Chapter 123: Chapter 122: Super High Speed
Midnight.
Zhao Chi collapsed onto his bed, exhausted.
All 18 pairs of Silk Stockings had been improved.
His production volume for this single day was more than the previous two days combined.
Aside from one high-elasticity pair for Gu Qing to increase her Movement Speed, the remaining 17 pairs were all for sale.
That was 34 Gold Coins.
At that thought, Zhao Chiās body didnāt seem quite so tired anymore.
He pushed himself up and left.
This day had been absolutely grueling.
But for the sake of Efficiency, he endured it!
In just four days, a large horde of Magical Beasts would arrive.
This was both a pressure and an opportunity.
He could capture prisoners and also gain experience.
Zhao Chi didnāt mind it.
He quickly returned to the Wooden House, placed the Silk Stockings in the cabinet inside, and went back to his territory.
The territory was filled with laughter and cheerful voices.
The Female Craftsmen in each workshop were in high spirits, chatting happily while they worked.
All kinds of work Efficiency remained high.
Unfortunately, their base Mood value had been decreasing slightly each day for the past two days.
Following this trend, by the time the wave of Magical Beasts arrives, the high Mood Bonus granted by the ability to resurrect will have been depleted.
After that, their work Efficiency would gradually return to normal.
However, the 50% Mood from the Carefree Spring and the extra-long working hours would not change.
Just as he returned to the territory, Gu Qing came over.
"My lord, you donāt look well. It must have been exhausting, right? You should get some rest."
Zhao Chi shook his head. "No need. How are things in the territory?"
Gu Qing said, "Donāt worry, everything in the territory is fine. Everyone is happy, and their work hasnāt been delayed. Theyāve been working since 6 AM and will continue until 4 AM before they rest."
Zhao Chi looked around. "No oneās complaining? These working hours are indeed a bit long."
Gu Qing smiled. "Not at all. Itās just that everyone loves to rest in the Carefree Spring. Weāve already moved the dining area to just outside the spring, so they can eat while they soak."
There are 24 hours in a day. They spend 2 hours sleeping and 20 hours working.
The remaining 2 hours are for eating and taking care of personal needs.
Zhao Chi sighed. "Weāre on a tight schedule right now. Once our situation improves, we can relax a little. Iāll reduce the working hours then."
Gu Qing nodded. "Donāt worry, my lord. Everyone understands. Weāre all working for our shared home. If everyone puts in a little more effort, the territory will improve a little more, and our lives will get a little better."
Zhao Chi said with feeling, "Youāre right. Letās do our best together."
Gu Qing smiled. "Letās do our best."
"Come on, Gu Qing. Weāre going to the black market again today."
"Are you sure you donāt want to rest? Is your body holding up?"
"No need. Iāll just rest inside you. Itās more comfortable than a bed."
Gu Qing smiled gently. "Is that so? Thatās great, then. Itās a shame I donāt feel anything."
"You donāt feel anything special?"
"Mm, no."
āItās probably because Iām the one entering Gu Qingās Body, so Iām the one who feels surrounded by her, feeling that softness and warmth.ā
āIf Gu Qing were to enter my Body, sheād probably be the one to feel it.ā
"Alright, Gu Qing, get dressed. Letās go."
"Yes, my lord."
Gu Qing put on the same set of Leather Armor from yesterday and brought two Iron Sabers. The tax had already been paid on them, so she could take them out for free today.
Tang Ruan ran over, her head beaded with sweat.
"My lord, youāre back?"
"Mhm. Howās the training going?"
Tang Ruan smiled, catching her breath. "Everyone leveled up once, and the newcomers leveled up twice. Everyoneās movements are becoming more and more Proficient."
Zhao Chi nodded. "Good. You should get some rest."
Tang Ruan shook her head. "I came to see you off, my lord."
"See me off?"
"Yes. I havenāt seen you all day, so I came to see you off."
Gu Qing chuckled. "You miss him that much after just one day?"
Tang Ruan was a little embarrassed, but she still nodded in acknowledgment. "Mhm, I do."
Zhao Chi said, "For now, just focus on your training. After a while, Iāll take you out with me too."
Tang Ruan was delighted. "Okay! Iām looking forward to it."
Gu Qing had finished getting dressed.
"My lord, you can come in now."
"Alright."
A strange light flowed around them.
Zhao Chi vanished on the spot, leaving only his clothes behind.
Gu Qing reached down to pick them up, and in the next second, the clothes and shoes all disappeared.
This was Zhao Chi, controlling Gu Qing, stowing them away in the System Space just in case.
But Zhao Chi felt something was off.
He felt very... pent-up.
Zhao Chi: [Gu Qing, whatās going on? How long have you been saving it up?]
Gu Qing: [Didnāt you say you needed to do crafting outside, my lord? So I thought Iād save it up and produce the silk after we left.]
Zhao Chi: [I donāt need that much for the work outside. Once a day is enough. This must be so uncomfortable for you.]
Gu Qing: [Hehe, letās go quickly. I donāt think I can hold it in much longer!]
Tang Ruan stared blankly at Gu Qing.
