In the next moment, the two of them appeared inside Moon Sea Cottage.
Lin Xian released Ning Rongrong's hand and calmly sat down on a chair, completely at ease.
Ning Rongrong, however, stood there stiffly, her face flushed.
"I… I'm not ready yet. Maybe you should go find Zhuqing instead…"
She clearly had misunderstood something, and her thoughts had run far ahead of reality.
Lin Xian looked at her expression and couldn't help but feel amused.
"But Miss Ning Rongrong, don't you want to improve your combat ability? And what if I told you I might even help your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda evolve?"
Those words immediately caught her attention.
"Evolve?"
Her eyes widened.
Could it really break through its limits… and reach the legendary Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?
It sounded impossible.
Yet thinking of Lin Xian's strange and powerful methods…
She hesitated only briefly.
"Fine. What do you want me to do?"
Lin Xian chuckled.
"Relax. Just close your eyes first."
Ning Rongrong clenched her fists, took a breath, and slowly closed her eyes—though her nervousness was obvious.
After a moment…
"Alright, you can open them."
"Huh?"
She opened her eyes quickly.
Only to find Lin Xian still sitting where he was—completely unmoved.
On the table in front of her lay a blueprint.
"That's the 'big treasure' you mentioned?" she asked, stunned.
"Of course."
Ning Rongrong froze.
After all that mental preparation… it was just a piece of paper?
Her face flushed even deeper as she realized how much she had overthought things.
"What's so special about this?"
"Are you sure it's nothing special?" Lin Xian said casually, reaching to take it back.
But Ning Rongrong was faster. She grabbed it first.
After just one glance—
Her expression changed completely.
[Silent Sleeve Dart Production Blueprint (Enhanced Version)]
Her eyes lit up.
A hidden weapon that didn't rely on spirit power—and could significantly improve self-defense.
If the disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had access to this…
Before she could finish reading, Lin Xian took it back.
"Hey! Why did you take it?"
"I thought you said it wasn't anything special."
"I didn't mean that! Let me see it again!"
Seeing her anxious reaction, Lin Xian leaned back with a faint smile.
"Actually, I'm more curious about something else you mentioned earlier."
Ning Rongrong instantly stiffened.
"I… I didn't say anything!"
"Really?"
"Really!"
Then, switching tactics instantly, she softened her tone.
"Please? Let me see it again~"
She even stepped behind him and lightly pressed his shoulders, trying to persuade him.
Lin Xian shook his head with a faint smile.
"I was going to give it to you anyway. But since you underestimated it earlier, you'll need to earn it now."
"How?"
"Simple. Just agree to a small condition."
Ning Rongrong blinked.
Compared to what she had imagined earlier… this seemed much more reasonable.
"Fine, deal."
"Good. Then here—take a look."
This time, Lin Xian handed the blueprint over directly.
After examining it more carefully, Ning Rongrong grew even more excited.
"This is amazing… such a refined design."
"And even a built-in self-destruct mechanism… it's incredibly practical."
She looked up eagerly.
"Do you have more like this? I can pay well for them. Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School doesn't lack resources."
Lin Xian shook his head.
"Not right now."
Her expression dimmed slightly—then brightened again.
"Not right now… means maybe in the future?"
"Who knows?" Lin Xian said casually.
That was enough for her.
If she brought this blueprint back, her father would definitely be thrilled.
He had always worried about the lack of self-defense for their support-type disciples.
And this—
Was the perfect solution.
"Then… can I buy this one? Ten thousand gold coins?"
"No need."
Lin Xian waved his hand.
"Just consider it payment for your work this month."
Ning Rongrong froze.
Then—
"Really?!"
Her excitement burst out instantly.
"Thank you! Thank you!"
Before she could stop herself, she stepped forward and hugged him tightly.
Realizing what she had done, she quickly stepped back, flustered.
"I—I got a bit carried away…"
"A bit?" Lin Xian raised an eyebrow. "That was quite bold."
"Sorry! I'll fix your clothes!"
She hurried forward again, carefully smoothing out his robe.
This time, however—
There was no reluctance in her actions.
Only genuine happiness.
For this "maid" position—
She was suddenly very satisfied.
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