Chapter 271 - 249: Rookie Competition (28)
Chapter 271: Chapter 249: Rookie Competition (28)
The replays showed many of Yuan Zhao’s most spectacular moments.
But there were far fewer replays of my own.
And many of my key and most impressive shots were missing.
’Is Gongsun Ning doing this on purpose?’
’I have a history with Gongsun Ning, so is she arranging for more of Yuan Zhao’s clips to be shown?’
’But this is pointless.’
’It’s not like it affects me. What a petty move.’
"Masked sir, have you placed your bet yet?"
A staff member nearby turned and called out to Zhao Chi.
"No, thanks," Zhao Chi refused flatly.
The staff member smiled. "The finals are the last chance to bet. You don’t want to miss it! A lot of people have bet on Yuan Zhao from Beiliu Village. His chances of winning are extremely high. I suggest you join in on the fun."
Hearing this, Zhao Chi stopped.
’Yuan Zhao’s chances are extremely high?’
If it had been anyone else, he would have just let it go.
But this was a staff member saying it.
Zhao Chi decided to hear him out. After all, it could serve as a reference.
If there was any real value to it, he could adjust his tactical arrangements in time.
Seeing Zhao Chi stop, the staff member quickly smiled. "Are you interested in placing a bet now? Will you be betting on Yuan Zhao or Zhao Chi?"
Zhao Chi asked, "How did you determine that Yuan Zhao’s chances are high?"
The staff member chuckled. "Sir, don’t just look at Zhao Chi’s first-place score. That’s because his opponents were all weak, which is why he could rack up so many points. Yuan Zhao, on the other hand, faced strong opponents. So even though his score is lower, his actual strength is a cut above."
That was a very subjective judgment.
That wasn’t what Zhao Chi wanted to hear.
"Are there any other reasons?"
The staff member pointed to the big screen. "Look there. You can tell just from the screen. Yuan Zhao’s strength is unfathomable, but Zhao Chi has a lot of luck on his side. I suggest you bet on Yuan Zhao. Of course, this is just my personal suggestion; I’m not responsible for the final outcome. Have you decided who you’ll bet on?"
Zhao Chi couldn’t help but laugh. "Aren’t you a virtual person? You have ’personal suggestions’? Is this Princess Gongsun’s personal suggestion?"
The staff member smiled. "Princess Gongsun has made no suggestions. Virtual people have minds and judgment too. Isn’t it perfectly clear from the big screen?"
Zhao Chi shook his head, mocking himself.
’How could I have ever imagined I’d hear anything useful from a virtual person?’
’Still, this Gongsun Ning must absolutely loathe me.’
To think she’d even go out of her way to guide everyone to bet on Yuan Zhao.
Yuan Zhao was indeed extremely powerful. Betting on him was perfectly normal.
But with Gongsun Ning stirring the pot like this, it felt to Zhao Chi like it was targeted at him.
’Whatever.’
He just wondered if he ended up winning, would these people who were guided into betting turn around and curse out Gongsun Ning?
Zhao Chi wandered around a few more battlefields and halls but found nothing out of the ordinary.
But he had wasted some of his own Time.
’Could Yuan Zhao have deliberately found a noble to put on an act, using my curiosity or wariness to waste my Time, preventing me from getting enough rest or fully thinking through my strategy for the finals?’
’Probably not, right?’
’Could this really be some kind of simple, unadorned tactic?’
He checked the Time. There were only a few dozen minutes left until the battle.
’Damn it...’
Zhao Chi immediately returned to his territory.
The Female Soldiers were all sleeping, likely on Gu Qing’s orders.
Even though they had just slept right before the last battle.
It seemed Gu Qing was also taking this final battle seriously, wanting them to be well-rested and ready to fight.
Back in the Lord’s House.
He saw that familiar, gentle curve.
Gu Qing was lying on her side on the bed.
Her slender waist dipped into a soft curve before swelling abruptly at her hips.
The simple white Cloth Clothing she wore was stretched taut over her full, rounded, magnificent pride.
’What lucky Cloth Clothing.’
Her legs were together, a lustrous sheen running from her thighs down to her calves, turning at the ankle to reappear on the top of her feet.
’Her skin is really nice.’
’So smooth.’
Gu Qing had deliberately slept on the far side, always leaving half the bed in front of her for Zhao Chi.
Zhao Chi saw she was sleeping soundly and didn’t disturb her.
He sat down gently on the bed.
But was unexpectedly enveloped by a soft, warm Body.
A pair of arms wrapped around him, soft yet firm.
"My Lord, you’re back."
