Chapter 283: Territory Recovery, Equipment Cleaning
After the Burrow Challenge ends, gathering enough Extraction Value will become quite difficult.
So far, relying on the number of monsters in the Burrow Challenge, he has killed 7 Burrow Heroes and many Burrow Monsters. This has only gained him 8 Strength Attributes; he still needs over 300 points to complete the new 1500 Extraction Value.
If the Burrow Challenge ends and the Burrow Monsters and Burrow Heroes disappear, it will not be easy for Zong Shen to gather another round of Extraction Value.
Unless he attacks tribe forces like the Spider Web Monster Race or the Goblin Tribe.
Otherwise, just by killing the Commander Level or Overlord Level monsters while exploring, even if you gather all of them and put them in front of him to kill, it still wouldn't be enough for a few rounds of Extraction Value.
Only challenges like the Burrow Challenge, led by the Lord System as a community challenge, are the best opportunities to grind for Extraction Value. Missing it would be unjust!
Zong Shen has a clear plan for this; if the Burrow Challenge is managed well, it's a strongman's welfare show, able to greatly improve development progress and strength.
After handling matters in the courtyard, Zong Shen left the territory while thinking.
Under the effect of the Vitality Spring from the Vitality Totem (Blue) in the territory, everyone's Energy can receive a certain recovery bonus.
He went directly to the stable and brought out the Old Traveling Horse.
This Old Horse wanted to nuzzle him affectionately when it saw Zong Shen, but as soon as its head got closer, it caught the unpleasant smell from him and disdainfully snorted.
Zong Shen chuckled, mounted the Old Traveling Horse, and headed north of the territory, planning to wash his equipment by the creek, especially the glove that touched the Kodo Beast's feces, which was particularly smelly.
Besides the gloves, the Battle Helmet, Armor, War Boots, and even the Dragon Turtle Backpack all needed a thorough cleaning.
Under the night sky, Zong Shen rode the Old Traveling Horse alone towards the north. After traveling two to three kilometers, he could see the creek, which wasn't far from the territory, and a bit further north was the Burrow Frontline.
By the creek, groups of warriors were also washing up. Before the bathhouse was built, this was the "bathroom" for most male warriors in the territory.
As for the female warriors, they enjoyed the privilege of using the Hot Spring Cottage.
Zong Shen reached the creekside and placed the Old Traveling Horse to the side.
In the moonlight, over a dozen robust men were wiping their bodies in the creek.
On the banks, the Giant Wolves of the Wolf Cavalry were lazily lying on the grass pasture.
There were also piles of equipment like Armor, Shields, and Sabres alongside the creek.
Those bathing in the creek were mainly parts of the Wolf Cavalry, along with Gun and Shield Warriors, and Druids.
"Hey everyone! Hold on a moment!"
"Let me wash my equipment first, and then you can continue."
"The equipment stinks today, and I wouldn't want to ruin your bathing mood."
Zong Shen shouted, and all the warriors recognized it as the voice of their Lord.
"Lord, you go ahead."
"We don't mind."
The warriors cordially agreed.
Without much hesitation, they all stepped back to the shore as Zong Shen requested.
Only then was Zong Shen satisfied and removed his equipment, stripping even his undergarments, tossing them aside.
His old undergarments were so infused with the smell they had to be discarded.
He changed into a fresh set; these basic undergarments could be made with certain tailoring skills and were available in the Market at a reasonable price. Zong Shen had several in stock.
Once changed, Zong Shen, holding his equipment in one hand and the discarded undergarment in the other, leisurely crouched by the creek, carefully washing each piece, scrubbing off the slime, flesh bits, pus, and dirt.
After washing each item, he placed it aside to dry, until he came to the Protective Thick Hide Gloves, which emitted an overpowering odor that hit his nose fiercely.
"Ugh!"
Zong Shen submerged the gloves into the creek, and the odor finally began to weaken.
"I really can't imagine how those Orcs raising Kodo Beasts manage to live."
"Or perhaps those Orcs don't have a sense of smell?"
He complained while enduring the stench to scrub the gloves.
...
Meanwhile, in the southern part of the continent, in the Sarand Sultanate, within a large forested area in the kingdom's southwest, stood an ancient, grand city.
Though this place belonged to the lands of the Sarand Sultanate, it was an enclave occupied by the ancient Orc Race. These robust Green-skinned Orcs resided here, constructing the giant city Orgrimmar, one of the few Orc Giant Cities on the continent.
Even the Sarand Sultanate doesn't wish to provoke them, allowing their occupation of this region with a blind eye, and both sides co-exist peacefully.
The Orc Race has other forces, spread across the continent, even appearing in the ice fields. The Orc Race has its own culture, belonging to humanoid creatures, entirely green-skinned, with features rougher than humans, and with tusks jutting out, they believe in primitive Shamanic practices.
Green-skinned Orcs are the main lineage of the Orc Race. In addition, there are numerous branches, such as the Fox Orcs who worship the Fox Totem, Rabbit Orcs who worship the Rabbit Totem, Eagle Orcs who worship the Raptor Totem, and Minotaurs who live on the grasslands. These branches, whether in appearance or customs, differ distinctly from the Green-skinned Orcs.
These branch lineages were incorporated into the Orc Race lineage after successive unions and annexations in the Ancient Era.
In the legends of this continent, Orcs are said to be the true indigenous people of this land, while other races arrived from other realms or emerged out of unique opportunities.
At this moment, just outside Orgrimmar City, in a nearby depression, enclosed by logs, where there are over a thousand large Kodo Beasts wandering about.
This is the largest Kodo Beast pasture of the Orc Race, guarded by hundreds of strong Orc Warriors, along with some Orc Shamans dressed in Shaman Robes and wearing strange Totem Masks, dealing with the Kodo Beast's feces.
The Totem Mask can generate a unique Magic Position, isolating the stench of the Kodo Beast's feces.
"Ah-choo!"
One of the Orcs suddenly sneezed.
"What's wrong, Lambros?"
Another curious Orc asked.
The Orc named Lambros shook his head.
"Not sure, just suddenly felt a tickle in my nose..."
"Let's hurry up; once the feces are cleared, we can rest."
...
By the creek, Zong Shen muttered complaints as he finished cleaning the gloves.
With all the equipment cleaned, the washed-off grime flowed downstream.
"Alright lads, you can continue!"
Zong Shen waved, then started picking up the equipment, shaking off the water, and putting them on piece by piece.
Even though it wasn't far from the territory, Zong Shen remained vigilant, feeling secure only in his equipment.
After donning the slightly damp equipment, Zong Shen mounted the Old Traveling Horse again; the smell on him was much better now.
Leisurely riding the Old Traveling Horse back to the territory, Zong Shen tethered the horse in the stable and quickly walked towards the Hot Spring Cottage, where he found three Female Hunters guarding outside.
Noticing it was Zong Shen, they hesitantly reached out to block his way.
"Who's inside, is it Luna?"
Zong Shen asked curiously.
The three Female Hunters awkwardly nodded.
"Ah, no problem then, don't stop me."
Zong Shen cheerfully pushed their hands aside and boldly approached the Hot Spring Cottage.
Cautiously pushing the wooden door, he opened a crack, squeezing inside sideways.
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