Chapter 836: Chapter 509: Bezos’s Little Scheme, Descending the Mountain Together

He suddenly remembered something, so he took this opportunity to inform Baron Bezos in advance, like a precautionary measure.

"What’s up? Is there anything that needs attention in the territory?"

Baron Bezos seemed completely unsurprised.

Zong Shen nodded and spoke candidly.

"That’s right, it’ll take about three days."

"I just heard the adults say the entire excavation might take around a week."

"But since the adults are confident in solving the undead resurgence issue."

"Then I’m confident in completing the exploration within two days."

After speaking, Zong Shen stood up directly and moved to the nearby open space.

He flipped his hand and took out a [Magic Energy Drilling Machine].

"I brought two of these drilling machines."

"Combined with your laborers under command, I think two days should be enough."

The tight schedule prompted Zong Shen to disclose the drilling machines.

Upon seeing the drilling machine, Baron Bezos’s face instantly showed a look of ecstasy.

"That’s wonderful, Younger Brother Zong."

"If there are truly two drilling machines, it might really be possible to complete the excavation in just two days."

He first walked to the side of the drilling machine, reaching out to touch its solid metal body.

"Younger Brother Zong, it seems like your storage space artifact isn’t small."

"Being able to fit two drilling machines."

Baron Bezos praised in wonder, to which Zong Shen only responded with a smile and remained silent.

Jokingly speaking, the storage grid isn’t for storage capacity.

No matter how large the drill machine is, it only occupies one grid position.

As for why Zong Shen insists on returning to the territory after two days, the reason is straightforward.

Because twelve o’clock midday two days later marks the arrival of a new challenge.

It’s already the second day after the Frosty Winter Challenge ended, and midday has long passed.

Thus, tomorrow at midday the challenge details will appear.

The day after tomorrow at midday the challenge will officially commence.

And this round of challenges is very likely to be climatically themed.

Based on his experience from the previous two challenges, the duration should be three days.

The interval between challenges seems to be continuously shortening.

But regardless of the situation, Zong Shen has to be present in the territory when the challenge starts.

Firstly, the territory is his foundation for survival.

Secondly, each challenge is an opportunity to enhance strength.

Strictly speaking, the rewards from each of Zong Shen’s challenges are far greater than from exploring any single ruin.

This is the third challenge since landing, and he certainly wouldn’t want to miss it.

After this round of challenges ends, the key checkpoint of arriving after a month will be faced.

Next month, there will be no challenge.

All challenge cycles are calculated based on a seven-day period, which includes an overall cycle from start to end.

However, the actual time of the challenge may not be seven days.

After this monthly phase ends, the no-challenge month begins.

This is known as the non-challenge month.

Once entering the non-challenge month is the period for true development.

At that time not only can the territory develop steadily, but also digest the accumulations from this period.

Zong Shen will also have more autonomy to solve those relic issues.

At the very least, he should first gain substantial control over the vicinity of Azshara City Ruins.

Also, handle the matters concerning the Goblin Tribe and the Greedy Handsome Guy.

Even the banquet journey regarding Lentax Giant City needs to be kept in mind.

In summary, the challenge is very important.

Within this month, as long as more benefits can be obtained from the challenges.

Then in the coming months, the territory will smoothly enter a period of rapid development.

Zong Shen will outstrip other lords by far.

This is the principle of the strong getting stronger.

Though the challenge month is taxing, it impacts the development of the territory and Zong Shen’s exploration.

But in actuality, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

It’s like eating meals, accumulating energy for the future.

When this energy can be released fully, everything will be worth it.

Zong Shen understands this truth very well and thus values each challenge activity.

The matter of the challenge cannot be disclosed to Baron Bezos.

Therefore, matters need to be settled within two days.

To improve excavation efficiency, the best solution is to bring out his [Magic Energy Drilling Machine].

This is a win-win situation, as Baron Bezos is very pleased about it.

The two discussed for a while, by which time the tents were all set up.

It’s just a temporary camp, not worth overly spending thoughts.

However, they need to stay for two or three days, so preparations for camp to rest are necessary.

"Then we shouldn’t delay any longer."

"Descend the mountain right now."

Zong Shen proposed, and after the tents were settled, it was only around four in the afternoon.

They could still catch a wave of excavation.

After all, it’s pitch-black in the tunnel, so nighttime doesn’t matter much.

His proposal received support from Baron Bezos.

All laborers promptly gathered their water bags, carried shovels, and prepared to depart.

Those Tier Four Swordsmen and Rangers were also lined up.

Zong Shen assembled his warriors and decided to descend from the gentle slope on the east cliff top.

Given that the Lion Skeleton Knight was hiding in the western forest, although maintaining a distance.

It’s safer to avoid the western direction as much as possible.

This is regarded as a little precaution from Zong Shen.

As for the Eagle and the airship, they naturally remain on the cliff.

No extra guards are required, the Eagle itself is the best bodyguard.

A large crowd exuberantly followed Zong Shen to begin descending from the eastern gentle slope towards the mountainside.

It was still very bright, and Baron Bezos and Zong Shen were contemplating working extra hours.

So they also brought plenty of torches and vine baskets, suitable for use when entering the cavern.

Zong Shen had previously instructed that everyone would queue quietly to enter the cavern.

This could help reduce the risk of being discovered by the Shallow Water Fishmen.