Yu Xian'er signed the contract of servitude without hesitation.
She didn't want to die; she wanted to live.
A month ago, Yu Xian'er had already chosen her own burial plot, planning to be buried on Peach Blossom Mountain, a hundred miles away, after her death.
Today was supposed to be the day she chose her burial clothes, but she heard that Zhang Guosheng, who was supposed to have died, had miraculously come back to life. After making inquiries from various sources, she confirmed that the person who brought Zhang Guosheng back to life was Shen Lang.
After seeing Shen Lang for the first time in the photo, she had an inexplicable feeling that Shen Lang was her destined one.
After hearing about Shen Lang's abilities, she had no doubts and even looked forward to it, hoping to live a new life by following in Shen Lang's footsteps.
After putting away the contract, Shen Lang said to Yu Xian'er, "Xian'er, give me your hand."
Yu Xian'er didn't know what Shen Lang was going to do, but she still obediently handed over her delicate hand.
Shen Lang gently held Yu Xian'er's hand and gave her the last ten years' worth of savings.
After transcending her life, Yu Xian'er, who was sensitive to all things, clearly felt that her life was continuing.
"Xian'er thanks you for saving my life, young master." Yu Xian'er bowed to Shen Lang with a slightly flushed face. She knew that from this moment on, her life belonged only to Shen Lang.
"No need to be so polite. Now that you've become my maid, it's my duty to extend your life," Shen Lang said with a smile. Then he stood up and said, "I should be going now."
Yu Xian'er also stood up and asked, "May Xian'er accompany you, young master?"
Shen Lang thought for a moment and didn't refuse: "That's fine, but what about Baiyun Restaurant?"
Yu Xian'er said, "Baiyun Restaurant announced its closure yesterday. Today, it is only open for you, young master. From now on, there will be no more Baiyun Restaurant, only Baiyun Manor."
"I see, no wonder I didn't see anyone else."
At this moment, the maid in red who had led Shen Lang and the others into the room ran out from behind the screen, knelt down, and said, "Please, Young Master Shen, take me in. Shuang'er does not want to be separated from Miss."
"???" Shen Lang looked at the red-dressed maid in confusion.
Yu Xian'er explained, "Young master, Shuang'er is my maid who has served me since I was a child, and we have a deep bond."
Shuang'er knelt down on the ground and said to Shen Lang, "Please, Young Master Shen, take me in. Shuang'er does not want to be separated from Miss."
Shen Lang investigated Shuang'er's information. Shuang'er was a maid raised by the Yu family since she was a child. She had served Yu Xian'er since she was three years old and was the only person Yu Xian'er could confide in. They were like sisters.
"Alright, we have plenty of houses anyway, so there's room for everyone." Shen Lang didn't refuse; he couldn't bear to separate the deep bond between the master and servant.
The moment Shen Lang pushed open the door, he instantly felt like he'd been slapped in the face.
At this moment, more than a dozen maids dressed in ancient costumes were kneeling at the door of the side room. When Shen Lang opened the door, they shouted in unison, "Please, Young Master Shen, take us in."
Yu Xian'er walked up to Shen Lang and smiled, "These are all orphans I adopted from all over the country. They grew up by my side since they were little."
Shen Lang rolled his eyes speechlessly and said, "Do you think Villa No. 1 can accommodate so many people?"
Yu Xian'er covered her mouth and smiled, then walked to the front of everyone and said in a gentle but unquestionable tone, "You may all get up. Baiyun Manor also needs someone to manage it. Young Master and I will occasionally return here in the future."
"Yes, Master." Upon hearing Yu Xian'er's words, everyone stood up.
At this moment, four maids stepped out from among the many maids, each dressed in ancient costume in green, red, yellow, and white respectively.
"We wish to stay by your side, Miss," the four maids said in unison.
Yu Xian'er shook her head and said, "From now on, I am no longer the eldest daughter of the Yu family, but just the young master's maid. You don't need to follow me and protect me anymore."
Shuang'er stood beside Shen Lang and explained, "Young Master, these four are the four ancient martial arts masters of the Yu family, sent by the Ancestor to protect Miss's safety. The one in green is called Chuncao, the one in red is called Xiayang, the one in yellow is called Qiuye, and the one in white is called Dongxue. Among them, Dongxue has the highest cultivation, reaching the late stage of the Earth Rank, only one step away from the perfection of the Earth Rank. Chuncao, Xiayang, and Qiuye are all in the middle stage of the Earth Rank, and can step into the late stage of the Earth Rank at any time."
Shen Lang was greatly shocked when he heard Shuang'er's explanation. He communicated with the little fairy in his mind: "Little fairy, didn't you say that there is no spiritual energy in this world and cultivation is impossible?"
The little elf replied, "Yes, Master. After the spiritual energy of this world was depleted, your ancestors found another shortcut and entered the Dao through martial arts. In your world, this is called Ancient Martial Arts. Although Ancient Martial Arts is powerful, there is no spiritual energy in this world, and the Heavenly Rank is the limit for Ancient Martial Arts practitioners. However, the combat power of Chinese Ancient Martial Arts is extremely strong. Compared with other cultivators of the same level, they can completely crush them in the early stages."
After hearing the little elf's explanation, Shen Lang felt relieved. After all, martial arts masters did exist in history and in reality, but there was a veil separating them from ordinary people. Ordinary people only knew that they were kung fu masters, but they didn't know what ancient martial arts were. Shen Lang was one of them.
"Then can I follow the path of ancient martial arts?" Shen Lang asked.
"Yes, ancient martial arts are suitable for all humans. However, the level of achievement depends on talent. But people in your world are very protective of their skills, so ordinary people can't access them," the little elf explained.
Shen Lang developed a great curiosity about ancient martial arts. With the system that allowed him to exchange cultivation points, he had no worries about running out of spiritual energy.
"Our mission in this life is to protect you, Miss. Please grant our request," the four shouted to Yu Xian'er.
Yu Xian'er looked at Shen Lang with a troubled expression.
Yu Xian'er also had feelings for the four people who had protected her since childhood. Although they weren't as close as her personal maid Shuang'er, they were still her guards who had protected her for ten years. She worried that Shen Lang wouldn't accept them.
At the same time, the group also looked at Shen Lang: "Please take us in, Young Master Shen. We are willing to serve you and Miss for the rest of our lives."
Shen Lang was currently investigating the information of these four people. He didn't want to put Yu Xian'er in a difficult position, but he also didn't want to leave any spies around him. Besides, he had also developed a fondness for talent. These four young Earth-rank ancient martial artists, despite the Yu family's training, couldn't hide their exceptional talent.
He discovered that although the men were guards of the Yu family, their true desire was to protect Yu Xian'er.
Shen Lang and Shuang'er walked to Yu Xian'er's side and said, "You can stay, but what I need is not the Yu family's guards, but my own. You can choose for yourselves."
Upon hearing Shen Lang's words, the four women exchanged glances, somewhat hesitant. The Yu family was the family that had raised and nurtured them; as Yu family guards, they were unwilling to be treacherous.
Yu Xian'er remained silent. She knew her place; she was now Shen Lang's maid, and she could only participate in, not make, Shen Lang's decisions. This was the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Sword Heart—it allowed her to always maintain a proper perspective.
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