Chapter 93: Female Hero Tang Ruan

Tang Ruan and Gu Qing were different.

Gu Qing had been a hero from the start, possessing her own innate talents and skills.

But Tang Ruan was only a militia member.

After being promoted to a hero, talents and skills needed to be set.

It was just like when Zhao Chi awakened his talent before, except that for a hero’s talent awakening, the lord decides on their behalf.

"Next is the talent awakening; take a look and see which one you like."

"Mm." Tang Ruan nodded happily.

Zhao Chi clicked 【Awaken Talent】

Tang Ruan’s whole body shuddered, feeling as if something was rushing out of her body.

【Tang Ruan is awakening her talent】

【...Talent awakening complete】

Just like when Zhao Chi awakened his, 3 potential talents appeared before his eyes.

Zhao Chi felt a jolt of spirit.

This meant that "Flower-Moving Jade-Stealing" could be used again.

It was a pity that Gu Qing’s talent was innate from birth, and there was no way to transfer the data.

But it didn't matter; there were items that could reset talents.

It was just that they weren't in the academy and could only be found in the market, likely costing a fortune.

But at least there was hope.

Moreover, Gu Qing’s current talent, "Physique Enhancement," could increase physique by 1 point, which was actually quite practical.

"My lord, my talent... why is it so strange?"

Tang Ruan asked in a low voice, seemingly a bit embarrassed.

"Strange?"

Zhao Chi came back to his senses and looked at Tang Ruan’s three talents.

The first one:

【Talent】Longevity

【Rank】D-rank

【Effect】Lifespan +30 years

A very direct and simple talent to understand.

Zhao Chi felt a bit envious.

If he had had a talent that increased lifespan when he awakened his own, that would have been great.

Estimating based on the average human lifespan of 70 years, if Zhao Chi had this talent, he could live to 100.

However, if one couldn't maintain their youth, adding 30 years of aged life didn't seem to have much meaning.

But it depended on the person.

For high-ranking officials or wealthy tycoons, an extra 30 years of aged life might not be bad.

But for Tang Ruan, who had a 1000-year lifespan, this talent was useless.

Furthermore, this talent couldn't grow, and it only had one effect.

It shouldn't be chosen.

Zhao Chi looked at the second talent.

【Talent】Iron Bone

【Rank】E-rank, growable

【Effect】1. Damage received is reduced by 10%.

【Effect】2. Movement speed is reduced by 10%.

This talent was okay.

It was very suitable for Tang Ruan.

Zhao Chi’s positioning for Tang Ruan was a meat shield, and this talent matched her role perfectly.

And it was a growable talent.

Although the effect wasn't too good right now, it would become stronger as she leveled up.

The positive effect was -10% damage received.

This was different from increasing defense by 10%; this attribute was much better than defense.

Li Li Ruanyu had explained this many times.

If it were increasing defense, that could indeed reduce the damage from enemy attacks.

However, one would still have to add the enemy’s critical hit bonus, martial arts bonus, and various skill bonuses, and only then would the actual damage be calculated.

But damage reduction was different.

Damage reduction meant the actual damage received was reduced by 10%.

It was equivalent to reducing the damage caused by the enemy’s attack, critical hit bonus, martial arts bonus, and various skill bonuses all by 10%.

"Defense" only reduced attack damage.

"Damage reduction," besides attack damage, could also reduce a large amount of other bonus damage.

The final result was naturally quite different.

Therefore, the effect of damage reduction was much better.

Additionally, "increasing damage" was the same.

Increasing damage was better than increasing attack.

The logic was the same.

Increasing attack only increased the attack stat.

Increasing damage was equivalent to simultaneously increasing attack, critical hit bonus, martial arts bonus, various skill bonuses, and so on.

That was why martial arts were important.

The martial arts skills of lords and heroes were about damage increase and damage reduction.

Zhao Chi stopped his train of thought and looked at the negative effect of this skill.

It was -10% movement speed.

This negative effect was indeed annoying; he would transfer this data away later, and at least he could transfer it into the +30 years of lifespan.

Zhao Chi looked at the third talent.

【Talent】Masochistic Tendency

【Rank】E-rank, growable

【Effect】1. Every time the body receives 3% damage, morale increases by 1%, up to a cap of 30%, lasting for 30 minutes.

【Effect】2. When the body is healthy, morale decreases by 20%.

Damn...

How could there be such a talent?

And it was growable?

What could it grow into?

No wonder Tang Ruan said her talent was strange; it turned out to be this.

Zhao Chi couldn't help but look at Tang Ruan.

Tang Ruan saw Zhao Chi turning his head to look at her and hurriedly explained with a blushing face: "My lord, I don't control this talent; I don't know what's going on either."

Gu Qing was very curious: "Eh? What's wrong?"

Zhao Chi smiled: "Wait a moment, I'll tell you later."

"Oh." Gu Qing nodded and stopped asking.

Zhao Chi looked closely at the effects of this talent.

To be honest, this talent was good.

Especially for Tang Ruan.

If he trained her to be a meat shield, she would definitely take the most hits.

Even if she wore the best armor and held the most excellent shield, her body getting injured would still be a common occurrence.

If she had this talent...

Even if Tang Ruan was getting beaten, would she... enjoy it?

How strange...

Zhao Chi wasn't sure how strong the effect was, but it would definitely reduce her pain.

That was enough!

That made it valuable!

Being able to reduce Tang Ruan’s pain made it worth considering, even if the talent had negative effects.

The positive effect of this talent was increasing morale; the more she was beaten, the higher her morale.

Although there was a time limit and a cap, it was still quite good.

And the negative effect was indeed very negative; morale decreases by 20% when the body is healthy? Did she have to be constantly injured?

But none of this was a problem.

Transfer!

All three talents emitted a golden light.

Flower-Moving Jade-Stealing had already taken effect.

〖The current subordinate’s talent meets the conditions for "Flower-Moving Jade-Stealing"; do you wish to transfer information?〗

Of course, transfer.

〖Please select the transfer target〗

Well... he really had to choose carefully.

Should he choose "Iron Bone" as the transfer target, or "Masochistic Tendency"?

Both talents were growable and both had one positive and one negative effect.

Zhao Chi thought for a moment and chose "Masochistic Tendency" as the transfer target.

After all, Tang Ruan was a girl, and the "Iron Bone" talent didn't sound very pleasant.

〖Please select the transfer effect〗

There was no hesitation here.

Zhao Chi transferred the negative effect of "Masochistic Tendency" into the positive effect of "Iron Bone."

Transfer complete.

〖First-time transfer of subordinate talent data; restriction lifted, success rate 100%. Do you confirm?〗

So there was a first-time bonus for subordinate talents too.

That was not bad.

But if Gu Qing could reset her talent next time, the success rate might not be 100%.

Future matters could be dealt with in the future.

Zhao Chi clicked confirm.

Golden light flashed, and the talent was updated.

【Talent】Masochistic Tendency

【Rank】C-rank, growable

【Effect】1. Every time the body receives 3% damage, morale increases by 1%, up to a cap of 30%, lasting for 30 minutes.

【Effect】2. Damage received is reduced by 10%.

After the talent update, the rank also changed from E-rank to C-rank.

With this talent, Tang Ruan would not only take lighter injuries in the future, but her morale would also increase after being injured.

Quite good.

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Female hero subordinates will continue to increase.

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