sbdcsierra Chapter 607 More Than Friends, Less Than Lovers
Chapter 607 More Than Friends, Less Than Lovers
"What exactly happened?" Shen Xu asked coldly after bringing Yan Zihuai back to Tingyuxuan.
"How did you feel about the pill you took this morning, Master?"
"The effect is very good; it has basically solved the problem in my soul," Shen Xu replied calmly.
"Can the problems in Master's soul really be resolved?" Yan Zihuai asked quietly.
"What do you know?" Shen Xu's voice turned completely cold.
"The Soul-Gathering Pill of the Nether Spring is listed as a forbidden pill by the Pill Alliance. Why does the Yan family think they would defy the world and preserve such a pill formula?"
"How could I possibly know? Perhaps you are simply after its benefits."
"While the Soul-Gathering Pill may be effective for ordinary people, there are countless other pills with the same effect, and most of them are cheaper and even more effective."
That pill can only exert its maximum effect when taken by its master, because it was originally designed for you.
Master, you have already experienced the effects of the Soul-Condensing Pill from the Nether Spring. The Yan family also has advanced pills that can help you awaken your talent before you undergo a metamorphosis.
"Don't you want it, Master?" Yan Zihuai's voice was soft and alluring.
"who are you?"
Shen Xu was truly dumbfounded this time; the Yan family seemed to know a lot about the Soul Devourers.
"The entire Yan family is your vassal, but they are unwilling to acknowledge your existence now and have betrayed the ancient contract."
But Zihuai was willing to follow her master with her life.
After Yan Zihuai finished speaking, she knelt on one knee and gave him a very ancient greeting with gentle eyes.
"Ah, this..." Shen Xu looked shocked.
"Isn't it said that Soul Devourers are universally hated in the True Origin? How come there seem to be vassals and followers? This doesn't make sense!"
Whose legacy was this?
"Get up first, I have something to ask you."
"Yes, Master."
"You don't need to do this, I don't need your loyalty." Shen Xu said helplessly.
“My life is now tied to my master’s; my master is everything to Zihuai.”
"When?!" Shen Xu's eyes widened immediately.
"When the master was unconscious."
"You should at least ask for my opinion first!"
“At that time, the master was not the master, and I had the right to choose what I wanted to do.”
"I order you to sever all ties with me!"
"I'm sorry, the contract is irreversible and cannot be dissolved unless I die."
"Why! You are exceptionally talented, come from a distinguished family, and clearly have a bright future ahead of you."
Even if the Yan family has a contract, you can pretend it doesn't exist, just like everyone else.
"And I knew nothing about this, and I would never force you to pledge allegiance to me." Shen Xu was filled with confusion at this moment.
“Because my master can help me fulfill my long-cherished wish, I am willing to abide by the family contract and serve my master as my master.” Yan Zihuai looked up at him, her eyes showing no trace of confusion.
"A long-cherished wish? What is it?" Shen Xu was even more confused.
“I don’t want to say it, but if Master forces me to, I won’t refuse,” Yan Zihuai replied calmly.
"Alright! I don't care about your wishes or contracts, but you're not allowed to call me master anymore."
"I don't need you to do anything for me. Your doing a good job as the cameraman with Xiaorou is the greatest help you can give me," Shen Xu said coldly.
"Does this mean Master acknowledges me as your servant? If so, I can act according to your wishes," Yan Zihuai said with a gentle smile.
"No!
"First of all, I don't need any servants, and secondly, I don't want to see you again today." Shen Xu dismissed Yan Zihuai.
"I'm sorry, Master promised me that I would need to stay by Master's side for nine days after taking the Soul-Gathering Pill of the Nether Spring."
"Furthermore, the Soul-Gathering Pill from the Nether Spring has not been fully digested by you, Master. Without me, you might have been in danger." Yan Zihuai's expression was very respectful.
He took a deep breath; his initial hunch was absolutely right. This woman was definitely a big problem for him.
As the Immaculate Dao Seal between his brows flickered, Shen Xu gradually calmed down.
“Miss Yan, you’re not behaving normally right now. You need to go back and calm down,” Shen Xu said softly.
"If this is your command, Master, I will return."
"It's not an order, it's a suggestion."
"Compared to my condition, I believe your safety, Master, is more important, so please forgive me for not accepting your suggestion." Yan Zihuai always had a gentle smile on her face.
In Shen Xu's view, it was a mockery of his powerless struggle.
Taking another deep breath, Shen Xu asked, "Will you obey all my orders?"
"Zihuai naturally has no right to refuse her master's orders."
"Then listen carefully. I command you not to call me master, and to return to your state before today, treating me as an ordinary friend. Can you do that?"
Yan Zihuai's smile grew even brighter. "Of course."
Shen Xu was taken aback. He hadn't expected Yan Zihuai to agree so readily, as if she had been waiting for him to say those words.
After that, the two fell into a long silence.
"Would you stare at me like this before?" Shen Xu broke the silence.
"As a servant, Zihuai certainly wouldn't dare stare at his master, but as a friend, Zihuai has the right to stare at Brother Wu," Yan Zihuai said with a smile.
"As long as you're happy." Shen Xu breathed a sigh of relief; at least Yan Zihuai seemed a little more normal now.
"Shouldn't Miss Yan have refrained from disturbing her friend's rest?"
"The effects of the Soul-Gathering Pill from the Nether Spring are too potent. Absorbing all the medicinal power at once may damage the soul. I need to decide on the amount of medicinal power to unseal tomorrow based on your condition, Brother Wu."
"I'm in good condition, and I'll be fine even if I completely digest that pill."
"Should a patient listen to the doctor's advice?"
Yan Zihuai walked gracefully to his side, lifted his wrist with her soft hand, and placed three slender, fair fingers directly on his wrist. The soft, smooth touch made his heart flutter.
"Brother Wu's heart seems to be beating a little fast," Yan Zihuai said softly.
"You seem to be focusing on the wrong thing. How many days will it take me to digest that pill?"
"Nine days is not a number set arbitrarily. Only by completely digesting the Nether Spring Soul Condensing Pill on the ninth day can Brother Wu obtain the greatest benefits."
After freeing his hand from Yan Zihuai's grasp, Shen Xu said, "I know! But it's getting late, you should go back."
"I want to ask Brother Wu a question. If Brother Wu can answer me honestly, I will go back."
"Ask away!" Shen Xu looked at Yan Zihuai with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
"What does Brother Wu think of my relationship with Xiaorou?"
"Uh..." Shen Xu never expected Yan Zihuai to ask this question.
"More than friends, less than lovers."
"Furthermore, I have no prejudice against you; every brave person deserves respect," Shen Xu replied after a moment's thought.
Yan Zihuai smiled brightly, tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, bent down and gently kissed his cheek, whispering in his ear, "Master, see you tomorrow!"