48: Chapter 48 Luo Ling will follow him to the death for the rest of her life, with no second thoughts!

[Congratulations to the Shopkeeper for completing a transaction. Transaction price: 37 Spirit Stones. Received cultivation rebate of 7.4, received Contribution Value +1!]

[Cultivation: Qi Refining Stage 6]

[Progress: 77.1%]

Jiang Xuan was secretly delighted.

This client had been introduced by Ji Yanran; one had to admit, that Mortal woman who frequented the pleasure quarters really had some capability.

In these past few days, she had one after another brought him several wealthy clients.

After that male Cultivator left, Jiang Xuan immediately circled out from behind the counter and warmly greeted the woman in purple:

"I have kept you waiting, Fellow Daoist. May I ask what item you are looking for?"

The woman in purple stepped forward, folded her hands, and performed a proper bow as a Junior.

Her voice was crisp and melodious, like an oriole emerging from a valley:

"This Junior is An Luoling, the younger sister of A Xiang. Today, I have come specifically to thank you, Senior, for your great life-saving grace."

Jiang Xuan was slightly taken aback, and his mind suddenly cleared.

No wonder he had always felt she looked familiar; the contours of her face and the soft charm between her brows were at least seventy or eighty percent similar to A Xiang's!

It was just that A Xiang was a Mortal woman, with a soft, timid nature, exuding a ripened gentleness.

Whereas this younger sister had stepped onto the path of immortality, so her temperament appeared much more ethereal and quiet.

"So you are A Xiang's younger sister." Jiang Xuan looked her up and down, seeing that her eyes were clear and her aura steady.

He smiled and said, "Seeing that your expression is clear now, I presume that Heart Demon has been completely eradicated."

An Luoling looked up, her purple eyes shimmering with watery light, her tone filled with gratitude: "It is all thanks to the Spirit Pill bestowed by you, Senior!"

"Luoling is moved to tears by gratitude and is willing to lead your horse and hold your stirrup, Senior, to repay your great kindness!"

Jiang Xuan rubbed his nose, feeling a bit guilty in his heart.

He had just helped out on a whim back then, originally coveting A Xiang's gentle warmth; he hadn't expected it would lead to this beautiful female Cultivator sister coming to repay the favor in person.

However, he naturally had to maintain the demeanor of an expert on the surface.

He straightened his expression, put on an awe-inspiring look, and said, "Young lady, please dispense with the formalities."

"I felt an instant connection with your sister, and upon learning of her difficulties, I naturally could not stand idly by."

"It is inconvenient to talk standing at the doorway. Come, sit over here."

As he spoke, Jiang Xuan led her to sit by the tea table and reached out to pick up the pot of brewed Spirit Tea.

Who knew that An Luoling was quick-eyed and nimble-handed; like a startled little deer, she hurriedly stretched out her fair hands and snatched the teapot first.

"You are of such noble status, Senior; how could I trouble you to do it yourself? Let Luoling do it."

Her movements were gentle and skillful; she first poured the teacup in front of Jiang Xuan to seven-tenths full, then properly filled her own.

This cautious and thoughtful way of serving was exactly the same as her sister, A Xiang.

Jiang Xuan picked up the teacup and sighed in admiration inwardly.

These two sisters not only looked alike, but even this obedient way of serving people seemed to be carved from the same mold; they were very endearing.

An Luoling sat properly on the round stool, holding the teacup with both hands, and spoke softly:

"After I regained consciousness, my sister told me about many of Big Brother Jiang's benevolent deeds, so as soon as I came out of seclusion, I hurried to find you."

"Seeing you today, Senior is truly as my sister described: peerless in grace and of noble character."

Jiang Xuan felt physically and mentally refreshed, and laughed, "Stop calling me Senior every other word; it sounds quite distant."

"You and I are of similar age. If you are willing, just call me Big Brother Jiang."

An Luoling pursed her rosy lips, her earlobes slightly flushed with a touch of shyness, and she nodded obediently:

"Big Brother Jiang."

Jiang Xuan used his Divine Sense to probe her and, seeing that she was stabilized at Qi Refining Stage 3, asked casually:

"Then what are your plans for the future?"

"Are you preparing to go out for training, or to find a mountain to Cultivate in seclusion?"

Hearing this, two deep blushes instantly flew onto An Luoling's originally fair face, and even her slender neck was dyed a layer of pink.

She put down the teacup, her hands restlessly twisting the hem of her skirt, and spoke in a soft voice that nonetheless carried a sense of determination:

"I would like to... stay in the shop and be a handyman, willing to serve by Big Brother Jiang's side day and night."

"Pfft! Cough, cough..."

The mouthful of tea Jiang Xuan had just drunk nearly sprayed out; he stared at her, eyes wide in astonishment, his face full of disbelief.

Seeing this, An Luoling was frightened and hurriedly stood up, eagerly leaning forward, her eyes full of concern: "Big Brother Jiang, are you alright?"

"Did Luoling say something wrong, making things difficult for Big Brother Jiang..."

A rich fragrance of Chinese roses wafted towards him as she approached.

Jiang Xuan waved his hand, catching his breath, sniffing the faint fragrance at the tip of his nose, and looking at her pretty face stained with panic and sorrow, he asked in confusion:

"I am just... a bit shocked."

"How could you come up with such an idea that wrongs yourself?"

An Luoling's eyes turned red, her pearly teeth gently biting her lower lip, and she stood before him with a bit of restraint, her voice carrying a hint of sorrow:

"My sister said that Big Brother Jiang is a very good person who does not seek rewards, and you saved our sisters' lives."

"But she often laments her own background, saying that she is neither a Cultivator, and she has long since married and become a widow."

