Chapter 91: Out of the Bath, Lin Qingyi's Surprise!

Chapter 91: Out of the Bath, Lin Qingyi's Surprise!

Wanhua Tower.

"Master Jiang, please!"

A maid named Xiao Lu led the way, guiding Jiang Ning towards the rooftop.

A moment later.

The rooftop of Wanhua Tower.

At the open-air pavilion.

"Lord Lin is currently bathing, please wait here for a moment, Master Jiang."

"Okay!" Jiang Ning nodded and sat down in a chair.

Xiao Lu then began to brew tea in front of Jiang Ning.

A moment later.

Glug, glug, glug—

The brewed tea slowly poured into the teacup.

"Master Jiang, please have some tea!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning picked up the teacup, cooled it slightly, and took a small sip.

After finishing one cup and refilling it, Lin Qingyi still did not appear.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning had no choice but to wait patiently.

It wasn't until he had drunk five or six cups of tea, enough to feel a slight urge to urinate, that he heard sounds coming from the pavilion.

A moment later.

Creak—

The door was pushed open.

Only then did Lin Qingyi appear before Jiang Ning.

At this moment, Lin Qingyi was wearing a thin green dress, like a willow leaf in the early spring, gracefully stepping out of the room.

After her bath, her skin appeared even fairer and more delicate, not at all like a woman in her thirties, but rather like a young girl in her late teens.

Lin Qingyi's long hair was loosely draped, and water droplets slid down her strands, falling onto her thin green dress, making it cling to her body, further accentuating her graceful figure.

As Lin Qingyi stepped over the threshold, she gently lifted her long, thin skirt, revealing a pair of white and translucent jade-like feet. Her feet touched the cold floor, leaving behind footprints.

Jiang Ning, upon seeing this, quickly picked up the teacup and took a few more sips.

Lin Qingyi, seeing this scene, couldn't help but smile.

Her mood became somewhat cheerful.

Jiang Ning's behavior indicated that she still possessed captivating charm.

How could this not make her feel happy?

The next moment.

Jiang Ning put down his teacup and stood up.

"Greetings, Lord Lin!" He bowed respectfully.

Lin Qingyi smiled, "You called me sister before, why did you change the way you address me today?"

"Sister Lin!" Jiang Ning immediately responded.

Hearing these words, Lin Qingyi smiled even more.

Then.

She sat beside Jiang Ning, lifting her skirt and crossing her right leg over her left, before lowering her long skirt again.

As a result, due to the insufficient length of the skirt, half of her translucent, white jade-like right leg was exposed.

"Little guy, why did you suddenly come to look for your sister today?" Lin Qingyi held the teacup and took a sip.

Jiang Ning was taken aback.

"This cup of tea is mine, Lord Lin!"

"This cup is yours!"

As he spoke, Jiang Ning pushed the other teacup on the table towards Lin Qingyi.

Lin Qingyi paused, her eyebrows slightly raised as she glanced at Jiang Ning's face.

"It's fine! I don't mind!" Lin Qingyi calmly spoke, her expression extremely serene: "Also, call me sister! I love hearing that title!"

But while she spoke, her earlobes, visible through her long black hair, seemed to be slightly flushed, as if dyed with rouge.

"Okay, sister!" Jiang Ning said.

Then.

Lin Qingyi coughed lightly, clearing her throat.

Only then did she say, "You haven't told me why you came to see your sister today. Did you encounter some trouble and need my help?"

Hearing Lin Qingyi repeatedly mention the word 'sister', Jiang Ning immediately understood her preference.

She clearly enjoyed being called 'sister'.

Jiang Ning then had a sudden realization, finding it very reasonable.

Many women had this quirk, they liked being called 'sister'.

Not to mention that the title 'sister' was an age-defying one for Lin Qingyi, so it was no wonder she liked it.

Then, Jiang Ning spoke.

"Sister Lin, I came today to receive the gift that Senior Master Shen left for me."

Lin Qingyi glanced at Jiang Ning, "You'd better not think about that for now! When Shen Congyun left, he specifically instructed me to give it to you after you achieve Qi and Blood Perfection. It's better for you to focus on cultivating and strengthening your vital energy."

"Sister Lin, I've already achieved Qi and Blood Perfection!" Jiang Ning said.

"Qi and Blood Perfection?" Lin Qingyi widened her eyes slightly, looking at Jiang Ning with a hint of disbelief.

Regarding Jiang Ning, she had been curious and had investigated him.

Therefore, she was well aware of Jiang Ning's background and when he started learning martial arts.

She knew that Jiang Ning had only been practicing martial arts for a little over a month, and with an ordinary background, how could he have reached the stage of Qi and Blood Perfection?

She was also aware that Shen Congyun hadn't provided significant assistance to Jiang Ning before.

The real help came when he stepped into the Ninth Stage of the Martial Dao.

