A soft hand suddenly grabbed Lucian's arm.
"Young Master, let me go with you."
A gentle voice sounded.
Lucian turned his head and saw Lin Daiyu gazing sweetly at him, her beautiful eyes sparkling.
Today, Lin Daiyu wore a flowing blue silk gown with wide sleeves, vibrant and elegant.
Her slender figure resembled a willow tree swaying in the breeze.
Her slim waist and perfect curves were accentuated, and her knee-length skirt revealed straight, delicate legs.
Her fair, jade-like skin glowed, and she wore soft cotton boots, giving her a charming and gentle air, with a hint of cuteness.
Every day, she could show a different kind of beauty.
She truly was a treasure of this world.
This, indeed, could be considered Lucian's great fortune.
In her previous life, she was a peerless beauty, but frail and sickly, like a wilted flower.
How could such grace bloom?
But after coming to Lucian's side,
She obtained a powerful bloodline, transcended mortality, and even became one of his strongest heroes!
She was nearly a perfect woman.
Why "nearly," you ask?
Because—
"She's too calm, hahaha!"
Lucian couldn't help laughing.
Lin Daiyu: "...Young Master!"
The two arrived at the Red Pavilion.
Lucian rubbed his nose, still feeling the pain.
"Daiyu, you're too ruthless!"
He grumbled.
Lin Daiyu rolled her pretty eyes, looking proud as she said, "I didn't use much strength."
"If you had used force, would there be anything left of me?"
Lucian retorted, his face twitching.
"If you keep this up, it'll be husband-murder, not Young Master-murder."
His words carried a double meaning.
Lin Daiyu was sharp and immediately caught the undertone. Her delicate face flushed pink, and her gaze softened with shyness.
"We've arrived at the Red Pavilion. Let's go in," she quickly said.
Then she hurried into the building.
The Red Pavilion, now at Level 7,
Retained its elegant and tranquil interior design. The old-fashioned lanterns created a calming atmosphere.
Lin Daiyu leaned against the wall.
Perhaps because of Lucian's earlier remark, she remained silent.
But her flawless, beautiful face carried a faint blush. Her eyes shimmered like mist, occasionally stealing glances at Lucian.
Her combination of shyness and sweetness made Lucian feel somewhat overwhelmed.
"Only nine days left…"
Lucian took a deep breath to calm his heart.
He opened the summoning panel.
"Let's start with a 10-draw to cool off!"
Results:
"You obtained a pack of... sanitary pads."
"You obtained a box of rouge."
"You obtained a brush."
Nothing else.
Lucian sighed, switching to Advanced Summoning, and drew another ten cards.
Results:
"You obtained the [Flowing Rain Immortal Skirt]."
"You obtained the [Iron Boots]."
"You obtained Hero—Jia Yingchun!"
"You obtained Hero—Qin Keqing!"
The air inside the pavilion shimmered like ink-painted scrolls. Three glowing lights revolved around Lucian.
Suddenly, two brilliant golden beams erupted, startling him.
"What the...?!"
"Double Gold Legends?!"
Lucian's eyes widened. He rubbed his face to confirm what he saw.
"Is my luck on fire today?!"
Soon,
The images vanished, replaced by ethereal cries in the air.
"Master, you're like a wolf with ambition—so wild when you succeed."
A faint, sorrowful female voice said,
"And yet a fragile flower, like fleeting dreams of spring."
A woman materialized before Lucian.
She sat quietly in a chair, dressed in a red gown.
Her face was delicate and lovely, but her expression carried a faint sadness.
She had a slightly unkempt hairstyle adorned with two jade flower pins.
Her hair was long, spilling over her shoulders in soft waves, framing her porcelain-white face, where faint tear streaks still lingered.
"Yingchun," Lin Daiyu whispered. She hesitated, then stepped forward.
Jia Yingchun slowly recovered, absorbing the information flooding her mind.
After a while, she glanced around in astonishment before looking at Lucian.
"Young Master," she murmured. Her voice was soft but hoarse, as if she had just cried.
Lucian smiled warmly. "Don't worry. Welcome, Yingchun. You've come to my domain. There's no need to fear."
Lin Daiyu chuckled and stepped forward.
"Yingchun, when did you arrive here?"
Jia Yingchun's face brightened upon seeing Lin Daiyu, her anxiety easing.
"I don't know... They were going to marry me off to Sun Shaozu. I knew it was just an excuse to clear a debt. I cried in my room..."
"So it's that time," Lin Daiyu said softly, patting Yingchun's hand.
"Don't worry. With me and the Young Master, no one will bully you again."
Jia Yingchun stole a glance at Lucian, her cheeks tinged with red.
Though her heart was in turmoil, she felt a faint hope.
Being removed from the oppressive Jia Manor was undoubtedly good.
But what kind of person was this "Young Master"?
Watching the two beauties converse,
Lucian reviewed his notifications with a contented smile.
Not only had he summoned Jia Yingchun,
He'd also received a special reward for Qin Keqing—a Destiny Portrait!
[Qin Keqing's Destiny Portrait: "Dual Blessings"]
Type: Destiny Artifact.
Quality: Golden Legendary.
Effect: Enhances Qin Keqing, improving her attributes, skills, and bloodline.
Lucian's excitement soared.
The Red Pavilion was unlike ordinary summoning platforms—it focused on legends.
And today, luck had been kind indeed.
"Let's check out Yingchun's stats," Lucian said eagerly, pulling up her profile.