Chapter 238: Sharing a Room

Chapter 238: Sharing a Room

Night.

"Shall we head back?" After their meal, Jiang Ning asked.

Upon hearing this, Xie Xiaojiu hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Sir, the snow is quite heavy, and it's pitch dark outside!"

"I understand!" Jiang Ning nodded.

Just then, footsteps approached.

The next moment, Liu Wanwan appeared from the back door of the main hall.

"Miss Xie, I've prepared a room for you, and the hot water is ready too!"

Hearing these words, Xie Xiaojiu was momentarily stunned. She looked at Jiang Ning, her mouth slightly agape, as if she wanted to say something but stopped herself.

At this moment, Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile.

"Sister-in-law, it's not necessary! Let her sleep in my room."

"Sleep in your room?" Liu Wanwan was taken aback, then continued, "Is it appropriate for her to sleep in your room? Miss Xie is still an unmarried young lady."

Jiang Ning explained, "I've been staying at Miss Xie's home for the past few nights."

"I understand!" Liu Wanwan's face lit up with a knowing smile upon hearing this.

She glanced at the two of them, "In that case, I won't disturb you two anymore!"

As her words fell, Liu Wanwan hurried off to share the good news with Jiang Li.

"Sir!" Jiang Ning turned around and heard Xie Xiaojiu call out.

"I've been taking advantage of you and occupying your room all this time. Tonight, let me repay the favor!"

Hearing Jiang Ning's words, Xie Xiaojiu's face softened, and she immediately relaxed.

"Sir, please speak on my behalf. If I stay at your home, I'd feel more secure sleeping in your room."

"Aren't you afraid of me?" Jiang Ning smiled.

"No, I'm not!" Xie Xiaojiu shook her head earnestly.

Jiang Ning chuckled, then lifted his leg and walked out of the main hall, "Let's go!"

Xie Xiaojiu, who was behind him, hurriedly followed.

Stepping into the front courtyard, snowflakes continued to fall from the sky.

"Sir, it's a bit cold!" Xie Xiaojiu felt the melting snowflakes on her neck and couldn't help but speak up.

"If you're cold, put on another layer!" Jiang Ning said.

"I didn't bring any extra clothes!" Xie Xiaojiu replied, lowering her head.

Then, she added, "I'd like to take a hot bath later to warm up."

"Alright!" Jiang Ning nodded.

After a short while, the two of them arrived at the eastern courtyard.

Crossing the courtyard, Jiang Ning pushed open the door, lit the nearby candle, and the darkness inside the room dissipated significantly.

"Come in first! It's cold outside!" Jiang Ning said, and Xie Xiaojiu quickly followed, stepping over the threshold.

As the door closed, the cold wind and flying snow were blocked out, and the room instantly became much warmer.

"Wait here, and I'll bring you some hot water!"

"If you feel cold, you can light a fire and heat up the charcoal in the stove, but remember to open the window slightly." Jiang Ning instructed.

"Sir, let me fetch the hot water! How can I let you do this?" Xie Xiaojiu quickly spoke up.

"No need!" Jiang Ning shook his head, "It's too dark for you to find your way around, and you don't know where the kitchen is! Just wait here, and I'll bring you the hot water!"

After saying this, Jiang Ning turned and left, opening the door.

"Perfect!" Xie Xiaojiu watched Jiang Ning's face disappear through the door crack, and she muttered to herself, "If my father had treated my mother like you do, she wouldn't have suffered so much!"

On the other side.

Despite the snowy night, Jiang Ning was familiar with the layout and easily found his way to the kitchen.

"Big Brother!" As he entered the kitchen, Jiang Ning saw a man tending the fire, and a look of surprise flashed across his face.

Jiang Li turned around and saw Jiang Ning's silhouette at the kitchen door. He chuckled, "Ah Ning, you're here to fetch hot water, right?"

"Yes!" Jiang Ning nodded.

"Go for it! Ah Ning, seize the opportunity to win over Miss Xie, and don't worry about the formalities." Jiang Li clenched his fist.

Jiang Ning: ". . ."

Then, he asked, "Did you do the same with Sister-in-law?"

"Not really!" Jiang Li scratched his head and said with a happy expression, "It was on our wedding night. Although we didn't have the blessings of both families, it was still the happiest day of my life."

Looking at the honest man, Jiang Ning smiled.

After that.

He effortlessly carried a large bucket of hot water and mental health, as well as a bucket of cold water, and left.

"Sir, come in quickly!" Hearing Jiang Ning, Xie Xiaojiu took two steps at a time and reached the door, opening it to greet him.

