Chapter 151 - 150: The Clan Leader’s Crisis
In the dead of night.
Gu Qing was running gleefully.
Zhao Chi, comfortably situated inside her body, was looking over his purchased items. Everything was perfect.
But just then, the System suddenly broadcasted an emergency clan communication notice.
BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!
BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!
There was no specific caller; it was a public broadcast.
Zhao Chi quickly accepted the call.
An old, weary voice came through.
It was the voice of the Clan Leader, Zhao Shizhang:
[This is Zhao Shizhang. I am now requesting support from the entire clan.]
[While I was fighting a Tier Nine Magical Beast, several others unexpectedly underwent a temporary promotion. My territory is now overrun with more than ten Hellhounds.]
[I cannot hold them off alone. I request that everyone in the clan provide support. I have already partitioned the battlefield, so anyone can enter regardless of their strength.]
[Please send reinforcements as soon as possible. My death is of little consequence, but it would be a great shame if all the people in my territory could not be passed on to you all.]
Zhao Chi was stunned for a moment.
Then he listened to the message again.
He finally understood what had happened.
A temporary Magical Beast promotion was the equivalent of one breaking through to a higher level mid-fight.
It was a rare event, but not an impossible one.
Clan Leader Zhao Shizhang’s territory contained a great deal of Supplies and subjects, including many High Level Supplies, as well as High Level Heroes and Soldiers.
If he died, the other people and Supplies would indeed be lost.
But most importantly, what about tomorrow’s quota?
What about his regular quota?
The Clan Leader’s quota was substantial. If it were suddenly pressed onto the shoulders of the others, it would be an extremely heavy burden.
If they did nothing, a portal would open randomly, which would be far too dangerous.
Moreover, if the Clan Leader fell in battle, it would be a massive blow to the Zhao Family.
Zhao Chi: "Gu Qing, faster. We have to hurry back to the territory."
Zhao Chi immediately relayed the news to Gu Qing.
Gu Qing had been enjoying the scenery as she ran.
Upon hearing Zhao Chi’s words, she immediately picked up her pace.
The family group chat was already blowing up.
But it was mostly the younger generation talking. The few uncles were silent.
’They must have already gone to help.’
Zhao Liang: "What do we do? A Tier Nine King Level Magical Beast... won’t we be killed instantly the moment we enter?"
Zhao Huang: "Don’t worry, Seventh Brother. The Clan Leader said he partitioned the battlefield, so it’ll definitely be fine."
Zhao Huai: "Second Brother, my Soldiers are very weak. I won’t be much use if I go, will I?"
Zhao Huang: "Bring medics. Healing the wounded is also helpful. The rest of you, just bring medics. I’m going in."
Zhao Feng: "It’s fine. I’m in the Clan Leader’s territory. The rear is secure. You guys just need to bring medics or support-type Soldiers."
Zhao Xi: "Hurry up, there are a lot of wounded."
Zhao Jiao: "Okay, Sixth Brother. I’m in."
Gu Qing ran very fast.
They were about to reach the village. Once they returned, they would go in immediately.
He had to go, for both emotional and logical reasons.
He couldn’t possibly stay out of something like this.
He still had a few minutes. It was the perfect time to quickly learn the two Skill Books.
First up was the [Purification Technique].
(Purification Technique: A Basic Recovery Class Spiritual Technique. Consumes 10 Spiritual Power to remove Abnormal States such as poison, paralysis, hypnosis, Charm, and burning.)
He had seen this Skill before, back when Tang Ruan was promoted to a Hero.
It was a Basic Recovery Class Skill.
But its Effect was quite comprehensive.
It could remove all sorts of Abnormal States, whether they were mental or physical.
However, it was limited to Basic-level Abnormal States.
That was to be expected, of course.
But even so, it was more than useful enough.
Zhao Chi didn’t learn it himself, instead giving it to Gu Qing.
After all, Spiritual Power was limited. Properly allocating Skills was a required course for any Lord.
Zhao Chi: "Gu Qing, use this Skill Book. Click ’Learn’ now."
Gu Qing: "Okay. Thank you, my Lord."
In the past, Gu Qing would have certainly tried to refuse.
But ever since she had become Zhao Chi’s woman, she no longer stood on ceremony.
Whatever Zhao Chi gave her, she accepted with pleasure.
After all, their relationship had become so intimate that there was no need to waste time on such pleasantries.
She would only offer her own opinion if she truly believed there was a problem with Zhao Chi’s decision.
But this time, there was definitely no problem.
Gu Qing immediately clicked to learn it.
From now on, Gu Qing’s medical and Recovery Abilities would be even stronger.
She could both heal Life and remove Basic Abnormal States.
Her Recovery Ability was now more well-rounded.
The other was the [Thunder Light Technique].
(Thunder Light Technique: A Basic Thunder Element Spiritual Technique. Consumes 10 Spiritual Power to summon the Power of Thunder from the sky, dealing 1-50 Attack Power. Has a chance to miss.)
Zhao Chi learned this one himself.
He had originally wanted to take advantage of his Talent promotion to buy an Enhancement Class Skill, but he couldn’t find a suitable one.
He could have learned the Purification Technique himself, but there was no difference between him learning it and Gu Qing learning it.
After all, it didn’t involve any numerical stat increases.
Anyone could use it.
But this Thunder Light Technique... Zhao Chi really wanted to learn it for himself.
His own Combat Power wasn’t very high at the moment.
With this Spiritual Technique, his Combat Power would increase, and it was even a ranged Attack.
A standard Iron Spear had 34 Attack Power, while this Thunder Light Technique dealt 1-50, which averaged out to 25.
In other words, a single cast of the Thunder Light Technique was like hitting the target with a weaker Iron Spear Attack.
It might seem average in power, but the Thunder Light Technique dealt Thunder Damage.
Thunder Damage could pierce Armor.
Especially Iron Armor.
No matter how thick the Iron Armor, it couldn’t block electricity. That was common sense.
Unless it had been specially enhanced against it.
The Skill also dealt ranged Damage.
Making it even more flexible to use.
So, it was pretty good.
[Congratulations, you have learned "Thunder Light Technique".]
’Good.’
Zhao Chi was eager to use it right away, but they were currently in the Great World, so it was better to keep a low profile.
Everything would have to wait until they got back.
Gu Qing: "My Lord, we’ve arrived. Should we return?"
Zhao Chi: "Not yet. Take out the basin. We need to spin the silk first."
Gu Qing: "Oh, I completely forgot."
Zhao Chi left behind a portion of the Silk Stocking-related Materials.
Then he clicked to return.
After returning to his territory, Zhao Chi grabbed some Medicine, clicked on the location in the System interface, and entered the Clan Leader’s territory.
[You are carrying the following Medicine into another’s territory and are required to pay the corresponding taxes. The detailed list is as follows:]
’Dammit...’
’Pay! Pay! Pay!’
Zhao Chi angrily paid the taxes.
Then he entered the Clan Leader’s territory.
Gu Qing was now wearing Leather Armor and a Cloak, along with a Mask and an Iron Saber.
They appeared directly in a plains territory.
The moment they entered, both Zhao Chi and she were dumbfounded.
The air around them was scorching hot.
And there was the pungent smell of burnt sulfur.
A hot wind howled past.
It sent Gu Qing’s long hair flying everywhere.
They were in the middle of a battlefield.
Their location was right on the battlefield’s central line.
To the north was the battle, and to the south was the rear.