Investiture of the Gods: Childhood Sweetheart Daji, Starting with Quasi-Saint Cultivation

Again.

Su Yunbai had become accustomed to the system's pervasive "sales pitches" and "debt collection."

However, the system's suggestion this time wasn't entirely wrong.

Jiang Xiaowu is currently a weak woman with no strength to even kill a chicken. It would indeed be dangerous for her to follow him to a place like Beihai.

Although I can protect her, I can't keep an eye on her all the time.

It's essential to give her some ability to protect herself.

Moreover, a vase maid?

That would be such a waste of the spiritual energy within her.

"Personalized customization package? How does customization work? Is it expensive?"

[Ding! Please provide basic information about the target (briefly) and desired direction (e.g., emphasis on attack, defense, agility, support, etc.). The system will generate 1-3 alternative plans and quotes based on the information.]

Su Yunbai recalled Jiang Xiaowu's situation!

The young woman possessed a pure and faint spiritual aura, seemingly sealed away. Her personality appeared resilient at first glance, and her reactions seemed quick as well...

"Target: Jiang Xiaowu. Desired direction... leaning towards lightness and agility, with a certain degree of self-defense and early warning capabilities, not too aggressive in the early stages. In addition, it would be best if it could resonate with the spiritual energy within her."

[Information received. Analyzing...generating a solution...]

Option 1: "Fluttering Butterfly Technique" (High-grade Yellow Rank) + Autumn Water Soft Sword (High-grade Mortal Weapon) + Cicada Wing Inner Armor (High-grade Mortal Weapon). This option emphasizes agile movement and light attacks, offering high synergy. Package Price: 2500 Intimacy Points.

[Option Two: "Gentle Breeze Sensing Manual" (Low-grade Xuan-rank fragment) + 2x Swift Wind Daggers (Top-grade Mortal Weapon) + Warning Bell (Special Magic Item). Focuses on perception, early warning, and instantaneous burst damage; extremely high synergy! Package Price: 4500 Intimacy Points.]

[Option 3: Basic Spirit Gathering Technique (no grade, best for building a foundation) + Non-attribute Protective Jade Pendant (low-grade magic item). Cheapest and most cost-effective, a steady approach, but slow to show results. Package price: 800 Intimacy Points.]

Su Yunbai glanced at it.

Option 2 is the best fit and also has an early warning function, which is good.

The price... 4500 points!

He checked his current intimacy level: -8975 points.

"System, I'd like to borrow another 4500 points."

[Ding! Loan successful. 4500 Intimacy Points awarded.]

[Ding! Successfully redeemed the 'Personalized Customized Package (Option Two)'. 4500 Intimacy Points consumed.]

[Host's current intimacy level: -13475 points (principal -8975, new loan -4500).]

[Daily Interest: 67.375 Intimacy Points. Host, you have successfully advanced to 'The System's Number One High-Quality Debtor,' with a considerable rate of interest accumulation. Keep up the good work!]

Su Yunbai automatically filtered out the system's "praise".

He now held several items in his hand: a cyan jade slip containing the "Qingfeng Ganying Pian" (Treatise on the Response of Gentle Breeze)!

Two daggers, thin as cicada wings and gleaming with a faint light, and a simple, small bronze bell.

Having obtained the items, he got up and left the room.

In the backyard of the inn, the guards were feeding the horses, checking their equipment, and talking in hushed tones.

Upon seeing Su Yunbai emerge, they all bowed in greeting.

"Is Miss Jiang settled in?" Su Yunbai asked the captain of the personal guard.

"Reporting to young master, hot water and clean clothes have been delivered, and the kitchen has been instructed to prepare meals."

Su Yunbai nodded and walked straight to Jiang Xiaowu's room.

Knock gently on the door.

"Who is it?" Jiang Xiaowu's voice, tinged with nervousness, came from inside.

"It's me, Su Yunbai."

The door opened quickly, and Jiang Xiaowu had already washed up and changed into a set of coarse cloth clothes provided by the inn!

Although she was simple, it only made her look more like a lotus emerging from clear water, pure and beautiful.

Her wet, long hair draped over her shoulders made her look less disheveled and more pitiful.

"Young master, please come in." She stepped aside.

Su Yunbai entered the room and closed the door behind him.

Jiang Xiaowu subconsciously took a small step back, her fingers gripping the hem of her clothes.

"Sit down, don't be nervous." Su Yunbai sat down at the table and pointed to the chair opposite him.

Jiang Xiaowu sat down as instructed, her eyes lowered, her heart beating a little fast.

Young master, what brings you here so late at night?

"Xiao Wu,"

"Since you are willing to follow me and be my maid, I cannot treat you merely as a decorative vase to serve tea and water."

Jiang Xiaowu looked up in confusion.

"This journey to Beihai is fraught with danger. You are powerless to protect yourself, and it will ultimately be inconvenient for you."

As Su Yunbai spoke, he placed the jade slip, dagger, and bell on the table.

"This is a beginner's cultivation method suitable for women, called the 'Gentle Breeze Sensing Chapter,' which focuses on perceiving the environment and the speed of movement."

"These two 'Swift Daggers' are sharp, lightweight, and easy to conceal. This 'Warning Bell' is worn close to the body; it will automatically ring as a warning if someone approaches maliciously or if danger approaches."

Jiang Xiaowu looked at the faintly glowing objects on the table!

They were completely stunned by what they saw as something extraordinary.

Cultivation techniques? Weapons? Magical artifacts? Young master... are you going to give these to her?

"Young master, this...this is too precious! I am unworthy of such a gift..." She hurriedly waved her hand, not daring to accept it.

"Here you go, just take it."

"To be my maid, it's not enough to just be pretty. You need to have the ability to protect yourself and even assist me at times. These things will allow you to quickly gain basic self-defense capabilities."

He looked into Jiang Xiaowu's eyes and said earnestly:

"I don't want you to be standing there helplessly next time we're in danger. Do you understand?"

Jiang Xiaowu's nose suddenly stung, and her eyes instantly reddened.

From childhood to adulthood, apart from her parents who died young, no one had ever cared for her like this, or even bestowed upon her such a precious cultivation item.

This trust and care touched her deeply, making her heart ache.

She stood up, took two steps back, and then bowed deeply and solemnly to Su Yunbai.

"Young Master's kindness is beyond my ability to repay! I will cultivate diligently and never let you down!" Her voice choked with emotion, yet it carried an unprecedented firmness.

[Ding! The target person 'Jiang Xiaowu' has greatly increased her favorability towards the host! Current favorability: 85 (Extremely grateful, respectful, willing to follow to the death)!]

[Notification: Your affinity level has reached the standard for official binding! Bind now? Binding will unlock the affinity point earning channel, accelerating loan repayment!]

"No rush," Su Yunbai mentally rejected the system's impatience.

A favorability rating of 85 indicates more gratitude and respect than genuine affection.

A bond requires mutual understanding, not just gratitude.

Get up.

"Place the jade slip between your eyebrows, concentrate your mind, and you will be able to obtain information about the cultivation technique. The method of using the dagger and bell is also mentioned in the technique. Familiarize yourself with it tonight, and starting tomorrow, I will have the captain of the personal guard take some time to teach you some basic self-defense techniques and qi circulation."

"Yes! Thank you, young master!" Jiang Xiaowu accepted the jade slip and items with trembling hands, as if holding rare treasures.

"Get some rest." Su Yunbai said no more and turned to leave the room.