NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 4: Shocked The World
**Chapter 4: Shocked the World**
Having said that, the exchange rate set by Lei Xiao this time was not low—in fact, it was quite outrageous.
An ordinary farmer would need to work for four consecutive hours to earn a single share. Yet, from the beginning until now, only a little over two hours had passed. For the vast majority of people, exchanging for even one share was nearly equivalent to their entire wealth.
However, thanks to the initial actions of the big-hearted dog owners, the chat channel was flooded with praise and applause.
Seeing that a mere 100 servings of meat had easily secured all the materials needed to upgrade the Lord's Mansion, Lei Xiao couldn't help but show a hint of joy on his face.
While others would need at least a week of hard work to gather the necessary resources, he had accomplished it in just ten seconds. Even a V15 player at the beginning of the game couldn't match his speed!
Without hesitation, Lei Xiao extracted all the resources from the trading center into his storage space and hurried to the front of the cabin. He pressed the upgrade button immediately.
In an instant, a colorful light curtain appeared out of thin air, enveloping the entire cabin. At the same time, a prompt sounded:
**[You have consumed wood x2000, thatch x1000, and stone x500]**
**[The Lord's Mansion Lv1 is being upgraded. Please wait...]**
Hearing this, Lei Xiao's face lit up with anticipation. After all, the previous Level 1 cabin was so fragile that it seemed like it might collapse at any moment. After the upgrade, it would surely be much more stable.
About fifteen minutes later, the light curtain gradually dissipated, and the prompt sounded as expected:
**[Congratulations! Your Lord's Mansion has been upgraded to Lv. 2!]**
**[Congratulations! The "Manufacturing" function has been newly unlocked.]**
Looking at the cabin before him, Lei Xiao noticed that it had not only doubled in size but also been reinforced with additional wood and equipped with rainproof measures. It was a complete transformation.
After walking around the cabin, Lei Xiao nodded in satisfaction. What surprised him even more was the unlocking of the "Manufacturing" function.
Through this new feature, he could directly use raw materials like wood and stone to instantly craft corresponding products. Simple tools such as carts, logging axes, and arrows, as well as household items like wooden barrels, bowls, and stools, were now within his reach.
Although only basic rough processing was available at the moment, these items were precisely the daily necessities most scarce in the territory. This development undoubtedly solved a major problem for Lei Xiao.
Just as he was about to enter the cabin to inspect it in detail, a third prompt sounded:
**[Dear Lord, congratulations! You have become the first lord in the world to upgrade to a Level 2 Mansion. A world broadcast will be issued shortly. Would you like to disclose your name?]**
After a moment of thought, Lei Xiao, who had already planned his next steps, responded decisively, "Yes!"
The next second, a voice echoed in everyone's ears:
**[Congratulations to Lord Lei Xiao of No. 0013076067 for being the first in the world to upgrade to a Level 2 Lord's Mansion! A second-tier random equipment and a second-tier random equipment blueprint will be awarded!]**
Instantly, lords across the globe were stunned.
If the name Lei Xiao had previously been known only among a small circle of lords, it was now etched into the minds of every lord on Blue Star.
Especially the foreign lords, who had never sold large quantities of meat in their trading centers, were filled with shock and confusion upon hearing this announcement.
However, since the world chat channel had not yet been unlocked, their reactions will not be detailed here for now.
At the same moment, all domestic regional channels erupted in chaos.
"Big boss, you're amazing!"
"So fast? Is this guy cheating? Where can I report him?"
"Report your sister! Are you brain-dead? Do you think this is some computer game? He must be genuinely skilled!"
"That's right! How could you mortals understand the world of the boss? By the way, does the boss need a leg ornament?"
"First-place brother, when you were practicing dance and learning new moves, you came across directly. Can you teach us how to develop quickly?"
"Speaking of which, Brother Meng, this is the same Lei Xiao who just sold us meat at a low price! God Xiao, I salute you!"
"Support God Xiao! We finally stepped on that big anonymous dog! Hahaha!"
Glancing at the chat channel, Lei Xiao smiled and walked straight into the cabin.
Inside, he found that the upgraded Lord's Mansion was indeed much improved. The exterior was now a reception room, while the interior had been transformed into a bedroom, resembling a standard suite.
Moreover, a variety of wooden furniture, such as tables, chairs, and benches, had been added. In the bedroom, aside from a softer wooden bed, there were also two bedside tables, giving the space a clean and tidy appearance.
After inspecting the room, Lei Xiao suddenly remembered something and grew excited again.
"By the way, I didn't expect the first-place reward to include extra bonuses besides the broadcast!"
Since the random equipment and blueprint he had just received had been automatically sent to his storage space, he hurried over to the wooden box.
Next came the thrilling moment of claiming his rewards!
With a thought, a long blade resembling a Tang Hengdao and a leather scroll appeared in his hands.
**[Congratulations! You have obtained the "Second-Tier Weapon: Falling Moon Blade"!]**
**[Congratulations! You have obtained the "Second-Tier Armor Blueprint: Black Iron Chain Armor"!]**
Noticing the words "Upgradable" on both the weapon and the blueprint, Lei Xiao was overjoyed. He immediately used his golden finger to begin upgrading.
However, to avoid a sudden pile of items appearing at his feet, he chose to operate directly within the storage space this time.
**[Congratulations! Your "Second-Tier Weapon: Falling Moon Blade" has been upgraded to 101 "Second-Tier Weapon: Falling Moon Blade"!]**
**[Congratulations! Your "Second-Tier Armor Blueprint: Black Iron Chain Armor" has been upgraded to "Third-Tier Armor Blueprint: Bright Silver Armor"!]**
"Another qualitative and quantitative leap? Not bad, not bad!"
With another thought, Lei Xiao summoned a Falling Moon Blade into his hand.
**Name: Falling Moon Blade**
**[Grade: Second-Tier · Excellent (Green)]**
**[Attack Power: ★★★☆ (The higher the star rating, the stronger the attack power)]**
**[Additional Effect: None]**
**[Remarks: Crafted entirely from fine iron. The blade is straight, with a total length of 75 cm and a blade length of 55 cm. It features an oval metal guard and is said to be a standard weapon of an empire.]**
"Not bad. This will serve as a good self-defense weapon. As for the rest, I can equip my army with them in the future."
Drawing the blade, Lei Xiao swung it a few times in the air before sheathing it and attaching it to his waist.
This type of weapon was light, sharp, and didn't require advanced skills to wield effectively. Although Lei Xiao was still an ordinary person, he could already wield it with considerable power, making it an excellent tool for self-defense.
"I have to admit, this makes me look more like a lord."
After pacing back and forth a few times, Lei Xiao nodded in satisfaction.
As for the upgraded third-tier armor blueprint, it required a blacksmith shop and specific materials to craft. Its exact properties could only be viewed after production, so he set it aside for now.
With everything settled, Lei Xiao, now armed with a sharp blade, sat on the wooden boss chair in the reception room. He prepared to open the trading center and make his next plans.
At that moment, he noticed that the number of private messages he had received had reached "9999+"—and it was still increasing rapidly!