Chapter 88: Chapter 87: Masochism
After Zhao Chi clicked confirm, Tang Ruan’s body flashed with light, and she officially became a Hero.
Her excitement was plain to see.
She kept jumping up and down, and with the two bunnies on her chest, it was like three little rabbits were hopping about.
"Ah, Sister Gu, I’m a Hero now too!"
"You are. Congratulations."
"Lord, I’m really a Hero!"
"Of course it is."
Tang Ruan remained excited for a good while before she finally calmed down.
But the moment she calmed down, she started to examine her Skills.
"Lord, how do I use this Taunt Skill? After using it, does it really make people angry?"
Zhao Chi chuckled. "Of course it does. You’ve never used a Skill before, have you?"
The moment the words left his mouth, Zhao Chi felt he’d asked a stupid question.
But Tang Ruan still answered in earnest.
"Mhm, I’ve only ever had Spiritual Skills used on me by Sister Gu and you, Lord. I’ve never used one myself."
"Well, you can try it now. You can use it on..."
Zhao Chi looked at the nearby Naga.
That didn’t seem right.
The Naga and Harpies were slaves, and their Obedience Level had only recently been raised.
If they became enraged, their Obedience Level might decrease.
"You could try it on..."
Zhao Chi looked over at Gu Qing.
Gu Qing was a good candidate. Her Spiritual Pressure was 30, giving her 30% Defense against this type of Spiritual Technique.
However... it was only 30%.
Even if it weakened the Taunt’s Effect, she would likely still get very angry.
Furthermore, Gu Qing’s Attributes were very high. If she couldn’t control herself and started fighting Tang Ruan, that was the last thing Zhao Chi wanted to see.
Besides, the friendship between two women could often be a delicate thing.
Zhao Chi didn’t know if these Peach Blossom Women and ordinary Human women were the same in that respect.
But Gu Qing and Tang Ruan were getting along very well at the moment.
It was better not to risk it.
So... it seemed he was the only one left.
His average Attributes were only 5.
This was a decent level for a Human, but compared to the Peach Blossom Women, it was rather weak.
Especially in front of Tang Ruan.
Even if he lost control, he probably wouldn’t be able to hurt her.
Plus, with Gu Qing, the super Big Wet Nurse, standing by, he could receive Treatment at any moment...
"You can use it... on me."
Zhao Chi finally pointed to himself.
Tang Ruan, of course, disagreed.
"How could I possibly do that? It’s not exactly a nice Skill, and after it’s used, you’ll be angry, Lord..."
Zhao Chi chuckled. "It’s fine. The Skill’s Effect is only temporary. I can take this chance to experience this type of Skill and gain some relevant experience for future battles."
Tang Ruan was still hesitant and looked to Gu Qing for help.
Gu Qing smiled. "The Lord wants to see what it’s like, so let’s indulge him."
Hearing this, Tang Ruan no longer protested. "Alright then, Lord. I’m going to begin."
"Go ahead."
Tang Ruan focused her concentration.
She felt the Spiritual Power circulating within her Body.
Before she had learned this Spiritual Technique, it was impossible to imagine how to use it.
But once learned, it became as natural as speaking, breathing, or eating.
Tang Ruan gathered her Spiritual Power.
A purple light flashed in her pupils.
The next moment, the purple light shot out and struck Zhao Chi’s Body directly.
Zhao Chi felt nothing at all.
He had seen the purple light coming, and he knew Tang Ruan had cast the Taunt Skill, but his Inner Heart was completely unmoved.
Zhao Chi scratched his head.
’It’s Tang Ruan’s first time using a Spiritual Technique. Maybe she isn’t Proficient enough, and it failed?’
’Should I try to console her?’
’But this kind of Spiritual Technique isn’t supposed to be able to fail.’
"Lord, are you all right?"
Tang Ruan asked timidly.
Gu Qing also watched Zhao Chi with curiosity.
Zhao Chi smiled. "I’m fine. It’s probably your first time using a Spiritual Technique... so..."
Zhao Chi’s words trailed off, growing slower and slower.
For some reason, an inexplicable, malicious fire sparked in his Inner Heart.
That malicious spark quickly blazed into a raging inferno, churning violently within Zhao Chi’s Inner Heart.
His brows knitted together. A moment ago, he had wanted to gently comfort Tang Ruan; now, all he wanted to do was viciously reprimand her.