After setting down the two buckets of water.

"Wait!" Xie Xiaojiu spoke up, then she stood on her toes and brushed off the snowflakes on Jiang Ning's head.

"All done!" She clapped her hands, her eyes slightly narrowed, and her face showed satisfaction.

Jiang Ning smiled and asked, "Should I adjust the water temperature, or can you manage it yourself?"

"I have a naturally cold body, so I prefer warmer water for bathing. I'll take care of it myself!" Xie Xiao Jiu spoke up.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning nodded, "Alright, then you go first. I'll leave, and you can call me when you're done."

With that, Jiang Ning turned and left immediately.

"Sir!"

"What is it?" Jiang Ning turned his head.

At this moment, Xie Xiao Jiu's face was tense, and she bit her lip, remaining silent for what felt like an eternity before finally speaking, "It's dark outside, and it's snowing and windy. It's too cold!"

"Then you should stay indoors, sir!"

As she finished speaking, Xie Xiao Jiu instinctively buried her face in her chest.

Her straightforward words caused her face to turn bright red.

Jiang Ning glanced at Xie Xiao Jiu.

Suddenly, he nodded.

He understood that for an unmarried woman like Xie Xiao Jiu to say such words, it took immense courage.

Then, he said, "In that case, I'll wait behind the partition screen!"

His words echoed in the room.

Jiang Ning walked towards the partition screen beside him.

His room was spacious, covering over a hundred square meters.

When he first moved in, there was a partition screen by the door.

He had found it obstructive and moved it to a corner.

Now, in this situation, hiding behind the partition screen was the best option.

"As you wish, sir!" Xie Xiao Jiu saw the partition screen in the corner of the room and breathed a sigh of relief.

Although everything was going according to her wishes, as the moment approached, her heart was filled with tension.

The partition screen provided a psychological buffer for her.

Otherwise, she didn't know how nervous she would become.

Then, Jiang Ning moved the screen and placed it between them.

He took a towel and a bath towel from the wardrobe.

"These are my face towel and bath towel. If you don't mind, you can use them later!" Jiang Ning said.

"I don't mind!" Xie Xiao Jiu quickly took the towel and bath towel from Jiang Ning and held them to her chest.

"I'll go first!" Jiang Ning said.

"Okay, sir!" Xie Xiao Jiu nodded.

Then, seeing Jiang Ning's silhouette behind the partition screen, she also breathed a sigh of relief.

After her pounding heart calmed down a little, Xie Xiao Jiu placed the towel and bath towel aside.

She began pouring hot and cold water into the bathtub, adjusting it to a comfortable temperature.

Only then did she start to undo her clothes.

For a warrior, even in the dead of winter, they wouldn't wear thick clothing.

Thick clothes would restrict their movements, making it inconvenient to move freely.

So, at this moment, she wore only a few layers, about the same as during spring and autumn.

On the other side of the screen.

Jiang Ning, through the partition, admired Xie Xiao Jiu's graceful figure.

He couldn't help but stare.

He wasn't pretending to be a gentleman.

At this point, he wasn't a fool; he understood Xie Xiao Jiu's intentions.

But he had his concerns.

In this world, even with his knowledge of his future potential, he was still an ordinary man.

He couldn't even guarantee his own safety.

Especially after learning that He Jinsheng, He Jinyun's second brother, had entered the city that morning.

If he came looking for trouble in the next few days and a conflict arose.

If the situation escalated beyond control.

The closer the relationship with him, the more constraints they would face.

Especially if it involved his woman, it would be his biggest weakness.

Moreover, after experiencing the joy of martial arts, Jiang Ning found that compared to women, the martial path was even more alluring.

The power returned to his body, and every increase in strength brought immense joy.

Especially the enhancement and elevation of his life, which gave him unparalleled satisfaction.

At this moment, as he was lost in thought.

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The sound of rustling clothes filled the room as the candlelight illuminated Xie Xiao Jiu's graceful figure.

On the other side.

Xie Xiao Jiu looked towards the partition screen. Although Jiang Ning was in the shadows, his silhouette was visible.

But she could sense a pair of eyes on her, and her face flushed with shyness.

At this moment, she had already prepared herself to offer her body.

So she was fearless.

The next moment.

She lifted her leg and stepped into the bathtub.

Behind the partition screen.

Jiang Ning saw Xie Xiao Jiu's silhouette reflected on the screen as she entered the bathtub, and the sound of splashing water filled his ears.

A scene formed in his mind.

