Chapter 6: Assistant Yi Xian’er
“I really can’t take responsibility for you.”
He hadn’t slept with her, so what responsibility was there to take? Besides, it wasn’t in the script! Improvising wasn’t a good idea!
But seeing her stubborn expression, he felt obligated to explain.
“To be honest, I… I might become the live-in son-in-law of the Gold and Jade Chamber of Commerce soon.”
“What?!” She frowned, her eyes wide with surprise. “Live-in son-in-law?”
“Yes. You know how the Head Shopkeeper of the Gold and Jade Chamber of Commerce is suffering from a strange illness, right? Countless doctors have failed to cure her, but I can. The treatment involves… intimate dual cultivation. You understand what that means, right?”
He puffed out his chest, feigning pride.
“It means I’ll become her man, the master of the Gold and Jade Chamber of Commerce! Beauty and wealth, all in one go! I’m warning you, don’t try to sabotage me~”
His performance was convincing. If she hadn’t known the truth about his relationship with Ji Ya, she might have actually believed him.
“There’s no treatment that requires actual dual cultivation.” She snorted. “I’ve heard about Head Shopkeeper Ji’s illness. It’s true that dual cultivation with a Pill Master who possesses an Extreme Flame is the only cure. But it doesn’t have to be… intimate. You just need to prepare a medicinal bath. Both parties enter the bath, palms facing each other, and it simulates the energy circulation of dual cultivation.”
What?! He was stunned. She knows about that method?
“How did you know?”
She blinked. “I read about it in an ancient text. I was planning to propose this method to Head Shopkeeper Ji in exchange for some money.”
His eyes lit up.
Just when I thought there was no hope, a solution appears!
The recipe he couldn’t obtain from his Beautiful Sect Master was actually in Yi Xian’er’s possession!
Is this protagonist luck? Hell yeah!
He hugged her excitedly.
“Come with me! I’ll take care of you from now on! Oh, by the way, I haven’t introduced myself. I’m Yan Zhen! ‘Yan’ as in ‘flame,’ ‘Zhen’ as in ‘pure’! I don’t smoke or drink! I’m a model student!”
She was caught off guard by his embrace, her cheeks flushing. She was still naked, after all.
…
He led her out of the clinic, retracing their steps to the Gold and Jade Chamber of Commerce. He claimed his task reward along the way.
[Special Trump Card – You Wouldn’t Want…]
[Wife-Conquering Card. Upon activation, married women, or women with “wife” attributes, will completely obey Host’s commands for a short period.]
[Note: Effect is enhanced when combined with ‘Special Trump Card – Overlord’s Aura’. ]
— Hold on, System, isn’t this card a bit… inappropriate for the protagonist?
[Host, you misunderstand. A true protagonist must be adaptable and resourceful.]
— But I’m a pure and innocent child! This card doesn’t suit me at all!
[Ding! System scan indicates Host is not a pure and innocent child.]
— H-how dare you slander me!
As he argued with the system, he saw Ji Ya descending the stairs with her twin bodyguards, her appearance drawing the attention of many guests.
“Sister Ji Ya.”
He pushed through the crowd, approaching her.
She seemed relieved to see him, taking his hands, her voice laced with playful reproach. “Little Brother Yan Zhen, where have you been? I haven’t seen you all morning.”
He chuckled nervously. “I went for a walk.”
“And who is this young lady?” She tilted her head, her gaze curious as she looked past him at Yi Xian’er.
Yi Xian’er had changed into a cream-colored dress. Somehow, she had concealed her ample bosom, her neckline only showing a slight curve. A pale green sash cinched her waist, emphasizing her slenderness, making her appear taller.
She looked like a delicate, fragile beauty. But beneath her clothes lay a surprising… abundance.
Of course, the only one who had enjoyed this surprise, both in her past life and now, was Yan Zhen.
Her expression was neutral, her gaze indifferent, a stark contrast to her demeanor when they were alone in her room. It was as if her smile was reserved solely for him.
Ji Ya felt like she had seen this girl before.
“She… She’s…”
He hesitated, unsure how to explain. Yi Xian’er stepped forward, introducing herself.
“Hello, Sister Ji Ya. I’m Yi Xian’er.”
Yi Xian’er? Ji Ya froze, then a more familiar name surfaced in her mind: Queen of a Thousand Yins!
— This girl is the Queen of a Thousand Yins?! Wait, why is she here? Did she already know Little Brother Yan Zhen at this time?
“Little Brother Yan Zhen, you know her?”
He felt a twinge of guilt. “Uh, we just met. She’s a Pill Master, and quite skilled. She said she could be my assistant, to help you with your treatment, Sister Ji Ya.”
Yi Xian’er nodded, confirming his words.
“I’m one of the only two Pill Masters in Green Water Town. I’ve heard about Head Shopkeeper Ji’s illness. If you don’t mind, I’d like to participate in the treatment.”
Ji Ya suddenly felt a sense of unease. She pulled Yan Zhen aside, her voice hushed.
“Did you tell her about the treatment method, Little Brother Yan Zhen?”
He shook his head quickly. “No, she already knew. And she even knows the method that doesn’t require… intimate dual cultivation.”
“What?!” She nearly gasped, her heart leaping into her throat. “Is she really that skilled? She doesn’t look like it.”
“She’s alright.” He shrugged, his tone slightly dismissive. “I know about that method too. Using a medicinal bath instead of actual dual cultivation. But knowing the method is useless without the recipe. Without the recipe, we’re stuck.”
Huh? She blinked. “So… we still have to perform dual cultivation?”
He sighed. “Yes.”
Yi Xian’er’s claim of knowing the alternative method had initially excited him. But it turned out she didn’t know the recipe, rendering her knowledge useless. He had been so frustrated that he had almost considered stripping her naked again and… doing things to her.
Ji Ya was relieved.
She could have easily used other excuses to reject the alternative method, but not having it as an option was the best outcome.
She was just puzzled by his lack of knowledge.
Had Chen Xi withheld the information because she had sensed her willingness to perform dual cultivation?
Regardless, she needed to secure their relationship and their status first. In this life, she wouldn’t let him slip away.
“Then is there even a need for her help?”
Absolutely not, he wanted to say, but that would prompt Yi Xian’er to expose his earlier behavior.
She had actually recorded him groping her! She was indeed as cunning as described in the script!
“It can’t hurt to have an extra hand. If something unexpected happens, it might be helpful.”
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