I Become a Landlady in the Game World

At this moment, Zhou Bai looked at the dwindling red dots on the screen, then glanced at over eighty application forms, and couldn't help but raise her eyebrows slightly. She had anticipated that forming a guard team for the territory would attract people, but she had not expected the appeal to be this great.

At this moment, she was increasingly glad that she had hidden her identity and decided to continue keeping it a secret.

If everyone knew that she was the Lord, they might have had reservations about joining the guard team, but with the territory's name, everyone would be eager to join.

Thinking this, Zhou Bai began reviewing the applicants' information.

In fact, becoming residents of Hope Village gave Zhou Bai, as the Lord, access to their personal attributes.

Zhou Bai had not paid attention before, but this time, wanting to select guards, she thought she would thoroughly investigate. She hadn't expected that after she issued the recruitment task, the Lord panel would arrange this information, making everyone's data clearly visible to her.

And her eyes were instantly drawn to the top two names.

[Name: Zhou Zhengping]

[Race: Human Race]

[Level: lv.2]

[Identity: Hope Village Resident]

[Life Value: 90/100]

[Attributes: Constitution (9/10), Intelligence (7/10), Agility (8/10), Defense (8/10)]

[Talent: Combat]

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[Name: Li Xingteng]

[Race: Human Race]

[Level: lv.3]

[Identity: Hope Village Resident]

[Life Value: 90/100]

[Attributes: Constitution (7/10), Intelligence (7/10), Agility (7/10), Defense (7/10)]

[Talent: Leadership]

Her eyes swept further down, and by comparison, Zhou Bai clearly saw that her father and Li Xingteng's data far surpassed that of other residents, standing out impressively.

While the other residents' physical data might not have been as good as theirs, they displayed different talents, some of which were quite unique. For instance, her mother's talent was management, which explained her capability in handling both internal and external affairs proficiently.

Immediately, Zhou Bai couldn't help but speak to Zhou Zhengping, "Dad, you should also join this guard team! I hereby appoint you as the captain of the guard team."

Her father was qualified for this without any nepotism.

Moreover, for a territory's armed forces, it was essential to have trusted people in it. Without any mishaps, she would later need to formally establish an army camp; with her father taking the lead, it would ease their days in the territory. Additionally, her mother could also live openly and freely.

In order to conceal her identity as the Lord, they needed to keep a low profile, but that didn't mean her parents had to constantly sacrifice for her sake. She still hoped her parents could live better days in the territory.

Zhou Zhengping looked at Zhou Bai's excited expression and asked curiously, "What happened?"

Zhou Bai briefly explained about the data.

Zhou Zhengping's attention immediately focused on Li Xingteng's data, recalling his own probing from the previous night. After a brief consideration, he agreed, then looked at Ding Qiurou beside him and furrowed his brows, "What about you and your mother?"

If he joined the guard team, he would have less time for free movement, and he was not at ease leaving them alone outside.

"I'll level up with Xiao Bai; I can handle it," Ding Qiurou quickly said.

Zhou Bai glanced at Ding Qiurou and directly said, "Mom, just stay in the territory! I have the Lord's map, and with my high level and robust health, I can handle myself alone!"

Ding Qiurou frowned, her instinct was to refuse.

However, Zhou Bai intercepted her, "Mom, your physical attributes are relatively low. Yesterday, whether gathering or killing demon beasts, it was all very exhausting for you. We wouldn't want you to suffer this hardship unless it was to increase your level. Now that there's a new direction, it's good for you to be in the territory. You can also help me keep an eye on the situation and manage our rear well. When Dad has time to rest, we can bring you out to level up."

While reviewing the information just now, she had understood that the territory didn't need everyone to be a warrior. People with different physical aptitudes could take different paths.

Zhou Zhengping thought Zhou Bai made a lot of sense. Yesterday, his wife's palms had developed several blisters from helping, and it pained him to see her work so hard, not used to such hardships.

He quickly agreed, "Let's follow Xiao Bai's plan! It's a sensible arrangement and won't delay our leveling too much."

Seeing their insistence, Ding Qiurou no longer refused, "Okay, I'll take good care of our territory's rear."

Ding Qiurou had also started planning what to do next in her mind.

