Being at Hogwarts, something's not right with this system.

That evening, after dinner, Lin Yu and Hermione went to the Room of Requirement again.

The entire Gryffindor community had grown accustomed to their frequent, mysterious disappearances.

No one ever asked them where they went again, why they weren't in the lounge or anywhere else.

It's best not to ask about or interfere in the affairs of a young couple.

Inside the house, where every request was granted, the two embraced tightly, kissing passionately.

Okay, except for not eating the forbidden fruit, we did everything else.

After all, the two were already a couple, and the entire Hogwarts faculty and student body knew about it.

It could be said that this is the most recognized and most open couple in the entire school, and many people are shipping them.

Even the professors quietly watched over her, their faces beaming with affection every day; it was so sweet.

The two precocious young lovers finally broke up.

Hermione licked her lips, her increasingly beautiful face flushed slightly, and looked at Lin Yu with tender and devoted eyes. She asked breathlessly, "Why haven't you advanced your cultivation yet? What are you hesitating about? You should advance first. I can catch up once the system gives me enough spirit stones."

They have been in a relationship for two months now, spending every day together. They secretly find opportunities to be alone together and cultivate together every day, either using spirit stones to improve their cultivation level or practicing the Great Evolution Heaven-Reaching Technique together.

Both his cultivation level and his spiritual sense have improved significantly.

Therefore, Hermione knew that Lin Yu already had enough spirit stones to advance to the tenth level of the Qi Refining stage.

After all, she accompanied Lin Yu to complete almost all the system tasks.

Many of these tasks are even directly related to her, or rather, to the role she was given by the system.

It's like Hermione Granger feeding Lin Wuji.

For example, Hermione, Xiao Zhao, and Granger helping Lin Wuji Yu, and Lin Wuji Yu helping Hermione, Xiao Zhao, and Granger.

Etc., etc.

Anyway, the mission content is often unpredictable, even Hermione has gotten used to it.

She also got to know many people, from Nalan Yanran to Xiao Xun'er, then to Medusa, and so on.

So Hermione persuaded Lin Yu, "Why don't you get promoted first? Then you can help me later."

Hermione knew that Lin Yu was wholeheartedly considering her feelings, which was why she hesitated for so long.

Lin Yu held Hermione's waist, the two of them facing each other close together, a distance they were already used to.

Unfortunately, it's not in negative distance yet.

Lin Yu frowned and said, "The reason I haven't advanced yet is because I still have a reward stored in the system that can directly raise my cultivation level by one stage. But I'm afraid that the tenth stage of Qi Refining is the Great Perfection, and the next thing to consider is Foundation Establishment. Once you reach Foundation Establishment, that reward will be useless. So why don't you advance to the tenth stage first? If you still want to cultivate to the Great Perfection after the tenth stage, you can make the most of that reward."

So there's another way: let Hermione advance to level ten first, and then Lin Yu will decide based on the situation.

Hermione shook her head and said, "You and I both know that you are the host of the system. The system is centered around you and gives rewards based on your specific situation, so of course you should improve your cultivation first. The better you are, the better we are, and the more we will receive."

Therefore, it wasn't just Lin Yu who was wholeheartedly considering Hermione's needs; Hermione also prioritized him above all else.

In fact, both of them knew that since they didn't know if the tenth level of Qi Refining was the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, the best solution was to let Hermione improve her realm first.

However, Hermione was unwilling; she disagreed with Lin Yu's decision, which led to the stalemate and Lin Yu's continued struggle and headache.

This wasn't a dispute, but rather a matter of mutual consideration, with each wanting the other to be promoted first.

Lin Yu looked at Hermione, and Hermione looked back at him, neither of them showing any intention of backing down.

Both of them are clearly intelligent and know how to solve problems, yet they would rather act foolishly than back down even an inch when it comes to each other's affairs.

They already possessed spirit stones capable of enhancing a person's cultivation, yet they remained inactive, preferring to keep the spirit stones stored in their Qiankun Rings.

"Hermione," Lin Yu said, pressing his forehead against his girlfriend's, "If the tenth floor is the Great Perfection, I can immediately claim the reward and catch up."

"What if not?" Hermione retorted. "Are you going to wait another month or two before catching up? I don't want to. You've always been ahead, and I'm used to following you. I don't want to. Besides, Lin Yu, if you don't reach the Great Perfection stage after the tenth level, can't you just collect the rewards and advance to the Great Perfection stage directly? Advancing two realms at once, isn't that better? That's the best priority. Once you reach Foundation Establishment, the system's rewards will be even greater, and I'll catch up quickly."

System: Doesn't anyone consider my feelings? Are people being so blatant about taking advantage of loopholes?

This is the crux of their ongoing argument.

Lin Yu hoped Hermione would advance first. If the tenth level of the Qi Refining stage was the Great Perfection, he could directly claim the reward without wasting spirit stones.

However, Hermione believed that if the tenth level of Qi Refining was not the Great Perfection, Lin Yu could advance to the tenth level first, then claim the reward to directly reach the Great Perfection, and then consider the Foundation Establishment issue.

She hoped that Lin Yu could establish his foundation as soon as possible, and she would have no regrets even if it meant wasting the reward.

What Hermione was concerned about was that if the tenth level of Qi Refining was not the Great Perfection, Lin Yu would have to save up spirit stones for a long time before he could advance to the tenth level.

Therefore, she hopes Lin Yu will advance first.

The two continued to look at each other, their eyes fixed on one another. Their refusal to compromise or back down was, in fact, a testament to how much they cared for each other.

The system, unable to bear it any longer, spoke in Lin Yu's mind, saying, "Host, if that reward is useless to you, you have two options: one is to transfer it to your closest lover (Hermione), and the other is to convert it into spiritual energy equivalent to the Great Perfection of the Qi Refining Stage. How about that?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yu's eyes lit up.

Hermione also heard the system's voice, because her fate was already intertwined with Lin Yu's, which is why she was able to hear the system's voice and its conversation with Lin Yu.

"Now you have nothing to worry about," Hermione said happily, cupping Lin Yu's face in her hands and giving him a sweet kiss. "Now you can prepare for your promotion with peace of mind, right?"

What could Lin Yu say? He looked at Hermione with a wry smile; she was even happier than he was.

Because he finally agreed to improve his cultivation level.

Because there are too many spirit stones needed to advance their cultivation level, they have been stuck on the ninth level for a long time.

Are we finally going to break through the shackles of the ninth level today?

"Sweetie, you improve your cultivation level first, and then help me improve, okay?" Hermione coaxed her like she was a child.

Lin Yu was both amused and exasperated. Clearly, his mental age was that of an adult.

But Hermione ended up coaxing him?

"Okay, I'll go first."