After Lin Xingluo followed Xu Ming and moved into the inn.
Xu Ming arranged a room for Lin Xingluo.
At first, Lin Xingluo thought Xu Ming would do something to her.
Lin Xingluo had even prepared herself for all sorts of things.
In Lin Xingluo's heart, she didn't really care anymore.
She really didn't care anymore.
After her father died, Lin Xingluo originally wanted to do everything in her power to help the Star Snow Sect manage the overall situation.
But Lin Xingluo finally discovered that the people of the Star Snow Sect only had themselves in their hearts.
They were only thinking about themselves in everything they did.
There was no sense of sect honor in their hearts at all.
Let alone a sense of sect honor.
They even sold themselves out, selling out the Star Snow Sect.
In fact, these people had already found a way out.
And they just wanted to earn even greater benefits for themselves before they left!
But it didn't matter anymore.
Her father was already dead.
Her mother, whom she had never met, had long since stopped recognizing her.
As for the sister she had only heard about in rumors, she did want to meet her.
But not long ago, Lin Xingluo had already severed contact with Xue.
This also meant that the rumor about the Snow Country was not false.
In fact, the main purpose of the Snow Country's seclusion this time was to cut off contact between herself and Xue.
It was a very obvious thing, and the Snow Country had succeeded.
That is to say.
In this vast world, she no longer had any relatives.
Lin Xingluo had not considered suicide.
But the shackle on Lin Xingluo's foot showed that her suicide was impossible.
Suicide?
How could she commit suicide?
Whenever she was determined to commit suicide, there would be a piercing pain.
But this kind of pain would not kill Lin Xingluo.
For Lin Xingluo, death was already a luxury.
Forget it, let it be.
Being someone's maidservant was just being someone's maidservant.
Being played with by others was just being played with.
It didn't matter anymore.
"Crack."
Just as Lin Xingluo was feeling disheartened and planning to accept everything about herself.
The door opened.
Xu Ming walked into the room.
Looking at this handsome young man walking into the room, the only thing Lin Xingluo felt fortunate about was that the person she was serving looked decent.
Not to mention his personality.
At least he didn't look so annoying.
"Eat something."
Xu Ming walked up to Lin Xingluo and placed a plate in front of the girl.
On the plate was a bowl of noodles.
This bowl of noodles looked very good, and the braised beef on top exuded a fragrance that made people's appetite invigorated.
Lin Xingluo glanced at Xu Ming, then looked at the beef in front of the bowl.
Lin Xingluo pursed her lips tightly, looked at Xu Ming with a dazed expression, and asked a very straightforward question that Lin Xingluo had always wanted to ask:
"What is Young Master thinking?"
"What do you mean, what am I thinking?" Xu Ming was stunned for a moment, not knowing what this girl was talking about.
"I mean" Lin Xingluo pinched her fingertips, "I am already Young Master's slave, shouldn't Young Master be doing something to me?"
"."
Xu Ming looked at Lin Xingluo, speechless for a moment.
If you said this girl's thoughts were dirty, they were indeed quite dirty.
She even seemed to have prepared herself for something, preparing to be violated.
But, if you said this girl's thoughts were normal, then this girl's thoughts were also quite normal.
Because if a person was bought, and she was a very beautiful person, then any normal person would definitely do something to her.
Not to mention spending such a large sum of money.
Moreover, she grew up in the Western Regions Demonic Sect.
No matter how the Star Snow Sect nominally maintained neutrality and did not seem like a demonic sect.
But in such a place, and since the Star Snow Sect was classified as a demonic sect, she must have seen some of the things those demons did.
"Don't worry, for now, I don't plan to do anything to you."
Xu Ming said to Lin Xingluo.
"Young Master doesn't plan to do anything to me?" Lin Xingluo blinked her eyes, wondering if she had heard wrong.
You bought me over, isn't it just to do something to me?
Isn't it just to exchange me for some benefits from the Snow Country?
To be honest.
If Xu Ming wanted to do something to Lin Xingluo, then Lin Xingluo might feel better in her heart.
At least no matter what, the things he wanted to do to her were all predictable.
She had some psychological preparation for the things he wanted to do to her.
But he suddenly said that he wouldn't do anything to her.
This kind of unknown made Lin Xingluo feel more fear.
"That's right, I really don't plan to do anything to you."
Xu Ming actually knew what this girl was thinking.
"When you were following us before, you must have heard the conversation between me and Mr. Lu. Although I don't know why Mr. Lu bought you, Mr. Lu said that you have some value to me, and this sentence must be true.
