Trying to win over more subordinates was originally a plan discussed by Zhen Jin and Zi Di.
So at the beginning, Zidi strongly persuaded Jin to save Huang Zao.
It's just that Huang Zao concealed the existence of the silver demonic beast, and at the same time escaped from the battle, repeatedly causing accidents to appear.
But now it seems that the final result is even more gratifying.
Yellow algae and cyanobacteria have become slaves to the needle.
Originally just recruiting them, they still have freedom. And now they have become slaves, which means they lose their freedom.
The two brothers are both at the bronze level, and the value of slaves of this strength is still quite high.
Of course, now the needle has no reliable means of restraint for the two of them, such as a slave contract or something.
In the current environment, needle cannot be extravagant.
Yellow algae and cyanobacteria took refuge in the thread as slaves, and with their own influence, others naturally chose to attach themselves to the thread.
So, Needle successfully gained the actual control of this exploration team.
The brothers Huangzao and Cyanobacteria are both bronze-level elites. Yellow algae are good at using halberds, and cyanobacteria are good at scimitars. These two are the strongest.
Among the rest, there were two archers and one crossbowman. There were thirteen sword-axe men, spearmen, and shield bearers left.
Coupled with the defenseless old scholar Cangxiu, there are a total of nineteen people (excluding the two of goldenrod and purple stem).
According to Cangxu, when they first set off, the entire exploration team had nearly forty people, and the team was huge.
But by this point, the exploration team had been reduced by half.
These people are poorly armored.
The brothers Huangzao and Cyanozae wore leather armor, and the others were dressed in linen.
Survival resources are not tight, and the team carries plenty of food and fresh water.
All this information was learned by Needle from Cangxiu's body.
"Since this mountain spring is drinkable, then please assign some people to collect more fresh water for us. Half of that kerosene can be discarded."
Needle gave the first order.
"Yes, my lord." Cangxu accepted the order and respectfully exited the tent.
This tent was brought by the exploration team and was built by the brothers Huangzae and Cyanobacteria, and the needle can take a good nap here.
As soon as Cang Xu exited the tent, Zi Di lifted the curtain and walked in.
"My lord, our old scholar is not simple." Zidi said.
When Zhen Jin summoned Cangxu alone, Zidi had initial contact with each member. From the mouths of others, Zidi probably restored the entire truth.
"It turns out that Cangxiu's analysis made Xuanzae and Cyanobacteria realize that it was a big trouble?" After listening to Zi Di's report, Zhen Jin smiled slightly, "It seems that the loot we collected from the eight-legged spider also shocked these people severely."
"Don't overestimate people, and don't underestimate people." Needle Blonde sighed from the bottom of her heart.
The outcome of this matter was good, but the whole process prompted Jin to constantly reflect on himself.
He overestimated Huang Zao's temperament and did not realize the possibility of him concealing information. Wishful thinking that yellow algae would be used by it in the grace of saving lives.
But the result was that Huang Zao escaped and abandoned the two saviors of Needle and Purple.
Later, the brothers Huang Zao and Cyano Zao took refuge in themselves under great pressure and sold themselves into slavery.
Is it because the two of them sincerely repent?
There may be a little.
But more should be forced by the strong strength of the needle and purple tea, as well as the deep background.
What about the others?
They are happy to be led by the pin.
Why?
In such a dangerous environment, the weak cling to the strong is one of the best survival strategies, isn't it?
The identity of the Templar and his deeds of saving Huang Zao make people believe that although this leader is young, his character is worthy of their trust.
Among them, the most eye-catching is the old scholar Cang Xu.
He served aristocratic families for more than 30 years, and learned the wisdom of aristocratic survival and games.
He was defenseless and had no combat power, but he was respected by the entire exploration team. The brothers Huang Zao and Cyanai almost obeyed Cang Xu's words.
When Cangxu got Huang Zao's information, he immediately became keenly aware of the identities of Needle Jin and Zidi.
The entire exploration team was led by him, and they immediately went back, and finally took the initiative to join the needle.
Huang Zao and Cyano became his greeting gift to meet the needle, but even if the two brothers sold themselves into slavery, they were very grateful to Cangxu.
What he said to Needle was ostensibly a good thing for the brothers, but in fact it was a deal.
