Chapter 819: Rapid Development (1)

When this news was spoken, the crowd sighed again.

Zhao Chi nodded and said nothing more.

When it came to fighting, he was actually not afraid.

These alien races had come to exploit and subdue Brook Village.

They needed the wealth Brook Village produced, and they also needed Brook Village's combat strength.

But precisely because of this, the alien races would not let Brook Village suffer too great a loss—at the very least, they would not let Brook Village be destroyed immediately.

Obedient and capable servants were the good kind.

If a servant was beaten half to death by bandits, that was also a loss for the alien races.

Although the alien races were unreliable.

Once the war broke out, those alien races would definitely step in.

Moreover, the battle matchmaking would be relatively reasonable.

As long as it was still a matched battle, Zhao Chi was confident he could win.

And he would still have time to aid the others.

The meeting went on for another stretch.

They had already begun discussing each person's needs.

Zhao Shizhang sighed: "So, if any of you have things you aren't using for now, you can bring them out and give them to whoever needs them in an emergency. Don't be reluctant—we lose one lord, and the next battle gets that much harder. Let's start with the younger generation; their needs are easier to meet. First, Zhao Chi."

Zhao Chi thought quickly for a moment.

At a time like this, everyone's situation was bad.

Zhao Chi wanted a lot of things, but he couldn't say them all.

So he said: "Right now I need the Phoenix Cry Blade improvement blueprint, and also the super-improvement blueprint. I wonder if anyone has them."

"Huh? I have one, I'll give it to you."

Su Qin happily tugged at Zhao Chi's clothes.

"Huh? You have it? Don't you need it?"

"Hehe, I was originally planning to reclass some melee female elves, but now I've subjugated quite a few beastmen, so I can leave the melee to them. This Phoenix Cry Blade isn't being used anyway—after all, it's a female-blade standard issue."

Saying so, she immediately initiated the trade process.

【You have obtained an item】

【Phoenix Cry Blade Improvement Blueprint ×1】

"How much?"

"No charge, I'm giving it to you."

"No, you have to take the money."

"Really, no need."

"Forget it, let's talk about it privately, don't take up meeting time."

"Hehe, sure, privately, privately. I'll find you in a bit."

Zhao Qizong asked: "Alright, Su Qin has the Phoenix Cry Blade improvement blueprint—who has the super-improvement blueprint?"

The lords present all shook their heads.

Zhao Cang said: "The Phoenix Cry Blade is a female blade, few people use it, and we haven't been paying attention to it. I can ask the other families."

Zhao Huang asked: "Zhao Chi, what do you want the super-improvement blueprint for? Given your territory's development level, you can't even achieve stable production with the regular improvement blueprint, can you? The super-improvement blueprint isn't suitable for you at this stage—don't waste your money."

Zhao Chi couldn't explain, he just nodded: "I understand…"

Second Aunt Li Yinglan said: "A couple of days ago when we finished off the Heavenly King Army, Liu Liu Xuan of the Liu family had captured one and asked me if I wanted it. But I didn't need it, so I refused. I can ask her now."

Zhao Qizu said: "Then let Yinglan ask first. Does anyone else have news of a super-improvement Phoenix Cry Blade blueprint?"

No one else spoke.

Zhao Qizu said: "Then let's continue. Su Qin, what do you need on your end?"

Su Qin glanced at Zhao Chi, then said: "Last time I captured a batch of beastmen, but some of their classes don't meet the requirements, so I need some 'Reclass Tokens,' but Third Brother is already out of them."

Zhao Cang said: "Already got them. This morning Eldest Uncle and the others sent over the extras. How many do you need?"

Su Qin said happily: "Really? I need 43."

Zhao Cang said: "Come by and pick them up in a bit."

Zhao Chi cut in: "I'd also like 20 Reclass Tokens—are there any extras?"

Zhao Cang said: "Just a few dozen. You two come by in a bit."

Second Aunt Li Yinglan said: "Zhao Chi, the other party replied. The super-improvement Phoenix Cry Blade blueprint costs 55 gold coins—that's not cheap. Do you still want it?"

Zhao Chi without hesitation: "Yes, I'll go exchange money and buy it after the meeting."

Li Yinglan said: "It's fine. Since you want it, I'll front the money for you first. Come by my place to pick it up later."

"Thank you, Second Aunt."

"You're welcome."

Zhao Qizu continued: "Good, next is Zhao Kong."

Zhao Kong sat up straight: "Oh, alright, I do have some needs…"

The meeting lasted over an hour.

Basically, most of the needs of all the early and mid-stage lords could be met.

But for the advanced lords, it was much harder.

There was nothing to be done about it.

After the meeting broke up, Zhao Chi tried again to give Su Qin the money, but Su Qin still refused.

"Oh come on, one blueprint isn't worth anything, you don't need to."

"A grown man like you, still being so particular about it? You don't want to owe me a favor?"

"Next time after you finish a battle, if you have energy to spare, just come help me out, won't that do?"

"No, I really don't want it."

Zhao Chi sighed: "Fine, I won't give you money, I'll give you a fashion outfit instead."

"A fashion outfit?" Su Qin was a little surprised.

Zhao Chi initiated the trade process.