64: Chapter 64 Sworn to serve the monarch for eternity

In the center of the cave, there were ten fruit trees, crystal clear like ice sculptures.

On the trees hung blue fruits, each about the size of a fist, emitting an alluring chill. A rough count showed about sixty to seventy of them.

【ice crystal fruit (good grade)】

【Description: A fruit condensed from the essence of heaven and earth in the Extreme Cold Sea Region. Long-term consumption can increase the consumer's life level.】

【Note: After consuming 1-10, the upper limit of life level can be increased to the early good grade. The specific effect depends on the individual's physique.】

"Holy crap!" Li Taiping's eyes instantly lit up.

A fruit that can directly raise life level! And it's good grade!

This is simply a heaven-defying treasure!

Without another word, he immediately rushed over and reached out to pick the fruits from the trees.

One, two, three...

He accurately picked thirty-six ice crystal fruits and, without even looking, dumped them all into the treasure basin.

【Sacrifice completed. Current output: ice crystal fruit (good grade). Efficiency: 1/s.】

It's done!

Unlimited production!

Li Taiping looked at the rapidly increasing number of fruits in the treasure basin, his heart overflowing with ecstasy.

Even for someone with the worst physique, eating ten ice crystal fruits could raise their life level to the early good grade.

What did this mean?

It meant that all The girls on his ship would soon collectively be promoted to good grade experts!

The more Li Taiping thought about it, the more excited he became. He looked at the ten fruit trees in front of him and felt it was too wasteful to leave them there.

He simply made up his mind and directly dug up all ten fruit trees, roots and soil included, and stuffed them into his personal warehouse.

This trip was simply a huge profit!

A satisfied Li Taiping hummed a tune and continued to explore the massive Ice Island.

The subsequent exploration was much smoother than he had imagined.

The ecological environment on this island was surprisingly peaceful. Besides occasionally encountering a few musk oxen and snow wolves, they were basically normal grade, primary or intermediate level creatures, not even enough to fill his teeth.

Most importantly, there was one creature here in ridiculously large numbers.

snow rabbits!

These were plump, snow-white rabbits that were almost everywhere and didn't seem to be very afraid of people.

These rabbits were jokingly called "Icefield Rice" by some Survivor because their meat was tender and delicious, making them an excellent source of protein.

Li Taiping casually caught thirty-six lively snow rabbits, cleaned them, and threw the whole rabbit meat into the treasure basin.

Soon, an unlimited supply of rabbit meat was also available.

It could be said that these snow rabbits alone were enough to ensure that Survivor who landed on the island in the future would not starve to death.

Along the way, he also discovered many other resource points, such as some normal grade iron ore, copper ore, and some edible plants.

Li Taiping's plan for a "man-made dungeon" became clearer and clearer.

He ran to the several good grade ore resource points he had previously discovered and planted the ten ice crystal fruit trees next to the ore veins.

Then, he took out a large number of ice crystal fruits from the treasure basin and hung twenty fruits on each tree, making them look abundant and incredibly enticing.

After doing all this, he clapped his hands in satisfaction and opened the regional chat channel.

He was about to draw a big picture for his "workers."

He edited a message and sent it out.

【Li Taiping: Ice Island coordinates (XXX,XXX). I have basically cleared the dangers here. There are many snow rabbits on the island as a food source, and many edible normal grade fruits and vegetables, enough for everyone to survive.】

【Li Taiping: In addition, I have discovered some resource points on the island. After you finish mining the materials here, you can exchange any items you need with me using good grade materials.】

【Li Taiping: Oh, by the way, let me show you something good.】

Saying that, he screenshotted the information of the 【ice crystal fruit】 and sent it to the channel.

【Li Taiping: On this island, there are ten trees that produce this fruit. I have already planted them all next to the mining points. First come, first served!】

The Top Rank Boss spoke again!

Moreover, this time the news was more significant than any previous one!

The entire regional chat channel, after a second of silence, was instantly flooded with countless "praises."

"Praise the Ten Thousand Generations Monarch!"

"Boss! My God! You are the lighthouse that illuminates our path forward!"

"I will forever be loyal to the Ten Thousand Generations Monarch! Your will is our direction!"

Li Taiping chuckled as he read these fanatical comments.

Isn't this like a man-made dungeon, just for me?

Although Ice Island was large, he had basically cleared out all the dangerous areas along the way.

What remained was a "safe zone" for those "players" to explore and mine to their heart's content.

Time waits for no one.

The black tide couldn't catch up for a while, but it was always chasing from behind.

He couldn't waste too much time here.

Li Taiping completed his arrangements and began to return, preparing to go back to the third-rank duozi duofu hao.

Just as Li Taiping finished sending the coordinate information and leisurely returned to the third-rank duozi duofu hao.

On the other side of the Extreme Cold Sea Region.

On a small speedster, Shen Xiu was trembling with excitement, his cheeks flushed red with exhilaration, no longer feeling the biting cold wind.

"Brothers! Did you see it! Did you see it!"

He was frantically spamming the screen in a small team channel with only five people.

"It's the Monarch's command! It's the great Ten Thousand Generations Monarch, once again pointing us in the right direction!"

The other four people in the channel were also Survivor who had speedsters.

They had previously exchanged their most prized possessions for warm coats and food in Li Taiping's trades, and their admiration for Li Taiping had reached an unparalleled level.

