Chapter 2 The Expansion Begins
The next day, when Zhang Pingfan logged in, the entire Pingfan Town was undergoing expansion. However, due to the magnitude of this expansion, very little progress was visible after a single night, and the construction speed was not as fast as he had imagined.
“The speed is a bit slow. What should I do? At this rate, a week won’t be enough!”
Perhaps it was because the player count was too low. Yesterday, there were only a little over a hundred players.
Because of the village expansion, most players who could log in today had done so in the morning.
With the influx of these players, the expansion speed finally picked up. However, Zhang Pingfan still felt that this speed would not allow the task to be completed within the stipulated timeframe.
Throughout the morning, the expansion speed of Pingfan Town left Zhang Pingfan somewhat dissatisfied.
“Master, we’ve encountered some difficulties!”
Dou Youyou walked up to Zhang Pingfan.
The NPCs hired for the previous expansion of Pingfan Town had long since left, but the players possessed their own skills.
Therefore, the players knew well what they should be doing and how to do it.
However, they had now encountered a problem.
“What’s the issue?”
“The city wall construction has hit a major snag. We players seemingly lack the ability to build such towering walls. Furthermore, the entire village’s construction is relatively slow. Due to the vast expansion scope and our insufficient numbers!”
Even Dou Youyou could see that completing the task within the designated time was impossible. This was truly troublesome.
“It’s alright. You and Zhao Xin arrange the work here, and I’ll go to Pingjiang City to take a look!”
“Understood!”
Zhang Pingfan found the Lord of Pingjiang City and directly stated his purpose without any pleasantries.
“If the master requires artisans, there’s no problem here. Pingjiang City can deploy all its artisans, but completing it within a week is unlikely.”
Zhang Pingfan fell silent. If even the artisans from Pingjiang City couldn't complete the task within the specified time, just how perverted was this quest?
“What if we add in the people from the other two city lords?”
The Lord of Pingjiang City shook his head and said, “That would likely still not be enough. According to the blueprints provided by the master, this is clearly a construction project on the scale of a main city. Even if we gather all the artisans from the three cities, it would take at least half a month!”
This was it. Even with all the artisans combined, it would take at least half a month. Was this quest destined for failure?
Seeing Zhang Pingfan’s gloomy expression, the Lord of Pingjiang City dared not say more.
“Are there any other solutions? I need to resolve this issue within a week!”
“Yes, the Dwarf Kingdom! The Dwarves are renowned artisans throughout the continent. If they were to join, the time required to build the main city would be significantly shortened!”
Although he didn’t know where the Dwarf Kingdom was located, he had at least found a lead.
“Where is the Dwarf Kingdom?”
“Does the master know of Barbarian City?”
Zhang Pingfan nodded, but a sense of foreboding washed over him.
“Not long ago, Xiao Hei just told me that the Dwarf Kingdom is in Barbarian City?”
The Lord of Pingjiang City shook his head and said, “No, it’s in an even higher-level main city!”
This was truly hopeless. He couldn’t even reach Barbarian City, let alone a higher-level main city.
“Your words are as good as saying nothing. I still can’t reach such advanced main cities!”
The Lord of Pingjiang City was somewhat surprised that his master was so powerful, yet still unable to reach higher-level main cities. Was he restricted by something?
“If the master cannot go, I can act on your behalf. However, with my current capabilities, going to the Dwarf Kingdom would likely not yield favorable results.”
Zhang Pingfan sighed, “Which main city does the Dwarf Kingdom belong to?”
“The Dwarf Kingdom is located on the borders of the Middle-earth Empire. The strongest of the Dwarves is a peak ninth-tier War God. I am no match for him, let alone asking for artisans from their side!”
Zhang Pingfan was somewhat disappointed. A peak ninth-tier War God was clearly not someone the Lord of Pingjiang City could deal with.
“Is this the only solution currently?”
“Yes, the only way is to travel to the Dwarf Kingdom in the Middle-earth Empire. Your subordinate is willing to try!”
Zhang Pingfan glanced at the Lord of Pingjiang City.
You are only a ninth-tier early-stage War God. Challenging a peak ninth-tier War God is suicidal!
“Forget it, I don’t want you to die yet!”
The Lord of Pingjiang City was somewhat touched!
“Master, please rest assured. I only need to bring one helper!”
“Who? The Lord of Haibin City or the Lord of Seven Stars City? Your combat power is basically the same. Xiao Hei? That should not be enough either!”
The Lord of Pingjiang City shook his head and said, “Neither. If Lord Ritian is willing to accompany me, the success rate will be very high!”
“Ritian? That lecherous dog?”
“Yes!”
Zhang Pingfan pondered, with so many treasures on Ritian, perhaps it could actually be useful.
“Well, there’s no time to delay. Let’s depart now! Return to Pingfan Town with me!”
“Understood!”
Back in the small courtyard, Zhang Pingfan kicked Ritian, who was sleeping soundly on the ground.
“Lecherous dog, get up and work!”
Ritian, who was having a sweet dream, was woken up and was furious. He was about to lash out when he saw Zhang Pingfan and immediately deflated!
“Woof!” Ritian let out a reluctant bark!
The Lord of Pingjiang City said respectfully, “Lord Ritian, your subordinate requests that you accompany me to the Dwarf Kingdom to invite Dwarf artisans for the master, to build Pingfan Town!”
Zhang Pingfan said, “Did you hear that? Get up and work for me. If you don’t bring back the artisans, you can wait to be made into dog meat hotpot when we return!”
Hearing ‘dog meat hotpot,’ Ritian immediately bristled.
With Ritian’s unwilling barks, Ritian and the Lord of Pingjiang City finally set off.
Zhang Pingfan didn’t understand why the Lord of Pingjiang City insisted on bringing Ritian along. Could it be that Ritian really had a way to deal with a peak ninth-tier War God?
Perhaps that peak ninth-tier War God liked petting dogs???
It must be, otherwise, why would he bring a lecherous dog?
Leaving Pingfan Town, Ritian and the Lord of Pingjiang City, one person and one dog, arrived at the Lord’s Mansion of Pingjiang City.
“Lord Ritian, the master’s project is urgent, we cannot delay!”
Ritian actually spoke.
“I know, stop rushing me. Such useless beings, and yet they still need me to personally come forward!”
“Lord Ritian, that is the Middle-earth Empire, after all. There’s truly no other way, so we can only ask Lord Ritian to step in!”
“Hmph, this trip back and forth will consume a lot of my energy. Without a female companion by my side, it will be difficult for me to complete the task on time!”
Lord of Pingjiang City: It’s okay if you can’t complete this task, but I have matters to attend to! Just say it if you want female companionship.
“Lord Ritian, please rest assured. I will immediately select the best dancers from my Pingjiang City for you!”
Ritian grinned lecherously, “A promising subordinate indeed!”
Not long after, Ritian was held in the arms of an NPC woman, his dog head constantly nuzzling against the immense mounds in her chest. Together with the Lord of Pingjiang City, they stepped into the teleportation array.
Seeing Ritian’s blissful expression, if Zhang Pingfan were to know, he would likely administer a thorough beating.