After deciding, Zhou Bai began selecting candidates for the guard team.

The system's ranking was based purely on combat strength, but the guard team required more than just fighting prowess.

Zhou Bai picked candidates, discussing and finalizing the choices with Zhou Zhengping. She even added the team members Zhou Zhengping wanted. She decided to divide the team into two groups, taking turns guarding the territory, allowing one group to undertake other tasks while one group guarded.

After confirming, Zhou Bai made his selections on the control panel.

After the selection was complete, a new notification popped up on the page.

"Dear Host, you have chosen the personnel for your Guard Team. Please provide exclusive clothing and weapons for your Guard Team. Would you like to purchase them?"

After pondering for a moment, Zhou Bai chose "Yes." These were future combatants after all; it was alright to give them some benefits.

Following that, the mall brazenly opened up right in front of Zhou Bai.

"Item: Leather Armor Three-Piece Set Diagram"

"Introduction: Essential for making Leather Armor Three-piece Set (jacket, trousers, boots)"

"Purchase Price: 10 silver coins"

"Selling Price: 20 silver coins"

"Note: Reusable"

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"Item: Long Spear Diagram"

"Introduction: Essential for making Long Spear"

"Purchase Price: 50 silver coins"

"Selling Price: 1 gold coin"

"Note: Reusable."

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"Dear Host, in view of your care for the Guard Team, the system rewards you with new products, Leather Armor Three-piece Set (Green) and Long Spear (Bronze). After purchasing the materials, they can be crafted at the tailor shop and blacksmith shop. Upon successful crafting, the shops may add these items to their inventory."

"Crafting the Leather Armor Three-piece Set requires Leather Armor Three-Piece Set Diagram*1, Iron Ore*1, Beast Skin*10, Linen*2."

"Crafting the Long Spear requires Iron Ore*10, Wood*20."

Zhou Bai hadn't expected to fortuitously add two new products to his territory, and of course, he bought them without hesitation.

These past two days, he had indeed noticed the benefits brought about by product circulation.

He spent a lot, but as long as he sold them, he made a profit. He also found the joy of managing the territory.

Under these circumstances, he was willing to part with this initial amount of capital.

Moreover, having bought wood and beast skin over the past two days, he had accumulated quite a stock of these materials. And by not needing to purchase these from the system, the sly merchant, he saved a considerable amount of money which made buying even more pleasing.

After buying the materials, both the blacksmith shop and the tailor shop each added a new item.

Zhou Bai first purchased 20 sets, then stocked 10 sets on the shelves.

He then packaged the items into the Guard Team gift bag, and the system immediately sent out the employment notices to the selected individuals.

Zhou Zhengping was the first to receive the notice.

"Congratulations, after careful selection, you have become a member of the Guard Team and have been appointed as the captain of the Guard Team. Please gather your teammates as soon as possible. The list is as follows: Feng Lezhi, Quan Ziqiang..."

"Congratulations, you have received the Guard Team gift bag, 'Leather Armor Three-piece Set (Green)', 'Long Spear (Bronze)'."

Upon reading the content and looking at Zhou Bai, who raised an eyebrow, she remarked, "You really are generous!"

He didn't even realize that he no longer showed the pained expression that used to come with spending money.

He really has grown!

But then again, apart from bearing the heavy responsibility of a territory, having such a territory and managing it well can make a Lord's life better in this Doomsday Game.

It seems, with the development of the territory, his daughter was gradually finding a balance between the territory and her personal interests.

Great!

Receiving Zhou Zhengping's meaningful glance, Zhou Bai laughed confidently. She was well aware that her dad could see through her little schemes, but what of it? Couldn't a person have their own unique hobbies?

Zhou Zhengping couldn't help but ruffle Zhou Bai's hair, saying directly, "After receiving the notice, those people will probably come to look for me. I'm off to get busy."

"Alright, Mom and I will just walk around the territory," Zhou Bai responded.

Thereafter, Zhou Zhengping headed toward the more crowded area.

Once Zhou Zhengping had left, Ding Qiurou also casually stroked her, "Xiao Bai is really adorable!"

Zhou Bai: "..."

—Does she still need to maintain the dignity of a Lord???

But honestly, she was indeed getting more accustomed to the profession of being a Lord.