Chapter 20: Upgrading! Forging!

Just like that, the 35 sharks submitted to Lei Xiu, and the strength of Mermaid Island grew even stronger.

At this moment, Lei Xiu’s attributes panel also changed!

Host: Lei Xiu (Ocean Ranch Master)

Ranch: Mermaid Island (300 / 500) Sea Tree (Not grown)

Class: Second Class Warrior (130 / 600)

Item: 7,1500 gold coins

Subsidiary species: Razor Tiger Shark (infinitely close to Rank Two Novice)

Lei Xiu looked at the attributes panel of Mermaid Island.

Ranch: Mermaid Island

Mermaid Number: 300

Output: 600 gold coins per hour

Fortifications: 50 water turrets (50 level two turrets)

“These Razor Tiger Sharks are quite powerful!” Lei Xiu looked at the attribute panel and muttered to himself..

“We have to upgrade Mermaid Island again,” Lei Xiu muttered.

Those level-two water cannon towers were already useless against such a powerful species like the Razor Tiger Sharks. If Mo Wen and the others had not broken through in time, God knew how miserable the island and himself would be under the attack of the Razor Tiger Sharks.

This made Lei Xiu realize that he could not be arrogant. The fortifications were too weak. Only when the water cannons could be upgraded to level three, would they pose a threat to the powerful species. Furthermore, they had to change their weapons. The bronze weapons of Mo Nian, Mo Wen, and the rest had already been destroyed in the battle.

I’ll do it!

Lei Xiu immediately turned on the system. He tapped a few times on one side and another few times on the other. His actions were quick and fierce.

Not long after, the sound of steel colliding could be heard on the island!

Lei Xiu had upgraded all twenty water turrets to level three, which cost him a total of 40,000 gold coins!

Although he had over 70,000 gold coins, spending 40,000 gold coins in one go still made his heart ache.

“I only hope that the water cannon tower after level three won’t disappoint me,” thought Lei Xiu.

The construction time for the level-three water cannons was eight hours. Half of the time needed to be shortened would cost 1,000 gold coins per water cannon.

Looking at the expensive price, Lei Xiu did not intend to shorten the time. After all, he did not lack time now.

While waiting for the level-three water cannons to be built, Lei Xiu was not idle.

He opened up the weapons workshop of the system and prepared to forge ten sets of iron weapons. As for why he did not forge more, of course, he did not have more gold coins!

Forging an iron weapon required 1000 gold coins. Forging ten iron weapons required 10,000 gold coins! Forging required 10 hours. Similarly, reducing the time by half required 1000 gold coins!

“Too expensive! I thought I had a lot of gold coins. I didn’t expect the system to be so expensive!” Looking at the prices, Lei Xiu could not help but feel distressed.

With this, Lei Xiu’s gold coins had gone from more than 70,000 to only 20,000 gold coins left now.

Thus, Lei Xiu went to the beach to bask in the sun and waited.

“Island Master! I have a suggestion. I’m not sure if I should say it.” After a while, Mo Nian came to Lei Xiu’s side and smiled.

Under the care of Lei Xiu, Mo Wen, and the rest of the mermaids, Mo Nian’s injuries had gradually improved. Now, she was only slightly pale and felt fine.

“Mo Nian! Why are you here? Are you feeling well?” Lei Xiu asked with concern.

“Thank you for your concern, Island Master! Mo Nian is fine now!” Mo Nian replied with a smile.

“That’s good! By the way, what did you suggest just now? Tell me!” Lei Xiu asked doubtfully.

“It’s like this! I think the Island Master can build a fence around the island and then choose a direction to build a gate. This way, the invading pirates can only enter by foot, but not sail in!” Mo Nian said.

“Eh? Your suggestion is very good! Indeed it should be done like this… Hmm… Mo Nian! You did well!” Lei Xiu said happily after pondering for a while.

“It is my duty to serve the Island Master!” Mo Nian replied respectfully.

“If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave first!” Mo Nian said softly to Lei Xiu who was deep in thought.

“Good! You may leave!” Lei Xiu closed his eyes in deep thought, preparing to check the system’s buildings to see if there were any fences or other similar constructions.

“Yes!” Mo Nian retreated softly.

“Fences…” Lei Xiu said to himself.

After searching through the system for a while, Lei Xiu finally found it!

This type of fence was called the Night Illumination fence. It was made of copper, and its hardness was self-evident. This type of fence also had a night lighting function. Every fence had a small solar fusion board inside the fence, and the copper was a good conductor.

Therefore, at night, these fences would emit a dazzling light, illuminating the surrounding waters and the entire Mermaid Island!

The most important thing was that this type of fence also had its own scanning system. It could automatically scan places that were tens of meters away from the fence. In the center of the island, there would be an alarm system. Once other creatures were discovered near the fences, the alarm system in the center of the island would automatically sound.

“That’s great! With this fence, we just need to guard one direction from now on! And we won’t have to worry about our vision getting blocked at night anymore!” Lei Xiu was so excited that he nearly shouted.

Lei Xiu took another look at the price and was immediately let-down. The fence surrounding the island required 10,000 gold coins! The time needed was also 9 hours!

“Indeed! Good things come with a price!” Lei Xiu smiled bitterly.

Although it was expensive, Lei Xiu still decided to purchase it. Instantly, the edge of the island changed. Waves of tremors came from the edge of the island and construction was carried out.

Following which, Lei Xiu chose a gate from the system and spent more than 5,000 gold coins!

The gate was not very useful. Apart from being as hardy as the fence posts, it just merely served as a gate.

After everything was done, Lei Xiu began waiting.

The mermaids on the island also knew that their master was building an island to increase the strength of the island. On the other hand, it was the first time the Razor Tiger Shark had seen such a scene, so they could not help but be curious.

After the mermaids’ explanation, they understood what the Island Master was doing. It also made them understand how correct their choice was. Their Island Master was increasing the island’s strength! Which ordinary person could do that?

The mermaids and sharks began to look forward to it.

…

A few hours passed quietly.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully restoring Mermaid Island. You have received 40 experience points, and 20,000 gold coins. ]

The system’s voice sounded in his mind.

Lei Xiu, who was sunbathing on the beach, suddenly sat up, his eyes shining.