Indeed, my own state is impeccable; clearly, everything is immaculate!
At that moment, Xiaozhao was leading Xiaoqing.
"Xiaoqing, what indecent thing did the young master make you witness?"
"I have no face to say!"
Xiaozhao pulled Xiaoqing aside, and the two girls whispered to each other. Then, a sudden exclamation from Xiaozhao was followed by both girls' cheeks blushing, resembling the effects of consuming alcohol.
"Prepare hot water, and, while you're at it, entertain the young master with idle chatter. As a penalty, both of you shall bathe me!"
Luli lounged comfortably in the bath, steam enveloping the air. The two girls attended to him, and Luli found himself increasingly fond of their service.
After bathing, Luli sat alone in the courtyard, his focus now on the system: 85 fierce points and four free lottery chances.
Without hesitation, Luli directly initiated the draw, making use of the free opportunities he had.
"Congratulations, host, on drawing a Qi-nourishing Pill!"
"Congratulations, host, on drawing a manual for the Leaving Heart Sword Technique!"
"Congratulations, host, on drawing another Qi-nourishing Pill!"
Luli sighed. Indeed, his luck was not exceptional. Previously, he had drawn the Pulse-Connecting Pellet and the Red Sleeve Knife, which might have been due to an explosion of luck.
"Congratulations, host, on drawing a Pulse-Connecting Pellet!"
"Again, a Qi-nourishing... wait, a Pulse-Connecting Pellet! Unexpectedly, it's a Pulse-Connecting Pellet!"
Luli held a nail-sized, red pill in his hand.
"I didn't expect my luck to be this good! Drawing another Pulse-Connecting Pellet."
Drawing a Pulse-Connecting Pellet was a significant event. Previously, Luli had become a warrior by relying on one to clear blockages in his meridians.
Now, holding another one, the medicinal power of the Pulse-Connecting Pellet was astonishing. Even if consumed by a warrior, it surpassed the effects of the best Qi Condensation Pills by far.
If Luli were to take it now, he was confident that breaking through to the fifth level of meridian connection would be a breeze. The potency of the Pulse-Connecting Pellet might even push him close to the threshold of the sixth level.
However, the greatest utility of this pill lay not in cultivation but in meridian connection - the opening of the meridians, the main arteries of the body.
One Pulse-Connecting Pellet could create a warrior, regardless of the original state of their meridians. In the eyes of many, especially ordinary people, the Pulse-Connecting Pellet was an absolute divine item.
Holding the Pulse-Connecting Pellet, Luli realized that its effects wouldn't be maximized if he consumed it himself.
Opening meridians and becoming a warrior was not the primary focus for Luli now. He gazed at his two maids.
"Xiaozhao, come over here!"
"Young master, what are you doing?"
"Today, Xiaoqing let me pinch her face. What reward will you give me? I want you to say it yourself!"
"I also want the young master to pinch my face!"
As Xiaozhao spoke, she leaned in!
"But I don't want to pinch your face. Think of something else!"
This girl was genuinely pondering. Luli stared at her intently, and his inner thoughts were like ripples.
"Young master, I really can't think of anything. Whatever you want, just do it!"
As Xiaozhao spoke, she even closed her eyes, as if ready for anything. It amused Luli. Although he knew what this maid was thinking, he didn't want to tease her further, afraid that it might lead to unexpected consequences.
"Well, I'll say it then. I want you to reward me by staying with me for the rest of my life, taking care of me. How about that?"
"This is not a reward. I already planned to stay with the young master for my entire life and serve the young master!"
"Silly girl!"
Luli tapped Xiaozhao's forehead with his finger, then suddenly held a red pill the size of a fingernail in front of her.
"Xiaozhao, eat this later!"
Luo Xiaozhao didn't hesitate and directly swallowed it, leaving Luli dumbfounded.
"Aren't you afraid it's poison?"
"How could the young master give me poison! Young master, this thing is strange; it melted as soon as it entered my mouth."
At this point, the effects of the Pulse-Connecting Pellet had already kicked in. Luli didn't dare to joke around anymore. Initially, he had planned to teach Luo Xiaozhao a cultivation method before letting her consume the pill. However, she went ahead and swallowed the Pulse-Connecting Pellet without him explaining, mistaking it for a joke.
"I'll teach you a sitting posture! Hurry, I'll guide the medicinal power for you!"
After saying that, Luli had already noticed Luo Xiaozhao's somewhat painful expression. This girl was truly daring, not knowing any cultivation methods, yet she swallowed the Pulse-Connecting Pellet, akin to swallowing poison. What's more, the situation was even more dangerous.
Luli directly infused his spiritual power into Luo Xiaozhao's body. However, through the clothing, the effect was not ideal.
Suddenly, Luli untied Luo Xiaozhao's waistband. At this moment, time was of the essence. Luli had already noticed Luo Xiaozhao enduring the pain.
At this time, Luli couldn't even think about what might happen if he were a step slower. He hurriedly removed Luo Xiaozhao's upper garment to allow his palms to connect directly with her skin, better controlling the flow of his spiritual power into her body to guide the effects of the Pulse-Connecting Pellet.
There, Xiaoqing witnessed the entire scene.
"Young master, you're too wicked, bullying Miss Xiaozhao! You actually stripped Miss Xiaozhao!"
"Shut up, go back to sleep, or I might bully you too later!"
Luli didn't have time to explain to Xiaoqing. At this moment, he needed to drive her away first before he knew what this girl might say, distracting him.
Xiaoqing pouted and hummed but still walked back to her room.
"Young master, if you want to bully me, just bully me!"
Xiaoqing muttered, and Luli, with his keen senses, naturally heard it, almost spitting out blood from the frustration. What do you mean by bullying you if I want to bully you?
"Young master, it feels so uncomfortable!"
Finally, Luo Xiaozhao couldn't endure it any longer, and her lips trembled as she spoke.
"Don't talk!"
At this moment, Luli was completely immersed in Luo Xiaozhao's body, guiding spiritual power and helping her direct the medicinal effects.
Luli couldn't afford any distractions now. If there was any deviation in guiding the medicinal power, the consequences would be unimaginable.
The potent effects of the Pulse-Connecting Pellet were extraordinary. Even without prior cultivation, Luo Xiaozhao
's main meridians were being opened one by one.
Though in discomfort, Luo Xiaozhao gritted her teeth and persevered. For Luli, any mishap involving Luo Xiaozhao would be a source of eternal regret.
As each meridian opened, Luli's hands on Luo Xiaozhao's back began to tremble. Guiding the medicinal power, Luli had already expended a significant amount of mental energy.
It was now deep into the night. Luo Xiaozhao's body had gradually stabilized, and Luli relaxed slightly.
The medicinal power had been mostly consumed. Unlike Luli, who had cultivated and opened some meridians, there was little remaining medicinal power in Luo Xiaozhao's body.
Withdrawing his hands, Luli's forehead was covered in beads of sweat. Luli felt completely exhausted; he couldn't even summon the strength to stand.
"Young master, it feels so uncomfortable!"
"Do you feel a swelling sensation in your body? Don't worry, that's the feeling of the meridians opening."
"I'll teach you a set of cultivation techniques. In the future, you can practice on your own!"
"Ah! Young master, did you say I can cultivate now?"
Suddenly turning around, Luo Xiaozhao's actions almost made Luli lose his composure.