49: The most beautiful fox online test

Mo Yan's eyelids slightly lowered, and he subtly shifted his body to avoid the fluffy tip of the tail, creating a distance between them that was overly intimate.

"Bai Lingyue, Formations, troop training, command, what I need is your ability, not these meaningless tests."

Mo Yan's attitude was clear: 'You are my hero, so you must be used by me and show your abilities.'

The smile on Bai Lingyue's face froze.

This human lord in front of her was much… calmer than she had expected.

Facing her probing, he didn't waver in the slightest.

Interesting.

She nonchalantly retracted her fox tail, stood up straight again, and stretched languidly, her graceful figure once again fully revealed.

"Lord is truly direct."

Bai Lingyue habitually licked her red lips, the cunning in her eyes growing more intense.

"These are all child's play for your subordinate."

"As long as Lord trusts me, I naturally won't disappoint you."

"Very good." Mo Yan nodded.

"Lord, this is…" Cheng Liyi, who was beside him, couldn't help but ask, his voice filled with reverence.

The other Soldiers, Lin Zeqing, and Teacher Su Wanshu all looked at Bai Lingyue with curiosity.

Just then, the door of the Ice Crystal Cabin was pushed open.

Gun Gun, holding a half-eaten bamboo shoot, ran out on his short legs.

He looked at Bai Lingyue curiously, his big, dark eyes blinking.

Then, he sped up and rushed to Mo Yan's side, wrapping his claws around Mo Yan's pant leg, a low warning growl coming from his throat.

He vigilantly stared at this suddenly appearing fellow.

"Gurgle?" Gun Gun looked up at Mo Yan, then at Bai Lingyue, a puzzled expression on his small face.

Bai Lingyue looked at Gun Gun, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, which then turned into a playful smile.

She looked at the black and white furball holding the bamboo with interest, the smile on her lips deepening: "Oh... an Iron-Eating Beast?"

Gun Gun's fur bristled under her gaze, and he shrank behind Mo Yan, only his small head peeking out.

"Bai Lingyue, from today onwards, is a member of our territory and my Hero unit," Mo Yan introduced to everyone.

"From now on, she will be your commander."

"Hero?"

"We finally have a commander."

The Soldiers whispered among themselves, their gazes towards Bai Lingyue filled with even more reverence and excitement.

With two Hero units, the territory's strength had undoubtedly risen another level.

"Spiritual Moon, since you're new here, first familiarize yourself with the territory's environment," Mo Yan said to Bai Lingyue. "I'll have a Soldier show you around."

Bai Lingyue nodded slightly, her gaze meaningfully lingering on Mo Yan: "Compared to these..., I'm more interested in the Lord who was able to summon me."

Her words were teasing, but her eyes were clear.

Mo Yan didn't respond, only instructing an old Soldier: "Take Lord Bai Lingyue to familiarize herself with all the buildings and defenses in the territory."

"Yes, Lord!" The old Soldier replied, respectfully gesturing for Bai Lingyue to follow.

Bai Lingyue's gaze swept over the surrounding buildings, Soldiers, and this ice plain.

"Lord, I hope this place... won't bore me." She gave Mo Yan one last look, leaving a meaningful remark, then walked with elegant steps, following the old Soldier deeper into the territory.

Her figure attracted everyone's attention.

Mo Yan watched her retreating back, his mind filled with thoughts.

Nine-tailed fox, Bai Lingyue.

Gun Gun watched her retreating back, then looked at Mo Yan, asking in a small voice: "Mo Yan, is she... is she also here to protect you?"

Mo Yan stroked Gun Gun's head: "Yes, she's a new companion."

Gun Gun nodded as if understanding, then continued to gnaw on his bamboo shoot.

The addition of the Nine-tailed fox Hero was undoubtedly a huge help, but it also brought some uncertainty.

Bai Lingyue was clearly not the simple-minded type like Gun Gun; her strength and wisdom required him to handle her carefully to truly make her his own.

However, he had that confidence.

Mo Yan walked to the fire pit in the center of the territory and sat down, contemplating the territory's planning.

The territory had just leveled up to Lv3, and other buildings could also be upgraded to Lv3.

He opened the building list to check.

Barracks, Arrow Tower, Technology Research Institute, Warehouse, Butchering Platform, Weapon Workshop, Armor Workshop... all needed upgrading.

"First, upgrade the Barracks."

[Prompt: Barracks (Lv2 → Lv3) Requirements: food × 600, wood × 300, stone × 300, iron ore x180 Time required for upgrade: 1 hour 30 minutes]

"Upgrade the Armor Workshop."

[Prompt: Armor Workshop (Lv2 → Lv3) Requirements: wood x2200, stone x1600, iron ore x720, gold coins x1800 Estimated remaining time: 1 hour 30 minutes]

"Upgrade the Weapon Workshop."

[Prompt: Weapon Workshop (Lv2 → Lv3) Requirements: wood x2400, stone x1400, iron ore x800, gold coins x2000 Estimated remaining time: 1 hour 30 minutes]

First, upgrade the main buildings, and resources were also significantly consumed.

Gold coins 11460, primeval stones 1527, food 6420, wood 2200, stone 4790, iron ore 6380.

Watching a series of upgrade commands deplete gold coins and basic resources rapidly, Mo Yan frowned slightly.

Only a little over ten thousand gold coins remained, which seemed like a lot, but subsequent upgrades to more Advanced buildings or research into technology would be a bottomless pit.

"It seems I must find a stable source of gold coins as soon as possible."

He pondered, his gaze involuntarily turning towards the Ice Rift Valley once again.

That place was extremely dangerous.

But danger often came with great opportunities.

The rare Materials needed for the Talisman Hall and Natural Hot Spring, such as spiritual wood, fire crystal stone, and rune stones, might be found there.

However, now was not the time.

The territory had just finished upgrading and needed time to stabilize and develop.

Soldiers needed new equipment, newly recruited talents needed to adapt, and building upgrades also needed time to complete.

......

Bai Lingyue followed the reserved old Soldier, slowly walking through the territory.

She discreetly took note of every building, every Soldier, and the busy residents.

All were memorized.

The Ice Crystal Cabin emitted a strange chill, the newly built spiritual fields contained faint vitality, and the Barracks and workshops exuded a sense of solemnity and busyness.

The Soldiers were poorly equipped, but their Formations were still quite orderly.

"Lord Bai, this way is the Warehouse, that way is the Barracks..." The old Soldier introduced conscientiously.

Bai Lingyue only nodded occasionally, her thoughts not on these matters.

What she cared more about was the environment outside the territory and the handsome Lord.

Bai Lingyue suddenly stopped, looked up at the vigilant Soldier on the wooden wall, and asked: "What is the patrol route outside?"

The old Soldier paused, then replied: "We generally patrol within a three-hundred-meter radius along the territory's edge, divided into morning, afternoon, and evening shifts."

"Take me to see."

"Yes, Lord Bai!"