Chapter 413 - 303: Four-Way Melee (4)

A little over twenty minutes later, all the Beastman captives had been escorted back to Peach Blossom Village.

Considering the Beastmen’s speed, it wasn’t easy for them to run back in just over twenty minutes.

But with Qi Yue herding them from behind, the Beastmen wouldn’t have dared to stop even if it killed them.

One by one, they collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath.

The prison in Peach Blossom Village could only hold 100 people.

However, if he ignored their Obedience Level and Mood, it wouldn’t be a problem to forcibly stuff them all inside.

He was going to sell them all after today’s battle anyway, so they could be squeezed together for a while.

Zhao Chi called over Yang Lu to stand guard.

Her hunter squad didn’t have any duties for the moment, so he had them play the part of prison guards.

Besides them, the Harpies and Naga Warriors were also recalled to patrol the area around the prison.

He couldn’t let these Beastmen cause trouble when he and Xiao Ning fought later.

Zhao Chi opened the village group chat again.

There were even more calls for help now.

More than a dozen of them had seen their Combat Power drop by half; they were in real need of assistance.

There was no other useful information.

He opened the family group chat.

There were three requests for help.

Zhao Cang, Zhao Kong, and a family Vassal Lord.

Zhao Chi really wanted to help, but he couldn’t right now.

Gu Qing approached, walking with a cat-like grace.

Zhao Chi admired her posture, a sense of wonder filling his thoughts.

He was surprised she could still walk with such an alluring gait while wearing that kind of Iron Armor.

"My Lord, it’s about time. You should try contacting Xiao Ning."

The Female Soldiers stood in neat formations, their desire for battle strong.

Zhao Chi was silent for a moment. "Everyone, rest for another ten minutes. I’ll make contact then."

"Yes, understood. Everyone, rest where you are! If you’re hungry, eat something. If you’re thirsty, get some water. We assemble in ten minutes!" Gu Qing commanded with a wave of her hand.

"Yes, ma’am!"

The Female Soldiers dispersed.

Gu Qing asked, "My Lord, would you like some milk? I can get you a glass."

Zhao Chi shook his head. "No, thank you. I don’t care for it. You go ahead and drink your fill."

"Okay~" Gu Qing replied happily and left.

Qi Yue was still standing to the side.

Her body had recovered, and she had returned to her height of 1.68 meters.

"Qi Yue, have you eaten your fill? Do you need to Supplement some more?"

Qi Yue smiled and shook her head. "I ate a lot just now. I didn’t realize growing larger would have such a huge Consumption. I ate a whole basin’s worth."

Zhao Chi looked around. "Come on, come into the house with me. I’ll let you have a little more."

Qi Yue laughed. "I really can’t eat anymore. Look, my tummy is already bulging."

She switched to her cosmetic-only mode.

She lifted her Shirt, revealing her pale, soft stomach.

It was indeed a little thicker and more swollen than usual.

Zhao Chi nodded. "It won’t be much, just half a mouthful. We’re up against Xiao Ning this time, after all. We have to use our full strength. I’ve saved this last point, so I’ll let you have it."

"Ah! It’s *that*?" Qi Yue’s face lit up with a pleasant surprise.

Although Zhao Chi hadn’t said it outright, she knew what he was talking about.

"I want it!" Qi Yue licked her lips.

’This feels a bit strange,’ Zhao Chi thought.

Doing something like this right before a major battle just felt wrong.

But it was also true that it would increase Qi Yue’s Combat Power.

In her Bloodthirst State, the Bonus from Extreme Favor was greater than that of Blood Satisfaction and Master’s Blessing combined.

If it was maxed out, her Combat Power would definitely reach a higher level.

’Increasing Combat Power is what matters most. I can’t get bogged down by my own preconceptions.’

Besides, Qi Yue didn’t mind. In fact, she was more than happy to pull Zhao Chi into the Lord’s House.

A series of muffled whimpers followed.

Qi Yue’s State rose rapidly.

Visibly, her lips turned an extremely bright red.

This was the first time he had let Qi Yue "eat" her fill since discovering the Extreme Favor State.

Recently, she had only been cleaning up the leftovers.

She crouched on the floor with her eyes closed, not standing up for a long time, as if savoring the aftertaste.

Her hand rested on Zhao Chi’s leg, and her throat bobbed up and down continuously.

After a long moment, she finally let go of Zhao Chi.

GULP!

"Ah~"

Qi Yue swallowed the last mouthful and let out a long sigh.

Her face was flushed, making her look irresistibly lovely.

The corners of her mouth curved up uncontrollably.

Her eyes curved into crescents.

Zhao Chi knew that her Energy and Mood must be off the charts right now.

He hadn’t seen the specific Effects since her Bloodthirst was Enhanced.

Now was the perfect time to see it in its complete form.

[Name] Qi Yue

[State] Blood Satisfaction: Energy Limit +100%, Mood +20%

[State] Master’s Blessing: Energy Limit +100%, Mood +20%

[State] Extreme Favor: Energy Limit +300%, Mood +60%

’Everything’s doubled...’

Zhao Chi stared at the system interface, stunned into silence.

Her Energy had increased by a full 500%!!

Each Continuous Dance has a Consumption of 10 points of Energy.

Qi Yue’s original Constitution was 6, allowing her to use it 12 times in a row.

So now... 72 times!

With 3 strikes per dance, that’s 216 strikes.

Qi Yue has three arms... so that’s 648 strikes...

’648. That number sounds familiar.’

Zhao Chi had never been so fond of that number before.

It might seem like 648 strikes isn’t much, since the Female Swordsmen practice their swings daily, far exceeding that number.

But these 648 strikes weren’t from slow and steady practice.

They were delivered in an instant.

Qi Yue’s Enhancement was to her Attack Speed. The 3 strikes of each Continuous Dance took only half a second.

Those 648 strikes could be unleashed in 36 seconds...

Zhao Chi found it truly hard to imagine.

Unleashing 648 rapid strikes with that kind of steel two-handed Large Machete...

And that was before adding in Qi Yue’s Talent, Exclusive Ripping...

’She’s too strong!’

Zhao Chi couldn’t help but smile as well.

Qi Yue’s eyes were like pools of water, fixed on Zhao Chi, as if trying to absorb his entire being with her gaze.

Her body was trembling slightly.

Zhao Chi knew it was because she was overwhelmed with excitement.

After all, her Mood had increased by an extra 100%. If it were him, he’d be roaring like a madman.