Chapter 59: Newcomers

After creating a large batch of these two types of plaques and potions, Fang Ka finally stepped out.Upon stepping outside, he noticed the merfolk were gathered together, eating. Their food was very simple, consisting of various seaweeds and some small, cleaned underwater creatures like crabs.

In the distance, on the open space he had designated, some merfolk were building something simple... Well, Fang Ka couldn’t quite tell whether they were houses or tents.

At this time, Xia Lin was still reading, and Fang Ka greeted her: "I need you to arrange a group of your people to assist me with some tasks. The work isn’t difficult."

"Also, I noticed your people don’t seem skilled in building houses. How about I let my subordinates do it instead? But before that, I need you to help me finish the other task."

Besides identifying and handling the plaques, he also needed these merfolk to help him transport 70 corpses from the cellar, so he could prepare bodies for the new players to enter the game.

Xia Lin lifted her gaze from the book: "Apologies, Lord Fang Ka, after maturing, merfolk typically choose to live in the sea. Our buildings are made from materials found in the ocean and we’re not very skilled at constructing on land..."

"In that case, I’ll trouble your subordinates. As for you needing help from my people... why don’t you choose for yourself?"

Fang Ka had read in books that, indeed, aside from the Golden and Silver Merfolk, other merfolk become amphibious after the age of eighteen, but they rarely choose to live on land.

Their architecture is built under the sea and completely different from human structures.

Their construction primarily uses magical materials from the ocean in a special way to resist underwater currents.

The Magic Array set up by Kain sealed off the coastal waters around the Island, leaving only a small section near the shore.

Given this situation, it was not suitable for all the merfolk to live underwater, which is why Fang Ka opted for the adult merfolk to reside on the Island.

Fang Ka nodded to Xia Lin: "In that case, thank you very much."

"Is there anything about the content of the books you’re unclear about? You can ask me, and I’ll explain it to you."

Upon hearing Fang Ka’s words, Xia Lin hesitated slightly before asking over a dozen questions.

Fang Ka patiently answered Xia Lin and then selected a group of regular merfolk to assist him.

He didn’t choose those merfolk practicing Battle Energy because being near them made Fang Ka feel uneasy.

Indeed, these merfolk had no ill intentions, but Fang Ka’s nature was such that unless someone was entirely bound by a Soul Contract like the players, he wouldn’t fully trust them.

Especially when the others could pose a threat to him, Fang Ka would not allow them to approach him freely.

After seeing the merfolk Fang Ka had selected, Xia Lin kindly suggested that he could choose some Merfolk Knights for better efficiency, but Fang Ka politely declined with an excuse.


He led the merfolk to the entrance of the cellar, ensured no players were nearby, then delivered an order through the Soul Contract for players to stay away temporarily.

He then opened the cellar and had the merfolk transport 70 corpses out from inside.

Fang Ka didn’t plan to let players know about his process of awakening the Undead Skeletons because there was no need.

He just wanted them to think they were summoned.

In fact, they were indeed summoned.

However, it wasn’t a spontaneous summoning as players might believe, but rather from the corpses.

As for the merfolk...

Kain was a Necromancer, and the merfolk were well aware of this.

Being Kain’s apprentice, he was naturally also a Necromancer, so the merfolk had no objections.

Fang Ka had the merfolk place the corpses properly, then signaled them to wait in front of his Ancient Castle.

Once all the merfolk left, he started casting magic to turn the corpses into Undead Skeletons, becoming vessels for the new players.

As for building houses for the merfolk, he planned to present it as a team task for the new players.

This way, it solved the merfolk’s housing problem while helping players integrate quickly.

One by one, he cast magic, and Undead Skeletons stood up from the ground.

Fang Ka was becoming increasingly familiar with this magic, and his Dark Element Affinity had significantly improved, making this magic even easier to perform.

Immediately after, Fang Ka had the new players enter the game.

Soon, the previously stiff Undead Skeletons became lively.

The new players entering the game acted almost no different from the old players before them, each stunned and making all sorts of crazy moves.

Fang Ka was long accustomed to this, and his expression was now quite calm.

He approached the new players and delivered his habitual opening speech.

Instantly, the focus of all the players present was drawn to him.

Before the players could react and embark on their next crazy moves, Fang Ka issued them a team task.

"Level 1 Team Task: Merfolk Base."

"Task Requirement: Go to the Merfolk Base and build sufficient, beautiful houses for the merfolk."

"Rewards Pool: 5 Gold Coins, 50 Experience, 500 Points."

"Note: Rewards distribution depends on each player’s performance, so please do your best."

Upon seeing this pop-up, the new players were a bit surprised.

However, some players quickly reacted and hastily expressed their willingness to accept the task.

After accepting the task, they immediately noticed their game interface was activated.

Excitedly, they shared their discovery with the surrounding players.

The few players nearby who had been considering refusing the task, upon hearing this news, no longer dared to, and hurriedly accepted the task.

Seeing that all the players had accepted the task, Fang Ka nodded to them and then signaled them to follow him.

Fang Ka led this group of new players and soon arrived in front of the Merfolk Base.

This drew a lot of attention from the merfolk.

After all, previously, the merfolk had seen all of Fang Ka’s subordinates fully armed and weaponized.

They were quite impressive and intimidating.

But these skeletons were entirely bare, looking quite low-tier.

Fang Ka pointed to the open space in front and spoke to the players: "This vacant land is the Merfolk Base."

The new players were excitedly observing both the open space and the distant merfolk watching them.

At this time, Iron Black Pot and Caged Parrot happened to return from collecting Magic Potion, their eyes lighting up at the sight of the new players.