Chapter 714: Top General's Trial Token
Chapter 714: Top General's Trial Token
September 25, 2017
When he first upgraded the Mountain Bandit Camp, he only intended to speed up the recruitment of soldiers, but he never expected the upgrade to bring him so many surprises.
After successfully upgrading the camp, the recruitment capacity for all types of soldiers doubled. Originally, he could recruit 150 Elite Horse Bandits per day, but now he can recruit 300!
In other words, if Lu HaiKong opens up recruitment, the two camps of Flame Yellow and North Seal can collectively recruit 13,500 Elite Horse Bandits in a month, a terrifying rate of raising an army.
Aside from this, Lu HaiKong was also interested in the two attributes of this legendary-level building.
One was a unique troop type, but it was currently locked. Lu HaiKong took a look and saw that unlocking this unique troop required completing a small task.
The task was relatively simple; Lu HaiKong only needed to recruit 100,000 low-level troops, 10,000 mid-level troops, and 1,000 high-level troops from now on. Lu HaiKong had never seen such a small task before, and he wondered about the strength of the unique troop after unlocking.
Despite his curiosity, Lu HaiKong didn't have the intention to actively recruit troops to complete the task.
After all, Lu HaiKong currently had no shortage of top-tier troops, so he wouldn't disrupt his recruitment rhythm for an unknown troop.
Moreover, recruitment wasn't a simple matter. After recruiting soldiers from the mountain camp, Lu HaiKong had to spend food to sustain them.
There was also a more ruthless method: recruit soldiers and then send them all into dangerous situations, consuming them in the process. This method seemed good, saving money and training elite troops, though it required a precondition—having enough funds.
Soldiers recruited from the mountain camp, if they died in battle, also required a consolation fund, which the system would automatically accumulate until a certain level before deducting it from the lord.
Lu HaiKong had known about this early on, back when he was a small mountain bandit and recruited Ma Han and his group.
Initially, the consolation fund wasn't heavy, roughly the same price as recruitment. But after the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the consolation fund suddenly increased to five times the cost of recruiting soldiers. Perhaps this was to restrict the Yellow Turban Army's rapid army expansion.
Of course, Lu HaiKong could afford this consolation fund, but he clearly didn't need to rush it. Following his plan, he could complete the task without haste.
Lu HaiKong then paid attention to the other attribute of this legendary building. There was a 20% chance of recruiting a higher-tier soldier for every 1,000 recruits.
In other words, out of 1,000 Elite Horse Bandits recruited, 50 would be Superior Horse Bandits. It was a somewhat dispensable attribute, at least in Lu HaiKong's current opinion.
After understanding the two attributes of the Mountain Bandit Camp, Lu HaiKong learned about the three new troop types.
The Swift Horse Bandit, although a mid-tier troop, was clearly a scout with a theft skill. If trained as an intelligence agent, it would be quite useful.
As for the Yangtze River Pirate, it was obviously a naval troop, but Lu HaiKong currently had no need for it. Still, he could recruit some and keep them, as he, Lu HaiKong, had nothing but money!
As for the last troop, the Gale Horse Bandit, Lu HaiKong recruited one and then lost interest.
Unfortunately, their position was awkward. They were slightly stronger than the Horse Bandit and even the Gale Raider, but their recruitment numbers were less satisfactory, and they lacked a clear advancement path like the Horse Bandit. So, for now, Lu HaiKong wasn't very interested in the Gale Horse Bandit.
After thoroughly examining the first legendary-level building, Lu HaiKong took out the Unit Upgrade Token without hesitation and used it directly on the Elite Horse Bandit.
[You have successfully used the Unit Upgrade Token. Your Mountain Bandit Camp can recruit more troops!]
[Superior Horse Bandit (Strength 25), 100 recruits per day, 200 gold per person!]
Lu HaiKong smiled slightly at this attribute.
"As expected, the troop advanced from the Elite Horse Bandit has a significant advantage in recruitment numbers. With 100 recruits per day, it's quite impressive. Before the big battle, I should be able to gather a 10,000-strong force of Superior Horse Bandits!"
Lu HaiKong chuckled, opened recruitment for both the Elite and Superior Horse Bandits, and then returned to the training ground, as he still had three mythical-level chests to open.
"Just the four legendary chests and one golden chest have given me such great rewards. I believe these three mythical chests won't disappoint me either!"
