Chapter 868: Why Trust?
While Zhu Rong had never had the time to cultivate in the past, that didn't mean she was ignorant. On the contrary, she knew a great deal.
Take the Soul Pill before her, for example. Although she had never seen one in person, she knew of its existence and understood what a single Soul Pill meant for a newcomer like herself.
Feeling the dense Pure Yin Qi emanating from the Soul Pill, Zhu Rong's eyes lit up, and her expression became somewhat excited. She truly hadn't expected Yang Haoran to be so generous. She had only just agreed to his terms, hadn't yet achieved anything, and he had already bestowed a Soul Pill upon her. How could she not be excited? At the same time, her perception of Yang Haoran underwent a subtle change.
"This Soul Pill isn't your salary or your bonus. It's a welcome gift from me, your boss. Work hard, and don't disappoint me."
Yang Haoran said with a smile. After a moment's thought, he then took out two more items from his independent space: a Death God Pendant and a bottle of Pharmacist's Medicine.
"The Soul Pill is essential for rapidly increasing your power. As for this Death God Pendant, it's for protecting your life. Should you encounter an irresistible danger, remember to activate this pendant immediately. It will release a protective barrier around you, and at the same time, I'll be able to sense it right away and rush to help you through the crisis."
"As for this small porcelain bottle, don't underestimate its value just because of its size. It contains an extremely precious Pharmacist's Medicine. Forget a small bottle; even a single drop is incredibly valuable, something many people would eagerly collect. As for how valuable one bottle is, you can judge for yourself. However, don't be reluctant to use it just because it's precious. If you get injured, use it when necessary. After all, its value lies in preserving your life, not in being collected."
A single Soul Pill had already brought great surprise to Zhu Rong's heart, but she hadn't expected Yang Haoran's welcome gift to be more than just a Soul Pill; there was also a Death God Pendant and a bottle of precious Pharmacist's Medicine.
At that moment, a thought couldn't help but sprout in her heart: although she had been forced into agreeing to follow Yang Haoran, perhaps this was the correct choice.
This sudden thought that popped into her mind startled her. She was bewildered as to why she would have such an idea, and before she could fully comprehend it, she was jolted awake by Yang Haoran's voice.
"Heh heh, don't just stand there stunned. Quickly put these things away. Remember to seal the Soul Pill with Spirit Power to prevent the Pure Yin Qi from constantly dissipating. As for how to use Spirit Power to seal the Soul Pill, I'll teach you now."
Zhu Rong didn't stand on ceremony either. After thanking Yang Haoran, she first put away the Death God Pendant and the porcelain bottle. Since she didn't have an independent space, she could only temporarily tuck these two items into her pocket, leaving only the Soul Pill out.
In the time that followed, Yang Haoran spent some time teaching Zhu Rong how to correctly utilize the Spirit Power within her body, for instance, how to seal Soul Pills and other items, and how to manipulate Spirit Power to combat enemies.
For a complete novice who understood nothing, it naturally took some time to master the use of Spirit Power. However, Zhu Rong was exceptionally intelligent; Yang Haoran only taught her once, and she grasped most of it. Though not entirely proficient, she certainly had the basics down.
After all of this was done, Yang Haoran made no further arrangements for Zhu Rong and simply had Bai Xue escort her back.
The reason he didn't make any immediate arrangements for Zhu Rong was that she had only just begun following him. Assigning her a multitude of tasks at this point seemed inappropriate and might even make Zhu Rong feel that he was using his status to suppress her.
However, this wasn't the primary reason he didn't assign Zhu Rong tasks. The main reason was that he wanted to see what Zhu Rong would do next and whether she could perform to his satisfaction.
Bai Xue quickly escorted Zhu Rong back to the Administrative Courtyard and then immediately returned to the villa. When she arrived back in Yang Haoran's study, he hadn't left; instead, he was leaning back in his chair, smoking a cigarette, deep in thought.
Bai Xue's return brought Yang Haoran out of his contemplation. He looked towards Bai Xue, a faint, habitual smile appearing on his face.
"Heh heh, if there's anything you want to ask, sit down first and then ask," Yang Haoran said with a chuckle.
"Heh heh, it seems nothing I think can escape Underworld Official Brother's eyes," Bai Xue said.
Bai Xue's enchanting, bone-numbing voice flowed from her lips. Although she wore a mask, one could imagine her exquisite face at that moment was surely filled with a seductive and charming smile.
She chuckled as she spoke, swaying her hips as she walked towards the seat she had occupied before. As she took soft steps, the door behind her closed on its own. When she stopped, she was already in front of the seat. After casually setting up a soundproofing enchantment, she slowly sat down.
"Underworld Official Brother, I was practically suffocating just now. That feeling of wanting to speak but being unable to was truly awful. If I wasn't afraid of causing you trouble, I really would have said a few words."
After Bai Xue sat down, she immediately began complaining to Yang Haoran.
"Heh heh, you were right not to speak. Otherwise, you definitely would have disrupted the rhythm, or led things astray, affecting my performance. You did very well today. Some things, when they need to be held back, must be held back, or they'll be troublesome to deal with. Don't feel bad about it; you'll get used to it," Yang Haoran said with a smile.
"Even if I can't get used to it, I'll dutifully hold it in and absolutely won't spoil your plans, Underworld Official Brother. It's just that there's one thing I don't quite understand: why do you trust Zhu Rong so much, and give her so many benefits? Aren't you worried she'll pretend to obey but act otherwise? " Bai Xue first responded with a smile, then asked, puzzled.
"Heh heh, I knew you'd ask me that question. Actually, even if I didn't promise her so many benefits, she would still agree to my terms in the end, because she knows very well that she has no other choice. If she didn't agree, Sun Yu's fate would surely become hers. She's still very young and full of ambition; she doesn't want to die so easily. After all, being alive is better than anything, so whether I promise her benefits or not, she will ultimately agree to me."
"Even though I knew she would agree, I still promised her so many benefits and gave her some welcome gifts. You can see this approach as a tactic, of course, but it was also genuinely my intention. I want her to feel my sincerity, that Yang Haoran isn't just trying to trick her. I wouldn't want her to die prematurely, so soon after joining me and before she even had a chance to demonstrate her abilities. That would be truly regrettable."
Upon reaching this point, Yang Haoran paused slightly, the smile on his face deepening, and a hint of mystery entered his gaze as he looked at Bai Xue.
"As for why I trust her so much and don't worry about her playing tricks behind my back, on one hand, I have a certain understanding of her character. Besides that, there's another very important reason. Heh heh, why don't you guess what that reason is? " Yang Haoran asked with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Bai Xue thought for a moment. Then, her eyes lit up, as if she had suddenly realized something.
"Heh heh, I understand now. So that's what it is," Bai Xue said with a laugh.
"Heh heh, what is it? " Yang Haoran asked with a smile, then picked up the teacup in front of him and took a sip of the now cold tea.
"She probably likes you," Bai Xue replied with a smile.
The moment these words left her lips, Yang Haoran immediately spat out the tea he had just drunk. Bai Xue was caught off guard, her face sprayed with tea by Yang Haoran.
Although Bai Xue was wearing a mask, it didn't cover her entire face, only the area above her mouth. Yang Haoran's spray not only hit Bai Xue's mask but some even reached her lips.
Bai Xue, having recovered, didn't get angry. Instead, she gently wiped the tea from her face and chuckled.
"Heh heh, Underworld Official Brother, you just sprayed my mouth with tea. Does this count as a kiss?"
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