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

The door opened.

Su Yunbai stood inside the door, wearing only a single layer of clothing, his figure upright.

There were no lights on inside, only the faint moonlight filtering in from the window, outlining his sharply defined profile.

He calmly looked at Jiang Xiaowu, who was standing awkwardly at the door.

Jiang Xiaowu's heart was pounding like a drum, and she almost dared not look up at him.

She clutched the hem of her clothes tightly, her voice barely audible: "Young Master... I... I've finished refining the cultivation technique and the magical artifact..."

"Yes, I can feel it." Su Yunbai nodded. "Come inside and talk, it's chilly outside."

He stepped aside. Jiang Xiaowu took a deep breath, lowered her head, and quickly walked inside.

The door closed gently behind her.

The room became even quieter, with only the soft breathing of the two people audible.

"sit."

"What urgent matter is it?"

Jiang Xiaowu did not sit down. She stood in front of Su Yunbai, her body trembling slightly, but she forced herself to raise her head and look directly into his eyes.

Under the moonlight, her face was bathed in a soft glow, and her eyes held fear, shyness, but even more so, a resolute determination.

"Young master,"

"Xiao Wu's life was saved by you, young master. Everything Xiao Wu has—her martial arts techniques, her weapons, her place to live—was given to her by you, young master."

"Xiao Wu has no father or mother, and nothing of value except... except this relatively clean body. I really don't know how to repay the kindness of the young master."

As she spoke, her eyes reddened, but she didn't shed tears. Instead, she stepped forward and reached out to untie the belt of her coat.

"Xiao Wu is willing to dedicate everything to Young Master, to be a slave, a maid, to... to the man beside me, only asking that Young Master will not abandon her."

Her outer garment slipped down, revealing a thin undergarment underneath. The young girl's youthful yet shapely body trembled slightly in the moonlight, her skin dazzlingly white.

She closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling, awaiting fate's judgment, or rather, its blessing.

Su Yunbai looked at her quietly.

No immediate action was taken.

He could see her nervousness, her shame, her devotion, and that hidden depths within her!

Even she herself might not have fully realized... the anticipation.

It's not an expectation of wealth or power, but a longing for belonging to a strong and warm sanctuary.

"Have you thought this through?"

"Following me may not be a smooth road. I'm going to the North Sea battlefield, which is more dangerous than you can imagine. Besides, I already have someone else in my heart."

Jiang Xiaowu suddenly opened her eyes, a hint of sadness flashing across them, but it was quickly replaced by a deeper determination.

"Xiao Wu understands. Xiao Wu doesn't ask for a title or exclusive favor, she only asks to stay by your side and repay even the smallest debt. She is willing to follow you through thick and thin." Her tone was resolute. "As for the person in your heart... Xiao Wu dares not hope to replace her, she only wishes to have a small corner to stay in."

Having said all that, my intentions are clear.

Su Yunbai no longer hesitated.

He stood up and walked up to Jiang Xiaowu.

The girl's body tensed even more, and she held her breath.

Su Yunbai reached out, but instead of touching her, he picked up the coat that had slipped off and draped it back over her shoulders, pulling it closer.

"There's no need for that," he said softly, his fingers brushing unintentionally against her cold shoulder.

Jiang Xiaowu trembled and looked up at him blankly.

"I might have had other considerations at first when I helped you."

"But if you expect me to repay you in this way, then how am I any different from those bandits?"

"Young Master..." Jiang Xiaowu said hurriedly.

"Let me finish."

"If you are truly willing to follow me, not out of gratitude, but because you trust me and are willing to entrust your future to me, then I will naturally accept you."

He paused, then softened his tone: "As for the rest, things will fall into place naturally; there's no need for all this."

Jiang Xiaowu stared at him blankly, her eyes quickly filling with tears.

This time, it wasn't out of shame or fear, but because a warm current of respect and appreciation, which I had never experienced before, broke down my defenses.

The young master... did not look down on her, nor did he treat her as a plaything that he could possess at will.

"I...I really mean it!" she choked out, tears finally rolling down her cheeks.

