The poorest member of the Imperial Guard, the Empress begged me to embezzle.

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiu chuckled and looked at Yu Xuanji, saying, "Very well, from today onwards, you will be my personal maid."

He could sense it from the moment he saw Yu Xuanji and Qin Xingyan.

The aura emanating from both of them was extremely powerful.

Whether it's Yu Xuanji or Qin Xingyan, they must both be above the Innate Realm.

As for what level they had reached, Chu Xiu couldn't tell.

These two people are very likely bodyguards arranged by Jiang Wan'er to show her goodwill.

"Thank you, sir."

Yu Xuanji thanked Chu Xiu with great joy.

Chu Xiu smiled calmly and strode towards the study in the courtyard.

Yu Xuanji then turned and left.

Upon entering the study, Chu Xiu took out a golden brocade box from his sleeve and slowly opened it.

A golden pill emitting a faint glow appeared before Chu Xiu's eyes.

"The Taiqing Golden Pill, I wonder what its effects are."

A hint of anticipation appeared on Chu Xiu's face as he picked up the Taiqing Golden Pill and slowly put it into his mouth.

After all, the Taiqing Golden Elixir was a peerless elixir refined by the founding emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty, who gathered resources from all over the world. It could achieve the goal of cleansing the marrow and transforming one's body.

Even though Chu Xiu has a positive energy system, he will not refuse to improve his talent and aptitude.

Boom!

The Taiqing Golden Elixir melted upon entering his mouth, transforming into an incomparably cool power that spread throughout Chu Xiu's body.

Sensing the medicinal power of the Taiqing Golden Pill, every cell in Chu Xiu's body seemed to generate a desire, frantically devouring this medicinal power.

After absorbing this medicinal power, Chu Xiu felt as if he were completely refreshed, and he felt more relaxed every moment, as if the shackles inside his body were being broken.

This immense and vast energy not only satisfied every cell in Chu Xiu's body, but also permeated into his meridians and bones.

This made his meridians stronger and wider.

Even the bones are transforming into jade-like quality.

Before we knew it, the sky had gradually darkened.

The study was pitch black.

A beam of light suddenly shone from the study, illuminating the entire room!

The empty room gives birth to whiteness!

Slowly, the light disappeared without a trace and was collected.

Chu Xiu exclaimed in amazement, "This Taiqing Golden Pill is indeed extraordinary. Although my cultivation level has not improved at all, this Taiqing Golden Pill has truly transformed me, giving me a celestial appearance!"

"If my previous talent and aptitude were only average, it was thanks to the system's rewards that I was able to step into the Innate Realm in one step, and even reach the Great Perfection of the Innate Realm in a short period of time."

"Now, thanks to the Taiqing Golden Pill, I possess the most outstanding martial arts talent, truly a celestial being."

"Your Majesty's gift is truly invaluable!"

After a pause, Chu Xiu said with deep emotion.

Chu Xiu will always remember this favor.

Empress Murong Si treated him so well, how could he not repay her with the honor of being a national hero!

Chu Xiu stood up, opened the door to the study, and strode out.

Lanterns hung high in the courtyard, making it as bright as day even at night.

"Master, you've been in seclusion in your study all day. Are you hungry?"

Yu Xuanji was sitting at a stone table in the courtyard, reading a book. Hearing the noise, a look of surprise appeared on her pretty face, and she quickly walked towards Chu Xiu and said.

"I'm actually a little hungry."

Chu Xiu nodded slightly, patted his stomach, and said.

A cultivator at the peak of the Innate Realm cannot abstain from food.

Let alone those at the Innate Realm, even those at the Grandmaster Realm above the Innate Realm still need to eat, drink, and relieve themselves.

"Master, please wait a moment, I will go and fetch the food for you right away."

Upon hearing this, Yu Xuanji uttered a single sentence and then gracefully moved away from the courtyard.

She displayed her lightness skill, as if each step she took was like a lotus blossom, her posture graceful and her demeanor elegant.

With each step, they appeared several feet away.

Seeing Yu Xuanji leave, Chu Xiu walked to the stone table and sat down.

Not long after.

Yu Xuanji then walked out from a distance with a group of maids.

Each maid carried a dish in her hands, totaling more than ten dishes that were delicious and visually appealing.

Under Yu Xuanji's direction, the maids placed all the dishes on the stone table and then stepped aside to wait.

"Sir, please try these dishes and see if they suit your taste."

Yu Xuanji looked at Chu Xiu with an expectant expression and said.

"it is good."

Chu Xiu smiled gently, picked up his chopsticks, and began to taste.

He was certainly not the kind of person who would spoil the mood.

They wouldn't criticize Yu Xuanji for being extravagant and wasteful just because they saw so many dishes.

"Hmm, not bad, the cooking skills are very good."

After just one small bite, Chu Xiu's eyes lit up, and he exclaimed with admiration.

After saying that, Chu Xiu began to eat heartily, as he had been hungry for a whole day.

"If you like it, then that's good."

Yu Xuanji smiled gently, as if she had breathed a sigh of relief.

"Whoever cooked this dish, let her cook it from now on."

Chu Xiu ate while speaking to Yu Xuanji.

"Master, it was this servant who did it."

"I was worried that I wouldn't do it well enough and it wouldn't suit your taste, Master."

Yu Xuanji said with a gentle expression.

"You made these, so you'll be cooking for me from now on."

Chu Xiu smiled and said, "From now on, you will not only be the steward of our Chu family and my personal maid, but also my little cook."

"Yes, sir."

Upon hearing Chu Xiu's words, Yu Xuanji's pretty face flushed slightly, and she said with a charming expression.

Chu Xiu stopped talking and began to devour the dishes on the table.

In just a short while, Chu Xiu finished all ten-plus dishes. He put down his chopsticks and said, "At first, I thought I couldn't finish so many dishes by myself, but I just finished them all."

"Master took the Golden Elixir today and needs to replenish his strength. The dishes I prepared will not only fill your stomach, but also contain many medicinal herbs, which will greatly benefit your cultivation."

Yu Xuanji said softly.

Chu Xiu nodded slightly, slowly stood up, and said, "From now on, cook according to this standard."

He naturally noticed that many dishes contained ginseng and other medicinal herbs.

"Yes."

Yu Xuanji responded and said.

"Alright, if there's nothing else, you may leave."

"I need to rest too."

Chu Xiu addressed Yu Xuanji and the others.

"Yes, sir."

Yu Xuanji nodded, and with a group of maids, she cleaned up the stone table before turning to leave.

Chu Xiu then headed towards the bedroom, preparing to rest.

however!

at this time!

A flash of sword light appeared!

This sword light was like the sword of death, astonishing and terrifying!

As the sword light flashed, the figure of a man in black appeared in the courtyard.

The long sword in the man in black's hand was pointed directly at Chu Xiu's brow!