Chapter 774: Chapter 550: The Dark Clouds of the [Temple of Greed] Will Ultimately Envelop the World_3
These snowwaters converge into a river about 100 meters wide, majestically flowing into the lake.
Due to the river frequently freezing, navigation conditions here are relatively poor.
Nonetheless, according to geography experts, although this isn’t the best start per “Civilization 5” game standards, the terrain here is excellent, with minerals, water, and mountains.
Everyone excitedly looked down from the viewing platform. They saw a unique arctic forest scene, primarily consisting of pine and cypress trees, resembling an ink wash painting, with snowflakes crystallized on the branches, exuding a cold charm.
Some trees have needle-shaped or linear leaves, with small leaf areas that prevent water evaporation, some have thick cuticles or wax, and others are covered in thick hair, effectively preventing moisture loss. Occasionally, a fuzzy animal leaps between the trees, it seems to be a squirrel?
Moreover, birds produce splendid sounds.
Even, several kilometers away, there is a natural hot spring, where expedition members have already set up an initial base.
Truly a natural tourist resort!
“Ahem… everyone, don’t be too impulsive!” Lu Yuan had to step forward and say a few words, “Folks, firstly, we will be residing here for an extended time, so we must protect the ecological environment!”
“The trees here grow very slowly. Each big tree might be hundreds of years old, and the ecosystem is relatively fragile! Therefore, rigorous scientific investigation is necessary before tourism can be developed.”
“The forest effectively resists the cold winds from the North, serving as a natural barrier.”
“I’ve heard of civilizations that cut down nearby forests for warmth, but even if this is a geothermal area, without the forest barrier, it remains cold all year round.”
“It’s already very cold, Great Commander!” the crowd shouted, “We won’t cut down the trees!”
“We just want to have a snowball fight!”
“Don’t think I don’t know your good ideas, there’s snow in the city too, stay put!”
Miss Conch slyly formed a snowball and threw it at Lu Yuan’s head.
Lu Yuan shivered from the cold: “Who’s the vile one who did this?”
“It’s me!” “It’s me!” Many responded, frantically forming snowballs.
“Rebellious descendants!” Lu Yuan shouted.
People joyously split into several teams, engaging in a snowball fight, with laughter filling the air.
Green Grass City started a new round of major construction.
Meanwhile, subtle changes were occurring in various geothermal zones in the Northern Territory.
“Breaking news, breaking news, the Lücao Trading Market is officially under construction. It’s a powerful technological civilization, possibly stronger than the Dwarf Clan, owning a vast amount of goods.”
“The exchange rate between Civilization Points and Spirit Essence is as high as 1:50, five times that of the Dwarf Clan!”
In a distant cave within a geothermal belt.
A bell rang “ding-ding-ding”, producing a sharp voice.
This was an Extraordinary Item called the “Goblin Bell,” rumored to have been found by the Goblin Clan’s Great Chief Brendan Digging Graves, who unearthed the tomb of an Ancient craftsman, discovering how to craft this Communication Bell.
“Goblin Bell” greatly enhanced the information exchange speed in the Northern Territory.
“Stronger than the Dwarf Clan, what nonsense?” The owner of the rough voice, drunk, “What’s Green Grass? What?”
“It’s a market where everything is for sale.” The bell sounded.
“Green Grass City, never heard of it, this useless race, do they deserve it?!” The voice became even rougher, “I’ll use the Wolf Fang Club to rob them fiercely.”
Everyone else laughed heartily: “Chief, you’re drunk!”
Thanks to innate racial advantages, its members can grow up to 10 meters tall!
With tough skin, immense strength, capable of reaching Level 10 life status, an Extraordinary Level other intelligent beings lack.
Unfortunately, the One-eyed Clan has a huge appetite.
The impoverished Northern Territory, with limited environmental capacity, cannot sustain many people.
Although their entire territory is large, only over ten thousand people scrape moss, eat dirt, munch tree bark, yet remain hungry.
Above that, people starve.
The Goblin Clan’s liaison wickedly said: “One-eyed Brother, they absolutely deserve it! They have Level 12 Insect Soldiers!”
“Moreover, they welcome challenges from various races; losing bears no punishment, winning brings rewards.”
Immediately, the entire cave filled with heavy breathing.
The war-loving One-eyed Clan was intrigued.
The Goblin liaison continued: “One-eyed Brother, Green Grass City came from outside the Northern Territory. They offer a good price, 1 Spirit Essence can exchange for 50 million tons of grain.”
“1 Civilization Point can exchange for 50 Spirit Essence. 1 Spirit Essence… uh, 5000 million tons of grain.”
The intoxicated Great Chief counted on his fingers, having some difficulty calculating.
“Go, let’s take a look and bring some supplies over.”
“…Level 12 life, huh… I’ll see if there’s any exaggeration!” The tallest giant, without much preparation, picked up a Wolf Fang Club and confidently embarked on the journey.
One-eyed Clan, ten thousand kilometers away.
Another new race, Hongxiang Clan.
Not as rough, everyone gathered in a tall concrete building, seriously discussing.
“Is the news passed by the Goblins reliable?”