Chapter 988

Su Qin looked at Gu Qing and the others, feeling a bit confused inside.

Zhao Chi said there were 3 women before her, but there were clearly 4 in front of him.

Moreover, they were all different types, yet every one of them was radiant—ordinary people simply couldn't compare with the four of them.

Su Qin didn't bother figuring out who was who and simply greeted them: "Hello to the two elder sisters, hello to the two younger sisters."

The 4 women also responded politely.

Gu Qing smiled and said, "My lord, won't you formally introduce us?"

Zhao Chi nodded and introduced them to one another; they could now be considered properly acquainted.

Su Qin looked at Zhuang Ya with some surprise.

After all, from her appearance, Zhuang Ya was an unmitigatedly gorgeous, ripe beauty; she couldn't understand why Zhao Chi hadn't taken her in.

But she couldn't possibly ask that kind of question right now.

Zhuang Ya, however, smiled and said, "What's the matter, Su Qin? Why are you looking at me with such surprise?"

Su Qin was caught off guard: "Ah! I just thought the elder sister was so beautiful."

Zhuang Ya was also taken aback, covering her mouth with the back of her hand: "Hee hee hee hee, Su Qin, you really know how to talk, hee hee hee hee~"

A bewitching laugh rang out.

The few of them could now be considered acquainted.

Su Qin then introduced her 4 female elves and 2 beastman heroes to Zhao Chi and the others.

The two beastman heroes had only average loyalty, but when facing Zhao Chi and the others, they were unusually deferential.

Even a little fearful?

Zhao Chi found it a bit strange; looking at them again, they seemed very familiar.

Thinking back, they had all been defeated and captured by Tang Ruan, Qi Yue, and the others.

Judging by their appearance, they still had lingering fear of those women even now.

No wonder.

The other 4 female elves had long known who Zhao Chi was.

They had already seen him when he came to the rescue earlier.

Moreover, yesterday when Su Qin was struggling and moaning softly on the bed, they were right outside the door.

They could hear every little sound inside clearly, and knew that their female lord had already become Zhao Chi's woman beneath him.

Besides, Su Qin had also instructed them to be respectful and courteous toward Zhao Chi.

They naturally also respectfully greeted Zhao Chi and the others.

Gu Qing and the others all responded politely as well.

Both sides were currently getting along harmoniously.

Checking the time, it was already 10:30.

Zhao Chi said, "Su Qin, then let's begin now. Following the plan from yesterday, we'll push from the front while you provide ranged support."

"Understood."

"We can pick higher-difficulty magical beasts; we can handle them too."

After all, fighting 400 skeletons and fighting 400 ice bears were completely different matters.

The experience and loot differed greatly.

But Su Qin shook her head and said, "We can't choose."

"Can't choose?"

Zhao Chi was a little surprised.

Su Qin asked, "Are you talking about something like those extra magical beast quotas last time? That we could choose?"

Zhao Chi nodded, "Yes, can't we choose?"

Su Qin patiently explained, "We can't. Normally, whatever we're assigned, we have to fight. Those extra quota magical beasts last time were assigned to nobles, but the nobles didn't fight them, so they were pushed down to us—that's why we could choose those."

So that was how it was.

If they couldn't choose, the test for the lords became even harder.

Zhao Chi said, "Fine, then it's simple—whatever comes, we fight it."

Su Qin nodded and initiated the link.

A rumbling sound came from the northwest.

The white fog wall was dissipating.

"Su Qin, what race are the enemies?"

"I don't know, there's no information like that."

"Understood, this feels a bit passive then. Everyone, maintain formation and advance toward the northwest."

"Yes!" The soldiers marched forward in step.

If Su Qin were fighting alone, she would use the defensive towers' terrain advantage to fight a positional defensive battle.

But with Zhao Chi present, she changed her tactics and took the offensive.

Su Qin's territory was twice the size of Zhao Chi's, so it took longer to reach the border.

But Zhao Chi's army moved as if they were taking a stroll.

The female soldiers wore heavy armor, carrying greatswords and paired shields, walking briskly with ease.

Su Qin's elves were also at ease—their agility was originally higher, and they all wore leather armor, so there was no burden.

But those beastman warriors moved far too slowly.

Their agility was only 4 points, and now they were wearing full sets of iron armor; their running speed was comparable to that of an out-of-shape woman.

If it were a joint operation with others, Zhao Chi might not say anything.

But this was Su Qin — he had no need to hold back.

"Su Qin, your beastfolk and human soldiers move too slowly. They're suited for positional fighting, not interception. Send them back to guard the territory with those five hundred elven craftsmen."

Su Qin asked, "Don't we need them to tank damage?"

Zhao Chi smiled and said, "No need. This little Miss Tang Ruan can handle it on her own, and with my spearmen added in, that's enough."

Su Qin looked toward Tang Ruan.

Tang Ruan smiled at her and said, "Leave it to me, no problem."

Then she said to Zhao Chi, "My lord, don't call me 'little miss' — I'm eighteen too, a fully mature woman."

Fully mature?

The remark made Zhuang Ya and Gu Qing both chuckle softly.

Su Qin also laughed and said, "Fine, then we're counting on you. Zha Zha Hula! Kasha Duo! Return to the territory to defend!"

"Yes!"

The two beastfolk heroes immediately led the beastfolk and human warriors away.

After they left, the entire force's marching speed increased dramatically.

After passing through several bamboo groves and an open clearing, the group entered a forest.

"Once we get through this forest we'll be at the edge — everyone stay alert!"

Light flared from Su Qin's body; several beams shot out in all directions, entering the elven women's bodies, and also piercing into Zhao Chi, Gu Qing, and the others.

Zhao Chi instantly felt his eyes sharpen.

Everything looked extraordinarily clear, as if his Intelligence stat had risen to 10 again.

And it was even sharper than the vision from a plain 10 Intelligence.

He could see far away, even making out fine details in the distance.

This was the effect of Eagle Eye.

A fine skill — a very good support ability.

Gu Qing looked around: "Strange — why haven't we seen any magical beasts yet? Are theirs moving that slowly?"

Zhuang Ya looked up at the sky. Though branches and leaves blocked the view, this Eagle Eye seemed to compensate for the line of sight.

"Nothing in the sky either. Let's stay extra alert inside the forest."

Tang Ruan sped up slightly, surging ahead of everyone, ready to taunt at any moment.

Though no enemies had been spotted, everyone was already mentally prepared for battle.

Zhao Chi swallowed a Spirit Energy Pill, and spirit energy gathered in his palm.

Several beams of Inspiration light scattered outward.