Chapter 128: Chapter 127: Gu Qing’s Benefit
Zhao Chi really wanted to go to the black market right now.
He wanted to exchange his 126 pairs of Silk Stockings for cash as soon as possible, then go on a crazy shopping spree.
But daytime really wasn’t a good time.
If someone was walking down the street during the day wearing a Cloak and Mask, it would be like screaming to everyone, ’There’s something suspicious about me.’
But without a Mask and Cloak, a woman like Gu Qing was just too conspicuous.
Both her looks and her figure were eye-catching.
So, it was best to go at night.
Besides, it wasn’t like Zhao Chi had nothing else to do.
It had been 14 days since the territory was established. There were now 152 people in total, including 50 Female Militia and 100 Female Craftsman.
The base Mood of those Female Craftsman had dropped quite a bit.
Previously, their Mood had been around 150%.
But the initial excitement of being able to revive had faded, and their base Mood was now down to about 110%.
Still, that was much higher than in other territories.
They were still able to produce quite a lot each day.
It was just that the screams of frenzied work were no longer heard.
The 50 Militia were led by Tang Ruan and Qi Yue. Tang Ruan led 30 Gun Militia, and Qi Yue led 20 Sword Militia, including themselves.
As for Gun Technique.
Zhao Chi had only learned the theory in his Martial Arts class and practiced for a while, but he hadn’t achieved any real Specialization.
When they had first become Militia, Zhao Chi had taught Tang Ruan and the Gun Militia everything he knew.
Now that new recruits had arrived, Tang Ruan was responsible for passing on his teachings and handling their training.
Tang Ruan might be a bit airheaded, but she remembered Zhao Chi’s words perfectly.
It was as if she had dedicated specific blocks of her memory just to store his words.
Then again, she probably remembered because she cared.
Qi Yue’s Sword Militia, however, were a different story. Zhao Chi hadn’t had time to instruct them yet; he had simply been too busy these past few days.
He happened to have half a day free today, so he decided to teach them.
When it came to the sword, Zhao Chi had some confidence.
He had 10 points in Swordsmanship, equivalent to a full year of dedicated practice.
Seriously, he could be called a Junior Blade Master.
Even though he was still at a basic level, it was more than enough to teach these young women.
The same went for his Shield Skill.
Zhao Chi had 10 points in Shield Skill, which he had already taught to Tang Ruan.
Today, he could also combine Sword and Shield, teaching Qi Yue and her group how to coordinate their offense and defense.
「On the training grounds.」
The 20 Female Soldiers stood in neat rows before Zhao Chi.
Their gazes were firm and trusting.
But they also wore smiles.
Training was serious business, but their Mood was good, and they were genuinely happy. Zhao Chi didn’t impose overly harsh demands.
Tang Ruan stood beside Zhao Chi.
As a Vice Village Chief, she was in charge of training.
He had her listen in on the Swordsmanship lesson as well, since it would be useful to her later.
Gu Qing was also nearby. She usually participated in training too, since she could provide Treatment.
With her around, there was no need to fear injury.
「Until evening.」
Zhao Chi held nothing back, teaching them with a combination of knowledge, personal insights, and practical demonstrations.
The women listened with rapt attention.
They nodded from time to time.
There wasn’t too much theory to cover, just a few principles to remember. The most important part was coordinating with practical combat.
Once the explanation was over, Gu Qing and Tang Ruan led the Female Soldiers away to immediately begin sparring practice.
Qi Yue, however, stayed behind.
She seemed to have something to say.
"My lord, do you have a moment?"
"I do. Do you have a question for me?"
Qi Yue shook her head. "No, it’s... aren’t you going into Sister Gu Qing’s Body?"
"Hm. I’m letting her focus on providing you all with Treatment for now. I’ll go in later tonight."
Qi Yue nodded and asked softly, "Then... my lord, could you come inside me? I understood everything you just taught, but when it comes to actual combat, I’m sure my hands will feel clumsy. If you were inside my Body, guiding me through the practice, I’m sure I would improve quickly."
’That makes sense,’ Zhao Chi thought.
He used his Skills to inspect Qi Yue again.
[Target Body] Qi Yue
[Body Compatibility] 100%
[Target Cooperation] 100%
Still completely cooperative.
Zhao Chi nodded with a smile. "Alright. Come on, follow me into the house."
A flash of nervousness crossed Qi Yue’s face, but it was gone in an instant.
She said softly again, "Yes, my lord."
Qi Yue obediently followed Zhao Chi back into the house.
Although Qi Yue’s cooperation level was a full 100%, this was his first time entering her, so Zhao Chi would need to adjust.
If he tried it while standing outside, he would definitely fall flat on his face.
The door closed.
Qi Yue whispered, "My lord, I’ll prepare myself first. Should I lie on the bed?"
As she spoke, a hint of shyness colored her smiling face.
