Chapter 232 - 150: Recruiting Kodo Beasts, Flourishing

Chapter 232: Chapter 150: Recruiting Kodo Beasts, Flourishing

"The soldiers can hide inside the watchtowers to attack surrounding enemies or throw gunpowder. By utilizing the Kodo Beasts’ defensive nature and mobility, they essentially become mobile war fortresses."

"So I was thinking, could we do something similar?"

Shen Xing’s expression shifted slightly. "You mean... pairing these Kodo Beasts with the Demon Flame Cannon Platforms?"

"Yes," Kael said with a nod. "This would solve the issue of the platforms being difficult to move, and it would also enhance the Kodo Beasts’ firepower."

"Of course, to make this a reality, we’ll need to solve a number of problems."

"For instance, how to secure the cannons on their backs, and we’d need to find a team of professional artillerymen who can maintain their Hit Rate even while mobile."

Shen Xing’s eyes grew brighter the more he listened; he thought it was an excellent plan.

He said in a serious tone, "As for securing the cannons, go to the Blacksmith Shop and have Logan customize some iron frames to be mounted on these Kodo Beasts."

"As for the professional artillerymen, we have a group of Beastmen in the territory who went through a few days of training earlier. They can handle the job."

"Any other problems?"

Kael thought for a moment, then shook his head. "None for now."

"Very good." Shen Xing nodded. "Then this group of Kodo Beasts is in your hands."

"Yes, Lord!"

Kael replied with solemn gravity, then walked over to the five behemoths and uttered a series of strange syllables.

"?????????..."

With that said, he turned and headed for the Outer City District.

The Kodo Beasts glanced at each other, their faces showing confusion.

Then, they too began to move, their heavy footsteps following Kael as they left the area.

THUD... THUD THUD...

As the sound of their heavy footfalls faded into the distance, Shen Xing clicked his tongue in amazement.

’This Kael really has some talent. I need to find a way to make him stay.’

’When I get a free moment, I should ask him about that letter.’

Shen Xing chuckled to himself. Kael likely thought he was oblivious.

But this was his territory.

Next, Shen Xing called Black Arrow over and gave him a [Communication Crystal].

After tuning it to the right channel, he showed Black Arrow how to use it.

Even though he was a skeleton, he had a Talent of over forty and was a very fast learner.

After being taught just once, he could already use it proficiently.

"Black Arrow, I want you and Fried Chicken to scout the area around the territory and search for any suspicious targets."

Shen Xing remained where he was and explained to him what constituted a "suspicious target."

In short, anything that seemed off or looked sneaky would be considered a suspicious target.

"Understood... Master..."

Black Arrow nodded in understanding, his jawbone clacking open and shut as he emitted a chilling sound.

Then, with a light leap, he landed on Fried Chicken’s back.

"SKWAK!"

The Horned Eagle let out a squawk of protest.

’He’d already been flying for most of the day! He’d just gotten back, and now he was being sent out again! This was labor exploitation! Illegal abuse!’

’He was going to protest! He was going to report this to the Animal Protection Society!’

However, when it saw the strip of meat in Shen Xing’s hand, the protest in its eyes instantly turned to longing.

"Go on. I’ll reward you with a whole severed finger when you get back," Shen Xing said calmly.

"CHIRP! CHIRP!"

Fried Chicken nodded emphatically, suddenly full of motivation.

With a single flap of its wings, it carried the Ice Skeleton, Black Arrow, soaring hundreds of meters into the sky. It became a tiny yellow dot of light before disappearing from view.

After that, Shen Xing remained in the territory, continuing to absorb Soul Stones and raise his Level.

Reina stood guard nearby, sitting cross-legged and silently absorbing Soul Stones as well.

Waves of pure Energy were absorbed by her. Her red hair drifted as if in a breeze, and a scorching aura emanated from her, making her resemble a blooming fire lotus.

「Time passed slowly, and soon, night had fallen.」

The dense gray fog turned to black, as if the entire world had been dragged into darkness.

Amid the churning, ink-black mist, a speck of firelight flickered like a firefly in the dark, steadily growing larger.

A group of figures stepped into the firelight. It was the scouting party led by Hellish Roar, and they had returned.

"Lord, I am deeply sorry."

The Bald Beastman came before the wheelchair, his face filled with self-reproach. "We followed your instructions today and traveled far both up and down the Black Water River, but we couldn’t find a place to cross."

"I am too useless. I couldn’t even complete such a simple task. Please punish me, Lord!"

Shen Xing looked up at him and said calmly, "It’s alright. If you couldn’t find one, then so be it. We have more important things to do in the near future."

"For now, I want you to focus all your energy on absorbing Soul Stones in the territory to raise your Level."

"Once you reach Level 16, I will have you evolve again. Then, we will go and challenge stronger enemies."

"Stronger enemies..." Hellish Roar muttered. Then, as if he’d realized something, a determined light returned to his eyes. "Yes, Lord!"

He nodded gravely, then returned to his personal training grounds—the large rock at the village entrance.

Hellish Roar sat down cross-legged, placed a large pile of Soul Stones before him, and began to absorb them with great effort.

’I’m still too weak. Otherwise, the Lord wouldn’t have to wait for me to evolve again just to challenge stronger enemies.’

’I have to get stronger as fast as possible. Otherwise, how can I be worthy of the Lord’s investment in me, and his expectations?’

At this thought, the Bald Beastman took a deep breath.

CRACK! CRACK!

A series of cracking sounds rang out as he drew the Energy from a full fifty Soul Stones and absorbed it all in one go!

The immense Energy surged within his body. His skin instantly turned from Green to red, and his body began to tremble slightly.