"Failing on your very first time using a Spiritual Technique? Were you even trying at all!?"
Zhao Chi’s voice suddenly boomed, startling Tang Ruan.
"Lord, I... I was very serious when I cast the Taunt Skill. And... it seems to have succeeded now..."
"Success? You call this success? My Inner Heart was completely unmoved, and I was even thinking about how to comfort you! How is that a success!?"
Tang Ruan was stunned.
Gu Qing was also very surprised.
’So this is the power of the Taunt Skill?’
Zhao Chi had always spoken gently to Gu Qing and Tang Ruan, never once raising his voice.
But after being hit by the Taunt Skill, he was now shouting right at Tang Ruan.
’This Skill really works!’
Gu Qing stepped forward, intending to speak up for Tang Ruan.
Zhao Chi stopped her directly. "Gu Qing, don’t you plead for her! Give me that whip you’re holding. I’m going to teach her a lesson today!"
Gu Qing quickly tried to placate him. "Lord, please calm down! You’re under the effect of Tang Ruan’s Taunt Skill. These aren’t your real thoughts..."
"How are they not my thoughts!? This doesn’t concern you! Now give me the whip!"
Gu Qing stared blankly at Zhao Chi.
"Lord, you’re actually quite manly when you’re angry."
"What? Give me the whip!"
Zhao Chi snatched the leather whip from Gu Qing’s hand.
SCHLICK!
He had used so much force that the edge of the whip sliced his index finger.
This only made Zhao Chi even more furious.
Gu Qing hurriedly cast Treatment.
But the moment the light appeared, Zhao Chi stopped her. "I don’t need Treatment! This has nothing to do with you. Just stand over there!"
With that, he stormed over to Tang Ruan.
Gu Qing quickly grabbed hold of Zhao Chi.
"Lord, calm down! If you really hurt Tang Ruan, you’ll feel terrible about it once you’re back to normal."
"Get out of my way!"
Zhao Chi threw off Gu Qing’s hand and raised the whip.
"Tang Ruan, do you know what you did wrong?"
How could Tang Ruan possibly know what she had done wrong? She hadn’t done anything wrong in the first place.
But she didn’t argue back.
Instead, she knelt directly before Zhao Chi. "Lord, I know I was wrong. I won’t dare do it again. Please, punish me."
With that, she lowered her head and shut her eyes tightly.
Awaiting the lash of the whip.
Gu Qing ran over and pleaded again. "Lord, wake up! That whip is no toy; you’ll definitely injure Tang Ruan!"
At this point, Zhao Chi’s Inner Heart was also in turmoil.
Reason and rage clashed within him.
Seeing the pitiful-looking Tang Ruan, coupled with Gu Qing’s pleading, his reason began to regain the upper hand.
In an instant, the rage in his Inner Heart dissipated.
Guilt took its place.
He was the one who had insisted Tang Ruan use the Skill on him.
Yet he hadn’t been able to resist it at all and had ended up scaring her so badly she knelt on the ground.
Zhao Chi reproached himself. "I’m sorry, Tang Ruan. That was my fault. Please, get up."
Gu Qing also explained on Zhao Chi’s behalf. "Tang Ruan, don’t blame the Lord. He was under the influence of the Skill; otherwise, he would never have been so harsh with you."
Zhao Chi bent down and took Tang Ruan’s hand. "Come on, get up."
Tang Ruan tilted her head up.
Both Zhao Chi and Gu Qing assumed that, with Tang Ruan’s personality, she would surely be in aggrieved tears.
But unexpectedly, her face was flushed, her teeth were gently biting her lower lip, and her eyes held a hint of excitement and anticipation.
"Lord, you’re not going to hit me anymore?"
Was that a tone of disappointment?
"No! Now get up!"
Zhao Chi handed the whip back to Gu Qing and pulled Tang Ruan to her feet.
Tang Ruan said with a hint of regret, "Lord, if you get angry in the future, you can just hit me a couple of times. I won’t blame you."
Zhao Chi stared into Tang Ruan’s eyes, realizing she truly wasn’t upset at all.
This allowed Zhao Chi to breathe a sigh of relief.
Gu Qing watched from the side, secretly amazed.
’It seems Tang Ruan’s Talent is kicking in.’
’Worthy of the name "Sadomasochism."’
’Looks like the Lord is going to have some fun in the future.’
