Lin Feng waved his hand and strode into the foyer of the Lords Mansion.

The first floor was a conference hall, spacious and bright. In the center sat a massive long table, surrounded by a dozen chairs.

A large map hung on the wall, depicting the terrain of Qingmu County and its surroundings.

Lin Feng glanced at it and said to the people behind him, "Wait here for a moment. I'm going up to the second floor to take a look."

Zhao Hu nodded. "Rest assured, Lord. We'll wait here."

Lin Feng went up the stone stairs to the second floor alone.

The second floor was a corridor with several doors on either side. At the end of the corridor was a tightly closed wooden door.

There were faint energy fluctuations on the door—the unique aura of a territory core.

Lin Feng walked to the door and gave it a push.

The door opened.

Inside was a small room with simple furnishings.

Floating on the wall opposite the door was a crystal about the size of a human head, milky white and emitting a soft glow.

The territory core of the former Baigui County.

Lin Feng stepped forward and reached out to touch the crystal.

It felt warm and moist to the touch, like holding a mass of warm liquid.

In the next second, countless pieces of information flooded into his mind like a tide.

【Unclaimed territory core detected...】

【Scanning...】

【Scan complete. This core originally belonged to Baigui County of Sakura Country. It is now in an unclaimed state due to defeat in a territorial war.】

【Current Lord: Lin Feng (Great Xia · Beacon Fire Town) meets the requirements for acquisition.】

【Do you wish to take over this territory and its subordinate villages and towns?】

【After acquisition, this territory will become a subordinate territory of Beacon Fire Town. All resources, buildings, and original residents will belong to you.】

【Note: You may rename the territory.】

A faint smile slowly spread across Lin Feng's lips.

He didn't hesitate and thought to himself:

"Acquire. New name—Qingmu County."

The orb of light suddenly burst with a blinding radiance, enveloping the entire room and his whole body.

Information flooded in again.

【Acquiring...】

【Acquisition complete.】

【Congratulations, Lord Lin Feng. You have successfully acquired the former Baigui County and its subordinate villages and towns.】

【New name in effect: Qingmu County】

【Obtained:】

—-county-level territory × 1 (Qingmu County)

—-town-level territory × 1 (Heiyan Town)

—-village-level territory × 1 (Hupan ➤ NоvеⅠight ➤ (Read more on our source) Village)

—-Original resident population × 8,700

—-Various resource warehouses × several

—-Various buildings × several

The light gradually faded.

Lin Feng opened his eyes, a sharp gleam flashing within them.

Eight thousand seven hundred residents, a town, a village, and a territory of over twenty thousand square li.

He looked down at his hands, then out the window at the city that was about to be his.

Qingmu County.

He took a deep breath and turned to go downstairs.

Below, everyone was waiting anxiously. Seeing him come down, Zhao Hu was the first to greet him: "Lord, how is it?"

Lin Feng's gaze swept over everyone, a smile playing on his lips.

He paused, then said word for word:

"Qingmu County belongs to our Beacon Fire Town now."

Everyone was stunned for a second, then a thunderous cheer erupted!

...

Lin Feng took his seat at the head of the table.

The long table was wide, its lacquered surface so polished it reflected his image. He leaned back in his chair, his gaze sweeping across the hall.

Zhao Hu, Tie Dun, Wang Wu, Arrow Eye, Su Yurou, Shadow Snake, A Wang, and Scarface Liu—the eight of them sat on either side, everyone's face wearing an excited smile.

Liu Ming stood respectfully by Lin Feng's side, bowing slightly as he waited for instructions.

"Mr. Liu," Lin Feng began, "tell me about the talents in Qingmu County and the special production buildings. Be detailed."

Liu Ming quickly replied, "Yes, Lord."

He cleared his throat and began his report:

"First are the Senior life-professionals. Qingmu County has two in total."

"The first is a Senior Miner, surnamed Tian, named Tian Jian. He is fifty-seven years old and has been working in the iron mines of Heiyan Town since he was a child, mining for over forty years."

"Whether it's iron, copper, or tin ore, he can estimate the direction and grade of the vein with just one look."

"Heiyan Town's ability to maintain stable production over the years is all thanks to him."

"The second is a Senior Blacksmith, surnamed Tian, named Tian Zheng. He is fifty-three years old and is Tian Jian's brother-in-law."

"The farm tools he crafts can last ten years without breaking, and the weapons he makes can be sold for thirty percent more than ordinary weapons."

Lin Feng nodded slightly. A Senior Miner plus a Senior Blacksmith was a perfect match. One mines, one smiths—forming a complete industrial chain.

Liu Ming continued, "There are six intermediate talents."

"One Intermediate Farmer, surnamed Watanabe, named Kosaku. His fields yield twenty percent more than those of ordinary Farmers, and he is particularly skilled in rice cultivation. He manages all the paddy fields around Qingmu County."

"One Intermediate Tailor, surnamed Inoue, named Ori. The clothes she makes are not only well-fitting and durable but can also be adjusted according to the customer's physique and habits. All the prominent people in the city go to her for their clothes."

"One Intermediate Brewer, surnamed Kobayashi, named Zo. The sake he brews is famous in the surrounding territories. Most of the taverns in Qingmu County source their stock from him."

"One Intermediate Pharmacist, surnamed Saito, named Kusuri. The Golden Sore Ointment he formulates has a blood-stopping effect thirty percent better than ordinary wound medicine. The samurai and ninjas in the city all buy medicine from him when they are injured."

"One Intermediate Carpenter, surnamed Suzuki, named Zo. The houses he builds are sturdy and durable, standing for twenty years without collapsing. The city's house repairs and furniture crafting are inseparable from him."

"One Intermediate Beast Tamer, surnamed Takahashi. He is skilled in taming Great-Horned Deer. Most of the pack animals and Great-Horned Deer used for farming in the territory now come from his hands."

Liu Ming paused and continued, "There are ten Junior life-professionals. They are:"

"One Junior Blacksmith, one Junior Farmer, one Junior Tailor, one Junior Brewer, one Junior Pharmacist, one Junior Carpenter, one Junior Fisherman, one Junior Stonemason, and one Junior Logger."

"Additionally..." Liu Ming bowed slightly, "this humble one is a Junior Administrator."

"Previously in Baigui County... Qingmu County, I was responsible for documents, accounts, and daily affairs management."

Lin Feng nodded. "To manage a county, a Junior Administrator is sufficient. In the future, you will still be in charge of Qingmu County's internal affairs."

Liu Ming's eyes lit up, and he quickly bowed. "Thank you for your trust, Lord! I will certainly do my utmost!"

Lin Feng waved his hand, signaling him to continue.

Liu Ming took a deep breath and began reporting on the special buildings:

"Qingmu County has four special production buildings, all located outside the city."

"The first is in Qingmu Forest—a green-grade building, the Logging Camp."

"This Logging Camp was built ten years ago in an excellent location. Any timber cut in Qingmu Forest, as long as it is stacked within a one-li radius of the Logging Camp, will be automatically marked. You can see the quantity directly through the territory panel, Lord, and can deploy it for use at any time."

"The Logging Camp itself also has a buff effect—logging efficiency is increased by 20%."

Zhao Hu's eyes lit up. "20%? Doesn't that mean we can cut twelve trees in the time it takes others to cut ten?"

Liu Ming nodded. "Exactly."