Long Jinyu held her hand with his backhand and channeled the nine-color soul power to comfort her, "Sister Yu, I understand what you mean. You feel sorry for me. To be honest, I didn't have a grudge in my heart at first."
"But I think if they had given the unreserved respect and freedom they do now to a child of unknown origin who only showed potential, it would not be like the real Shrek."
"They were worried about sister Xiaotao's Evil Fire. In that case, an 'auspicious' person who could solve this 'heart problem' came to their door. As a result, the almost instinctive desire to control 'genius' and 'resources' that had been passed down for thousands of years overcame the respect and caution due to a newcomer.
"This is their urgency in the face of difficulties, and it is also their arrogance of being in a high position for a long time and habitually arranging everything. The two are mixed together, and it becomes a...'rude' 'arrangement' for me."
"And... they tried their best to make up for it later. Perhaps they themselves realized that this kind of 'arrogance' was wrong. Xuan Zi became my 'bodyguard' in name, and the teacher gave me Sea God Pavilion Master Token, which is the same status as him. The college's resources were completely open to me, and they also allowed me to go to the lecture hall to realize part of my ideals. These are their ways of expressing their apology and attention."
"... Although, that Pavilion Master's Order is sometimes a hot potato, Xuan Zi's 'protection' also always makes me worried."
He smiled helplessly, "But I got the intention and gesture. Shrek is not as unreasonable as we thought, they are just... used to solving problems in their own way."
"Now, I, the 'Nine-Colored Dragon Valley Young Master' with 'unknown origins' and 'extraordinary talents', was not only almost killed under their noses, but also a... 'parent' like 'you' who was beyond their cognitive level suddenly appeared. They are not only guilty of poor protection, but also fearful of unknown accountability. New and old accounts are piled up, and Sea God Pavilion at this moment is probably more uneasy than when facing the beast tide."
He looked at Yu with clear eyes. "Sister Yu, I have a strong balance in my heart. I remember their good deeds, and I have not forgotten their bad deeds. Because of this, we must seize the initiative now, right?"
After Yu Yu heard this, he nodded slightly, with a look of admiration and care in his eyes. "That's right, Lord, you can penetrate this layer and see the cause and effect and inertia under the surface instead of indulging in emotions... Your measure and wisdom far exceed Yu's expectations."
Her cold breath quietly dissipated, "In this way, I am truly relieved. You already know how to examine the 'texture' of execution in this world. Shrek... How to get along with you in the future depends on your heart."
"Therefore, external disturbances can be put aside for the time being. At this moment, your own path forward is the most important."
She withdrew her hand and gently brushed the jade box containing "Candlelight" Soul Bone. The lid of the box opened in response, and the dragon-shaped Head Soul Bone with nine-color brilliance flowing on it, like a miniature crown, appeared again, and the vast and friendly dragon power filled the air.
At this moment, Long Jinyu once again held Yu's hand that was about to guide him. Yu cast a doubtful look.
"Sister Yu, before we start... I have a small, unkind favor."
He tilted his head slightly. "Sir, please speak."
"It's just... about the title."
Long Jinyu scratched his cheek, feeling a little embarrassed, "'Lord', 'You'... these titles, they sound... too far away and too heavy. I know this may be due to the hierarchy in your blood and oaths, but I feel in my heart that without you and System Treasure, I wouldn't be able to get here at all. You are the sister who saved me and helped me, and the family... who want to face this strange world with me."
He looked at Yu with sincere eyes. "So, in private, can I ask you... just call me by my name, 'Jin Yu'? This way I feel more comfortable, and I feel that we are more like... partners walking side by side, rather than masters and slaves separated by layers of hierarchy."
He turned to System-chan again, with a bit of ridicule. "And you, 'Comrade Sister,' don't be 'host host' all day long, just like calling me an experimental object. Also call me by my name, or... whatever you like, you can call me something else, as long as it's not too outrageous. OK?"
The air was quiet for a moment.
System-chan There was a sizzling sound of electricity first, and the data on the several light screens in front of her flashed like garbled codes.
