"Xiao Yan, I'll have to trouble you then."

After putting down her phone, Dong Chengling glanced at the British Cultivators who had finished checking the house and were filing out. One of the female Cultivators with brown hair turned her head to look at Dong Chengling and asked in Mandarin, "Shall we go out and talk? You must be interested in Britain's Meditation System."

Dong Chengling was indeed interested in Britain's Cultivation System—Transcendents from different countries had different titles; the Federation called them 'Heroes,' while Britain preferred the more fantastical 'Wizards,' which naturally led to differences in learning systems and training regimes.

However, at that moment, Dong Chengling shook her head and said, "I need to stay here."

"What follows seems to be a more private exchange between the young lady and Mr. Ren," the female Cultivator said politely.

"Yes," Dong Chengling confirmed, then she walked over and sat beside Ren Suo.

The British female Cultivator raised her eyebrows slightly but said nothing more. She gave Ren Suo a deep glance, then left with the other British Cultivators, closing the door behind them.

"Cheng Ling, aren't you going to class?" Ren Suo was somewhat surprised to see Dong Chengling not leaving.

He had seen students skipping class before, but this was the first time he saw a teacher openly doing so...

"I've handed it over to Xiao Yan; I asked her to have the students 'self-study' for now," Dong Chengling looked at Euphy, who was sitting across on the couch, smoothing her sister's and Little Jiu's skirts, and said in English, "Since it's the academy's distinguished guest, it's only right and proper that I stay here to protect Miss Euphy."

Dong Chengling interacted with Euphy almost effortlessly, displaying a level of fluency in no way inferior to Ren Suo, who had undergone eight days of hellish study.

Since Ren Suo had known her, he had never seen her studying languages. This could only mean that Dong Chengling was also a 'Truth Seeker' during her college years, having mastered professional skills like English long ago.

Euphy smiled gracefully. "I had already informed the Tactical Bureau when I arrived. I believe they will not let those rats appear before us again."

"Still, please be cautious in your travels," Dong Chengling said calmly.

"We can't stop traveling just because we're afraid of thieves," Euphy blinked and said to the two of them. "Of course, we won't deliberately visit dangerous places. I believe Heavenly Lotus Academy must have optimized its security system after the last incident."

Indeed. Ren Suo knew from updates on the Heavenly Lotus Academy's official public account that the campus security system had been upgraded. It now included an additional 36 infrared surveillance probes and more manpower. Furthermore, the construction of the satellite city centered around the academy had been accelerated.

In addition, the Lian River Tactical Bureau had been granted the use of a transport helicopter capable of reaching any part of Lianjiang City District within half an hour to provide support, 24 hours a day.

The Lian River Tactical Bureau was the first to be equipped. It was expected that Tactical Bureaus in other cities would also gradually receive flying vehicles. Mobility was a common shortcoming among most Cultivators. Individuals like Yu Kuangtu and Bai Ji possessed combat power surpassing a standard military unit, but their Movement Speed remained a limiting factor, forcing them to rely on existing vehicles.

While the attack on Heavenly Lotus didn't stir up much in society, it had sounded an alarm within the national defense system and provided the Tactical Bureaus with a reason to secure more resources.

With the resurgence of Spiritual Energy, the upper limit of individual combat power was increasing. This meant enemies could achieve various strategic intents with just a few operatives. The current national security system primarily targeted group enemies and often overlooked infiltrations by smaller numbers—this was the fertile ground where espionage thrived.

Mysterious Country couldn't possibly isolate itself from the world, so it followed that establishing rapid response teams for such adversities was a logical step.

However, a Tactical Bureau with helicopters could hardly be considered a 'rapid response team'; at best, it was a measure akin to locking the stable after the horse has bolted, merely enhancing the response speed of urban Cultivators.

A real 'rapid response team,' capable of providing assistance across several cities, had probably already begun to form at the national level... Ren Suo had once, through the ears of an adventurer, heard Pangolin mention a term called the 'Great Wall.'

This was a term that not even Level 3 Researchers could find specific details about.

Just as Ren Suo's mind wandered to matters of state secrets, Euphy suddenly said with a smile, "Besides, if we encounter assassins again, Suo will protect us, won't he?"

"Yes, yes, the Great…" Ren Suo abruptly cut himself off. "Huh? Me?"

That was close! I almost got put on the September list for exposing a state secret.

"I'm just an ordinary medic; Miss Euphy is joking," Ren Suo quickly calmed down. "Whether it's the Fire Man from the Tactical Bureau or the Ice Man from our Heavenly Lotus Academy, or even this beautiful young lady beside me, they are all much stronger than I am."

Dong Chengling nodded.