"Even if she wants to serve by Big Brother Jiang's side for a lifetime to repay your kindness, it is nothing but a pipe dream, for fear of attracting gossip."

She lowered her eyes, and crystal-clear teardrops hung on her long eyelashes, sliding down her fair cheeks.

"Luoling embarked on the path of cultivation under the guidance of a teacher at an academy since childhood, but I am dull-witted and have never been able to find the right method."

"A few days ago, I was anxious and suffered from Qi Deviation; if not for Big Brother Jiang's rescue, Luoling would surely have died and dissipated in the future."

"Therefore, it is both to fulfill my sister's wish and to repay Big Brother's grace of rebirth..."

Speaking to this point, she took a deep breath, her purple eyes gazing at Jiang Xuan, watery and full of affection and pleading:

"Luoling does not ask for any wages or status, only to be able to stay in the shop and pour tea and water by Big Brother Jiang's side day and night."

"As long as Big Brother Jiang does not dislike me, Luoling is willing to work like a horse or ox, with absolutely no divided heart!"

Before she finished speaking, her knees softened, and she was about to kneel in front of Jiang Xuan.

Jiang Xuan was quick-eyed and nimble-handed, hurriedly reaching out to support her.

His hands touched that slender arm, and he only felt a warm, soft, and smooth sensation in his palms.

He muttered in his heart, did these two sisters plan this together?

Why do they both like to play this scene of kneeling to repay kindness the first time they come to the shop?

He smiled helplessly: "Don't be in such a rush; I need to consider this matter carefully."

An Luoling stood firm with his support and nodded obediently.

Afterward, she stood quietly in front of him, her pair of clear, moist eyes, like purple glazed glass, staring at him without blinking, filled with anticipation.

Being stared at directly by such a delicate, beautiful woman, Jiang Xuan felt a bit uncomfortable.

He rubbed his chin and quickly calculated in his heart.

Keeping such an obedient, well-behaved, quiet, and beautiful younger sister by his side to pour tea and water seemed like a truly wonderful thing.

Currently, Su Yue was at a critical juncture in her cultivation, preparing for the Ascension Conference in a month and a half.

Although she could help look after things from time to time, it was not good to delay her from contemplating the Dao every day.

As for that girl Ye Baiyuan, she was obedient too, but her temperament was too lively and restless, like a bird that could not be kept in a cage.

Making her sit steadily behind the counter to watch the shop was harder than ascending to heaven.

And he had the System to rely on, so he didn't need to Cultivate in bitter seclusion like ordinary Cultivators, and he had a pile of miscellaneous tasks daily.

If he kept An Luoling in the shop and trained her from scratch, she would not only become a great hand at managing the shop in the future, but also an absolutely reliable confidante.

Along the way, he could also take care of A Xiang's affection; it was truly killing two birds with one stone!

Thinking of this.

Jiang Xuan met An Luoling's eager gaze and nodded: "Since you have this intention, I cannot reject your kindness."

"From now on, you shall stay in the shop and follow me."

Hearing this, a bright look of joy instantly bloomed on An Luoling's face.

Her originally dignified and quiet voice could not help but be tinged with a bit of cheerfulness and excitement:

"Luoling is fortunate in this life; thank you, Big Brother Jiang, for your favor!"

Speaking to this point, she suddenly restrained her smile, her expression became solemn, and she actually joined her two fingers together and pointed at the sky, saying seriously:

"Please rest assured, Big Brother Jiang; Luoling will surely follow you to the death in this life, with absolutely no divided heart!"

As soon as the words fell, the air around them rippled with a faint layer of Spiritual Qi.

Jiang Xuan raised an eyebrow; this girl was actually serious, she had directly made a Dao oath!

However, looking at this girl with ethereal temperament and excellent appearance before him, he was momentarily unable to laugh or cry.

Could this girl have injured her brain from the previous Qi Deviation, leaving some sequelae?

Why does she look a bit dazed, rushing to deliver her whole self into his hands?

But upon second thought, Jiang Xuan felt relieved.

In this man-eating world of cultivation, if one wants to climb up, resources, connections, backing, and Spirit Stones are all indispensable.

Even if one's natural talent is high, without background or resources, one will still find it difficult to move an inch, and could die and dissipate at any time.

An Luoling had stepped onto the path of immortality from a young age, so naturally, she knew better than Mortals how cruel the struggle at the bottom was.

Now that she had survived a great disaster, she was likely even more afraid in her heart.

Plus, A Xiang now had a close relationship with him.

This pair of sister flowers naturally wanted to hold onto his big thigh tightly and solidify this relationship completely.

Therefore, An Luoling's determined action today likely had much to do with A Xiang's instigation and instructions.

But it also required An Luoling to be completely willing herself, otherwise, no one could force her.

Jiang Xuan did not dwell on this topic, took a small jade token out of his Storage Pouch, and handed it over, saying gently:

"This contains the price labels for all the goods in my shop."

"Take it and study it more, memorize it as soon as possible."

"In the future, if I am not in the front, this counter will be left to you."

An Luoling received the jade token respectfully with both hands and nodded repeatedly in agreement.

Immediately, she released a wisp of Divine Sense to probe into it and began to memorize it with focused attention.

Whenever she encountered something she really didn't understand, she would look up and ask him for advice in a soft voice.

Only...

Jiang Xuan always felt that when this girl looked at him, her eyes were always shimmering with watery ripples, carrying a bit of an indescribable, delicate shyness.

Whenever their gazes met, she would quickly look away like a startled little rabbit.

Jiang Xuan secretly amused himself in his heart; it was likely that he was too handsome, and had captivated the young girl.