2: I'm afraid I won't be able to handle things properly.

Walking on the way to the sleeping quarters, Lu Yi called out the System again. The first two options on the System were already glowing with a faint light, but clearly, the settlement had not yet occurred.

So as long as he didn't explicitly choose an option, the System would not proceed with the settlement.

That was close! He almost got played by the System. If he had made a choice right from the start, would he have been forced to take the single-choice route for the rest of his life?

Haji-System! You rascal!

Lu Yi then closed the System interface and decided to handle the business at hand first.

"By the way, what is your current Realm?"

Lu Yi asked without looking back as he walked ahead.

"Zi... Purple Mansion Realm Middle Stage."

Lin Qingxuan answered stutteringly, her mind clearly elsewhere.

Purple Mansion Realm Middle Stage... As is not commonly known, the cultivation Realms in this world's Lower Realm are divided into: Body Tempering Realm, Qi Refining Realm, Spirit Sea Realm, Purple Mansion Realm, Cave Heaven Realm, Guiyi Realm, Undying Realm, Divine Soul Realm, and Heaven-Reaching Realm.

After reaching the Heaven-Reaching Realm, one can achieve Ascension to the Upper Realm. The subsequent Realms are divided into: True King Realm, God King Realm, Entering Saint Realm, Saint Realm, Saint King Realm, Dao Attainment Realm, Supreme Realm, Quasi-Emperor Realm, and Great Emperor Realm.

Hilarious, I can't remember them at all!

Back when the Taichu Old Ancestor was explaining the cultivation Realms to him, it took him a long time just to barely memorize them.

After all, this wasn't like reading a novel where you could long-press to highlight and then check back in the directory's notes.

"To become a Personal Disciple at the Purple Mansion Realm Middle Stage, Miss Lin must surely have some extraordinary qualities?"

Hearing Lu Yi's words, Lin Qingxuan's body couldn't help but tremble. Her ability to become Elder Shen's Personal Disciple with a cultivation of the Purple Mansion Realm Middle Stage was naturally not purely because of her Realm.

It was mainly because she possessed a special Physique, the Pure Spirit Physique.

If it weren't for her Revered Master happening to be in secluded meditation a few days ago and her best friend being out for training, she wouldn't have come here in desperation.

However, her Revered Master had warned her that she must never tell anyone about her Physique; even her brother didn't know about it.

"This... this..."

Being asked about this by Lu Yi, Lin Qingxuan didn't know how to answer for a moment.

"If you don't want to say, then there's no need. After all, everyone has their own secrets, don't they?"

Lu Yi didn't press further. As a destined female protagonist, it was perfectly normal to have some special Physique or something.

As for what specific Physique it was, he didn't need to ask; he would find out for himself later when he investigated.

Hearing that Lu Yi was no longer pressing the matter, Lin Qingxuan was still slightly puzzled.

She felt that she couldn't quite grasp the temperament of this Saint.

Before coming, she had only heard that the Lord Saint lived in seclusion, and she thought he was devoted to the Dao and indifferent to worldly affairs.

After coming, she was threatened with her brother's life to pay with her body, and she thought he was a hypocrite and a beast in human clothing.

But just now, he clearly could have pried into her secrets but didn't, making him seem a little bit considerate.

This made Lin Qingxuan's already somewhat slow little brain unable to keep up for a moment.

Just as she was walking and looking down in thought, Lu Yi, who was in front of her, stopped.

Lin Qingxuan, who was deep in thought, didn't notice and bumped straight into him.

"Ouch!"

Lin Qingxuan cried out, and Lu Yi also felt a burst of elasticity from his back.

"I'm... I'm sorry! Lord Saint! I wasn't paying attention!"

Lin Qingxuan apologized while bowing, but before she could finish her bow, Lu Yi caught her by the shoulders.

"Don't just bow at every turn. No matter what, you are now a Personal Disciple. Even in front of this Saint, you don't need to act so humble. If outsiders see this, it will damage the Holy Land's reputation."

Lu Yi admonished her with a serious face and a righteous tone, but of course, it wasn't for some Holy Land reputation.

It was mainly to salvage his image and prepare for the subsequent pursuit. After all, the devil is in the details—though he wasn't exactly 'thin' himself.

"Yes..."

After being admonished like this by Lu Yi, Lin Qingxuan felt that she understood even less what kind of person the Saint really was.

"Alright, we've arrived. It's time to get down to business."

Before Lin Qingxuan could think more, Lu Yi's voice rang in her ears.

She looked up and realized she had followed Lu Yi into his sleeping quarters.

The decoration in the sleeping quarters was very simple, with almost no extra ornaments; it could even be said to be slightly empty.

Only an extremely luxurious large bed stood exceptionally prominently in the middle of the room.

Lu Yi had always disliked meaningless ornate decorations, adhering to the principle of using 'good steel on the blade's edge.'

Lu Yi went to the bedside, sat down directly, and then patted the spot next to him, signaling Lin Qingxuan to sit over.

Lin Qingxuan slowly shuffled toward the bed. She felt like her heart was about to jump out, and her face was so red it looked like it was about to bleed.

Seeing her dawdling, Lu Yi directly pulled her over and threw her onto the bed.

"Ah!"

Lin Qingxuan cried out and fell onto the bed. She subconsciously crossed her arms over her chest and closed her eyes tight, even her eyelashes trembling.

"You're sure you only have a cultivation of the Purple Mansion Realm Middle Stage, right?"

Lin Qingxuan was stunned by this inexplicable question. She blinked her large, bright eyes and responded blankly:

"Huh? Y... yes..."

"Good, I'm just confirming with you. After all, I'm already at the Guiyi Realm Middle Stage. I'm afraid I won't be able to control my strength properly in a moment."

"Control... what strength?"

"You'll find out in a bit. Now, relax..."

...Time spent in Cultivate always passes particularly quickly; Lu Yi had a deep understanding of this.

Before they knew it, the sun had already set.

When the cool moonlight spilled onto the bed through the window screen of the sleeping quarters, Lin Qingxuan was curled up at the head of the bed, hugging her knees, her gaze somewhat vacant.

The moonlight shone on her fair shoulders, revealing a faint pink glow, casting an alluring halo over her already pale skin.

At this moment, Lin Qingxuan exuded a heart-wrenching sense of brokenness.

Meanwhile, Lu Yi, the culprit, was nonchalantly tidying the clothes he had just put on.

Then he turned and said to Lin Qingxuan:

"You may go. I will spare your brother, but I hope there won't be a next time."

[Ding! Detected that the host has completed all options. Entering forced settlement phase. Rewards have been issued and can be claimed at any time!]

Mmm~ Satisfied!

Luckily I was clever, otherwise I really would have almost fallen into the System's trap!

Hearing Lu Yi's words about letting her brother go, Lin Qingxuan didn't know for a moment whether she should be happy or sad.

She could only barely prop herself up, put on her clothes with trembling hands, and then silently walk toward the door.

"Wait!"

Lin Qingxuan's departing figure was called back, and she turned around somewhat stiffly.

But before she could fully turn around, Lu Yi's figure flashed directly in front of her, giving her a start.

"What are you going to do...! Mmph...!"

Without waiting for her to ask, Lu Yi shoved a Medicinal Pill directly into her mouth.

The Medicinal Pill melted instantly. By the time Lin Qingxuan reacted, it had already turned into a clear stream and flowed down her throat.

Lin Qingxuan hurriedly covered her mouth and asked anxiously:

"You! What did you give me?!"