"No, it can only be you," Euphy propped her chin with her hand, repeating, "It can only be you."

Ren Suo's expression was uncertain. What was going on? Had she discovered his connection with the Fairy Palace Assassin? Otherwise, why was she so sure that only I could protect them?

No, perhaps this "it can only be you" actually meant Euphy admired his witty conversation and handsome appearance?

Dong Chengling was also curious about Euphy's statement, but she didn't dwell on it and asked directly, "Suo is only proficient in healing Abilities. Miss Euphy, how do you think he can protect you?"

"Precisely because of his healing Ability," Euphy said.

Noticing the surprised expressions on Ren Suo and Dong Chengling, Euphy continued, "Don't you even know the wonderfulness of your own Spell, Suo? That night, after Karen cast a very powerful enhancing Spell, she fainted from exhaustion. Actually, this wasn't the first time; it had happened before.

"We've tried other Healing Magic, but none were effective; we could only wait for my sister to wake up on her own. Until that night, Suo, you appeared."

At this point, Euphy turned her head to her sister and said, "Karen, thank your brother."

"Mhm!" Karen, hand in hand with Little Jiu, nodded vigorously. Hearing this, Little Jiu excitedly pulled Karen in front of Ren Suo and said very proudly, "Ren Suo is my big brother! Impressive, right?"

"Thank you, brother," Karen first politely thanked him and then said to Little Jiu with equal pride, "You have a big brother, and I have a sister!"

"HUMPH! Big brother is more impressive!"

"Sister is more impressive!"

Watching these two little girls, speaking different languages, actually start arguing was something Ren Suo found quite amusing.

However, Karen and Little Jiu seemed to possess an ability similar to 'Mind Language,' enabling them to directly understand each other's intended meanings, regardless of the language barrier. Naturally, there were no communication obstacles between them.

After arguing for a while, Karen suddenly played her trump card, "My sister can change into a handsome brother when she changes clothes! My sister is more impressive!"

Euphy, who had been smiling at the girls' quarrel, suddenly turned pale—this was not something to boast about, as it implied her bust did not interfere with her attire at all...

Little Jiu snorted. "My big brother can also..."

"I can't," Ren Suo interrupted Little Jiu, pulling her onto the sofa to sit down. At this time, Euphy also called Karen over, holding her in her arms.

Dong Chengling looked with curiosity at this adorable little girl and asked, "What's your name?"

"I'm Little Jiu," Little Jiu revealed her small face and said seriously, "Ren Suo is my big brother!"

I need to teach Little Jiu some manners, Ren Suo thought. Otherwise, she might go around using my name to bully other kids. He quickly changed the topic to prevent Little Jiu from revealing more information. "Little Jiu, how did you come upstairs with your sister and little sister?"

I wonder why Little Jiu didn't stay downstairs for the full hour, Ren Suo mused, but now isn't the time to ask.

"When I was downstairs, I met sister and Karen," Little Jiu blinked and said. "They asked me if I knew where Ren Suo lived.

"I definitely knew. Then they asked if I could bring them upstairs, so I did."

"Big brother, aren't I super awesome?" Little Jiu puffed out her small chest proudly, her expression practically saying, I've been good, come and pat my head!

So it was just a chance encounter, Ren Suo mused. And here I thought releasing one loli would net me two, plus a young lady.

At this point, Euphy also said, "Little Jiu is really adorable. Even Karen, who usually doesn't get close to others, likes her too... By the way, Suo, what is Little Jiu to you?"

"Hmm?" Ren Suo's eyes darted around, and he quickly rattled off the lie he had prepared: "She's my relative's daughter, here to play with me."

Little Jiu suddenly became restless again, raised her little hands, and cooed in a soft, sweet voice, "Kaa~ren~" making a little grabby motion.

Held by her sister, Karen wriggled and responded in kind, "Little~ Jiuu~" also reaching out.

The two little girls calling each other's names made the three adults present a bit overwhelmed, so they let them sit aside to play. Then Ren Suo directly asked, "So, Miss Euphy, what brings you here so early in the morning?"

"Actually, I have to visit some other people later," Euphy said. "That night we left in a hurry, without a chance to thank everyone at the academy for saving our lives. This visit is specifically to offer our personal thanks. The dignity of Ranpelrouge does not permit us to be ungrateful for such kindness."

Ren Suo breathed a sigh of relief. So it was just a thank-you visit.

"There's no need to be so formal; we're friends," he smiled.

Euphy shook her head slightly and then continued, "But, Suo, you are the first person I've visited. I have other expectations for you."

"Expectations?" Ren Suo was taken aback.

