Cao Xing quickly glanced at the attributes of the two in the snow.
[Mixed-Blood Mercenary: Putana Carson]
[Race: Giant/Human Clan]
[Level: Level 17 (Second Order Elite Level Creature)]
[Life Value: 6860/6860]
[Attack Power: 454~491]
[Skills: Giant Axe Mastery (When using giant axe weapons in battle, increases power by 20% and critical strike rate by 10%)
Shattering Shield Strike (Swings the giant axe to deal 188% heavy strike damage to the enemy. If attacking a shield-bearing unit, adds an additional 50% attack and a 30% chance to knock the enemy's shield away. Cooling time is 40 seconds.)
Barbaric Dance (Swings the giant axe to spin rapidly, dealing continuous 120% damage to all surrounding enemies. Lasts 5 seconds. Cooling time is 3 minutes. After the skill ends, there is a 30% chance of causing self-dizziness for two seconds.)]
[Talent: Half-Giant Bloodline (Life value increases by 20%, defense value decreases by 30%)]
(Description: With half-human, half-giant bloodline, Putana was not welcomed by either side. She had an unpleasant childhood.)
[Seeker: Harold Iceberg]
[Level: Level 15 (Second Order Ordinary Creature)]
[Life Value: 4140/4140]
[Attack Power: 252~277]
[Skills: Frost Hammer (Harold's attack carries frost power, causing an additional 20% elemental damage to the enemy.)
Ice Mountain Heavy Strike (Condenses frost power and gathers it on the weapon, dealing 155% heavy strike damage to all enemies in front and a 50% chance to freeze them for 1~3 seconds.)
Intermediate Forging Mastery (Has rich forging experience, can forge more advanced equipment, and speeds up the forging process by 20%.)]
[Talent: Craftsman (Increases the success rate of forging equipment by 10%)]
(Description: A dwarf also despised by his clan, he focuses solely on books and knowledge.)
Two second-order creatures!
However, upon seeing the dwarf's skills, Cao Xing's eyes lit up!
It was actually a talent with intermediate forging skills.
This signified that Cao Xing finally found a blacksmith!
At this moment, he could not help but exclaim.
The "Land of Hope" territory title was truly powerful!
For the first recruitment, he recruited a second-order elite and an intermediate blacksmith.
At this time, the giant-like woman looked at Cao Xing and then loudly said, "Are you the lord here?"
"Yes, I am Lord Cao Xing. May I know your intentions, you two?"
"We heard the voice of the Wind Elf. It told us you were recruiting here, so we wanted to come and see."
Hearing this, Cao Xing laughed heartily and said, "So, do you two wish to join my territory?"
The giant woman shook her head and said, "Although we need a place to stay, first, we need to observe your territory's strength.
"If your territory is too weak, we will not join."
Cao Xing nodded, understanding that this was normal.
Natives like these all had their own thoughts.
If they were some six or seven-level survivors with no defensive facilities in the entire territory, the territory's strength would seem very weak.
Even if attracting people over, these natives might leave at a glance.
Therefore, to retain people, either he or the territory's strength needed to be strong enough.
At this time, the giant woman spoke stubbornly, "Of course, if you, like other lords, despise my half-giant bloodline and think I am a freak, I can also leave immediately."
However, upon hearing this, Cao Xing directly opened the door.
Upon seeing this scene, even this half-giant woman was somewhat surprised.
She did not expect that Cao Xing would be so decisive, opening the door directly without even asking about their identities.
If someone harbored ill intentions, it could be a big trouble to rush into the territory at this time.
However, what she did not know was that Cao Xing had a system panel that allowed him to directly see their attributes and strength.
Moreover, having finally encountered a blacksmith with forging skills, he certainly would not let them go.
"You two, it's rather cold in the snow outside. Please come inside first."
"You can observe my territory up close and decide whether to stay."
Cao Xing said with a friendly smile.
A confused look appeared in the eyes of the half-giant woman, as if she could hardly believe it.
Moments later, the half-giant woman sighed and said, "You are the most straightforward lord I have ever seen."
After speaking, she led the dwarf Harold inside.
The next moment, they both felt a wave of warmth rushing over them.
Like other newcomers, they could not help but be amazed by the warmth of this territory upon entering.
Half-Giant Putana looked puzzled and muttered softly, "How strange, why is this territory different from others?"
"Even in the territories of barons we've been to, except inside the lord mansion, everywhere else is extremely cold."
The dwarf beside her immediately noticed the central territory's big melting furnace, standing four meters tall with a diameter of over a meter.
The dwarf whispered, "Putana, it seems the heat of this territory comes from that furnace."
"This is truly a magical territory..."
Upon hearing this, realization dawned in Putana's eyes as well.
And Cao Xing said with a smile, "You two, please sit in the tavern first."
Then Cao Xing began to lead the way ahead.
The giant woman, holding the dwarf's hand, followed behind Cao Xing.
The scene looked much like a mother holding her son's hand.
As they walked, they took in the buildings of Cao Xing's territory.