"Prisoners who fake surrender deserve a good punishment!"

With that said, Luo De pressed the frozen pear against Vivian's collarbone.

The icy touch made Vivian shiver all over.

"Ah, no, no!"

The feeling of cold and ticklishness was unbearable for Vivian. She laughed lightly and struggled, pleading for mercy.

But how could Luo De let her off easily this time?

The frozen pear slid and rolled around her neck and collarbone, leaving her weak and gradually collapsing into Luo De's arms.

"Stop it, stop it, Lord Baron can't take it..."

Vivian giggled and struggled, curling up entirely in Luo De's embrace.

Her repeated pleas finally made the frozen pear leave her skin.

Only little water stains remained, gleaming under the candlelight.

Vivian slowly opened her eyes.

The handsome face was looking down at her, his sapphire eyes full of amusement.

"Lord Baron, sister is watching us..."

"What's she saying?" Luo De inquired.

"She asked me to remind her...of the taste of your kiss..."

Before Vivian could finish her sentence, warm breath brushed her face, followed by a soft and smooth touch hitting her...

...

Inside the Sea Abyss Wizard Tower.

Avril paused while searching the bookshelf,

"That girl, when did I ask her to remind me?"

Avril scolded, but couldn't help smiling.

"Sister Avril, what are you laughing at?"

Milly asked curiously, standing on tiptoe and looking at Avril.

"It's nothing."

Avril rubbed Milly's head, her cheeks slightly red as she murmured softly,

"I was just wondering if your sister Vivian is actually another part of myself?"

...

...

The next morning.

When Luo De woke up, Vivian was already dressed and sitting properly on a chair.

"You're awake."

Vivian turned her head, not daring to look Luo De in the eye, "I'll call Leia to help you dress and wash."

Before Luo De could say a word, Vivian quickly walked out of the bedroom to fetch Leia.

Then Vivian stood waiting at the door.

"What's the matter with you?"

Luo De was a little surprised.

Vivian wasn't like this last night; the tooth marks on his shoulder still faintly hurt.

Besides, even before, Vivian would help Leia in the morning rather than standing at the door with her back turned.

"It's nothing, Lord Baron."

Vivian pursed her lips and changed the subject,

"Sister has already finished breakfast and will leave with Doron and the others."

"Yes, I know."

Luo De closed his eyes, allowing the towel to wipe over his face, and instructed, "Tell the Guard to inform Luna and Otto to come to me after breakfast."

"Okay, Lord Baron."

Vivian nodded and quickly walked out.

Luo De looked down at Leia, who was washing his towel, "Don't you think Vivian is acting a bit strange?"

Leia quickly nodded, whispering, "Maybe she's just shy..."

Luo De smirked.

Shy?

Last night she almost bit him to death, and now she's shy?

Women are truly complicated.

After helping Luo De finish washing, Leia went out and brought breakfast back to Luo De.

Vivian was still very polite with Luo De, eating breakfast seriously, as if she had become a different person.

Luo De didn't pay it any mind, quickly finishing breakfast to tend to his duties.

"Good day, Lord."

Luna and Otto both bowed.

Luo De, without any small talk, spoke directly to Luna and Otto,

"I called you here to discuss building an herbal garden."

Luo De looked at Luna,

"Mainly, we need to plant herbs that can enhance physique, heal wounds, stop bleeding, and detoxify."

"Luna, based on the herbal book I gave you earlier, choose suitable varieties and prepare a seed list."

Luo De had previously compiled herbs that could survive in the Northern Territory and gave them to Luna to study.

"Then hand the seed list over to Lawrence so he can quickly send people to Border City to purchase them."

"Choose some common, generic herb varieties, ones that aren't hard to find."

"Understood, Lord."

Luna nodded, then a hint of concern appeared on her face,

"Sir, how many acres of herbs do you want to plant?"

Luna asked cautiously.

Luo De thought for a moment, "At least ten acres for each kind, depending on manpower and seed availability."

The small quantity makes it difficult for mutations to occur.

Luna was taken aback, her expression changed slightly.

"Lord, although I've planted some simple herbs before, such a large area..."

Luna's voice was filled with unease, "I really have no experience..."

Planting ten acres of medicinal herbs is completely different from planting grain.

Grain crops seek yield and growth speed, whereas herbs focus more on efficacy.

Planting density, soil requirements, seeding timing are all different.

