Traveling Between Two Worlds: From Bread for Maids to Fantasy Overlord

The sweet aroma of bread wafted through the air, the rich wheat scent mingled with a subtle sweetness, a irresistible temptation for someone who had been starving for a long time. The slave trader's disdain vanished instantly, his eyes fixed on the bag of bread in Huang Yiming's hand, his Adam's apple bobbing involuntarily.

In Black Wind Ridge, food is life itself. People fight tooth and nail for even hard cornbread, let alone this kind of dried food that exudes a rich aroma and looks excellent. In his eyes, this is a rare treasure, worth ten times more than coarse grains!

"What...what is this?" the slave trader asked stiffly, his previous arrogance gone, replaced by greed in his eyes. The surrounding refugees erupted in a frenzy, staring at the bread and swallowing hard, looking at Yang Xiu with envy.

Huang Yiming breathed a sigh of relief; there was hope! He feigned aloofness, weighed the bread in his hand, and said casually, "This is immortal rations. It's filling and strengthens the body, much more precious than ordinary grains. I'll trade five bags of this for her. Are you in?"

As he spoke, he took out four more bags of bread from his storage space. The five bags of white bread piled up in his hands were particularly eye-catching. The slave trader's eyes widened—five bags of such divine provisions were enough to feed him for more than half a month. In the food-scarce Black Wind Ridge, it was an astronomical price!

Yang Xiu stared wide-eyed at Huang Yiming, her eyes filled with disbelief. Was she, a down-on-her-luck maid, really worth exchanging such precious provisions for? Did this strangely dressed young man really intend to save her? The despair in her heart was gradually replaced by a glimmer of hope.

The slave trader stared at the bread, then glanced at Yang Xiu, quickly calculating in his mind: Although Yang Xiu is good-looking, she won't fetch a high price in Black Wind Ridge, and he'll have to feed her. Trading her for five bags of precious dry rations would be a huge profit!

"Yes! I agree!" The slave trader nodded hastily, afraid that Huang Yiming would change his mind. He shoved Yang Xiu aside and reached for the bread. "Give me the dry rations, and this maid is yours!"

Huang Yiming dodged to the side and said warily, "Untie her chains first, then I'll give you bread." Although the slave trader was unwilling, he could only grit his teeth and agree when he saw the bread. He took out the key and unlocked the chains on Yang Xiu's body.

The crisp sound of the chains hitting the ground seemed to strike Yang Xiu's heart. The shackles that had bound her for so long were finally broken, and her body went limp, almost causing her to fall to the ground. Huang Yiming quickly stepped forward to support her, his hands finding her cold and frail, which made his heart ache even more.

"Thank you... thank you, young master..." Yang Xiu's voice was weak, choked with sobs, tears streaming down her face—this was a rebirth after despair, a warmth she had never known before. She struggled to kneel down, kowtowing heavily to Huang Yiming, her forehead bleeding from the impact: "Young master, I will never forget your life-saving grace. I am willing to serve you as your servant for life, to be your ox and your horse to repay your kindness!"

Huang Yiming quickly helped her up, feeling a warmth in his heart. Looking at her obedient yet pitiful appearance, he secretly resolved to protect her. He handed the five bags of bread to the slave trader, who was overjoyed and ran away with the bread, afraid that Huang Yiming would change his mind.

The surrounding refugees swarmed around Huang Yiming, bowing respectfully and envying him for having such a beautiful and obedient maid, praising his kind heart. Huang Yiming outwardly maintained a cold and indifferent demeanor, but inwardly he was screaming: What a steal! This is incredible! Five bags of bread worth a few dollars, exchanged for such a beautiful and loyal maid—it's like a windfall!

Yang Xiu followed closely behind him, like a little animal that had found its home, obedient and docile. Even though her whole body ached, she tried her best to stand up straight and silently guarded him.

Just then, the system notification sounded, crisp and loud:

[Ding! The host has successfully redeemed the immortal servant Yang Xiu, triggering an exclusive mission: Settle the immortal servant and ensure his safety. Mission rewards: Storage space expanded to 5 cubic meters, basic survival supplies x1]

[Ding! Detected that the loyalty of the immortal servant Yang Xiu is 100%. Unlocked dual protection buff. When the host and Yang Xiu are close to each other, the defense will be slightly increased.]

Huang Yiming was overjoyed. Not only had he gained a well-behaved little maid, but he had also received a system reward—his storage space had been successfully expanded. Now he no longer had to worry about where to put his treasures. Looking at the docile Yang Xiu beside him, he couldn't help but smile. His path to success had finally officially begun.

But before this joy could last long, Yang Xiu suddenly turned pale and leaned weakly against her, saying in a soft voice, "Young Master, I'm so hungry..." Seeing her haggard appearance, Huang Yiming quickly took out a bag of bread, tore open the packaging, and handed it to her.

Yang Xiu took the bread and ate it in small bites, her eyes full of satisfaction, her gaze towards Huang Yiming becoming increasingly affectionate. Looking at her like this, Huang Yiming felt a warmth in his heart, but then, remembering the dangers of Black Wind Ridge, his brows furrowed slightly.

This place was teeming with refugees and rife with bandits, making it extremely unsafe to bring Yang Xiu along. They needed to find a place to settle down as soon as possible. He looked around at the dilapidated shack area before him, secretly planning his next steps.

[Ding! Host has completed an epic transaction, gaining a loyal fairy servant and expanded space, rewarded with +100 bragging points, and unlocking the title "Bread Immortal". It is suggested that the host quickly find a place to hide, lest the refugees and bandits target them, otherwise the little maid you just acquired will be snatched away, and you'll have nowhere to cry then.] The system's sarcastic commentary rang out on time. Huang Yiming rolled his eyes at the air, took Yang Xiu's hand, and walked deeper into the shack. The little girl's hand was cold and thin, yet she gripped his fingers tightly, showing extraordinary dependence, as if afraid that if she let go, her benefactor would disappear.

Looking at Yang Xiu's obedient appearance as she ate her bread in small bites, his heart melted completely, but on the surface he still maintained his superior air, coughed and said in a deliberately serious tone, "Eat slowly. From now on, follow me, and I guarantee you'll have food every meal, and no one will dare to bully you again." As soon as he finished speaking, his stomach rumbled at an inopportune moment, and the sound was particularly loud—he had been so busy showing off and saving people that he hadn't eaten a single thing since he transmigrated, and he was so hungry that his stomach was practically sticking to his back, creating a stark contrast.

Yang Xiu couldn't help but smile, the despair in her eyes completely vanishing, replaced by anticipation for the future. She took a small bite of bread, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Huang Yiming. [Ding! Major social disaster! Host's stomach is growling louder than a monster's; your aloof persona has completely collapsed. We suggest you find something to eat quickly, don't embarrass yourself in front of the little maid.] The system's comment made Huang Yiming blush. He awkwardly scratched his head, about to say something, when he saw Yang Xiu break off half a loaf of bread and hand it to him, whispering, "Young Master, you should eat too." Instantly, his heart overflowed with warmth, and he secretly resolved to gain a foothold in this other world and protect this little girl.