I was a lord farming, how did I become an emperor?

Chapter 173 Unmanned Reconnaissance Aircraft?

Chapter 173 Unmanned Reconnaissance Aircraft?
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Bai Shuang, that guy, does have some brains.

Rhodes was extremely excited, but his face remained expressionless.

He beckoned, and Vivian stepped forward and took the inheritance pearl.

Rhodes prefers to call it a memory gem.

Holding the memory gem in his hand, Rhode quietly absorbed the information within.

Rhodes remained silent, and no one dared to speak first; the hall fell into complete silence.

"Ok?"

As information flooded into Rhodes' mind, he was surprised to discover that the method for awakening beast spirits was actually the same.

This suggests that the wild men were indeed from the same ancestor, but later incorporated different bloodlines.

However, this extraordinary gem contains methods for raising falcon-like pets, which is completely different from the gem of the Wolf Hoof Tribe.

After a long while, Rhodes came to his senses and stared at the eagle feathers.

"I will keep this heirloom pearl with me."

Rhodes said calmly, "You can send someone to awaken the beast spirit."

"You've already mastered the ability to awaken your bloodline?"

Eagle Feather's face was filled with shock, just like Wolf Hoof's expression back then, "But it will take a week..."

"Stop talking nonsense and go gather your people now."

Rhodes commanded without any politeness.

Rhodes was eager to see just how far these savages with contracted falcons could go.

"Okay, I'll go now!"

Sensing the fierce aura emanating from Rhodes, Eagle Feather dared not waste any more words, bowed, and quickly ran downstairs.

Uss spoke up, "Lord, I'll go with him too."

“Alright, bring them all here,” Rhodes ordered.

"Yes, my lord."

Us bowed in salutation, then quickly followed Eagle Feather.

Eagle Feather gathered quite a few clansmen; he brought all those aged twelve to thirty, a total of seventy-three.

Rhodes selected four people who caught his eye—

Rhodes can only use Beast Spirit Awakening five times a day.

You can't tell who can awaken just by looking at them, so I'll just pick someone I like.

Similar to the awakening ceremony of the Wolf Hoof tribe, the spirit was the primary focus and energy was secondary, stimulating the savages of the Eagle Feather tribe into a brief daze.

Upon waking, some were unremarkable, while others awakened the ability to communicate with eagles and falcons.

It's a bit of a shame that Eagle Feather's leader didn't awaken his bloodline power like Wolf Hoof.

That's understandable, since tribal leaders are often stronger savages who don't necessarily have purer bloodlines.

All four Eaglefeather Savages chosen by Rhodes successfully awakened their Beast Spirit Power.

This made Rhodes marvel at his good luck.

But he didn't really want to waste his luck on something like that.

Having awakened the power of the beast spirit, the Eagle Feather Savage's next step was naturally to capture eagles and falcons.

Such matters should naturally be handled by Renn's hunting team.

If weather conditions are not a factor, winter is a suitable time for hunting falcons.

The main reason is that prey is scarce, and birds of prey like eagles and falcons are more easily attracted by bait.

Eagles leave footprints on the snow in winter, making them easier for hunters to find.

During winter, eagles typically stay at the edges of forests or open areas, and their habitats are relatively fixed.

The method of catching them is the traditional one, using a special hawk-baiting net with small birds such as sparrows and quails as bait.

If there is no live bait, put raw meat and sprinkle blood inside.

The thick snow would cover the net, and when the eagle swooped down to snatch its prey, the hunter would quickly pull the rope, trapping the eagle in the net.

Rhodes was very interested in the process.

The process of finding the eagle's tracks and capturing it is very time-consuming and uncertain.

Rod didn't have much free time to go along with eagle hunting. After arranging things, he returned to the blacksmith shop to continue hammering and tinkering.

The capture of the eagle was relatively slow, taking a full week before Rein finally sent Aleya to deliver the first eagle to Rhodes.

This is a purebred Northern Goshawk, which is very common in the North.

The Northern Eagle is half a meter long with a wingspan of over one meter, and its feathers display a magnificent pattern of dark gray and silver-white.

"It is very quiet."

Rod looked at the motionless eagle in the cage and said, "Is it angry?"

"Yes, lord, it is very resistant to us."

