After closing today's Daily Intelligence, Su Li organized his thoughts.

Today's intelligence was somewhat different from usual, as it actually included commercial intelligence.

With this system, he could travel far and wide with his trade team without starving, revealing which goods in various city districts held commercial value.

Just as Su Li was pondering, Philis and Avril returned together.

Looking at their clean clothes, Su Li curiously asked, "Didn't you go to wash yourselves?"

One of the most important activities on the Summer Solstice is for the girls to wear light clothes and wash their bodies with fresh water by the lakeside and creek.

Philis chuckled and said, "Lord, you haven't gotten up yet. How could we wash beforehand? We plan to cleanse ourselves with fresh water tonight."

Su Li's lips curled up immediately—such gentle and considerate courtiers!

Knowing such a good event should be saved for the beauty-loving lord to enjoy.

Su Li curiously asked, "Where did you go so early in the morning then?"

"Oh, we went to fetch water with buckets. There's a cart in the castle for carrying buckets, and we went to Lake Revelin to fetch a cart load of water back to change the water in the pool, so you won't need to make an extra trip."

How considerate!

By then he could enjoy a mandarin duck bath in the pool and indulge in some knightly training.

However, Su Li clicked his tongue in regret and said, "I'll have to decline your good intentions; I still need to go out to Lake Revelin today. Hilude, call the High Tier Knights from the territory to come with me."

"Philis, head to the Half-Elf community and have the Brandy Gingerbread family's patriarch bring Baggins to meet me."

"Avril, take a team of Armed Attendants and head downriver along the Black Water River immediately; followers of the Sun Goddess may have immigrated south along the river according to their teachings."

While the Black Water River and Brionne River flowing through the territory attracted many monsters, it also brought numerous opportunities.

Northern immigrants moving south looking for settlement usually proceed along the river, easily entering the Hesse Territory.

This heralds the first wave of immigrants to the territory, which Su Li is quite concerned about. After all, buying slaves is too expensive. The over four thousand Golden Crown expenditure still makes his heart ache.

Gold coins stored in the cellar amount to nothing more than junk unless spent, but spending over four thousand Golden Crowns at once would make even a noble's heart ache.

Before this, his usual expenditure was only a few gold coins, at most a few dozen, and often many situations were resolved with a few Silver Coins.

Spending over four thousand Golden Crowns in one go, especially when this was all he had earned since his time traveling—throwing it all at once made him somewhat anxious, wondering if his purchase was correct.

So he naturally welcomed free immigrants.

Avril and Philis held no doubt about his words and immediately set into action.

Then Su Li had breakfast with Hilude and left the castle, preparing to head to the vicinity of Bjorn Shallow Bay.

Today is the Summer Solstice, with trade teams visiting the territory, making the entire domain extraordinarily lively and festive.

As Su Li stepped out of the castle, the sunshine was perfect, and the breeze gently brushed over the verdant plains, making the whole world bright and pleasant.

On this sunny day, people believe the light's power has reached its peak, able to dispel all darkness and evil.

In the heart of the territory, within the newly built town of Hesse, the streets were adorned with flags and garlands made from wildflowers, and the air was filled with the aroma of roast meat, fresh bread, and beer.

Citizens in newly bought festive attire had faces radiant with holiday joy. Children chased and played along the streets, waving sun motifs made from colored paper and ribbons.

Outside the town in the fields, Druids along with the Dawn Church's nuns performed rituals around ancient Oaks, chanting praise hymns, praying for Reya and Tal to bestow harvest and peace. The breeze blew through the wheat fields, with the sprouts swaying in response to their prayers.

Perhaps in dark corners and eerie forests, wicked monsters still plot in secrecy, but on this sunny day, it's their most feared moment. Vampires, Undead, and Demons have retreated to their lairs.

Humans and Elves were immersed in joy, celebrating this great festival of Divine Grace.

When Su Li arrived at Lake Revelin, Luna of Elves, Tal's attendant, was presiding over the summer solstice ritual there, distributing Protective Talismans to the territory's people. Although merely made of feathers and stones, they were blessed with the strong sunlight's grace on the solstice, possessing the ability to drive away and cleanse.

This was also the first time Su Li saw the priestess's face clearly; she had washed off the war paint on her face early in the morning, revealing her delicate cheeks.

As an Elf, she had the signature long ears and outstanding beauty.

Legend has it that Elves' beauty is as prominent as their arrogance. Now it seemed it wasn't a lie.

Still, Su Li always felt Tal's attendant was peculiar; when she distributed Talismans, her gaze would inadvertently glance towards the shore, at the stripped knights washing their bodies.