It's just that Mr. Lu is not the kind of person who would sacrifice another person for one person's value.
If there are no accidents, Mr. Lu should want to save you.
Mr. Lu also knows that in my hands, you actually don't have anything, and you won't encounter anything.
Because Mr. Lu knows my character.
But if you are bought by someone else, then what you will encounter is not clear.
In any case, it's definitely not a good thing.
But.
I think Mr. Lu saved you, there must be another plan, it's just that Mr. Lu has been unwilling to say it."
"."
Lin Xingluo lowered her head and remained silent.
"I haven't introduced myself yet, let me introduce myself, my name is Xu Ming, from the Martial Country of the Central Plains, Mr. Lu is a gentleman from the White Deer Academy."
"."
In fact, Lin Xingluo had already known the other party's identity.
Because when Lin Xingluo was walking behind them, they didn't hide anything at all.
"But Miss Lin, I didn't save you for no reason."
Xu Ming said to Lin Xingluo.
"It's a very simple thing, that is, from now on, you are my maidservant. Although I won't do anything to you, if Miss Lin, you want to regain your freedom, then return to me the same value as a celestial weapon.
Or, in other words, it's thirty thousand high-grade spirit stones for a half-celestial weapon.
In that case, I will grant Miss Lin her freedom.
Of course, I am not one to leave you without compensation.
In our Wu Kingdom, even purchased slaves receive a monthly salary.
From now on, your salary will be one high-grade spirit stone per month.
" After saying that, without waiting for Lin Xingluo to refuse—and she had no way to refuse—Xu Ming turned and walked out of the room.
Just as Xu Ming was about to return to his room, Lu Xiaoliu was already waiting in front of his door.
Looking at Xu Ming, Lu Xiaoliu smiled and said, "I thought you would just let Lin Xingluo go."
"Mr. Lu has already heard our conversation?" Xu Ming asked.
"Of course," Lu Xiaoliu said openly and honestly. "I was eavesdropping at the door just now, heard everything clearly."
As he spoke, Lu Xiaoliu smiled and said, "Originally, I wanted to hear if you would do anything to her, act like a beast, but I didn't expect that you are even worse than a beast, Junior Nephew Xu.
Such a beautiful girl, and you didn't even lay a hand on her!"
"..." Xu Ming didn't want to pay attention to what Lu Xiaoliu was saying.
After spending so many days with Lu Xiaoliu, Xu Ming had already developed the habit of listening to Lu Xiaoliu's words selectively.
"Alright, alright, I'm not joking anymore." Seeing Xu Ming like this, Lu Xiaoliu felt bored.
"But I am really curious, why would you do this, Junior Nephew? Why not let her go? If you're not letting her go, you're still making her your maid and paying her a salary."
Lu Xiaoliu asked curiously.
"Firstly, this is a maid that Mr. Lu gave to me, so I already have the right to dispose of her."
Xu Ming explained to Lu Xiaoliu one sentence at a time.
"Secondly, the reason why I still took her as a maid is just to give her hope."
"Give her a little hope? What do you mean by giving her a little hope?"
Lu Xiaoliu was a little confused by what Xu Ming said.
"It's very simple. In my opinion, this Lin Xingluo already has some thoughts of wanting to die.
No matter what, she is the daughter of the sect leader of a major sect.
She must have been born with a silver spoon in her mouth, pampered and spoiled.
How could she endure such humiliation, being sold as an object?
If it weren't for that anklet, she would have died countless times.
First of all, if I let her go, how long do you think she could live, Mr. Lu?
She is just a Golden Core Realm cultivator. In front of others, she is a walking treasure, her value is equal to that immortal weapon.
It can be said that if I had let her go on the first day, she would have fallen into the hands of others on the second day. And what kind of treatment would she have suffered? It would definitely be worse than death.
And if I shelter her by my side, then why?
To me, she is not a friend, and I have no obligation to take care of her, let alone protect her all the time.
Moreover, she must understand one thing: in this world, it is a world of the survival of the fittest.
Even if she was in the Demon Sect at the time, even if so many people protected her at the time, and her father doted on her so much, that all belongs to the past.
Her future destiny needs to be fought for by herself.
And if I always treat her as my maid and let her stay by my side, then for her, what is the difference between this feeling of losing freedom and death?
In comparison, I will give her some thoughts, give her some hope, and let her think about what she should do.
In any case, for a person, it is always better to have thoughts than to have no thoughts.
Many times, it is just that little thought, just that little hope, that is enough for people to hold on to and regain a new life.
Similarly, it is also to make her pay off the money I spent.
