Chapter 442: Is This a Medicinal Bath?
Five days later, the carriage returned to the Sang residence located in the Demon Cultivators territory.
“Welcome, Sister Long Huan, to the big family of the Sang family~”
Zhang Xiaoying had already made arrangements, preparing a grand welcome ceremony for Long Huan.
With Zhang Xiaoying taking care of these ceremonial matters, Sang Zhe felt completely at ease.
Especially when he recalled the incident of the fire in the harem of Buqi Mountain, he couldn’t help but break into a cold sweat.
From now on.
No matter what, he had to ensure Little Ying was safely settled at home.
This home simply couldn’t do without her!
While Little Ying took Long Huan on a tour of the Sang residence and introduced her to everyone, Sang Zhe stole a moment to indulge in his long-awaited beloved bath.
“Ah~”
The moment he submerged himself in the hot water, Sang Zhe felt as if he heard the sound of his soul being elevated.
“Finally can take a break.”
“Chief, you have many things to handle; you can’t rest yet.”
Sang Zhe’s expression turned dark as he turned to see Si Jingzhu, who had popped up from who knows where.
“What’s the matter? I’ve been doing fieldwork for so long, and I can’t even get two days off when I return?”
“Even if it’s a day off!” Si Jingzhu seemed a bit anxious and blinked her eyes hard. “Don’t you think you’ve forgotten something important?”
Sang Zhe tilted his head in thought.
Ah.
Speaking of which.
He seemed to have promised this little ghost that since he did a good job fooling the Demon Clan this time, he would take her out to have a good time when he got back.
“Ah… about that.” Sang Zhe sighed.
“Don’t worry, I won’t flake out on you.”
“Just let me catch my breath for a couple of days, and then I’ll take you out to play.”
“How can that be!?” Si Jingzhu was almost jumping up with urgency. “Do we really have to wait a few more days?”
“Um, it’s only a few days, it’s not that urgent, is it?”
“But who knows if you might bring home a bunch of women again in a few days!”
Sang Zhe: “?”
“Cough. That’s just… work-related needs. Yes, work-related needs.”
“I don’t care whether you’re working or not.” Si Jingzhu’s beautiful eyes slightly reddened and her cherry lips puffed up in displeasure.
“In the beginning, it was fine, just some captives from the Demon Cultivators, at most that woman Yu Xia.”
“Then it got crazier with the Sword Palace Master, the Demon Cultivators Sect Leader, the Merchant Guild President, the Empress of the Holy Kingdom—now you’re not even letting demons go!”
“If I wait any longer, will I have to line up behind a dog?”
What are you talking about! Even if I were a stallion, I wouldn’t stoop so low!
“…Cough.” Sang Zhe, sweating profusely, said, “I’m perfectly normal! I’m not into bestiality or anything!”
“And what’s the deal with you and the Little Princess then?” Si Jingzhu pressed.
Sang Zhe thought for a long time but couldn’t come up with a retort.
“I don’t care!”
Si Jingzhu gritted her teeth and rolled on the ground like a child throwing a fit, “Why am I still the only one waiting in line when I was one of the first to arrive!”
“I can’t wait anymore! You need to take me now!”
Sang Zhe: “…”
“Okay, enough joking. It’s hard for me to take a bath for once.”
Sang Zhe waved his hand irritably. “If you have something to say, wait until I finish my bath.”
“No! It’s not happening!”
Si Jingzhu, seemingly throwing a tantrum, bit down on her silver teeth and suddenly dove into the pool.
The splash of water startled Sang Zhe.
“Hey! What are you doing?!”
“I can’t wait anymore.”
Si Jingzhu pouted angrily and said, “Senior Sister Shi said, if you rely on others, you might as well rely on yourself; a beautiful and happy life must be fought for.”
“If you don’t take me out, I’ll take you instead!”
Sang Zhe: “?”
“Hey! Calm down!”
Desperately holding Si Jingzhu down, Sang Zhe could only beg for mercy. “Alright, alright! I got it! I’ll take you out to play!”
“Tomorrow! Just tomorrow, I won’t even take a vacation; I’ll treat it as if I’m still working overtime.”
Si Jingzhu slowly surfaced from the water, her little head peeking out as she looked shyly at Sang Zhe. “…Really?”
“Really.”
Sang Zhe sighed and gently ruffled Si Jingzhu’s little head.
“But.”
“Thanks a lot this time. You really helped me out.”
Si Jingzhu slowly lifted her head, her beautiful eyes filling with tears of surprise.
“Wuwu… you finally praised me…”
“Don’t make it sound like I’m some scumbag taking advantage of an innocent girl.”
Sang Zhe scratched his head in frustration. “I just sometimes get too busy and can’t take care of your feelings.”
“I can’t help it! I’m really busy; there’s so much to do, it never ends.”
“However.” Sang Zhe suddenly seemed to think of something and lowered his head. “From now on, I can grant you a special privilege.”
Upon hearing this, Si Jingzhu became very curious. “What is it?”
“From today on, whenever I’m taking a bath, you can come in and join me.”
“Eh!?”
Si Jingzhu’s face immediately turned a little shy and embarrassed as she stammered, “Th-this… isn’t this wrong? You actually like this kind of play? In the water? Bathing together?”
“But, having the first time in such a scenario might be a bit… unromantic… Ah, I’m not complaining about the choice; it’s all up to your preference, but—”
While Si Jingzhu was still blushing and rambling, Sang Zhe suddenly said:
“Wait. Didn’t you notice something?”
“After you entered the pool, the water became even more nourishing.”
“Doesn’t this mean… it can be called a medicinal bath?”
Si Jingzhu’s smile gradually stiffened on her face.
After a long while, she pitifully wiped her reddened eyes and helplessly pounded Sang Zhe’s chest.
“Sang Zhe, you big bad guy! That’s too much!”
——
——
A short trip.
Although it was exhausting to finally return from a work trip.
But it would indeed be quite bad to not follow through on what he promised.
However, when it came to deciding where to play, Sang Zhe was completely at a loss.
There were countless fun places to explore across the continent that one could never see all in a lifetime.
However, if it was a scenic trip, many places felt very similar. If it was about cultural cities, it just didn’t feel quite right for the little ghost.
Was there a place suitable for a short trip… Sang Zhe pondered deeply.
“How about watching the stars?” Suddenly, on one side of the bed, Zhang Xiaoying suggested.
“I heard there’s a Starview Valley to the south that’s quite famous, and the Hongyu Pavilion is promoting it for tours every day.”
“Indeed,” Long Huan on the other side also appeared thoughtful. “It’s a great place to take a girl out.”
“Wait… why am I helping you come up with ideas? I’m new to the Sang family! Don’t just leave me behind to play with another girl!”
“Don’t worry, it’s just for a few days.” Zhang Xiaoying gently reassured her, “And you don’t know, even though you’re small, your combat power is surprisingly strong! You’re really relieving a lot of pressure for us sisters!”
“That’s the physique of the Ancestor Dragon clan.” Tang Yubbing said with some envy, “So great… I don’t have the stamina and end up crying for mercy after just a few times.”
While the girls were quietly chatting in the bed, only Sang Zhe suddenly chuckled.
Why is no one asking if I need to relieve the pressure of being split into several pieces every night?
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