Chapter 2115

Facing away from Zhao Chi.

"Come on, Zhao Chi, give it a try."

It was still very dark outside.

No matter how bright the torches burned, they only cast flickering flames, bathing the entire stone chamber in a warm glow.

But now, the torchlight falling on Zhuang Ya reflected a moist, white radiance.

It seemed to brighten the whole stone chamber.

People always said Tang Ruan wore a suit of jade armor.

But in truth, every one of them was as tender and white as jade.

So Zhao Chi truly did not think it was his problem, because they were truly perfect.

Zhao Chi stared at that soul-stealing sliver of tender sky, somewhat stunned.

"No... you don't need to do this. I'll come find you a bit later."

Zhuang Ya bent her waist even lower.

"No, right now. I won't take up too much of your time. This time is different."

Then...

Zhuang Ya was a proud woman, yet her heart was very sensitive, prone to overthinking.

If Zhao Chi kept refusing, it would surely hurt her.

Forget it.

Zhao Chi also placed the timepiece on the stone chair.

It was truly beautiful...

But no different from usual.

Zhuang Ya spoke softly: "Zhao Chi, I'm not sure what your limits are. If you feel there's danger, tell me, but rest assured, I won't truly let you fall into danger."

"Danger? What do you mean?"

"You'll know soon enough."

Zhao Chi was still completely baffled.

But suddenly, his eyes widened.

"Whoa!"

It seemed he had arrived under a blazing sun.

Zhuang Ya was really turning into a little sun.

The torch flames began to sway, being absorbed by her.

Of course, unlike the massive absorption of fire oil flames during his usual battles, she was absorbing them very slowly now.

No flame barrier had formed around her body either.

Yet the heat was extremely obvious.

What kind of strange move is this?

"Zhuang Ya, that's enough!"

"Hmm?" Zhuang Ya turned her head slightly to look.

"Zhuang Ya, how did you do this? Why is it like this?"

A smile finally appeared on Zhuang Ya's face.

She gazed at Zhao Chi and cooed: "Do you like it?"

"Of course I like it..."

Zhuang Ya spoke gently: "I inherently possess two abilities, Flame Creature and Scorching Body, so I am completely immune to fire, especially my own flames."

Zhao Chi nodded: "I get it. You're using fire to heat yourself?"

"Mm, yes."

"Isn't that very dangerous?"

"Not dangerous at all."

"No... if your body is this hot, it would destroy your own cells? You should have cells, right?"

"Hehe, what are you talking about? I'm a Flame Creature, you know. My body temperature is highest when I fight, much higher than now, and nothing happens."

"Really no danger?"

"I could never lie to you, you know that."

Zhao Chi felt reassured.

Zhuang Ya giggled: "I feel you jumping up and down. Isn't it pretty good?"

"Good, I like it very much. This move of yours... is too powerful."

"So, is this temperature your favorite? I can raise or lower it."

"No need. This is perfect."

"Then... are you still going to leave?"

"This... wait a little longer."

"Haha, looks like you really like it. Then... alright."

Zhao Chi truly never expected things to develop to this point.

Originally, he just wanted her to help confirm the effect of the Teaching Hall.

It turned out like this.

But honestly, it's very good...

Finally, Zhuang Ya's emotions recovered, returning from that overwhelming gratitude back to her endlessly charming self.

Ten more seconds passed in the great world.

Zhuang Ya squatted on the ground, gently cleaning the stone floor.

"Zhao Chi, go on with your work. I've already taken up quite a bit of your time. I'll handle things here."

Zhao Chi said, "It's fine, I'll do it together with you."

"Oh, really no need. Hurry off and attend to your things. I know you have a lot to do. I've already been very willful; I really can't take up any more of your time. Go on!"

"Alright then, I'll go build new structures nearby."

"Mm~ go on with your work."

Zhuang Ya showed Zhao Chi a bright, radiant smile.

That smile really looked like a little sun.

Zhao Chi left the Talisman Platform.

Outside was still a sheet of pitch-black darkness.

But his heart was shining—this building was really not bad.

Not only could it passively boost the loyalty growth rate, it also had an additional teaching room that could be used.

Although Zhuang Ya might be rather special, and even the entire Taoyu Clan might be rather special, they didn't need to enter the teaching room first.

But those flower demons could be arranged to enter in batches first.

Their effect after coming to the teaching room certainly couldn't compare with Zhuang Ya's by far, but it would surely still have a very decent effect.

Whatever loyalty it could raise, raise that much.

Later, let Gu Qing arrange it.

Now, continue building.

Zhao Chi looked toward the fourth building.

【4. Discipline Hall】

What is this thing again?

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【Building】 Discipline Hall

【Class】 Unlocks Admonisher

【Cost】 10 gold coins per thousand people per month

【Attribute】 Submission growth rate +30%, decline rate −30%

(Admonisher: Promotes policy, admonishes slave laborers, maintains public order)

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