Bai Zhou went to the bathroom in the lounge to take a shower, and after coming out, he also cleaned the floor.
However, he didn't see Xian Liner; either she went to shower or she ran away.
"It seems she's still shy..." Bai Zhou grinned.
Based on today's events, Bai Zhou could tell that his charm had a great boost to favorability, and his favorability with Xian Liner was definitely not low.
Otherwise, no matter how well he did, Xian Liner couldn't possibly help him...
However, due to the teacher-student relationship, and the fact that Xian Liner was a married woman, the most he could do with Xian Liner was a little flirtation.
As for going further, the difficulty was extremely high.
The difficulty wasn't in the favorability, but in Xian Liner's emotional knot.
After all, in Xian Liner's heart, Yan Shaozhe's position was still first, and Qian Duoduo was second.
Although Xian Liner hadn't slept with Qian Duoduo yet, Qian Duoduo's years of crazy fawning had still gained him a lot of favorability.
For Bai Zhou to surpass these two in Xian Liner's heart, it was a long and arduous task.
...
The next day.
Bai Zhou came to Xian Liner's laboratory as usual.
"Good morning, Teacher~"
Bai Zhou saw Xian Liner researching her own spirit tool, instantly remembered yesterday's events, felt great, and smiled brightly.
"Mhm, hurry up and study. The assessment day is in a few days, don't slack off."
Xian Liner nodded lightly, offered a word of encouragement, and then continued to lower her head and research.
However, the roots of her ears clearly turned from pink to bright red.
Clearly, Xian Liner was not as calm as she appeared on the surface.
"Okay~"
Bai Zhou chuckled; this was the first time he had seen Xian Liner show such a cute side.
However, Bai Zhou didn't mention yesterday's events, acting as if nothing had happened.
Everything would take its natural course.
If he acted too deliberately or intentionally teased Xian Liner, it might potentially increase their feelings for each other.
But it was also possible that Xian Liner would severely punish him.
Although Bai Zhou believed Xian Liner wouldn't bear to hurt him, he would definitely have to suffer a bit.
The most important point...
Bai Zhou couldn't beat Xian Liner, so he still chose the safest method—obediently going to make spirit tools.
...
While researching her own spirit tool, Xian Liner used her perception to check on Bai Zhou.
Seeing that Bai Zhou had really obediently gone to study, her heart also greatly relaxed.
"This little rascal is quite sensible..." Xian Liner thought to herself, feeling inexplicably satisfied.
She was really afraid that Bai Zhou would bring up yesterday's events.
For this kind of thing, it was best for both parties to maintain a tacit understanding; if it were actually spoken out loud, it would only make both parties awkward.
...
A few days passed quickly, and finally the assessment time agreed upon with Yan Shaozhe arrived.
These past few days, although Xian Liner still only let Bai Zhou massage her feet and gave no rewards.
But Bai Zhou felt that his relationship with Xian Liner was becoming closer; anyway, favorability kept increasing, and once it broke through the threshold, everything would take its natural course...
Xian Liner brought Bai Zhou to a public laboratory in the experimental building.
Bai Zhou entered and found that two people were already waiting inside.
One of them was naturally the white-haired, white-bearded Yan Shaozhe, with restrained aura and a peaceful face.
The other person was also an old man, but with black crew-cut hair, a sturdy build, and equipped with various glittering spirit tools all over his body, looking extremely high-tech.
Although Bai Zhou hadn't met this person, he could guess that this should be Qian Duoduo, the Vice Dean of the Martial Soul Department, and Xian Liner's husband...
Bai Zhou had heard Xian Liner mention Qian Duoduo. Xian Liner was in charge of internal affairs, responsible for research, and aiming to break through to Nine-Level Soul Guidance Master as soon as possible.
And Qian Duoduo was in charge of external affairs, responsible for liaising with the outside Soul Guider Association and the Sun Moon Empire, often traveling on business and not at home.
"Xiao Bai, this is Qian Duoduo, the Vice Dean of the Soul Guidance System, and also my husband." Xian Liner introduced Qian Duoduo to Bai Zhou.