Aleya nodded, then looked at the eagle with some concern and said, "My lord, you'd better arrange for someone to tame it as soon as possible, otherwise it may refuse to eat and die."

Adult eagles become very sensitive after being captured, and they completely distrust the people who captured and tamed them. They will starve themselves continuously, and then their weight will drop drastically and they will die.

"Okay, I'll inform them now."

Rhodes immediately ordered his guards to pass on the order, instructing the Eagle Feather leader to select one of the awakened individuals.

During this week, Rhode has been performing bloodline awakening on the savages of the Eagle Feather tribe every day, and now he has ten savages waiting to form contracts with eagles.

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Inside the slave canteen.

Tucson sat by the brazier, looking down at the rough wooden bowl in his hand.

The soup was finished, but there were still some chunks of meat in it.

He looked up at the little boy beside him, a gentle smile on his face, and ruffled the boy's hair.
"Is it tasty?"

The boy didn't say anything, because the food in his mouth didn't allow him to speak.

He stuffed bread and jerky into his mouth, his cheeks puffed out like little buns.

The boy could only nod and chew forcefully.

I ate a little too fast and felt a bit choked, so I picked up the soup bowl and gulped it down into my mouth.

But he choked because he drank too fast and coughed violently.

"Eat slowly, no one will compete with you!"

On the other side, in Tucson, the boy's mother was scolding him sternly, but with a smile on her face.

The boy nodded, finished the soup, and then stuck out his tongue to carefully lick the rim of the bowl.

His movements were so earnest they bordered on piety, his tongue circling along the inside of the bowl.

The wooden bowl became cleaner than if it had just been washed, thanks to his licking.

However, neither Toussaint nor the woman stopped him; they simply watched the boy's actions quietly.

The savages cherish food very much. They never wash dishes in winter, especially bowls that have held meat soup. The next time they pour hot water into a bowl, they can still smell the aroma of meat.

This behavior is not allowed here, so you have to lick it clean.

After the boy finished licking, Toussaint pushed his bowl towards the boy.
"You can have all of these."

"Thank you father!"

The boy finally stopped licking the bowl and gave a satisfied smile.

Then he took Tucson's bowl, picked up all the meat inside and put it in his mouth, and started licking the wooden bowl again.

Tucson leaned back against the wooden table and let out a long sigh.

“I never expected that Aulas… no, Wolfhoof was telling the truth.”

Everything before my eyes felt like a dream.

Just a few days ago, I was struggling with hunger and cold.

Now, they not only have enough to eat, but they can also sit in warm wooden houses and have no need to worry about tomorrow.

“These are all blessings from the Holy Lord.”

The woman pushed her bowl in front of the child and exclaimed, "Thank God for His grace, otherwise we would probably have starved to death like Assassin."

The woman's voice trembled slightly as she recalled her neighbor dying in the tent, his blackened face covered in frost.

"I'm really afraid this is all a dream, and when I wake up, everything will be gone."

"Will not."

Tucson said with a smile, "The Holy Lord is merciful. As long as we follow the Holy Lord's will, the Holy Lord will not abandon us."

"Do not worry."

Tucson comforted his woman.
"I have now awakened my beast spirit bloodline, and I will serve the Holy Lord well and do my best for him."

"We can continue to have children."

The woman nodded vigorously, relieved, and turned her gaze to the boy.

Perhaps because he ate too much and too fast, the boy kept burping.

Just then, the animal skin curtain of the wooden door was suddenly flung open, and Us quickly walked in.

He scanned the crowd with his eyes and shouted urgently, "All awakened members of the Eagle Feather Tribe, step forward!"

The cabin fell silent immediately.
The savages all know that this Lord Us holds a special position in Frostleaf Town, almost equivalent to a prophet.

Without daring to be negligent, the awakened Eagle Feather tribe members quickly stood up, including Tusen.

"Put down what you're doing and come with me right now!"

Without any hesitation, Us shouted and turned to leave.

Tucson was taken aback, his heart skipped a beat.

He didn't know what was going on, so he quickly followed Us.

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Inside the manor hall.

"My lord, I don't know if they will fail, so I brought everyone here."

Us respectfully reported to Rhodes in front of him, "They are all waiting outside."

"Yes, you've thought of everything."

Rhodes nodded. "Bring one in first."

"Yes, sir."

