I Become a Landlady in the Game World

This sleep, Zhou Bai felt like she had slept for a long time and in her haziness, smelled the aroma of food. Instinctively, she sniffed and swiftly opened her eyes.

Getting out of bed, she pushed open the simple door and saw the table already full of dishes.

Seeing Zhou Bai getting up, Ding Qiurou hurriedly said, "Awake? Go wash up and you can eat. Your dad has prepared hot water for you."

"Where's dad?" Zhou Bai asked.

Just as Zhou Bai asked, Zhou Zhengping came in from outside, just in time to hear her. "Just finished my shift and was catching up on the situation."

Hearing this, Zhou Bai paused thoughtfully, "What's it like outside?"

After the events of last night, the territory today probably isn't so peaceful, right?

Subconsciously, Zhou Bai looked at her control panel. The Lord Panel had finished upgrading, but before she could take a closer look, Zhou Zhengping's words distracted her.

"Most people are resting in the territory! However, some went out, and after doing so, they discovered that outside had changed," Zhou Zhengping said directly. "The scenery around us has changed."

"Changed?" Zhou Bai was surprised.

"The surroundings used to be just like the old villa area, but after last night it's all different now. We can't find any traces of the past, but on the bright side, the variety of plants around has increased, making it look more like a real world rather than just a game."

In another sense, the entire game seemed to have upgraded, becoming more real.

"Maybe, to the Doomsday Game, a territory that survives its first test, truly begins the game. I should check the content after the system updates; I feel like something is about to happen," Zhou Bai said, her expression filled with urgency.

After the events of last night, Zhou Bai had a preliminary understanding of the cruelty of this Doomsday Game.

She didn't believe the game would just freely give them more resources.

This update must signify that something is about to happen.

Zhou Bai immediately looked at the Lord Panel.

[Territory: Hope Village]

[Level: Level 1 Village (Upgrade)]

[Population: 192/1000]

[Area: 1000 Mu]

[Tax Rate: 10% (adjustable)]

[Wealth: 331 Gold 39 Silver 49 Copper]

[Buildings: Lord Mansion (Level 1), Fence, Basic Blacksmith Shop, Restaurant, Basic Tailor Shop, Level 1 House, Special Building*1, Optional Building*2] (Upgradable Buildings)

[Mall: Exclusive to territory, only provides materials]

[Current Ranking: 192 (Regional Ranking)]

[Territory War: 0/1 (Choose a territory) (Time Limit: 30 days)]

[Note: Territories can only be occupied by Lords, Newbie Protection Period 1 month (Countdown 27 days)]

Just a few more lines of data, but looking at several of them made Zhou Bai's heart jump.

There appeared a ranking, specifically a regional ranking; what about a larger scale? Could it represent the native territories of the game world? Where were they? When would they encounter them? What would they do to them?

Also, Territory War—the data implies that they must choose one territory to battle within 30 days? It seems they can choose the territory, but what if others choose first? So, to avoid meeting stronger ones, should they choose weaker ones early on? Are they already preparing for the territories to battle against each other just as they have started developing?

Every piece of information hidden behind these guidelines kept Zhou Bai, as the Lord, unable to rest easy.

In these brief moments, Zhou Bai's expression changed repeatedly, which Zhou Zhengping and Ding Qiurou both noticed.

"What's wrong?" Zhou Zhengping quickly asked, seeing Xiao Bai's demeanor, the matter seemed significant.

"The updated content shows that the territory must go through a Territory War within a month. The territories that can be chosen are regional territories. Based on the current ranking, they are probably territories built by our Blue Star people. The game seems to be forcing us to battle each other," Zhou Bai said solemnly.

Hearing Zhou Bai's words, Zhou Zhengping's expression also changed, "Did it mention what happens if we fail?"

Zhou Bai shook her head, "We're probably going to find out after the battle."

"This Doomsday Game is just too cruel!" Ding Qiurou couldn't help but say.

But Zhou Zhengping thought deeper. "Maybe this is the norm for the Doomsday Game? It's just getting territories used to it early."

