Chapter 29

But none of them dared to make a sound.

They all obediently ate the skewers in their hands, having no requirements for the quality of the meat at all.

3 skewers of roast meat each, they could only get 50% full, and they were still very hungry.

Keeping them hungry is necessary.

Using hunger to control slaves is a common method.

Zhao Chi was very satisfied with Gu Qing's performance.

Gu Qing was a hero by nature.

She had much more basic knowledge than Tang Ruan and the others.

With her here, it was really worry-free.

Gu Qing was fierce when facing the goblins, but as soon as she turned her head, she changed back to a gentle expression for Zhao Chi.

Zhao Chi couldn't help but praise: "Amazing, with you here, I feel like I don't have to do anything; otherwise, all this work would have to be done by me."

Hearing the affirmation, Gu Qing leaned over happily.

She whispered: "My lord, I don't quite understand your personality yet, but I will try my best to assist you. There is a question I hope you can answer me honestly."

A question?

Zhao Chi looked at Gu Qing: "Okay, go ahead and ask."

"How was my performance today? Will you feel that I stole your limelight? Or challenged your authority?"

"Ah?"

Zhao Chi was very surprised.

He didn't expect Gu Qing to ask such a question.

Strictly speaking, Gu Qing's behavior was indeed a bit overstepping.

For example, at the very beginning, Zhao Chi told her to wait for him in the Lord's House.

But Gu Qing took the women directly to the river to bathe.

Strictly speaking, this was insubordination.

During the battle, she didn't stay behind Zhao Chi the whole time.

Instead, she led the women to charge quickly and routed the goblins.

Although Zhao Chi had said to let them fight freely, this was still Gu Qing taking the initiative to command the women to attack.

And her disciplining the earth dogs and teaching the goblin prisoners a lesson.

This would lead to the earth dogs and goblins fearing Gu Qing; if she were to rebel, perhaps these earth dogs and goblins would listen to her and rebel together.

Although Gu Qing was beautiful.

But these contents were standard knowledge in textbooks.

Guarding against betrayal by subordinates is a required course for every lord.

The human heart is hard to fathom.

The hearts of territory residents and subordinate heroes are equally hard to fathom.

However, Zhao Chi didn't mind.

Although Gu Qing took some things into her own hands, these were all beyond Zhao Chi's expectations.

Everything Gu Qing did was better than Zhao Chi had anticipated.

Blindly guarding or being on guard might be safer, but it would also hurt people.

Gu Qing's performance was beyond reproach.

There was no need to make a mountain out of a molehill.

Although she did indeed steal Zhao Chi's limelight.

But what is limelight?

Zhao Chi was willing to give Gu Qing the freedom to perform.

Likewise, the same went for Tang Ruan and the others.

"My lord, are you unhappy?"

Seeing that Zhao Chi hadn't spoken for a long time, Gu Qing couldn't help but feel a bit nervous.

Zhao Chi shook his head: "No, I was just thinking about some other things. Your performance today is 100 points, very perfect. If you feel too tired, you can relax a bit."

"100 points? Full marks?"

Gu Qing was very surprised, the corners of her mouth unable to stop rising.

"Of course, full marks."

"Thank you for your recognition."

Gu Qing hugged him suddenly.

Zhao Chi felt himself being squeezed by a full, warm softness.

Unfortunately, it only lasted for two seconds.

Gu Qing smiled: "My lord, I'm going to clean up the bonfire."

Zhao Chi quickly called her back: "Wait a moment."

"Oh, okay, do you have any instructions?"

"Not instructions, I saw that you all leveled up, but the enhancement points haven't been added yet, I want to ask for your opinion."

Gu Qing said softly: "These are of course for you to decide. Even if I were more presumptuous, I wouldn't dare to make decisions for you on these matters."

Zhao Chi said: "I want you to be my military advisor and give me some opinions for reference."

Hearing the words "military advisor," Gu Qing was a bit happy.

This was a word that showed trust in her.

Gu Qing smiled with narrowed eyes:

"Hee hee, a military advisor?

