Chapter 1437

Since it's all a gamble anyway, of course he should pick the one with the higher odds.

Even if the original bloodline costs a bit more money, it's worth it.

He could hold onto the money he had on him for now.

In a few days, once the battle ended, there would definitely be a tidal wave of loot, and he could go on a shopping spree then.

A few more days wouldn't make a difference.

He closed the bloodline page and entered the items page.

There wasn't anything good either.

It had already been some days since the last battle.

The most recent battle was in West Abyss County; there might be good stuff over there.

But that place should still be a mess right now, so he'd better be cautious.

"Zhao Chi! You're here?"

Suddenly, a cold female voice rang out beside him.

Zhao Chi felt goosebumps rise all over his body.

How did he run into Shangguan Ting again?

That woman was truly hard to shake.

Fortunately, he was always prepared.

Zhao Chi didn't hesitate at all, directly activating his energy and turning to unleash it.

However…

What he saw was a petite woman?

Delicate and pretty features, but an icy expression.

Her gaze was also very cold.

She looked vaguely familiar, but he couldn't recall her for the moment.

A woman with looks like hers shouldn't leave such a faint impression.

Suddenly, a light bulb went on in Zhao Chi's head.

A group of fierce ghouls suddenly flashed through his mind?

Wei Li?

How was she here?

But now wasn't the time to think about that.

Clearly, there was something more urgent!

"No, it's too late!"

Zhao Chi tried to stop his hand quickly, to prevent the energy from being released, but it had already gone out.

A streak of colored light shot forth.

It struck Wei Li's body dead-on.

Zhao Chi broke out in a cold sweat: "Um… sorry, Wei Li, I didn't do it on purpose…"

Wei Li tilted her head, staring at Zhao Chi in bewilderment.

But suddenly, a hint of burning heat surfaced in her icy gaze.

Her cold expression twisted into astonishment.

"You! Zhao Chi, you… what did you do to me!?"

Wei Li pressed her legs together and half-squatted downward.

She stacked both hands over her mouth, her eyes wide open, staring at Zhao Chi in shock.

Zhao Chi was extremely embarrassed.

He really wanted to just walk away, but leaving now really wasn't appropriate…

He'd already had a misunderstanding with Shangguan Ning before; he couldn't add another one to the list.

He had to settle it on the spot and leave no future trouble.

"Zhao Chi! Zhao Chi, you bastard, undo it for me right now!"

Zhao Chi said apologetically: "Sorry, it can't be undone… just wait a moment, it'll be over very soon."

"You… ah… ugh!"

Wei Li bit down and let out a low moan.

The people nearby had no idea what was going on, didn't know what had happened, and all stepped away from her.

Fortunately, it didn't last long.

Wei Li was panting, her eyes clearly brimming with fury: "Zhao! Chi!!"

Zhao Chi gave an apologetic smile: "It's really a misunderstanding, really, truly a misunderstanding! There are too many people here, let's step outside to talk."

"Get away from me! Walk away!"

Wei Li flushed red and looked around; fortunately, the trading house was already noisy and bustling, the environment chaotic, so not many people paid her any attention.

Zhao Chi also wanted to leave.

But he definitely couldn't right now.

He could only steel his patience and give another rambling explanation.

Then he also gave her the 10 sample experience fruits from his system.

Only then did Wei Li frown and barely suppress her anger.

Zhao Chi also let out a sigh of relief; at least he hadn't let her become another Shangguan Ting.

Only, Wei Li still had a cold expression, sizing Zhao Chi up and down with a sidelong glance.

Zhao Chi tried to explain further, but Wei Li stopped him.

"Enough! I know this is a misunderstanding. After all, I didn't provoke you, there's no reason you'd just come up and... and use a skill on me. Forget it, I'm not that petty a woman."

Zhao Chi nodded: "Right, right, right, you're very magnanimous. Since the misunderstanding is cleared up, if there's nothing else, I'll be going."

"You stop right there! What do you mean you're leaving? Did I say you could leave?"

"Fine then, what else do you want?"

"What do I want? What do you mean, what do I want?! It was you who for no reason at all just... just... you really have no shame!"

Zhao Chi: "..."

Wei Li: "... Bastard."

Zhao Chi: "..."

Wei Li: "... Why are you here too? Didn't die? You joined the World-Breaking Army too?"

Zhao Chi quickly nodded: "Yeah, you too?"

"Hmph, who else would I be?" Wei Li gave a cold snort, then asked: "Which regiment and which squad are you assigned to?"

"White Tiger Regiment, Jade Squadron."

Wei Li's angry expression turned to surprise: "You're from the Jade Squadron?"

Zhao Chi nodded: "Yeah, why? What about you?"

Wei Li's expression flickered uncertainly: "I'm also from the White Tiger Regiment, Phantom Squadron."

"Phantom Squadron? You're a subordinate lord under Shangguan Ting?" Zhao Chi blurted out.

He really had a bad affinity with the Phantom Squadron — how had he managed to provoke two women from that squadron in a row?

And both of them were this cold type.

What kind of rotten luck was all this...

Wei Li raised an eyebrow: "That's right, Phantom Squadron! What? What do you want to say?"

Zhao Chi shook his head: "Nothing. From now on we're friendly forces, if there's a chance we could cooperate in battle..."

"There probably won't be that kind of chance... Don't you know the two squadrons... have some friction between them?"

"I know..."

It was more than just knowing...

Zhao Chi had actually been a main participant in the most recent clash...

But there was no need to tell her about that.

Wei Li said: "Given your strength, you should be a reserve group leader by now, right? Which group are you leading?"

Zhao Chi shook his head: "No, just an ordinary lord."