Chapter 287: New Member

After a while, Ling Xue'er sent the relevant information about the shortlist to Su Hao.

Although many people signed up, few met the requirements.

After Ling Xue'er's strict screening, the number sent to Su Hao became even smaller—only eighteen people, which still included the six who provided information about the volcanic goats and mountain rats.

For the screening of these eighteen names, Ling Xue'er strictly followed Su Hao's requirements, prioritizing those beneficial to territory construction and skilled at command.

Of course, during this process Ling Xue'er also had some bias, lowering the review standards slightly for people from God Summer.

So on this list, there might be relatively more, accounting for five or eight.

Su Hao was aware of this, but he didn't say much, after all he too was a member of God Summer; if there could be more God Summer people in the territory, he would welcome it.

But he was merely a survivor who was slightly better off, with multiple death-system evil gods looming overhead as threats.

He had no intention of being a do-gooder; if these people's abilities didn't meet his standards, he couldn't possibly recruit them into his territory.

Afterwards, Su Hao lightly tapped his finger to open the picture attached to Ling Xue'er's message.

【Liu Yuan】

Supernatural Grade: First Rank

Talent: Manager (naturally adept at personnel management, able to easily govern a territory of thousands)

Supernatural Sequence: White Mage (a mage capable of using healing magic)

Personality pros and cons: possesses extremely strong management ability, but due to the talent, also has a strong desire for control.

Identity background: a member of the God Summer Doomsday Investigation Group, clean background, no blemishes.

……

"Manager… that's actually not a bad talent."

Su Hao nodded slightly; in his previous life, he had heard of this talent before.

Those with the Manager talent are born to be leaders; even for a territory of over a thousand, a Manager can easily coordinate.

Even the name Liu Yuan, Su Hao had heard of it.

In his previous life, Liu Yuan had ruled over a sizable territory, being a relatively famous lord among humanity.

Although her own strength was not strong, even weak, under her management the territory could run smoothly without ever encountering major problems.

This caused many stronger individuals to wholeheartedly follow her.

It was precisely because of her ability and personal charm that she eventually faced much exclusion; before long she was forced to leave the God Summer Doomsday Investigation Group, ultimately establishing a territory between fame and survivors.

However, Su Hao had no such worries.

No matter Liu Yuan's abilities and personal charm, it would be impossible to wrest even the slightest bit of power from his hands.

He would always be the backbone of his own territory; the territory exists because of him and will perish because of him.

This is known to all members; if anyone truly dared to harbor ambitions of seizing power, they wouldn't need him to say anything—other members would make that person behave.

Moreover, all military authority within Su Hao's territory is firmly in his grasp; even the strongest few supernatural beings stand on his side.

Just ask, who is qualified to take away his authority?

Furthermore, anyone joining the territory must sign a contract with Su Hao, becoming an affiliated member of his sanctuary.

No matter the reason, no one can take power from Su Hao's hands.

The reason he doesn't want to recruit too many members is simply that he's too lazy to handle interpersonal relationships.

However, if a suitable manager appears in the future, he could establish other territories, recruit more personnel, increase his own influence while also slightly aiding the survivors.

Su Hao nodded, choosing to recruit Liu Yuan into the territory, then continued to look at the list.

【Zhang Tao】

Supernatural Grade: Second Rank

Talent: War-Fire Criminal (enthusiastic about combat, can enhance his spirit and physique through continual fighting, skilled at directing battle.) Supernatural Sequence: Berserker (a combat-type profession, the heavier the injuries, the higher the defense and survivability, the stronger the combat power) Personality pros and cons: can calmly analyze the battlefield in combat, temperament rather irritable.

Identity background: a God Summer bounty supernatural being, reputation fairly good.

……

"Heh, reputation fairly good? I almost believed it."

Su Hao snorted coldly, and immediately crossed Zhang Tao off.

The reason is simple; the name Zhang Tao, he had also heard of it in his previous life, and it left a deep impression on him.

At first, Su Hao thought it was just someone with the same name, but upon seeing Zhang Tao's talent and supernatural sequence, he basically confirmed it was that person from his memory.

In his previous life, Su Hao was merely an ordinary person scraping by in Ling Xue'er's sanctuary, and Ling Xue'er was just an average-strength survivor.

Whereas Zhang Tao was a supernatural being with an army, relying on his great strength, he had more than once snatched food from Ling Xue'er's hands.

This caused Ling Xue'er and the survivors in her sanctuary to repeatedly nearly starve due to food being robbed; although Su Hao still couldn't be certain, this Zhang Tao was the person from his memory.

But he never considered himself a good person; even if he mistakenly killed a thousand, he wouldn't let one go.

Since this Zhang Tao aroused his suspicion, he could not possibly recruit him under his command.

Afterwards he continued to look at the list.

【Gu Lala, Supernatural Grade: First Rank, Talent: Commander……】

【Wu Zhou, Supernatural Grade: Ordinary Person, Talent: Coordinator……】

……

【Bu La Da, Supernatural Grade: Ordinary Person, Talent: Builder……】

Of the remaining sixteen people, nine had talents and abilities in managing daily trivialities and directing combat. Among these nine, two were individuals Su Hao had also heard of in his previous life, just like Zhang Tao—not good sorts—and he crossed them out without hesitation.

The remaining seven, Su Hao had not heard of before, but according to Ling Xue'er's investigation, though these people aren't exactly good, they aren't utterly heinous either.

After some thought, Su Hao decided to first bring them back to the territory for observation, treating it as a trial period.

If they ultimately fail the assessment, Su Hao will still give them due compensation, then send them free of charge to wherever they wish to go.

