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nChapter 48: Stone Golems, the Issue of Food

nTranslator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

nThe stone bodies, now covered in moss and weeds, wobbled as they stood up.

nWith a height of over three meters and a pair of massive fists, they exuded an intimidating presence.

nStone Golems

nLevel: 8

nTier: Second Tier, 8 Stars

nSkills: Stone Shell (Blue Skill, the stone body possesses formidable physical defense)

nRock Strike (Blue Skill, using the stone body as a weapon to deliver heavy blows that can cause impact and stun effects)

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nStone Throw (Green Skill, throwing rocks at enemies)

nStone Devour (Green Skill, able to consume stones to repair the body)

nUnit Traits: Elemental Construct (50% resistance against spiritual spells)

nAs the Stone Golems spotted them, they immediately let out an angry roar.

n“You damn invaders, I’ll…”

nBefore they could finish their sentence, they were hit in the face by a barrage of water arrows.

nAfter a brief explosion, the stone bodies were left with numerous pockmarks and indentations.

nWater arrows proved to be highly effective!

n“Damned bug, I’m going to hammer you into a meat patty!”

nThe injured stone golem was even more furious. It charged over with heavy steps.

nRumbling footsteps echoed throughout the entire quarry.

nThe ground seemed to be shaking.

nHowever, Ji Chen ignored him and waved his arm.

nThe Shallow Sea Murlocs suddenly threw out their tridents, piercing through the air and stabbing the stone golem in a perfect arc.

nDong—

nThe sound of harsh collision rang out.

nThe seemingly sturdy stone bodies were actually cut open by the sharp spear tips, revealing several cracks.

nThe Stone Golems were instantly filled with shock and horror.

nThey had consumed countless stones to cultivate their hard rock bodies, and yet today they were damaged by these fish-like creatures?

nBut it wasn’t over yet.

nEntering battle mode, the frenzied Naga Warrior, with their agitated trait activated, vigorously thrust their powerful serpent tail forward, creating a gust of wind that stirred up a flurry of grass.

nThey charged towards the Stone Golems, their twin blades crossing and slashing down.

nCrack-

nThe clash of bone blades and stone fists caused both sides to tremble and take a few steps back.

nUpon closer inspection, the Stone Golems’ stone fists were filled with large cracks, while the Naga Warrior’s bone blades remained completely unscathed, reflecting a metallic sheen in the sunlight.

nThe outcome was clear.

nThe enhanced Naga Warrior had surpassed the Stone Golems in strength and attack power.

nIn the distance, several Stone Golems raised chunks of rocks, hurling them with both hands.

nA flash of red light appeared in the eyes of the Naga Warrior, emanating a terrifying aura.

nA menacing growl escaped their mouth as their muscular arms bulged with veins, and they brought down their bone blades in a powerful strike.

nThe rocks were cleaved into pieces.

nThe best offense was a good defense.

nThey were all ruthless warriors, with the courage to face any enemy that crossed their path.

nTheir eyes were filled with cruelty and brutality, their only outlet for their inner frenzy being slaughter.

nThey charged once again, like war chariots crashing into the midst of the Stone Golem group.

nTheir bone blades clashed and opened, leaving behind a trail of sharpness wherever they went.

nBoom!

nAnother round of water arrows exploded, causing the already crumbling Stone Golems to instantly shatter into countless pieces. Their rocky bodies split into scattered rubble on the ground.

nThe Stone Golems were either torn apart by the Naga Warrior’s strikes or had their heads blown off by the Sea Sprite’s arrows.

nBody parts flew everywhere, creating a scene of extreme brutality.

nThe battle quickly came to an end.

nUnder the overwhelming advantage in rank and numbers, they failed to create much of a stir.

nThe once formidable Stone Golems were now reduced to piles of rubble, creating a chaotic scene on the ground.

n“Ding- You have achieved a glorious victory… You have gained 1200 experience points…”

nHaving watched the entire battle, Ji Chen nodded in satisfaction.

nAfter their upgrades, the Naga Warrior and Shallow Sea Murloc displayed astonishing combat strength, effortlessly overwhelming the Stone Golems.

nThis victory was achieved solely through the power of their units, without Alice needing to intervene.

nThey fully showcased their advantages and capabilities.

nEngaging in battles with regular units was the norm for players.

nPlayers like Ji Chen, who had recently joined the game and possessed a formidable combat hero like Alice, were a rare breed and stood out from the rest.

