Chapter 1889

"Yes, at the west gate."

"Alright, thank you."

"Oh, no need for that. What's there to be polite about between our two squadrons? Go on, they'll probably head back for lunch soon."

"Mm, alright."

Xiliu Village was taken by Li Ruanyu leading them, and now people from the Jade Squadron are stationed here to help with the defense, so the villagers have a very good impression of the Jade Squadron.

Zhao Chi piloted Gu Qing to the west of the village and indeed saw a spirit-energy vehicle.

The driver was from the Qi family.

Zhao Chi instinctively wanted to call out "Uncle Qi," but immediately realized he was currently inside Gu Qing's body.

"Hello, how much to go to Jiaoya Town?"

The driver sized up Gu Qing, noticed she had her face covered, but had come from the direction of the patrol team, so he didn't ask further and answered directly: "Jiaoya Town is 8 silver coins."

Actually, it wasn't cheap.

But at this time it really was much more expensive than before; during the noble rule it was probably only around 2 silver coins.

However, Zhao Chi already spends 80,000 gold coins without a second thought, so 8 silver coins is truly negligible.

"Alright, let's go."

"Sure, sit tight."

One hour later, they arrived at Jiaoya Town.

Zhao Chi took Gu Qing around to wander.

They visited various landmarks.

Including the central plaza, the great assembly hall, the military supply office, the mission hall, the exchange, and all kinds of shops and stores.

As they wandered, Gu Qing's shopping desire was activated.

Zhao Chi let her buy quite a lot of things, big and small packages alike.

Although Gu Qing didn't say it out loud, Zhao Chi could clearly feel the joy and excitement inside her.

Not just excitement about shopping, but even more so excitement about freedom.

Wandering and shopping along the way took a full 3 hours.

Actually, 3 hours was very short.

But Gu Qing knew Zhao Chi still had many things to do, so she decided to head back.

Zhao Chi 【It's fine, you wander more. We don't have anything else to do today.】

Gu Qing 【How could there be nothing else? Don't I know you well enough by now? You can't hide things from me.】

Zhao Chi 【The other things aren't urgent, they can be pushed back. I'll keep you company shopping first.】

Gu Qing 【Hehe, hearing you say that, keeping me company shopping sounds like an important matter?】

Zhao Chi 【Of course it's important. If you can be this happy, then everything is worth it.】

Gu Qing 【Hehe, the fact that you can spare 3 hours to be with me today already makes me very happy. Anyway, I'm already a resident of this world now, I can come and go freely in the future. Next time I can come out with Su Qin. Let's call it a day today.】

Zhao Chi 【Mm... alright. Next time I have time, I'll still come out with you.】

Gu Qing 【Okay~ let's head back.】

When they returned to the territory, it was just 3 p. m.

Chaoge Town was still bustling with work in full swing.

Zhuang Ya had already woken up and taken over the various tasks here, cooperating quite well with Yi Ning.

Zhao Chi also separated from Gu Qing.

"Gu Qing, today is already the 18th. You can start converting the flower demons with high obedience into villagers of Yunmeng Village, do it in batches."

"Alright. What about the rat-people? They're all female rat-people, and their obedience is quite high too."

"Mm... convert them too. After all, they've all earned merit."

"Alright, leave it to me."

"I'm going to find Qi Yue to start the crafting. Come find me if anything comes up."

"Yes, my lord. You've worked hard."

"My side is very simple. You're the one who's been working hard."

Gu Qing laughed: "Hehe, how did we end up praising each other?"

Zhao Chi laughed: "That's called mutual respect between husband and wife."

Gu Qing covered her mouth and laughed: "I know that phrase, it's used to describe a married couple. Am I considered your wife?"

Zhao Chi nodded: "Do I even need to ask? Of course you're my wife, and the first one at that."

Gu Qing said happily: "Really? Hehe, alright, hurry up and go. If you stay any longer, I'll want to keep talking to you."

Zhao Chi smiled and nodded, then vanished.

Gu Qing bit her lip and smiled for a while, then walked off with light steps to convert the flower demons.

Zhao Chi found Qi Yue in the Armament Hall and went straight into the carpenter's workshop.

The all-terrain overload speed transport vehicle really is a good thing. Su Qin wants one very much, and Li Ruanyu also took the initiative to ask for one, so let's make a few more.

Zhao Jing's side has already delivered all the golden sandalwood Zhao Chi bought, so they can officially start now.

Li Zhu's carpentry team had been making construction timber before, assisting Fang Li's construction team.

A few days ago Zhao Chi already had them switch to making wooden carts, so he only needs to improve them now, saving half the time.

At this moment, outside the carpenter's workshop, thousands of various types of wooden carts were parked, all brand new.

Zhao Chi was a little surprised.

Over a thousand?

There are quite a few large ones too!

In such a short time… Li Zhu and the others couldn't possibly have made this many.

What's going on?

He went straight to find Li Zhu, drenched in fragrant sweat, to ask her.

Li Zhu wiped the sweat from her forehead and laughed: "Sister Gu Qing said you'd be mass-producing wooden carts recently, so she gave each of us 50 Quick-Work Talismans to rush the job. We didn't dare delay, so we've been making them nonstop."

There's such a thing?

As expected of Gu Qing.

She understands Zhao Chi's plans very well.

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