Chapter 1857

In the previous few instances, due to his hidden talent, Zhao Chi had obtained them several times in a row; combined with those distributed by the Academy and gifted by Su Qin, Zhao Chi had not felt that World Stones were too rare.

Only today did he truly experience their preciousness.

Although Li Ruanyu was strong, she actually had few opportunities to obtain World Stones as well.

Yet she gave this one to him.

"Thank you."

Zhao Chi said sincerely.

Li Ruanyu's smile was very gentle.

She said happily, "What, do you know now how good I am to you?"

"Mm, I knew that before. Thank you."

"No need to thank~ You're being polite now."

"Sister, wasn't your World Stone registered? If you directly convert this World Stone into an unregistered one, won't it be discovered?"

"Rest assured, it definitely won't. This World Stone is already my private property; no one will check. Moreover, I am the top squadron commander under our Binghe General Corps; no one has the qualification to check me."

"Understood."

"Even if someone really comes to check, I have other territories to handle it. You don't need to worry for me, nor for yourself. Just use it steadily. Have you now expanded an unregistered territory?"

"I have expanded one."

"Mm, take it slow. This is your trump card; do not tell anyone. However, such unregistered territories are not protected by formation arrays. If you encounter an invasion, remember to use the Truce Talisman in time, then notify me. I will go over to support you."

"Good, I understand." Zhao Chi paused, then asked, "Even with this method, it is not a stable way to acquire Territory Stones. Moreover, obtaining them from the nobles... the quantity should be far from enough, right?"

"Of course, it is definitely not enough."

Zhao Chi said helplessly, "This method indeed is not suitable for us. Only the power of an entire legion can help the nobles. How could we ourselves possibly..."

"So, I just said there is no stable acquisition path right now."

Zhao Chi nodded.

It is truly difficult.

"Any more questions, little brother? After listening to sister talk so much today, have many of your doubts been resolved?"

Zhao Chi smiled, "Yes, I really learned a lot. Then I might as well give you a small gift."

"A small gift? For me?"

Li Ruanyu was very surprised.

Zhao Chi took out the Medium Building Mirror Stone and handed it to Li Ruanyu.

"This is for you. You have seen the two special buildings in my territory, the Carefree Spring and the Phoenix Chant Tower, and you have used them too. The effects are very strong. If you like them, you can use this Mirror Stone to copy a mirror image, then place it over there. That would be more convenient."

The more Li Ruanyu listened, the deeper her smile became.

After Zhao Chi finished speaking, Li Ruanyu directly swung her long leg and straddled Zhao Chi's lap.

She placed her hands on Zhao Chi's shoulders, then leaned her red lips close.

Zhao Chi only felt her faint fragrance grow stronger, and a warm, moist sensation came to his lips.

Li Ruanyu kissed very lightly.

But it was very intimate.

Then her forehead pressed against Zhao Chi's forehead: "I am very happy. I like your small gift very much."

Zhao Chi felt Li Ruanyu's forehead was somewhat cool, and her skin was very smooth.

He shook his head, "This is nothing. It's a pity I only have one. If only I had a few more."

Li Ruanyu now pressed her lips together and said softly, "Actually... I have some here."

"Ah?"

"Hehe, I bought these two from other lords during the day. Actually, I also wanted to copy your buildings, but I was just too shy to bring it up. I was originally thinking of letting you... bring it up after we slept together. I didn't expect you to bring it up proactively."

"What is there to be shy about? It's fine. Just copy them."

Li Ruanyu smiled, "Since you agree, then keep this one yourself. Just use these two of mine."

Zhao Chi shook his head, "Shouldn't that be enough? Isn't the number of your soldiers not very large? Even if the Carefree Spring is enough, the Illusion Martial Rooms inside the Phoenix Chant Tower definitely won't be enough, right?"

Li Ruanyu nodded slightly after a moment of thought, "Okay, then I will accept them. I plan to copy one Carefree Spring and two Phoenix Chant Towers. Is that okay?"

"Of course."

Li Ruanyu explained, "After all, my soldiers are very mixed; there are both men and women, and quite a few other races as well. If they went to your place, definitely only women could go; the other male soldiers and alien race soldiers could not. And they are also my very important combat power. If they could all receive the buff, that would naturally be better."

Zhao Chi said, "Craftsmen can also receive the buff. It can make their sleep time shorter and their mood extremely good. Production efficiency can increase by a large margin."

"Yes, it really is a very powerful building. Then I won't be polite."

"No need to be polite. Just copy them."

"Mm, coincidentally, your Carefree Spring has a very large area; it actually has ten springs. After I finish copying, I can have subordinates divide the building into different zones: men separate, women separate, and demonic beasts separate. That way, everyone in my territory can receive the buff."

"Yes."

"I will copy two Phoenix Chant Towers. They should be able to accommodate over four thousand people training simultaneously, right?"

Zhao Chi said, "If they are female humans, at most 5,600 people. But if it is your side... indeed, it is about over four thousand people, but it should be a bit more. Accommodating 4,500 people simultaneously should be about right."

Li Ruanyu smiled, "Yes, my side definitely cannot be like your place where people don't wear clothes. At least I will have the subordinates wear cloth clothes. Accommodating 4,500 people simultaneously is enough. With these two buildings of yours, my development and improvement will enter a fast lane again. Moreover, my becoming stronger is also good for you; I can protect you better."

"I know."

"However, last time I promised to ask about the expansion permit for the Spring Breeze Tower, but unfortunately, the other party has already used it. For now, expansion is still impossible."

"Oh... that is indeed a bit of a pity, but it's fine. Having this Mirror Stone is enough."

"Mm, yes... Do you have any more questions?"

"No more. It's your turn to ask."

"Good!"

Li Ruanyu sat up straight, and Zhao Chi felt the pressure on his abdomen increase a bit.

"Sister, your clothes are slipping."

"Hmph, you've already seen everything anyway, so what's the harm in a little slip? Then it's my turn to ask questions, and you answer honestly."

"Alright."

"First of all… let me ask you these questions first!"

Li Ruanyu asked many questions.

To Zhao Chi's surprise, not a single one was critical.

At least Zhao Chi felt none of them were key questions.

For instance, questions about fashion—Li Ruanyu didn't ask at all.

Including the Experience Fruit, and Zhao Chi's combat strength—none of these were asked in detail.

Perhaps…

She felt there was no need to ask?

She had already asked Zhao Chi about these kinds of questions before; back then the two of them weren't this close, so Zhao Chi had brushed off Li Ruanyu with two "seniors."

And the reasons and excuses had been carefully crafted and arranged together with Gu Qing and the others.

The fabrication seemed too perfect—Li Ruanyu believed it completely without a doubt.

Even now she still believes it.

So this time she simply didn't ask about those things.

She only asked a few gene-related details, like the Extreme Desire Body Fragrance and the over-limit load.

And a few other genes.

She also asked about the structure of Zhao Chi's soldiers, as well as military strength, equipment, and heroes.

And she focused on asking about his few female heroes.

Now that he could confirm Li Ruanyu was one of his own, Zhao Chi didn't hide too much, and told Li Ruanyu the positioning and abilities of Tang Ruan and the others as well.

He had originally expected Li Ruanyu to ask in detail about the specifics of their skills and the origins of their talents.

But she didn't.

What she asked was about Gu Qing and the others' division of labor in Zhao Chi's territory.

And… their tempers and preferences?

Zhao Chi answered her blankly.

Li Ruanyu nodded: "So, Gu Qing is the one you trust the most, and she's also your first woman?"

Zhao Chi hadn't said any of that.

All of this was Li Ruanyu's own guess.