Chapter 1250

It's fine.

The method isn't clear right now, but there's still plenty of time—I'll figure it out eventually.

There are still many things to handle at the moment, so I don't have time to waste on this kind of fantasy.

Soon, Tang Ruan had also reset her battle settings and went to challenge Yanping once more.

However, Tang Ruan's damage output was limited; killing Yanping was still impossible.

But she should be able to tank him for a long time.

Zhao Chi's figure flashed, and he appeared beside her.

Tang Ruan had already begun the battle.

Zhao Chi didn't disturb her and slipped out quietly.

Passing by Qiyue, he found Qiyue watching him.

"It's nothing, Qiyue. You just keep fighting. I'm going to find Gu Qing and the others first; I'll come back for you in a bit."

"Understood, my lord."

Qiyue closed her eyes.

Zhao Chi strode out of Phoenix Chant Tower.

He asked a few passing female villagers and learned that Gu Qing and Zhuang Ya were both in Peach Blossom Village.

Gu Qing was shuttling between three territories, confirming work progress with each team leader.

Zhuang Ya, on the other hand, was tormenting the prisoners.

Gu Qing could be considered the actual controller of Zhao Chi's entire territory.

Similar to a company's CEO or general manager.

Though it was hard work, it was also a tremendous honor and trust.

At least, that was what Gu Qing believed.

So she did it very carefully and very responsibly.

Moreover, she genuinely enjoyed managing all kinds of affairs.

So she could take pleasure in it.

Zhuang Ya was different.

The work assigned to her hit her sensitive spot dead-on.

Having so many disobedient low-submission prisoners was simply a treasure trove.

She didn't even go to the Phantom Armory, but came to this prison just to burn them.

The prison's howling had not stopped for a single moment.

"Still not submitting? You punk really are stubborn, aren't you? Does a big frame mean high endurance? Then let's see how long you can hold out—submit or not!?"

The howling grew louder.

This orc prisoner's submission had already risen from 1 point to 3 points, but Zhuang Ya wasn't satisfied.

It had to be raised to 4 points.

The smell of burning and her scolding voice spread throughout the entire prison, occasionally mixed with her loud laughter.

Many people's submission quietly rose by 1 point.

Killing the chicken to scare the monkey—sometimes very effective.

"Hahaha, wouldn't it have been better to do this earlier? Had to burn you into this state. Here, take the medicine. Remember, this is a gift from Lord Zhao Chi!"

The orc prisoner reached out to take the medicine.

Zhuang Ya raised her hand: "What? Think you can take it for free? Thank Lord Zhao Chi for me."

That orc prisoner hurriedly said, "Thank Lord Zhao Chi for the gifted medicine…"

"Hmph, eat it. Once you're done, get to work."

Zhuang Ya turned to the female guard beside her and said, "Take him away. His submission is qualified. Bring him back once it drops below standard, and I'll continue burning him."

That orc prisoner shrank his neck and said repeatedly, "I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare!"

Zhuang Ya snorted: "Better not dare. If your submission drops below 4 points, next time won't be this easy. Who's next… you then! Hehehe, let me cook you properly… huh? My lord?"

Zhuang Ya's face was full of vicious smiles.

But the instant she saw Zhao Chi, they vanished without a trace.

Instead, it became a gentle smile.

"My lord, you're looking for me?"

"No, I'm looking for Gu Qing, but I heard quite a bit of screaming from in here and came to check. Seems your work is going well."

"Mm, quite a few people have already reached qualified submission and gone over there to reclaim wasteland. In a few days, all of them will qualify."

Zhao Chi smiled: "Looks like assigning this work to you was truly the right call. Not bad, keep it up."

"Mm, okay."