Zhong Shenxiu considered this: weren't there plenty of Skeleton Warriors right here? They could be assigned to gather medicinal herbs. While having them collect several different herbs simultaneously might prove difficult, if each one was specialized in collecting only one type, it should be perfectly fine!

Thinking this, Zhong Shenxiu smiled. This was free labor! Working for nothing, needing no wages, no meals provided, and taking no holidays—where else could one find such a workforce?

Even if their efficiency remained unknown, the sheer number of them made up for it, didn't it? With them around, if Zhong Shenxiu planned any research projects in the future, he wouldn't always have to handle the dirty, tiresome work himself. What a wonderful thing!

But what herbs should they gather?

Zhong Shenxiu fell into contemplation for a moment: the Celestial Herbs and Spirit Medicines in this world were far too numerous, so numerous it was hard to accept the reality. With so many spirit herbs available, which ones should he choose for collection?

However, Zhong Shenxiu quickly reached a decision. His reasoning was this: after he and Robin consumed the Spirit Milk, the resultant surge in spiritual power might leave behind some form of instability. To eliminate this hidden danger, it was best to prepare some supplementary pills for refinement!

If nothing else, he at least needed to refine a batch of "Foundation Cultivation Pills" for Robin!

After being tempered by the "Spirit Milk," although this little girl's meridians would become exceptionally tough, making the practice of Cultivation techniques absolutely no problem, this was still her first time. Her state of mind might not yet meet the requirements. These "Foundation Cultivation Pills" would be perfect for helping her solidify her foundation and nurture her origins, allowing her to bypass many detours!

Zhong Shenxiu himself hadn't noticed that he was treating Robin better and better, progressing from unconscious habit to genuine heartfelt care. It made one wonder if this was still the same famously reclusive "Genius" from the Cultivation world?

Of course, refining the "Foundation Cultivation Pills" was not something for the immediate future, because currently, Zhong Shenxiu had the intention but lacked the necessary spiritual power. To refine the "Foundation Cultivation Pills," he first needed to consume the Spirit Milk and amass sufficient spiritual energy!

Having sorted this out, Zhong Shenxiu was about to issue orders to the Skeleton Warriors to collect the herbs required for the "Foundation Cultivation Pills," when suddenly he recalled something—something that demanded his immediate attention!

Just how capable were these Skeleton Warriors?

This place was often frequented by ferocious beasts. Even if they were minor figures, minor figures still had teeth, didn't they? It would be too frustrating if he just sent them out with their orders only to have them perish shortly after!

With that thought, Zhong Shenxiu commanded the Skeleton Warriors to line up, intending to put them through a test!

The test would consist of three components: speed, strength, and defense!

First up was the speed test. Zhong Shenxiu drew a horizontal line with a twig in front of the assembled Skeleton Warriors, then walked one hundred meters forward and drew another horizontal line.

I needn't elaborate; everyone surely guessed it—Zhong Shenxiu intended to test their hundred-meter dash time. In this Beast Forest, if one lacked sufficient strength, one absolutely needed hard-earned speed for escape!

"On your marks—" Zhong Shenxiu fixed his gaze, sharp as a beacon, upon the prepared Skeleton Warriors.

Robin, standing nearby, watched with curiosity, as if observing a sideshow. She never asked questions about anything Zhong Shenxiu did, nor did she wish to. Deep in her heart, she had long since determined that whatever her Master did must have its reason and profound meaning!

"Set—" Zhong Shenxiu elongated the word deliberately, then suddenly roared, "Run!!!"

These Skeleton Warriors, obeying only commands and possessing no other thoughts, rushed forward with all their might upon hearing Zhong Shenxiu's order (Oops~ My apologies, they seem to have no life left to risk, having already expended it—a slip of the tongue! Heh heh~—a bad joke!). However, their speed was truly something one dared not compliment; their running pace was barely distinguishable from a walk, the only difference being their posture!

Yet, this was not the most speechless moment for Zhong Shenxiu. What left him truly dumbfounded was the scene about to unfold.

One Skeleton Warrior accidentally tripped over a stone. Its fall was one thing, but the warriors running alongside it were successively affected, one dragging the next, until not a single one remained standing—they all crashed down!

Zhong Shenxiu was furious! In his mind: You clods, how can you be so blind? Didn't you see that massive rock? And the rest of you, seeing one fall, why didn't you sidestep? How poor was your adaptability? Simply stupid!

If these Skeleton Warriors could speak, Zhong Shenxiu truly wanted to ask them: Do you know how pigs die? I'll tell you—they die laughing!

(Author, why do pigs die laughing? Shouldn't the "official answer" be different? Reply: Because the pig discovered there was someone even dumber than itself in this world, and it died laughing from sheer delight!)

Robin, watching the spectacle, covered her mouth with a slight, silent laugh. A wisp of gentle breeze lifted her raven hair, making her appear delicate and captivating! It made one doubt if this was the same little girl who had just transformed into the 'God of Death'!

Following Zhong Shenxiu might just be the wisest choice Robin had ever made; anyone could see now that she was truly happy!

The fact that these Skeleton Warriors fell down conveniently saved Zhong Shenxiu the trouble of testing their defense, as many of them were now missing limbs or legs.

Zhong Shenxiu felt a cold sweat break out! How could these things even be called Skeleton Warriors? Even a toy skeleton is sturdier than them!

Speaking of which, readers might find it strange: why were the Skeleton Warriors summoned by Zhong Shenxiu so subpar, considering he was such an accomplished figure?

Actually, it was mentioned before that these Skeleton Warriors were summoned using Zhong Shenxiu's Dark Sorcery. They could operate independently of him. But with advantages come disadvantages; the disadvantage here was that they were too weak.

If Zhong Shenxiu had summoned Skeleton Warriors the proper way, like a conventional Necromancer, they certainly wouldn't be like this now. However, in that case, as soon as Zhong Shenxiu moved beyond a certain distance from them, the Skeleton Warriors would disintegrate!

Dark Sorcery, though potent, was something Zhong Shenxiu had only recently researched and developed. It hadn't undergone extensive "clinical trials," so imperfections and areas needing improvement were inevitable. Once Zhong Shenxiu refines it in the future, this phenomenon of looking tough but being fragile will vanish!

Now, Zhong Shenxiu didn't even bother testing their strength; just thinking about it made him realize the results would surely be shocking!

What should be done then?

How could he trust such weaklings to handle work here? No, he had to enhance their survival capabilities!

But how could he boost their strength?

Zhong Shenxiu pondered and pondered! Suddenly, his gaze swept over Robin standing beside him, and an inspiration flashed before his eyes!

Zhong Shenxiu was suddenly ecstatic! With the method he just conceived, increasing the strength of these Skeleton Warriors was absolutely achievable!