Us quickly ran out and randomly pulled someone in.

"Thank you for choosing me, thank you for your recognition, Great Lord,"

The man immediately knelt before Rhodes, his voice trembling, his head bowed, his eyes unable to meet Rhodes' gaze.

"Stop kneeling, stand up and speak."

Rod raised his hand to gesture for him to stand up. "What's your name?" The man slowly stood up, his hands still trembling slightly.
“My name is Tucson Eaglefeather. Thank you for providing us with food, thank you… for giving us this opportunity.”

Tucson spoke haltingly, his tone filled with reverence.

He kept his head down, not daring to look at Rhodes, his body trembling as if he were facing a god.

"Don't be nervous, Tucson."

Seeing Tucson's trembling legs, Rhodes softened his tone, "Relax, my choice of you means I approve of you."

"Welcome to Frostleaf Town. Now it's time to prove your abilities."

Rhodes pointed to the eagle in the cage, "Make a contract with it."

"Rest assured, Your Majesty, I will certainly not let you down!"

Tucson bowed again, then turned to look at the eagle beside him.

Tucson gazed at the eagle, rolled up his right sleeve, and red feather marks appeared on his arm.

This is the mark that appeared after the beast spirit was awakened, and it also made Tusen understand why his tribe was called the Eagle Feather Tribe.

“Great Lord, I need a small knife.”

Tucson said, head down.

Rhodes waved his hand, and Us drew a dagger from his waist and handed it to Tucson.

"Thanks you."

Tucson took the dagger and then slowly ran the blade along the outer contour of the mark.

Blood spilled from the blade, staining the feather mark and causing it to shimmer with a red light, as if breathing.

The next instant, Tucson's eyes turned blood red and began to flash like the mark.

Tucson raised his head and stared intently at the eagle.

The moment the eagle's eyes met Tucson's, it suddenly flapped its wings and retreated!

The eagle struggled desperately, trying not to look at Tucson, but it couldn't take its eyes off him at all!

Tucson, crouching on the ground, was also trembling, as if suppressing the eagle's resistance.

At the same time, Tucson murmured to himself, as if chanting a spell, which even Us beside him could not understand.

The eagle struggled more and more violently, Tucson chanted faster and faster, and the red light in his eyes grew stronger!
The next instant, two streams of blood flowed from the corners of Tucson's eyes!

"My lord!"

Us couldn't help but gasp, and Rhodes quickly raised his hand to stop him.

"Don't disturb him!"

The heirloom states that if Tucson fails, he will go completely blind.

Us quickly covered his mouth with his hand, looking nervously at the eagle and Tucson.

Aleya and Vivian couldn't help but come closer, clenching their fists.

With a loud thud, the eagle crashed heavily to the ground!
At the same time, Tucson staggered and fell to the ground, a heavy breathing sound coming from his mouth.
"Great, great Holy Lord, I have succeeded..."

As soon as Tucson finished speaking, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.

Rhodes sat back down. "Us, quickly help him to the side to rest!"

"It's the lord!"

Us quickly stepped forward and helped Tucson to a chair nearby.

Tucson tried to get up, but he couldn't control his body and slumped back onto the table.

Rhodes had his maid, Leah, make some sweet soup and bring it to him. After drinking it, Tucson let out a long sigh of relief.

"Thank you, great Lord. Could you also provide some food for my eagle?"

"it is good."

Rod nodded and immediately had a guard bring over some dried meat.

Tucson personally fed the jerky to the eagle in the cage, and this time the eagle accepted the jerky without hesitation and swallowed it whole.

“Great Lord, may I release it?” Tucson asked.

"Since you have already made a contract with it, it is yours."

"Thanks you."

Tucson nodded and accepted the key from Aleya, then bent down and opened the cage.

Then Tucson reached out his hand, and the eagle jumped directly onto his wrist and stood there.

Tucson stood up, picked up the jerky with his left hand, and continued feeding the eagle.

After eating about ten fingers' lengths of jerky, the eagle stopped eating and stood obediently on Tucson's wrist.

“Great Holy Lord, it is full.”

Tucson said respectfully, "We are at your service at any time."

"Oh?"

Rod looked at Tucson with interest and asked, "Tell me, what can you do?"

"My eagle can help you find prey around Frostleaf Town."

