"Ladies, everything will be fine in the future. The Young Master treats everyone well!"
Indeed, as loyalty increased, Chen Axiu now spoke up for Lu Li, and the gifts were indeed effective!
"Yes, the benefactor is indeed a kind person. We will remember the benefactor's kindness for the rest of our lives!"
"If my health is good, I am considering offering myself in marriage!"
The few women laughed, and Axiu walked out of the house.
At this moment, Lu Li was practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard. The second move of the Breaking Wave Seven Blades had become more and more proficient, but due to the limited spiritual power, after using the second move, Lu Li needed to consume a Qi-Gathering Pill and meditate to cultivate.
The courtyard door sounded, and Lu Li happened to be in the courtyard, so he went to open the door himself.
When the door opened, there was a young woman outside, seventeen or eighteen years old, with a beautiful appearance and a graceful figure. She seemed familiar, but Lu Li couldn't recognize her immediately.
"Miss, did you knock on the wrong door?"
With one sentence from Lu Li, Chen Axiu couldn't help but burst into laughter. Growing up in a bandit's den, she naturally didn't understand the etiquette of young ladies not showing their teeth when smiling.
At this moment, when she laughed, she revealed her snow-white teeth, which looked neat and attractive.
"You are... you are Axiu!"
"Young Master finally recognized me!"
Lu Li was also stunned. Used to seeing Axiu in men's clothing, now suddenly dressed as a woman, he really didn't recognize her at first. Upon closer inspection, he finally recognized her.
No wonder there's a saying in the Mulan poem, "Going out to see companions, companions are all amazed: traveling together for twelve years, not knowing Mulan is a girl."
Keeping loyalty in mind, Lu Li naturally praised Axiu in women's clothing.
Lu Li secretly checked the loyalty, and it had reached seventy by now.
Speaking of loyalty through conversation, isn't that impressive?
"Axiu, did you come here for something?"
After a round of compliments, Lu Li got down to business.
"Dad asked me to come and serve the Young Master. From now on, I will live here with the Young Master!"
Lu Li almost spurted out an old mouthful of blood. Chen Kang understood his thoughts. How could he not? But, you are the father, why are you sending your own daughter here to serve as a maid?
"Young Master, do you mind?"
"Where would that come from? Axiu, you're so beautiful. How could I mind? Come in quickly!"
If Lu Li dared to say he minded, his loyalty would surely plummet!
"There are still a few houses in the courtyard; you can pick any one you like. I'll continue practicing the sword!"
"Okay!"
At this point, Luo Xiao Zhao and Xiao Qing had already seen Axiu moving in. Luo Xiao Zhao quickly went to help Axiu tidy up, while Xiao Qing stamped her foot, showing that she didn't like having another girl in the courtyard.
Lu Li found it amusing, knowing her thoughts. How could a few girls hide anything from Lu Li's eyes?
Lu Li continued practicing his sword. There was no news from the City Lord's Mansion, and his second brother hadn't sent anyone over. Lu Li felt that he could take it easy for a few days.
With an ample supply of elixirs, he could now attempt a breakthrough. The cultivation base of the Fifth Stage Meridian Expansion was indeed too low. The Breaking Wave Seven Blades could only be used once. If he encountered a strong opponent in the future, he wouldn't be able to fight to the fullest.
In the evening, Xiao Qing had already prepared hot water. Seeing her preparations, Axiu came over to help.
"I'll do it; you don't need to help!"
"Xiao Qing, come over!"
Inside the room, with his keen senses, Lu Li could also hear the sounds from the courtyard. This girl needed a bit of discipline; otherwise, the backyard would become lively later on.
When Xiao Qing came in, Lu Li, as usual, pinched her face. This girl's face was really addictive to pinch.
"Are you angry?"
"No? Young Master, how could I dare to be angry? They are both martial practitioners, while I'm just an ordinary maid!"
Lu Li, without a good temper, knocked on the girl's head with his knuckles.
"Don't say you're not angry. You've already said it!"
"Young Master, please teach Xiao Qing martial arts! I beg you! Otherwise, Xiao Qing will pinch the Young Master's face every day. No, Young Master can pinch wherever you like!"
Lu Li glared at the girl, and Xiao Qing quickly lowered her head. Lu Li found that this girl was trying to squeeze out some tears.
She had quite a few tricks, learning all sorts of strange things from Madam Er. However, Lu Li didn't mind. In the end, no matter how many tricks this girl had, she couldn't escape Lu Li's grasp.
"If you want to learn martial arts, it's fine!"
"Ah, really!"
"Come, assume this posture, squat outside for half an hour!"
Lu Li struck a horse stance, and Xiao Qing tried hard to imitate. Then, she went to the courtyard to squat.
Looking at her appearance, Lu Li thought that if she didn't endure some hardships, how could she become a martial practitioner?
"Does Young Master want to teach Xiao Qing cultivation techniques?"
"Let's see how she performs!"
Chatting with Chen Axiu, while Axiu massaged Lu Li's shoulders!
In the evening, Xiao Qing actually endured half an hour in the horse stance, which surprised Lu Li. This girl unexpectedly had some perseverance. It was her first time doing the horse stance, and those who had done it knew how tough it was.
After finishing the horse stance, Xiao Qing sat directly on the ground, her legs trembling.
Lu Li helped her up and led her into his room.
"Young Master, can I start practicing martial arts now?"
"Silly girl!"
Lu Li knocked on her forehead and suddenly heard the distant sound of bells.
What's going on? The sun had set, and the sky was completely dark. Why would there be sudden bell ringing in the city?