nThey entered the quarry and claimed it as their own.

nWith this quarry, he now had a total of four quarries.

nThree small ones and one medium-sized quarry.

nEvery week, they would yield tens of thousands of units of stone resources.

nIt was a pity that there were no other players nearby; otherwise, he could have sold some stone to them in exchange for other resources.

nUpon assessing the combat prowess of the Naga warriors and Shallow Sea Murlocs, he was astounded by their sheer power.

nJi Chen was in a good mood as he led them back to his territory.

nWilus came up and said respectfully.

n“My lord, you’re back.”

nHe nodded slightly. “How’s the construction of the new residential area?”

n“The residents’ enthusiasm is high, and the construction progress is rapid. It is estimated that within a day, we will have completed the initial construction. However, the capacity is not sufficient to accommodate the newly joined native tribe.”

n“We only have 10 new residential houses, each capable of housing a maximum of 30 residents, which means we can only accommodate a total of 300 people.”

n“With the native tribe and the existing residents, we have a total of 472 individuals. Even with the makeshift dwellings, there won’t be enough space for everyone.”

n“But 1 have already taken this issue into consideration,” he reassured. “The native tribe will not relocate here all at once; they will be coming in batches. Additionally, 1 will continue to construct more residential houses in the future.”

n“That’s good to hear,” Willus nodded, although his face still showed some concern.

n“Besides that, the food consumption in the territory has significantly increased. The current stockpile of over 6,000 units of food may not last long.” Ji Chen pondered, acknowledging that it was indeed a problem.

n“The native tribe consists of 410 individuals, 640 kobolds, 18 cave miners, 20 female slaves, and the existing residents, totaling 1,130 people.

nIn addition, we have the consumption from the Shallow Sea Murlocs, Naga Warriors, and Elite Pirates.

nEven if each person consumes only 2 units of food per day, it would still require over 2,000 units of food daily.

nWith just over 6,000 units of food in storage, it can sustain us for approximately 3 days.

nWhile we have seen the advantages of having an increased workforce, we must not overlook the issue of food consumption.

nA scarcity of food could severely impact the morale of our residents.

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nIt seems that for the next few days, we must prioritize the search for additional food sources.

nFortunately, some of the native members have been scouting suitable locations on the island for large-scale cultivation of seaweed rice, and we expect to receive updates soon.

nThe island is also abundant in wildlife, particularly in the river valley, where various animals thrive.

nThese animals are well-nourished and plentiful, providing us with ample meat when caught in large numbers.

nThe surrounding sea offers a rich fishing ground, providing an excellent opportunity for the Murlocs to catch fish.

nAnd as a last resort, the kobolds can serve as a viable source of protein…

nHowever, he would not do this unless he had no other choice.

n“I’ll increase the intensity of my hunting these few days. You don’t have to worry.”

nWith his words, Wilus felt relieved. When the lord said there was no need to worry, there truly was no problem.

nThis had been the consistent behavior and speech of their lord, instilling a strong sense of security and trust in them.

nWaving his hand to instruct Wilus to continue supervising the residents’ work, Ji Chen took a short break before venturing out with his troops.

nThey embarked on a hunt across the island to gather food.

nThe beasts and monsters that had fled to other areas now realized something in despair.

nThe terrifying upright ape had returned, accompanied by an even more powerful army.

nThis time, there was nowhere for them to escape.

nFive days ago, they had retreated from the jungle near the sea, and three days ago, they had fled from the southern jungle, thinking they could finally enjoy a peaceful night.

nBut today, as they looked around, the greedy and ruthless upright apes had returned with their army.

nHowever, this island was only so big. Where could they escape to now?

nFrom every corner of the island, their mournful and resentful howls echoed, as if celebrating the birth of the new king of the island.

nAfter a good half day’s hunt, Ji Chen looked at the twenty or so jungle wolf carcasses before him and reviewed today’s harvest. He decided to halt the hunting expedition.

nVarious types of prey, big and small, had yielded around five to six thousand units of food, barely alleviating the food problem in the territory.

nToday’s harvest was sufficient.

nHe glanced up at the sky.

nThe sun had already set below the horizon, and a crescent moon rose slowly.

nSilver moonlight seeped through the gaps in the branches and illuminated the ground.

nThe surrounding insects chirped, their voices resounding loudly in the quiet jungle.

nIt was time to return.

nInstructing his troops to carry the prey on their backs, the group made their way back, fully laden..

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