Chapter 36 Get rich overnight, the territory develops greatly

The news of Jiang Ming's buff fruit immediately caught the attention of the major lords. However, upon observing the trading area, doubts began to arise. People questioned whether the fruit was truly a buff fruit, as its name seemed ordinary and there was no clear indication of its effects. Some speculated that Jiang Ming might be trying to deceive them by selling regular fruit. The uncertainty surrounding the fruit made many hesitant to make a purchase.

To address these concerns, Jiang Ming decided to take matters into his own hands. He asked Elsa to bring him more than ten fruits and proceeded to consume them all at once. Afterward, he took a screenshot of his status bar, clearly showing the buffs obtained from the fruit, and posted it online, titled "Buff fruit test (with photos)." The buffs in the screenshot were labeled with their source, confirming that they came from the fruit.

This action immediately sparked excitement among those who had been indecisive before. They discovered that the primary buff was even stronger than the buff obtained from upgrading the territory crystal. The intermediate buff offered impressive bonuses such as the King Kong buff, floating buff, and even a fog perspective buff that allowed users to see through foggy areas. The effectiveness and duration of the intermediate buffs amazed the players, with some claiming that their strength doubled when facing a beast swarm.

The conversation in the communication area grew lively as people discussed the benefits of the buff fruit. Jiang Ming's successful transactions echoed in prompt tones, indicating that thousands of fruits were sold within a mere two minutes. The demand for these powerful buff items was high, especially since using source crystals to upgrade the territorial crystal attracted stronger monsters and more intense beast tides. Lords preferred to spend resources on the buff fruit instead, leading to Jiang Ming's sudden wealth.

With his newfound riches, Jiang Ming eagerly invested in his territory. He upgraded the territorial crystal to level 3, tripling its health value and expanding its influence to three blocks. He then had a choice between territory buffs: a 10% increase in attack power, defense power, or loot. Considering the upcoming beast tide, Jiang Ming opted for the defense buff.

As his strength rose to the third rank among low-level soldiers, Jiang Ming felt confident in facing ordinary low-level magical beasts. However, he refrained from engaging in battles without sufficient experience. Rather than immediately using the remaining source crystals to upgrade the territory crystal, he chose to construct the glorious church—a 9-star building that required a supreme magic crystal, his only one.

The magnificent church, with its holy aura, possessed two remarkable functions. Firstly, it boosted the loyalty of all soldiers and servants in the territory. Secondly, it doubled the effect of all territory buffs. This doubled buff effect significantly enhanced Jiang Ming's territory, with a 40% increase in overall buff strength and a 20% increase in defense power. The power of the 9-star building was truly remarkable.

Despite using up his soldier points for the day, Jiang Ming decided to upgrade all three barracks to level 4 using his remaining magic crystals. This ensured a higher number of soldiers would be refreshed the following day. With over 80,000 magic crystals remaining, he didn't hesitate to invest them in his territory's development.

By the end of his spending spree, Jiang Ming had earned back the 30,000 magic crystals spent on rent and multiplied his wealth several times over. He now possessed 120,000 magic crystals and a total of 462 source crystals. The profits from the buff fruit trade far exceeded his expectations, solidifying his decision to prioritize transactions as a profitable venture.

Jiang Ming marveled at his success, grateful for the profitable turn of events. With abundant resources at his disposal, he could now focus on further strengthening and expanding his territory.

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