Chapter 1012

But it did feel softer to the touch.

"Besides the increased appetite, are there any other symptoms?"

"Mm, yes." Tang Ruan nodded. "I just get sleepy more easily, and lose energy really fast, but a good sleep fixes it."

Gu Qing added:

"Tang Ruan's self-healing is tied to the rate at which her energy drops.

"After we wake up, our energy slowly decreases over time, which is why we need sleep — to restore it.

"Tang Ruan is the same way.

"When she gets injured and regenerates, or when a complete jade armor is taken from her, her energy drops faster, and she'll run out of it very quickly.

"The more jade armor pieces are taken, the faster her energy drops.

"That's why she gets sleepy so easily.

"After a good sleep, she recovers again."

So that was how it was.

Zhao Chi said, "Tang Ruan, get plenty of rest today. Don't wear yourself out."

Tang Ruan smiled. "Understood. Sister Gu told me to have a good long sleep today too."

Zhao Chi nodded. "Listen to your Sister Gu, then. I won't waste any more time — I'll get started on the new-material high heels right away."

Tang Ruan looked rather proud. "Mm, please go ahead, my lord."

"I'll help you carry them." Zhuang Ya was relieved that Zhao Chi hadn't blamed them.

They carried the 350 leather armors onto the wooden cart.

When that large pile of white jade armor was brought to the tailor shop, Qi Yue didn't show any surprise.

As if she had already known.

Zhao Chi sighed. "From your reaction, you knew they were doing this? But you managed to hide it from me — impressive."

When Zhao Chi was inside Qi Yue's body, he could hear her thoughts.

He hadn't expected Qi Yue to be able to keep it from him.

To his surprise, Qi Yue shook her head. "I didn't know. But I'm not surprised Tang Ruan and the others did this. If it were me, or Sister Gu Qing, we would all have done the same."

Zhao Chi fell a little silent.

He knew Qi Yue was telling the truth.

After all, with loyalty and affection both maxed out, giving everything was only natural.

Zhao Chi felt something stir within him.

But he didn't show it too much — he slipped back into Qi Yue's body and got to work.

Qi Yue 【……】

Zhao Chi 【What is it?】

Qi Yue 【My lord, I can hear your thoughts. You don't need to blame yourself, and you don't need to feel so much gratitude toward us】

Zhao Chi 【Mm… I can't hide it】

Qi Yue 【I know. Your feelings are too strong — there's no way to hide them. But… although I truly don't want you to feel self-blame or any other negative emotions, the fact that you think this way still makes me very happy. I'll tell the others, so they can be happy too】

Zhao Chi 【There's no need to say anything about it】

Qi Yue 【They'd be happy, and you still don't want me to tell them?】

Zhao Chi 【Then… suit yourself】

Qi Yue 【Mm, I won't disturb you anymore. Please continue crafting, my lord】

Zhao Chi 【Alright】

11 a. m.

Zhao Chi brought the female soldiers to Su Qin's territory.

He had delayed by an hour to make the high heels, and Su Qin naturally had no objections.

He and Qi Yue completed one crafting cycle, producing 72 pairs of flawless, pure-white flexible weapon high heels, all of which had already been distributed.

These shoes could also be dyed different colors, such as black or red.

This time, after Zhao Chi arrived, Su Qin acted much more naturally in front of Gu Qing and the others.

She neither threw herself at Zhao Chi with the excitement of the first time, nor deliberately held herself back like the second time.

She was like an ordinary woman, stepping forward for a gentle embrace.

Zhao Chi handed her the high heels.

"Shoes again?" Su Qin was delighted. "Wow, this material… it's so high-end — smooth and hard, yet soft and comfortable. This must be a very premium material, right?"

Tang Ruan heard every word clearly from the side.

She couldn't help a quiet, happy little laugh.

Zhao Chi didn't tell her directly, just nodded. "That's right — a very precious material. The most precious material."

"The most precious?" Su Qin was a little puzzled.

The most precious? Tang Ruan smiled as she looked at Zhao Chi.

"Yes, the most precious." Zhao Chi repeated.

Su Qin didn't understand, but since Zhao Chi said so, she nodded. "I understand. I'll treasure it and use it well."

Tang Ruan gave Su Qin a smile.

Su Qin didn't know why Tang Ruan was suddenly smiling at her, but Tang Ruan's smile was pure and innocent, so Su Qin naturally smiled back.

"Alright, Su Qin, let's start connecting today's magical beasts."

Su Qin nodded and connected.

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