Chapter 35: Chapter 35: Job Change: Soldier

Gu Qing was busy in the kitchen.

Zhao Chi was nearly finished with his meal when she came out, all smiles.

She was holding a bamboo cup.

"My Lord, it’s a bit hot. You should eat it while it’s warm."

Zhao Chi took it.

Inside the bamboo cup was a prepared snake stew. He didn’t know what ingredients she had used, but it looked quite appetizing.

"This is the best part. Don’t leave a single drop."

Zhao Chi looked hesitant.

But he could trust Gu Qing.

She had spent the entire morning hunting, and now at noon, she had spent even more time and effort making this snake stew.

All Zhao Chi had to do was eat it.

’What’s there to hesitate about?’

Eat!

Like he was eating noodles, Zhao Chi half-drank, half-chewed, endured the heat, and tilted his head back to down it all.

[Slightly burned. Life -1]

Zhao Chi: "..."

Seeing the pained look on his face, Gu Qing quickly asked, "What’s wrong? Does it taste bad?"

"No... the flavor... huh, it’s actually not bad. It’s just a little hot."

"I told you it was a little hot! Who told you to drink it all in one go? Is it good? Do you feel anything?"

Zhao Chi shook his head.

Besides a slightly sore throat, he didn’t feel anything else.

The system didn’t show any new Special States either.

But the taste really was decent.

There was no strange smell.

Aside from the psychological discomfort, you could even say it was quite tasty.

Gu Qing nodded. "Mm, that’s fine. Take it slow. The effects of food are gradual."

"Effects? What kind of Effect is it supposed to have?"

Gu Qing chuckled lightly. "You’re asking even though you already know. Didn’t I tell you? It’s to... replenish you. To boost your virility."

Zhao Chi said, "Is my Body really in such bad shape?"

Gu Qing shook her head. "Of course not. You’re at an age full of vigor and Blood Qi; you’re very strong. But we can’t just think about the present and not the future. I’m trying to help you extend that. We’re going to live for a very long time, you know~"

Zhao Chi was speechless.

’She’s already thinking about the future.’

Zhao Chi nodded and held out the bamboo cup. "Is there any more? I’ll have another."

Gu Qing giggled. "Hee hee, there isn’t much of the best part left, but there’s still about half a cup. I’ll get it all for you. Wait a moment~"

Soon, Gu Qing came trotting back over.

This time, Zhao Chi was serious, eating it one mouthful at a time.

"Thank you, Gu Qing, for thinking about my future. Even if your focus is a little one-sided, it’s still a very good thing."

Gu Qing said softly, "Right now, our territory only has these kinds of animals. In the future, if Magical Beasts appear, the Effect will probably be much better. My Lord, could you help me find some books? On medicine and pharmacology. Recipe books would be fine too."

"No problem. I’ll bring some back for you next time."

「Lunch was over.」

Zhao Chi told the women to rest.

But not a single one of them was willing to.

They all said that since the territory had just been established, they needed to work a little longer.

Then they all went to get busy.

Zhao Chi had no choice but to stop Tang Ruan and the other eight female villagers.

"You can stop chopping trees. I’m going to build the barracks now and change your Professions."

Tang Ruan said in pleasant surprise, "We can build the barracks? Is the cleared land big enough?"

Zhao Chi nodded. "Mm, it’s just right."

With that said, he activated a Speed Building Talisman.

A multitude of building images appeared before his eyes again.

He selected the barracks and placed it on the newly cleared land.

[Current Building is relatively large and requires the consumption of 2 Speed Building Talismans. Please select the quantity.]

If he chose to consume only one, it would still be effective.

However, the barracks would only be half-finished and would require manual labor to complete.

But he needed it to be completed instantly.

He selected [2 Talismans]. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Two Speed Building Talismans rose into the air.

They merged with the materials piled next to the Lord’s House.

The surrounding soil also seemed to diminish.

Soil was often overlooked, but it was a common and important building material.

A brilliant light flared and gathered in the sky.

The next moment, a rain of light descended.

From the ground up, the barracks rapidly materialized.

[Barracks construction complete.]

A building with a considerable footprint appeared before them.

In the center was the main barracks building.

It was a two-story structure.

Outside the building was a small field, over thirty meters long and wide.

It could be used for daily training.

Zhao Chi clicked to view the barracks’ specific Attributes.

[Building] Barracks

[Scale] Small

[Rooms] 10

[Beds] 100

[Training Field] 1000 square meters

The small building within the barracks had two floors, with five rooms on each.

Each room could accommodate 10 Soldiers, for a total of 100.

In other words, he could now change the Profession of up to 100 Soldiers.

If he wanted more Soldiers, he could build more barracks.

Or he could expand this one into a medium-sized barracks.

The barracks was complete.

Time to change their Professions.

The territory had only been established for two days and was still in its novice period, so there was only one type of Soldier available.

The most Basic type: Militia.

There were no prerequisites; anyone who wanted to change Profession could.

The entire series of other Soldier Types that came later could also be promoted from Militia.

"Are you all ready?"

Tang Ruan and the others nodded one after another.

Zhao Chi clicked on their information one by one, selecting the option to change their Profession to Militia.

[Soldier Type Information]

[Profession] Militia

[Level] Tier One

[Skills] Shield Skill +5

[Attributes] Enhancement Points +5

Just like the Craftsman Professions.

Militia also received 5 Enhancement Points, as well as 5 points in a Combat Skill.

There were many Combat Skills, including Swordsmanship, Gun Technique, Bow Skill, Armor Technique, Shield Skill, and so on.

Militia received a bonus to Shield Skill.

Five points in Shield Skill was equivalent to training full-time with a shield for half a year; it could be said they were now quite experienced.

Much stronger than an Ordinary person.

With an improved Shield Skill, the probability of blocking an enemy’s Attack was much greater.

There was a chance for a perfect Block, or even a block-and-counter.

As for the Enhancement Points, Tang Ruan and the others all let Zhao Chi assign them.

Zhao Chi didn’t stand on ceremony.

These women already had excellent Attributes.

Their damage-dealing capability against enemies was sufficient.

What they needed to improve now was their survivability.

As long as they didn’t die and could survive longer, their Levels would get higher and they would become more and more powerful.

He had discussed it with Gu Qing before; increasing Tang Ruan’s Defense was the most suitable choice.

So, it was best to increase the Defense of the other female villagers as well.

Combined with the Defense from their Silk Stockings, these women’s Defense Power would be very high.

Nine rays of light shot out.

They struck Tang Ruan and the other eight female villagers.

The light enveloped them, looking like a fluorescent glow emanating from their fair skin.

Their brows furrowed slightly, and their bodies trembled gently.

They couldn’t suppress their inner excitement.

Tang Ruan even cried out softly, "Ah~ My Lord, I can feel the Power."

The new Female Militia members looked at their own hands, feeling the changes within themselves.

Some of them had leveled up yesterday and had 6 Enhancement Points, while some of the newcomers had 5.

Now, their Defense had increased by either 30% or 36%.

As for Tang Ruan, she had 8 points in Constitution, and each Enhancement Point increased her Defense by 8%, resulting in a total increase of 48%.

This kind of Defense wasn’t limited to specific body parts.

The Defense of her entire Body increased.

The improvement to their Abilities was obvious.

It was only natural that they would be excited.

In terms of pure combat ability, even Gu Qing might not be a match for Tang Ruan anymore.

However, Gu Qing hadn’t been promoted to a Junior Hero yet. After she was promoted in a few days, she would become much stronger too.

The improvements for a Hero were greater than those for an Ordinary Soldier.