Chapter 87: Hundred-Armed Giant Cemetery Area
[Hundred-Armed Giant Cemetery Area, covering an area of 0.7 square kilometers, population none, 2 large plots, 3 medium plots, and 7 small plots.]
[Note: Affected by the corpse of the Hundred-Armed Giant, this area is locked to the attributes of giants, death, and combat. Some buildings will not be constructible.]
Looking at the message that popped up, Gu Xi finally let out a sigh of relief. Although this area had significantly shrunk, the main building spaces were still preserved.
At the same time, the attribute lock meant that some buildings couldn't be constructed here, but it also implied that if the buildings constructed matched the attributes, their quality would be enhanced.
There were both advantages and disadvantages. Whether it was good or bad depended on how Gu Xi chose to use it.
Using the Staff of Destruction to support himself, Gu Xi took another look at the ground in front of him.
Without the obstruction of any buildings, Gu Xi could finally see the full view of this newly added area.
Apart from the hundreds of various bronze arms, the most noticeable thing in this area were the empty spaces untouched by these bronze arms.
On the empty grounds were decayed or shattered bricks and wood.
Judging by the size of the empty plots, the two large plots seemed to intentionally avoid the direction of Aridowei's main city area, leaning towards the edge of the Hundred-Armed Giant Cemetery Area.
Nearby were three rows of closely packed small plots.
With this observation, Gu Xi realized that the additional large plot was likely squeezed out forcefully.
It seemed to be Luna's doing.
At this moment, Luna had already rushed out from the council hall.
"Master, it's been handled."
"That's good. You've worked hard this time. I didn't expect the integrated city to turn out this way."
Gu Xi said somewhat awkwardly. Speaking of which, this situation was mainly caused by him. After all, he obtained the deed to the abandoned old city and initiated the lab issues.
"Master, don't mention it. Aridowei is our city. It's my duty to contribute to it."
"Alright, for now, our construction focus will still be on the dock area. Let's prioritize building the dock warehouse and dock market. We'll leave the Hundred-Armed Giant Cemetery Area for later, when we have more resources."
"Understood. I'll handle things here first. But, Master, you must pay attention to the city's construction. We currently lack resources and blueprints.
The only resource-producing place is the council hall, while other small buildings produce only food for the undead. Our needed building materials come from the city's demolition work.
If this continues, the city's development will be restricted."
"Hmm, I'll find a way. If necessary, I'll ask around in the guild to see if there are any resources or blueprints for sale."
Gu Xi was also troubled by this issue.
The Sunshine Glory Guild seemed good, but Gu Xi's current status was awkward. He wasn't a core member and had just joined.
Though he held the title of chief, the guild would only increase resource investment without offering many conveniences.
Not to mention opening the guild's internal warehouse to send a batch of resources and blueprints to him.
To get these, Gu Xi would have to ask around and hopefully integrate one or two resource points into Aridowei.
Seeing that Gu Xi had agreed to handle this, Luna changed the subject.
Taking over the dock area, plus the newly integrated Hundred-Armed Giant Cemetery Area, Gu Xi's current territory had become the largest area in Aridowei.
The remaining two areas combined were roughly the same size as Gu Xi's current territory.
This tempted Luna. She wanted to occupy all of Aridowei's original city areas.
This would greatly enhance her power and potentially allow her to attack the Aridowei Tower.
Seeing Luna's expression, Gu Xi understood her thoughts immediately.
"Our current forces are insufficient. Moreover, we lack the corresponding intelligence from the Tavern Wench."
Gu Xi said just one sentence, "We need at least two weeks before we can make a move."
Luna didn't argue with Gu Xi's estimate. The current state of Aridowei's forces was such that they had training methods but lacked sufficient resources to train soldiers.
Moreover, Gu Xi's troops were quite limited, with only skeleton soldiers as the main unit.
Even with the Death Incarnation joining, without sufficient intelligence, Gu Xi was unsure about launching an attack on new city areas.
The shadows in these areas wouldn't leave corpses. Without the ability to summon spirits, Gu Xi had to consider his forces carefully.
Luna understood Gu Xi's concerns.
With Gu Xi's explanation, Luna didn't insist further. She followed Gu Xi to the tavern area.
Before they reached the tavern, the Bone Tavern Wench was already standing at the tavern door.
Seeing Gu Xi approaching, the Tavern Wench gently wiped her bones with a towel before smiling at Gu Xi.
"City Lord, I saw you were about to enter my little tavern but turned away. Do you find my wine unsatisfactory?
Let me tell you, we have a new rat wine. It tastes amazing. Would you like a cup?"
She pointed behind her, where Gu Xi saw a jar of murky wine with at least a dozen rats soaking in it.
"Oh, does it have any effects? Pour me a cup."
Gu Xi casually said, looking at the jar of wine.
Hearing this, the Bone Tavern Wench paused, surprised at Gu Xi's reaction.
Gu Xi just smiled without explaining further.
As a necromancer, Gu Xi had seen all kinds of things. Moreover, his experience of surviving on rats in Victoria City's prison made him not mind rats as a food source.
Of course, there was a premise that these things had to be useful to Gu Xi.
If the rat wine indeed had some effect, Gu Xi wouldn't mind drinking some.
Seeing her joke fail to affect Gu Xi, the Bone Tavern Wench awkwardly smiled.
"City Lord, don't tease me. This wine is for the undead. I've prepared your drink already."
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