Zhao Chi chuckled, "Alright, Tang Ruan, Iām leaving now. You all keep up the good work."
Tang Ruan nodded, a little unsure who was speaking to her.
"Okay. Goodbye, my lord. Goodbye, Sister Gu."
Zhao Chi had her nod, and they returned.
ćBack at the Wooden House in the dead of night.ć
It was pitch black.
Zhao Chi heard Gu Qing pull over the wooden basin, followed by the sound of her taking off her Leg Armor.
After that came the continuous production of sticky Silk Thread.
He knew without looking that todayās batch would also be orange-yellow.
It took a long time for her to finish producing it all.
Gu Qing let out a soft sigh, a sound of relief.
Only then did Zhao Chi have a chance to light the oil lamp.
He turned his head to look, and sure enough, the wooden basin was more than half-full of sticky, orange-colored silk bundles.
It was double yesterdayās output.
Zhao Chi: [Donāt save it up on purpose anymore. The normal amount is enough for me to use.]
Gu Qing: [Okay, I understand.]
Zhao Chi poured fresh water and materials directly into the basin. This way, the silk would be ready to use by the time they returned from the black market.
He opened the cabinet.
Zhao Chi took out a pair of Silk Stockings.
Zhao Chi: [Gu Qing, change into this pair.]
Gu Qing chuckled in her mind.
Gu Qing: [Huh? Hehe, my lord, why are you giving me another new pair to wear? Yesterdayās pair only lost 1 point of Durability. They can still be worn for a long time.]
Zhao Chi: [This pair is different. But after you put them on, youāll need to pay close attention and not run into any obstacles.]
Gu Qing didnāt understand.
But when she saw the new Silk Stockingsā Attributes, she understood.
Gu Qing: [My lord! This is incredible, isnāt it? A 70% increase to Movement Speed? Wouldnāt that be as fast as a cheetah?]
Zhao Chi: [Haha, itās not quite that exaggerated. But combined with the Carefree Springās 200% Physical Strength Recovery speed bonus, you definitely wonāt have to worry about long-distance travel.]
Gu Qing: [This is amazing... So you have a special talent in this area, my lord. I really didnāt follow the wrong person.]
Zhao Chi: [And what if I didnāt have this talent?]
Gu Qing: [Hehe, then Iād just have to protect you. I donāt mind you being a kept man.]
Zhao Chi: [I know. Hurry up and put them on, then letās get going.]
Gu Qing: [Okay~]
Gu Qing slowly took off the Silk Stockings she was wearing.
She tossed them softly onto Zhao Chiās bed.
She picked up the new Silk Stockings and felt them.
Gu Qing: [Huh, my lord, this Movement Speed-type pair is especially soft, but also incredibly elastic.]
Zhao Chi: [Try them on. If your legs or feet feel uncomfortable, let me know. I can try to increase the comfort next time, but the Attributes will have to be lowered a bit.]
Gu Qing: [Okay. Are you going to control me to put them on, my lord?]
Zhao Chi: [Never mind. You put them on, Iāll just watch.]
Gu Qing: [Should I put them on slowly then?]
Zhao Chi: [...Fine.]
As expected, Gu Qing put them on slowly.
Allowing Zhao Chi to watch the entire process from a first-person perspective.
Gu Qing stood up. She didnāt feel anything special in her legs or feet.
But the moment she started walking, she nearly crashed into the door.
Gu Qing: [Whoa, the Effect is definitely working! Itās too fast. I just need to get used to it.]
Zhao Chi: [Do your feet feel uncomfortable? Like, are they too tight, or do you feel any pinching?]
Gu Qing: [Not at all. I donāt feel anything. Maybe because these Silk Stockings are so thin? It feels like Iām not wearing anything. But they feel smooth to the touch. Do you want to feel them too, my lord?]
Zhao Chi: [No need. I already felt it when you were touching them yourself just now.]
Gu Qing: [Is that so? Shall we set off then?]
Zhao Chi: [Letās go. You control the Body. I want to rest for a while. You still remember the way, right?]
Gu Qing: [I do. You can rest easy, my lord.]
Zhao Chi: [Remember to remind me to recast the Spiritual Technique every 14 minutes. I donāt want to wake up halfway through a nap, naked in the middle of the wilderness.]
Gu Qing: [Hahaha, understood.]
Handing control of the Body back to Gu Qing, Zhao Chi went to sleep inside her.
He felt extremely comfortable.
He fell asleep almost the instant he closed his eyes.
Gu Qing, meanwhile, put on a mask and a Cloak.
After confirming no one was watching, she set off at a rapid pace.
She felt as if someone was pushing her legs. Once she started running, one step followed another, and she simply couldnāt stop.
She covered a great distance in no time.
The surroundings were quiet and windless.
But when she ran, the wind felt strong, roaring past her ears, forcing her to keep her mouth and nose tightly shut.
It was all because her Movement Speed was too fast; she hadnāt adapted to it yet.
Saying she could match a cheetahās speed was a bit of an exaggeration, but she could definitely keep up with a wolf at a full sprint, or even a charging Warhorse.