"Then okay, I do have some suggestions.

"If it's adding points for me, I think strengthening spiritual power is better.

"After all, my main job is still healing; with more spiritual power, I can use healing skills more times.

"If it's Tang Ruan, you can choose from life or defense; my personal suggestion is defense.

"The attributes of the others are all the same, strengthening anything is fine, it mainly depends on their professional positioning."

Her analysis was the same as what Zhao Chi thought.

There are many ways to add points that are default.

Gu Qing adding spiritual power is correct.

Everyone has 4 basic states.

Life, stamina, energy, and spiritual power.

"Life"

It is life, it is health; after losing it, one will feel pain and get injured.

After being injured, all actions are affected.

It can be quickly restored through skills and medicine.

It can also be slowly healed through one's own body.

If life is exhausted, one dies.

"Stamina"

Stamina is just stamina...

Everything one does consumes it.

Eating, talking, walking, running, attacking, defending, dodging, aiming, using martial arts, using spiritual techniques, all consume it.

Stamina is consumed quickly, and it is also replenished quickly.

Resting for a while will restore it.

It can also be restored through medicine.

It is a very important attribute.

"Energy"

It is just energy.

If energy is high, one can wake up completely after sleeping for a while, full of vitality.

It is equivalent to having a few more hours of activity than others.

Some men will also specifically increase energy.

After all, energy is the power of essence.

It can make her good and me good too.

Besides this, using martial arts must consume energy (stamina will also be consumed).

Working hard will also consume energy.

The more sufficient the energy, the more quality products one can make when working.

When fighting, the better one can fight.

The most common way to restore energy is by sleeping.

After waking up, energy will be consumed at any time.

Until the next sleep restores it, or by taking medicine.

"Spiritual Power"

Similar to mana; using spiritual techniques must consume spiritual power (stamina will also be consumed).

And spiritual power is very special.

It can be directly converted into life, stamina, and energy.

The conversion ratio is 1:1.

Very flexible.

But it can only replenish the values of other states, not increase the maximum values of other states.

Spiritual power is slowly restored over time.

It has nothing to do with resting.

But it can be quickly restored by taking medicine.

Gu Qing increasing spiritual power is of course no problem.

"Okay, then you should increase spiritual power. Do you want me to help you confirm the point allocation?"

Gu Qing smiled: "No need, as long as you agree, I'll strengthen it myself."

Gu Qing and the others can also see their own information.

With Zhao Chi's consent, they can add points themselves.

Next, Zhao Chi walked to Tang Ruan's side.

He asked for her opinion.

Since Tang Ruan is positioned as a meat shield, it is indeed necessary to add life points or defense power.

Zhao Chi would not let Tang Ruan really sacrifice her life to take a beating.

Later, he would definitely give her the highest quality protection and the best armor.

In that case, the cost-effectiveness of strengthening defense is higher.

But there is also a downside.

That is, if she takes off her armor, the defense bonus will be much weaker.

In the case of low armor, the cost-effectiveness of adding life would be higher.

But considering everything, strengthening defense is better.

Hearing Zhao Chi's inquiry, Tang Ruan waved her hands repeatedly.

"My lord, I don't understand these things very well, but I listen to you. Whatever you tell me to add, I will add. You make the decision for me."

Zhao Chi asked: "It's okay, you can also say what you think."

Tang Ruan smiled: "My thought is to listen to you completely."

"...Okay, then I will help you increase defense."

"Hmm, defense is good, thank you my lord for pointing out the direction for me."

"You're welcome..."

Next, Zhao Chi asked the other female villagers separately.

Their reactions were similar to Tang Ruan's.

They had good life skills and some combat ability.

But they didn't know too much about other knowledge.

They all wanted Zhao Chi to decide.

That's fine too.

Zhao Chi asked all the female villagers: "Now we have built 3 buildings, you have all seen them: the Blacksmith Shop, Carpenter Shop, and Tailor Shop. So I also need craftsmen; whoever has the willingness can say so directly."

The female villagers looked at each other.

And discussed in low voices.

As a result, 3 women stood out.