I Become a Landlady in the Game World
Chapter 179 - 107: Collective Wisdom and Effort_3

Chapter 179: Chapter 107: Collective Wisdom and Effort_3

Finally, there were the common people, with poor combat abilities and no skills, burdened by the care of both the old and the young. They had no time to rest, for the odd jobs offered by the territory were insufficient to provide for their families. They had no choice but to venture out and struggle doing tasks that did not require much skill.

Among those present, the native residents belonged to this last category, and so far they were the main force behind gathering wood and stone. Such tasks did not require many skills, relying purely on physical strength for collection, which allowed them to earn quite a bit by the end of the day.

Taylor was one of them. With parents, a wife, and children to support, he had no choice but to venture out and struggle.

He had braced himself for the dangers he might encounter, but he had not expected that gathering near the territory of Hope Village would be so safe.

Most Demon Beast Points were regularly swept clean by fixed teams each day. They barely encountered high-level Demon Beasts, and they could deal with the lower-level ones themselves.

What’s more important, the territory would buy all the wood and stone they collected.

In the territories they lived in before, although wood and stone resources were plentiful and the territory would offer the same price, the problem was that even after they collected it, the territory wouldn’t buy it! If someone did buy, it was for 1 copper coin per 10 units.

So in their past territories, the lives of these common folk were tough, and the more they lived, the poorer they became.

It wasn’t that they didn’t want to work hard; it was that their hard work was futile.

"Thank you." Thinking back to those days, Taylor felt a bitterness in his heart, but now that he had arrived at Hope Village, he felt filled with hope once more.

On the scene, not only Taylor but many others hurriedly expressed their gratitude as well.

In their previous territories, the Territory Soldiers would never clear the area for them to safely collect wood and stone.

"Don’t mention it. But although it should be relatively safe here, accidents can still happen, so be sure to pay extra attention to your surroundings when you are gathering."

"Yes, we will! You guys go ahead with your work!" Taylor and others quickly responded.

Seeing this, Zhou Zhengping and Li Xingteng led their team towards the next location.

As they walked away, they caught sight of this information about the territory.

The moment Zhou Zhengping saw it, he understood it was a play staged by Zhou Bai and couldn’t help but find it a bit amusing. However, he also knew that Zhou Bai wouldn’t do this without a reason—there must have been some unexpected development. Still, since there was already a plan, it probably wasn’t a significant problem.

"What? Are you interested?" Zhou Zhengping’s momentary distraction didn’t escape Li Xingteng, who teased him right away.

"I am wondering if Zhou Bai will participate," Zhou Zhengping straightforwardly said.

"She definitely will, and I have a feeling that this position will be hers," Li Xingteng said with certainty.

"Why do you think so?" Zhou Zhengping felt as if Li Xingteng had an unusual confidence in his daughter, and he couldn’t help but wonder if something had given away her plans, raising his suspicions.

"Probably because your daughter is impressive! And her Contribution Value is so high. If I were the territory, I’d like someone like that too. I realized when I was earning Contribution that the more you benefit the territory, the higher the Contribution Value it gives you," Li Xingteng said frankly, "Not to mention, this task was triggered by her; she must have already done something, which naturally gives her a greater advantage."

Listening to this, Zhou Zhengping felt reassured and then added, "I do hope it will be her, and since she’s interested in this position, she will surely give it her all."

"With your niece’s intelligence and capability, she certainly can," Li Xingteng said with a smile.

"If you have any ideas, you can also make suggestions," Zhou Zhengping said directly, the mention of Contribution Value clearly indicating that this task was not just a service for the Acting Village Chief.

"Sure! I have a few suggestions, but I’m more interested in how the territory will handle the plans once they’re made!" Li Xingteng stated, "I want to take a look at the native territory as well."

Their future was bound to be entwined with this world, so naturally, they would want to understand it in its entirety.

Zhou Zhengping didn’t say much more. When the time came, he would follow his daughter’s instructions. He would always be her strongest support.

Yes, he could make some plans as well, lending a hand while also shearing a bit of the territory’s Contribution Value wool.

*

At the solvent cave Iron Ore site.

"According to the territory’s orders, today is your last day of free Mining. You are free now," Victor suddenly said to Yu Ziming and others who were delivering Iron Ore.

Upon hearing this, Yu Ziming was stunned.

They were free?

Freedom had come so suddenly that they were all struggling to grasp it.

"Really?" Yu Ziming asked almost without thinking.