The scent was indescribable, like pine, fresh and invigorating, filling the room and clearing the mind.
Following the pleasant aroma, she grabbed Bai Yufeng's arm, her tone firm.
"You wanted to bathe, didn't you? I'll serve you. I truly don't know where you young masters come from!"
Hearing Gu Qianying's indignant tone, Bai Yufeng sprinkled water from the bucket onto the floor in front of her.
He said with amusement, "Even now, you refuse to open your eyes."
Gu Qianying gritted her teeth, "I'm afraid of getting the evil eye."
Bai Yufeng let out a cold snort and slowly sank into the bathtub.
The water temperature was perfect, just as he liked it.
A degree more would be too hot, a degree less, too cold.
Gu Qianying stood stiffly beside him, unmoving, her eyes squeezed shut, refusing to open them.
Bai Yufeng clapped his hand on the water, tossing a cloth to Gu Qianying, and commanded,
"Come here and scrub my back."
"Did you hear me?"
Gu Qianying clutched the cloth to her chest and stiffly shuffled her feet.
If she saw a man's back.
She didn't pay much attention.
Gu Qianying finally lifted her eyelids.
She saw the man before her, his back broad.
But on this back.
It was covered in scars, one after another, fresh blood blooming outward.
Gu Qianying's hand covered the area.
Her grip tightened.
Bai Yufeng seemed to feel pain and let out a muffled groan. He turned his head.
"Are you trying to joke with me?"
Gu Qianying feigned ignorance, casually turning her head away and calmly stating,
"I am scrubbing the elder master's back. Am I doing something wrong now?"
Hearing Gu Qianying's provocative tone,
Bai Yufeng suddenly smiled.
Since she wanted it this way, he saw no need to be courteous with her.
He suddenly swung his arm.
Gu Qianying cried out in surprise, feeling her body float into the air.
She cried out in astonishment,
"What do you want to do?"
Bai Yufeng hooked Gu Qianying's cheek and said slowly,
"Haven't you been trying to pique my interest repeatedly? Fine, I'll indulge you. Bathing with me, this is likely what you desire."
With a splash.
The water in the bathtub erupted.
And the two people within were locked in a tight embrace.
Gu Qianying almost choked to death on the water.
She was like a pale, floating object in the water, unable to grasp anything, anxiously reaching out her hands.
She waved them upward without moving.
Bai Yufeng slightly narrowed his eyes, then grabbed Gu Qianying and moved closer intimately.
"What, don't you like it?"
Gu Qianying gritted her teeth instantly and looked forward coldly, "Let me go."
When Gu Qianying left the bathtub, her movements were somewhat disheveled, her entire body soaked.
Fortunately, the clothes she wore were the thick, dark-colored garments of the household servants.
Otherwise, after this ordeal.
Gu Qianying feared her defenses might crumble.
She glared at Bai Yufeng vigilantly, a mix of urgency and anger, looking fiercely ahead.
"What do you want to do?"
Bai Yufeng leaned against the side of the bathtub, raising an eyebrow. Seeing her shy expression, he was quite pleased.
He cleared his throat and spoke in a slightly hoarse voice,
"Your body is covered in dust, too dirty. I asked you to wash in the bathtub, is that wrong?"
Gu Qianying clenched her fists instantly.
This person was truly detestable.
But she didn't want to argue with him at the moment, so she could only soften her stance slightly and say quietly,
"Are you satisfied with tormenting me like this?"
Bai Yufeng sneered.
This little bit was hardly satisfying.
But there was plenty of time. How could Gu Qianying have an easy time in his hands?
He slowly stood up, wrapped himself in a bath towel, and gestured behind him.
"Go change your clothes! Lingering in the room while so wet will only dirty my floor."
Gu Qianying frowned, looking at her disheveled state.
She could only walk away angrily.
After changing, Gu Qianying looked through a gap and saw Bai Yufeng sitting leisurely. She noticed the exposed nape of his neck.
If she could draw blood, now might be the best time.
A surge of spiritual energy flowed from her fingertips, transforming into a silver needle in mid-air, swiftly flying towards him.
Gu Qianying's heart was tense.
If she could obtain Bai Yufeng's blood and the bloodline of the Sacred Feather family.
Perhaps she could dispel the demonic energy from her child.
But alas.
It was ultimately futile.
The silver needle struck Bai Yufeng's neck and suddenly emitted a dinging sound.
In an instant.
The silver needle shattered, dissipating into the air.
That spiritual energy also instantly recoiled towards Gu Qianying.
She clutched her chest abruptly.
This sharp force, mixed with residual energy, reflected back onto Gu Qianying.
She let out a muffled groan.
She cursed inwardly, "Damn it, this person's vigilance is so high."
Bai Yufeng hadn't noticed the silver needle.
However, around him, countless spiritual energies swirled, constantly protecting him, keeping him safe.
Gu Qianying was momentarily vexed and had to withdraw her hand.
It seemed today was not the day.
Her gaze fell upon Bai Yufeng, cold and unwavering.
But it was alright, there was plenty of time.
One day, she would obtain Bai Yufeng's blood.
At this moment, Gu Qianying noticed a corner of the room faintly shimmering, accompanied by a surge of power.
Gu Qianying's eyes widened.
She quickly moved forward and saw a plump spiritual pearl floating in mid-air. The spiritual energy emanating from it was extraordinary.
Gu Qianying immediately smiled.
Without hesitation, she decisively took the object.
Since she couldn't get Bai Yufeng's blood today and had been tormented by him, taking this item now was still a benefit to Bai Yufeng.
When she went out.
Bai Yufeng's gaze fell upon Gu Qianying.
The person was small, wearing his clothes, which were a bit too long, almost dragging on the ground, looking rather out of place.
He beckoned to Gu Qianying, commanding,
"Come here."
Gu Qianying shrank back, finding an excuse.
"Elder Master, I have matters to attend to, and must take my leave. I shall not disturb you further."
Gu Qianying feared a repeat of the previous incident and fled faster than a rabbit, even accidentally tripping over her own hem.
After she left his side.
Bai Yufeng slowly stood up and went to the back.
As expected, the spiritual pearl he carried was missing from its corner.
His thin lips curved.
Sensing the aura of the place.
"You seem very interested in my belongings!"