Chapter 518: The Unregistered Sub-Territory

These treasure chests really aren't bad.

It's just that there are too few of them.

If there were more, Zhao Chi wouldn't need to do anything else — just opening these treasure chests alone could make him rich.

For now, he can only buy them when he sees them and make a small profit.

He'd originally given all the items in his system space to Gu Qing and emptied it out, but now it's full again.

Most of them are rare materials, along with a large quantity of elixirs.

He'll put them all into the warehouse in a bit.

Just as he was watching, a pair of long legs stretched over and dipped into the water.

Immediately after came a soft, silky-smooth sensation.

"My lord, when did you get back? I didn't notice just now."

The voice was sweet and cloying — it was Gu Qing.

"Just got back not long ago. I saw you all in the middle of an intense joint drill, so I didn't want to disturb you. How's your coordination now?"

Gu Qing gathered up her hair.

She tied it into a small bun on top of her head.

"Now we cooperate very smoothly. Tang Ruan draws the enemies' attention in front, Tang Ruan breaks through from the flank, and I provide support and containment from the rear. If we fought that last battle again, we'd definitely cut our losses quite a bit."

Zhao Chi said approvingly, "Not bad. We have two more battles coming up soon — one virtual, one real. The virtual one doesn't matter, just perform normally. But the real one needs to be taken seriously."

Gu Qing reached out and gently washed Zhao Chi's back.

"Understood. When are they?"

"The virtual one is in 5 days, the real one in 15 days."

"Mm, it is indeed soon. We'll give it everything we've got."

"Mm, I believe in you."

Just as they were talking, the sound of water came from the other side too.

Then came a soft, warm touch.

Tang Ruan had come over as well.

Zhao Chi asked, "How are you, Tang Ruan? I saw you getting ganged up on by several women just now — are you alright?"

Tang Ruan's face was brimming with joy.

She squinted and smiled, "Of course I'm fine! The talent you gave me, my lord, is really amazing. Even though I was getting hit just now, I kept feeling an unusual excitement and happiness — even stronger than before."

Tang Ruan's talent has now advanced in tier. Although the note says it boosts morale when injured, the actual effect is probably far more than that.

Just look at the name: Masochism.

It's become a full-blown hobby…

Because of this, in future battles, when Tang Ruan charges into a crowd and takes all kinds of hits, she'll probably feel genuine joy from the bottom of her heart.

Now both Zhao Chi's and Tang Ruan's talents have advanced in tier — only Gu Qing is left.

Gu Qing's talent will probably be capable of advancing soon as well.

The three of them rubbed and kneaded each other for a while, resting and amusing themselves before leaving the Carefree Spring.

Only now did they see Qi Yue walking over, drenched in sweat.

Tang Ruan said, "We just finished training, and Qi Yue went off to practice her saber swings on her own again."

Zhao Chi sighed, "Qi Yue really does train hard. Her progress must be very noticeable."

Apparently influenced by Qi Yue, both Gu Qing and Tang Ruan wanted to keep training too.

Zhao Chi stopped Gu Qing: "Do you still have room in your system space?"

"There's still some."

"These medicines are for you — distribute them to everyone. Give me the World Stone."

"Mm, okay."

There are now a total of 1,200 basic-grade medicines, averaging just over 7 per person.

Let those female soldiers handle these freely — take them when they feel they need one.

He put the materials from his system space into the warehouse.

Zhao Chi held the World Stone in his hand.

It should be safe now.

After all, Zhao Quan had inspected and passed it, and later Du Li brought Master Mu Chang to check it as well.

There shouldn't be any more inspections after this.

The World Stone can be used.

He clicked Activate.

【Do you wish to activate the World Stone?】

Yes!

Colored light appeared.

As if a rainbow had been condensed into a sphere.

Colored light was everywhere.

Quickly, the light contracted and merged into Zhao Chi's body.

【Please choose an activation direction】

【1. Expand Territory World】(Available)

【2. Generate Territory World】(Unauthorized)

Just like the information Zhao Chi had come across before.

The territory can be freely expanded, but no sub-territory can be established — that privilege only comes after one's status is raised later on.

Zhao Chi clicked option two.

【You are not authorized; Territory World cannot be generated】

Cannot?

Who says so?

Isn't this goddamn thing an option?

I am the king of options!

Zhao Chi reached out and clicked.

Flash!

A pillar of golden light.

The two options above radiated a delightful golden glow.

"... It actually worked."

〖The current territory option has met the conditions for "Flower-Plucking Jade-Substitution." Do you wish to transfer the information? 〗

Transfer!

〖Please select the transfer target〗