Chapter 365 - 287: Rapid Development (1)
Chapter 365: Chapter 287: Rapid Development (1)
Hearing this news, everyone sighed once more.
Zhao Chi nodded and said no more.
In truth, he wasn’t afraid of battle.
The Alien Race was here to exploit and subjugate Stream Village.
They needed the wealth created by Stream Village, and they also needed its Combat Power.
But precisely because of this, the Alien Race wouldn’t allow Stream Village to suffer too great a loss; at the very least, they wouldn’t let it be destroyed immediately.
Obedient and capable servants were the best kind of servants.
If the village was crippled by bandits, it would be a loss for the Alien Race as well.
Although the Alien Race couldn’t be trusted.
But once the war broke out, the Alien Race would certainly intervene.
Furthermore, the battle matchmaking would be relatively fair.
As long as it was a matched battle, Zhao Chi was confident he could win.
And he would even have time to assist others.
The meeting continued for a while longer.
They had begun to discuss everyone’s individual needs.
Zhao Shizhang sighed. "So, if any of you have things you don’t need for the time being, you can offer them to those in urgent need. Don’t be reluctant. For every Lord we lose, the next battle becomes that much harder. Let’s start with the younger generation. Their needs are easier to meet. First up, Zhao Chi."
Zhao Chi thought quickly for a moment.
’At a time like this, everyone is in a tough spot.’
’There’s a lot I want, but I can’t possibly ask for everything.’
So he said, "Right now, I need a Phoenix Cry Saber Improvement Blueprint, and also a Super-Improvement Blueprint. I don’t know if anyone has them."
"Oh? I have one! I’ll give it to you."
Su Qin happily tugged on Zhao Chi’s clothes.
"Ah? You have one? You don’t need it?"
"Hehe, I was originally planning to change the Profession of some of my Female Elves to melee, but now that I’ve subdued a lot of Beastmen, I can just rely on them for close combat. So I don’t need this Phoenix Cry Saber anymore, since it’s a female-style blade after all."
As she spoke, she immediately initiated a Trade.
[You have obtained an item]
[Phoenix Cry Saber Improvement Blueprint ×1]
"How much?"
"No charge. It’s a gift."
"No, I have to pay you."
"You really don’t have to."
"Fine, let’s talk about it privately. We shouldn’t take up the meeting’s time."
"Hehe, okay! We’ll talk privately, talk privately. I’ll find you later."
Zhao Qizong asked, "Alright, Su Qin has the Phoenix Cry Saber Improvement Blueprint. Does anyone have a Super-Improvement Blueprint?"
The Lords present all shook their heads.
Zhao Cang said, "The Phoenix Cry Saber is a female-style blade, so not many people use it. We haven’t paid much attention to it, but I can ask the other families."
Zhao Huang asked, "Zhao Chi, what do you need a Super-Improvement Blueprint for? Given your territory’s level of development, you probably can’t even maintain stable production with a regular Improvement Blueprint, right? A Super-Improvement Blueprint isn’t suitable for you at this stage. Don’t waste your money."
Zhao Chi couldn’t explain, so he just nodded. "I understand..."
His second aunt, Li Yinglan, said, "A couple of days ago, after the battle with the Celestial King Army, Liu Xuanya of the Liu Family captured one and asked if I wanted it. But I had no use for it, so I refused. I can ask her now."
Zhao Qizu said, "Then let Yinglan ask first. Does anyone else have any leads on a Super-Improvement Phoenix Cry Saber Blueprint?"
No one else spoke.
Zhao Qizu said, "Then let’s continue. Su Qin, what do you need?"
Su Qin glanced at Zhao Chi, then said, "I captured a batch of Beastmen last time, but some of their Professions don’t meet my requirements, so I need some Transfer Orders. Third Brother is already out of them, though."
Zhao Cang said, "I have them now. First Uncle and the others sent over their surplus this morning. How many do you need?"
Su Qin said happily, "Really? I need 43."
Zhao Cang said, "Come and get them from me later."
Zhao Chi interjected, "I’d also like 20 Transfer Orders. Do you have any to spare?"
Zhao Cang said, "It’s only a few dozen. Just come over later."
His second aunt, Li Yinglan, said, "Zhao Chi, she replied. She wants 55 Gold Coins for the Super-Improvement Phoenix Cry Saber Blueprint. That’s not cheap. Do you still want it?"
Zhao Chi didn’t hesitate. "Yes. I’ll go exchange for some money and buy it after the meeting."
Li Yinglan said, "Don’t worry about it. Since you want it, I’ll front the money for you. You can come pick it up from me later."
"Thank you, Second Aunt."
"You’re welcome."
Zhao Qizu continued, "Alright, next is Zhao Kong."
Zhao Kong sat up straight. "Oh, right. I also have some needs..."
The meeting lasted for over an hour.
Most of the needs of the Basic and Middle Level Lords could be met.
But the needs of the High Level Lords were much harder to fulfill.
There was nothing to be done about that.
After the meeting adjourned, Zhao Chi tried to give Su Qin money again, but she still refused.
"Oh, come on, a single blueprint isn’t worth much. You don’t have to."
"You’re a grown man, why are you being so petty? Is it because you don’t want to owe me a favor?"
"After your next battle, if you have any strength to spare, you can just come and help me, right?"
"No, I really don’t want it."
Zhao Chi sighed. "Fine. I won’t give you money. I’ll give you a fashion item instead."
"A fashion item?" Su Qin was a little surprised.
Zhao Chi initiated a Trade.
He placed a pair of Ultra-Thin and Super Smooth Silk Stockings in the trade window.
These Silk Stockings increased leg Defense by 100%, including the feet.
They also increased Movement Speed by 45%.
’This way, she’ll be much safer. If she can’t win a fight, she can at least run away.’
After a moment’s thought, he also added a pair of Super Flexible High Heels.
These shoes increased Evasion by 50% and Terrain Adaptability by 10%.
It was also a fashion item that could increase her chances of survival.
’Wearing these two items, her lower body’s Defense would be high, she’d be able to run faster, and her Evasion would be stronger.’
Su Qin stared at the trade interface in confusion.
"Zhao Chi... you... what is the meaning of this? You want me to dress like this? Is this the style you like?"
Su Qin had always dressed conservatively.
She was good-looking, but precisely because of that, she was even more careful about protecting herself.
Forget about wearing Silk Stockings and High Heels; she rarely even wore skirts.