Global Coming: Farming with my sister-in-law in the end times

Chapter 873 The Overlord of the Northern Border, the New King in the Snowstorm!
All the managers looked solemn and focused on the lord in the center of the square.

Cao Xing looked at one of them first and said, "Du An."

The polar man immediately straightened his back and said solemnly, "My lord, please give your orders."

“I have two new blueprints here, one is a scroll and the other is my lord’s statue.”

He instructed, "Send a few people to the Starfire City Square to build the statue first."

"Then we set about making a large number of Town Portal Scrolls."

"Use the spare manpower to continue building more arrow towers around Starfire City."

These arrow towers also played a significant role in this siege.

Especially when combined with the Stasis Field of the [Static Magic Shield], it forms a powerful interception system.

All kinds of arrows and ranged attacks were blocked by these arrow towers.

Furthermore, with the addition of the 'Arrow Tower Enhancement' ability from the [Technology Research Institute], even ordinary [Frost Arrow Towers] can unleash considerable combat power.

Duan bowed respectfully: "Yes, my lord!"

After receiving the task, he quickly left the place with his short legs.

Then, Cao Xing looked around at the remaining five people and said, "Next, let's go to the lord's castle to discuss the future development plan for Starfire City."

Everyone bowed slightly: "Yes..."

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A few minutes later, everyone returned to the meeting hall of the lord's castle.

Cao Xing sat on the throne, patiently listening to the five people report on the recent situation of Xinghuo City.

The old man, Cao Yi, spoke first: "My lord, since noon yesterday, Starfire City has been officially declared completed, and a large number of wandering knights and merchant caravans have come to the city."

"Preliminary statistics show that Xinghuo City has a floating population of around 13, and this number continues to increase."

"Once yesterday's battle has fully unfolded, even more people will likely flock in, ushering in a prolonged period of population explosion."

"However, with over a hundred war golems patrolling the territory 24 hours a day, there shouldn't be any security concerns."

After a pause, Cao Yi continued, "Besides that, many caravans have approached me wanting to permanently buy shops in Xinghuo City or lease the right to use the commercial district long-term."

"Including the mercenaries and wanderers, they are also asking if they can settle in the city."

"What do you think about this matter?"

As the administrator of the territory, Cao Yi had many things to manage, the most important of which was maintaining a good ecological environment and market order within the city.

The shops and residences in these cities also fall under his jurisdiction.

After listening, Cao Xing nodded slightly and replied, "Those caravans who want to develop in our Xinghuo City can sign contracts with them."

"However, it can only be done through leasing, not by directly selling the property rights."

"Moreover, their qualifications need to be assessed before signing the lease agreement."

"As for the specific rent, you and our territory's treasurer, Ms. Marita, will go to the city later to assess the market situation before deciding."

The old man, Cao Yigang, was about to respond.

Cao Xing added another sentence.

"By the way, you can take advantage of the opening of the city to launch some special-priced shops and hold some limited-time promotional activities to attract more high-quality merchants to set up shop."

"In addition, a special commercial district grading system can be established to reserve prime locations for powerful chambers of commerce."

"Of course, the most prime locations must remain in our own hands."

The old man, Cao Yi, seemed puzzled, as if he didn't understand these business operation methods.

Marita, standing nearby, replied, "I will assist Mr. Cao in developing a detailed plan."

As the main person in charge of the original Moon God Merchant Guild and a member of the royal family of the Kingdom of Youlan, Marita has extensive business experience.

So she quickly understood what Cao Xing meant.

Seeing this, the old man Cao gave her a grateful look.

Then, he replied respectfully, "Yes, my lord."

Immediately afterwards, Victoria, the Queen of Nen, the territory's diplomat, reported: "Since the news of Starfire City's great victory yesterday spread, many merchant guilds within the Ice Crystal Kingdom, as well as envoys from surrounding territories, have been contacting us."

"They hope to establish long-term trade relations, and some small lords and mercenary groups that are independent of the major kingdoms and have a certain degree of autonomy are willing to lead their armed forces to submit to Starfire City."

"However... their condition is that they hope to receive your protection."

"According to my statistics, if all these people are taken in, the number of armed men in Xinghuo City will exceed 100,000 in a short period of time."

"Including the 100,000 elites you received yesterday, the total number of combat personnel has exceeded 200,000."

"what do you mean?"

Cao Xing's eyes showed a thoughtful expression as he lightly tapped the armrest of the throne with his fingers.

A moment later, he replied, "Tell them they can get my protection."

"First, we need to transfer all our forces to the Gale Snowfield, and we will need to develop there in the future."

"According to the rules, a certain amount of tax is paid to Xinghuo City every year."

"But... most importantly, they need to follow the rules here."

"Moreover, in the early stages of development, I will not provide them with any resource support; they will have to rely on themselves for everything."

Victoria frowned slightly upon hearing this: "Won't they refuse to agree to such harsh conditions?"

Cao Xing's conditions were indeed somewhat demanding.

