Xiao Yu looked at Third Master Zhang before her and nodded with a smile.
At the same time, she said to him,
"Little Three, you've worked hard all these years.
With me here for the time being, you should get some proper rest!"
Upon hearing this, Third Master Zhang repeatedly shook his head.
"No, no, no. This is the destiny of the Zhang Family, passed down through generations.
Compared to what Miss has endured, it is insignificant.
Besides, I've long grown used to standing guard at the school.
If I suddenly stopped to rest, I wouldn't be used to it."
Xiao Yu sighed upon hearing that.
"It's been so many years. Your branch of the family should never have had to concern yourselves with any of this."
But Third Master Zhang shook his head.
"Our ancestor received immense kindness from Miss, and several of our ancestors were even granted audiences with emperors.
The duty of guarding this place does not belong to me alone.
I, Zhang San, am honored to become the Building Guardian of this generation. It is a great honor.
Now that you have returned to the world, Miss,
you can finally enjoy some peaceful days as well."
Third Master Zhang was exceedingly respectful before Xiao Yu, and even now, he stood perfectly straight.
Xiao Yu said nothing more, merely nodding before continuing,
"The Yin Vine has matured. I'll bring some out for you another day."
"Thank you, Miss!"
Third Master Zhang said excitedly.
This "Yin Vine" was probably the medicinal ingredient for the "snake venom wine" he had brought out when we visited Third Master's house last time.
Third Master Zhang had said that he suffered from rheumatism, and Xiao Yu would give him Blackwood Ghost Vine cores to soak in wine—the Yin Vine.
Though it was