Especially when she said "husband," she gently squeezed Bai Zhou's shoulder, the meaning very clear.
It was a signal for Bai Zhou not to act recklessly and not to say things he shouldn't say.
"Hello, Dean Qian~" Bai Zhou looked at Qian Duoduo, smiling brightly, not showing the slightest abnormality.
Seeing Bai Zhou so young, Qian Duoduo's eyes instantly lit up, and he asked curiously, "Liner, is this your new Disciple? Is he really as talented as you say?"
As Qian Duoduo spoke, his body subconsciously moved closer to Xian Liner.
After all, it had been a long time since he smelled Xian Liner's scent.
The reason he often traveled on business was also for Xian Liner; originally, these matters were handled by Xian Liner, but to prevent Xian Liner from being overly tired and to avoid affecting Xian Liner's cultivation, he voluntarily took over this most troublesome and exhausting task.
Normally, Xian Liner wouldn't even let him touch her.
But every time he returned from a business trip, Xian Liner would actively accompany him for meals, give him massages, and even actively care about him!
Just for this point, Qian Duoduo felt that everything he did was worth it!
"Whether he's young and promising, you'll know when the time comes."
Xian Liner glanced sideways at Qian Duoduo, but subconsciously took a small step back, not letting Qian Duoduo get too close.
Xian Liner herself didn't even realize this point.
"Xiao Bai, get ready. The assessment content is customized by Yan Shaozhe and me. You need to make a Rank 2 spirit tool according to the Materials and design blueprints we give you. Are you ready?"
Xian Liner looked at Bai Zhou and asked.
"Mhm, I'm ready." Bai Zhou nodded confidently.
"Mhm, go ahead. All the tools are ready for you."
Xian Liner was also extremely confident in Bai Zhou, pointing to the metal circular platform in front.
All the tools and Materials needed to make a Rank 2 spirit tool were placed on it.
However, Xian Liner did not set a time limit. After all, the bet was just to make a Rank 2 spirit tool. Xian Liner giving Bai Zhou a Rank 2 spirit tool that he had never made before, this difficulty had already exceeded the scope of the original bet.
It was even a bit stricter than the Soul Guider Association's assessment.
After all, for the Soul Guider Association's assessment, you only needed to make the corresponding level of spirit tool that you were best at.
Seeing this, Bai Zhou didn't hesitate, walked straight over, and began making it in front of the three people.
Xian Liner was very confident in Bai Zhou, then turned her head and looked at Yan Shaozhe, saying, "It's agreed. As long as Bai Zhou can successfully make it, you are not allowed to pursue the matter of me snatching a student anymore."
"Don't worry, I will abide by it. If this kid really has such talent, why not let him have you?" Yan Shaozhe chuckled.
Although Yan Shaozhe's tone was relaxed, he was still a bit apprehensive in his heart.
This was the bet between Yan Shaozhe and Xian Liner. The stake was giving Bai Zhou to the Soul Guidance System, and Yan Shaozhe was not allowed to pursue it anymore.
Although Yan Shaozhe somewhat disbelieved that Bai Zhou could become a Rank 2 Soul Guider so quickly, seeing Xian Liner's confident appearance, he still felt a bit uneasy.
So he added a condition, which was to have Bai Zhou make a brand new Rank 2 spirit tool that had never appeared on the market, greatly increasing the difficulty of production.
Xian Liner naturally agreed immediately.
The blueprints for the brand new Rank 2 spirit tool that Bai Zhou was currently making were just purchased by Qian Duoduo, this delivery man, from the Sun Moon Empire after traveling a long distance.
Currently, only Qian Duoduo had seen these blueprints; even Xian Liner had never seen them.
Originally, Yan Shaozhe felt he would definitely win this time.
But seeing Bai Zhou's relaxed demeanor, he also felt somewhat uncertain in his heart.
"Could it be that this kid is really that amazing?" Yan Shaozhe looked in Bai Zhou's direction and secretly frowned.