Chapter 2026: Chapter 677: Unexpected Gains – The Black-maned Wild Boar King’s Corpse

After receiving the potions, the group gradually left the Lord Castle.

Soon, only Cao Xing, Liu Muxue, Cao Yi, Dahua, and a few other management members remained in the hall.

After a pause, Cao Xing continued, "Cao Yi, Dahua, you should also pass down the order now."

"Starting today, until the storm ends, we need to reduce food consumption."

"Keep it at half the original amount."

"By the way, remember to tell them that the current issue is only temporary, and we will soon overcome the hardship."

Hearing this, the group of management personnel nodded earnestly.

"As you command, Lord. We will convey it properly," they replied.

After finishing, they also left the Lord Castle one after another.

On that day, the entire territory’s members learned of the news.

Due to the stormy weather, combined with the insufficient food reserves in the territory,

from today, the food supply in the territory will be adjusted.

Meals will change from three times a day to two.

The quantity of staple food will also be reduced.

For this decision, almost all subjects expressed understanding and support.

Some even proactively suggested eating only one meal a day to help the territory save more food.

Seeing the subjects’ reactions and the reports from Dahua and others, Cao Xing felt quite gratified in his heart.

He clapped his hands, "In this way, the territory’s food should last for another ten days without issue."

As for the subjects’ physical condition, there’s no need to worry.

After all, during the storm, they can’t work, so even consuming half the usual calories daily, they can still be lively.

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Next, Cao Xing continued to stay in the Lord Castle, monitoring combat information.

By the end of the morning, the more than thirty strong individuals he dispatched had already begun operations throughout the Gale Snow Plain.

In such heavy snowy weather, most animals and beasts hide in caves, making it challenging to find food.

The goal Cao Xing gave them was to hunt some prey or find other food in those forests or uninhabited high mountains.

As for going to those villages and towns, it’s out of the question.

After the Blood Chaos, large tracts of land were polluted, and those villagers themselves have no food.

Moreover, Cao Xing had run out of Crowns and had no additional funds to purchase food.

Cao Xing thought, "Besides, there is another way to obtain food."

"That is to engage in large-scale trading with other survivors in the market with some of the rare Beast Meat I have, exchanging it for their food."

"However... this storm is of unknown duration, and those Lords’ territories are much poorer than mine, with hardly any emergency resources."

"If I exchange for their food, those territories might not survive the storm."

"I can still hold on for a while, I’ll wait and see the situation later."

Cao Xing shook his head.

In truth, after surviving the past few months, almost all survivors have a crisis awareness in their hearts.

In an unclear situation, it’s impossible for them to trade essential supplies like coal or food, which are vital for life.

As time passed, it reached the afternoon.

"Tatat... tatat..."

Rhythmic hoofbeats were heard from outside the territory.

A Half-man centaur Halarti returned to the territory, braving the overwhelming wind and snow.

A touch of red war armor, graceful and dignified, like stepping on a ground of red petals, approached Cao Xing elegantly.

Halarti grasped the bow and slightly bowed.

Then began to report her findings.

"Lord, I have finished probing the place you asked about yesterday."

"It is a medium-sized gemstone mine."

"I saw a large number of Sky Blue Stones, Spinels, and a small amount of yellow jade inside."

"For a vein of this size, it might produce rare Treasure Beads, which are incredibly valuable."

"Currently, I have left two Centaur Archers there to guard, so others should not discover this vein."

Halarti calmly finished her report.

Cao Xing nodded slightly, "Good, this gemstone mine will greatly aid our territory’s future development."

"You have worked hard, please go back and rest now."

"Also, have those two who are guarding return to the territory as well."

Halarti straightened up and respectfully replied, "Yes!"

However, she did not leave immediately.

Instead, looking at Cao Xing, she spoke again, "Lord, I’ve heard our territory encountered some food difficulties, is that right?"

Cao Xing nodded, "Yes, we are already addressing it, don’t worry."

The Centaur Saint quickly shook her head, softly saying, "I naturally have no doubt about the Lord’s capability."

"I just wish to contribute as well to help the territory."

"Our Centaur Clan possesses a strong survival ability in the wild, including direction sense."

"For us, this storm is merely an additional hindrance."

Pausing, Halarti said firmly, "So, please allow me to lead the Centaur Clan to search for food outside."

Cao Xing, hearing this, looked at her seriously.

Then, he slowly walked to Halarti’s side, extending his right hand past her waist.

The sudden action took Halarti by surprise, her upper human body quivering slightly.

Her four hooves instinctively wanted to step back.

Only then did she realize that Cao Xing did nothing more, only patting the snow off her horse back.

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