Gu Qing’s lazy voice murmured by his ear.
"Mmm, did I wake you?"
"No, I smelled my Lord’s scent, that’s why I woke up."
Gu Qing said with a giggle.
Zhao Chi chuckled. "How come you can smell my scent too? Did Qi Yue pass her Improved Genes on to you?"
Gu Qing snuggled into Zhao Chi’s embrace. "Qi Yue said my Lord smells good, and I think you smell good too."
"Qi Yue was talking about my blood."
"Oh... I was talking about your flesh. Let me have a taste."
When Gu Qing said "taste," she meant more than just a taste.
Zhao Chi asked, "Now? I don’t have any Genetics points."
Gu Qing giggled. "I’m just kidding. The battle is in a little while, I won’t consume you. But when you get back... I won’t let you off so easily."
Zhao Chi smiled. "No problem. After the battle, you can consume me as you please."
Gu Qing patted Little Zhao Chi.
"But Qi Yue hasn’t awakened the ’Genetic Enhancement’ Skill yet, right? Did she really eat it?"
"Yeah..."
"Qi Yue said it smelled even better than your blood, but I don’t think so. I thought it just tasted a bit like cucumber. If I’d known, I wouldn’t have swallowed it before. Next time I’ll have to savor it properly. It’s a shame your Genetics points are so low, we can’t afford to waste any..."
Zhao Chi had originally wanted to rest for a bit.
But with just a few words, she had him all riled up.
Gu Qing noticed it too.
She quickly said, "My Lord, I didn’t mean to. You should rest quickly, don’t let this affect the battle."
Zhao Chi sighed. "Why is it that whenever I’m with you, things always turn to this?"
Gu Qing laughed flirtatiously. "Maybe it’s because I’m just that charming?"
"Sigh... Yes, you certainly are."
"Hee hee hee, thank you for the compliment, my Lord."
There wasn’t much Time left.
Zhao Chi decided not to sleep after all.
"I heard some things about Yuan Zhao outside. I’ve come up with a preliminary tactical plan. Let’s discuss it, you can give me some suggestions."
"Okay, but if you don’t rest, won’t you be too tired?"
"I’ll be fine."
"Lie on your stomach. I’ll give you a massage, and we can discuss it while I work."
That wasn’t a bad idea.
Zhao Chi didn’t need to be polite with Gu Qing.
After all, her All Attributes were at 7 points. A massage was nothing to her; it wouldn’t tire her out at all.
Besides, Gu Qing’s massage techniques had improved immensely.
Especially after reading the Bedroom Technique.
She had integrated some of the methods from the Bedroom Technique into her massages, and every night before bed, she could massage Zhao Chi to the point of ecstatic bliss.
Gu Qing’s palms were extremely soft, but her Power was immense.
Perfect for massages.
Without another word, Zhao Chi took off his shirt and lay face down on the bed.
The next second, two long, smooth white legs appeared on either side of his Body. Then, he felt a weight settle on his lower back as a soft Body climbed on top of him.
Then two small hands began to knead his back.
Zhao Chi instantly felt drowsy.
"Gu Qing, a little more Power. Otherwise, I’m afraid I’ll fall asleep."
"Alright, no problem. Is this pressure okay?"
"Ow, ow, ow! Lighter."
"Hee hee, how about this?"
"Hiss—still not right."
"Hee hee hee, this?"
"Mmm, that’s it."
"Okay~ I get it now~"
For the next half hour, the two of them carefully discussed the arrangements for the final battle.
Though Gu Qing seemed wanton, she was extremely reliable when she got serious.
After their discussion, they finalized their battle plan.
Time passed quickly.
[The finals will begin shortly. Teleportation commencing. Please prepare yourself.]
The Female Soldiers were all ready.
Over an hour of sleep had left them full of Divine Radiance.
All of them were at 100% State to greet the finals.
For the last time, the scene before his eyes shifted.
He had arrived at that battlefield once again.
This time, the cheers were extremely distinct.
Zhao Chi could even hear people chanting his name in unison.
But the voices shouting Yuan Zhao’s name were even louder.
The host’s voice rang out:
"Dear friends."
"It’s getting quite late."
"But our Newbie Competition is about to reach its grand finale!"
"I’m sure that, like me, you’re all eagerly awaiting the start of this final match."
"And another piece of news: the number of spectators for this grand finale has surpassed 12,000 people!"
"This is truly the largest audience in history!"
"It seems the scale of our Newbie Competition is no longer just local."
"Alright, there is now one minute left! Everyone, place your bets quickly!"