Led by Shen Xiu, they formed a small alliance, calling themselves the "Monarchs Personal Guard." Although there were only five of them at present, their slogans were louder than anyone else's.

"I saw it! Brother Shen! ice crystal fruit! Fruits that can increase life level! My heavens!"

"Boss is too generous, isn't he? Directly publishing the coordinates and information? This is practically giving it away for free!"

"What do you mean 'giving it away for free'? This is the magnanimity of a strong person! How can we mortals fathom the Boss's vision? He is giving us a chance! A chance for us followers to survive!"

"Exactly! Boss is testing us! To see who can be the first to land on Ice Island and mine resources for him!"

Shen Xiu nodded in satisfaction as he read his teammates' messages.

He took a deep breath and typed in the channel with an extremely solemn and fervent tone:

"Brothers! Do you still remember our oath when we formed the alliance?"

"Remember! Swear allegiance to the Ten Thousand Generations Monarch unto death!"

"Swear allegiance to the Ten Thousand Generations Monarch unto death!"

The four replied in unison.

"Good!" Shen Xiu slapped his thigh hard. "Then what are we waiting for? The great Ten Thousand Generations Monarch has cleared the way for us and paved a broad path to the future!"

As his most loyal followers, how can we fall behind?"

"That is the great Ten Thousand Generations Monarch, who brought the only ray of dawn to us Survivor struggling in the darkness!"

"The magnanimity of a strong person! The demeanor of a leader!"

The more Shen Xiu spoke, the more excited he became. He seemed to already envision himself landing on Ice Island, personally offering the first ice crystal ore to Li Taiping, gaining the Boss's appreciation, and then reaching the pinnacle of his life.

"All units!" he roared, issuing the command in the channel. "Immediately! At full speed! Target, Ice Island! For the Monarch's glory! Charge!"

"Charge!"

"For the Monarch!"

At once, five speedsters scattered across the sea simultaneously turned their bows and, like five arrows shot from a bowstring, sped towards the coordinates Li Taiping had announced.

And this was just the beginning.

The entire regional chat channel had now completely transformed into Li Taiping's "praise group" and "mobilization rally."

"Brothers! Don't hesitate! The Boss has already fed the food to our mouths! If we don't eat it now, it'll get cold!"

"I've already set off! Coordinates Ice Island! Anyone want to join? Mine is the 【Assault Ship】, it's fast and can help clear the way!"

"Team up! Team up! Looking for a team with a defense ship! I'll be responsible for fishing and providing food!"

"Everyone's gone crazy! I see at least a dozen ships near me, all rushing towards Ice Island like they're on drugs!"

"Needless to say? That's an ice crystal fruit! Eat it and you can become stronger! Who wouldn't want that?"

"Becoming stronger is secondary; the key is, this is an opportunity to work for the Top Rank Boss! Think about it, if the materials we mine are favored by the Boss, will we still worry about not having a good life in the future?"

"That's right! This is no longer a simple transaction; this is an investment in the future! This is showing loyalty to the Boss!"

For a time, all the Survivor still alive in the entire novice zone,

Whether struggling in the Extreme Cold Sea Region or wandering in the Treasure Chest Sea, they all converged frantically towards Ice Island like sharks smelling blood.

They wanted to rush to work for Li Taiping.

They wanted to race against time to collect resources for Li Taiping.

Each of them seemed so fanatical, praising the power and benevolence of the Ten Thousand Generations Monarch, as if serving him was their supreme honor.

All of this seemed so autonomous, so voluntary.

It even carried a hint of absurd eagerness.

...

And Li Taiping, the instigator of all this, didn't care much about it.

He had returned to the third-rank duozi duofu hao.

He checked on The girls who were still sleeping in the cabin. Their condition was stable, and they were expected to wake up in a day or two.

He then glanced at his warehouse.

Bearskin coats, food, and fresh water, the quantities of these supplies had accumulated to a terrifying number.

And the good grade materials he urgently needed were also steadily increasing in the treasure basin at a rate of one per second.

Everything was developing in the direction he had envisioned.

"Set sail."

Li Taiping stood in the cockpit, looking at the vast white world of ice and snow outside the window, and calmly gave the order.

He had delayed too much time in this sea area.

It was time to move on.

Buzz—!

The third-rank duozi duofu hao's stern thrusters sprayed powerful propulsion, and the massive ship slowly broke through the ice, continuing to sail deeper into the Extreme Cold Sea Region.

As for the Ice Island that was about to become incredibly lively, and the Survivor who were about to frantically "work" for him, they were no longer his concern.

He was merely a sower.

He had planted a seed called "hope."

Now, he just had to wait for the harvest season.

Night deepened.

The third-rank duozi duofu hao activated its energy shield, keeping the biting cold wind out, and the temperature inside the cabin was comfortably warm.

Li Taiping finished his tasks and glanced in the direction of the third-floor bedroom.

The girls on the bed were still in deep sleep.

Yun Jinxin and Yu Tong had also returned to their respective rooms to rest.

The entire ship was quiet.

Li Taiping couldn't help but recall Yu Tong's shy yet expectant look from earlier in the day.

He smiled.

Some things are inconvenient to do during the day.

But at night, it's a different story.

He stood up, tidied his clothes, and walked towards Yu Tong's room on the second floor.

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