilderness, the farther apart the guild outposts become; many guilds lack the strength or courage to venture that far, so they're just here to play, no need to suffer unnecessarily.

Translation: "Obviously, those on good terms—or simply different branches of the same guild—will gather together, but each group keeps a considerable safety distance between them, because you can't let others sleep soundly right next to your pillow; a bit of strategic buffer is needed for safety. Moreover, the deeper you go into the wilderness, the farther apart the guilds' bases become; many guilds lack the strength or courage to enter such dangerous places, so folks just come to play—no need to seek hardship."

We need to keep meaning. Output: 【31】 "Obviously, those on good terms—or simply different branches of the same guild—will gather together, but each group keeps a considerable safety distance between them, because you can't let others sleep soundly right next to your pillow; a bit of strategic buffer is needed for safety. Moreover, the deeper you go into the wilderness, the farther apart the guilds' bases become; many guilds lack the strength or courage to enter such dangerous places, so folks just come to play—no need to seek hardship."

【169】

Piled up like mountains,.

Translation: "Right, so this raises an important question: if I wanted to send a single pen from the Underground World to the southernmost edge of the players' territory, one person could probably do it in a day, since even after leaving the Underground World everyone still has a ten‑cubic‑meter backpack. But if I wanted to send a basket of pens, a cartload, or even a mountain‑high pile—stuff that won't fit in a backpack—how long would you think it would take to get it there?"

We need to keep the punctuation. Output: 【32】 "Right, so this raises an important question: if I wanted to send a single pen from the Underground World to the southernmost edge of the players' territory, one person could probably do it in a day, since even after leaving the Underground World everyone still has a ten‑cubic‑meter backpack. But if I wanted to send a basket of pens, a cartload, or even a mountain‑high pile—stuff that won't fit in a backpack—how long would you think it would take to get it there?"

【179】

Translation: Sha Ge felt as if he were attending an interview, and his back straightened involuntarily.

Output: 【33】 Sha Ge felt as if he were attending an interview, and his back straightened involuntarily.

One week? No, it could be even longer—the forest has many places with no roads at all, and many regions have treacherous terrain. Considering how far apart everyone's bases are, some will inevitably slip through the cracks; even if there are roads, eighty percent likely won't be safe. So I'll be conservative—two… oh, damn, still two—if no strong escort comes, I even think this shipment won't make it on the road.

Translation: "One week? No, it could be longer—there are many places in the forest with no roads at all, and many regions have treacherous terrain. Considering how far apart everyone's bases are, there's bound to be some leakage; even if there's a road, eight out of ten times it won't be stable. So I'll be conservative—two… oh, damn, still two—if there's no strong escort, I even think this shipment might not make it on the road!"

We need to keep the ellipsis? Actually there is no ellipsis. We'll keep as is.

Output: 【34】 "One week? No, it could be longer—there are many places in the forest with no roads at all, and many regions have treacherous terrain. Considering how far apart everyone's bases are, there's bound to be some leakage; even if there's a road, eight out of ten times it won't be stable. So I'll be conservative—two… oh, damn, still two—if there's no strong escort, I even think this shipment might not make it on the road!"

【191】

Translation: "Good, then……"

We need to keep ellipsis. Output: 【35】 "Good, then……"

Chief examiner Ji Ming dipped his finger in tea again and dotted many small points on the nearly dry irregular ellipse.

Translation: Chief Examiner Ji Ming dipped his finger in tea again and dotted many small points on the nearly dry irregular oval.

【196】

These are the shelters built by the non-human combat team—what other problems do you see?

Translation: "These are the shelters built by the Ya Ren Combat Group—what other problems do you see?"

Output: 【37】 "These are the shelters built by the Ya Ren Combat Group—what other problems do you see?"

【206】

Translation: "Since all the good land's been snatched up, they look more orderly in layout, with less obvious favoritism, and they can even link up with other guilds' bases—or directly with each other—to form……"

We need to keep ellipsis. Output: 【38】 "Since all the good land's been snatched up, they look more orderly in layout, with less obvious favoritism, and they can even link up with other guilds' bases—or directly with each other—to form……"

At this point, Killer Brother's eyes blazed with intense color, because he suddenly recalled something on earth that's intimately related to everyone—logistics.

Translation: Saying this, Sha Ge's eyes flashed with intense color, as he suddenly recalled something earth‑bound that's intimately related to everyone—logistics.

Output: 【39】 Saying this, Sha Ge's eyes flashed with intense color, as he suddenly recalled something earth‑bound that's intimately related to everyone—logistics.

