For over an hour, Xu Que indulged in a transcendent pleasure that left him utterly captivated. To be honest, such an exhilarating experience was something he had never encountered in either of his lifetimes.
"This is why the elite truly know how to live," Xu Que couldn't help but mutter under his breath.
Gazing at the two stunning women nestled in his arms, he recalled a saying from Duan Jiude:
"Professionals will always outshine amateurs."
And how true it was—Xu Que felt the truth of those words deeply, nodding in silent agreement. While these two beauties couldn't quite rival the trio back at home in sheer appearance, their professionalism set them leagues apart.
These women were trained—meticulously so. This wasn't a casual endeavor but a honed skill cultivated through relentless practice. Their daily lives revolved around perfecting their craft, refining their expertise in pleasing and serving men.
There's an old saying: never challenge someone's livelihood with your hobby. For Shen Mengchu, a woman just stepping into the realm of love, these experiences were hardly more than a novelty—far from being a practiced skill. Murong Xuan'er, though skilled in the art of social grace, was no professional in this realm either. Even Liao Jinyu, who had put some effort into learning, could only claim surface-level knowledge gleaned from watching movies.
But these ten women here were on a completely different level. Their expertise could rival that of university graduates—or perhaps even postgraduates in their field.
Thinking back to his previous life, Xu Que often felt a pang of regret. If only he could have conjured Liu Ruyan's soul and exacted vengeance upon her countless times! Using a substitute was tolerable, but she could've at least chosen someone better—not a lifeless, wooden figure that left him utterly disheartened.
Shaking off his irritation, Xu Que reveled in his double-layered bliss. Yet, with ten extraordinary women of unparalleled beauty and allure before him, he realized his joy could easily multiply a hundredfold.
After all, this day was his alone, free from disturbances. Why not seize the moment and magnify his happiness?
Such was Xu Que's nature: to act on impulse.
Of course, Xu Que wasn't without a sense of responsibility. He wouldn't be stingy when it came to sharing benefits, especially since Bell had hinted at something earlier.
In truth, Xu Que had considered taking these women back to the Chisfield family estate. However, the idea felt excessive. After all, his purpose in coming to Y Country was to annihilate every last member of the Chisfield family.
Although these women could serve as a convenient cover, Xu Que deemed it unnecessary for two reasons. First, judging from the reactions of Mejello and Lacey earlier, his success was already apparent, rendering such a tactic redundant. Second, he wasn't particularly sentimental about these women, considering how many people they had likely served. It was better to keep things transactional and emotionless.
That said, Xu Que did see an opportunity. These women's professional skills could be passed on, and he resolved to have Liao Jinyu study and refine such techniques. After all, it wouldn't hurt to enhance both his mental and physical well-being—and perhaps even help Jinyu maintain her youthful charm.
"Heh, truly a genius idea," Xu Que thought smugly. "Who else but I, Xu Que, could conceive such a brilliant, mutually beneficial plan?"
His heart swelled with joy, but he knew his priorities. After several rounds, he feigned exhaustion and left the room.
While he would've loved to linger in the embrace of such exquisite beauty, there were matters far more critical than a night of indulgence. Reluctantly, Xu Que rejoined Bell and returned to the Chisfield family estate.
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At the estate, Lacey had prepared a private two-story villa for Xu Que. This would be his future workshop.
"Xu, here are the materials you requested. I hope you can prioritize crafting a batch of C-grade weapons," Lacey said directly.
Xu Que furrowed his brow, her straightforwardness catching him off guard.
"Fine," he replied. "But with these materials, I can only forge three C-grade spears. If it's blades, I could manage two. And if it's daggers, perhaps five." Pretending to inspect the materials, he added, "Of course, this depends on the specific designs."
"So many materials, and that's all you can make?" Lacey asked in astonishment.
"What did you expect?" Xu Que shrugged. "Weapons are different from armor. A B-grade weapon requires not only specialized materials but also auxiliary components. Spirit ores are just the bare minimum."
Hearing this, Lacey fell silent, accepting his explanation. "Alright, then focus on those first. I'll arrange for more materials to be collected."
Xu Que nodded, saying no more, and began setting up the forge and tools before him.
Unbeknownst to Lacey, Xu Que had already pocketed a significant portion of the materials. From what she had provided, he could forge three B-grade spears and a pair of B-grade gauntlets. As for C-grade weapons, he could produce over twenty.
He wasn't concerned about Lacey investigating, as he was the sole practitioner of forging techniques. Whatever he claimed was irrefutable truth.
As the forge's temperature rose, Xu Que set to work, meticulously melting ores while Lacey and the others observed intently. To their shock, forging a single C-grade spear required over thirty spirit ores, leaving them reeling at the extravagance.
Little did they know that during the forging process, Xu Que was stealthily diverting the excess ores into his inventory.
After more than an hour, Xu Que finally presented them with the much-anticipated C-grade spear.
"Let me try it," Karo said, eagerly taking the weapon.
Xu Que made no objections, knowing the real drama was yet to unfold.
As Karo wielded the spear and verified its capabilities, Lacey and the others erupted in cheers.
"Karo, you've ranked thirty-second on the Divine Weapon Leaderboard!" Mel exclaimed in excitement.
"Yes!" Karo beamed. "And to think it's just a C-grade spear!"
Peter laughed. "Impressive! With this, the Chisfield family's rise is inevitable."
Though Lacey shared in the moment's joy, her gaze lingered on Xu Que, a faint sense of unease gnawing at her. Something about the situation felt amiss, and she resolved to discuss it further with Mejello.
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Meanwhile, at the International Tower in Magic City, Liang Jinyu and Shen Mengchu exchanged knowing smiles upon seeing the Chisfield family name appear on the Divine Weapon Leaderboard.
"It's time to proceed with the plan," Liang Jinyu said.
"Indeed," Shen Mengchu replied with a soft smile. "These twenty slots should give the Chisfield family plenty to worry about."
"Alright, I'll claim the first ten," Liang Jinyu said.
After concluding their transaction, Liang Jinyu deposited ten C-grade longblades into her network's storage.
Elsewhere, as Xiaohau received the blades from his elder sister, he eagerly distributed the weapons among his comrades.
At that moment, the Divine Weapon Leaderboard lit up with ten new names, marking the dawn of their next move.