After midnight, Yuchi crawled out from a river.
He had already broken through from the Mortal Realm to the Qi Cultivation Realm, and in this leap of realms, had condensed a small inner core the size of a grain of rice.
The surface of the inner core was smooth, just like a beautiful little pearl.
Luckily, Xun Xian didn't see it, otherwise, how could he explain?
Should he say it's not an inner core but a kidney stone?
Hiss, just thinking about it makes it hurt!
That's really too hard to bear.
During the breakthrough, the stagnant blood in the body was expelled, making his clothes dirty and messy.
He washed his body clean in the river, a handsome man emerging from the bath, and a wide smile appeared on Yuchi's face.
"My body is now several times lighter than usual, and my strength has increased a lot."
"Even though I still don't know how to use martial skills, with my cultivation as solid strength, there are few in the Mortal Realm who can rival me."
The feeling of having an inner core condensed in the body was quite pleasant, like gaining a second heart.
Just wait!
Wait until these couple of days pass, then I'll figure out the pattern of the gambling house, and find a chance to get back my gold and silver.
There's a lot of gold and silver in the gambling house, and once I take it out, I can recruit more disciples into the Ascension Gate.
By then, the speed of my cultivation will increase even more.
Why not do it?
...
Half an hour later, inside the bedroom, Yuchi felt a bit embarrassed.
To be honest, the breakthrough had made him forget about things at home.
At least, when he pushed open his bedroom door, he forgot there was still a Qi Yuan'Er inside.
It's undeniable that the elixirs are indeed powerful.
After taking the elixir, Qi Yuan'Er's body completely recovered, except for some blood scabs on her body that could be washed clean.
Overall, she looked like a very beautiful and gentle girl, with a soft waist, willow-like eyebrows, and an oval face, tender and soft in her classical attire.
But in her gentle and virtuous eyes, there were also traces of tears, her eyelashes trembling slightly, with tiny beads of tears.
Indeed, she had cried for quite a while.
Sigh, what a pity, if it weren't for the Qi Family's matters, this girl would have been his betrothed.
She smelled really nice, and surely tasted just as good.
But such is life, whether it's the ancient imperial families of past lives or some records in ancient books.
If a woman cannot find a suitable family, the consequences can be quite cruel.
Shaking his head, Yuchi temporarily set aside such thoughts.
It's all because of that old fool Qi Bai, really brainless, making the current situation a bit awkward.
"Young Master Wei."
Qi Yuan'Er looked at Yuchi as he walked in, her eyes filled with fear and gratitude.
Then, his gaze held a certain heat, as if her thin clothes couldn't shield her from it.
There was a feeling of being invaded…
She discreetly tugged at her clothes, her fair neck slightly flushed.
Somehow, there was also a hint of joy, at least her looks were still decent, and he was still interested in her!
Yes!
That's nice!
Thinking of this, she also held back her shyness, after all, she was still a girl from a good family, perhaps bolder would be better!
Thinking deeper, Qi Yuan'Er secretly scolded herself, "You ungrateful person!"
"The Young Master just gave me an elixir, a very precious one!"
"What am I hiding from him for?"
"I should be serving him well!"
Then Qi Yuan'Er blamed herself somewhat inexplicably and was about to kneel in front of Yuchi to salute.
Yuchi couldn't understand Qi Yuan'Er's thought process at all, quickly going up to help her.
Feeling her trembling delicate body and gratitude, Yuchi was helpless.
Oh girl, don't just kneel at the slightest thing, there are no suffragettes here but if there were, I'd get pounded to death with a single punch.
...
Quite some time passed.
After sipping her tea two or three more times, Qi Yuan'Er finally felt much at ease.
The young black-haired boy in front of her didn't get angry due to her imprudence, and his humorous words made her feel like a spring breeze.
But she always needed to leave, and she had no idea what kind of treatment awaited her when she returned.
Thinking about it still made her somewhat desperate.
Yuchi took a piece of paper out of his sleeve.
The paper and some personal items were placed by the riverside, staying dry while washing his body.
The paper unfolded, with a line of words and a stamp on it.
"Take a look." Yuchi gestured.
"Yes." Qi Yuan'Er nervously took it and upon looking, she seemed both tense and excited!
"Young Master, you went to the Qi Family?!"
"Yes, you have been expelled from the Qi Family residence, from now on you will stay in my Wei Mansion."
Yuchi could clearly feel her excitement, and with a smile, he added, "This is a contract I got from your father, effectively your indenture."
For Yuchi, the Wei Family was short-handed, and he had promised Qi Yuan'Er.
If there were private matters, he could help.
As it stands, Qi Yuan'Er definitely couldn't return to the Qi Family, or the consequences would be quite dire.
So under a "friendly" persuasion, that old rogue Qi Bai "voluntarily" signed this indenture contract.
This is Qi Yuan'Er's indenture contract, meaning Qi Yuan'Er now belongs to the Wei Family's assets.
What's the saying?
More helpers open more roads, more wives make more homes.
"I wonder what you think?" Yuchi asked with a smile.
"Thank you, Young Master!"
Qi Yuan'Er, with mixed emotions and tears gently wiped from her cheeks, felt a surge of gratitude.
If it weren't for those previous events, she would have been betrothed to the young man before her.
But with so much having happened recently, she was exhausted, worried and frightened.
If she didn't follow her father's arrangements, she truly might have been beaten to death.
And the other side?
The other side didn't hold a grudge, even helping her in the end, what a vast mind!
If with such a young man, she harbors any betrayal, it would indeed be deserving of a thousand cuts!
"Alright, stop crying, if people see they'll think I bullied you or something."
"Young Master…"
"And don't call me Young Master, call me Brother Yuchi."
Being called Young Master gave him a very "illusory" feeling.
Yuchi touched the girl's rain-drenched face, the texture was truly exquisite.
Smooth and silky.
Causing the girl some shyness while he spoke earnestly, "From now on you're at my Wei Family, you belong here."
"You don't have to worry about the past, and I suggest you change your name."
"When we discuss some matters tomorrow, I'll go to the government office to change your household registration, so you have no ties with the past."
A household registration is similar to an ID card from past lives, without it you could easily be mistaken for a vagrant.
So change your name too.
That way, you can start anew.
"Yes! Young Master… I mean, Brother Yuchi!" Qi Yuan'Er said, "After I think it over, I'll let you know!"
"Alright." Yuchi smiled, "So can you do arithmetic?"
"I know a bit!" Qi Yuan'Er clenched her small fists, an expression of fresh simplicity akin to a classical maiden.
"Not bad."
Having Qi Yuan'Er's help would definitely be excellent, at least she could assist in tallying many business figures.
It would be more time-saving to look at conclusions.
A socialite was not just a pretty face, she knew quite a lot.
"So do you know calculus?" Yuchi, in a moment of enthusiasm, asked the question.
"Calculus…"
What's that?
Can it be eaten?
The world has long suffered calculus.
Qi Yuan'Er's delicate brows slightly furrowed, her pale red lips looked somewhat dumbfounded.
Yuchi couldn't hold it in.
Seeing Qi Yuan'Er's silly expression, he leaned back on the chair, old face full of smiles.
Neither do I.