After the slave owners went bankrupt, they all wanted to keep me as a mistress.

She tilted her head back and drank the potion in one gulp. She felt the pain in her body slowly disappearing, and she no longer felt hot. She couldn't help but ask, "Master, did you forget to add something to the potion?"

"Hmm? What's mixed in?"

Mu Qiu looked puzzled, wondering if the great thunder spirit was referring to fusing two kinds of magic potions together.

Wow, as expected of a moon elf! And a fusion potion, that's high-level!

Then, he saw the voluptuous silver-haired elf shift her body slightly, as if nervous or expectant, and stammer, "It's...it's that kind of sow potion that makes me dependent on my master once I drink it..."

As she spoke the last few words, her voice became increasingly soft, almost inaudible.

"What do you think will turn into if you drink it?"

Mu Qiu frowned. What was she muttering to herself?

"No, it's nothing!"

Vera simply didn't have the courage to say the words "sow potion" out loud.

Although Mu Qiu had some doubts, he fully respected the other party's privacy and did not press for details.

He exchanged a full-length coat from the slave shop and threw it over.

"The contract is signed, change into these clothes, and we should get down to business."

Get down to business?

Vera took the clothes, and suddenly the images from the elf book that the merchant lady had sold her flashed into her mind.

After the noble and proud elven princess was defiled by humans, in order to subdue the unruly princess, the humans forced her to wear a dog collar and leash, dragged her to a public place, and then tore off her coat in the crowd, publicly executing the elven princess...

“No, don’t—!”

Vera's face paled slightly. As an elf, she couldn't imagine herself displaying such a filthy and disgusting appearance in public.

"what happened?"

As soon as Mu Qiu turned around, he saw the silver-haired elf girl suddenly pounce on him from behind, tightly hugging his arm. Her two heavy breasts pressed completely against his body, her face pale and her voice panicked: "M-Master, you won't make me suddenly take off my clothes on the road, will you?"

Why does it seem like this elf has more yellow junk in its head than he does?

Are there no more innocent and naive elf girls in the other world now?

Mu Qiu was somewhat speechless. He reached out and lifted Vera's cloak, which was about to slip off her shoulder, and asked, "Why do you think I bought you?"

Vera puffed out her ample chest and said confidently, "Of course, it's because I'm capable!"

"Hmm, it seems you have a clear understanding of your own position. I also hope you will be a capable adventurer."

Mu Qiu nodded, then suddenly felt something was wrong.

Is the "capable" she just mentioned the same as the "capable" he mentioned?

"An adventurer?"

Vera was stunned.

For an elven mage who is forbidden from magic to become an adventurer, what difference is there between that and suicide?

Could it be that……

"Do you have any questions?"

Mu Qiu had already planned how to train Vera. Of course, he didn't want to treat her like an ordinary maid, but rather to train her to become a professional. Professionals are expensive, and mages are even more expensive. With an elven mage like her who has unlimited potential, spending a few million gold coins shouldn't be a problem, right?

"You...you don't intend to banish magic from me?"

Vera stared at Mu Qiu in disbelief, her voice trembling almost imperceptibly, "You should be able to tell that I am a spellcaster. If I fully recover my magic power, the bond between me and this contract will be greatly weakened, and then..."

This is different from giving her gold coins. Even if an elf like her goes to the Adventurers' Guild to find a contractor to break the contract, she will probably be captured again before she even leaves human territory.

But if she regains her magic, it will be a different story. She can leave while her master is asleep, and then the million gold coins her master spent on her will be wasted.

Even... a weak human like her master, once she regains her magic, could completely...

However, Mu Qiu simply smiled gently, gazing clearly at the silver-haired elf opposite him.

"It would be a shame not to nurture such an excellent elven mage as yourself, wouldn't it?"

"And," Mu Qiu suddenly changed the subject, "you really want to go back to your hometown, don't you?"

"..."

The silver-haired elf girl pursed her lips, saying that it was impossible not to return to her hometown, but as a slave, she had no right to even dream of such freedom.

Mu Qiu seemed to know what she was thinking. He walked to the huge French window, gently swirling the amber wine glass in his hand, and his deep voice slowly rose.

"Only those who have left home can understand this feeling."

Vera was slightly taken aback.

Is the master perhaps the kind of noble young master who ran away from home?

"So... I won't keep you tied to my side forever."

Mu Qiu turned around and smiled at the elven girl opposite him:

"However, without power, it will be dangerous if you encounter bad people on the road. I hope you can stay for the time being. I will help you become stronger. Although I don't understand magic, I have money. I can hire the top professional mentors for you and provide you with the best equipment."

"You don't need to think of this as a free gift; you can think of it as a transaction."

Mu Qiu's expression was sincere.

"I'll help you become stronger, and you'll protect me."

"If I have the talent to become a mage, you must impart all the magic knowledge you possess to me."

"When you become strong enough to protect yourself, I will surely find a bodyguard to take your place."

Mu Qiu paused for a moment, his gaze calm.

"At that time, you can leave here at any time and return to your hometown."

Vera stared blankly at the boy in front of her, her heart filled with an indescribable shock.

So... so there really are people willing to help her so selflessly.

It wasn't until this moment that she finally realized... that her previous thoughts were completely wrong.

He wasn't after the banned book, nor did he want to bind her to his side for life; rather, he sympathized with her plight and genuinely wanted to help her.

He gave her a salary, the right to take leave, the right to retain her chastity, and even thoughtfully erased the shameful mark of slavery from her.