Zhou Bai also realized, sighing deeply, "I had a guess because of his note, which is why I established the Guard Team. I just didn't expect it to come so soon. But now that it's here, we can only adapt to its pace because we don't have the initiative."

"What do you plan to do?" Zhou Zhengping asked.

"Our territory is just three days old, other territories can't be much different, and after a big battle, most of the territories probably won't choose so early. Let's take this time to strengthen our strength!" Zhou Bai spoke earnestly, "As for this matter, we must also let the people of the territory know, so they have time to accept it. If we're unlucky and someone chooses us during this period, we must fight at all costs! Dad, what do you think?"

Although Zhou Bai had ideas, she also wanted to know if her father had any better suggestions?

"Let's do as you suggested," Zhou Zhengping agreed with Zhou Bai's idea.

His daughter had thought things through thoroughly.

As for whether to challenge first, there were pros and cons, he couldn't say for sure. It was better to follow Xiao Bai's cautious approach.

"Alright, let me first check the rewards this time and see if there are any buildings that can quickly enhance our strength!" Zhou Bai immediately thought of the buildings that had yet to be unlocked.

According to the game's rules, if there were dangers facing the territory, there certainly would be opportunities to aid its development.

She had a premonition that the opportunities for the development of the territory were in these buildings.

Looking at the Lord's panel again, Zhou Bai directly opened the section for special buildings.

These were reward buildings after the initial test, tagged with the word "special"; what kind of unique building could it be?

Quickly, the system popped up a building and provided an introduction.

"Dear Host, congratulations, you have drawn a special building: Heroic Spirit Hall."

"Building: Heroic Spirit Hall"

"Level: Level 1"

"Function: Able to summon Heroic Spirits, the Lord can decide whether to employ them. Once employed, Heroic Spirits will serve the territory."

"Usage: 1/per day"

"Dear Host, would you like to spend 100 gold coins, 10,000 units of wood, and 20,000 stone materials to construct the Heroic Spirit Hall?"

Was it for summoning people?

The cost in money was also huge.

Should she spend it?

Of course!

At that moment, Zhou Bai's eyes shone.

From the price alone, one could tell the rarity of this building.

And to summon Heroic Spirits! She had a premonition that the summoned person would definitely help in the development of the territory.

Zhou Bai chose "yes" without hesitation.

Then a building appeared on the territory map, and Zhou Bai chose to place it next to the Lord Mansion.

Next came the optional buildings.

Based on her usual practice, Zhou Bai looked through the buildings she could choose from, many of them she was already familiar with. She was looking to see if there were any new ones.

Sure enough, a quick scan revealed a few new buildings added this time, two of which she urgently needed.

"Basic Military Camp: Can convert residents into soldiers, requires 20 gold coins and various materials to build."

"Basic Watchtower: Allows observation of the territory range, requires 10 gold coins and various materials for construction, can be constructed repeatedly."

After selecting them, Zhou Bai reviewed and purchased the necessary materials and began to unlock them.

"Would you like to spend 20 gold coins, 3,000 units of wood, 3,000 units of stone, and 3,000 units of iron ore to unlock the Basic Military Camp?"

"Would you like to spend 10 gold coins, 500 units of wood, 500 units of stone, and 500 units of iron ore to unlock the Basic Watchtower?"

"Yes."

"The Basic Military Camp is completed; please convert your residents as soon as possible."

"The Basic Watchtower is completed; it can be constructed repeatedly, please confirm the quantity."

For the number of Basic Watchtowers, Zhou Bai directly chose three, one in each direction apart from the back mountain.

Upon placing them again and seeing the new buildings appear on the territory map, Zhou Bai felt much more at ease.

Although the Doomsday Game was tricky, it wasn't entirely without opportunities for life.

It was all about whether one could seize them.

However, from last night to today, she reaffirmed something.

To survive in this game in the future, one must fight, constantly fight!

She had never included the word "fight" in her life's dictionary before, but from today onwards, she had!