Chapter 95

Gu Qing said: "I'll handle the healing; Tang Ruan, you can safely provoke the enemies."

"Okay, thank you, Sister Gu."

Now only the last step remained.

After Tang Ruan changed classes, all the bonuses that originally belonged to the female militia were canceled and became hero bonuses.

Tang Ruan gained 5 enhancement points and 50 free hero professional skill points to distribute.

Enhancement points were still used to enhance defense, no different from before.

But the most important thing was the distribution of hero professional skill points.

Like other Spirit Art skills, Provocation Art was also limited to one target by default.

Increasing Command would increase the number of people provoked.

This also couldn't be too low; at least 10 points were needed.

Martial Arts could increase damage and also reduce damage, so it must be increased; more was better, so he added 20 points.

Spirit Pressure could increase the provocation effect, making it harder for enemies to wake up, and could also improve the team’s Spirit Art defense, so he added 10 points.

Government Affairs could increase the attributes of equipment and fashion, so he added 10 points.

After thinking for a moment, Zhao Chi clicked confirm.

【Tang Ruan promoted to Primary Hero】

Including Zhao Chi, there were already 3 heroes in the entire territory.

【Hero List】

【Name】Command, Martial, Spirit, Government

【Zhao Chi】20, 10, 10, 10

【Gu Qing】20, 0, 30, 0

【Tang Ruan】10, 20, 10, 10

The three people had different point distributions.

Zhao Chi and Gu Qing both had 20 Command points and could lead 20 subordinates; Tang Ruan could lead 10.

Leading extra subordinates was fine, but they wouldn't get bonuses.

Now Gu Qing and Tang Ruan were both Zhao Chi’s subordinates.

Zhao Chi could also let them lead their own teams; this way, 50 subordinates could receive hero bonuses.

Zhao Chi’s subordinate bonuses were relatively balanced.

Gu Qing’s subordinates had stronger Spirit Art effect bonuses and Spirit Art defense capabilities.

Tang Ruan’s subordinates had higher combat power.

After Zhao Chi clicked confirm, Tang Ruan’s body flashed with light, and she became a hero completely.

Her excitement was evident.

She kept jumping around, and with the two rabbits on her chest, it looked like three little rabbits bouncing around.

"Yay, Sister Gu, I’m a hero too!"

"Yes, congratulations."

"My lord, I really am a hero!"

"Of course it’s real."

Tang Ruan was excited for a while before she calmed down.

But once she calmed down, she started studying the skill.

"My lord, how do I use this Provocation Art? Can it really make people angry after using it?"

Zhao Chi smiled: "Of course it can. You’ve never used a skill before, have you?"

As soon as he finished asking, Zhao Chi felt he had asked a silly question.

But Tang Ruan still answered very seriously.

"Mm, I’ve only had Spirit Art skills cast on me by Sister Gu and you, my lord, but I haven't used one myself."

"Then you can use it now; you can aim it at..."

Zhao Chi looked at the Naga nearby.

It didn't seem appropriate.

The Naga and Harpies were slaves and had only recently increased their obedience.

If he made them angry, it might lower their obedience.

"You can aim it at..."

Zhao Chi looked at Gu Qing again.

Gu Qing was good; her Spirit Pressure was 30 points, giving her 30% defense against such Spirit Arts.

However... it was only 30%.

Even if it could weaken the effect of the provocation, she would likely still be very angry.

Plus, Gu Qing’s attributes were high; if she didn't control herself well and started fighting with Tang Ruan, that was definitely not something Zhao Chi wanted to see.

And the friendship between women is often very subtle.

Zhao Chi didn't know if these Taoyuan women and ordinary human women were the same in this regard.

But right now, Gu Qing and Tang Ruan had a very good relationship.

It was better not to take the risk.

So... it seemed only he was left.

His average attribute was only 5 points.

Among humans, it was a passing level, but in front of the Taoyuan women, it was a bit weak.

Especially in front of Tang Ruan.

If he couldn't control himself, he shouldn't be able to hurt her.

And there was Gu Qing, the super healer, nearby, who could heal at any time...

"You can aim it at... me."

Zhao Chi finally pointed to himself.

Tang Ruan naturally disagreed.

"How can that be? This isn't a good skill, and after using it, you will be angry, my lord..."

Zhao Chi smiled: "It’s okay, the skill is only a temporary effect. I happen to want to experience this type of skill and accumulate relevant experience to prepare for future battles."

Tang Ruan was still very hesitant; she looked at Gu Qing for help.

Gu Qing smiled: "The Lord wants to try it, so let’s satisfy him."

Hearing this, Tang Ruan didn't insist anymore: "Alright then, my lord, I’m starting."

"Good."

Tang Ruan concentrated.

Feeling the flow of spiritual power in her body.

Before learning this Spirit Art, she couldn't imagine how to use it at all.

But once learned, it was as natural as speaking, breathing, or eating.

Tang Ruan gathered her spiritual power.

A purple luster flashed in her pupils.

The next moment, purple light shot out, hitting Zhao Chi directly.

