Maid Aserine

Opening the door

A white-haired girl in a maid outfit, who looked to be around ten years old, stood at the entrance. She politely bent at the waist in greeting, a faint smile appearing on her face as she said, "Hello, Master. My name is Aserine. From today onward, I will be your most loyal maid."

"Oh, come in."

Zhongli turned and walked into the house as he spoke.

"Please allow me to introduce myself. I am twelve years old and have undergone four years of maid training. I am quite capable in all areas, including household management and care."

"Mm."

Zhongli responded casually.

"So, although we signed the highest-level lifetime contract, and I can satisfy all of your needs, please do not wear me out too quickly, for your own benefit." Aserine continued softly.

Zhongli fell silent for a moment, then selectively ignored that remark and said, "Mm. There are plenty of empty rooms here. Find one yourself, clean it up, and move in... Also, prepare dinner."

"Understood. Do you have any preferences regarding flavor?"

Aserine gave a deep bow, then immediately went to tend to the household chores.

"No. Anything is fine."

Zhongli answered casually.

He could clearly sense that Aserine, this maid, had no soul. Perhaps it had been artificially erased during her training? A maid only needed loyalty and obedience. So long as she could serve her master and do all sorts of things for him, she was a good maid. Everything else was unnecessary.

On Douluo Continent, the slave trade was highly developed. It could even form a complete industrial chain. As long as one had the right channels, let alone a human maid, even a beast-eared maid could be bought with enough money.

She felt a little like a robot...

Aserine worked very efficiently and soon prepared a lavish dinner. She stood politely beside the table, waiting for Zhongli to eat.

"How is your cultivation talent? What is your current strength?" Zhongli asked.

"My Martial Soul is a Wide Blade Sword. My Innate Soul Power is rank eight, and I am currently rank twenty-one. My Spirit Rings are three hundred and seven hundred years old. My overall growth potential and combat ability are both fairly good. I can assist you in obtaining your first two Spirit Rings," Aserine replied politely.

Innate Soul Power rank eight...

Zhongli's expression changed slightly. Others might not understand what that meant, but he certainly did. Innate Soul Power rank eight was clearly the mark of a fairly talented genius, yet she had still been raised into a "multi-purpose" maid at others' beck and call. It was truly rather tragic.

Innate Soul Power rank eight, current Soul Power rank twenty-one, suitable Spirit Ring ages, obedient and capable of all sorts of things... Her looks were rated highly, while her figure and skin were both top-notch. Her hidden configuration also appeared to be factory-original.

This should have been the highest-tier product in a slave trader's hands, right? His father had probably spent quite a bit. The unit for counting Gold Soul Coins had likely started at ten thousand...

"So, do you know when my parents will have time to come back?" Zhongli suddenly asked.

"Unfortunately, some special circumstances have arisen recently, so they have both gone out to deal with them. I am afraid they will not be returning anytime soon," Aserine replied.

"Is that so..."

Zhongli was not particularly surprised by this.

"But there is no need to worry. I will help you study all kinds of knowledge, help you hunt Spirit Rings, and take care of your daily life." Aserine revealed a professional smile.

"What are you best at?"

After thinking for a moment, Zhongli asked.

"Although I have studied a wide range of subjects, I have received the most education in x education, so that is what I am best at," Aserine said without the slightest embarrassment.

She looked at Zhongli, then added softly, "Since your physical development is incomplete, it would be best to receive this kind of guidance in a few years. For now, you should focus on learning various fundamental subjects. Otherwise, it may cause some irreversible negative effects."

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"By the way, did you bring any money?"

Zhongli suddenly asked.

"Although I only brought thirty thousand Gold Soul Coins, it will certainly be enough for daily expenses. If possible, please try to avoid unnecessary spending," Aserine said softly.

"Mm, I understand."

Zhongli nodded slightly and began eating. Aserine's cooking was quite good. Even simple dishes were flavorful. She truly had some skill.

Aserine stood silently to the side and watched. After Zhongli finished eating, she took the initiative to ask, "Master, could you tell me about your Martial Soul and Soul Power rank? Your father instructed me to help you cultivate and grow stronger."

"I am your master, but my father is not, correct?" Zhongli did not answer. Instead, he responded with a question.

"Strictly speaking, yes. However, he is the one who purchased me, and he is also your father, so I will obey him as well," Aserine replied.

Zhongli nodded slightly, roughly understanding the situation. He then casually condensed a special golden necklace behind him and tossed it to Aserine. "Put it on. It is yours."

This was no ordinary necklace. Its pendant was a special God's Eye, except this God's Eye had not been illuminated. Zhongli had many purposes for giving her this item, including tracking and surveillance.

This special God's Eye could serve as Zhongli's eyes because he had made it himself. At critical moments, it could also use his power. It was a good final safeguard for all kinds of situations.

It was also a crisis of loyalty...

It was also a crisis of betrayal...

Aserine looked at the exquisite necklace, and her heartbeat sped up slightly. However, she quickly put it around her neck, bent slightly at the waist, and said gratefully, "Thank you for your reward, Master."

"Mm."

Watching her put on the necklace, Zhongli felt reassured and said, "My Martial Soul is Vortex Vanquisher, a powerful spear-type Martial Soul. My Innate Soul Power is rank twenty. I have already absorbed one Spirit Ring, and my Soul Power is above rank twenty. However, I do not intend to immediately absorb my Second Spirit Ring because I want to live quietly. Do you understand?"

"Yes!"

"Tomorrow, go to Spirit Hall and enroll me in Spirit Hall Academy. Write my Soul Power rank as thirteen and my First Spirit Ring as three hundred years. Can you do that?" Zhongli asked as he looked at her.

"No problem!"

Aserine nodded firmly, looking extremely dependable. After a brief moment of thought, she asked softly, "May I ask what elemental type your Martial Soul is? I will purchase materials according to its compatibility and arrange a suitable Simulated Cultivation Environment for you at home."

"That is simple. My Martial Soul is Rock-type. Just buy more old stones and place them around the house. But... can you determine the age and value of rocks?" Zhongli asked skeptically.

"The age and value of rocks..."

That truly was a blind spot in Aserine's knowledge!