Of the final seven people, two are skilled at planting and can be used to help those who cultivate flowers and medicines grow supernatural plants.

The remaining five people, before the apocalypse, were all engaged in architectural design work in different worlds.

Their talent was also related to construction, but they were merely ordinary people, and with their shelter and surroundings offering nothing to build, they could never fully exert their abilities.

But that makes sense; a survivor skilled in construction, with no combat boost, if they had a decent base, could perhaps still exert respectable fighting power.

But sending them out to fight would be somewhat difficult for them.

In this world, even a First Rank Supernatural with combat talent could die from a single mistake, let alone an ordinary person with no combat boost and only a shelter.

However, Su Hao believes that after these people come to his territory, this will demonstrate great value.

His territory is truly vast, with countless Supernatural items, and Dwarves continually mining Supernatural ore, enough for these people to fully exert themselves.

Moreover, the Dwarves' new capital is currently under full construction.

After recruiting these four people, this place can completely serve as an experimental base, letting them familiarize and develop their abilities, while also helping the Dwarves build their capital.

Even if these people are still ordinary now, they have over ten years, even decades of design experience, and can still provide considerable help to the construction of the Dwarves' new capital.

"Many are ordinary people; we still need to find some magic potions for them…"

Su Hao tapped his fingers; he had no Supernatural Grade requirements for members joining his territory, and even if they were merely ordinary people, as long as their talent and aptitude fit, he would also admit them into his territory.

As for Supernatural Grade matters, he can completely handle them himself.

In his possession, he has many magic potion formulas; whether combat personnel, support staff, or logistics, there are suitable magic potions for them to use.

Members skilled in planting can use the Plant Guardian's magic potion; commanders and administrators this type of member have no particular requirements for magic potions and can use them as they wish.

The more troublesome part is those five members skilled in construction; Su Hao does not have a magic potion on hand that matches their abilities.

But this is not a big problem; as long as someone among the survivors obtains such a magic potion formula, and Su Hao provides the funds, what's there to fear about not being able to buy the formula?

Su Hao smiled slightly, rapidly tapping on the communicator bracelet, and sent a message to Ling Xue'er.

【Su Hao: Zhang Tao, Li Ya Si, Ku Ku La—these three are not needed; the remaining fifteen, bring them to the territory; let's try them for a week or two first.】

【Su Hao: Additionally, help me post a purchase order for First to Third Tier construction-related magic potion formulas; we will trade Supernatural items one rank higher than the formula; if the other party has any conditions, they can also be mentioned.】

【Su Hao: By the way, also collect other formulas; you handle this, and notify me when there's news.】

【Ling Xue'er: Received!】

Looking at Su Hao's message, Ling Xue'er couldn't help but sigh in relief, a bright smile appearing on her face.

Of the eighteen people she screened, Su Hao approved fifteen.

This shows that although she leans slightly toward the Divine Summer people, at least she hasn't neglected her duties; Su Hao also has no blame, understanding how to wield his authority to give the Divine Summer a little help in the future.

One thing she is fully aware of: doing this has an important precondition—that it must not cause any loss to Su Hao's territory.

But such a thing basically doesn't exist; she knows how powerful Su Hao's territory is.

Only some trifling things are needed—even items discarded from the territory—enough to make the Divine Summer and other survivors' strength go crazy.

Just tossing some useless items into a designated place—how could that possibly cause loss to the territory? Afterwards she didn't think further; following Su Hao's order, she found those fifteen contacts on the communicator bracelet and sent them a message.

【Ling Xue'er: Congratulations, your ability and conduct have been recognized by the Territory Lord; now I need you to send your photos and location, then keep yourselves safe, await the arrival of our elite troops, and welcome a two-week trial.】

……

Upon seeing this message, Liu Yuan's ten survivors of different races and personalities all had the same reaction, bursting into bright smiles as they leapt up excitedly from chairs or beds.

Although this trial lasts only two weeks and does not guarantee formal selection, it remains a great opportunity for them.

They resolved to, no matter what, fully demonstrate their worth during these two weeks.

They know that being selected for a trial among many survivors shows their ability has value to Su Hao.

If they maximize the demonstration of that value, they are likely to pass the trial period.

Even if they ultimately fail the trial, given Su Hao's reputation among survivors, they believe they will also receive a substantial reward upon leaving.

They became more convinced of this after seeing the purchase information Ling Xue'er subsequently posted.

【Ling Xue'er: Seeking to purchase levels one to Third Tier, and construction-related magic potion formulas; if you have other types of magic potion formulas, you can also contact me, name your price, I won't disappoint you.】

Other survivors, after seeing this message, didn't feel much; Ling Xue'er would post a message every now and then.

They had become the most financially powerful force in the apocalypse, and they had grown somewhat numb.

But the fifteen selected survivors had a vague feeling that perhaps Su Hao's purpose in purchasing these formulas was perhaps just for these few of them who were still on probation.

Especially those five survivors whose talents were related to construction felt this even more strongly.

They had just obtained probationary status when Ling Xue'er began purchasing construction-related magic potion formulas; if one said this had nothing to do with them, they would never believe it.

This made them have higher expectations of joining Su Hao's territory.

In order to avoid any unnecessary mishaps at this critical juncture?, the ten selected individuals all used up items they had previously been reluctant to use, or concealed their figures, or built strong defenses, ensuring they could safely wait for Su Hao's elite troops to arrive.

Su Hao didn't pay much attention to these people's thoughts; shortly after sending those three messages to Ling Xue'er, Chi Yun slowly opened her eyes.

(End of chapter)