"And I can see what it sees, and then report the prey it sees to you."

Tucson reported with a confident expression:
“Whatever prey you wish to eat tonight, my great lord, I can have my eagles find it and hunt it for you.”

Tucson's tone was full of joy.

Now I can help the Holy Lord find food, and I no longer have to worry about being abandoned by him.

You must understand that food is the lifeblood of the entire tribe.

Even though there seems to be no shortage of food here, the Holy Lord would certainly not find it too much.

"You mean, you can see everything an eagle sees?"

Rod's eyes lit up, and he immediately became interested.

Tucson stood tall, his gaze resolute.
"Of course, Your Majesty!"

He glanced at Rod stealthily before quickly looking away, a smirk playing on his lips.

"I can prove it to you!"

"very good."

There was a hint of mockery in Luo De's tone.
“I need to know what your leader is doing. Find him for me.”

"Yes, Great Holy Lord!"

Tucson answered without hesitation.

He then bowed and walked out of the hall with his eagle.

Rhodes and the others followed behind, watching him release the eagle into the sky.

However, just as the eagle took flight, a series of urgent noises came from the other side of the manor.

The next instant, two enormous figures burst forth, flapping their wings and heading straight for the eagles in the sky.

The eagle's body trembled violently, and it quickly fled to the other side!
"Oops!"

Rhodes sighed, "I forgot about those two guys."

"Frost! Thunder! Come back here!"

A powerful voice immediately echoed over the manor.

Frost and Thunder clearly heard the shout.
The two flying dragons, which had just soared into the air, seemed to be paused, circling twice before quickly flying back.

The two two-legged dragons landed, hissing softly as if accusing the eagle of invading their territory.

"That eagle, like the carrier pigeon, is my servant, not my food!"

Rod sternly reprimanded, "None of you are allowed to eat them, do you understand?"

Frost and Thunder blinked, then folded their wings.

This means they understood and stopped attacking.

"Go back to sleep!"

Rhodes glared at the two wyverns, his tone filled with unyielding authority.

"You've never lacked food even in the dead of winter, have you? Go get some sleep and grow!"

Frost and Thunder are still fledglings, and Rhodes is waiting for them to grow up quickly and become like their mother, so they can become his mounts.

The two bipedal dragons were very obedient, twisting their bodies and turning around, like two giant geese, as they returned to their nest.

After they left, Rod looked at Tucson.

"Alright, you can continue."

"Okay... okay."

Tucson's voice trembled again.

He never imagined that the Holy Lord would keep two such terrifying creatures with such ferocious appearances.

The confidence he had just built up was instantly shattered, and his body began to tremble involuntarily.

Just like how his eagle reacted when it encountered a wyvern.

Indeed, the Holy Lord is not someone anyone can speculate about at will.

Tusen lowered his head and quickly followed Rhodes's instructions to find his tribal chief.

All that could be heard was him chanting incantations, and his eyes were instantly stained with blood, the whites of his eyes and his pupils turning completely blood red, just like when he had made a pact with the eagle earlier.

The next instant, the eagle that had just taken refuge in the nearby wooden house flapped its wings and soared into the air, heading straight for the Eagle Feather Tribe's place of residence.

Before long, the redness in Tucson's eyes faded, and his pupils returned to normal.

He turned to Rhodes, bowed his head, and reported, "Our tribal chief is embracing his second woman, preparing to have a child..."

"He seems quite relaxed."

Rhodes laughed and said, "Us, go tell Lawrence that all the Eagle Feather tribe members who failed to awaken should be separated and sent to work among ordinary slaves."

"Including this Eagle Feather leader."

“Yes, my lord,” Us replied immediately.

Rod turned his gaze back to Tucson.
"Your eyes turned red just now, were you trying to control your eagle?"

“I cannot control it, Great Lord, I merely tell it where to fly,”

Tucson honestly replied, "I can see everything it can see."

"Hmm, that's not bad either."

Rhodes nodded in approval.

This is basically the same as the unmanned reconnaissance aircraft from the previous life, and it can also transmit real-time images back.

Rhodes was very satisfied with the result.

"Then how far can you control it at most?" Rhodes asked again.

"I don't know about that either..."

Tusen hesitated for a moment, then respectfully pleaded, "I can try it for you."