I Become a Landlady in the Game World

Similarly, the final blow to the Demon Beasts was also delivered by Zhou Bai, who not only gained a lot of Experience Points but also acquired a good amount of resources.

[Congratulations, Host, for killing a lv.3 Demon Rat, you have obtained rice*3, Rat Meat*3, Rat Skin*3, Experience Points*30, copper coin*30.]

[Congratulations, Host, for killing a lv.3 Demonic Chicken, you have obtained rice*3, chicken meat*3, feathers*3, Experience Points*30, copper coin*30.]

[... dropped home shoes.]

[... dropped a coat.]

[...]

Gradually, other special items began to drop, each one exciting the family of three immensely.

At least with the coats and shoes, they could now alternate what they wore.

When resources were scarce, everything was a treasure.

And with such a sweep of monsters, time flew by rapidly, and Zhou Bai's level reached 5.

[Dear Host, your level has reached lv.5, meeting upgrade condition 3.]

[Upgrade conditions 1, 2, and 3 have been met, please return to your territory to promote soon.]

Upon receiving the message that he could promote, and noticing the sky growing darker, with the number of Demon Beasts increasing and becoming more condensed, Zhou Bai quickly informed his parents, and the family of three hurried back to their territory.

**

In the open space of the territory, people had already lit a huge bonfire, and most gathered around it, some trading items, some setting up smaller fires to roast meat, while others had a small stone stove simmering soup, the aroma spreading and sketching hints of warmth.

Zhou Bai couldn't help but marvel internally.

Humans' adaptability is indeed the strongest!

Later, the three of them also moved closer to the bonfire, especially since the evening brought a significant drop in temperature.

Beside the bonfire, Li Xingteng looked at the family returning so late, a hint of surprise in his eyes, and he spoke directly, "You can stay by the fire, but you need to help supply some wood."

"No problem," Zhou Zhengping stood out and asked, "How much do we need to give?"

"Ten units per person would do, and we'll add more if it's not enough."

Zhou Zhengping didn't say much, just delivered the wood, and after seeing others set up stone stoves and pots, he went forward to inquire about trades.

When he returned, he quickly set up a small stove himself, "Some people have managed stone materials; let's make something to eat as well."

"I'll do it," Ding Qiurou hurriedly said, her passion for creating delicious food meant that even before the apocalypse, though they had money, she always cooked herself.

"Just take it easy," Zhou Zhengping stepped up to help, turning to Zhou Bai.

He knew he was intentionally giving her some downtime to deal with the territory's affairs.

Zhou Bai didn't decline, finding a spot by the fire pile and sat down, feeling the warmth coming off it relaxed her entirely. Just being outside, she had kept an eye on everything around them, always tense, but back in the territory, she could finally feel at ease.

Once seated, she eagerly opened the territory's control panel.

[Territory: Hope Village]

[Level: Level 0 Village (Upgrade)]

[Population: 102/100]

[Tax Rate: 10% (Adjustable)]

[Wealth: 80 Gold 12 silver 33 copper]

[Buildings: Lord Mansion (Level 1), Fence, Basic Blacksmith Shop, Restaurant]

[Mall: Exclusive to territory, only provides materials]

[Current Ranking: ***]

[Note: The territory can only be occupied by the Lord, Newbie Protection Period 1 month]

The system notification regarding promotion was particularly noticeable.

[The territory has met the promotion conditions, do you wish to upgrade from Level 0 Village to Level 1 Village?]

"No."

Although eager to upgrade, Zhou Bai resisted; they had just returned, and immediate upgrading could raise suspicions. She preferred to take it slow.

After calming down, Zhou Bai focused on the buildings listed.

Clicking on the Lord Mansion, she saw it had acquired quite a stock of resources, all traded by the residents—hundreds of units of wood and stone, various furs, linen, and very little food, clearly indicating everyone understood the importance of filling their bellies.

Zhou Bai was not one to refuse resources, continuing her policy of unlimited purchasing.

She felt these would all be of use sooner or later.

Next were the Basic Blacksmith Shop and the restaurant.

The Iron Axes in the Blacksmith Shop were sold out; the first batch of ten, and already Zhou Bai had put up another ten, all sold out too. Estimating the numbers, she placed 30 more on the rack.

As for the steamed buns, Zhou Bai posted another 200.

Once that was sorted, Zhou Zhengping and Ding Qiurou also finished preparing food.

One bowl of roasted meat, one bowl of meat soup, along with a few steaming buns, the family of three enjoyed their dinner.

After eating their fill and as the night completely fell, the Blacksmith Shop and the restaurant had both closed, disappointing those who had hoped to spend the night inside, and more people squeezed in by the bonfire.

Once things quieted down, many just stared into the fire, expressionless, void of sleep.

Who could sleep in such conditions!

"I wonder what's happening outside now that it's dark?" someone suddenly asked, his voice stark against the night's silence.

Many listened and looked out into the darkness, where the light was swallowed whole, nothing visible, fear unwittingly rising.

They were all pondering the same matter.

The suddenness of the Doomsday Game had them all considering how to find a safe place during the day.

They found the place, but other problems soon followed.

Is this territory safe? How long can it shelter them? Are there other territories?

What about their family and friends? Are they still alive? Had they also found territories?

Could the environment outside worsen, making it necessary for them to fight Demon Beasts?

...

So many issues to consider!

With their thoughts in disarray, sinking into their private worlds, Zhou Bai, with her most beloved family members by her side and carefree, felt the timing was right. She opened the Lord panel, ready to promote the territory!

This time, facing the system's notification, Zhou Bai chose "Yes" without hesitation.