Trafford's Trading Club

Chapter 1452: Chapter 179: The Hands of the Servant and the Maid

A black whirlwind swept across the courtyard of the mansion, instantly tidying the messy grass—before this, the whirlwind had swept all the way through the mansion… Tai Yinzi.

Even though he was playing a little trick to have fun, Tai Yinzi was well aware that if he didn’t do Da Zhe’s job well, it would probably be much harder for him to come out next time.

Actually, there was something Tai Yinzi didn’t tell Da Zhe—that the place where he lived in the Main God Project world served as one of the pillars of the entire Main God Project world.

The existence of these pillars was meant to ensure the stability of the Main God Project world… Moreover, the place where Tai Yinzi resided required the presence of a Black Soul Envoy to maintain stability—that was the main reason he couldn’t often leave.

However, with Da Zhe, it was different… Da Zhe’s existence could directly stabilize the pillar—this way, Tai Yinzi could switch himself out.

Tai Yinzi wasn’t sure if Da Zhe would eventually notice this, but considering the Magic Mirror, Da Zhe should tacitly approve of this exchange, right? Besides, hadn’t he also completed all of Da Zhe’s cleaning work?

Looking at the garden that was now clean, and realizing he still had more than five hours of free time, Tai Yinzi suddenly felt that his life had reached its peak.

“Hmm, the weather is quite nice today…”

Tai Yinzi set up a beach chair and a parasol in the mansion’s courtyard, prepared a cocktail for himself, put on sunglasses, and began sunbathing.

Just then, there was a sound… It seemed like the sound of a window opening.

Tai Yinzi looked up and saw a tiny figure sticking out from the window of the mansion’s attic, gazing into the distance… The breeze lifted her hair.

Luo Ya.

Tai Yinzi blinked—he obviously remembered this girl—after all, at the Penglai Treasury, he had been hunted down by this girl… But later, this girl moved into the shop and was recognized as a sister by the boss.

Oh… the master’s sister would naturally be part of the master class!

Within Tai Yinzi, the soul of the servant… his loyalty suddenly ignited—he turned into a black wind, blowing to the window of the attic, and transformed into the appearance of an immortal sage, “Honorable Miss Luo Ya, this humble Taoist greets you.”

Luo Ya only felt the view in front of her suddenly blocked, subconsciously blinking… She tilted her head to move Tai Yinzi out of her line of sight.

“I am Tai Yinzi.” Tai Yinzi didn’t mind this at all… Girls, especially those who seemed to be a little unclear-minded, having a peculiar personality was only to be expected.

When it came to little girls, although he might not be very powerful, he could always handle situations—after all, back then, when Yu Sanniang shed her fox form to become human, joining the restive Taoist sect, it was Tai Yinzi who took care of her.

On the other hand, as a participant in the Penglai Treasury incident, and from a certain perspective, Tai Yinzi could even be considered one of the instigators of the Penglai Treasury incident… Naturally, he knew some specifics about Luo Ya.

He even found a bizarre painting in some room on that massive ship, the portrait depicted his boss and Luo Ya… the appearance was just a bit different.

What secret lay within, Tai Yinzi naturally dared not inquire on his own—he was quite satisfied with his current life, did not wish to stand out, and preferred that no one remember him… As long as he could occasionally sneak out for a break, he was content.

At this moment, a small figure jumped onto the windowsill, hands on her hips, glaring at Tai Yinzi… Star Creation Creature, Mian Mian!

“The little master doesn’t like you, so you better leave!”

Faced with Mian Mian’s unkind words, Tai Yinzi didn’t get angry—his skill in reading situations was practically maxed out!

This peculiar creature, being able to call Luo Ya ‘little master’, must be Luo Ya’s close confidant!

Moreover, in the shop, everything nominally had only one master—and that was the shop’s owner, Luo Qiu… Yet, this creature referred to Luo Ya as little master!

Thus, this creature seemed extremely strange, but in Tai Yinzi’s eyes, it was someone not to offend easily—back in the ancient times five hundred years ago, Mian Mian’s role would clearly be like a trusted maid capable of causing trouble for the lady!

“Oh! My goodness! How can there be such a perfect pillow in the world? Forgive my shallow knowledge, but I truly cannot tell the exquisite craftsmanship required to create such a perfect pillow as yourself… Miss, what should I call you?” Tai Yinzi made a slight bow at this time, “Oh, my Taoist name is ‘Tai Yinzi’, and I am a Black Soul Envoy under the master… I was also the first Black Soul Envoy personally transformed by the master.”

Mian Mian blinked at Tai Yinzi—it actually didn’t know too much about the matters within the shop.

Because before becoming a Star Creation Creature by Nan Xiao Nan, it had always lived in Ren Ziling’s home, and its memory mostly consisted of the matters between Luo Qiu and Ren Ziling… Is this the first Black Soul Envoy the master personally transformed?

Emmm… His appearance really does resemble those esteemed seniors from TV dramas—no wonder he was transformed by the master first. He sure looks reliable?

And he seems quite sensible… He immediately noticed the exceptional craftsmanship of yours truly… Oh my, being called perfect, I suddenly feel a bit shy!

“Old master, you’ve been polite, I’m called Mian Mian! Used to be a pillow at the master’s house!” Mian Mian immediately withdrew its hands from its waist and respectfully bowed to Tai Yinzi, “Sorry! I thought you were some unknown fellow wanting to harm the little master!”

“Haha, so it’s Miss Mian Mian.” Tai Yinzi, with a forced smile, bowed again, “Miss Mian Mian is truly fortunate, being a pillow in the master’s house, which really makes this humble Taoist envious!”