She was just a slave, but he always treated her as an independent person, not as an object, and gave her enough respect.

Is this... really just a hypocritical side of humanity?

Or--

Vera lowered her head, biting her lip tightly, her expression somewhat dazed.

"Alright." Mu Qiu gently pushed the elven girl aside, walked to the door and stood there. "Change your clothes, we should leave."

Five minutes passed quietly.

Just as he was about to gently urge her, a delicate fragrance wafted from behind him, followed by the soft voice of the elven girl.

"Master, I'm all changed."

Chapter Seven: The Council of Stars! Moon Festival Spirits, Connected by Blood!

Mu Qiu turned around, and when his gaze fell on Vera, he paused for a moment.

Vera's long, silvery-white hair was tied back with a simple ribbon, revealing her slender and graceful neck and pointed ears. The fabric of her clothes was crisp and fit her figure perfectly, outlining the full and perky curves of her chest and her slender waist that could be grasped with one hand.

When she saw her master's gaze fall upon her, the elven girl slowly draped the dark brown linen cloak with a hood over her shoulders.

The large cloak almost completely enveloped her in shadow, also completely concealing her alluring figure. The hood was pulled low, the shadow covering half of her face, revealing only her chin, lips, and a few strands of silver hair.

"suitable for you."

Mu Qiu praised sincerely, his eyes filled with pure admiration, without the slightest hint of disrespect.

Vera seemed unaccustomed to such a gaze, subconsciously pulling her cloak tighter around herself. Her pointed ears twitched slightly beneath her silver hair. She lowered her eyes, her fine silver eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings: "Thank you, Master."

"Let's go, let's leave here." Mu Qiu withdrew his gaze, his tone returning to its usual gentleness. "The outside world is where you belong."

Stepping out of the private room, Vera followed half a step behind Mu Qiu, a respectful distance a slave should maintain towards their master, but her back was ramrod straight, striving to preserve the last vestiges of an elf's dignity.

Outside the corridor, the auction house manager had been waiting for a long time.

"Your Excellency!"

The steward, beaming, trotted forward and handed over an exquisite wooden box inlaid with small magic crystals. Inside were several magical parchment scrolls and a small metal plaque engraved with Vera's name and the auction house's mark.

"All the formalities have been completed. Here is her identification tag and your purchase receipt. Please keep them safe."

"If the slave you purchased from this auction house accidentally escapes, with this certificate, all branches and headquarters of Chainball Auction House, as well as other organizations that cooperate with our auction house, will do their utmost to help you recapture the slave."

The manager spoke with a smile.

The Chainball Auction House belongs to the Chainball Merchant Guild and also owns more than a dozen slave arenas, making it a formidable force in the entire Orion Empire.

"Of course, if this happens, you will also need to pay us a small, insignificant fee."

Upon hearing this, Vera's delicate body trembled slightly beneath her cloak, and her face paled.

On this continent, once you become a slave, escaping that status is by no means an easy task.

There are a hundred ways to break the contract, but as long as the items that prove your slave status remain in someone else's hands, you can never clear your name of slavery.

Mu Qiu nodded slightly.

understood.

If he accidentally puts these two things in Vera's room, and she accidentally destroys them, she will be completely freed from her slave status, and no one will be able to call her a slave anymore... Is that what you mean?

Mu Qiu casually took it and tossed over a magic crystal card that he had prepared beforehand.

"Swipe your card."

The manager respectfully accepted the magic crystal card, placed it on a machine, and with a beep, one million gold coins were deducted from the card.

"Sir, please follow me. This is the VIP exit."

The steward courteously escorted them to the most secluded VIP exit of the auction house.

At the back door of the auction house, a luxurious carriage pulled by two exceptionally fine horses was already waiting.

The carriage was engraved with the emblem of the Chainball Auction House and intricate protective arrays. As the largest auction house in Radiant City, they were one of the top powers in the city.

The coachman was a taciturn middle-aged man wearing heavy knight's armor and a silver badge on his chest, clearly indicating that he was a silver-rank professional.

He respectfully opened the car door for Mu Qiu and asked in a deep voice, "Sir, where are you going next?"

"Go to the biggest potions shop around here."

Mu Qiu casually gave the order, while gesturing for Vera to go first.

Vera hesitated for a moment. She actually wanted to wait until her master went up first before sitting on his lap to show her loyalty!

But one cannot disobey the master's orders, especially in front of outsiders, as that would make the master lose face.

Thinking of this, she obediently lifted the hem of her robe and lightly jumped into the carriage.

After boarding the train, Vera looked around.

The carriage was very spacious, and the magic arrays on both sides appeared to be soundproofing arrays.

Could this be the carriage that nobles used for pleasure, as described in those books?

As the carriage traversed the rough road, he pressed the elven slave down into the seat, making "oh ho ho ho ho ho" sounds...

Ultimately, humans are just such despicable creatures!

Because they are so vulgar, human offspring are able to spread across the continent. It is simply unavoidable that noble and elegant elves cannot compete with vulgar humans.

Vera deeply agreed with the remarks made by the highly respected former dean of the college.

She once saw a seemingly cultured bard when she disguised herself as a human adventurer and gathered information in a tavern.

On the first day, they talked about truths, philosophy, the meaning of humanity and life in the tavern, and discussed those unknown historical secrets. On the second day, he came to a little human girl with a bottle of wine and asked if she wanted to sleep together.