Chapter 2,246: Undead Tide (3)

Afterwards, Lin Mu picked up weapons like knives, guns, and swords to inspect them, discovering that they were all functional, but completely damaged, with very low durability.
However, if they could be repaired, they would be like new.
“My lord, is this a gift left to us by the native beings of the Star Spirit Realm?” Le Jin and Shan Gong exclaimed in astonishment in unison.
“It should be. However, this gift feels quite strange. If it were an ordinary lord or foreigner, it would be a huge burden. Luckily, our Great Wilderness territory is different,” Lin Mu replied softly.
“Hey... never mind, no matter what it is, it's a treasure in my hands. Pack it all up! Give it all back to the blacksmith for repairs!” Lin Mu was overjoyed at having a pillow to rest on.
The Huaxia region, stuck in a state of incomplete yuan military capabilities, urgently needs support in the form of these weapon and equipment resources!
"Wen Qian, you guys go ahead and focus on your tasks; I’ll handle things here," Lin Mu dismissed Le Jin and the others.
Then he buried his head and began to take action, preparing to empty this 'mountain'!
Except for the extra 100,000 secondary profession citizens who just came in, all other soldiers are equipped with weapons, and even have spare weaponry, so they don't need to use these weapons at all; they can be repaired and put back as good as new for resale or distribution to the territory soldiers.
“My lord, my lord!! There’s more, there’s more!” Just as Lin Mu was about to put the Mountain of Equipment into the Ziyan Cave Heaven Ring, Huang Zhong's voice came again. His voice also carried a sense of disbelief.
“My goodness... there's more?!” Lin Mu, who had been working diligently, suddenly stood up, his face full of shock.
“My lord, it's not just two, it's four!!” At that moment, the voice of Taishi Ci came from the sky.
“Within the entire giant city, there are four weapon and equipment mountains, all of similar size. In terms of rank, they are mostly of the Xuan and Huang levels, with quite a few of the Di level, but there are no Tian level weapons and equipment. They must have been selected and taken away.” Tai Shici controlled the Ziyang Xuanzhuo as it flew down rapidly, reporting to Lin Mu.
```html“Hiss！！~~” Lin Mu's pupils suddenly constricted as he took a deep breath.
Such grandeur! Extremely grand!
The four weapon and equipment mountains, if sold, would be valued at over ten billion each.```
“My lord, there is one more situation. Opposite the exchange deity, there is a shop still open. Inside, there is a merchant!” Taishi Ci, who had just landed, said with a slightly grave expression.
“Hmm? There are still living people?” Lin Mu and Huang Zhong both widened their eyes in surprise.
“Did you find anything unusual?” Huang Zhong immediately asked.
“The other party refused to disclose any other information, even about the changes in the Star Spirit Realm. However, I have a feeling he might not be a native being.” Tai Shici hinted.
“You say he is a businessman, but what does he sell?” Lin Mu asked.
“He sells weapons and equipment, as well as various blueprints and diagrams. Everything is related to the military. Also, they sell complete sets of Xuan-level and Huang-level gear!” Tai Shici replied in a deep voice.
Wow... Isn't this just a total arms shop? An arms shop opened right on the battlefield, how targeted and how popular could it be!
But this strategy, why does it feel so familiar?
“This merchant's traded currency can't be reputation, right?” Lin Mu asked with a strange expression.
“Your Excellency is as astute as ever; gold and silver coins cannot be purchased, only reputation or fate coins can be traded.”
果然是这套路！
林牧闻言，恍然撇撇嘴。
“那些家伙，想必不单止是在这座城池留下一个商人，说不定其他百多座城池中都有……”
“Strange, why doesn’t the leader of that group throw these weapons and equipment into the shop? I’d be willing to buy even one for 100 reputation points!” Lin Mu suddenly thought of something, looking at the mountain of equipment in amazement and muttering to himself.
“My Lord, there is a hidden truth in this. The reputation we currently possess cannot be used. He mentioned that the reputation gained from this battle is what can be used.” Tai Shici added.
“I see now……” Lin Mu was once again enlightened.
"Master!"
"Master!"
At this moment, Dian Wei and Zhou Tai returned as well.
“Seventy percent of the houses in the city have collapsed, leaving only a few that can be used. However, there are existing military camps near the city wall where the soldiers can rest.” Dian Wei reported.
“My lord, there is a resurrection array with a radius of about a hundred feet in the center of the city, which can resurrect soul guides. However, it is specifically for outsiders. We cannot bind it.” Zhou Tai also shared the information he had gathered.
"I've found out that within this giant city, only our warriors from the Great Wilderness Territory are present, and there are no signs of other foreign lords..." reported Jiang Qin.
In just half a day, the people from the Great Wilderness Territory have already spread out and gathered initial information about the situation in the city.
“Equipment Mountain... Resurrection Array... ready-made military camp...” Lin Mu put down his work, paced back and forth, and murmured softly.
“And those fresh attack marks...”
Gradually, Lin Mu had already figured out the entire situation in his mind. However, due to a lack of key information, he was unaware of certain truths.
"Master!" Zang Ba and the others hurried over.