After all, no matter what, Mr. Lu, you exchanged her for the price of an immortal weapon.
If I just let her go like this, wouldn't I be losing out?"
"..."
Listening to what Xu Ming said, it was indeed quite reasonable.
That's indeed the case.
What Xu Ming said was all right.
And everything Xu Ming did was actually within Lu Xiaoliu's expectations.
If it were said that his junior nephew acted like a saint, acted like a good person.
Whether it was letting Lin Xingluo go or treating Lin Xingluo as a friend, Lu Xiaoliu would have felt somewhat disappointed.
Because it was a very simple matter.
In this world, no one owes anyone anything.
Since she had already been bought by Xu Ming, then she would definitely have to exert a certain value.
Otherwise, why would she be able to be reborn?
And only in this way, after she can understand her value and create her value, can she continue to gain a foothold in this world.
Without experiencing these things, Lin Xingluo will never grow up.
"Alright, alright, what you said makes sense, I won't say anything to you, anyway, she belongs to you, you can do whatever you want to her."
Lu Xiaoliu waved his hand and turned to leave.
Looking at Lu Xiaoliu's back, Xu Ming couldn't help but sigh.
He really didn't know what Mr. Lu was thinking.
Moreover,
What exactly is Mr. Lu's relationship with Lin Xingluo? Is it just because he feels sorry for her?
But this matter will only be known in the future, anyway, it will slowly be revealed.
Early the next morning, when Xu Ming woke up, the first thing he saw when he opened his eyes was Lin Xingluo standing in front of him.
Xu Ming saw Lin Xingluo holding a basin of water and slowly said to Xu Ming: "Master, I'm here to serve you with washing up."
Listening to Lin Xingluo's words, Xu Ming felt a little unaccustomed to it for a while.
But soon, Xu Ming remembered what he had said at the time.
"Okay."
Xu Ming nodded without refusing.
Xu Ming sat upright on the bed.
Lin Xingluo somewhat clumsily wrung out the towel and then wiped Xu Ming's face.
When Lin Xingluo was wiping Xu Ming's face, she felt a little nervous in her heart.
For the young girl, this was the first time in her life that she had served someone else.
After washing up, Xu Ming was about to put on his clothes, but Lin Xingluo was already standing by his side.
"Xingluo will serve master with changing clothes."
Xu Ming arranged a room for Lin Xingluo.
At first, Lin Xingluo thought Xu Ming would do something to her.
Lin Xingluo had even prepared herself for all sorts of things.
In Lin Xingluo's heart, she didn't really care anymore.
She really didn't care anymore.
After her father died, Lin Xingluo originally wanted to do everything in her power to help the Star Snow Sect manage the overall situation.
But Lin Xingluo finally discovered that the people of the Star Snow Sect only had themselves in their hearts.
They were only thinking about themselves in everything they did.
There was no sense of sect honor in their hearts at all.
Let alone a sense of sect honor.
They even sold themselves out, selling out the Star Snow Sect.
In fact, these people had already found a way out.
And they just wanted to earn even greater benefits for themselves before they left!
But it didn't matter anymore.
Her father was already dead.
Her mother, whom she had never met, had long since stopped recognizing her.
As for the sister she had only heard about in rumors, she did want to meet her.
But not long ago, Lin Xingluo had already severed contact with Xue.
This also meant that the rumor about the Snow Country was not false.
In fact, the main purpose of the Snow Country's seclusion this time was to cut off contact between herself and Xue.
It was a very obvious thing, and the Snow Country had succeeded.
That is to say.
In this vast world, she no longer had any relatives.
Lin Xingluo had not considered suicide.
But the shackle on Lin Xingluo's foot showed that her suicide was impossible.
Suicide?
How could she commit suicide?
Whenever she was determined to commit suicide, there would be a piercing pain.
But this kind of pain would not kill Lin Xingluo.
For Lin Xingluo, death was already a luxury.
Forget it, let it be.
Being someone's maidservant was just being someone's maidservant.
Being played with by others was just being played with.
It didn't matter anymore.
"Crack."
Just as Lin Xingluo was feeling disheartened and planning to accept everything about herself.
The door opened.
Xu Ming walked into the room.
Looking at this handsome young man walking into the room, the only thing Lin Xingluo felt fortunate about was that the person she was serving looked decent.
Not to mention his personality.
At least he didn't look so annoying.
"Eat something."
Xu Ming walked up to Lin Xingluo and placed a plate in front of the girl.
On the plate was a bowl of noodles.
