Chapter 215

Zhao Chi smiled: "Is that alright?"

"Of course it's alright."

Tang Ruan was practically leaping for joy.

Zhao Chi smiled and said: "It's great that you have no objections. I was afraid you might resist this talent a little."

Tang Ruan smiled and shook her head: "How could I? Although the name doesn't sound too great... the effect is amazing. When I charge into battle for you, I can hold out much longer."

This Tang Ruan, truly so well-behaved.

Gu Qing stood to one side, looking at Zhao Chi, looking at Tang Ruan, completely baffled.

Zhao Chi asked: "Tang Ruan, Gu Qing, I'm going to open up your information access to each other. You don't have any objections, do you?"

Tang Ruan shook her head: "My lord, you just decide. Of course I have no objections."

Gu Qing said softly: "My lord, you are the lord. You can do whatever you like with anything. You don't need to consult us about such small matters. Whatever you do, we will accept it."

Zhao Chi smiled: "Good."

After all, Zhao Chi was a transmigrator, and some of his notions had not yet fully changed.

Toward Gu Qing and Tang Ruan, Zhao Chi still maintained as much respect as possible.

But in Gu Qing's eyes, it seemed Zhao Chi was paying a bit too much attention to their feelings.

This wasn't bad — it was actually very good.

But it would also reduce some efficiency.

As subordinates, they still had to give him a reminder.

Zhao Chi opened up the access permissions between the two of them.

Gu Qing was stunned for a moment, then immediately smiled: "Oh~ so that's how it is. What a remarkable talent. Both the name and the effect are top-notch talents."

Tang Ruan was a little puzzled: "Is this name good too?"

"Of course it's good." Gu Qing answered as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

"Oh..." Tang Ruan very readily accepted this explanation.

Zhao Chi also continued to help Tang Ruan proceed to the next step — 【Select Spiritual Technique Skill】

【Spiritual Technique Skill List has been opened. Please select】

This interface was different from the talent one; there were several dozen spiritual technique skills to choose from.

But unfortunately, Transfer Flower and Jade could not take effect.

Zhao Chi tried many times, but it never activated.

Then forget it.

The skill list was very long, divided into 【Damage Type】, 【Buff Type】, 【Debuff Type】, 【Support Type】, 【Recovery Type】, and so on.

Each category had many spiritual technique skills to choose from.

But they were all basic spiritual techniques.

None were too powerful.

After all, this was the first skill of a beginner-tier hero; there couldn't be skills beyond the current level.

But fortunately there were many choices, allowing a more precise selection of skills suited for Tang Ruan.

Tang Ruan's role was still that of a meat shield.

Ideally, it would be skills that weaken the enemy's attacks, or abilities that boost her own defense.

Zhao Chi thought it over and finally narrowed it down to 9 spiritual technique skills.

【1. Healing Technique】

【2. Wood Skin Technique】

【3. Cleansing Body Technique】

【4. Weaken Attack Technique】

【5. Slow Attack Technique】

【6. Defend Firmly Technique】

【7. Speed Block Technique】

【8. Speed Dodge Technique】

【9. Provoke Technique】

There were some other skills that were also good, but in the end he still chose these 9 as candidates.

The first one was "Healing Technique."

This was also a skill Gu Qing knew.

If Tang Ruan learned it, she could tank damage while healing herself and her subordinates — a combination of healing and tanking.

This was actually quite good.

Keep it as a candidate for now.

The second was "Wood Skin Technique."

After use, a layer of wooden skin would appear on the body's surface.

It could be seen as a layer of close-fitting wooden armor — not as strong as a wooden shield, but the defense was decent.

If the wood skin was broken, it could be reapplied.

It was essentially a regenerable armor.

As long as there was spiritual power, it could be continuously cast and remain effective.

This could also be a candidate.

The third was "Cleansing Body Technique."

It can remove negative status effects from the body.

Poison, burning, charm, and so on — all of them can be cleared.

It lets one always maintain the fighting strength one ought to have.

So it can also be a backup choice.

The 4th "Weak Attack Technique" and the 5th "Slow Attack Technique" are about the same.

They lower the enemy's attack power and attack speed respectively.

Naturally this raises one's own survivability — they all count as weakening the enemy.

They're all pretty good too.

The 6th, "Defend Firmly Technique," boosts defense; the 7th, "Speed Block Technique," boosts blocking; the 8th, "Speed Dodge Technique," boosts evasion.

These all strengthen oneself.

They're all very good too — they all raise one's own tankiness.

The 9th is "Provoke Technique."

Naturally, it lets one provoke enemies.

It makes nearby enemies all come attack oneself, so teammates stay safe.

This skill is certainly excellent as well.

Zhao Chi hesitated again.

It really is hard to choose.

But weighing everything together, Zhao Chi ultimately chose the 9th, "Provoke Technique."

A meat shield's biggest job is to soak damage.

But why soak damage?

When you get down to it, it's still to share the damage for teammates, so they can attack more safely, defeat the enemy, and win.

So the other spiritual techniques do have their merits — each has an irreplaceable aspect.

But Provoke is the skill that best fits Tang Ruan's current role.

Besides that.

Tang Ruan's current talent, "Masochistic Tendency," also suits a provoke skill even better.

So Zhao Chi stopped hesitating.

Selected: 【Provoke Technique】

(Provoke Technique: basic spiritual technique. Costs 10 points of spiritual power, puts the target in an enraged state, causing them to attack recklessly. Lasts 10 minutes.)

Tang Ruan smiled sweetly: "Thank you, my lord, for helping me pick such a suitable skill. I'll definitely use it well, so that you, my lord, can stay safe and sound."

Zhao Chi smiled: "No need to thank me."