The protagonist meets a woman sent by Chen Liguo who provides him with confidential information regarding unowned lands in the Eastern region, revealing their potential for strategic expansion. Despite not producing resources themselves, these lands allow the protagonist to circumvent the system's limitations by facilitating attacks on resource-rich lands that are otherwise inaccessible. The woman emphasizes the importance of this strategy and trusts that the protagonist will utilize this information effectively. She also mentions the risk associated with these lands, as other lords may seize them.