Zhou Yan dove back into upgrading his remaining buildings.
[Territory Prompt: "Consumed 100 spirit coins. Thorn Vine Fence rises to level 2."]
[Territory Prompt: "Consumed 200 spirit coins. Thorn Vine Fence rises to level 3."]
…
[Territory Prompt: "Consumed 10,000 spirit coins. Thorn Vine Fence rises to level 20."]
[Building: Thorn Vine Fence]
[Level: 20]
[Upgrade Requirements: 20,000 spirit coins]
[Quality: S (0/10)]
[Defense: 10,000/10,000]
[Special Attribute 1: Regenerates and repairs damaged vines]
[Special Attribute 2: Poisons enemies on contact]
[Introduction: A vital, self-repairing fence laced with toxins. Grows from a single root unless fully uprooted. Requires 10 two-star+ wood crystal cores to enhance quality.]
The added poison thrilled him—monsters touching it would rue the day. Ten wood cores seemed manageable, just a matter of funds. Only bosses dropped cores; treasure chests offered slim odds.
Next, he tackled the rest.
[Territory Prompt: "Consumed 500 spirit coins. Bronze Sparrow Terrace rises to level 2."]
[Territory Prompt: "Consumed 1,000 spirit coins. Bronze Sparrow Terrace rises to level 3."]
…
[Territory Prompt: "Consumed 5,000 spirit coins. Bronze Sparrow Terrace rises to level 10."]
[Building: Bronze Sparrow Terrace]
[Level: 10]
[Upgrade Requirements: 6,000 spirit coins]
[Quality: RRR]
[Defense: 5,000/5,000]
[Function: Summoning]
[Special Attribute 1: Female Heroes]
[Special Attribute 2: Summoning Success Rate +10%]
[Introduction: Houses powerful female heroes from other worlds. Summoning costs: 100 soul coins (basic), 500 (intermediate), 1,000 (advanced), 10,000 (super). Higher costs boost success odds.]
The terrace's spirit coin drain gave him pause—too steep to push past level 10 now, lest he shortchange other upgrades. Its RRR quality and summoning boost promised efficiency, sparing soul coins long-term.
Onward he pressed.
[Territory Prompt: "Consumed 100 spirit coins. Spiritual Bamboo House rises to level 2."]
[Territory Prompt: "Consumed 200 spirit coins. Spiritual Bamboo House rises to level 3."]
…
[Building: Spiritual Bamboo House]
[Level: 20]
[Upgrade Requirements: 30,000 spirit coins, 500 three-star+ wood]
[Quality: S (0/1)]
[Defense: 10,000/10,000]
[Special Attribute 1: Gathers Spiritual Aura]
[Special Attribute 2: Training Speed +20%]
[Introduction: Absorbs ambient aura to hasten cultivation. Requires one spirit vein to enhance quality.]
"Spirit vein?" Zhou Yan muttered, baffled. An intangible concept—how to acquire it? Future research beckoned.
Two buildings remained.
[Territory Prompt: "Consumed 200 spirit coins. Flame Tower rises to level 2."]
[Territory Prompt: "Consumed 300 spirit coins. Flame Tower rises to level 3."]
…
[Building: Flame Tower]
[Level: 20]
[Upgrade Requirements: 30,000 spirit coins, 100 three-star wood, 50 three-star copper ore, 5 three-star fire crystal cores]
[Quality: SS (0/5)]
[Defense: 10,000/10,000]
[Special Attribute 1: Launches fireballs for area damage]
[Special Attribute 2: Unleashes a 100-meter fire sea every 30 minutes]
[Attack Range: 200 meters]
[Introduction: A potent flame elemental tower.]
More crystal cores—costly, he noted. A basic one-star core fetched 100,000 spirit coins; attributed ones soared higher. His late lord parents left him a million, whittled to hundreds of thousands by 18. For territory growth, it was a pittance.
The tower's new fire-sea skill shone against hordes—a lifesaver.
One last structure awaited.
[Territory Prompt: "Consumed 100 spirit coins. Mystery Store rises to level 2."]
[Territory Prompt: "Consumed 200 spirit coins. Mystery Store rises to level 3."]
…
[Building: Mystery Store]
[Level: 20]
[Upgrade Requirements: 30,000 spirit coins]
[Quality: S (0/5)]
[Defense: 10,000/10,000]
[Function: Sells various items]
[Special 1: Refreshes items daily]
[Special 2: Offers random discount cards during festivals]
[Introduction: Refreshes wares every 22 hours, 40 minutes, for soul or spirit coins. Requires five altars to enhance quality.]
The store's quirks amused him—discount cards, a nod to his Diao Chan summon, were a boon. Another upgrade prompt flashed.
[Territory Prompt: "Your territory meets upgrade requirements. Proceed?"]
He opened the panel, confirming rapid ascents.
[Territory Prompt: "Territory upgraded to level 3."]
…
[Territory Prompt: "Territory upgraded to level 6."]
[Territory Name: Heavenly Court]
[Lord: Zhou Yan (details)]
[Quality: White (Color · Hidden)]
[Territory Talent: Special Items +10%]
[Territory Level: 6 (Next level requires 7 buildings at level 7+)]
[Area: 4,000 square meters]
[Special Attribute 1: Human Race in Territory, All Attributes +15%]
[Special Attribute 2: Territory Kin Attributes +10%]
[Buildings: King Crystal (Level 20), Spiritual Bamboo House (Level 20), Bronze Sparrow Terrace (Level 10), Mystery Store (Level 20), Flame Tower (Level 20), Thorn Vine Fence (Level 20)]
[Villager: 1]
[Resources: (Details)]
Astonishment gripped him—two special attributes now, a testament to his unique edge.