Infinite Evolution of My Territory

C23 – Once Again Headed to the Mysterious Store

At this stage, food was scarce for everyone, and there were many soldiers in need of sustenance.

The Fog Zone beyond the borders of our territory was fraught with peril.

Sending soldiers to explore raised concerns about their safety; encountering grave dangers could cost them their lives.

Should they fall, would we be able to withstand the Trial on our own?

Hence, the crops we cultivated became our primary food source.

Growing food within the territory took less time, but it still required half a month.

That half-month period served as an implicit assessment. Those who couldn’t endure would prematurely conclude their trial and head back to the Whispering Land.

The emergence of the Spirit Spring, however, could accelerate the growth of our crops, eliminating the need to hold out for half a month.

A mere week of perseverance was now sufficient.

This convenience contributed to the Spirit Spring’s widespread acclaim.

Yet, within the Spiritual Field of Qiang Nantie’s domain, crops matured at an even more rapid pace, completing their growth cycle in just a few days.

Qiang Nantie harbored no concerns about being outpaced. In his realm, not a single building fell below Grade S quality.

Each structure within his territory was unparalleled by current standards.

For a newcomer at this phase, possessing a Grade S building was a stroke of immense fortune.

But Qiang Nantie’s buildings were all Level S. With such an array of advanced constructions, what was there to fret over?

Thus, Qiang Nantie never fretted about the prospect of being overtaken. His Rainbow Lord Space had the ability to transform the most ordinary buildings into structures of no less than Level S quality.

He hesitated to promise that his Heroes and Soldiers would all be Level S, but he was confident in their exceptional quality.

Food was no longer a concern for him; daily watering of the crops was all that was required.

Later, Qiang Nantie and Huamo made their way to the mysterious store.

The store refreshed its inventory daily and even offered an additional opportunity to update its stock.

He had the option to refresh the items yesterday, but their steep prices were beyond his reach.

Now, with over three million spirit coins to his name, financial worries were a thing of the past for Qiang Nantie’s mother.

Stepping into the mysterious store, Qiang Nantie’s gaze settled on the five items displayed on the counter.

The first item: Ice Armor.

Quality: Bronze.

Durability: 30/30.

Attribute 1: Defense +10.

Attribute 2: Ice and Frost (Active ability to release a burst of cold air, freezing the enemy. Freeze duration varies with the enemy’s power level. Usable once every six hours.)

Equipment Requirement: 6 Strength.

Description: Crafted from coarse ice ore.

Price: 5,000 spirit coins.

“This is a piece of Bronze-grade equipment, and it’s quite affordable,” Qiang Nantie remarked before making the purchase.

A notification from the territory chimed in, “You have spent 5,000 spirit coins to acquire the Ice Armor.”

Qiang Nantie turned his attention to the second item.

To his astonishment, it was a garment designed for women.

Given the scarcity of such attire, he eagerly examined its attributes.

Item: Phoenix Robe (Clothing)

Special: Bonus attributes.

Quality: Gold.

Durability: 200/200.

Attribute 1: All attributes +10.

Attribute 2: Unsullied (Automatically removes any stains from the garment hourly).

Attribute 3: Fire Resistance +15.

Equipment Requirement: Exclusively for females, with an additional +1 to Luck.

Introduction: Woven from the plumes of the Fire Bird, this garment is both heat and cold resistant, making it a top choice for women.

Price: 1 million spirit coins.

“A Golden Grade garment!” Qiang Nantie was astounded.

On the Lord Continent, clothing was not uncommon. Many lords with weaving skills trained numerous individuals for this craft.

Primarily, this was because many female lords desired to be beautiful. There were plenty of female residents and heroes among the lords.

The pursuit of beauty is innate to all women, which is why finely crafted and attractive garments sold like hotcakes.

The spending power of women was never under question.

As a certain comrade once said, “Behind every successful man is a woman. And behind me are legions of women.”

Yet, ordinary garments typically lacked attributes.

Even clothes with attributes, if devoid of a special prefix on the attribute line, wouldn’t confer any bonuses. They would merely serve as decorative apparel.

Nevertheless, many women still chose to wear these garments.

Their reason for doing so wasn’t to gain attributes, but simply for the sake of beauty.

If these garments possessed special enhancements, it was as if the wearers had an additional piece of gear.

Such clothing with unique properties was exceedingly rare and came with a hefty price tag.

But what set this particular item apart was the sheer power of its attributes.

A mere ten-point increase across all attributes was enough to rival Dark Gold Level equipment.

Not to mention, it boasted two skills.

While they might seem inconsequential, the Unsullied skill was incredibly useful for women.

A 15-point boost in Fire Resistance was also significant, ideal for combating fire-attribute monsters.

For Huamo, a one-point increase in luck might not seem like much, but it was a considerable advantage over others.

Though the Phoenix Robe fetched a million spirit coins in the mysterious store, its market value could skyrocket by dozens or even hundreds of times.

After all, many Lords were willing to splurge on women.

“I’m truly fortunate,” Qiang Nantie beamed, grateful for his wealth. Otherwise, he’d be helplessly eyeing treasures he couldn’t afford, just like the day before.

The territory alert chimed in: “You have spent 1,000,000 spirit coins on a female-exclusive Phoenix Robe.”

Holding the Phoenix Robe, Qiang Nantie turned to Huamo and declared, “Huamo, this Phoenix Robe is yours.”

“You spent 1,000,000 spirit coins without a second thought on this robe?”

Huamo was delighted yet felt it was an extravagant gift.

Qiang Nantie explained, “Huamo, as the Lord, I see this robe as more than just clothing—it’s akin to a piece of equipment. The stronger you are, the better you can protect both me and our territory.”

“Thank you,” Huamo said, her heart swelling with joy. The robe was stunning, and as a woman who appreciated beauty, she was enamored with it.

As Huamo donned the Phoenix Robe, she transformed into a dazzling figure in red, leaving Qiang Nantie in awe. He had imagined how the robe might enhance her appearance, but the reality left him utterly speechless.

He felt as if a fairy stood before him, his heart racing so fast that words escaped him.

It was as though she was the only one in existence, the world fading away around her.

Adorned in the Phoenix Robe, Huamo radiated an irresistible charm.

“Huamo, you need to take responsibility for me,” Qiang Nantie declared.

A look of confusion crossed Huamo’s face.

“You’re all I see, all I feel, all I think about. You must take responsibility for me,” Qiang Nantie implored with unabashed boldness.

Huamo blushed, her cheeks a warm shade of red as she shyly lowered her head, twirling a lock of hair around her finger. She was truly enchanting.

Women always appreciate sweet words, and Qiang Nantie’s words were not only sweet but sincere.

Any man who laid eyes on Huamo would be spellbound by her unparalleled beauty.

Qiang Nantie turned his attention to the last three items with a sigh.

The third was a Spirit Weapon, valued at a billion spirit coins.

He couldn’t afford it even if he sold his kidney.

The fourth was a building, priced at fifty thousand Soul Coins.

Even with that amount of Soul Coins, he wouldn’t make the purchase. With the Rainbow Lord Space at his disposal, he only needed ordinary buildings, which would eventually transform into rare ones.

The final item was a pair of socks, hardly worth a second glance.