The biting cold wind rustled, carrying ice and snow that lashed against the dead tree trunks by the roadside.Louis sat in a swaying carriage, its wheels groaning dully as they rolled over the frozen earth.He looked down at the Northern Lord's Development Permit in his hand, stamped with the royal seal, and a bitter smile appeared on his face.Three months ago, /N_o_v_e_l_i_g_h_t/ he was hit by a dump truck and directly transmigrated to another world, possessing the body of Duke Calvin's son—Louis Calvin.However, after being reborn as a Celestial Dragon, he hadn't even enjoyed a single day of good life before he was appointed as a Frontier Baron, tasked with developing his own territory in the Northern Region.This was not a good thing.The Northern Region was frozen year-round, barren and desolate, and faced the threat of Glacier Orcs from the north; it was no place for humans.Although the Iron-Blood Empire nominally controlled the Northern Region, many areas were still under the control of the Snow Country's remnants.Even two years ago, a large-scale rebellion almost caused the Northern Region to completely break away from the Empire, and it was only suppressed at a great cost.The Empire thus realized that relying solely on military garrisons could not maintain long-term stability.So, the Emperor ordered the sons of various noble families to go to the Northern Region, serve as Frontier Lords, and exchange their strength for territory to stabilize the frontier.At the same time, this could also weaken the influence of some nobles, killing two birds with one stone.Of course, the various nobles were not foolish; they could not fail to see the Emperor's intentions, and most only sent the family's 'odds and ends' to appease the Emperor.Louis was one of them.As the most unpromising of Duke Calvin's twelve sons, he naturally became the first choice for this task.After receiving the Development Permit, the family gave him eight hundred gold coins, a few carts of grain, three Elite Knights, ten Formal Knights, and thirty Apprentice Knights, then urged him to set off quickly.Looking at this lineup, it was clear that Duke Calvin had no intention of letting his useless son establish himself in the Northern Region.As long as he didn't die on the way, it would be fine; dying in the Northern Region would count as completing the mission, mainly emphasizing participation.No one believed Louis could survive in the Northern Region, and he himself didn't have much confidence.How could a fresh graduate, suddenly thrown into this freezing, dangerous, and godforsaken place, survive?Louis pulled his cloak tighter, but it still couldn't ward off the bone-chilling cold.He couldn't help but curse under his breath:“Damn it, didn't they say every transmigrator gets a golden finger? Why do I have nothing?!”No sooner had he spoken than a mechanical female voice sounded in his mind.“Daily Intelligence System loading…”Louis was stunned, and before he could react, information about the Intelligence System continuously poured into his mind.Daily Intelligence System.Every day, it would randomly push a few pieces of intelligence related to him, covering resource locations, personal secrets, and even future events… This golden finger could be said to be the most ideal tool for a Frontier Lord.The Northern Region, as a place full of uncertainty, had various dangers but also many opportunities.In this environment, the Daily Intelligence System would push important information to help him avoid dangers and acquire resources.This undoubtedly paved a broad road for him to become a powerful Lord.More importantly, even in the worst-case scenario, with the Daily Intelligence System's reminders, he could escape in advance.After understanding all this, Louis could no longer suppress the ecstasy in his heart and let out a soft laugh.A glimmer of hope finally appeared in the dark and endless journey of a Lord!“Daily Intelligence System loading complete!”As the prompt sounded, a semi-transparent light screen appeared before Louis’s eyes, with several lines of text rapidly jumping across it.【Daily Intelligence Update Complete】【1: The Third Prince of the Iron-Blood Empire was framed and drowned in a cesspit today at noon while inspecting the stables.】【2: Duke Calvin's tenth daughter has been born, with the“Burst” talent in her bloodline.】【3: A school of Northern Crystal Cod will appear in the ice river crevice three kilometers to the west at dawn.】【4: Knight Roy will mix Frost Scorpion venom into your dinner stew.】… Filled with excitement, Louis read each piece of intelligence from top to bottom.The first two pieces of intelligence were not very helpful to his current situation; at most, they offered him a little psychological comfort in his predicament.For example, mocking the Third Prince for his terrible luck in the court struggles.And once again marveling at his father's vigorous energy and astonishing fertility.But when his gaze fell on the third piece of intelligence, his eyes immediately froze.“A school of Northern Crystal Cod will appear in the ice river crevice three kilometers to the west at dawn.”Northern Crystal Cod! This was a rare and precious item.Before departing for the Northern Region, in order not to sit idly by, Louis had crammed a lot of knowledge about the Northern Region, and this fish was mentioned among it.They lived in extremely cold waters, and their flesh was not only delicious.Most importantly, their bones contained a special substance that could purify impurities in a Knight's bloodline, enhancing their strength.This stuff was priceless in the market!This was not just about delicious food; this was an opportunity to earn money, build connections, and even enhance combat power!The System came at the perfect time; he was originally worried about how to establish himself in the Northern Region, and now an opportunity had presented itself.Calming himself down, Louis continued to read, and then his smile suddenly froze.“Knight Roy will mix Frost Scorpion venom into your dinner stew.”Louis's Adam's apple bobbed, and his gaze instinctively swept towards the busy Knights not far away.They were setting up camp around a bonfire; some were pitching tents, others were unloading equipment from the horses.Several Knights responsible for cooking were preparing ingredients, pouring chopped meat and wild vegetables into a large pot, with steam slowly rising into the cold night.A Knight with an honest face was half-crouching beside the pot, stirring the soup.It was Roy.A chill ran down Louis's spine.A Formal Knight sent by his family actually wanted to kill him in secret?!He had thought that even though these Formal Knights looked down on him, they would at least obey his orders as their Lord, but he hadn't expected someone to be ready to send him to his grave!Being banished to a desolate place was already miserable enough, but he hadn't even reached his destination before someone couldn't resist making a move.Damn it, it was truly impossible to guard against.Fortunately, he had the Daily Intelligence System, otherwise he might have just kicked the bucket.A Knight's voice came from outside the carriage, mixed with the howling wind:“My Lord, dinner is ready.”Louis straightened his collar, then slowly lifted the curtain and stepped out of the carriage.The firelight illuminated the encampment, and hot stew bubbled in the iron pot.The strong aroma, mixed with the cold wind, wafted into his nostrils, unconsciously stirring a bit of appetite.The Knights were sitting around the bonfire, but had not yet begun to eat.According to custom, he, as the Lord, had to finish eating first before others could start.Louis's gaze swept over the crowd, finally returning to the iron pot, a smile playing on his lips.

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