30: National Guard Training Center

"What should I do? I really want to go back, but I don't have enough resources now. What should I do?" Wei He began to complain.

"Although it's not in the current version of red alert, there are some hidden buildings in the red alert system that can increase the level of Red Alert Troops. Once they reach three stars, they can automatically recover health and restore their well-being with the help of the system!" The system's voice allowed Wei He to regain his confidence.

"You have such a good thing and didn't say it sooner? You're being naughty!" Wei He had a love-hate relationship with the system. Did it really have to pause for breath like that?

"However, to unlock the permissions for hidden buildings, it requires a consumption of one million red alert economy credits. Commander, would you like to unlock the construction permissions for the Militia Training Center?" The system's voice struck Wei He like a bolt from the blue.

"One million red alert economy credits? I've only accumulated a few hundred thousand after all this time. This is going to be the death of me!" Wei He roared at the sky.

"Have Captain Kurt hurry up and send the gold over!" Although one million made Wei He's heart ache, with the Militia Training Center, it would be much more convenient to treat Ability Users or his own Red Alert Troops in the future. After all, once the construction permissions were unlocked, he could build countless Militia Training Centers to upgrade all Red Alert Troops to three stars.

"Transporting by water is still too slow. You can build an Ore Refinery in Nanshan Town to refine the ore; it will be much faster!" the system suggested to Wei He.

"Although this might expose red alert buildings, I have no choice if I want to obtain the funds required for the red alert economy faster!" Wei He replied with certainty.

On the land beach closest to the Danga Archipelago, a massive MCV slowly deployed, and five Ore Refineries rose from the ground. With the completion of the Ore Refineries, five armored mining vehicles were also manufactured.

They also joined the task of transporting wealth. On the road from Nanshan Town to the beach, the line of carriages escorted by White Armor Soldiers was continuous.

Three days later, Captain Kurt had emptied the entire warehouse of Nanshan Town, and the red alert system finally collected one million economy points.

"System, hurry up and unlock the construction permissions for the Militia Training Center!" While his heart ached, Wei He also clearly realized that the economy of small cities was still too small; he needed to control more large cities.

"As you command, Commander!" The system's mechanical voice sounded: "The construction permissions for the Militia Training Center have been successfully unlocked, Commander!"

"So fast? Let me see!" Wei He quickly opened the screen and saw that only a small fraction of the economy points remained in the top right corner, causing his heart to ache once again.

In the defense list, the icon for the Militia Training Center appeared, flashing with white light.

Wei He immediately clicked the icon to build it, placing it on the beach of Nanshan Town.

On a long flagpole was a Soviet flag. Its appearance was a red rectangular field with a yellow hammer and sickle symbol in the upper left corner. The flag was simple overall with a distinct Soviet style, and at the base of the flagpole was a circle of stepped railings.

Seeing this building, Wei He excitedly ordered Xie Yanwen to enter the Militia Training Center and give it a try.

The moment Xie Yanwen stepped onto the stairs, he was sucked directly into the flagpole and then quickly released.

After coming out of the flagpole, the red alert operation interface showed that Xie Yanwen had indeed upgraded to three stars. Moreover, after reaching three stars, Xie Yanwen's health bar was also slowly recovering.

"Thank you, Commander, for allowing me to increase my level. I am now a Control Level Ability User!" Xie Yanwen's tears of excitement flowed. Only an Ability User knew how difficult it was to cross levels.

"What? It turns out this building can not only upgrade soldiers to three stars but also increase their ability level!" Wei He felt as if he had discovered a new world and was eager to experiment.

Since Xie Yanwen could increase his ability level, then Huang Yichen should be able to as well. Afterward, Wei He had Huang Yichen and the other Red Alert Troops enter the Militia Training Center together.

Huang Yichen indeed also reached three stars, and his ability level upgraded to the World-Shocking Level, the same level as Lin Zhian. Now, his chances of winning had increased by another margin.

Unfortunately, it could only increase by one level. Even if one entered the Militia Training Center again, the ability level would not increase further.

Furthermore, the Red Alert Troops only reached three stars. It seemed that those without abilities could only be upgraded to three stars and could not awaken abilities.

"Now, hurry back to Nankang Golden Valley and don't let any flaws show!" Wei He's confidence was now greatly boosted, and he impatiently ordered Xie Yanwen to return.

"As you command, Commander!" Xie Yanwen mounted his horse and led a group of soldiers toward Nankang Golden Valley.

What Wei He didn't expect was that after Huang Yichen upgraded to a World-Shocking Level Ability User, he could actually take off from where he stood. This reminded him of the white-haired magician he had encountered in Riquan City; if he faced him again, his chances of winning would be even greater.

Inside the Lin family courtyard in Nankang Golden Valley, Plucking Feathers from a Passing Goose—Lin Zhian sat in the main hall, his fair face now full of rage.

"All five warships have sunk, and three thousand White Armor Army soldiers were lost. How do you still have the face to come back?" Lin Zhian said in disbelief.

"It's true. The person who kidnapped Du Yu and Steward Huang is named Wei He. He colluded with the Magic Empire. While I was on the island searching, a magician ambushed us and sank all five warships. There were over three thousand brothers on board who sacrificed their lives before they could even disembark!" Xie Yanwen said while weeping.

"What kind of magician was it, and why would they do this?" Because the former Xie Yanwen never lied and was upright, Lin Zhian did not doubt his words. What he didn't know was that Xie Yanwen was now only loyal to Wei He.

"He seemed to be called Charlie or something, an Intermediate Magician. I was no match for him. Fortunately, with many brothers around, I was able to escape disaster!" Xie Yanwen continued, "After he left, we stayed on the island for over a month before a merchant ship brought us back to the mainland!"

"I heard that Charlie mysteriously disappeared half a year ago, along with dozens of other magicians. The Riquan City where he was located has also been massacred. It seems this Wei He is very dangerous. But what is he doing in Nankang Golden Valley?" Lin Zhian still couldn't figure out why.

"He seems to be after Du Yu and the gold mine!" Xie Yanwen's eyes darted as he explained to Lin Zhian.

"Yes, the news that Du Yu was in my hands must have leaked. An Ability User with the talent for Turning Stone Into Gold is a target for the whole world. I was too careless!" Lin Zhian beat his chest and stamped his feet, filled with regret.

"Go investigate who leaked the news. Also, have Lu Yifa come over and tell him to rebuild the warships. I want to find Wei He and his magician, use them as a sacrifice for the souls of the deceased, and snatch Du Yu back!" Lin Zhian was already red-faced with anger. Xie Yanwen exited the hall at the right time and hurried to execute the task.

Outside Nankang Golden Valley, the forest was like a canopy with spreading branches and leaves. In the lush primeval forest, two people were playing.

Dressed in black with a tall stature, his clean, fair face revealed a cold, sharp handsomeness. His dark, deep eyes shimmered with a charming luster. Currently, the owner of these eyes—Lu Yifa—was gazing affectionately at Lin Xixue.

"Xue'er, when will you be willing to marry me? I've already prepared the betrothal gifts," Lu Yifa asked anxiously.

"Oh, I don't want to get married so early. Besides, isn't it good like this? Why must you be in such a hurry to put shackles on yourself? That's so stupid!" Lin Xixue said with a look of displeasure.

"Sigh, getting married and having children is the proper thing to do. We shouldn't waste our time!" Although Lu Yifa said this, he was calculating in his heart that as long as he became the Lin family's son-in-law, all the Lin family's wealth would be his. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but laugh out loud.