Chapter 78: Xiaoqing's Decision (Part 2)

Ever since Axiu ingested those four elixirs, her cultivation has soared, and in just a few days, she is on the verge of breaking through the fourth realm.

This clearly demonstrates the formidable nature of servant cultivation, the extraordinary effects of those four elixirs. Moreover, considering that Axiu has only taken them for a few days, her future potential becomes increasingly formidable.

It can be said that servant cultivation is truly heaven-defying.

At this moment, Lu Li has come to understand why the prerequisite for servant cultivation is full loyalty. If loyalty is lacking, cultivating an extraordinary servant carries the risk of rebellion, leaving the host in a precarious position.

Servant cultivation can thoroughly transform the aptitude of a servant. Therefore, from the outset, a servant must be wholeheartedly loyal to the master.

As Lu Li gazes at Xiaoqing, contemplating the transformation of her aptitude, he realizes that it is indeed possible. However, the condition is that Lu Li must formally accept Xiaoqing as his servant, and she must achieve full loyalty.

Lu Li hesitates, genuinely hesitates.

Xiaoqing has followed Lu Li for quite some time, joining him on the same day as Xiaozhao. To say that Lu Li doesn't care about Xiaoqing would be insincere.

But precisely because he cares, Lu Li hesitates.

A maid is one thing; a servant is another. Does he truly want to accept Xiaoqing as his servant?

"Young Master, what are you thinking? Young Master, just give Xiaoqing a few of those elixirs!"

"I'm not refusing you, but as I said, sometimes gains require sacrifices. Let me put it this way: Young Master can give you the elixirs, but from now on, your life will no longer be in your hands!"

"I have always belonged to the Young Master. Everything is the Young Master's!"

"Are you sure? I'm not joking with you!"

Lu Li says this solemnly, as the nature of the servant system is such. Once someone becomes Lu Li's servant, their life is within Lu Li's control.

"Young Master, if you don't trust Xiaoqing, Xiaoqing is willing to dig out her heart for the Young Master to see!"

"Dig out your heart? Aren't you afraid of bleeding!"

Lu Li teases Xiaoqing for a moment, then suddenly stands up.

"Think it over yourself. I can give you the elixirs, but your fate will be in my hands from now on!"

Lu Li's words are not a joke; he is serious. Even though Xiaoqing is his maid, he doesn't want to manipulate her fate too much, giving her the choice.

Of course, even if Xiaoqing truly becomes his servant, Lu Li won't actually control her life. Being capable doesn't mean Lu Li will act on it.

In fact, aside from the system, there isn't much difference between servants and ordinary people. Otherwise, Lu Li wouldn't have given Xiaoqing the option to choose.

If servants were mere puppets, Lu Li wouldn't bother saying these words to Xiaoqing.

This system's approach to servants is surprisingly humane. Servants are nearly indistinguishable from ordinary people, and when Lu Li doesn't exercise the rights of a master, they are essentially the same as regular people.

Lu Li stands up, ready to leave. That's when Xiaoqing grabs hold of him.

"Young Master, Xiaoqing doesn't need to think anymore. Xiaoqing wants those elixirs!"

"Some decisions are lifelong. You really don't need to reconsider!"

Xiaoqing shakes her head, then nods.

"Xiaoqing won't reconsider. I have always belonged to the Young Master! Everything is the Young Master's!"

"Alright!"

Lu Li realizes that his consciousness has entered the servant system. Since Xiaoqing has made up her mind, let her become his servant! Even though he hasn't thought about how to treat his servants.

Becoming his servant, as long as the loyalty is full, Xiaoqing can take those four elixirs. Given Xiaoqing's potential, if she doesn't become a servant, she is destined to lead an ordinary life.

Since she is unwilling to be ordinary, Lu Li will make sure she becomes extraordinary. Changing someone's aptitude and, consequently, altering their destiny – how many people in the entire world can achieve this?

However, Lu Li's expression soon changes. It turns out there is a limit to the number of servants; just like demonic pets, during the Pulse Connecting Stage, he can only have two servants.

"System, can servants be dismissed?"

"Dismissal is not possible for servants with solidified loyalty. Servants with incomplete loyalty can be dismissed by consuming Fierce Valor Points, depending on the specific situation of the servant!"

"How many Fierce Valor Points do I need to dismiss Chen Kang?"

"Two hundred and sixty Fierce Valor Points are required!"

"Good grief, it's so expensive, I..."

Lu Li nearly curses out loud. It's not that he doesn't want to, but he's afraid of the system deducting Fierce Valor Points.

This system makes earning Fierce Valor Points so difficult, but spending them is ridiculously easy. It's full of pitfalls, pitfalls that deplete his Fierce Valor Points.

Chen Kang is only at the Pulse Connecting Stage Second Realm, yet dismissing him requires two hundred and sixty Fierce Valor Points. If his cultivation level increases in the future, the cost of dismissal may rise to several thousand or even tens of thousands.

It seems he needs to be cautious when recruiting servants in the future to avoid hiring those he can't afford to dismiss.

In his heart, Lu Li silently curses this system for being so frustrating, then accepts reality.

After careful consideration, Lu Li, using his consciousness, dismisses Chen Kang.

Chen Kang followed him to seek revenge for his daughter. Lu Li will help him fulfill this wish. Chen Kang is getting old, and he isn't really suitable as a servant; the young are more malleable.

As for warriors of Chen Kang's age, their prospects are already quite bleak. Moreover, ever since Axiu gazed at him with eyes full of admiration after reaching full loyalty, Lu Li hesitates to recruit male servants.

If a male servant looks at him with the same adoring eyes after reaching full loyalty, Lu Li would be covered in goosebumps, giving him the creeps.

Therefore, without any hesitation, Lu Li spends Fierce Valor Points to dismiss Chen Kang. Not afraid of ten thousand, just afraid of a single mishap; who knows what situation a male servant with full loyalty might bring. Lu Li doesn't dare to find out.

With his consciousness, Lu Li now accepts Xiaoqing as his new servant. The servant interface changes, Chen Kang disappears, and Xiaoqing takes his place.

Lu Li opens Xiaoqing's information and is shocked. Xiaoqing's loyalty is at ninety-seven.

Such a high level of loyalty, only three points away from full loyalty.

Lu Li carefully examines Xiaoqing, and her loyalty truly surprises him. Previously, Lu Li had whimsically wondered what Xiaoqing and Xiaozhao's loyalty would be if they became his servants.

Now, looking at that ninety-seven, Lu Li doesn't know why, but at that moment, he feels a bit moved.

A loyalty of ninety-seven is enough to show Lu Li's position in

 Xiaoqing's heart.

"Xiaoqing, I won't let you regret today's decision!"

Lu Li says in his heart. At this point, Lu Li is already considering how to raise Xiaoqing's loyalty to full.

"This girl's loyalty can be easily increased!"

Lu Li has a plan in mind. Having gained experience in cultivating Axiu's loyalty before, Lu Li is confident in cultivating the loyalty of a second servant.

"Young Master, may I receive the elixir now?"

"Elixirs aren't like candy! Rest assured, in a couple of days, I will provide it to you. Haste makes waste!"

"What is 'hot tofu'?"

"Uh..."

Luli chose not to explain, as the hidden implications in that statement were unfavorable.