She was clearly sneaking glances at the knights' robust physiques and sexy chest muscles.

Could it be... Tal's attendant is as wild as Tal, craving men's bodies?

Well, no one ever said women can't have a preference for men.

Especially Elven women, as long-lived species, tend not to be overly concerned about chastity.

So Su Li didn't comment on the maid, walked up to her, and asked, "How is the Summer Solstice baptism situation in the territory?"

Lunadeshan had the notable pride and aloofness of an elf. If she hadn't been sneaking glances at the knights' strong bodies, no one would have guessed this cool forest girl had such a lewd inner world.

Upon hearing Su Li's inquiry, she tried hard to maintain her cold, mysterious persona and replied faintly, "The ritual went smoothly. Many slaves were baptized here while heading to Bjorn Shallow Bay for farming."

"Most of those who haven't arrived yet are the more powerful and higher-status residents of the territory."

Doesn't that mainly refer to the knights?

No wonder she specifically came here to preside over the summer ritual.

Su Li could hardly imagine if this elf girl with a lewd inner world could really ride a Giant Shepherd Deer, such a holy beast.

However, Su Li wasn't in a position to criticize her about being lecherous, so he turned and asked Hilude, "Did Fastrick arrive?"

Hilude was sitting by the lake, washing Death's Claw and her Half Griffin, Tearing Claw. The three Half Griffin eggs had successfully hatched; besides Hilude, Jerald and Schwartz each received one due to their battle achievements.

Tearing Claw had four Dragon Blood Stones hanging on it, which made it run even more like a small lion compared to Death's Claw.

The waters of the Summer Solstice lake contained divine power and spiritual power, and it was joyfully frolicking with Death's Claw by the lakeside.

Upon hearing Su Li's question, Hilude immediately pointed to the sky and said, "He arrived a long time ago, hiding in the clouds above the lake. He's said to have been here since dawn, protecting the peace of Lake Revelin."

Such a guardian of Lake Revelin's peace!

No one was more of a tale of the fox guarding the henhouse than he was.

Clearly, he was using this as an opportunity to ogle at the cool ladies' smooth legs, tender little feet, and wet chests!

"Tell him to come down; there's business to attend to."

Soon after, Fastrick descended on a Flying Horse before Su Li and asked, "Lord, what can I do for you?"

Su Li asked, "Did you see the trade team guard coming over?"

"Yes, yes! Are you here for her as well? A female guard named Shire, she's basically the goddess who commands Thunder. Moreover, she's not only wealthy but also very generous."

"She wore only a beast skin skirt on her lower body, and her smooth, round legs, after being baptized by clear water, were enticingly glossy."

"More importantly, her upper body remained wet, with her delicate figure faintly visible, curves alluring. She's been sitting by the lake all morning."

"It was a real treat for everyone."

Wasn't this kind of good thing and you didn't call me?

If it weren't for the Daily Intelligence, Su Li would have almost missed it.

"Go and bring her over."

Su Li decided to finish off this Desire Demon.

If crops in the fields grew wildly and their cycles shortened, it might not be good for the territory.

If vegetables matured all at once and couldn't be eaten in time, it would just be wasted.

As for whether it's a Desire Demon or not, Su Li didn't care. He didn't want to see what a Desire Demon looks like; it was all for the reward of the Giant Shepherd Deer!

A monster cavalry's strength had been vividly demonstrated in the last battle.

Soon a woman with a large chest, slim waist, and glossy, oily legs swayed elegantly in.

Following her was a group of lecherous men, staring intently at her full, shapely buttocks and swaying waist.

A team of knights, their armor shining brightly under the sun, blocked the approaching crowd, causing an uproar.

The residents angrily questioned why the beauty was being driven away and why they weren't allowed to get close?

But when Su Li appeared, everyone immediately sensibly shut their mouths.

The knights, constrained by law, might still keep their composure.

But the Lord's words were the law within the territory; getting killed was dying in vain. No one dared to speak nonsense anymore; all their focus turned here.

Shire, with full red lips and seductive, moist lipstick, felt things were amiss when numerous knights surrounded her.

She knew her schemes better than anyone. With so many knights present, she couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

She could only pray that this Lord hadn't uncovered her intentions and was simply coveting her beauty.

So as she walked over, she charmingly pressed close to Su Li, blowing a scented breath toward him, and asked, "Lord, do you have something to call me over for? Could it be a desire for a wild joy ride? I don't mind, though I wonder if the men of your territory would mind? Do you think they'd be angered, or rather excitedly watch us enjoy ourselves in the wilderness?"

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