Zhao Chi didn’t know what there was to be shy about.
’Does she think entering her Body means... physically entering?’
Zhao Chi nodded. "Yes, that’s right. Just lie flat on the bed and relax your Body. When I enter, you must not have any resistant thoughts. Especially in your mind."
Qi Yue was taken aback.
She hadn’t expected there to be so many instructions.
But she still nodded lightly and said in a soft voice, "I understand."
Qi Yue walked over gently and carefully placed the quilt to one side.
Then she took off her shoes and placed them neatly under the bed.
Her two pink, tender feet padded on the floor.
Then, with her back to Zhao Chi, she began to remove her Leather Armor.
Zhao Chi was a little puzzled.
’Maybe it’s uncomfortable to lie down wearing Leather Armor?’
’Probably not.’
’Given Qi Yue’s earnest and obedient personality, even if Zhao Chi told her to lie on a mountain of blades, she would find a way to do it.’
’Then maybe she thinks her Leather Armor is dirty and doesn’t want to soil my bedsheets?’
Qi Yue quickly removed her Leather Armor and placed it neatly under the bed.
Then, she started taking off her Cloth Clothing.
At this point, Zhao Chi realized something was wrong.
’Why is she even taking off her Cloth Clothing?’
’Could it be because she’s sweaty and her clothes are damp, so she doesn’t want to get my bed dirty?’
’No, she wouldn’t go that far.’
Zhao Chi said, "Qi Yue, it’s fine. You can just lie down. I don’t mind a little sweat or anything."
Qi Yue had already taken off her top.
Unlike Gu Qing and Tang Ruan with their ample assets, she didn’t need to unfasten any buttons to take off her Cloth Clothing.
She could just pull the whole garment up and off.
Qi Yue was now taking off her cloth pants, the two white orbs of her bottom already half-exposed.
Just then, she gently pulled them back up.
She turned her head, her cheeks already crimson.
She thought for a moment and decided it was impolite to have her back to Zhao Chi.
So she turned around and stood obediently by the bed.
She asked gently, "My lord, I don’t have to get completely naked?"
Zhao Chi turned his head. "No, you don’t. Who told you that?"
"Sister Gu Qing did."
’Gu Qing?’
’What is that woman up to?’
Zhao Chi asked curiously, "What exactly did Gu Qing tell you?"
Qi Yue gently repeated, "Sister Gu Qing said that if you, my lord, were to come to me and enter my Body, I couldn’t have any clothes on, or it would affect the Effect."
"Huh?"
Zhao Chi searched his memory. ’Where did that rule ever come from?’
Qi Yue continued in a low voice, "She said I could put my clothes back on after you’ve entered... Was Sister Gu Qing wrong?"
Zhao Chi understood.
’It must be a prank by that little minx, Gu Qing...’
Zhao Chi was about to deny it, but then he had another thought. Gu Qing was a Vice Village Chief, and everyone trusted her.
A harmless joke like this wasn’t a big deal.
But Gu Qing didn’t know Qi Yue’s personality.
If Qi Yue trusted someone, she would take their words as absolute truth.
Provided she truly trusted them.
Her trust in Zhao Chi was absolute.
She also had a good relationship with Tang Ruan. Tang Ruan was obedient, and though a bit dorky, she wouldn’t deliberately tease her.
As for Gu Qing, she trusted her a lot too, which was evident from this very incident.
’If I deny it outright, will it undermine Gu Qing’s authority?’
’Seriously...’
’Gu Qing starts a joke, and now I’m the one who has to clean up her mess.’
So Zhao Chi nodded. "It’s a theory Gu Qing and I had, but we haven’t confirmed it’s a fact. I guess Gu Qing told you that because she wanted to increase your chances of success, to get it right on the first try. Since it’s your first time, go ahead and undress. You won’t need to in the future."
Qi Yue nodded very seriously.
"Oh, so that’s how it is. I’ll go thank Sister Gu Qing later. And thank you too, my lord, for teaching me."
Zhao Chi wanted to facepalm.
He had tried to come up with a reason to cover for Gu Qing’s prank, but ended up telling a lie himself.
’But it’s fine.’
’It’s impossible for every single word someone says to be correct.’
’Qi Yue knows that, too.’
’I’ll give her a heads-up later, just to keep her from getting upset.’
To his surprise, Qi Yue smiled gently and said, "Sister Gu Qing already told me she was joking, that it was just a thought she had. But I felt it made sense, so I... I didn’t expect you to say the same thing, my lord. It seems Sister Gu Qing’s theory was true after all."
Zhao Chi sighed in his Inner Heart.
’Looks like I misjudged Gu Qing?’
’In the end, was I the only one who lied?’
Zhao Chi said resignedly, "Just continue. Let’s merge as soon as possible. I’ll let you experience the subtlety of my Sword Skill."