Luckily.
This troublesome spirit’s foot doesn’t smell, it even carries a hint of a maiden’s fragrance.
It’s not because Chen Ye is suppressing...
But rather because Bai Susu, being a Foundation Establishment True Man, rarely has any mortal impurities in her body.
Chen Ye’s expression remained unchanged, his hands gently wrapped around that small foot, speaking in a serious tone:
"True Inheritor Bai, ordinary massages only relax the flesh. I have learned a minor craft that can explore meridians and clear blockages, far exceeding normal techniques, perhaps you should try?"
"Ah..."
Bai Susu bit her lip indiscernibly, seeing her little foot being held by a man’s hands, she unconsciously turned her gaze away, nibbling on snacks,
hearing Chen Ye speak with such assurance, suddenly she became interested:
"Then give it a try. If it has no effect, you’ll answer to me, young man!"
"Certainly." Chen Ye appeared respectful on the surface.
He took a deep breath, silently reciting the spell in his mind, using his fingers as a substitute for a saber, initiating the Limit Break level Disease Removal Saber Technique.
In an instant, Chen Ye’s world subtly changed; everything in the world, whether vegetation or rocks, revealed faint internal meridians and patterns as Spirit Plants do.
And the snow-white small foot in his hand, its meridians, blood flow, even every subtle acupuncture point, were revealed in his perception with nowhere to hide.
Chen Ye never imagined his Limit Break level Disease Removal Saber would first be used for giving someone a massage.
His fingertips were surrounded by a faint, exceedingly refined azure aura.
Then, seemingly casually, he lightly tapped on the soft, jade-like sole.
"Ah!"
Bai Susu felt a sharp yet peculiarly numbing force instantaneously piercing through the flesh, precisely targeting a meridian node she had never sensed before!
That feeling wasn’t painful, yet it was more unbearable than pain!
It was as if someone had plucked the nerves throughout her sole, a tingling sensation instantly coursing through her body, making her suddenly go weak, nearly sliding off her chair.
She reacted as if shocked, hastily pulling her foot back, amber eyes glaring at Chen Ye both embarrassed and annoyed: "You... you you you... what are you doing!"
Chen Ye raised his head innocently, confusedly saying: "True Inheritor Bai, what’s wrong? I merely used aura to clear your Yongquan Point, the fundamental of humans and the source of blood and energy. It’s normal for the first stimulation to react intensely."
"Yongquan Point?" Bai Susu was stunned. She naturally knew of this point, but never thought massaging it would cause such... such a strong reaction.
Looking at Chen Ye’s serious demeanor, as if she was overreacting, her anger transformed into a few doubts.
Could it be... she was truly inexperienced?
Chen Ye suddenly realized: "Is True Inheritor Bai afraid of pain? I’ll be gentler..."
"Ha, me afraid of pain? Is that possible?"
How could Bai Susu’s pride tolerate being told by a "servant" that she feared pain?
Her face turned beet red, forcibly suppressing the unease within, she extended the snow-white little foot again, but this time she vigilantly watched Chen Ye’s hand, awkwardly saying: "You... you continue! This lady just... just isn’t used to your strange technique!"
She sounded tough, but felt bitter within. The foot she extended again had toes slightly curled from tension, looking adorable.
"Certainly." Chen Ye responded respectfully, feeling delighted within.
This little girl truly is a paper tiger.
He condensed Blade Intent at his fingertips again, this time his technique was even more exquisite!
Bai Susu felt as if her foot had become an instrument in Chen Ye’s hand, being played with at his whim...
Damn... something doesn’t feel right.
She was forced to bite her lip hard, her face turning red, fine fragrant sweat even formed at her temple.
Just as the tension in both reached its peak, the door was gently pushed open with a creak.
"Master. Qing Jun’s here to bring your dinner."
Without seeing her, one heard the cheerful voice of a little girl,
"I promised to make something nice for Master, so I made something nice for Master!"
Qing Jun’s face was flushed, holding a bowl of soup in her hands. But the moment she stepped inside, she witnessed the bizarre scene.
Her master, squatting seriously, still holding Sister Bai’s snow-white foot!
"Clang!"
The soup in Qing Jun’s hands fell to the ground, spilling all over.
But Qing Jun ignored it, just stared blankly at her master.
What... what is happening?
"Sister Bai? What... what are you doing?"
The little girl’s gaze turned openly toward Bai Susu.
This full-fledged red face, tearful eyes made her look so pitiful. Is she really the imposing Sister Bai?
"Qing Jun, come out..."
Zhiwei followed Qing Jun in, equally stunned, tugging at Qing Jun’s clothes, hastily pulling her away.
But Bai Susu’s world went black. Her embarrassing state was fully seen by these two little girls!
"Ah!"
She screamed, like a cat whose tail was stepped on, quickly retracting her foot, even kicking the small boot flying.
Struggling to regain her usual lofty demeanor, yet her flushed cheeks and rapid breathing made her appear fiercely weak instead.
"What are you looking at!" She shouted fiercely at the two stupefied little girls, "Never... never seen anyone get a massage?!"
The two little girls were still staring blankly at her.
Bai Susu opened her mouth, but didn’t know what to say.
What’s wrong with them?
Are they really that shocked...
At this moment, Chen Ye also stood up, a trace of helplessness appearing on his face just at the right moment, and explained to the two apprentices: "True Inheritor Bai has been worn out from her journey, so I’m using a family technique to soothe her meridians. You two, don’t be rude."
His words were aimed not only at his apprentices but also to give Bai Susu a way out.
