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

He watched the graceful figure disappear behind the moon gate, a slight smile curving his lips.

There was no firm refusal on the spot, nor was there a clear separation.

They panicked, ran away, and need to think things through.

This reaction was much better than he had expected.

In this era, the fact that she didn't condemn or sever ties in the face of such a sudden and direct confession speaks volumes.

There is ample time......

Now he has all the time and energy to wait for her, protect her, and let her see her own heart clearly.

[Ding! The target character 'Su Daji' has experienced a sustained and intense emotional fluctuation due to her confession to the host. Intimacy level +300.]

[Ding! The relationship has entered an ambiguous stage, unlocking a phased intimacy point gain, which will be automatically calculated daily based on interactions.]

[Current intimacy level: 1900 points.]

Su Yunbai glanced at the system interface.

Indeed, the acquisition of intimacy points is directly related to the depth of emotional interaction.

Confessing your feelings is a powerful move that yields significant benefits.

He turned around, his gaze fixed on Chaoge, and his eyes suddenly turned cold.

The poem was inscribed at Nuwa Palace... Judging by the time, the three demons at Xuanyuan Tomb should have received the decree and begun their actions by now.

His beloved older sister was the nine-tailed fox's first and most important target.

Previously, he could only watch helplessly, powerless to stop it.

Now?

Su Yunbai's mind stirred slightly, and a wisp of "love thread," invisible and intangible yet containing the ultimate tenderness and the ultimate sharpness, appeared!

Silently blending into the surrounding world, with him at the center!

It slowly enveloped the entire Marquis of Jizhou's residence, especially the direction of Daji's residence.

Love's threads can be gentle as silk, or they can sever all things.

What is being laid out now is a protective net.

Any malicious spirits spying on you, or evil spirits approaching!

They will all be immediately perceived, entangled, and even severed by this web of emotions.

The methods of a quasi-saint are silent and stealthy.

"Sister," he murmured to himself, with an undeniable resolve.

"I will protect you for the rest of your life. Those who dare to lay a hand on you, whether human, demon, or a high and mighty saint..."

He gently raised his hand, made a grasping motion towards the void, and then waved it away.

"They all have to ask me first."

A night breeze swept by, and he stood alone in the courtyard!

His figure was as straight as a spear, and there was no trace of the repression he used to have; he was reborn after breaking free from his cocoon!

A confidence and composure that dares to challenge the heavens.

Su Yunbai's gaze was deep as he turned and walked towards his room.

He needs to carefully plan how to utilize these initial 1900 points of intimacy, and... the more "benefits" that may be coming his way.

The system shop has more good items than just the three you start with.

……

the other side.

Daji slammed her door shut, leaned against it, and gasped for breath.

My face was burning hot, and my heart was pounding in my throat.

In the darkness, she covered her face, but those words echoed repeatedly in her ears.

"I like you."

"It's not a younger brother's affection for his older sister..."

"I want to be with you forever, have children, and grow old together..."

"Ah!" she cried out in embarrassment, burying her burning face in her hands.

What to do... what to do!

Why would Yun Bai suddenly say such things? And in such a... so embarrassing way! Where did he learn those words from? He's simply... shameless!

but……

She slowly slid down to the ground and hugged her knees.

But why, besides feeling ashamed and annoyed, is there also a little bit of... joy in my heart?

When he looked at me like that, when he said in such a firm tone, "I'll hold the sky up even if it falls," I felt an unprecedented sense of security...

And the comforting warmth and strength in his hand when he held mine...

No, no! I can't think like that! He's my younger brother! Even if we're not related by blood, we are in name only! What will my parents think if they find out? What will outsiders say?

She shook her head frantically, trying to shake off the images and words that were disturbing her peace of mind.

But the more she denied it, the clearer that angular, deep-eyed face became.

Eighteen years of getting along, those subconscious acts of protection, those silent companionships... I used to think it was just a deep sibling bond, but now that the unspoken understanding has been revealed, looking back, it all seems to have taken on a different hue.

She stood up, feeling agitated, walked to the window, and pushed it open a crack. The night breeze rushed in, slightly cooling the heat on her face.

Her gaze, however, involuntarily drifted towards the direction of Su Yunbai's courtyard.

What is he doing right now?

Are they still in the yard?

Could it be... that he's still thinking about what just happened?

The moment the thought crossed her mind, her face flushed again.

[Ding! 'Su Daji' has developed persistent feelings of longing and inner conflict towards the host. Intimacy level +50.]

[Ding! Emotional fluctuations continue; intimacy level +30.]

【…】

In the study, Su Yunbai, who was about to check the system shop, paused when he saw the occasional +10, +20, and +30 intimacy value prompts popping up on the interface. He then understood and a smile appeared on his lips.

It seems his dear sister won't be able to sleep tonight.

This feeling... isn't bad.

He composed himself and focused his attention on the system screen.

"Open the store."

The light screen swirled, revealing a dazzling list of items!

Clearly categorized: cultivation techniques and supernatural powers, spiritual treasures and elixirs, rare and precious materials, special items, cultivation infusion...

Prices range from tens of points to hundreds of thousands of points.

His gaze swept quickly across the area, finally settling on a few items that might be urgently needed at the moment.

【Insightful Eye (Beginner): Can see through illusions and directly perceive the true nature of things. It is extremely effective against illusions, transformations, and concealment. Requires 800 points to exchange.】

[Concealing Breath Technique (Quasi-Saint Level): Perfectly conceals one's aura, cultivation level, and origins; it is difficult for anyone other than a saint to see through it. Requires 1200 points to exchange.]

[Small Teleportation Talisman x3: Instantly teleport to a marked location within a thousand miles. 300 points/talisman required to redeem.]

Su Yunbai pondered for a moment.

The Eye of Truth must be replaced. It's a powerful weapon against demons and evil spirits skilled in transformation and seduction.

The breath-gathering technique is also required.

He is now a quasi-saint, and even if his aura is naturally revealed, it is easy to alarm some beings.

It's best to keep a low profile until the plan is complete.

Small teleportation spell, for later use.

"Exchange for the Eye of Truth, the Breath Concealing Technique, and one Small Teleportation Talisman."

[Exchange successful, consuming 2300 Intimacy Points.]

[Current intimacy level: -400 points.]

"Intimacy points can go negative?" Su Yunbai raised an eyebrow. It seemed the system allowed "overdraft," but there were definitely limitations or costs involved.

[Note: You are currently in a state of intimacy point debt, which will generate 'emotional interest' daily (based on the emotional fluctuations of the bound character). Please accumulate intimacy points as soon as possible to repay this debt.]

really.

However, Su Yunbai wasn't worried. With Su Daji as his "source of intimacy points," the debt was only temporary.

The exchanged items transformed into streams of light and merged into the body.

A cool sensation washed over my eyes, and my vision seemed to become clearer and more transparent!

At this moment, he looks like a mortal nobleman with some martial arts skills.

well.

Feeling the power he had just gained, Su Yunbai walked to the window and looked out to the far north beyond the Marquis's residence.

That's the direction of Xuanyuan Tomb.

"Come on," he said in a low voice, a piercing light flashing in his eyes. "Let me see whether your sorcery is more powerful, or my sword... is sharper."

The threads of affection trembled gently within his soul, emitting a silent sword cry.