"It's not simply about repaying a debt of gratitude... I... I don't know when it started, but seeing you, young master, makes me feel at ease, and I just feel... I just want to stay by your side forever..."

Her words were incoherent, yet more sincere than any carefully prepared speech.

Su Yunbai smiled.

This time it was a genuine smile, one that carried warmth.

He reached out and gently wiped away the tears on her face.

"That's good."

The warmth of her fingertips sent a shiver through Jiang Xiaowu's body. All the courage and inexplicable impulse she had been holding back all night finally burst forth at that moment.

She suddenly stood on tiptoe, closed her eyes, and kissed Su Yunbai's lips.

Clumsy, yet passionate.

Su Yunbai was slightly taken aback, then turned around and embraced her slender yet resilient waist, deepening the kiss.

The moonlight was silent, and the curtains fell.

(Detailed description omitted here)

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[Ding! Detected that the host and the high-quality potential binding partner 'Jiang Xiaowu' have achieved spiritual and physical fusion and are of one mind, meeting the conditions for formal binding!]

[Binding... Binding successful!]

[Congratulations, host, on obtaining your second bound Daoist partner: Jiang Xiaowu!]

[Binding rewards are being distributed...]

[1. One-time Intimacy Point Reward: 20000 points! (High-quality asset, worth the price!)]

[2. Jiang Xiaowu's Exclusive Reward: 'One Step to Immortality (No Side Effects)' Cultivation Card! Upon use, it grants immediate advancement to the early stage of Human Immortal, ensuring a stable foundation and eliminating any hidden dangers!]

[3. Jiang Xiaowu's Exclusive Reward: 'Gentle Breeze and Bright Moon' Set (Growth Type)! Includes: Gentle Breeze and Bright Moon Dress (Magic Robe), Bright Moon Ring (An offensive and defensive magic item), Gentle Breeze Hairpin (An auxiliary flight/concealment magic item).]

[4. Jiang Xiaowu's exclusive reward: "Taiyin Qingfeng Technique" (Mid-grade Earth Rank)! Perfectly suited to her physique and existing "Qingfeng Sensing Chapter," it allows direct access to the Heavenly Immortal Path!]

The reward has been sent to the system space; the host can use it for the bound object at any time.

[Current intimacy level: 6525 points (-13475 + 20000).]

[Ding! Loan fully repaid! Congratulations, host, you are no longer in debt! Current intimacy points: 6525!]

[System notification: Please continue to interact actively to gain more intimacy points and unlock more great items in the shop!]

As his consciousness slightly detached from the afterglow of some extreme pleasure, Su Yunbai looked at the system notifications flooding his mind!

Especially the sudden elimination of debt and the generous reward left me speechless.

This reward... is too generous!

20,000 Intimacy Points were directly credited to my account, along with a bunch of top-tier exclusive rewards!

He looked down at Jiang Xiaowu, who was fast asleep in his arms, exhausted and experiencing her first time, with tear stains still on her eyes but a slight smile on her lips.

This investment... the rate of return is simply outrageous!

but……

Su Yunbai suddenly thought of the "Gentle Breeze Sensing Edition" package he had just bought with a loan during the day, and his lips twitched.

"System, the cultivation dagger and bell I bought for her during the day... was it all for nothing?"

"You're just giving me a better set of exclusive cultivation techniques and magic weapons. Wouldn't that be a waste of 4500 points for me?"

[Ding! System notification: The package you redeemed during the day provided crucial prerequisites and emotional groundwork for successfully taking in, nurturing, and ultimately binding with the high-quality subject 'Jiang Xiaowu,' and its contribution was indispensable! It was not a waste!]

Furthermore, the exclusive cultivation technique "Taiyin Qingfeng Jue" awarded upon binding can be perfectly integrated with "Qingfeng Ganying Pian," allowing for rapid mastery and improvement, saving a significant amount of time in the learning curve. Weapons and armor can also be used as spares or gifted to others.

In conclusion, the host's investment was extremely wise, yielding a very high return! Please do not question the fairness of this system or the host's brilliant decision!