Chapter 181
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Although the Storm Territory was not small, due to the special geographical environment, magical beasts would occasionally appear in the Magic Beast Mountain Range. As a result, the population was too small to develop, so it became one of the less prosperous territories in the Heavenly Flame Empire.
Three days later, Long Bufan and his party finally arrived at their destination, the Storm Territory.
As far as the eye could see, there were only a few hundred houses scattered about in the vast territory of a hundred miles in radius. Although they were old, they were not dilapidated. Their roofs were mainly made of red, yellow, and brown, and they formed a gorgeous scenery.
Although it was called Storm City, there was not a single decent wall in the territory. It was more like a small town. There were all kinds of people gathered here. There were mercenaries, bandits, assassins, and civilians. It was a mess and there was almost no one to manage it.
Due to the lack of population, there were very few farmers, not to mention paying taxes.
"Fortunately, the land here is fertile and suitable for the Berserker Tribe to cultivate and use for other purposes." Looking at the surrounding barren environment, Long Bufan did not expect the Storm Territory to be so barren. There were no decent roads or plantations. In other words, this was a territory that had not yet been developed.
The hotels here had become a place of leisure for the mercenaries and other outsiders who came out of the Magic Beast Mountain Range. Therefore, there were three hotels, two pharmacies, and an equipment store in the territory. It could be said that this was the only business income in Storm City.
Long Bufan said in a slightly apologetic tone, "Patriarch Boxiong, before the construction is planned, I'll have to trouble everyone to set up camp here. I'll send someone to deliver the daily necessities to you."
"Okay." Bo Xiong nodded and smiled, "Master Long, please don't worry too much. We like the environment here very much."
Although Stormwind City was not as prosperous as other big cities, the Berserkers living in the mountainous tribes were already very satisfied. They looked at the vast land in front of them excitedly. This would be the new home of the Berserker tribe.
Furthermore, the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts, which was not far from their territory, could be said to be a natural and abundant hunting ground. As long as they were diligent, they would not have to worry about running out of food.
Then, under the command of Patriarch Boxiong, the ten thousand Berserkers began to set up camp. All the heavy work was left to the young and strong Berserkers, while the women were responsible for logistics such as cooking. Everyone had a clear division of labor.
After settling the Berserker Tribe's members, Long Bufan had Li Yun split half of the caravan's supplies for the Berserkers. He then led his original forces to the town.
Stormwind City's security was not tight. More than ten poorly equipped guards were yawning or leaning against the city gate listlessly. Four or five guards were even gathered together to gamble, looking like ruffians. They did not have the style of a soldier at all.
"Re … Reporting to Captain, a large group of people suddenly appeared ten li outside the city and are setting up camp." A sentinel ran up, panting, and reported to a bald man who was gambling anxiously.
The bald man had obviously lost money and was in a bad mood. He asked unhappily, "Who are those people? Did they do anything else besides setting up camp?"
The sentinel immediately replied, "Men, women, old, and young, there are all kinds of people. There is also a cavalry and a caravan coming here."
"Could it be …" The bald captain's expression tensed up. He suddenly stood up and grabbed the sentinel's collar. He said in shock, "Could it be the new lord?"
He had received a letter from the Imperial Capital long ago. It was said that there would be a young lord coming to take over Storm City. He did not expect it to come so soon.
The sentinel nodded and said, "I think so too. The cavalry is well-equipped, very much like the regular army of the Empire. Among them, there is a luxurious carriage. I guess the new lord is sitting inside."
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