This bowl of noodles looked very good, and the braised beef on top exuded a fragrance that made people's appetite invigorated.
Lin Xingluo glanced at Xu Ming, then looked at the beef in front of the bowl.
Lin Xingluo pursed her lips tightly, looked at Xu Ming with a dazed expression, and asked a very straightforward question that Lin Xingluo had always wanted to ask:
"What is Young Master thinking?"
"What do you mean, what am I thinking?" Xu Ming was stunned for a moment, not knowing what this girl was talking about.
"I mean" Lin Xingluo pinched her fingertips, "I am already Young Master's slave, shouldn't Young Master be doing something to me?"
"."
Xu Ming looked at Lin Xingluo, speechless for a moment.
If you said this girl's thoughts were dirty, they were indeed quite dirty.
She even seemed to have prepared herself for something, preparing to be violated.
But, if you said this girl's thoughts were normal, then this girl's thoughts were also quite normal.
Because if a person was bought, and she was a very beautiful person, then any normal person would definitely do something to her.
Not to mention spending such a large sum of money.
Moreover, she grew up in the Western Regions Demonic Sect.
No matter how the Star Snow Sect nominally maintained neutrality and did not seem like a demonic sect.
But in such a place, and since the Star Snow Sect was classified as a demonic sect, she must have seen some of the things those demons did.
"Don't worry, for now, I don't plan to do anything to you."
Xu Ming said to Lin Xingluo.
"Young Master doesn't plan to do anything to me?" Lin Xingluo blinked her eyes, wondering if she had heard wrong.
You bought me over, isn't it just to do something to me?
Isn't it just to exchange me for some benefits from the Snow Country?
To be honest.
If Xu Ming wanted to do something to Lin Xingluo, then Lin Xingluo might feel better in her heart.
At least no matter what, the things he wanted to do to her were all predictable.
She had some psychological preparation for the things he wanted to do to her.
But he suddenly said that he wouldn't do anything to her.
This kind of unknown made Lin Xingluo feel more fear.
"That's right, I really don't plan to do anything to you."
Xu Ming actually knew what this girl was thinking.
"When you were following us before, you must have heard the conversation between me and Mr. Lu. Although I don't know why Mr. Lu bought you, Mr. Lu said that you have some value to me, and this sentence must be true.
It's just that Mr. Lu is not the kind of person who would sacrifice another person for one person's value.
If there are no accidents, Mr. Lu should want to save you.
Mr. Lu also knows that in my hands, you actually don't have anything, and you won't encounter anything.
Because Mr. Lu knows my character.
But if you are bought by someone else, then what you will encounter is not clear.
In any case, it's definitely not a good thing.
But.
I think Mr. Lu saved you, there must be another plan, it's just that Mr. Lu has been unwilling to say it."
"."
Lin Xingluo lowered her head and remained silent.
"I haven't introduced myself yet, let me introduce myself, my name is Xu Ming, from the Martial Country of the Central Plains, Mr. Lu is a gentleman from the White Deer Academy."
"."
In fact, Lin Xingluo had already known the other party's identity.
Because when Lin Xingluo was walking behind them, they didn't hide anything at all.
"But Miss Lin, I didn't save you for no reason."
Xu Ming said to Lin Xingluo.
"It's a very simple thing, that is, from now on, you are my maidservant. Although I won't do anything to you, if Miss Lin, you want to regain your freedom, then return to me the same value as a celestial weapon.
Or, in other words, it's thirty thousand high-grade spirit stones for a half-celestial weapon.
In that case, I will grant Miss Lin her freedom.
Of course, I am not one to leave you without compensation.
In our Wu Kingdom, even purchased slaves receive a monthly salary.
From now on, your salary will be one high-grade spirit stone per month.
" After saying that, without waiting for Lin Xingluo to refuse—and she had no way to refuse—Xu Ming turned and walked out of the room.
Just as Xu Ming was about to return to his room, Lu Xiaoliu was already waiting in front of his door.
Looking at Xu Ming, Lu Xiaoliu smiled and said, "I thought you would just let Lin Xingluo go."
"Mr. Lu has already heard our conversation?" Xu Ming asked.
"Of course," Lu Xiaoliu said openly and honestly. "I was eavesdropping at the door just now, heard everything clearly."
As he spoke, Lu Xiaoliu smiled and said, "Originally, I wanted to hear if you would do anything to her, act like a beast, but I didn't expect that you are even worse than a beast, Junior Nephew Xu.
Such a beautiful girl, and you didn't even lay a hand on her!"
"..." Xu Ming didn't want to pay attention to what Lu Xiaoliu was saying.