Cangxu took the initiative to take refuge in the needle, allowing the latter to accept these subordinates smoothly and have two bronze-level servants. And the needle also gives full rewards. In the new team, Cangsu became the third person after Needle and Purple Stem.
The first order given by Zhen Jin was to make him the leader and lead a group of people to collect fresh water.
This is the boy's response to Cangxu's initiative to take refuge.
He was wary of Cangsu and admired him at the same time.
He knew that he needed such talents around him. Don't look at Cangxu as just a scholar, ordinary farmers can knock him down. But he has knowledge and wisdom that is beyond the reach of ordinary people, and knowledge and wisdom are also an invisible force.
"The situation where I have a bad memory and cannot use my fighting spirit needs to be kept secret for the time being." The needle also cares for the purple stem.
Zi Di nodded repeatedly, her face slightly solemn: "I understand, my lord."
Needle has just taken control of this exploration team, and there are still hidden dangers.
If these subordinates find that the needle cannot use vindictiveness, will it cause some bad thoughts?
If you can't use your fighting spirit, based on physical literacy alone, the gap between different levels is not so big.
Just like the family motto of the Hundred Needles family says: People, do not overestimate or underestimate.
For this sentence, Needle now has a deep understanding!
Although he became the leader of the exploration team, his control over the entire team was still weak.
This level of prohibition is simply impossible.
"You make arrangements, call the members of the exploration team in turn, and I will talk to them alone in the tent." Needle finally instructed Zidi again.
Therefore, when Cangxu led several people to collect fresh water and returned to the tent to report, they were stopped by the yellow algae and cyanobacteria guarding outside.
"Master Needle, you are talking to Bai Ya."
Cang Xu was slightly stunned, he knew that Bai Ya, a young man with a hearty smile, was the son of Orion, and was inconspicuous in the exploration team.
"Did Bai Ya make a mistake?" Cang Xu asked.
"No, the entire exploration team has to enter the tent alone and be questioned by Lord Zhenjin." Cyanobacteria replied.
Cangxu couldn't help but be very interested: "What did the lord ask them?"
Huang Zao shrugged: "It's nothing more than some personal background, family situation, personal strengths, and information about shipwrecks and islands."
At this moment, the curtain was lifted, and Bai Ya, a member of the exploration team, walked out, looking excited.
"Ah, it's Mr. Scholar." Bai Ya said hello first.
"Looking at you, you are looked at differently by Lord Needle, right?" Cangxu smiled and nodded.
Bai Ya grinned and said: "Of course not. In fact, it was Lord Needle Gold who promised everyone that as long as they behave well in the future, they may be able to follow him and join Baisha City in the future! At worst, you can become a guard of Baisha City."
"Isn't this fulfilling your wish? You kid have to behave well." Cang Xu patted Bai Ya on the shoulder.
Bai Ya nodded repeatedly and said energetically: "I will definitely work hard!"
After getting the report from the cyanobacteria, Cangxu entered the tent again and saw the gold.
"My lord, according to your instructions, we abandoned half of the kerosene and used the original oil bag to store fresh water." Cangsu replied respectfully.
"Well, well done, you go down and rest first. After lunch, there will be a meeting to discuss the next itinerary, and you are ready."
"Yes, my lord." Cangxu bowed and exited the tent.
He didn't stay away, stood by the tent and watched for a while.
The members who originally followed him to reserve fresh water were also summoned by Zhen Jin one by one.
Everyone didn't stay in the tent for long, but when they came out, the expression on their faces changed significantly from before they entered, even in the eyes of people who usually don't smile, it was like a layer of oil.
Cangxu took a deep look at the tent, smiled, and said softly: "That's fine."
Not all strong people have leadership talents.
In Cangxu's view: Needle is very young. It is rare for such a young man to have at least a silver level of cultivation. I'm afraid most of the time is spent on one's own practice. This involves energy, and learning and mastery in other aspects are naturally weak.
But now it seems that Needle is at least passing in terms of being a leader.
This young man is not yet the lord of Baisha City, so he can make a promise out of thin air to outline a bright future for these members of the exploration team to follow him.
The people's hearts are gradually being gathered by the needle, the morale of the team is also improving, and the control of the entire exploration team is rapidly deepening.