Chapter 1018: Chapter 129 Zhao Linger_5
Chapter 1018: Chapter 129 Zhao Linger_5
That day, Zhao Linger was engrossed in her cultivation when Liu Wenxuan suddenly burst in.
She quickly terminated her cultivation and stood up, saying, “Sister Xuan, were you looking for me?”
“It’s nothing, it’s nothing, have a seat!”
Liu Wenxuan walked over to Zhao Linger with a smile and sat beside her, striking up a casual conversation.
When the timing felt right, she suddenly asked, “Linger, what do you think of Zhao Yu?”
“Ah?”
Zhao Linger was startled and didn’t understand her meaning, so she tried to be as objective as possible, “He is very powerful, not only does he practice the art of talismans, but he is also an Artifact Refiner and Alchemist…”
“And most importantly, he loves you very much, Sister Xuan…”
“He thinks of you in everything he does…”
Hearing this, Liu Wenxuan also became emotional, “Yes, I am but a faded flower, and meeting Zhao Yu was truly a blessing from my past life…”
She never expected that a former little neighbor would grow to this extent – to even bring her, along with himself, to the Foundation Establishment Stage, and now he was even helping her to reach the Golden Core Stage.
“If you were asked to be Zhao Yu’s woman, would you be willing?”
Liu Wenxuan’s sudden question left Zhao Linger frozen on the spot, her heart first leaped with joy, followed by panic.
“Sister Xuan, I have never considered this, I’ve always been very conscious to keep my distance from him…”
She was somewhat afraid. She was actually quite satisfied with her life so far; it wouldn’t be long before she was promoted to the middle phase of the Foundation Establishment, and over the long term, she could potentially reach the Golden Core as well.
Now, Liu Wenxuan’s words made it seem as if she feared Zhao Linger might seduce Zhao Yu.
Seeing her reaction, Liu Wenxuan couldn’t help but laugh without words.
She shook her head and said, “I’m not trying to drive you away!”
“My upcoming Core Formation may take an uncertain amount of time, a year if quick, or three to five years if slow…”
“During this period, Zhao Yu cannot be without a woman by his side…”
“Ah?”
Zhao Linger was shocked yet joyful, feeling as though immense wealth had suddenly fallen into her lap. She almost couldn’t believe it, suspecting that Liu Wenxuan was testing her, and she dared not respond immediately.
“But… that Sun Lele…” Zhao Linger tentatively said.
Liu Wenxuan shook her head and said, “She is not someone you and I should discuss…”
“Ah, yes!”
Zhao Linger quickly bowed her head in acknowledgment. She had previously tried to probe about Sun Lele, but Liu Wenxuan had never explained.
Now, it seemed that Sun Lele’s status might even be above that of Liu Wenxuan herself.
Zhao Linger quietly noted all these details in her heart.
“You’ve been here for a year now; you haven’t forgotten your original purpose for coming here, have you?” Liu Wenxuan suddenly brought up the past.
“No…”
Zhao Linger nodded and said, “I originally came here with the idea of being a concubine, but I never expected that Zhao Yu wouldn’t take a liking to me…”
Liu Wenxuan nodded in satisfaction and said, “Zhao Yu cannot be without a woman by his side. After I enter seclusion, I’m somewhat uneasy about him…”
“So, I want you to accompany him during this time…”
“Ah this…” Zhao Linger was surprised, unable to understand Liu Wenxuan’s logic.
According to normal women’s thinking, who would want to introduce another woman to their man’s side, isn’t that increasing a rival?
Unless…
She suddenly realized that Liu Wenxuan, with Zhao Yu’s interests completely at heart, was willing to do something that might harm her own interests.
Perhaps, that was why Zhao Yu liked her so much?!
Zhao Linger thought reflectively.
Liu Wenxuan continued, “If you are wholehearted and do not betray Zhao Yu, I can assure you, I will help you break through to the Golden Core Stage within thirty years. How about it?”
With her imminent Golden Core formation and the strong confidence in her heart, Liu Wenxuan believed that with her Golden Core Stage level progress, combined with Zhao Yu’s expertise in the various arts of immortal cultivation, helping Zhao Linger reach the Golden Core Stage would be more than feasible.
“I agree!”
Zhao Linger nodded eagerly, afraid that Liu Wenxuan might change her mind.
The chance to become Zhao Yu’s woman was something she was longing for, better at least than her current status as a maid.
“Very well, from now on, we’re truly good sisters!” Liu Wenxuan said, embracing Zhao Linger with a laugh.
The two women hugged and talked about many things, throughout which Liu Wenxuan was all smiles, while Zhao Linger blushed.
From this, it was apparent that their conversation was about matters not fit to be seen or heard by others.
Given Liu Wenxuan’s wholehearted devotion to Zhao Yu, it was highly likely she was instructing Zhao Linger on how to serve Zhao Yu comfortably.
Before entering seclusion, Liu Wenxuan had informed Zhao Yu about her initiative in approaching Zhao Linger.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yu was slightly surprised, but he accepted it nonetheless.
“Since this is your arrangement, I won’t say much. After you enter seclusion, I’ll have her come over…”
“That’s good, I was worried that you wouldn’t want to accept her because of me…” Liu Wenxuan said with a smile, then kissed him goodbye and took off on a cloud.
As Liu Wenxuan ascended into the clouds, Zhao Linger’s heartbeat quickened.
“Is it finally my turn?”
She felt uneasy, thinking about how she should meet Zhao Yu and what to say.
Who knew, just as she was incredibly conflicted, Zhao Yu took the initiative to find her.
“Brother…”
Zhao Linger bowed her head in greeting.
Although nominally Zhao Yu’s maid, she had rarely seen him; thus, upon reuniting, she could only address him as ‘Brother.’
“Second Miss, are you finding it comfortable here?” Zhao Yu asked casually.
Zhao Linger was overwhelmed with embarrassment. “Brother, don’t tease me. I am no longer the second young lady of the Zhao family…”