Chapter 843

But Zhao Chi was clearly more diligent, having crafted a large amount of gear and items.

Zhao Chi didn't want to stay any longer. He bade farewell once more: "I still have quite a few matters in my territory that I need to go back and handle today. I'll come again tomorrow—will your soldiers let me in then?"

Xiao Ning smiled and waved her hand: "Of course, you can come in anytime. You're my subordinate lord, so reporting to me every day is only natural. No one can say anything about it."

This remark seemed to be said for Yan Ping's benefit.

But whether Yan Ping could pick up on the subtext was unclear.

Zhao Chi didn't really know what role Yan Ping played.

Xiao Ning's subordinate? Or her bodyguard? Or perhaps an informant and overseer arranged by Master Mu Chang?

Probably all three.

Zhao Chi smiled and took his leave: "That's good, then. I'll come back to bother you again tomorrow."

But Xiao Ning called out to him once more.

"Hey, Zhao Chi, I heard your territory is entirely female? Did you mutate them when you first chose your race?"

Zhao Chi hesitated slightly—this was his public story, and many people knew it.

He didn't know what Xiao Ning's purpose was in bringing it up now.

Zhao Chi nodded: "Yes."

Xiao Ning said: "Although I'm also a woman, let me speak honestly—women really aren't suited for combat. How about this: I have plenty of male captives here, we can trade. Every 2 male captives for 1 of your female villagers, how about it?"

Zhao Chi refused outright: "That won't be necessary. I'm used to them, and I find them quite handy."

Xiao Ning shook her head and gave an order: "No, I won't allow it! This affects your development. And I heard your subordinate heroes are all women too? This won't just affect your development, it'll affect your health. Swap them all out for me! I have both beastfolk and human heroes here—pick whichever you like!"

Damn it…

Does she think she can push me around?

Zhao Chi kept his smile: "Let's wait a couple of days. After this battle is over, we'll talk about it. New heroes and villagers have very low loyalty and need time to train."

"Hmm… alright. After this battle, I'll also help you find a new racial bloodline and replace all those women of yours. Don't use those women anymore from now on, understand?"

"Understood."

"Fine then, off you go. Remember to come by tomorrow."

"Will do."

Under Xiao Ning and Yan Ping's gaze, Zhao Chi walked away slowly.

Just as he stepped through the main gate, Zhao Chi felt his face was stiff.

Keeping up that smile the whole time hadn't been easy.

Now Xiao Ning even wanted to swap out Zhao Chi's subordinates—this time, she had to die as soon as possible.

But then again, this face of his really was useful.

Zhao Chi had seen Xiao Ning's expression clearly just now—a look of utter shock and disbelief.

So being good-looking gave such an advantage—this was the first time Zhao Chi had experienced it.

Just as he returned to his territory, Gu Qing came pressing close.

"How did it go, my lord? Was everything smooth?"

"How should I put it—some small differences, but overall it went fairly smoothly."

Zhao Chi recounted everything to Gu Qing in detail.

Gu Qing snorted coldly: "That's a woman's jealousy. That Xiao Ning may be that alien's little wife, but now she wants to interfere with you. No worries—once she's dead, everything will be solved."

Zhao Chi clenched his fist: "Exactly! This time I have to go all out! I was planning to make more gear these past two days as backup, but that won't work now. I'll practice my blade techniques instead."

Gu Qing gently pried open Zhao Chi's fist, then interlocked her fingers with his: "My lord, I think you'd better practice your spear techniques."

Zhao Chi nodded: "Spear techniques work too. After all, spear combat styles are more flexible."

Gu Qing bit her lower lip: "I meant for you to practice your spear techniques on us."

As she spoke, her other hand gently gave it a squeeze.

Zhao Chi immediately tensed up all over.

Gu Qing laughed coquettishly and let go: "Even if you practice your blade techniques intensively these two days, you can only raise your blade skill by 1 point at most—it's completely insignificant. Better to put all your energy into us. Everyone gets full pleasure, and you can also gain Blissful Frenzy energy points. Why not?"

Zhao Chi adjusted his stance: "You make a point. I've been tired for so long, I should rest up properly for a couple of days. Wait… if all three of you come at once, that's even more exhausting than crafting items."

Gu Qing smiled charmingly: "Not at all. Let us be on top—you just lie there. And it's only these two days anyway. The more energy we accumulate, the extra 10 seconds of duration we get. When the time comes, whether fighting enemies or fighting Xiao Ning, our odds of winning go up by a fraction."

Zhao Chi said: "I'll do as you say."

Gu Qing stared into Zhao Chi's eyes: "If you really are tired, my lord, just tell me. I won't actually let you exhaust yourself."

Zhao Chi laughed: "I'm fine. Time is tight—let's start right away."

The next morning, 10 o'clock.

Zhao Chi woke up exhausted.

He was alone in the room; the three of them had gone off somewhere.

Sunlight streamed through the cracks in the wooden window, falling on the half-dried water stains across the bed.

Zhao Chi pulled off the bedsheet and mattress—time to change them for a fresh set.

He had still underestimated the power of his 10-point appearance.

And he had also underestimated the power of those three women, Gu Qing and the others.

Honestly, those 20 hours had felt like heaven.

After crafting for so long straight, this truly counted as letting himself go completely.

Logically, at that level, no matter how beautiful Gu Qing and the others were, Zhao Chi should have grown weary of them.

But the trouble lay in that word "them."

They weren't one person—they were three.

And the types are all different.

Zhao Chi's experience is different each time too.

This greatly slows down his aesthetic fatigue.

Just as he's getting a bit tired of the bewitching Gu Qing, the next one is the pure Tang Ruan.

Just as he's had enough of Tang Ruan, the lovely Qi Yue follows right after.

Just as he's growing weary of Qi Yue, the bewitching Gu Qing comes clinging to him again.

Round after round, endless.

But Zhao Chi's efforts are not without reward.

The three of them have more energy points than ever before.

【Skill】 Blissful Frenzy

【Energy】 176/300

【Charge】 Charge 1 point after letting one's partner experience ultimate pleasure.

【Duration】 10 seconds

【Description】 Relive ultimate pleasure, entering a brief explosive state.

【Partners】 Gu Qing 66, Tang Ruan 57, Qi Yue 53

【Effect】 Consume 1 point of energy to enter the Blissful Frenzy state: Morale +50%, Mood +50%, All Attributes +1, lasting 10 seconds.

Zhao Chi did his best.

And the harvest was indeed quite good.

Previous opponents were all fairly weak, so energy kept accumulating.

This time, some of it might have to be spent.

Although this Blissful Frenzy effect is a bit weaker than Inherited Enhancement.

But it lasts longer.

And gaining energy is easier.

The final effect is also extremely good.

Perhaps the only side effect is that reliving those feelings on the battlefield causes a momentary weakness in the legs and bodily twitching.

But as long as they recover quickly, it's absolutely a powerful skill.

There's still nearly a day left; he'll put in more effort today.

If he relied solely on Zhao Chi's body, he really couldn't hold on.

Fortunately, the effect of the Carefree Spring lets him recover his vigor quickly.

After thinking for a moment, Zhao Chi suddenly remembered that he had been woken up by the system's notification sound.