“My lord, we have stationed guards all along the city walls.” Zang Ba reported.
“My lord, as night falls, I can't shake the feeling that the area outside the city is becoming increasingly eerie. Moreover, those distant black hills outside the city seem to be shaking…” Zang Ba said with a serious expression.
“Milord, I have sent out the scouts, and they have returned.” Yu Jin's voice came from afar.
He soon arrived, riding a robust and fierce-looking blue tiger.
“My lord, war may erupt tonight.” Yu Jin said with a solemn expression after approaching.
In the face of the unknown, they did not act recklessly; they approached the situation with caution.
“Then arrange for the soldiers to have their meal and replenish their strength.” Lin Mu also had a premonition that there would be a battle on the first night.
"I have already arranged for the soldiers to have their meal in advance, in batches. It should all be done in half an hour."
"Good. Then everyone continue to share the information they've discovered, so we can all discuss it and have a understanding in our minds."
Afterward, everyone shared the intelligence they had gathered and exchanged information.
“My Lord and esteemed colleagues, after some investigation and deduction, this city is named 【Star Soul City】. According to its classification, it should be a royal city. There is a palace within, but the palace has already turned into ruins,”
During this time, Lin Mu also opened the communication system and found that people like Hua Kuo, Ji Beiqin, Bei Tangxue, and even Jiang Chenglong had sent him messages.
Most of the experiences that everyone had gone through were shared with him.
After summarizing and analyzing, Lin Mu reached several conclusions.
One hundred seventy-two cities, with each city having a merchant, are the only surviving beings whose origin is unknown. The rest have all been transported here, including the exchange divine messengers.
As for the so-called Equipment Mountain, although not every city has one, there are quite a few in number. Among the friends and brothers Lin Mu is familiar with, only Hua Kuo and Beitang Xue had the misfortune of not finding an Equipment Mountain in the city.
However, compared to the four equipment mountains he acquired, the other cities had far fewer. Because of this, there was competition for them. After all, those equipment were just randomly placed, and whoever found them could take them.
```htmlFortunately, everyone was teleported outside the city, and the equipment mountain was quickly cleared; otherwise, it would have been even more chaotic.
Additionally, among the one hundred seventy-two cities, except for the one he was in, which was special, the other one hundred seventy-one cities had dozens or even over a hundred lords gathering together.```
In terms of numbers, other cities have a significant advantage. A rough estimate suggests that at least 1.2 billion players from Huaxia are participating in the battle, which is terrifying!
Additionally, according to information provided by undercover players from the American region, the defending cities in other servers do not have equipment mountains; they only have a merchant and an exchange envoy. However, there are no restrictions on the merchant's exchange conditions, even reputation gained previously can be used.
However, there is one difference: among the items sold by merchants, there are some standard but worn-out equipment. The price is still quite high; for example, a piece of Xuan-level equipment costs 4000 reputation points.
Compared to other regions, the Huaxia region is truly much happier.
Starting with an equipment mountain.
After some discussion, everyone gradually gained control over the situation here and began to formulate a series of targeted plans.
“Ziyi, you must pay attention to safety. I have a feeling that the enemy may also have flying troops,” Lin Mu advised Taishi Ci.
“Hansheng, for this night infiltration plan, you should also assist Ziyi to provide an extra layer of security,” Lin Mu turned to Huang Zhong and said.
"Yes." Huang Zhong complied with the arrangement.
"Gong Tu, you are responsible for the west city wall where we came. I have a feeling that the most terrifying enemy will come from there." Lin Mu assigned Dian Wei.
"Yes."
“The construction of the other city walls is proceeding according to plan. This reconnaissance will be handled by the Ziyang Legion first, and the Scout Legion will move out in the daylight once we have clarity.”
“After tonight, perhaps the secrets of this Star Spirit Realm will be revealed.” Lin Mu said, narrowing his eyes slightly and speaking solemnly.
After the arrangement was completed, everyone began to disperse to carry out their tasks.
Soon, only Cui Wu and Wu Ba remained by Lin Mu's side.
“Zichen, you will lead the temporary Seventh Legion to ensure the logistics support. Collecting treasure bags, picking up drops, transporting supplies, etc., understood?” Lin Mu instructed.
“How could I possibly let down the lord's trust!” Cui Wu said with great joy.
虽然是临时的第七军团军团长，组成者也只是那十万副职业领民，负责后勤，但他很高兴。这可是主公托付的重任。
“Wuwuwu!~~~” At this moment, under the pitch-black night, a vast and resonant horn sound echoed.
This is not the horn sound of the Great Wilderness Territory, but that of the enemy!
```htmlThe true enemy has arrived!
Lin Mu patted Cui Wu's shoulder and then turned to head towards the western city wall.
"Lord, Lord, what about me! What about me!" Wu Ba, left behind, shouted with a miserable expression.```
“Follow me first.” Lin Mu's voice came from the darkness.
“Okay.” Wu Ba responded and cheerfully followed Lin Mu.
Watching Wu Ba's departing figure, Cui Wu smirked.
“Damn it... the nights in the Star Spirit Realm are really oppressive, pitch black, not a speck of light anywhere.” Cui Wu complained and got to work.