Border Hunter: A Spiritual Spring in Years of Drought and Famine

Retired soldier Zhao Qianshan transmigrates into the Great Xia Dynasty during a devastating era of drought and famine, bringing with him a mystical spiritual spring space. Upon arrival, he discovers his younger brother has sold his wife to a local tyrant. Zhao rescues her without hesitation and promptly sells his sister-in-law in retribution. Armed with his spiritual spring, exceptional archery skills, and solid martial arts training, he amasses abundant grain and meat, becoming the wealthiest man in the region despite the widespread starvation. Zhao initially intends only to live a peaceful and comfortable life with his wife, but relentless conflicts over water resources erupt across the Great Xia, drawing constant threats to his doorstep. With no choice but to defend what is his, he embarks on a path of strategic expansion: fortifying his walls, stockpiling supplies, and biding his time before rising to power in a fractured land.