The Shadow Cloak could only hide Cao Xing’s aura, but for some powerful entities, it would still be seen through.
Cao Xing nonchalantly glanced at the other party’s Attribute Panel.
He discovered that this Marita was truly not what she seemed.
As he scanned now, there was still a bunch of question marks!
What did this mean? It meant Marita was at least at the Sixth Tier in strength, over 20 levels higher than Cao Xing!
She was the strongest existence Cao Xing had encountered besides Chinon Dutra!
But he did not show his shock in his expression and instead maintained a faint smile, saying, "I owe it to the kind and beautiful Lady Marita for her help. Without you, I couldn’t have become stronger so quickly."
In this matter, Cao Xing was not being disingenuous.
After all, her [Devouring Demon Box] had indeed been a great help to him.
"Such a sweet talker~"
A hint of a smile appeared on the rather serious face of the lady.
"I have already heard that Lord Cao Xing and your subordinates have won the first and second place in this fishing competition, haven’t you?"
Cao Xing nodded, "Yes."
"Then, as per the rules, you get to choose your competition rewards."
"Will you choose labor or crowns?"
Cao Xing pondered for a moment before saying, "For the first prize, I want those 125 goblin laborers, and for the second prize, I’ll choose the 300,000 crowns."
To Cao Xing, the upgrade from three Second Order Elite Knights was not significant.
Thirty hundred thousand crowns was more substantial.
Marita’s eyelashes fluttered as she listened, then she chuckled, "Very well, let me take Lord Cao Xing to collect your rewards."
To be honest, Cao Xing was also curious about where Marita had hidden these hundred or so goblin laborers.
Saying this, Marita lifted her skirt with both hands and gracefully walked towards the door.
Everyone followed her to the courtyard.
With her extending her fair hands, she clapped them together.
In the next moment, several Moon God Trading House guards emerged from the courtyard behind.
Following them were over a hundred short figures.
This many people quickly filled the small courtyard.
"Lord Cao Xing, these are your rewards."
Having said that, Marita elegantly turned around, her skirt unfurling like a blue rose.
Moreover, Cao Xing caught a faint whiff of fragrance.
However, his gaze was soon drawn to the creatures behind Marita.
They stood about 1.2 meters tall, with skin a dark yellow, pointed ears, and curved noses.
Their eyes held a hint of timidity and caution, bodies tense as if very nervous.
These were the goblin laborers.
Upon seeing Marita, the small goblin laborers respectfully knelt on the ground, "Greetings, Mistress Marita."
Marita, with her left hand supporting her right elbow, continued with elegance, "Lord Cao Xing, this batch of goblin laborers was purchased from the Giant Commerce."
"They are creatures adept at working in caves and underground, especially efficient when excavating those gemstone veins."
"Of course, you must be cautious of these goblins secretly stashing gemstones, those greedy creatures can’t resist hiding them, and they have many methods."
Cao Xing was a bit taken aback hearing this, then laughed.
The goblin laborers looked around with guilty expressions.
Marita continued, "However, after a long period of training, they are fairly obedient."
"Once you take them away and train them further, they can indeed provide significant help."
Cao Xing nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the goblin laborers’ attributes.
[Level: Level 7 (First-tier Ordinary Creature)]
[Life Value: 560/560]
[Attack Power: 37~41]
[Attributes: Power 14, Agility 12, Spirit 9, Constitution 17]
[Skills: Basic Level Mining Mastery (increases mining efficiency by 10%)
Cower (When a goblin laborer is frightened, it enters a cower status, reducing All Attributes by 30%, and stops working)]
[Talent: Laborer (Diligent worker with enduring stamina)]
As the introduction stated, this group of goblins was well-suited for mining.
Of course, arranging them to construct Territory buildings was also possible.
Besides this, goblin laborers had a shortcoming; they were too timid.
If frightened, they would hide and halt their work.
Marita turned and addressed the goblin laborers, "From today onwards, you belong to Lord Cao Xing. You must work well for him, unconditionally obey his orders. Understand?"
The goblin laborers all knelt towards Cao Xing and respectfully said,
"Honored Lord, please treat us kindly..."
Cao Xing nodded, "In my Territory, as long as you obey orders, you shall receive preferential treatment."
The goblin laborers looked at each other upon hearing this.
"We will work hard for you, merciful Lord. May the Earth Cave God bless you..."
Meanwhile, a Moon God Trading House guard brought over a large box.
It jingled as it was filled with crowns.
This was the second prize reward, a total of 300,000 crowns.
Cao Xing received it directly.
The System Prompt appeared.
[The fishing competition ended.]
[Rewards received: 125 First-tier Goblin Laborers, Coins *300,000...]
With the rewards in hand, Cao Xing was in a very good mood.
Coming to Anno River Village this time could be said to have completed three things satisfactorily.
"Thank you, beautiful Lady Marita."