【216】

Translation: "Exactly, I've scattered a hundred shelters across the land in one go, and allowed dozens of tribes big and small to join; all this motley stuff adds up—though the territory is a patchwork of junk, the area I actually control is indeed ample."

We need to keep meaning. Output: 【40】 "Exactly, I've scattered a hundred shelters across the land in one go, and allowed dozens of tribes big and small to join; all this motley stuff adds up—though the territory is a patchwork of junk, the area I actually control is indeed ample."

Moreover, rushing straight from south to north could be dangerous, but if you repeatedly travel the same route that's been proven safe and that the convoys are accustomed to, danger is almost unlikely.

Translation: "Moreover, running a straight line north‑south all at once could be risky, but if you repeatedly travel the same already‑scouted safe route that convoys are used to, danger is almost nil."

Output: 【41】 "Moreover, running a straight line north‑south all at once could be risky, but if you repeatedly travel the same already‑scouted safe route that convoys are used to, danger is almost nil."

【226】

Translation: "In other words, all these are potential courier points; I already have a ready‑made network that just needs a little arrangement to activate as a logistics system!"

Output: 【42】 "In other words, all these are potential courier points; I already have a ready‑made network that just needs a little arrangement to activate as a logistics system!"

Once the non-human logistics system is fully developed, we might not only handle internal player affairs—even the many members of the High Tower Commune will need our help to transmit supplies and information; we could even counterattack Radiance, create a new premium logistics brand, and make money off the bigwigs!

Translation: "Once Ya Ren Logistics is fully developed, who knows—maybe not just among players, but even the material‑information flow between many members of the High Tower Community will have to rely on my help; later I could even strike back at Radiance, create a new high‑end logistics brand, and earn the nobles' money!"

We need to keep meaning. Output: 【43】 "Once Ya Ren Logistics is fully developed, who knows—maybe not just among players, but even the material‑information flow between many members of the High Tower Community will have to rely on my help; later I could even strike back at Radiance, create a new high‑end logistics brand, and earn the nobles' money!"

【233】

Sha Ge grew more excited the more he thought about it, and suddenly realized that building the logistics system could also solve another big problem—a hidden ailment he'd noticed while handling the combat group's miscellaneous tasks but that hadn't yet surfaced.

【236】

——Too many lazy dogs.

Translation: ——Too many lazy dogs.

We need to keep the em dash. Output: 【45】 ——Too many lazy dogs.

【246】

Translation: "I don't know if it's because my reputation's too good or the Ya Ren Combat Group's fame's too big, but apparently many think that just joining guarantees a carefree life."

Output: 【46】 "I don't know if it's because my reputation's too good or the Ya Ren Combat Group's fame's too big, but apparently many think that just joining guarantees a carefree life."

They just lie around eating rations, huddling together whenever they have nothing to do, turning into all sorts of fruits and vegetables they present to the players in related seminars— that would be bad enough, but they're even worse.

Translation: "They lie around eating rations, clump together whenever they feel like it, turn into all sorts of fruits and vegetables putting on seminars for the players—well, that's bad enough, but they also…"

【251】

All day they think about dragging companions out to rob passing merchants and convoys; their old habits haven't changed at all, and now that they feel they have a backer, they think they can escalate even further!

Translation: "All day they think about dragging companions out to rob passing merchants and caravans, their old habits unchanged—in fact, feeling backed by a patron, they think they can get even worse!"

Output: 【48】 "All day they think about dragging companions out to rob passing merchants and caravans, their old habits unchanged—in fact, feeling backed by a patron, they think they can get even worse!"

【261】

Translation: "Although Sha Ge would certainly not tolerate it, he immediately laid into a few maniacs with heavy fists, but the combat group's territory is now so huge that relying on just a handful of enforcement‑type efforts can't stop the problem."

We need to keep meaning. Output: 【49】 Although Sha Ge would certainly not tolerate it, he immediately laid into a few maniacs with heavy fists, but the combat group's territory is now so huge that relying on just a handful of enforcement‑type efforts can't stop the problem.

So even though it hasn't caused any bad effects yet, once it takes root and spreads, it will completely ruin the combat team's reputation— it's just a matter of time.

Translation: "So even if it hasn't caused any bad effects yet, once it takes root and spreads, completely ruining the combat group's reputation is just a matter of time."

Output: 【50】 So even if it hasn't caused any bad effects yet, once it takes root and spreads, completely ruining the combat group's reputation is just a matter of time.

