Chapter 050 – Unexpected Discovery
Li Yuan arrived at the little nameless pavilion, leafed through the manual for a while, then set it down, glancing at Senior Li resting in his lounge chair.
It had been quite some time, yet Senior Li’s injuries showed no sign of improvement. His combat power remained 135~145, still a far way off from his peak of 200~210. Li Yuan couldn’t help wondering what kind of wound the old man had suffered.
Senior Li suddenly asked, “Something bothering you?”
Feigning nonchalance, Li Yuan replied, “It’s nothing, Master. I just heard from the menial workers on my way here that a few more Blood Blade Sect members went missing on the island last night—outer sect disciples, apparently. There’s a large ship moored in the southern docks, and it seems the Dark Visage Elder from the sect has arrived.”
“Mhmm...” Senior Li gave a leisurely nod. “They’re here to deal with that situation. It has nothing to do with you. As long as you leave before dusk each day, you’ll be fine,” he said, then added calmly, “All these disappearances happen after nightfall. Doesn’t affect you by day.”
Li Yuan could tell he didn’t want to talk further, so he just answered, “Understood.”
Senior Li went on. “By the way, Xi Yan and the others mentioned you to me. They said you’re perfectly polite but refuse their service.”
Li Yuan froze for a second. “But, Master... they’re all—”
Senior Li waved him off. “They’re not my wives, nor my concubines, let alone madams you have to pay respects to. They’re just maids. Some were given to me, some I bought. I’ve already instructed them to attend to you properly, no need to refuse. Certain herbal applications need a hands-on approach to help the body absorb them. After your training each day, your acupoints are wide open, so that’s the ideal time to let herbal remedies nourish you. This is about helping you break through sooner. Don’t avoid it.
“What’s more, a martial artist’s blood runs hot; you need to vent that energy. Indulge desire, forget emotion—keep nothing bottled up, or it will hamper your cultivation. I won’t pry into your household affairs, but in my home...if one of the maids catches your eye, feel free to enjoy yourself.”
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That day, Li Yuan practiced until nearly finished. Steam rose off his body, sweat soaking his short, tight training clothes and revealing the solid outline of his muscles. Nearby, the seductive and curvaceous Xi Yan was directing a few maids to prepare a bathtub of hot water, though she also kept throwing him suggestive glances.