This is practically saying: you bring people to my territory to develop, and you also have to hand over a certain amount of resources every year.

Furthermore, they will not receive any resource assistance.

It's as if Cao Xing gained a group of high-quality citizens who could reliably pay taxes and continuously generate income without contributing anything.

And it doesn't take up his population.

However, Cao Xing chuckled and shook his head, saying, "Anyone with a little strategic vision can see that my current conditions are quite lenient."

"I have now unified the entire Northern Territory."

"Next, the four kings will likely unite to build numerous teleportation arrays, post stations, and create trade networks that connect the entire Northern Territory."

"According to the agreement reached yesterday, they will place all the most important trade hubs in Starfire City."

"The future Starfire City will definitely be the economic center of the North, and even the core area of ​​the entire North."

“Every piece of land here will become a strategic location where every inch of land is worth its weight in gold, making countless forces willing to pay a huge price to develop in this snowy plain.”

"The price they are paying now will be paid tenfold or a hundredfold in the future!"

"Not only that, they will also receive the protection of me, Cao Xing, and Starfire City."

"Even if it costs them money, they're willing to do it."

After Cao Xing finished speaking, he leaned slightly against the throne, a smile playing on his lips.

Victoria nodded slightly: "Yes, I understand."

At this moment, Cao Xing looked at the others in the hall and solemnly said, "Not only Starfire City, but the entire Gale Snowfield has now been incorporated into my territory."

"Therefore, we should not only focus on Starfire City, but also make full use of this snowfield."

"Transform the entire snowfield into a strategic location integrating military defense, resource collection, and distinctive tourism."

His gaze swept over everyone present, his voice steady and powerful: "Victoria, you will continue to be responsible for liaising with all parties, but remember, all resources and land rights in the Gale Snowfield must be in our hands."

"Marita, you and Cao Yi should develop a detailed business development plan as soon as possible."

"Remember, what we want is not short-term gains, but long-term development."

"Edward and Yolen, you two will be responsible for receiving the 100,000 elite troops from yesterday and building defensive fortifications on the snowfield."

On the field, all five men stood up at the same time and then bowed solemnly: "Yes, sir!"

Soon, they left the parliament hall with firm steps.

Cao Xing remained seated on his throne, gazing intently into the distance, as if he could see the future prosperity of the raging snowfield through the thick city walls.

"In three months, the blizzard plains will be completely transformed and become full of life."

"At the same time, it will become my strongest support and abundant treasure trove!"

His eyes shone with confidence!
Then, Cao Xing slowly rose from the throne, his white robes drawing an elegant arc behind him, and strode out of the castle.

Standing on the smooth street in his territory, Cao Xing said in a low voice, "Next, I should have the four kings help me collect the materials to forge a demigod-level defensive weapon: the Delamaman Light Cannon."

"And... we've begun preparations for the ritual to bring the God of Light into the mortal world."

Then, Cao Xing pressed the communication device to his ear. After connecting with the four kings, Cao Xing quickly explained his demands to them.

The four kings readily agreed to assist in collecting the materials and even promised to open their treasuries to help gather them.

Cao Xing's lips curled up slightly, secretly pleased: "If we add the national treasuries of the four great kingdoms, we might be able to collect more materials and build more Tedramaman light cannons."

"Of course, that's on the condition that I can get my hands on more [Divine Crystals]."

After hanging up the call, Cao Xing let out a slow sigh of relief: "Very good, another task completed."

He did not go to the [Dream Fragment] to participate in the dream exploration, but continued to wander around the territory.

For him, his level had reached 140.

Even if you do nothing, you can quickly reach the level cap of 150 just by relying on the experience shared by other warriors.

What he needs now is a large number of [divine power fragments] to purify the divine fire and awaken his own divinity.

However, it seems that he doesn't have many sources for obtaining [Divine Power Fragments] at present.

"According to the existing channels, I can only exchange some 'divine power fragments' in the shop using 'dream fragments'."

"Or you can activate the Dream Library's Dream Entry function to earn fragments from other legendary powerhouses."

"However, the four kings are currently busy taking over the North Wind Alliance, so it seems impossible to use the Dream Library to earn their 'divine power fragments'..."

"But it doesn't really matter."

Cao Xing glanced at the remaining two hundred or so divine power fragments in his backpack and thought to himself, "According to the calculation, all I need to do next is exchange all the divine power fragments in the [Dream Shop], and that will be enough for me to break through to demigod level."

Therefore, he continued to focus on handling territorial affairs while closely monitoring the progress of resource collection from all parties.

As a day passed, the great battle in Starfire City yesterday spread rapidly throughout the entire Western Continent like a gust of wind!
In the distant southern and eastern regions of the western continent, as well as the frozen coast, there are thousands of kingdoms of varying sizes.

Apart from some independent states, these kingdoms, like the North Wind Alliance, also formed many unions.

Such as the Emerald Alliance, the Steel Conference, the Iron Rock Federation, etc...