【271】

Translation: "And now, since every shelter must take charge of transporting goods, each member should bear that responsibility; once they're all busy, worn out from stopping just to rest, they probably won't loaf around causing trouble anymore…"

We need to keep ellipsis. Output: 【51】 And now, since every shelter must take charge of transporting goods, each member should bear that responsibility; once they're all busy, worn out from stopping just to rest, they probably won't loaf around causing trouble anymore…

At the very least, we shouldn't have any more newborns—the landlord's family has no surplus grain either; we truly can't afford to raise them.

Translation: "At the very least, we shouldn't have any more newborns—the landlord's family has no surplus grain either; we truly can't afford to raise them!"

Output: 【52】 At the very least, we shouldn't have any more newborns—the landlord's family has no surplus grain either; we truly can't afford to raise them!

And just as he was about to thank him profusely and put all this into action, Ji Ming said again.

"I see you work fairly hard, so I'll teach you the final move."

"Since you want to handle logistics, you must coordinate and even prioritize infrastructure. Your manpower is already sufficient, so the only problem is whether your transport routes are smooth enough. Only if they are fast enough, stable enough, good enough, trusted, and there are enough people who trust you and will prioritize giving you money, will there be enough of them."

"Coincidentally, I've been observing many guilds lately and found they basically all plan to build roads, but you know, everyone is here to play the game; who would have free time to take on a side job in the game, especially the most grueling grinding? And those bandits and thieves that have been recruited—setting aside whether they're trustworthy—just this limited manpower is scary; it's not enough even for mining and building farms."

"If now a guy suddenly popped up who, with just a word, could get tens of thousands of people to simultaneously start laboring—cutting vegetation, leveling ground, hardening roads, making all guilds pass freely, forming a transport engineering crew—what would everyone do?"

Sha Ge understood immediately and rubbed his fingers.

"Then this—surely will be enough."

"Right, and besides road building, don't they have any other needs? So as long as you do a good job, there will be even more money."

Upon hearing this, the long‑silent Cang Lang also joined the discussion.

"Don't just think about money. If this can actually go through, the Demi‑Human Brigade would essentially have formed cooperative ties with every guild. No exaggeration—by saving everyone so much trouble, you've definitely earned personal favor; from now on, any negotiations or tasks will be easy to handle."

Sha Ge fell silent and began drinking tea.

The hardest debt to repay in this world is a favor debt; if that moment arrives, regardless of whether everyone acknowledges it, the wealthy, well‑connected, and influential Demi‑Human Brigade will likely be tacitly recognized as the top guild.

Heh.

Clearly I was just fretting enough to make my hair fall out… although this body has no hair, still, how can they say that, I feel like that Qin Shi Huang touching the electric switch—won big!

Sha Ge suddenly felt a heat surge through his body, and his gaze toward the two of them took on a hint of fervor.

"How can you be so impressive? I've heard people say that many official factions have entered the game; you can't possibly be the legendary National Security, can you?"

…

"No, how could that be possible?"

"I'm also an internal test member, and he was already there during the closed beta; where does this backdoor lead?"

"Hahaha, that's true."

He smiled, brushed the matter aside, and Sha Ge asked again.

"What I mean is, since you all are so capable and I'm short on manpower here, could you lend me a hand?"

Now Cang Lang's expression grew even stranger; in reality, not to mention drinking tea, even bystanders would just go as far as they could, so how could anyone still voluntarily invite him to settle in?

He let out a chuckle.

"It's not like my words in the guild don't count; how about this—I'll go back and discuss, see if I can bring a few people over?"

"Alright, alright, that sounds good!"

For Ji Ming, the faster the players develop, the more perfectly his plan can be executed, so he will certainly give his full support.

For Cang Lang, if he can pre‑position manpower into such a massive faction, whether he acts or not, at least in the intelligence arena he would be an absolute frontrunner.

For Sha Ge… anyone will do; please come rescue me quickly, I'm just a low‑level staffer and can't handle something this big!

So the three talked until 4 p. m.; when Sha Ge was already planning to treat them to dinner, the other two finally remembered.

It seems the purpose of this trip is to go to the bureau's new station…

"Uh, I get your intention, brother, but now isn't the time for us to relax."

Sha Ge blinked in confusion and nodded hesitantly.

"Oh, that makes sense; this counts as starting a business in the game. In the early stage, aren't bosses always working hard? We can eat and drink lavishly, but we have to wait until the work is done first! So… I won't escort you personally; I'll keep training them, and leave the rest to me!"

Ji Ming was about to say some words of encouragement, but suddenly felt that Da Lu Pi was perhaps overly excited today; while others' eyes shine with determination, this kid's eyes were almost laser‑like.

By contemplating the paradoxical luck, he quietly shifted his perspective to observe the Goblin Chieftain before him, and was surprised to discover a faint, almost intangible divinity emanating from his body.