Bai Xiaowen looked at Dr. Zombie suspiciously. "Do you really have the ability to decipher the research notes left behind by the great scholar Norton?"
"Of course, I'm a professional." Dr. Zombie patted his skinny chest.
"I think it's better to be safe. After all, this notebook can only be read by one person. It will self-destruct after reading it. I can use Prince Nicholas's connections to invite a Master Alchemist over. " Bai Xiaowen stroked his chin. "Hmm, if Prince Nicholas isn't reliable, I can wait until I venture into the other planes."
"Wise boss, you must believe me!" Dr. Zombie shouted. "I've helped you develop the plague's nemesis! I've also created the zombie-inducing liquid and camouflage liquid! You can definitely trust my expertise! "
Bai Xiaowen said awkwardly, "But you're on vacation."
"As your loyal and hardworking employee, I can temporarily give up my vacation!" The Zombie Doctor shouted, "The precious notes that record the secrets of alchemy! I won't give this chance to anyone!"
"You're … volunteering to work overtime?"
"Yes, that's right!"
"Alright, then I'll give you this one and only chance to read Master Norton's research notes," Bai Xiaowen said as he took out the research notes from his storage space and handed it to Dr. Zombie. "Now, I'll tell you my request."
Dr. Zombie couldn't wait to flip open the notebook, but Bai Xiaowen stopped him. He said resentfully, "Hmm, alright, request … Hmm, request, hurry up and tell me."
"I have a summoned creature, and it should be related to this notebook." Bai Xiaowen raised his hand and summoned the voodoo fusion Fatty. "After reading the notebook, you have to come up with a feasible plan to help Fatty awaken his consciousness."
Dr. Zombie's face fell. "Boss, you don't know anything about this notebook. Isn't this request a little too early? What if the notebook isn't about the Stitched Monster's consciousness? I think it's better to wait until I finish reading this notebook, okay? "
"Impossible," Bai Xiaowen snorted. "My judgment can't be wrong. Study it well. If you can't meet my requirements, you'll have to work overtime until next year."
"… Evil capitalists!"
"Hmm?"
"Ahem … I mean, I'm going back to the research center now. See you later, Boss!"
The Zombie Doctor ran out with an agility that didn't match his size.
Bai Xiaowen and Cecilia smiled at each other.
Only the two of them were left in the room. An inexplicable ambiguous atmosphere was quietly spreading.
"Cecilia …"
"Don't talk." Cecilia's slender fingers pressed against Bai Xiaowen's lips. Then, her arm slipped down quietly and hooked around Bai Xiaowen's neck. She closed her watery eyes and said, "Kiss me."
…
The next morning.
Bai Xiaowen stretched and sat up.
Cecilia lay down lazily and said to Bai Xiaowen, "Don't get up."
"Huh?"
A pair of snake-like arms wrapped around Bai Xiaowen's neck and gently hooked him onto the bed. Cecilia turned over and pressed down on Bai Xiaowen. A charming smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. "You're so strong, Dior."
The quilt slipped off Cecilia's body. Bai Xiaowen's eyes were suddenly unable to look at her …
…
When it was time for lunch, the two of them finally got up, washed up, and had lunch.
Bai Xiaowen had never lived so comfortably in the Spiritual Realm. He didn't have to do any missions or worry about anything. He had a beautiful woman by his side. Even the government affairs of Baishi City were handled by Cecilia. After all, she was already familiar with the way things were.
However, in the schedule that Cecilia had set for Bai Xiaowen, patrolling the territory was still the highest priority. She had to let Bai Xiaowen, the lord, show his face in front of his subjects and strengthen his presence.
At the very least, she had to let the city guards recognize the lord they were loyal to. These were Cecilia's original words.
Bai Xiaowen didn't care because he had just received a notification from the rules of the Spiritual Realm. Cecilia's devotion to him had reached the level of "true love." He didn't know if it was because of the charm of the peony leaf cover painting or because of Bai Xiaowen's hard work …
Bai Xiaowen inquired about the rules of the Spiritual Realm regarding devotion and received the same reply: "Please explore on your own." He wasn't in a hurry. After all, true love was definitely better than being in love. No matter how he looked at it, Cecilia seemed to be dead set on him. Coupled with Cecilia's personality, the possibility of her betraying him was basically zero.
In the afternoon, when he inspected the city guards, Bai Xiaowen discovered that the city guards of Baishi City were actually a military force that couldn't be underestimated.
This army was made up of three types of soldiers. The most numerous were the longbowmen. There were a total of four columns and four hundred people. Next were the guards. They held short swords and wooden shields. There were a total of two columns and two hundred people. Finally, there was the light cavalry. They were mainly responsible for patrolling and passing on information. There were only half a column and fifty people.
The average level of this army of 650 people was above level 5. The strongest light cavalry was the backbone of the cavalry under Cecilia's command. Many of them were level 7 and were the most powerful.
The types of soldiers trained were related to the level of the barracks. The existence of the level 3 barracks was mainly due to Cecilia, the leader, overseeing it. These soldiers were all trained by her.
With Cecilia's ability, these three types of soldiers weren't her limit. If the conditions were right, Cecilia could even train strong archers, heavy cavalry, and other valiant types of soldiers.
The so-called conditions referred to the level of the blacksmith shop, stables, and other supporting facilities. Currently, the blacksmith shop in Baishi City was a level 2 building. It could only produce iron swords, longbows, leather armor, and other equipment. The highest quality equipment was of White Grade. It was easier said than done to rely on these equipment to strengthen the army.
It was impossible to establish a foothold in the dangerous Northern Borderline without a valiant army.
"So, my next goal is to upgrade the blacksmith shop and absorb professionals who are proficient in forging. As long as I can create strong bows that meet the requirements, I can train a strong archer unit. Even in the Empire's Central Army, strong archers are the main type of soldiers. "Cecilia said.
"Yes, you told me yesterday that you were negotiating with Black Rock City to buy a batch of strong bows. Why not just buy blacksmiths directly? "Bai Xiaowen asked. It was better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish. What was borrowed would always belong to someone else. Only self-production was the right way.
"Of course the Ironthorn family wouldn't agree. Even if we offered a higher wage, those blacksmiths wouldn't come to Baishi City. "Cecilia said.
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