Chapter 776: Village Defense Battle (12)

It was plain to see that these female soldiers had calmed down.

"Hello, Sister Gu."

"Hello, Sister Gu Qing."

One by one, they all greeted her sweetly, their voices utterly respectful.

At some unknown moment, Gu Qing had appeared by the Carefree Spring.

She smiled as she watched Zhao Chi and the female soldiers.

Then she said gently to the female soldiers, "Once you've finished washing, hurry off and rest. You've fought two battles in a row—recovering your physical condition is what matters most."

Those female soldiers were each and every one obedient as could be.

They all obediently came ashore, gave their bodies a quick wipe, and ran swiftly to their rooms to sleep.

What on earth was going on with these female soldiers?

Gu Qing was clearly very gentle, and she had been smiling the whole time.

Why did they look like kittens in the presence of a tiger?

Gu Qing said softly, "These little girls are always so playful. My lord, let me carry you back."

Zhao Chi laughed, "Why do you want to carry me too? Have you slept enough?"

Gu Qing shook her head: "I haven't slept. Tang Ruan and Qi Yue went to sleep, and someone definitely had to stay and watch the territory. Once they wake up, I'll sleep."

Zhao Chi waved his hand: "It's fine. I'm back now, so you go sleep too."

Gu Qing insisted: "No need. My lord should rest first. Come, I'll carry you."

"Alright…"

Along the way, Gu Qing's steps were light and easy.

Watching her, she didn't look the least bit exerted.

After all, with her 7-point Strength, her current standard load-bearing capacity reached 150 kilograms—Zhao Chi's weight was less than half of that.

Gu Qing was also very delighted.

"My lord, you've set up another rather excellent gene for us."

Zhao Chi was also very satisfied.

"Yes, I didn't expect such a gene either. This gene is extremely rare—after all, since bearing the load is a branch attribute of Strength, it's relatively hard to get such a massive boost."

Gu Qing nodded: "Yes, the only downside is our food intake has increased dramatically. My lord, can you afford to feed us? Haha."

Zhao Chi shifted his body.

Gu Qing's back was soft and smooth, so lying on it wasn't actually easy—one careless moment and he'd slide right down.

"Of course. Feel free to eat as much as you like. From now on, not only will we not lack for wheat flour, we probably won't lack for meat either."

"Won't lack for meat either? My lord, have you signed a trade treaty with a lord who specializes in breeding?"

"No, we'll raise them ourselves."

"Huh? Wouldn't that take a year or two?"

"I'm still missing one item right now, but it doesn't matter—I'll try to get it as soon as possible."

"I wish you an early acquisition."

Soon, Gu Qing carried Zhao Chi back to the room.

The moment Zhao Chi lay down on the bed, he immediately felt exhausted.

His eyelids were heavy; he was about to fall asleep at any moment.

Although Zhao Chi hadn't gone deep into the front lines during the two battles, his expenditure wasn't low either.

He really did need a good sleep.

Just as he was about to drift off, Gu Qing flipped open his blanket and sat down softly on top of him.

"My lord, I want it~" Gu Qing said coquettishly.

Zhao Chi forced his eyes open.

Gu Qing already lowered her head.

Alright then.

Zhao Chi didn't know when he had fallen asleep.