A beautiful woman bathing.

"No!" Jiang Ning shook his head.

He knew that if he continued like this, he would inevitably be unable to suppress the urges of his body.

Today, he was not prepared.

He thought of this.

Shaking his head, he cleared his mind of stray thoughts and closed his eyes.

The next moment—

He focused his mind inward, his consciousness sinking into his body.

Then, he began to mobilize the power of his vital energy, condensing it into a small hammer.

Boom—

As his body trembled, he started to forge his bones.

With the experience from the afternoon, Jiang Ning was now more familiar with the process, and the Hundred and Eight Heavenly Stars and Earthly Fiend Bone Forging Hammer Technique flowed more smoothly than the first time.

With each strike, the vibrations dissipated, and then another hammer fell.

Meanwhile, Xie Xiaojiu was bathing with an extremely nervous heart.

She knew that, in a situation where a man and a woman were alone in a room, and with Jiang Ning being at an age when his blood and energy were surging, anything could happen!

So, every moment, her heart was filled with unease.

After a full hour, Xie Xiaojiu had been nervous for over an hour.

Especially when she was about to get out of the bathtub, she hesitated in her heart before mustering up the courage.

The next moment—

Splash—

The sound of water splashing filled the air as Xie Xiaojiu stood up from the bathtub.

Unfortunately, no one was there to appreciate this scene.

At this moment, Jiang Ning was fully focused on his bone forging progress and had no time to spare.

After a while—

Xie Xiaojiu finished wiping the water stains from her body and used a towel to wrap her long hair on top of her head.

Only then did she pick up the indecent garment she had just placed aside.

After putting on the garment, Xie Xiaojiu's face turned red.

If she were at home, she would often wear her sleepwear like this.

But now, it was different.

Sharing a room with Jiang Ning.

As soon as she stepped out from behind the partition screen, her tight-fitting garment would be in plain sight for Jiang Ning.

Although the garment she was wearing now wasn't overly revealing.

The upper half only exposed a pair of slender arms and a slender waist.

The lower half showed only half of her thighs and calves.

In Jiang Ning's previous life, girls on the beach would wear even less.

But this world was different.

This type of clothing was extremely private, and for a well-bred lady, usually only her husband would see it.

For Xie Xiaojiu, this was a huge mental constraint.

She lowered her head, biting her lip, her face showing hesitation.

The next moment—

Mustering her courage, she took the first step forward.

After crossing the partition screen—

Xie Xiaojiu saw Jiang Ning sitting there with his eyes closed.

Then, she noticed the faint rumbling sound coming from his body.

Xie Xiaojiu: "..."

At this moment, she stared at Jiang Ning in a daze, her face showing surprise.

She had never expected this.

Leaving Jiang Ning in the room while she bathed on the side, she had not anticipated this situation.

Xie Xiaojiu was stunned for a moment and then looked down at herself.

"Am I really not attractive?"

Her heart sank with disappointment.

At this time—

Jiang Ning had just completed a full cycle.

He immediately opened his eyes.

Raising his hand, a jade vial containing Iron Bone Pills appeared.

The next moment—

He opened his mouth and sucked in five Iron Bone Pills the size of peas from the vial.

Each pill was only about a centimeter in size.

As the five pills entered his body, Jiang Ning closed his eyes once more.

As for Xie Xiaojiu by his side, he had no time to pay attention to her.

Seeing this, Xie Xiaojiu obediently stood to the side, not making a sound.

She also realized that Jiang Ning had reached a critical moment.

Her heart was filled with surprise.

She could tell at a glance that the pills that flew out of the vial were Iron Bone Pills.

"The adult truly has peerless talent. He has already started forging his bones. I am far inferior to him!" Xie Xiaojiu's heart was filled with admiration.

At this moment, she focused all her attention on Jiang Ning.

She knew that Jiang Ning had taken the Iron Bone Pills, indicating that he had reached the most critical step in bone forging.

In less than half an hour—

Jiang Ning smoothly integrated the iron marrow from the pills into the thirteen major bones he had just forged.

Forging thirteen bones at once was still his limit.

When the dust settled, Jiang Ning slowly opened his eyes.

The next moment—

His eyes widened slightly.

"So big!" he thought to himself.

At this very moment—

Xie Xiaojiu stood before him in her indecent garment, and without the chest binding, her slender figure was accentuated by the thin garment.

"No wonder she insisted on binding her chest before."

Looking at the scene before him, Jiang Ning finally understood.

For a warrior, being too big indeed caused inconvenience in movement.

(End of Chapter)

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