Chapter 9: Quality is more important than quantity (beautiful boys and girls please read it!)
After eating some simple food, the status item above the goblin's head changed from [Hungry] to [Empty].

It's a slight improvement.

There was no work for the time being, so Gu An let them take a break, hibernate and sleep to pass the time, waiting for the fruits to ripen.

Gu An did not rest.

He came to the stone cave hall, sat on a stone chair, and fell into deep thought.

Although they had won the first battle in the territory not long ago and captured the saint, that was a victory achieved through the use of traps and strategies.

If the one who came was an experienced level 15 [Swordsman] instead of a [Holy Priestess], the outcome of the battle would definitely be very tragic.

The goblins are still too weak and need to be strengthened as soon as possible. Otherwise, they will not only be unable to deal with the monsters in the forest, but also unable to resist the powerful adventurers who are about to come.

"Do you need to summon some more mutant goblins?"

Gu An had the idea of ​​recruiting more goblins, but he quickly gave up the idea.

Although the Mutated Goblin has strong basic stats, the type summoned is not stable and the level is not high.

The quality of soldiers is more important than their quantity.

Being greedy for numbers and trying to fill them up will only create a mob, which is not very meaningful. We should find a way to improve the level of the existing goblins.

In the early stages of development, it is very important to have a group of elites as the backbone.

"System, is there any way to quickly improve the Goblin's strength?"

[Goblins can level up by accumulating experience points through battles, and can also increase their combat power through energy. 】

[Tip: Since the territory is still in its early stages, the upper limit of the goblin level is 20. ]

By asking the system, Gu An learned how to improve the goblins' strength.

Either you work hard or you spend a lot of money.

Very classic.

The path of the hardcore player is too slow and very dangerous. It is obviously not suitable for the current situation. The only way to get through it is by spending money.

"How much energy is needed to upgrade all the mutant goblins to level 20?"

【Six hundred energy required.】

Although he was mentally prepared, this amount still exceeded Gu An's expectations.

He now only has 280 energy points. Even if he completes the achievement task, he is still a long way from the amount of 600.

When supplies are scarce, they need to be allocated rationally.

It seems that we need to improve the strength of some goblins first, so that the strong can lead the strong ones.

The Lustful Goblin can only exert its maximum combat effectiveness when facing the opposite sex. Although it can be very effective sometimes, it is also the most useless part of the team.

Its improvement can be slowed down for now.

After some thought, Gu An decided to raise the level of the Fire Goblin to the highest level first, and use the remaining energy to strengthen the Ice Goblin.

Then we will continue to develop together after we have gained more energy.

"System, raise the level of the Hellfire Goblin to the highest level, and use the remaining energy to strengthen the Ice Goblin."

[Goblin strengthening——]

[Goblin strengthened successfully! 】

【Energy consumption: 280.】

Enhanced Goblin information:

[Evil Fire Goblin (Level 20): A mutated goblin that can spit fire from its mouth. Its abilities have been enhanced in all aspects! ]

[Strength 60, Agility 62, Fire 58]

[Unlock new skills: Evil Fire Armor, which can surround the skin with a layer of demonic flames, temporarily increasing defense and attack power. ]

[Ice Goblin (Level 11): A mutant goblin that can spit out icy air. Its abilities have been enhanced! ]

[Strength 25, Agility 22, Ice 28]

The basic stats of both goblins have been greatly improved, bringing a full sense of security.

With the basic stats and the enhancement of the lord's skills, as long as the battle is in the cave, even if the opponent is a silver team, they will be able to fight.

Gu An felt the pressure was reduced. "System, what are the conditions for upgrading the territory?"

After improving the goblins' strength, Gu An began to study how to improve the level of the territory and clarify future development goals.

[Upgrading the territory can unlock more powerful traps and greatly improve the solidity and defense of the territory itself. 】

[Conditions for upgrading the territory: possess four level 20 mutant goblins, 1,000 wood, 2,000 stone, and 500 food.]

"The materials needed to upgrade the territory are really huge."

“It seems like this is a long-term project.”

Gu An was not in a hurry about this. Upgrading the territory was a big deal and it certainly could not be accomplished overnight.

With the level 20 mutated goblins as their own fighting force, as long as they are not too arrogant and provoke high- and medium-level monsters, or adventurers above platinum, they should be able to get through the early stages safely.

Knowing the necessary conditions for territory upgrades, accumulating experience slowly, will eventually lead to success.

After doing all this, Gu An felt a little tired. He leaned back on the stone chair and fell asleep unknowingly.

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late at night.

Dotted with stars and accompanied by the bright moon, the glittering light embellishes the black curtain, which is smart and profound.

Entering the forest late at night, it is both peaceful and mysterious. The cold wind blows, raising the rustling sound of leaves. In the depths of the jungle there are bursts of roars of wild beasts, probably fighting.

Under the moonlight, a group of hungry wolves with silver-gray fur were running through the forest.

Their steps are light and nimble, and they walk without making any sound. Their sharp eyes flash coldly, and their strong bodies are covered with ferocious muscles. They are obviously experienced predators.

When they reached the entrance of the goblin's lair, the leading wolf suddenly stopped, pricked up his ears, and looked up.

Next to it stood a little wolf with burnt fur and injured face.

[You were injured here during the day? ]

[Yes, Chief!]
I was looking for food nearby and wanted to kill a goblin, but I didn't expect to be attacked by its companions! 】

The leading wolf suddenly slapped the little wolf in the face.

[You idiot, you were actually injured by the goblins. You are such a disgrace to the tribe! ]

The injured little wolf whimpered, crawled on the ground, and held its head with its two paws.

[Boss, those are not ordinary goblins. They can spit fire and ice mist. Their methods are weird and terrifying! ]

Now not only the leader wolf felt angry, but the other wolves also sighed and howled with laughter.

[Asshole! Not only did you lose the battle, you even made up a lie to make excuses for yourself! Aren’t you ashamed enough? ]

The wolf's hair was blown away with rage.

If the little wolf hadn't been injured, it would really have wanted to bite it hard.

A goblin that breathes fire? A goblin that breathes ice mist?

Where in the world is there such a thing!

He really can't even tell a lie. If this gets out, the other monsters will laugh their heads off.

Faced with such a great humiliation, the leader wolf was angry at the little wolf and even more angry at the goblins. He immediately roared:
[The bold goblins actually dared to attack the demon wolf tribe. We will destroy them tonight! ]

[Old Two, Old Three, Old Four, you guys go ahead and prepare to enter the cave! ]

……

In the cave——

Gu An was lying on his back on a stone chair and sleeping. He didn't realize that several hours had passed and it was night.

This is the normal activity time for goblins.

【warn! 】

[A pack of demon wolves has been detected wandering outside the territory. Please take precautions in advance! 】

The system's prompt sound suddenly rang, immediately waking up Gu An from his deep sleep.

He rubbed his eyes and shook his head. He had just woken up from his sleep and was obviously still a little confused. After a while, he realized what had happened.

A pack of demonic wolves?
Could it be that the demon wolf that attacked the lustful goblin during the day has brought helpers?
(End of this chapter)