C27 Someone Wanted This Thing..

"Soul Coins decreased by 500. Hero Diaochan has leveled up from Level 4 to Level 5."

"Soul Coins decreased by 600, and hero Diaochan has advanced from Level 5 to Level 6."

With Diaochan's level rising by an additional 2 levels, all her basic attributes have increased by 4 points.

He still had a reserve of Soul Coins, and for now, Diaochan's level was sufficiently high.

After boosting his luck by 4 points, Zhou Yan retrieved the Basic Architecture Treasure Chest.

This chest was a unique white one, the very Architecture Treasure Chest he had acquired. What he would get from it was entirely a matter of luck.

"Chan, let's see how lucky you are," Zhou Yan remarked.

"Okay." Diaochan accepted the treasure chest and opened it.

Territory Alert: "You have acquired a basic building: an archery tower."

Zhou Yan was ecstatic. "I can't believe it's a Defense Tower!"

A Defense Tower was precisely what Zhou Yan was currently lacking.

The larger the Territory, the more extensive the area he needed to defend. Even with the acquisition of new buildings, he had no desire to upgrade the Territory's level. Mainly because defending such a vast Territory was proving to be a formidable challenge.

Moreover, he was short on Defense Towers for adequate protection.

For the Territory, gaining a Defense Tower this time was an exceptionally positive development.

"Chan, you truly are my lucky charm!"

Zhou Yan approached with joy and embraced Diaochan.

Diaochan bashfully rested her lovely face on his shoulder and looped her arms around his neck.

Her scent filled Zhou Yan's nostrils.

"Chan, I'm just so thrilled," Zhou Yan expressed.

"I'm happy too," Diaochan responded.

In the Three Kingdoms period, Diaochan's destiny was fraught with hardship, treated as a mere object to be given away.

In this lifetime, he was determined to ensure Diaochan's happiness and joy.

Zhou Yan gestured and began the construction of the Arrow Tower.

Territory Alert: "You are commencing the construction of the Arrow Tower. The Arrow Tower has evolved into a Storm Tower."

Upon seeing the alert, Zhou Yan got the picture. Each building, upon evolution, would randomly transform into a new type of structure.

He accessed the Storm Tower's attribute information.

"Building: Storm Tower"

"Level: Level 1"

"Upgrade Requirement: 300 Spirit Coins"

"[Quality: SSS (0/10)]"

"Upgrade Requirement: Ten four-star Wind Elemental Crystal Cores."

"Defense: 1500/1500"

"Special Feature: Delivers a Storm Attack to enemies."

"Attack Range: 50 meters"

"Description: It wields the power of storms to obliterate foes."

"Indeed, its quality surpasses that of the Raging Flame Tower by a notch!"

Zhou Yan set to work on upgrading the Storm Tower.

Territory Alert: "You've spent 300 spirit coins, elevating the Storm Tower to Level 2."

Territory Alert: "You've spent 600 spirit coins, raising the Storm Tower to Level 3."

Territory Alert: "You've spent 900 spirit coins, boosting the Storm Tower to Level 4."

"Structure: Storm Tower"

"Level: 20"

"Upgrade Cost: 100,000 spirit coins, 100 units of four-star lumber, and 50 four-star Gale Stones."

"[Quality: SSS (0/10)]"

"Upgrade Requirement: Ten four-star Wind Elemental Crystal Cores."

"Defense: 30,000/30,000"

"Special Feature 1: Delivers a Storm Attack to enemies."

"Special Feature 2: Capable of unleashing a wide-reaching Wind Blade Slash every six hours."

"Attack Range: 300 meters"

"Description: It wields the power of storms to obliterate foes."

The tower's stats had significantly improved, even gaining an additional special feature.

He was eager to see just how potent the expansive Wind Blade Slash would be, but that would have to wait until tomorrow.

However, the skill had a lengthy cooldown, taking six hours to reset.

They surveyed the two Defense Towers from afar: the Raging Flame Tower and the Storm Tower, strategically placed on either side of the main gate for optimal enemy engagement.

His defenses were still too sparse; with only two Defense Towers, he was far from achieving comprehensive protection of his Territory.

The scarcity of structures was glaring. In comparison to the vastness of the Territory, a considerable expanse lay idle.

"Chan, keep on opening those treasure chests; we've got quite a pile. I appreciate your efforts."

They had vanquished numerous monsters, resulting in an abundance of chests.

Diaochan was in luck. With the Territory's bonus, her chances of uncovering treasures were on the rise.

"Understood."

Diaochan methodically opened each treasure chest in turn.

"Congratulations, you've earned two Soul Coins."

"Congratulations, you've earned eight Soul Coins."

"Congratulations! You've earned one Soul Coin."

Meanwhile, Zhou Yan found his way to the mysterious store and initiated the once-a-day refresh feature.

Territory Alert: "Mysterious store successfully refreshed."

Zhou Yan's eyes darted to the five items now displayed in the room.

The first was something encased in a modern-looking packaging box. He checked its details.

"A happy doll."

Was this some kind of joke?

He had Diaochan; this purchase seemed pointless.

Or was it for those enduring the long, lonely nights?

With a mischievous grin, Zhou Yan decided to buy the happy doll.

Territory Alert: "You have spent 500 spirit coins on a box of happy dolls."

He had no real intention of keeping it.

Item: Inflatable Doll

Quality: F

Description: You deserve the joy a happy doll brings.

Zhou Yan then listed the happy doll in the trading hall for 2000 spirit coins.

It seemed as though nothing significant had occurred.

But that wasn't quite true. The Lords who had been monitoring his activity were left agape at the sight of the item.

Expecting another great find from Zhou Yan, they had rushed to the trading hall.

Yet, they were taken aback by what they found.

Where on earth did he acquire such a thing?

Was it something Zhou Yan had brought in himself?

Territory Alert: "You've sold a happy doll in the National Exchange Hall, earning 1900 spirit coins."

Curiosity piqued, Zhou Yan glanced over at the chat hall.

A frenzy of conversation was underway.

"This Lord, who made his fortune with Spirit Spring Water, is unbelievable! He's managed to find a happy doll. I'm really starting to wonder if it's been used by him."

"No way, that's impossible. I checked it myself; it's still sealed."

"Wow, you're bold! Spending 2000 spirit coins on a happy doll."

"It's true what they say, the nights are long and the single need solace."

"Excuse me, I'm a woman. I was just curious about what it looked like."

"A girl bought it!"

"Lady, save your curiosity. Aside from the face, its anatomy is identical to yours. I'll offer you 2500 spirit coins to take it off your hands."

"You're too slow. I should've bought it immediately if I'd known."

"Miss, I offer 3000 spirit coins! Let's make a deal quickly!"

"I can't fathom why a bunch of fools are wasting so many spirit coins on this. I really don't get what you're all thinking!"

"I have the money and I'll buy what I please. You're just too poor to afford it."

"Let those who want to purchase go ahead. If you can't afford it, spare us the pointless chatter."

"I'm looking for the source of the happy doll; my pet is eager to experience it too."