Cao Xing nodded after listening, then glanced at her skills.
Since the Dark Power had dissipated from her body,
Franciska's skills had also changed.
[Forest Witch: Franciska]
[Level: 50, 0/1,000,000 (Fifth Rank Commander-Level creature)]
[Detailed Attributes: Click for details]
As a Fifth Rank Commander-Level creature, Franciska possessed formidable war power.
Her several skills could significantly aid in team battles.
For instance, [Spiritual Energy Surge]'s group attack + group recovery.
For instance, [Forest Blessing]'s Life Shield.
And as for [Witch Domain], it needed no further explanation; it forced all enemy skills into a cooldown and halved the cooling time for ally skills, making it immensely impactful.
However, Cao Xing was not interested in her war power, but rather her Life Skills: [Alchemy Mastery]!
You see, what he needed most right now was an alchemist.
And the importance of a Master-level alchemist was self-evident!
Cao Xing mused to himself, "Perfect, through these days of cultivation, the Spirit Breath Grass and Ice Phoenix Flower in my territory have grown quite mature."
"Check how much we have when we get back."
"If these materials can all be made into potions, they should be able to fetch a substantial amount of resources."
Thinking of this, Cao Xing became even more determined to bring Franciska back to his territory.
So Cao Xing straightforwardly said, "Franciska."
Upon hearing Cao Xing call her, the witch, dressed in a low-cut red evening gown and with exquisite beauty, slightly raised her head.
"You should know that I am a Lord."
"My territory is not here either."
"So I need you to come back to my territory with me. Do you have any objections?"
Hearing this, a hint of hesitation appeared in Franciska's eyes.
After a moment, she still did not answer.
Cao Xing queried, puzzled, "Do you not want to?"
Franciska slightly bowed, covering her white bosom with one hand.
"Esteemed Lord, it's not that I am unwilling to go back with you to the territory."
"It's just because... I've been in this forest for almost two hundred years."
"In the two hundred years, I've been mainly engaged in research, alchemy, and grappling for consciousness with that presence inside me..."
"I do not know what has happened outside; I also do not know, in my current state, how I should interact with other humans..."
Cao Xing nodded knowingly after listening.
Two hundred years, Franciska had stayed in the castle for that long.
If it were on Blue Star, two hundred years ago, our society was still in that feudal dynasty era.
Although the development in this world was not that fast.
Franciska also did not know what the outside world was like, isolated from society.
In our term, she was out of touch with society.
After pondering for a moment, Cao Xing said, "If you feel uncomfortable dealing with strangers, I can arrange a private room for you, so you can gradually adapt."
"I don't need you to do much at the moment, just use your expertise to help me with alchemy."
He laid it out plainly.
And upon hearing this, the witch's eyes seemed to show a hint of interest.
At this time, Eliza gently took her hand, exclaiming excitedly, "Witch sister, come back to the territory with us, I want to be friends with you."
Next to her, Little Chuchu also chimed in, "Yeah, yeah, beautiful witch sister, come back with us."
"Big brother's territory is very warm, much warmer than the castle."
"And everyone is easy to get along with; you won't feel out of place..."
It was clear that these two girls liked her very much.
They looked at Franciska with hopeful eyes.
She pondered for a moment, meeting the gazes of Tong Chuchu and Eliza.
Then she sighed lightly, "Alright, I'll go back to the territory with you..."
Upon hearing this, smiles appeared on everyone's faces.
Little Chuchu and Eliza, holding her arms, exclaimed excitedly, "Yay!"
"The beautiful witch sister is coming back with us!"
Cao Xing was also quite pleased.
He couldn't help but give a thumbs-up to Tong Chuchu and Eliza, the two little girls.
After Franciska made her decision, she did not hesitate any longer.
She softly asked, "Lord... may I ask when shall we depart?"
Cao Xing checked the time; it was already past 1 a.m., deep in the night.
After a short reflection, he said directly, "We will set off now and return overnight."
He was concerned about some matters.
This time, he had taken down a Red Robed Bishop of the Light Church.
As an important member of the Light Church, the other party would likely send people to investigate.
So he needed to leave as soon as possible.
Otherwise, if discovered, it would truly be a fight to the death.
Franciska nodded slightly.
"Alright, please give me a few minutes to pack up some potions and tools..."
Upon hearing this, Cao Xing awkwardly said, "Um... no need..."
The beautiful witch in front of him fluttered her black eyelashes, looking at Cao Xing with a puzzled expression.
"Because, I've already packed them for you."
Upon hearing this, everyone present tried to suppress their laughter, wanting to laugh but not daring to.
Franciska remained silent for a moment, seemed to understand something, and a smile crept upon her lips.
It was the first time Cao Xing saw her smile from the heart.
Just like an exquisite flower blooming alone in the deepest part of the forest, he happened to catch a glimpse of it.
A stunning moment, striking the soul!
Cao Xing hastily shifted his gaze, then said, "Let's go, prepare to leave here."