Qing Jun pouted a little, looking aggrieved: "Master... you have a family technique, but you never massage Qing Jun’s feet..."
Hearing this, Bai Susu felt even more suspicious: "Oh? Could it be, there is actually no family technique at all?"
Zhiwei quickly tugged on Qing Jun’s sleeve: "Idiot, back when... back when Master gave Sister a massage, you didn’t want it, remember?"
She was referring to the time when they were still in the slum area, and Chen Ye saw the two little girls shivering from the cold, so he boiled hot water and washed Zhiwei’s feet.
But at that time, Qing Jun was very reluctant...
Qing Jun blinked her eyes, also recalling the time in the slum area.
So, it was actually just because I didn’t want it...
No, that’s not right! I never refused back then! It’s all because Master is biased!
The little girl huffed angrily: "Qing Jun understands now, Master massages Sister and Sister Bai, but not Qing Jun!"
Chen Ye just felt a headache coming on, what was all this nonsense?
He rubbed his temples, just about to speak, when Bai Susu cleared her throat and, with her small hands behind her back, interjected:
"Little girl, your Master is just biased... hmph, from now on, your Master can only massage me!"
The reactions of the two little girls let Bai Susu put down her suspicions.
It seemed that Chen Ye really did have a family massage technique...
Upon hearing this, Qing Jun immediately bristled, standing defensively like a small creature guarding its food, retorting angrily: "No way! Master is Qing Jun’s Master! Not yours!"
"Oh?" Bai Susu raised an eyebrow, her amber eyes carrying a playful glint, "If I say he’s mine, then he’s mine. What, do you have a problem with that?"
"You... you wicked woman! So unreasonable!" Qing Jun was so angry her little face turned red, but she couldn’t think of anything more forceful to say.
The little girl could only look pitifully at Chen Ye: "Master, say something!"
At this juncture, Chen Ye naturally had to support his apprentice.
After all, Bai Susu couldn’t possibly cause him trouble over this trivial verbal spat.
"Qing Jun, your words aren’t right..." Chen Ye said slowly.
"! Mas... Master?"
The little girl suddenly deflated, like a frostbitten eggplant.
Sniffing, she puckered her lips, tears welling up.
Chen Ye didn’t expect such a big reaction from her, and hurriedly added: "Master isn’t only Qing Jun’s, but also Zhiwei’s."
"Ugh..." The little girl still looked at him with teary eyes.
Chen Ye quickly came up with an idea: "Master wants to taste Qing Jun’s soup, too. Let Master see how good Qing Jun’s cooking is?"
Only then did Qing Jun remember she was there to deliver food, reluctantly glanced at the mess on the ground, shot Bai Susu an angry glare, and then ran back to the kitchen.
Bai Susu was initially displeased by Chen Ye’s words, but seeing how aggrieved the little girl was.
She couldn’t create more trouble, so she turned to Chen Ye, her tone regaining its previous sharpness:
"Alright! There’s important business to attend to! How do you want to kill Li Guangzong? Actually... it would be best if you could kill him yourself. If I wantonly harm a Loose Cultivator, it will inevitably bring some trouble... never mind, I figure you’re no match for Li Guangzong, troublesome or not."
Li Guangzong was somewhat known and was a Loose Cultivator under the jurisdiction of the Lingyin Sect.
As a True Inheritor of the Lingyin Sect, if Bai Susu acted wantonly, it would certainly cause problems.
If it were a Foundation Establishment Cultivator from the Medicine King Valley, it would be easier to discuss. Bai Susu suspected that the other Foundation Establishment Cultivator who tried to ambush her was precisely from the Medicine King Valley!
Furthermore, the major sects of the Yan Kingdom had always had mutual grievances.
Especially the Medicine King Valley,
The Lingyin Sect and Medicine King Valley were both versed in the Alchemy Dao, often clashing while competing for the market.
Chen Ye said in a deep voice: "Li Guangzong is at the eighth layer of Qi Cultivation and is under the protection of the Foundation Establishment True Man of the Medicine King Valley. Moreover, he may have connections with other factions. It must be a swift battle, otherwise, reinforcements might come, escalating the situation. I’d like to request True Inheritor Bai to take out the Foundation Establishment True Man, while I take care of Li Guangzong! This way, it won’t trouble True Inheritor Bai, and we can swiftly end it."
"Oh? You seem quite confident. Can you really manage to kill a cultivator at the eighth layer of Qi Cultivation without interference?"
Bai Susu initially thought Chen Ye intended for her to do all the killing.
But on further thought, although her strength was formidable, she couldn’t swiftly kill a Foundation Establishment True Man.
If delayed, and the news spread, changes could occur with delay.
Chen Ye smiled slightly: "True Inheritor Bai, you’ll just have to wait and see."
Bai Susu frowned slightly; frankly, she didn’t believe Chen Ye could kill Li Guangzong across realms.
Moreover, Li Guangzong was an Alchemist, wealthy with resources, possibly holding some sort of trump card.
Apart from that, the Myat Pill Garden was also Li Guangzong’s stronghold, where he had allies.
But since Chen Ye spoke so, she couldn’t be bothered to intervene, only leaving with a parting sentence:
"In that case, there’s no time to waste. Tonight at midnight, with a moonless sky, is the perfect night for an assassination. Wait here for my signal..."
With that said, her figure flickered, transforming into a golden light, disappearing from the Herb Pavilion.
Chen Ye gazed at his own hands, taking a deep breath.
Li Guangzong, the past grievances between you and me, it’s time to settle them...