From these kingdoms, a tremendous aura erupted!
An emergency meeting was held deep within each of the royal palaces as a result.

"What? The North Wind Alliance mobilized all its forces, leading an army of millions, and even four pseudo-gods, to attack Starfire City, and they were all wiped out?"

The intelligence in their hands was crumpled and crumpled, and their eyes were full of shock and doubt.

The kings reacted remarkably in unison.

However, what surprised them even more was not the news of the complete annihilation of the North Wind Alliance.

But... where did 'Spark City,' which caused all of this, come from?

Among the intelligence they had, there was absolutely no record of this city.

When they learned that Starfire City was founded by a lord from another world, all the kings slammed their fists on the table in protest!

"absurd!"

"impossible!"

"This is absolutely a rumor. It must be a signal flare deliberately released by the four kingdoms to mislead us!"

Their reactions were identical; they simply refused to believe the absurd news.

As mentioned before, how long has it been since the entire lords of the other world descended upon this world?
Less than two years!
How could these kings believe that a lord from another world could overthrow the massive Northwind Alliance in just two years and even kill so many demigods?

This is even more outrageous than a dragon learning to knit!
However... when the envoys from the North, and even the four kings themselves, confirmed it.

The images of the captured kings of the Northwind Alliance and the surrender of millions of soldiers were presented to them one by one.

These kings finally realized that the landscape of the Western Continent had undergone a dramatic change.

With grave expressions, they summoned cabinet ministers, court monks, and military commanders to discuss countermeasures.

After a heated debate.

Ultimately, these kings reached a consensus.

That is, the Northern Territory has now been completely unified and has become a behemoth that the entire Western Continent cannot ignore!

Therefore, the best option now is to test the waters first before deciding on a stance.

Therefore, many kings immediately dispatched envoys, traveling thousands of miles to the blizzard-stricken plains, in an attempt to meet the mysterious lord of that other world.

Wandering knights and bards from the common people also recounted the battles that had taken place in the North in various taverns.

They softly sang newly composed songs.

"The north wind howls, the battle flag flies high, a single spark ignites a prairie fire, and victory is ours!"

"Red-haired, blood-stained blade slays gods with might; the otherworldly lord shakes all directions!"

"Ah~ the new king in the snow..."

The catchy lyrics and melodious harp tunes quickly spread through taverns, markets, and caravans.

In no time, the names Gale Snowfield, Starfire City, and Cao Xing spread rapidly throughout the streets and alleys of the entire Western Continent.

Merchants whispered among themselves about the legendary battle, while adventurers in the tavern raised their glasses, dreaming of new opportunities.

Even the children in the most remote mountain villages are imitating the heroic figure of the imagined "Lord of Xinghuo City".

Moreover, many more wandering knights, mercenaries, and even caravans heard about this astonishing news.

They also realized that the unified North would become more prosperous, stable, and powerful, making it an ideal place for their survival.

So, large crowds set off, forming large groups, and traveled from all over the world to the North, that legendary region.

The aftershocks of this victory are rapidly reshaping the power structure across the continent.

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Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.

This night.

Cao Xing was standing on a city wall in Xinghuo City, looking down at the bustling city below.

The city was brightly lit, and the magical streetlights on the streets emitted a soft glow, illuminating the entire city as if it were daytime.

Pedestrians strolled along the street in twos and threes, their faces filled with a sense of novelty and satisfaction.

The whole city was filled with laughter and joy.

Due to the climate, other cities in this world, including the capitals of those kingdoms, fall into a deathly silence once night falls.

The city gates closed early, and the residents returned to their homes to escape the cold.

Therefore, the original inhabitants of this world have never experienced a vibrant nightlife.

However, in Xinghuo City, Cao Xing not only did not close the city, but also organized various entertainment activities every night.

Events such as bonfire parties, fireworks displays, and street performers...

The various novel and interesting nighttime activities attracted these indigenous people to linger.

Even the merchants who traveled all over the country praised it highly, calling it "a night of miracles bestowed by the gods!"

In the city, after signing lease agreements with Xinghuo City, various shops have started business and are attracting a constant stream of customers.

Especially the city's largest tavern: "Song of the Spark".

By eight o'clock in the evening, not only was the entire tavern packed with people, but the surrounding streets were also crowded with people who had come to see it.

Because here, a bard, known for his heavenly voice, is singing.

The crowd was bustling, and those who couldn't squeeze into the tavern were already complaining.

"Gods above! Please stop pushing! My boots are about to fall off!"

"This place is full, you'd better find somewhere else!"

"Newcomer, is that bard who sings here really as amazing as you all say?"

The crowd buzzed with discussion and whispers.

Just then, a melodious piano tune began to play.

"Zhengzheng~"

The next moment, the noisy crowd around them fell silent as if they had been frozen in place.

The ethereal piano music echoed in the night sky, and the previously noisy and pushing audience members all held their breath and stopped to listen.

When the first song began.

"A night filled with twinkling stars~ The moonlight that day was exceptionally beautiful~"

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(End of this chapter)