“Oh, not at all!”

The commercial exchange of flattery, with the maid viewing the servant… That was roughly the feeling, and soon, Mian Mian and Tai Yinzi were talking happily, sharing everything with each other!

“…Yes, I also think Ms. You Ye always sticks to the master, and never gives Miss Luo Ya a chance!”

“Right!” Tai Yinzi nodded emphatically, “To have the position of the Black Soul Envoy’s commander managed by a woman is unacceptable! Isn’t this akin to the proverb of a hen announcing the morning?”

“… Old master, isn’t what you said a bit much?”

Mian Mian couldn’t help but tighten its expression. Despite always accompanying Miss Luo Ya… and spending most of the time by Miss Luo Ya’s side, during the limited interactions with the maid, it could still feel the might of this maid.

It feels like even just gossiping behind someone’s back like this is quite nerve-wracking!

“Don’t worry, Ms. Mian Mian!” Tai Yinzi quickly said, “Miss Luo Ya is the sister of the Master and is naturally our owner too! No matter how wicked that woman is as the commander of the Black Soul envoy, what can she do? Could she defy the Master? Ms. Mian Mian, you’re the pillow by Young Miss Luo Ya’s side! Your noble status, even I, as an old Taoist, dare not desecrate easily!”

“No such thing! Old master, you really exaggerate. I’m not as good as you say!”

“Ms. Mian Mian, never underestimate yourself! The old Taoist’s words today are all heartfelt!” Tai Yinzi spoke with solemnity and sincerity, “Even if that wicked woman were right here, I would say the same, disregarding my own body! Ms. Mian Mian, you’re so much better than that wicked woman!”

This little pillow had never been praised like this before, and now its head was spinning, feeling like it was about to float away, finding every word from the old master so justifiable and hitting the key points… It felt indeed underestimated, having been just for companionship since gaining life, and was indeed underutilized.

Of course, this didn’t mean Mian Mian had any dissatisfaction with accompanying Ms. Luo Ya—It merely felt it could do more.

“You too, old master!” Mian Mian said, blushing, “With your stability, the Master should definitely utilize you more!”

“Sigh…” Tai Yinzi suddenly furrowed his brows, his face filled with bitterness, “Ms. Mian Mian might not know, but the old Taoist has become a bit estranged with the Master lately…”

“Old master, why is that?” Mian Mian asked with concern.

Tai Yinzi, looking sorrowful, said, “Isn’t it because of that wicked woman, jealous of my achievements, using underhanded tactics behind the scenes, then using her beauty to tempt the Master…”

“This…” Mian Mian was instantly shocked, “How could this be… doesn’t seem like it?”

“Ms. Mian Mian might not be aware!” Tai Yinzi sighed, “That wicked woman looks dignified, but her heart is malicious! What she has done and how she has wronged me, let me tell you in detail!”

“Oh, oh!” Mian Mian nodded vigorously and obediently sat down.

Tai Yinzi began to narrate vividly with expressive emotions, while Mian Mian nodded occasionally, displaying surprise… Meanwhile, neither the servant nor the maid noticed that Miss Luo Ya had unknowingly left the room from the attic.

…

Upon leaving the room, Luo Ya looked at the empty corridor, tilted her head, and randomly chose a direction to walk to—her gaze constantly shifting, seemingly searching for something.

“Brother…”

She searched through one room after another—with Luo Ya’s physical ability, not just these wooden doors but even steel doors likely could easily be opened.

Finally—Luo Ya opened another door… the Main God Project server room’s door!

The interior of this room appeared far more spacious than it looked from the outside—the room was filled with various [servers] primarily structured with crystals!

Luo Ya saw Adam being charged, then walked over—she reached out to gently touch Adam’s body, then knocked a few times. Seeing no response, she paid no mind.

However, one of those gentle knocks apparently hit Adam’s head… leaving a little dent.

Not bothered by this, she curiously began inspecting the servers in the room—suddenly approaching one.

Luo Ya tilted her head, observing the ports on the server—her eyes suddenly sparkled, revealing purple light… In her pupils, colorful rings flickered.

Suddenly, Luo Ya raised her palm—a wire-like plug shot fiercely from her palm… seamlessly piercing into the server’s port.

Luo Ya slowly closed her eyes.

With her eyes closed, Luo Ya felt as if she entered another room… She could sense a vast amount of information filling this complex room.

Luo Ya’s essential power, though continuously restricted by the altar, was inherently artificial and primarily composed of Wansu material, hence possessing incredible reconstructive potential.

Unconsciously, like a blank sheet of paper, Luo Ya began to absorb the information in this room furiously—meanwhile, a consciousness found somewhere to anchor… or found an exit, suddenly separating from Luo Ya’s consciousness.

The separated consciousness was so weak… but within this room, it crazily absorbed the massive amount of information, gradually growing stronger.

Unnoticed, in the real world’s network, a newly born consciousness gradually solidified… Using everything in the network as nourishment, it finally had its own shape.

Fully formed, it then escaped Luo Ya’s control, instantly using the server as a springboard, disappearing into the ocean of the network.

Luo Ya suddenly opened her eyes… revealing a confused expression, then blinked—she gazed at the line shot from her palm with more confusion—Luo Ya seemed to dislike it, suddenly snapping the line off her palm.

After snapping it, Luo Ya appeared tired again and retraced her steps back to the attic room… Mian Mian, in her mad chat mode, glanced back, seeing the little miss still asleep, didn’t pay more attention.

…

Just.

Shortly thereafter.

[YES/NO] emails began appearing massively in the real world’s network—just this day, in the real world, there were over tens of thousands of mysterious coma incidents.

But that’s another story.