Many herbs need to be sown in specific seasons, which Luna is not clear about.

Luo De waved his hand: "It's okay."

He turned to look at Vivian, "Give Luna the herb planting manual."

"Yes, Lord Baron."

Vivian responded and immediately went into Luo De's study to take out a leather bag, handing it to Luna.

"It contains detailed knowledge on herb planting, which I have organized into a book."

Luo De also knew nothing about herb planting and had no exposure in his previous life.

But his notes had records of everything, and Luo De copied them all out.

As soon as Luna saw the booklet, she breathed a sigh of relief: "You are thoughtful as always."

Luo De turned his gaze to Otto.

"Otto, your task is to assist Luna in cultivating the herb garden's land."

"Whatever she needs, you arrange it; she is the main person in charge of the herb garden."

Otto scratched his head and said softly while shrinking his neck,

"Lord, all the people in the territory are turning the soil, I'm afraid we can't spare anyone."

Otto smiled wryly.

"This isn't urgent, we'll start after the spring thaw."

Luo De instructed with a smile: "I'm telling you now so you can prepare in advance, get ready for the herb garden's work beforehand, so as not to be in a hurry when spring plowing comes."

Otto instantly relaxed, grinning,

"Understood, my lord! I will arrange it right away."

He straightened up and said loudly, "Rest assured, I will arrange it well."

"Alright, you go ahead with your work."

Luo De nodded, Luna and Otto bowed and withdrew in succession.

Then Luo De had Vivian bring paper and pen to write a letter to the Dawn Society.

Avril had searched through the booklist of the Sea Abyss Wizard Tower's library, there wasn't a single book on flame spells.

There were plenty of basic spells on frost, lightning, earth, and shadow element, but not what Luo De needed.

This is understandable; the undersea wizard doesn't learn flame spells, which suits their living environment.

Therefore, Luo De could only write a letter to the Dawn Society to see if he could purchase a few.

Luo De felt a bit helpless.

He had become the lord of the cold Northern Territory, yet his talent leaned towards fiery flame.

He had to be courteous while writing the letter to the Dawn Society, taking him half a day before finishing, and had the guard send it out.

Immediately afterward, Luo De stretched lazily and headed to the Blacksmith Shop.

After being busy these days, the forging work had been delayed, and he had to hurry to catch up.

Just as Luo De stepped out of the manor gate, Us and Gala hurriedly ran over, almost bumping into Luo De.

"Sorry, Saint Master!"

Us pulled Gala and quickly bowed to apologize.

"Be careful next time."

Luo De wasn't bothered, but he had to maintain the majesty of the Saint Master in front of others,

"Get to the point."

"Yes, Saint Master."

Us responded, then nudged Gala.

Gala looked up at the sky, and his eagle flapped its wings and flew down, landing on Gala's shoulder.

At this moment, the eagle's claws were holding a leather bag.

Gala quickly took the leather bag, presented it with both hands to Luo De,

"Saint Master, Lord Gang Le is escorting the Snow Rabbit slaves and Lizardman captives back with his team."

Us explained: "This is the letter and map he sent in advance."

Sending messages via eagle is the latest communication method from Black Pine Ridge.

This way, patrol teams no longer need to ride back hurriedly to deliver messages; the Eagle Feather Tribe people in their teams dispatch eagles to carry messages.

For long-distance travels, there are relay stations where eagles directly exchange messages.

Now Luo De has five Eagle Feather Barbarians who tame eagles.

—There are only these few not because the Eagle Feather Barbarians haven't awakened, but because Rein hasn't caught more eagles.

Rein has already taken people to Ice Blade Valley to catch them, and Luo De even sent a letter and gift to Baron Blom to give notice for this.

Luo De reached out and quickly pulled out the letter from the leather bag.

"Gang Le doesn't like writing letters, there must be something he needs to report in advance."

Luo De unfolded the letter and couldn't help but frown,

"What are these Lizardmen up to..."

Luo De immediately took out the map, having Vivian and Us spread it out for him.

Luo De looked at the marks representing burial pits on it, and couldn't help but trace them with his hand.

He connected from the first to the last with his hand, and a strange yet regular incomplete pattern appeared.

Luo De suddenly had a bad feeling.

"Vivian, have your sister stop traveling immediately."

Luo De ordered with a frown: "Now find out if there's an array related to flesh and blood in the book list."

"Especially ones that transform flesh into undead."

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