Zhao Chi felt nothing at all.

He also saw the purple light shooting at him, and he knew Tang Ruan’s Provocation Art had been cast, but his heart had no fluctuations.

Zhao Chi scratched his head.

Tang Ruan was using a Spirit Art for the first time and might not be skilled; it seemed she had failed?

Should he comfort her?

But there didn't seem to be such a thing as failure for this Spirit Art.

"My lord, are you okay?"

Tang Ruan asked weakly.

Gu Qing also looked at Zhao Chi curiously.

Zhao Chi smiled: "I'm fine. You must be using a Spirit Art for the first time... so..."

Zhao Chi’s words became slower and slower.

Somehow, an inexplicable evil fire arose from within his heart.

That evil fire quickly burned into rage, surging and stirring within Zhao Chi’s heart.

His brows furrowed tightly; just a moment ago he had wanted to gently comfort Tang Ruan, but now it turned into fierce reproach.

"Failed on your first time using a Spirit Art? Did you even put your heart into it!?"

Zhao Chi’s voice suddenly increased, giving Tang Ruan a fright.

"My lord, I... I was very serious about casting the Provocation Art, and... it seems it succeeded now..."

"Succeeded? This counts as success? My heart has no fluctuations, and I was even thinking about how to comfort you; can this count as success!?"

Tang Ruan was stunned.

Gu Qing was also surprised.

So this was the power of the Provocation Art?

Zhao Chi had always been soft-spoken to Gu Qing and Tang Ruan, never saying a harsh word.

Yet after being hit by the Provocation Art, he was yelling directly at Tang Ruan.

This skill was really effective!

Gu Qing walked up, wanting to explain for Tang Ruan.

Zhao Chi stopped her directly: "Gu Qing, don't plead for her. Just give me the whip in your hand; I must teach her a lesson today!"

Gu Qing hurriedly tried to persuade him: "My lord, please calm down. You are currently under the effect of Tang Ruan’s Provocation Art; this is not your own thought..."

"How is it not my thought!? This has nothing to do with you; bring me the whip!"

Gu Qing looked at Zhao Chi blankly.

"My lord, you look quite manly when you're angry."

"What? Give me the whip!"

Zhao Chi snatched the leather whip from Gu Qing’s hand.

*Ssh!*

Because he used too much force, his index finger was scratched by the edge of the whip.

Zhao Chi became even more furious.

Gu Qing hurriedly cast healing.

But as soon as the light was triggered, it was stopped by Zhao Chi: "No need for healing! This has nothing to do with you; stand to the side!"

After saying that, he walked toward Tang Ruan in a rage.

Gu Qing hurriedly grabbed Zhao Chi.

"My lord, please calm down. If you really hurt Tang Ruan, you will feel heartbroken once you sober up."

"Move aside!"

Zhao Chi shook off Gu Qing’s hand and raised the whip.

"Tang Ruan, do you know what you did wrong?"

How could Tang Ruan know what she did wrong? She hadn't done anything wrong at all.

But she didn't argue.

Instead, she knelt directly in front of Zhao Chi: "My lord, I know I was wrong. I won't dare to do it again next time; please punish me."

After saying that, she lowered her head and closed her eyes tightly.

Waiting to endure the whipping.

Gu Qing ran over and persuaded him again: "My lord, please wake up. This leather whip has significant power; you will definitely hurt Tang Ruan."

Zhao Chi was also struggling internally at this moment.

Reason and rage were constantly colliding.

Looking at the pitiful Tang Ruan, and now being persuaded by Gu Qing, his reason regained the upper hand.

Instantly, the rage in his heart dissipated.

Replacing it was guilt.

It was clearly he who insisted that Tang Ruan use the skill on him.

As a result, he couldn't shake it off and even scared Tang Ruan into kneeling on the ground.

Zhao Chi blamed himself: "I'm sorry, Tang Ruan. It was my fault just now; get up quickly."

Gu Qing also explained for Zhao Chi: "Tang Ruan, don't blame the Lord; he was affected by the skill, otherwise he wouldn't have been so fierce to you."

Zhao Chi bent down and took Tang Ruan’s hand: "Get up quickly."

Tang Ruan looked up.

Zhao Chi and Gu Qing both thought that with Tang Ruan’s personality, she would definitely shed tears of grievance.

Unexpectedly, her little face was flushed, her teeth were gently biting her lower lip, and there was a hint of excitement and anticipation in her eyes.

"My lord, are you not going to hit me anymore?"

Was that a tone of regret?

"Not hitting! Get up quickly!"

Zhao Chi handed the whip to Gu Qing and pulled Tang Ruan up.

Tang Ruan said regretfully: "My lord, if you are angry in the future, just hit me twice; I won't blame you."

Zhao Chi stared into Tang Ruan’s eyes and found that she really had no feelings of sadness.

This made Zhao Chi breathe a sigh of relief.

Gu Qing marveled secretly from the side.

It seems Tang Ruan’s talent was taking effect at this moment.

It truly lives up to the name "Masochistic Tendency."

It seems the Lord will have plenty of fun in the future.