Chapter 395

Today, the money from Shopkeeper Wanyan's side probably still won't be enough.

As expected, he guessed right.

The first thing Shopkeeper Wanyan said upon seeing Gu Qing was, "I'm going to get the money. We'll trade in 30 minutes."

Zhao Chi continued browsing the exchange for today's goods.

Unfortunately, he didn't find a shirt improvement manual.

But he spotted another suitable skill book.

While he was looking, Shopkeeper Wanyan suddenly rushed in from outside.

Zhao Chi couldn't help but laugh: "It's only been less than 20 minutes — why have you already chased after me?"

But Shopkeeper Wanyan's expression was somewhat anxious.

"Trade first."

"Oh, alright."

Originally, these 158 pairs of silk stockings could sell for 316 gold coins.

But Shopkeeper Wanyan directly put 500 gold coins in the trade window.

Zhao Chi asked in confusion: "Shopkeeper Wan, you've put in too much. Are you paying an advance?"

Shopkeeper Wanyan leaned in and whispered: "It's fine. Everyone really likes your fashion items. Today I'm specifically giving you a bit extra as encouragement — I hope we can work together again next time. The situation outside seems off. Someone inside just warned me."

Zhao Chi immediately clicked confirm.

"What's going on? Has this black market been exposed?"

Shopkeeper Wanyan shook her head: "Not sure, but someone on the inside told me to keep a low profile for the next couple of days. Don't come here for the next two days. Finish your purchases today and leave quickly. Be careful on the road."

After speaking, Shopkeeper Wanyan didn't give Zhao Chi any chance to ask questions and hurried away.

Zhao Chi had a bad premonition.

He immediately bought the skill book he'd just had his eye on.

Then, with no time to go anywhere else, he bought a large quantity of rare materials for making shirts right here, along with some other materials, and a Work-Haste Talisman.

At this moment, chaos had already broken out outside.

The sound of an explosion rang out.

The entire exchange fell into one second of absolute silence.

The next second, half the people vanished instantly.

They had all teleported away.

The other half rushed outside to see what was happening.

Gu Qing 【my lord, leave now】

Zhao Chi also understood that the situation was wrong.

He immediately clicked return.

A brief wave of dizziness, and immediately that foul stench hit his nose.

He had teleported to the side of the septic tank.

Gu Qing 【my lord, careful】

Gu Qing directly seized control of Zhao Chi's body, dodging an arrow that came flying at him.

Zhao Chi glanced around hastily and saw that everywhere was filled with noble soldiers in black armor.

Black-armored soldiers from District 7.

These soldiers were not nobles.

They were the nobles' subordinates.

You could also say, their most loyal lackeys.

Usually the ones throwing their weight around were mostly them.

If it were only these black-armored soldiers, that would actually be fine.

But Zhao Chi saw the nobles behind the soldiers, wearing golden soft armor.

They were coming from every direction — seven in total.

They frowned and pinched their noses.

But they kept letting out cold laughs.

"Good, another rat showed up. Not bad — grab him and take him back!"

Only then did Zhao Chi notice that dozens of people had already been firmly restrained by them, completely unable to break free.

Those people were all wearing cloaks and masks.

Zhao Chi didn't know who they were, but he knew they were done for.

"Yes, my lord!"

Over a dozen soldiers charged forward.

Ferocious and swift.

Clearly no pushovers.

Zhao Chi quickly surveyed his surroundings to assess the situation.

He immediately gave Gu Qing an order:

Zhao Chi 【Gu Qing, use "Inherited Enhancement"】

Gu Qing 【Understood!】

Zhao Chi 【After using it, don't fight. Escape quickly through the gap to the northeast. After shaking them off, head west back to the village】

Gu Qing 【Received!】

The two communicated intently, the information of the call transmitted almost in an instant.

Gu Qing immediately activated a point of inherited energy.

In a flash, the inherited energy she had once absorbed erupted all at once.

Her lower abdomen grew hot and swollen.

It was as if she had returned to that previous moment, being continuously infused with powerful energy by Zhao Chi.

At this point, all her basic attributes simultaneously increased by 2 points, all becoming 9 points.

Constitution, Strength, Agility, Intelligence — every attribute was now at world-champion level.

But it wasn't over yet.

Zhao Chi: 【I'm going to use "Blissful Fury" on you, bear with it!】

Gu Qing: 【Understood!】

Almost simultaneously.

Zhao Chi clicked to consume the energy of "Blissful Fury," selecting Gu Qing as the target.

The once surging sensation descended once more.

Gu Qing's eyes went slightly unfocused.

Her legs went weak, nearly buckling to the ground.

But she forcefully held back her body's reaction.

Feeling her power surge explosively.

Although her legs were now sore and weak.

Although her whole body trembled ceaselessly, as if electricity were coursing through it.

She was unprecedentedly powerful.

This Blissful Fury once again added 1 point to all her attributes, directly raising all of Gu Qing's attributes to 10 points.

All attributes at 10 points!