Becoming an Alchemist, Miao Ke'er's Initiative

Hearing this, Zi Yu said blandly, "And this counts as having great romantic luck? It's only so-so! Unlike some people in this world, who can only watch helplessly and can't do anything at all!"

System: ???? Why does this System feel like someone was taking a jab at it? And showing off in front of it too?

Then, the System spoke again, "Great Host! Why do I feel like you were taking a jab at me?"

Hearing this, Zi Yu replied without changing expression, "System! You're imagining things!"

"Imagining things?..."

"That's right! I never mentioned you. You're my closest partner—how could I possibly take a jab at you?"

"Oh! Your closest partner? Just how close are we?"

"Hmm! It means you're my good brother! The kind I'd take a knife for! The people I was referring to are those who are impotent or eunuchs..."

Zi Yu earnestly spun his tale.

There was still something he had not said in his heart: Good brothers naturally deserve two knives in the back! No more, no less—just right!...

Afterward, he stopped dragging out the topic.

He turned to Dongfang Jing and said, "Sister Jing! Come with me. I'll introduce you to a few people."

With that, Zi Yu took her to see the sleeping Ling Qingzhu, Gu Xun'er, and Miao Ke'er, introducing them one by one.

Afterward, Zi Yu arranged for Dongfang Jing to secretly protect the three girls, then returned to his room to continue refining pills.

Three more hours passed before he finally refined Second-grade Pills.

Looking at the several types of Second-grade Pills before him, Zi Yu muttered, "Hmm! The Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid, Heart Nurturing Pill, and Wound Recovery Pill are all of good quality! If they were taken to an auction, they could fetch at least over a hundred thousand Gold Coins."

"However, it's already late. Let's stop here for today. It's time to rest!"

While Zi Yu rested, Dongfang Jing, who was protecting them in secret, was extremely astonished!

"Hmm? Master became a Second-Grade Alchemist so quickly? Without anyone's guidance, his talent alone is simply too terrifying, isn't it?"

At that moment, even someone as proud as her had no choice but to admit how terrifying her master's talent was!

A strange gleam flashed through her eyes!

Such a peerless young genius was the only one she had ever seen in her life!

Being able to remain by the side of such a monstrously talented young master was also an incredibly wonderful thing!

The next morning!

Before Zi Yu had awakened, Miao Ke'er had already entered his room.

Dressed in a light blue one-piece gauze dress, Miao Ke'er stood quietly by the bedside.

Not long after!

Zi Yu slowly opened his eyes.

At this moment, Miao Ke'er smiled sweetly and said, "Young Master! You're awake? Then Ke'er will help you wash up and get dressed!"

With that, she began attending to Zi Yu.

Looking at the girl who was utterly devoted to him, Zi Yu sighed softly in his heart!

No one was made of wood or stone; how could anyone be without feelings!

Miao Ke'er's meticulous care over the past six years had given her a special place in his heart. She was also a girl he cherished like a treasure.

Actually, if Miao Ke'er had possessed the fire attribute, he truly would have wanted to give her the Burning Art to cultivate. Unfortunately, she had the water attribute, but that was not much of a problem.

After all, among the rewards he had received from previous System missions were several water-attribute cultivation techniques and Dou Skills of excellent grade.

They were more than enough for Miao Ke'er to cultivate.

Hmm! But before that, he should first improve Ke'er's cultivation talent.

That thing could be given to Ke'er, Qing Zhu, and Xun Er to take.

Having made up his mind, Zi Yu looked at the breathtakingly beautiful girl before him and unconsciously pulled her into his embrace.

Zi Yu's sudden action left Miao Ke'er completely stunned!

The next second, joy flooded her heart!

Miao Ke'er slowly closed her eyes, savoring her Young Master's embrace.

At that moment, she cried out in her heart, Young Master finally took the initiative to hug me!... Young Master took the initiative to hug me!...

Miao Ke'er had imagined this scene in her heart more than once—imagined that one day, she would receive her Young Master's embrace and favor.

Six years ago, Zi Yu had saved her, helped her bury her mother, and even given her a name.

This moved her beyond measure!

She had sworn in her heart to serve her Young Master as a servant for the rest of her life.

As they spent time together afterward, Miao Ke'er discovered that her Young Master was vastly different from the young masters of wealthy households she knew. Not only had he never treated her like a slave, he cared for her deeply and respected her greatly!

What was more, he taught her to read and cultivate.

All of this moved Miao Ke'er immensely!

At the same time, as she grew older, she developed deep feelings for her Young Master.

And as time passed, she realized that she had already fallen hopelessly in love with him.

However, she did not choose to suppress her feelings. Instead, she allowed them to grow, sinking ever deeper into them, unable to free herself!

Driven by these deep feelings, she became increasingly bold whenever she attended to her Young Master.

Yet she also knew that her status was lowly, and that she was unworthy of her Young Master, who was like a Celestial Being.

For that reason, she did not hope for her Young Master to marry her.

As long as she held even a small place in her Young Master's heart, and he could take her body, she would be content!

In order to give herself completely to her Young Master, she had proposed warming his bed more than once.

But he had refused every time. There was no other reason than that Zi Yu said they were still too young and should not engage in marital affairs.

After hearing this, Miao Ke'er said nothing more.

Because she knew that her Young Master was considering her health, she did not blame him. Instead, she was even more deeply moved!

She secretly thought, Young Master truly has a place for me in his heart. He always cherishes me!

At this moment, Zi Yu, who was holding Miao Ke'er in his arms, said softly, "Ke'er! Thank you for accompanying me these past few years. It's wonderful having you by my side!..."

Hearing this, Miao Ke'er's heart trembled! In a voice filled with tenderness and affection, she said, "Young Master! Being able to stay by your side is Ke'er's greatest blessing in this life. I...!"

However, before she could finish, Zi Yu continued, "Ke'er! I have long known of your feelings. Don't worry. In this life, I will never let down your deep affection!"

Hearing this, Miao Ke'er's entire body trembled!

Without a doubt, Zi Yu's words struck her heart with tremendous force!

The shock was no less than dropping a nuclear bomb on the homeland of the little days, perhaps even greater.

With those words, even if she had to climb mountains of blades or descend into seas of fire for her Young Master, she would not regret it even if she died ten thousand times!

Because these were words she had waited so long to hear. They were her Young Master's promise and acknowledgment.

At that moment, Miao Ke'er said with tears of emotion in her eyes, "Young Master! With those words from you, Ke'er's life has been worth it. Even if I had to die for you right now, Ke'er would not furrow her brow in the slightest."