Chapter 315: Be a Little Harder on Yourself

Tang Ruan let go.

The wooden spear sank more than halfway into the leather armor.

The power was clearly much stronger than before.

When Tang Ruan pulled the spear out this time, she nearly toppled the wooden dummy.

Looking at the dummy again, there was another deep hole in its body.

Judging by this attack effect, it truly matched the skill description for Thrust.

Although this leather armor didn't have much durability, its defense had dropped greatly.

But Tang Ruan was also using a wooden spear.

Switching to an iron spear would multiply the power.

Tang Ruan said eagerly, "My lord, amazing, right? The skill you set up for us is really amazing."

Zhao Chi said, "This skill will also grow stronger as you practice it, but it consumes stamina. You might get very sleepy after using it a few times, right?"

Tang Ruan nodded, "Yes, after using it a few times I feel a bit tired and want to sleep."

Zhao Chi put on his pants.

"So you still have to watch for the right moment to use this skill. The power is doubled, but the consumption isn't small either. Using it blindly could put you at a disadvantage."

"Understood, my lord." Tang Ruan nodded, then shouted toward the side, "Qiyue!"

"Coming!"

Qiyue rushed over from the group of female soldiers training, her steps light and very fast.

"Greetings, my lord. Greetings, Sister Gu Qing."

Like Tang Ruan, Qiyue also called Gu Qing "Sister."

After all, Gu Qing really was a bit older than them.

Moreover, Gu Qing was a born heroine, and being very close to Zhao Chi, these women were also a bit more polite to her.

Tang Ruan said, "Quick, use your skill so my lord can see the effect."

"Okay." Qiyue nodded lightly.

Then she said softly to Zhao Chi, "My lord, I'll first use a normal attack, then a battle technique attack, so you can compare the effects."

"Good, that's the best way."

Qiyue stood in front of the same wooden dummy as before.

But seeing that the dummy was a bit crooked, she raised her small fist and hammered it hard twice to fix it back in place.

She held a short blade in her hand, eyes fixed on the dummy.

The next second she rushed in and slashed three times in a row.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Very fast.

The dummy tilted deeply again.

Three new tears appeared in the old leather armor.

Three deep gouges also appeared on the dummy's body.

Zhao Chi knew this wasn't a battle technique, just her normal attack.

Qiyue straightened the dummy, then said softly, "My lord, watch closely next."

In an instant, a red glow also appeared on Qiyue's body.

Very faint, but visible.

Her arm moved so fast it left an afterimage.

Bang bang bang!

Three slashes were done within a second.

Eyes could barely keep up.

Looking at the leather armor and the dummy's body again, the damage was the same as before, not reduced by the increased speed.

In real combat, an enemy would find it very hard to block.

They could only passively take all three hits.

A fragile enemy would be killed instantly.

Qiyue said with a light laugh, "My lord, this skill is very useful. Thank you."

Zhao Chi nodded, "From now on you're our attacker. Keep it up, I have high hopes for you."

Tang Ruan praised, "My lord, Qiyue is the most hardworking one. She practices especially seriously."

Qiyue waved her hands repeatedly, "Everyone is very serious."

Zhao Chi said, "Since Tang Ruan says so, it must be true. Qiyue, keep it up. If I get the chance, I'll get you some good improved genes, but it might not be very soon—I have to look slowly."

Qiyue said gently, "It's alright, my lord. Please don't spend too much time on my account—your matters are more important."

Gu Qing laughed, "Qiyue, at a time like this just smile and say thank you."

Qiyue was stunned for half a second.

Then she nodded to Gu Qing and smiled at Zhao Chi, "Thank you for your concern, my lord. I'm looking forward to it."

Zhao Chi laughed, "That's right, that's how it should be. Look forward to it."

Zhao Chi had finished watching both battle techniques and had a rough idea of their power.

They would definitely be useful on the battlefield.

If used in coordination, killing efficiency would increase greatly.

Zhao Chi said, "Gu Qing, Tang Ruan, and Qiyue, keep up the good work. I'm going over there to work hard too. See you later."

Qi Yue lowered her head slightly: "Please take care of your health, my lord."

Gu Qing: "Don't push yourself. I know time is tight right now, but if you collapse from exhaustion, it'll only slow us down. If the enemies are only two hundred Tier-0 magical beasts, we can handle them just fine."

Tang Ruan: "My lord, every time you came back to soak in the hot spring yesterday, your face was deathly pale. If you need it, you can have Sister Gu go over there to look after you. I'll manage the territory, so you can rest easy."

Gu Qing, somewhat tempted: "Sure, my lord, let me go?"

Zhao Chi shook his head: "There may be a chance later, but not right now. I need to go to someone else's place to craft, and it wouldn't be convenient for you to go."

Gu Qing nodded in disappointment: "I understand."

He bade them farewell.

Zhao Chi gathered his supplies and headed straight for his fifth brother's courtyard.

He knocked on the door again.

Knock, knock, knock!

Knock, knock, knock!

Creak—

The one who opened the door this time was Zhao Jing's subordinate.

Zhao Chi asked: "Where is my fifth brother?"

The subordinate replied: "He's been asleep for a while now. If you need something crafted, please come with me."

"Alright, thanks for your trouble."

"Don't mention it."

Zhao Chi followed him inside, then suddenly remembered he still had to pay rent.

All the money he had on hand was completely spent now…

But he had high-grade medicine now, so he could use medicine to cover it. At worst he'd give two extra pills—surely that would be fine.

Turns out he was overthinking it.

That subordinate opened the door for him and then left.