Lu HaiKong stood in the training ground and waved his hand, and a magnificent chest appeared before him.
Although it's not uncommon for Lu HaiKong to come across myth-level treasure chests nowadays, and he's opened quite a few of them, he's not quite at the level of extravagance where he'd open them all at once.
Opening treasure chests is a thrilling process, and Lu HaiKong enjoys the excitement of it, like gambling. As long as it doesn't interfere with anything, he doesn't mind indulging in the experience.
After admiring the mythical treasure chest, Lu HaiKong waved his hand and opened it.
As the magnificent chest opened, it dissipated like fireworks, leaving behind a token with an ancient style.
"Another token? This is the fourth one I've opened today."
Lu HaiKong muttered, his eyes narrowing as he examined the attributes of the token obtained from the mythical chest.
Top General Trial Token
Item Type: Consumable/Mysterious Item
Item Description: This is a token similar to a copy, and upon successful use, it can teleport a warrior with a strength of 89 who meets the advancement conditions into a trial space for a trial.
If the trial is successful, this warrior will receive the inheritance of a special warrior and break through to a strength of 90!
In the sixth book of the first nine books, I didn't see any mistakes in the version!
Applicable to: Indigenous NPCs, Historical Generals, and Data NPCs
Lu HaiKong's eyes narrowed as he read the attributes of the token.
Speaking of which, many of Lu HaiKong's subordinates had their strength stuck at 89, including Gao Shun, Pan Feng, and Zhao Er, who were among the most elite in Lu HaiKong's command, all stuck at this threshold.
Initially, Lu HaiKong didn't think much of the 90 threshold, as the few warriors he'd seen break through 90 seemed to do so effortlessly.
Whether it was Gao Lan or himself, or even Zhao Yue'er, well, Yue'er's breakthrough wasn't easy, as she had to resort to reincarnation to reach a strength of 90. However, Gao Lan and Lu HaiKong's breakthroughs were truly effortless.
This effortless breakthrough gave Lu HaiKong the illusion that breaking through to 90 wasn't a big deal.
Due to this illusion, Lu HaiKong didn't distribute the two Divine Warrior Pills he had to Pan Feng and the others, as he had great confidence in his subordinates and believed that Gao Shun and Pan Feng should be able to break through on their own.
Lu HaiKong wasn't trying to save the pills, but he simply believed that breaking through with the help of such pills couldn't compare to the satisfaction of one's own efforts, regardless of what the system said about side effects.
However, several months had passed, and Gao Shun and Pan Feng were still stuck at 89, though their situations were different.
Gao Shun wanted to solidify his foundation and wasn't pushing for a breakthrough, while Pan Feng was stuck at the 90 threshold. Lu HaiKong had been paying attention to Pan Feng and concluded that it wasn't because of a weak foundation but rather a lack of talent.
Pan Feng's talent wasn't so lacking that he couldn't break through to 90; it would just take a bit longer. Lu HaiKong estimated that with another year, Pan Feng would likely make the breakthrough.
Originally, a year wasn't a long time, and Lu HaiKong hadn't planned to change Pan Feng's approach. However, with the appearance of the Top General Trial Token, Lu HaiKong felt it was worth giving Pan Feng a chance.
The reason Lu HaiKong wanted to give the Top General Trial Token to Pan Feng as soon as he saw it wasn't favoritism, although he was often biased. Still, all those stuck at this threshold were Lu HaiKong's trusted subordinates, and even if he wanted to show favoritism, he couldn't do so directly and quickly. Lu HaiKong's decision was because the back of the token had an engraved silhouette of a figure.
On the back of the Top General Trial Token, the silhouette was carved using an intaglio technique, making the facial features indiscernible, revealing only a vague outline.
Within that outline, Lu HaiKong saw a relatively tall and robust figure, holding a massive battleaxe.
A top general using a battleaxe as a weapon, Lu HaiKong couldn't immediately recall who it was. Still, the only one in his command who used an axe as a weapon and was stuck at 89 was Pan Feng. With his luck, who else could Lu HaiKong give it to if not Pan Feng?
"Chen Ping, tell Pan Feng to drop whatever he's doing and come to me immediately!" As Lu HaiKong gave the order, Chen Ping nodded, and the subordinates below began to act.
Lu HaiKong didn't wait idly for Pan Feng but waved his hand and took out another mythical treasure chest before Pan Feng arrived...
(End of Chapter)
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