"Just now, I said that most Healing Magic Spells don't work on Karen's fatigue." Euphy glanced at Karen, who was playing finger games with Little Jiu. "Only yours did. Suo, your Spells accelerated Karen's recovery. You are the only Transcendent who can heal Karen's fatigue.

"That's why I said no one else will do; only you can protect us. We need Karen, and Karen needs you.

"Therefore, I am here to formally extend an invitation."

Euphy said to Ren Suo with utmost sincerity, "I would like to hire you as the exclusive Wizard for Ranpelrouge. We can discuss the annual salary and resources. Even your relatives can all move to Britain; I will take care of all your concerns.

"As for your career prospects, don't worry. If you are interested in the teaching system, I will provide you with a path to join Britain's Transcendent education system. Or rather, all Transcendent departments in Britain will be open to you. You would only need to live in our Ranpelrouge estate, working part-time as our exclusive Wizard.

"If you don't want to work, that's also fine. Ranpelrouge is willing to sign a contract offering you an annual salary of one million, even if you do nothing all day at the estate. You could even say you won't have many work opportunities.

"Suo, I only ask that when Karen suddenly falls into a deep sleep due to exhaustion, you do everything in your power to help. That is all."

Ren Suo was stunned.

This... this was practically being kept by a rich, beautiful woman! Almost no work, tons of money, a salary more than ten times what I make now, plus room and board in a capitalist country, living the decadent life! Wasn't this my lifelong dream?

Suddenly, Ren Suo turned his head slightly and glanced at Dong Chengling.

Dong Chengling was also watching him, her expression still unruffled—calm as a lake. She seemed completely indifferent to Euphy's offer to Ren Suo and his decision.

No, she cares, Ren Suo thought, looking into her beautiful, clear eyes. Through the Bond System, he could vaguely sense her feelings.

She firmly believes I'll only make one choice.

Ren Suo exhaled gently and said to Euphy with sincerity, "Sorry, I don't want to change my living environment for now."

Although Ren Suo could think of many rational reasons to refuse—such as Britain's Cultivation System not being well-developed, the xenophobia of the British people, his dislike for fish and chips, or worries that the Mini-World Game Console would get blocked overseas—But ultimately, he had already reached an emotional conclusion in his heart: I like this country, I like this place, I like the people here, so I don't want to leave.

So, I have to reject the invitation from Miss Euphy—a prominent British noble, a beloved princess, the sister of Britain's top Transcendent, as beautiful as a spirit, adored by the Mini-World Game Console, incredibly wealthy, and single!

Euphy did not seem surprised and said, "I was too abrupt. Then... may I presumptuously ask if your country would consider selling that Spell?"

Ren Suo was slightly taken aback and shook his head. "That's probably not possible. It's my Awakening Ability."

On that day, the Skill Ren Suo used to heal Karen was 'Touch of Healing,' an Ability produced by the Mini-World, which consumed the caster's Vital Energy and Spirit to replenish the target's. It was fundamentally different from general Healing Magic.

If Healing Magic was like using Spiritual Energy to make the battery (the target) generate its own power, then Touch of Healing was like Ren Suo, the power bank, directly charging the battery (the target).

The reason Karen could be healed by Ren Suo was also due to this—her exhaustion stemmed from a three-fold weakness in Physical Strength, spirit, and Spiritual Energy. Healing Magic, which targets physical injuries, was naturally ineffective for her.

"Is that so..." Euphy showed a touch of regret, then suddenly asked, "Suo, do you still remember what I told you on the night of the attack?"

"Which sentence?"

"If we both manage to survive the night of the attack, I hoped that you would listen to a request of mine," Euphy said.

Ren Suo remembered. The atmosphere was just right back then; I even thought she was about to confess to me!

"After several days, when the Tactical Bureau deemed it safe for us to travel, I immediately brought Karen to Heavenly Lotus Academy."

Euphy looked at Karen with a gentle gaze. "These past days, we sisters have been living amidst turbulence, not daring to trust others. All the friends we knew before had ulterior motives. Moreover, Karen can tell who the bad people are...

"The two of us sisters have always relied on each other."

Euphy turned her head, her eyes shining so brightly Ren Suo couldn't look at them directly. "So now, I hope you can listen to my request."

Is Euphy trying to appeal to my emotions since the enticement failed?! Or was inviting me to work in Britain just a pretext? Did she actually want to secretly take advantage of me in a foreign country?! Wow, these rich and beautiful women today are so devious!

Ren Suo's heart thumped with anticipation. Whether I agree or not, as a man, one always hopes for these kinds of encounters, right?

"I hope you can become..."

Ren Suo held his breath while Dong Chengling silently took out her phone to compose a message.

"...become Karen's brother."

Little Jiu, who was playing with Karen, suddenly froze. "HUH?!"

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