Chapter 498 - 331: Fireworks Fill the Sky (Part 3)
Chapter 498: Chapter 331: Fireworks Fill the Sky (Part 3)
However, neither material had a decisive advantage.
There wasn’t much Ice Bear Hide left, so he would store this Ogre Hide and use it to make High Heels later.
As for the 12 new pairs he had just made, he would distribute them to Gu Qing and the others to wear.
Gu Qing and Zhuang Ya were both very happy.
The two of them were very fond of these kinds of distinctly feminine items.
Especially the High Heels and Silk Stockings.
Tang Ruan, however, was silent, hugging the High Heels and lost in thought.
She was usually all smiles, so it was rare to see her like this.
Zhao Chi asked with concern, "What’s wrong, Tang Ruan? Are you unhappy?"
But looking at her character State, her Mood was over 200%, which should indicate a state of excitement.
Tang Ruan shook her head. "I’m not unhappy. I was just thinking about how the hides from the Ice Bear and the Ogre are different, that there could be such a disparity."
Gu Qing smiled. "What’s this? Is our carefree little Tang Ruan growing up? Already considering materials? Trying to share the Lord’s burdens?"
Tang Ruan chuckled. "Sister Gu, don’t make fun of me. I’m not a child."
Gu Qing nodded. "I’m just teasing. Your Contribution is immense, and everyone knows it."
Zhao Chi answered Tang Ruan, "Different Magical Beasts can be broken down into different materials, and hides are a very important category. What we’ve obtained so far are all Basic Level Magical Beast Hides. Later, when we get Middle Level and High Level Magical Beast Hides, their Effects will probably be even stronger."
Tang Ruan smiled. "Oh, I get it now. Thank you for the blue High Heels, my Lord. The Color is beautiful."
Next, Zhao Chi planned to make more Super Bright Kerosene.
The caravan had not yet departed.
This was mainly because the Alien Race had directly requisitioned half of their Supplies, leaving all the families a bit dazed and at a loss for what to do.
However, all the families endured it.
It was like they’d been skinned alive, but their bones and flesh were untouched, so they could still bear it.
Moreover, each family had several powerful Lords set to leave with the caravan. But with another war coming in three days, the caravan’s departure Time was postponed.
The entire caravan planned to set out after the war.
And this time when they departed, the Alien Race probably wouldn’t resort to such forceful requisitioning again.
After all, even the Alien Race knew not to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs.
They would let them recuperate first—fatten them up before the slaughter, let the leeks grow before harvesting.
Therefore, the Super Bright Kerosene Zhao Chi was making this time could probably all be taken and sold. Zhao Chi could make money, and the Zhao Family could also recover a bit.
But before that, Zhao Chi made another trip to Su Qin’s territory.
He gave her two pairs of blue High Heels.
Since he had already taken her in, it was best to spread the favor around evenly.
Zhao Chi returned to his territory once again, his face covered in kiss marks.
"My Lord, you’re back?"
Tang Ruan’s clear voice rang out.
Tang Ruan seemed to have been waiting for him. Seeing him return, she trotted over.
Gu Qing and Zhuang Ya were following behind her.
It looked like they had something to say.
Zhao Chi smiled. "What’s wrong, Tang Ruan? You’ve been acting strange for a while now. Is there something you can’t tell me? Don’t keep it bottled up inside."
Tang Ruan said meekly, "I do have something, but please don’t get mad at me."
Huh?
Although Tang Ruan was young, she was always steady and reliable. If she was ever unsure about something, she would immediately ask Gu Qing or Zhao Chi.
She had never made any mistakes up to this point.
Seeing her like this now...
Zhao Chi looked at Gu Qing and Zhuang Ya behind her.
Gu Qing was smiling, and she also seemed to want to say something.
Zhuang Ya, on the other hand, looked even more hesitant, as if she wanted to speak but was holding back.
’What is going on?’
Zhao Chi was extremely curious.
"I won’t get mad. Hurry and tell me."
Tang Ruan glanced back, and both Gu Qing and Zhuang Ya nodded.
In an instant, a piece of soft, white hide appeared in Tang Ruan’s hand.
The outside was hard and smooth like white jade.
The inside was soft and slick as fine tallow.
This was... Zhao Chi’s eyes widened in shock!
"Is this your hardened skin!? You peeled your skin off!?"
Utterly astonished, Zhao Chi stared intently at Tang Ruan.
Tang Ruan said nervously,
"It’s okay, my Lord. You don’t have to feel bad for me. I have Qi Yue slash at me every day anyway, so I’m always covered in wounds.
"Even though this is a bit more troublesome, I also find it more exhilarating.
"I get hurt every day anyway, so it doesn’t matter how it happens. And if my skin turns out to be useful, isn’t this killing two birds with one stone?
"You’re not angry, are you, my Lord?"
’It really is her skin!?’
Zhao Chi wasn’t angry, he was horrified.
He even stammered a little. "How can you equate the two? You have Qi Yue slash at you to practice Blocking with your Skin Armor, to become more Proficient. This... this skin-peeling... this is just pure pain."
Tang Ruan said coquettishly, "My Lord, don’t you know what I’m like? You should know me best. You’re so rough in bed, making my eyes roll back, but I’ve never seen you stop..."
Zhao Chi was speechless. "That’s not... I... you..."
Gu Qing quickly stepped in to smooth things over.
"My Lord, this is just how Tang Ruan is. I felt terrible about it at first, too, but she has a point. And it’s actually not that bloody. If it’s done right, there isn’t even any blood, just her tender inner skin showing."
"But..."
"My Lord, if Tang Ruan were even the slightest bit reluctant or unwilling, I would be able to tell, and I would stop her for you. But she was genuinely happy just now, so I really don’t think it’s a big deal."
Zhao Chi fell silent.
People often say that to master Martial Arts, you must first learn how to take a hit.
First, you learn to take a beating, then in a real fight, you’ll know how to minimize the Damage you take.
That’s why Tang Ruan sparred with Qi Yue every day. She ended up covered in wounds each time, but her defensive skills were steadily improving.
Although Zhao Chi felt bad for her, Tang Ruan genuinely enjoyed it and was learning how to best block Attacks, so Zhao Chi had let her be.
But this...
This was something Zhao Chi found truly hard to accept.
Gu Qing spoke again. "When Tang Ruan’s body feels pain, she feels pleasure physiologically. If her skin is genuinely useful to you and can help her sisters, she will also feel happiness and pride in her Inner Heart. She truly doesn’t mind, so why not satisfy her? Let her be happy, both physiologically and psychologically."