[Warning: The host proposes a non-standard interaction protocol modification... a core identification symbol change request... the emotion module associated argument is overloaded...]
She turned around, her eyes filled with tangled information. "But...'Host' is the most efficient and unambiguous identification symbol! The logical chain is clear! Changing it to a name code with high variability and strong emotional load may increase the risk of misjudgment by 0.3% in complex situations! And... I, I'm used to it..."
"Habits can be changed."
Long Jinyu looked at her with a smile, "Look, you've transformed, and you can also eat dumplings and...'peeping'. Our relationship has long been more than just 'host and system', right?"
The emotional weight module in the System-chan core quietly overwhelms the risk warning.
She looked at Long Jinyu's expectant eyes, and then glanced at Yu who was silent. She seemed to have made a lot of determination, and her cheeks bulged slightly. "... Okay, okay! The agreement... the agreement can be updated! But in the official energy log and core command record, I must retain the logo of 'Host-Long Jinyu'! This is the bottom line of logic!"
Then, with a hot tone, she muttered quickly, "... Jin, Jin Yu."
As soon as she finished speaking, System-chan immediately turned her hot face back to the screen, pretending to be attentive, but the slightly red tips of her ears betrayed her uneasiness.
Long Jinyu couldn't help but laugh, and then looked at Yu who had been silent.
Yu did not answer immediately, but gently wrapped his arm tightly with the emerald dragon tail, his eyes full of moving soft light:
"You... ahem, Jin Yu's feelings are felt more and more clearly. This sincerity of wanting to treat us with equality is more touching than the glory of any bloodline."
"However, for us, the Nine Guards, the title 'Lord' is not only a sign of respect and humiliation, but also the 'cause and effect' that we are sworn to protect and the 'lighthouse' that condenses the meaning of our existence. It cannot be taken lightly."
Seeing what Long Jinyu wanted to say, she smiled slightly, tapped her fingertips, and stopped him.
"The more I understand your concerns, the more beautiful the trees are in the forest, the wind will destroy them. At this moment, I have only just begun to wake up, my strength has not been restored, and the nine guards have not gathered. It is indeed not the time to display the title of 'Lord'. Revealing this title to others too early will not only be useless, but will also attract endless prying eyes and disasters for you."
A gleam of wisdom flashed in her eyes. "Therefore, if there is a compromise, can you think of it?"
"In the outside world and in front of others, I will call you 'Young Master', or directly call you 'Jin Yu'. The word 'Young Master' can express a close and protective relationship without being too shocking, leaving room for it. But here, when my family members gather together, there is no need to pretend... I will call you..."
She leaned forward slightly, stared at Long Jinyu, opened her red lips slightly, and exhaled like a blue:
"...Jin Yu."
Long Jinyu's cheeks were hot and he nodded vigorously. "Okay! That's it! Thank you, Sister Yu!"
After solving a small matter on his mind, he felt relaxed all over, and the invisible barrier between Yu Yu and System-chan seemed to have dissipated a lot.
He turned to look at the open culture cabin and the suspended "Candlelight" Soul Bone, his eyes becoming sharp and firm again.
The voice of System-chan sounded in time, returning to its usual tone, but the residual warmth of the "Jin Yu" seemed to still be there. "The collaborative mode of the second training cabin has been loaded! The energy environment is optimized to the best! Please... please Jin Yu move!"
Yu's dragon tail once again wrapped around his shoulders, leading him to the cultivation cabin with a soft emerald glow.
"So, Jin Yu."
Her voice regained the gentleness and strength of the guide, "Relax your mind and follow my guidance. Fusion of Soul Bone, especially Soul Bone of this grade, is not a forcible 'swallowing', but a resonance and acceptance of blood. Are you... ready?"
Long Jinyu stroked Yu's dragon tail, settling all the distracting thoughts in his heart. His eyes were like a torch, and he firmly locked on the nine-colored "Dragon God Crown".
"I'm ready, Sister Yu."
He smiled with the energy of a young man and the fearlessness of a newborn Dragon God.
"Let's get started!"