Chapter 1880: Rapid Development (11)

Zhuang Ya felt a little embarrassed.

Li Ruanyu addressing her that way was indeed not a problem.

Zhuang Ya was also a woman with an appearance score of 8; by looks alone, she truly lost nothing to Gu Qing and Li Ruanyu.

But being addressed that way by Li Ruanyu, she really wasn't quite used to it.

"Sister Ruanyu, you don't have to call me beauty… In front of you all, how could I possibly deserve those two words?"

Although Zhuang Ya's personality carried a proud streak, proud people tended to be very friendly toward those who truly had ability.

Especially toward those who genuinely won her respect — she would be very respectful and polite.

Gu Qing was certainly someone she respected, and Li Ruanyu absolutely was too.

Zhao Chi certainly was as well.

Hearing this, Li Ruanyu laughed and said: "This is what Zhao Chi said. I think he's right — you really are the 'great beauty' type. He was very accurate."

Zhuang Ya looked at Zhao Chi with delight: "Really? Why have you never told me that before?"

Zhao Chi laughed and said: "Of course it's true. Can't you feel my performance every night?"

Zhuang Ya's cheeks flushed slightly: "Oh, of course I can feel it… but why bring that up now? Honestly…"

Li Ruanyu gave a soft laugh: "You two really are close. Here, take it."

"Thank you, Sister Ruanyu."

【Flame Covenant Skill Book】

【Flame Covenant: Advanced group fire-type enhancement spiritual technique. Consumes 100 points of spiritual power, forms a covenant with flame, increases all fire-type spell effects by 50%, lasts 10 minutes.】

Li Ruanyu smiled and said: "Don't mention it. This skill's effect is good, but it's not easy to use — you must concentrate to keep your spiritual power from dispersing, only then can you use it successfully. You can try it out first, and if anything doesn't go smoothly, you can come ask me anytime."

Zhuang Ya pressed her lips together, looking at the skill book with slight surprise.

"Sister Ruanyu, this 50% all-effects… does it mean more than just damage?"

Li Ruanyu smiled and said: "No. This 50% effect includes burn probability, skill range, fireball size, flame size, and so on — basically anything you can think of will be boosted. It's a skill that comprehensively enhances fire-type effects."

"That strong? Then wouldn't it be like my spiritual pressure skill getting a 50% boost?

"Hmm… actually there's still a subtle difference. Its effective range is narrower than spiritual pressure's, and it only works on fire-type skills. But its effect is stronger than spiritual pressure's, since spiritual pressure can't increase fire-type spells' range or flame size and so on."

"Got it! And it's a group skill too! Wonderful!"

"Looks like you're very satisfied — that's good."

"Of course I'm satisfied. Such a great support skill — even after I master other flame skills, this one will always be usable! It's something I can keep using by my side for a long time, and use forever in the future too!"

"Yes, you should be able to use it for a very long time."

"Haha, thanks, Sister Ruanyu."

Zhuang Ya was genuinely happy.

Originally, the power of Fireball had already been enhanced by Zhao Chi, granting an additional 125% power boost.

Then, with Zhuang Ya's spiritual pressure boost added on, the fireballs the female mages unleashed could already cause tremendous damage.

If the Flame Covenant effect were added on top, the power would directly rise another 50%.

Moreover, this was a spiritual technique.

It would receive the additional boost from spiritual pressure!

The actual power would be even greater.

What they were using was no longer Fireball — it was practically Cannonball!

And after mastering more fire-type skills later, it would still take effect.

This skill could be used for a lifetime.

And as Zhuang Ya's strength grew, it would only grow stronger.

"Then…" Li Ruanyu looked at Gu Qing beside her: "Only yours is left, Gu Qing. I hope you'll be satisfied too."

Gu Qing smiled and said: "Don't worry — whatever you give me, I'll be happy with it."

Li Ruanyu took out a skill book.

"I still hope you'll truly like it. Take a look — it should suit your taste. This is a skill I've kept in my collection for a long time without using."

"Then I'll have to take a good look."

Gu Qing took it.

【Light Shield Skill Book】

【Light Shield: Advanced group light-type enhancement spiritual technique. Consumes 100 points of spiritual power, summons the power of light, grants a Light Shield to the target. The shield has no defense, cannot be penetrated, durability equals 20% of average equipment max durability plus 20% of max HP, lasts 10 minutes.】

Gu Qing's eyes lit up.

Li Ruanyu was relieved.

Gu Qing said: "Sister Ruanyu, this skill… it's so good — aren't you going to use it yourself?"

Li Ruanyu smiled and said: "It's fine. I have Great Angels on my side — they know this skill. If I used it, it would be a waste. I think you're a better fit."

Gu Qing's healing ability was already extremely strong now.

Combined with the healing from the Silktribe female soldiers and the healers, this aspect could basically be said to be fully covered.

Giving Gu Qing a similar skill would also be fine — it would just be a bit of overflow in healing power.