After spending so many days with Lu Xiaoliu, Xu Ming had already developed the habit of listening to Lu Xiaoliu's words selectively.
"Alright, alright, I'm not joking anymore." Seeing Xu Ming like this, Lu Xiaoliu felt bored.
"But I am really curious, why would you do this, Junior Nephew? Why not let her go? If you're not letting her go, you're still making her your maid and paying her a salary."
Lu Xiaoliu asked curiously.
"Firstly, this is a maid that Mr. Lu gave to me, so I already have the right to dispose of her."
Xu Ming explained to Lu Xiaoliu one sentence at a time.
"Secondly, the reason why I still took her as a maid is just to give her hope."
"Give her a little hope? What do you mean by giving her a little hope?"
Lu Xiaoliu was a little confused by what Xu Ming said.
"It's very simple. In my opinion, this Lin Xingluo already has some thoughts of wanting to die.
No matter what, she is the daughter of the sect leader of a major sect.
She must have been born with a silver spoon in her mouth, pampered and spoiled.
How could she endure such humiliation, being sold as an object?
If it weren't for that anklet, she would have died countless times.
First of all, if I let her go, how long do you think she could live, Mr. Lu?
She is just a Golden Core Realm cultivator. In front of others, she is a walking treasure, her value is equal to that immortal weapon.
It can be said that if I had let her go on the first day, she would have fallen into the hands of others on the second day. And what kind of treatment would she have suffered? It would definitely be worse than death.
And if I shelter her by my side, then why?
To me, she is not a friend, and I have no obligation to take care of her, let alone protect her all the time.
Moreover, she must understand one thing: in this world, it is a world of the survival of the fittest.
Even if she was in the Demon Sect at the time, even if so many people protected her at the time, and her father doted on her so much, that all belongs to the past.
Her future destiny needs to be fought for by herself.
And if I always treat her as my maid and let her stay by my side, then for her, what is the difference between this feeling of losing freedom and death?
In comparison, I will give her some thoughts, give her some hope, and let her think about what she should do.
In any case, for a person, it is always better to have thoughts than to have no thoughts.
Many times, it is just that little thought, just that little hope, that is enough for people to hold on to and regain a new life.
Similarly, it is also to make her pay off the money I spent.
After all, no matter what, Mr. Lu, you exchanged her for the price of an immortal weapon.
If I just let her go like this, wouldn't I be losing out?"
"..."
Listening to what Xu Ming said, it was indeed quite reasonable.
That's indeed the case.
What Xu Ming said was all right.
And everything Xu Ming did was actually within Lu Xiaoliu's expectations.
If it were said that his junior nephew acted like a saint, acted like a good person.
Whether it was letting Lin Xingluo go or treating Lin Xingluo as a friend, Lu Xiaoliu would have felt somewhat disappointed.
Because it was a very simple matter.
In this world, no one owes anyone anything.
Since she had already been bought by Xu Ming, then she would definitely have to exert a certain value.
Otherwise, why would she be able to be reborn?
And only in this way, after she can understand her value and create her value, can she continue to gain a foothold in this world.
Without experiencing these things, Lin Xingluo will never grow up.
"Alright, alright, what you said makes sense, I won't say anything to you, anyway, she belongs to you, you can do whatever you want to her."
Lu Xiaoliu waved his hand and turned to leave.
Looking at Lu Xiaoliu's back, Xu Ming couldn't help but sigh.
He really didn't know what Mr. Lu was thinking.
Moreover,
What exactly is Mr. Lu's relationship with Lin Xingluo? Is it just because he feels sorry for her?
But this matter will only be known in the future, anyway, it will slowly be revealed.
Early the next morning, when Xu Ming woke up, the first thing he saw when he opened his eyes was Lin Xingluo standing in front of him.
Xu Ming saw Lin Xingluo holding a basin of water and slowly said to Xu Ming: "Master, I'm here to serve you with washing up."
Listening to Lin Xingluo's words, Xu Ming felt a little unaccustomed to it for a while.
But soon, Xu Ming remembered what he had said at the time.
"Okay."
Xu Ming nodded without refusing.
Xu Ming sat upright on the bed.
Lin Xingluo somewhat clumsily wrung out the towel and then wiped Xu Ming's face.
When Lin Xingluo was wiping Xu Ming's face, she felt a little nervous in her heart.
For the young girl, this was the first time in her life that she had served someone else.
After washing up, Xu Ming was about to put on his clothes, but Lin Xingluo was already standing by his side.
"Xingluo will serve master with changing clothes."
