“Sir, are all these old fashion items going into storage?”
“Yes. After the battle, we’ll wash them, clean them up, put them in storage, and then sell them.”
“Hmm… when do you think we can sell them?”
“That’s hard to say.” Zhao Chi sighed. “Selling them is easy, but finding a reliable channel is difficult. It would be great if there was a black market, but even if there is one now, it probably wouldn’t be safe.”
Gu Qing nodded. “Well, they’ll just be sitting in the warehouse anyway. Why not put their value to use?”
“Put their value to use?”
“Yes, with Su Qin.”
Zhao Chi instantly understood what she meant.
“You’re saying we should give all of this to Su Qin?”
“Mhm. Actually, Su Qin’s territory is already practically half your own. We don’t need to give them brand new things. Giving them these old models we can’t use will significantly increase their Combat Power. You don’t have many allies, but Su Qin is definitely one you can command.”
Gu Qing was still being a bit tactful.
It wasn’t that Zhao Chi didn’t have many allies; it was that he had none at all.
The Zhao Family could be considered allies, but they would definitely prioritize themselves.
The only army that would fight for Zhao Chi wholeheartedly, and even accept his command, was Su Qin’s.
Zhao Chi nodded. “I understand. But there’s definitely no time to clean them now. Those High Heels will take a long time to dry after being washed.”
Gu Qing smiled. “It’s fine. These shoes aren’t actually dirty. Those Female Soldiers go to Carefree Spring to bathe several times a day, so their feet don’t smell at all. The shoes are very new and don’t have much of a scent either. If you don’t believe me, have a smell.”
Gu Qing handed one over.
‘I’m supposed to smell it?’
Zhao Chi instinctively refused.
Gu Qing chuckled. “I’ve already smelled them. There’s really no scent. It’s fine to send them over directly.”
“Really?”
Zhao Chi took it doubtfully.
The High Heels were ninety percent new. The shoes were covered in white Ice Bear fur, which felt fluffy to the touch.
Although the Material wasn’t as fine as the Tang Ruan Jade Armor, it still felt great.
He looked inside the shoe.
The fur inside was pressed down into the faint outline of a footprint, but the surface of the outline was still white. It was indeed quite clean.
It didn’t feel any different to the touch; it was still warm and fluffy.
Zhao Chi moved closer and took a gentle sniff.
…It wasn’t that there was no smell, but it was certainly very faint.
“Smell this pair. It belonged to one of the Sword Soldier girls.”
“…Oh.”
The smell was also very faint.
“This pair is from one of the Craftsman girls.”
“…Mmm.”
The smell was even fainter.
“This one is…”
“Alright, alright, Gu Qing! I get it. I’m not smelling any more.”
“Oh, so is the smell acceptable to you? Would they mind?”
For a man like Zhao Chi, of course he wouldn’t mind.
In fact, some people might even really like it.
He just didn’t know if Su Qin’s Female Elves would mind.
After all, few women are willing to wear another woman’s old shoes.
Gu Qing laughed heartily. “Sir, have you forgotten what these are? These are High Heels fashion items you made yourself! They’re Super-Improved, and you can’t buy them anywhere else in the world!”
That was a bit of an exaggeration.
Zhao Chi knew the world was vast; there were definitely stronger fashion items out there.
But she wasn’t wrong, either. These were Super-Improved High Heels, and their Attributes were extremely powerful.
How could those Female Elves possibly mind?
It was like if a friend had a top-of-the-line computer. They’d used it for three months, so it was a little dusty, but its performance was incredible, and they were giving it to you for free. Would you take it?
Of course you would.
Or what if a friend had a sports car they’d driven for half a year before getting a new one? They offer you the old car for free, but the inside hasn’t been cleaned and the exterior has some mud that needs washing off. Would you mind?
Mind? Hell no! You’d be too busy being thankful.
Zhao Chi got it in an instant.
“Fine. I’ll take them to Su Qin.”
He arrived at Su Qin’s territory.
Su Qin was practicing her Bow Skill.
This was her normal routine.
If Zhao Chi were an Ordinary person, he would probably spend all his Time on Swordsmanship and Shield Skill.
THWACK! THWACK! THWACK!
Su Qin’s three Arrows all hit the target.
But it seemed she wasn’t practicing for accuracy, but for blind firing.
She would raise her Bow and shoot without aiming at all.
This would also allow her to engage in close-quarters combat to some extent.
“Lady Su Qin, Lord Zhao Chi is here.”
The Female Elf beside her reminded her in a low voice.
“Ah? Really?”
Su Qin turned her head in pleasant surprise and sure enough, she saw Zhao Chi, along with a Wooden Carriage beside him filled with clothes and High Heels.
Seeing that Zhao Chi had come himself, Su Qin relaxed a bit more.
Just like the first time, she pounced on him joyfully.
“Zhao Chi, what are you doing here?”
Su Qin’s arms were wrapped around Zhao Chi’s neck.
Zhao Chi smiled. “A battle is imminent, so I brought you some supplies. They’re all used, though. I hope you all don’t mind.”
“Why give me so many shoes and clothes? We have clothes to wear.”
As a woman, Su Qin had a keen eye for clothes. She could tell at a glance that these looked identical to the fashion items Zhao Chi had given her before.
But she assumed they were just Ordinary clothes of the same style; it was impossible to think that they were actual fashion items.
After all, it’s amazing enough if a friend gives you one old sports car. But now, that friend was saying he’d give you those 905 other old sports cars too.
How the hell was that possible?
But such a thing was happening right in front of Su Qin.
When Su Qin realized they were all fashion items, the arms she had wrapped around Zhao Chi suddenly went stiff.
Immediately after, her body went limp, and she sank to her knees at Zhao Chi’s feet.
Her eyes were fixed on the heaping carriage full of fashion items, unable to say a single word.
Zhao Chi gently lifted her up.
He touched her forehead. “It’s okay. What’s wrong with you? Stand up straight.”
Su Qin touched her own forehead, thinking she must be delirious with a fever.
Zhao Chi chuckled. “What? Is it that hard to believe? But there’s no Time for you to be shocked. It’s already past 9 o’clock, and I don’t know when our battle will start. You should hurry and have your Elves change into these.”
Su Qin didn’t move.
Not only did she not move, she started to cry.
‘Why is she crying again?’
Su Qin hugged Zhao Chi again and said through her sobs, “Why are you giving me so much? How can I ever repay you?”
Her words left Zhao Chi stunned.
“When did I ever ask you to repay me? They’re a gift. And what’s there to cry about? What’s your crying point? Are you moved or something?”
Su Qin choked back a few sobs.
Then she dried her tears. “Zhao Chi, I really have nothing left to give you… but I still have my territory. Here, take Qingzhu Town.”
Zhao Chi was even more stunned.
And Su Qin had really sent the request.
[The Lord of Qingzhu Town, Su Qin, has requested to join your territory]
[Join Level: Annexation]
[Do you agree?]