Chapter 723

Chapter 723: Su Ziling

Wang Chen was not a do-gooder.

However, since his crossing to this world and having experienced two worlds, no matter how arduous and challenging it was, he had consistently upheld his values and beliefs.

There were many things that Wang Chen wouldn’t deliberately do.

But if he encountered something, he wouldn’t turn a blind eye or remain indifferent.

It was just three thousand spirit stones.

He could consider it a way to accumulate virtue and good fortune for himself!

After paying the middle-aged cultivator three thousand spirit stones, Wang Chen received a contract of servitude.

With this contract, Ziling would now belong to Wang Chen, her lives completely in his hands.

She would have no more ties to her gambling-addicted father!

Through this contract, Wang Chen learned that the girl’s surname was Su, and she was only seventeen this year.

During the entire process of the “transaction,” Ziling, as the party involved, did not utter a word, nor did she resist; she numbly signed the contract of servitude.

The three thousand spirit stones her father had just received had not even warmed up before they were forcibly taken away by the people from the gambling house.

“Leave me some, five hundred will do.”

The middle-aged cultivator smiled, his face pleading, “Just give me a little, three hundred is fine!”

“Get lost!”

The gambling house people were not polite at all and drove him out directly: “The remaining spirit stones must be repaid by the end of the month; otherwise, you know the consequences!”

A gambling addict who was reduced to selling his own children had little value in the eyes of the gambling house.

“Peh!”

As the middle-aged cultivator was thrown out, he suddenly changed his expression at the moment the door closed, spitting on the ground in anger, “What are you so smug about? When I make it big, I’ll tear down your Golden Hook Gambling House!”

In the next moment, he turned to Ziling, who had not left yet, and said, “Daughter, don’t blame your father for being cruel; this is for your own good. Following this Higher Steward, you’ll have a good life in the future, and don’t forget…”

Wang Chen stepped in front of Ziling, coldly staring at the man.

With his current cultivation level at Half-step Golden Core, the oppressive force he emitted was overwhelming. The middle-aged cultivator couldn’t bear it and immediately closed his mouth, retreating three steps in fear.

Then he hurriedly made his escape!

What a piece of work.

Wang Chen shook his head and turned back, handing the contract to the girl: “Here, take this. Live well.”

He was helping her out of kindness, not because he needed a servant or maid.

There was no need to keep this contract.

Ziling suddenly looked up, disbelief in her eyes as tears streamed down her face.

Wang Chen smiled, “You’re free now.”

However, the girl did not take the contract; instead, she knelt to the ground, respectfully giving Wang Chen three loud bows: “Higher Steward, I, Su Ziling, sincerely wish to serve you for a lifetime, without any complaints as a servant or maid.”

“If I go against this vow, may the heavens and earth punish me!”

She spoke with a resolute tone, her voice firm and unyielding.

Wang Chen felt a profound stir within him, sensing a deeply mysterious connection and bond with the girl standing before him.

It was as if some unseen force had borne witness to her solemn vow!

Wang Chen took a deep breath and extended his hand to help the girl to her feet. “In that case, you may stay with me for the time being.”

He had no idea what the future held for him, so how could he possibly offer her a lifelong promise?

If he were to let Su Ziling leave now, she would have no shelter, no means of living, and with her gambling-addicted father in the picture, her fate would likely be one of misery.

So he decided to see this act of kindness through to the end.

Su Ziling stood up, wiped away her tears, and flashed a radiant smile. “Thank you, Master.”

“Just call me Master.”

Wang Chen suddenly noticed how captivating Su Ziling looked when she smiled. Her previously plain features now carried a hint of spiritual resonance, and her entire aura seemed transformed.

However, the scar on her face significantly diminished her attractiveness.

Wang Chen’s spirits lifted. “Let’s go.”

He led Su Ziling away from Yingxian Town and crossed the river to another small town on the opposite bank.

There, he rented a suite at an inn.

The towns along both sides of the river beneath the immortal city were bustling and prosperous, making it difficult to find suitable accommodations in the crowded inns.

But once they crossed the river, the situation changed.

Wang Chen had already scouted the area earlier, so he knew what to expect.

Once settled, all he needed to do was wait for news from the Household Office.

During this waiting period, Su Ziling quickly adapted to her role as a maid, diligently serving Wang Chen every day by bringing him tea, making his bed, and handling all the household chores.

As a result, Wang Chen gradually grew accustomed to a life where everything was handed to him, and he found himself becoming increasingly dependent on her.

One day, Wang Chen returned from outside and summoned Su Ziling.

He handed her a jade talisman and instructed, “Drop a drop of blood on it.”

Though Su Ziling was puzzled, she did not hesitate. She pricked her fingertip with Earth Spike and let a drop of blood fall onto the jade talisman.

The crimson blood was instantly absorbed by the talisman, which then emitted a faint, lightly glowing light.

After a moment, the glow faded, and an ancient seal character appeared—“Shang.”

Huh?

Wang Chen was startled.

This jade talisman was specifically designed to test root bones. Since he had taken Su Ziling as his maid, he hoped she could keep up with him and improve her cultivation.

But he had not expected Su Ziling to possess a superior root bone.

Although the Haotian Realm had almost no mortals, and human cultivators were generally born with cultivation bones, superior bones were still exceedingly rare.

The issue was that Su Ziling, despite having a superior root bone, was only at the Qi Training seventh level.

And she was already seventeen years old!

However, considering her background, this made perfect sense.

In the vast world, filled with countless beings, many talents had been wasted throughout history. Who could say how many cases like Su Ziling’s existed?

Of course, this was good news for Wang Chen, as discovering it now was not too late.

He also determined that Su Ziling had a water affinity in the five elements, and he began to formulate a plan.

Then, Wang Chen took out a jade bottle and poured out a fragrant spirit pill, handing it to Su Ziling.

Su Ziling accepted it with a puzzled expression, cupping it in her hands. “Master, what is this?”

Wang Chen explained gently, “This is a Facial Restoration Pill. It should help eliminate the scars on your face.”

No girl wishes to be unattractive, and he believed Su Ziling would not like the scar on her face. That was why he had specifically purchased this Facial Restoration Pill during his outing.

This second-grade elixir was valuable, costing Wang Chen five thousand spirit stones.

It was meant to be a small surprise for her.