Luo De had Lawrence carefully record all the decrees he issued, and to regulate the army and the town, he announced even more decrees.

Ranging from prohibiting theft, fraud, corruption, and rape, to banning public urination and defacing public property.

Luo De wrote down everything he could remember, intending to gradually perfect them over time.

After all, with the wildlings around, many rules needed to be clearly documented.

Those wildlings cherished violence, instantly wanting to take any woman they liked back home, acting very barbarically.

Of course, it wasn't just the men among the wildlings; the women would also fight over men.

Public urination was even more rampant, and Luo De had already been dealing with such issues for a long time.

Therefore, he had to issue these decrees and have Uth teach every word to everyone, ensuring their compliance.

While Luo De was busy, Durant was also forming the Knight Squad.

According to Luo De's instructions, Durant selected twenty young men.

Judging from their builds, these young men were sturdier than those of the same age, with broad shoulders and long legs, naturally suited to be soldiers.

Among the youths, only three were from Frost Leaf Town, five were slaves, and the remaining twelve were wildling children.

Clearly, the wildlings, selected by nature, better met Durant's criteria.

Once everyone was selected, Luo De personally hosted a meeting with these youths and presided over their initiation ceremony.

The moment the twelve wildling youths saw Luo De, they immediately knelt and shouted loudly,

"Eternal Saint Master!"

Luo De was taken aback.

He did not know who taught them such a form of greeting.

The other youths, more formally, bowed to Luo De and said in unison, "Good day, Lord."

Luo De gestured for them all to rise.

As his gaze swept over the youths, Luo De spoke lightly,

"I believe Durant has already informed you of the entire process and key points of the Breathing Technique initiation, so I won't elaborate further."

"I will say only one thing—once you successfully initiate, you can become a member of the Knight Squad, a Knight's Squire."

"From that moment on, no matter what status you were before—slave, wildman, or civilian—it does not matter."

"Especially for you."

Luo De pointed at the slaves and wildlings, solemnly saying, "Once you successfully initiate, you are no longer slaves, but above civilians."

"You will have at least two thousand pounds of grain each year, a private yard, two hundred pounds of meat annually, and various fruits, vegetables, and daily necessities."

Money meant little to these youths, so Luo De straightforwardly depicted their future lives with food and materials.

"When you become as strong as Durant, you can have your own servants, your own followers, and become lords like the nobles!"

As Luo De's words fell, the youths' eyes instantly burned with passion.

They already yearned for the lives of the Knight Lords, and after hearing these words, clenched their fists and breathed heavily.

Once they succeeded in initiation, their future life would no longer be a concern!

No need to toil like their parents, worrying about winter, fearing death from cold or hunger!

The wildling youths were even more stirred, their blood boiling with excitement!

Though they understood little, they comprehended the keywords of grain, meat, and vegetables!

Previously, they struggled to survive in the forest, living precarious lives, but now, fate had changed at this moment!

Everything they needed for a prosperous life was now within reach!

Their bodies trembled slightly, unable to contain their excitement.

"Lord, let's begin!"

"I will definitely succeed!"

"Saint Master, grant us glory!"

...

The youths shouted excitedly, their voices full of fervor.

Luo De's lips curled up slightly, nodding with satisfaction.

This was exactly what he wanted.

"Alright, quiet down!"

Luo De raised his hand to signal, and the youths instantly fell silent, the entire courtyard suddenly quiet.

"Durant, you may begin the initiation."

"Yes, Lord Baron."

Durant immediately gave the order, and soon the servants brought a plate of meat and a bottle of Enlightenment Potion, placing them before each youth.

By consuming half a pound of meat, the youths' physical conditions would improve, thus increasing the likelihood of successful initiation.

The Breathing Technique Enlightenment Potion was personally concocted by Luo De.

The specific recipe was only known to members of the Tulip Clan.

Luna had already prepared enough herbs and materials for Luo De, while the specific proportions and process were under Luo De's personal control.

The concoction process was relatively simple, just needing to mix all the ingredients and boil them until they bubbled.

Finally, Luo De would add his own blood.

All Breathing Techniques emphasized bloodline inheritance; thus, even if the recipe were leaked, outsiders could not replicate it.

Of course, people were always clever.

It is said that some once used their daughters to swindle the bloodline of a powerful noble family for the Breathing Technique, and then used stolen recipes to establish their own family.

The youths, according to Durant's previous instructions, tilted their heads back and drank the Enlightenment Potion in one gulp, then sat cross-legged in the courtyard.

They then adjusted their breathing posture according to the Breathing Technique, controlled their breathing, and officially entered the training state.

Soon, expressions of pain began to appear on their faces, mirroring the looks that Luo De had when he underwent initiation years ago.

Some started to feel a fever throughout their bodies, breathing rapidly, sweating profusely as if being burned by fire;

Some clenched their teeth, veins popping on their foreheads, gripping their fists tightly.

The wildling youths looked even more hideous.

Their original physical strength was already superior to ordinary people, hence the impact of initiation was even more intense.

Their muscles twitched, their hands gripped the ground tightly, fingers digging into the soil, letting out roars from their mouths.

Suddenly, a slave youth clutched his chest, lips trembling, and suddenly fell to the ground.

Luo De noticed the struggle in the youth's eyes, the desire to persist.

Unfortunately, circumstances did not permit, and he ultimately fainted.

No one could help with Breathing Technique initiation; it had to be done alone.

"Hang in there!"

Luo De loudly encouraged, "You will all become knights in the future, don't fall because of a little pain!"

The youths bit down, their eyes gradually becoming resolute.

Unfortunately, words eventually fell short; soon, another person could not hold on, their body softened, and they fainted.

Then the second, the third...

...

Youths fell one after another,

ultimately, six youths remained conscious, successfully initiating, and smoothly becoming Knight's Squires.

This proportion was beyond Luo De's expectations.

Under normal circumstances, if two out of twenty initiated, it was already good; one would be average.

But now, six had succeeded!

Among the six youths who successfully initiated, four were wildlings, while the other two were civilians from Shuangye Town.

Luo De revealed a satisfied smile, "Very good, you will all be my most loyal knights in the future."

"I will have Lawrence arrange your lives."

Luo De joyfully watched the six youths and continued, "But before officially advancing, you still need to train together, eat and live together.

Rest assured, I will not skimp on any resources, you will have everything you need."

"But you must remember, I have strict requirements for knights, so you cannot relax."

"You not only need to master combat skills but also have to learn knowledge, because in the future, you will become my generals."

"Yes, Lord."

"Follow the will of the Saint Master."

The six youths replied weakly, their voices a bit disorganized.

The great consumption from the Breathing Technique initiation meant Luo De could not possibly hold such things against them.

Luo De nodded and instructed, "Go rest well."

He had the servants help the youths off to rest and arranged for hot water to be prepared for them to soak in a bath.

He also prepared a sumptuous feast to help them regain strength.

"Train these youths well; they are the future pillars of Black Pine Ridge, and whatever you need, you can tell me."

Luo De instructed Durant.

With a face full of joy, Durant promised, "Rest assured, Lord Baron, I will arrange everything for them!"

"Then I leave it all to you!"

Luo De patted Durant's shoulder.

The formation of this Knight Squad brought Luo De much comfort and filled him with hope for the future.

Next, it was about the grain.

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