This stage was the first layer of the Martial Dao path.

If the Ninth Stage to the First Stage of the Martial Dao was like building a nine-story pagoda, then the step of refining and strengthening vital energy was the foundation.

And the Ninth Stage was the first layer above this foundation.

The first layer was of utmost importance.

Therefore, under Shen Congyun's high regard for Jiang Ning, he offered his assistance.

Before this, without Shen Congyun's help, how could Jiang Ning have reached Qi and Blood Perfection in just a little over a month?

Upon hearing Jiang Ning's words, Lin Qingyi's first reaction was disbelief.

Jiang Ning said, "Sister Lin, if you don't believe me, you can check."

Looking at Jiang Ning's confident expression, Lin Qingyi nodded, "Alright! I want to see what tricks you're up to, young man!"

As she spoke, Lin Qingyi stood up.

Her long skirt fell, instantly covering her legs completely.

When she reached Jiang Ning, he had also stood up.

Seeing that she only reached his shoulder, Lin Qingyi furrowed her brows.

"Sit down!" she said.

"Yes, Sister Lin!" Jiang Ning obediently sat down upon hearing this.

After sitting down, Jiang Ning felt a bit embarrassed.

His height was almost on par with Lin Qingyi's.

In this situation and at this distance, the warm breath from his nose would inevitably blow on Lin Qingyi's chest.

Moreover, Jiang Ning noticed that Lin Qingyi was wearing a thin chest binder underneath.

He suddenly held his breath.

At this moment, Lin Qingyi seemed to be unaware of this.

She let her palm fall from Jiang Ning's collar onto his heart: "Circulate your vital energy, throughout your entire body."

As Lin Qingyi's hand descended, Jiang Ning instantly felt its coolness, akin to jade, with a delicate touch, yet exuding a chilling aura.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning nodded.

The next moment, as his thoughts stirred, his vital energy flowed through his entire body.

Lin Qingyi's eyes revealed a hint of surprise.

"Indeed, your vital energy is perfected, permeating every part of your body," she remarked.

She glanced at Jiang Ning once more, her thoughts swirling within. Could this young man truly be an unparalleled genius? After just over a month of martial arts training, without relying heavily on external aids, he had already achieved perfection in his vital energy.

Was his efficiency in refining vital energy too high?

Such innate talent was no less than that of true monsters!

These monsters might one day attain the Grand Master's Path, or even surpass it.

At this moment, Lin Qingyi realized her previous mistake. She had underestimated Jiang Ning.

"No wonder Shen Congyun values this young man so highly!" she thought.

"It seems Shen Congyun had already seen his potential, so he didn't hesitate to break the rules of the tower to do this boy a huge favor!"

"Apparently, Shen Congyun has a better eye for talent than I do! With one move, he precisely identified a true genius!"

"I'm not as good as him!" Lin Qingyi's eyes held a contemplative gleam, her thoughts whirling.

At this moment, Jiang Ning, without Lin Qingyi's permission, could only hold his breath and remain silent.

The fragrance of osmanthus and orchid, emanating from Lin Qingyi, wafted through Jiang Ning's nostrils.

A moment later, Lin Qingyi snapped back to attention.

She looked at Jiang Ning's focused expression, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Glancing down again, she instantly understood the situation, her ears tinged with a subtle blush.

"This young man is quite handsome, fitting my aesthetic preferences! If the opportunity arises, helping him isn't out of the question!"

She then pinched Jiang Ning's chest muscles.

"Your chest muscles are well-developed, and they feel great! Sister really likes them!" she said, withdrawing her hand.

Jiang Ning: "..."

At this moment, he felt like Lin Qingyi was teasing him.

Considering Lin Qingyi's status and strength, Jiang Ning chose to endure it silently.

If being teased is what it takes, so be it!

After all, it's not a loss for a man to be taken advantage of a little.

Moreover, despite Lin Qingyi's relatively advanced age, she appeared youthful, seemingly in her late twenties or early thirties. It wasn't an unacceptable age difference.

Jiang Ning reassured himself in his thoughts.

Lin Qingyi spoke again, "Follow me! Since your vital energy is now perfected, you meet Shen Congyun's condition. It's time to give you what he promised."

Jiang Ning quickly stood up and followed Lin Qingyi.

As he watched her graceful waist, he averted his gaze upwards.

He must not look!

He must not look!

She wasn't just a fragile woman; she was a powerful fighter who could strike him down with a single palm.

Jiang Ning's thoughts raced.

Lin Qingyi pushed open the door.

Creak!

A misty vapor enveloped them, accompanied by a strong scent of osmanthus and orchid that lingered around Jiang Ning's nose.

Jiang Ning was momentarily stunned.

This was clearly Lin Qingyi's private chamber, where she had just taken a bath.

Was it appropriate for him to enter?

Just then, Lin Qingyi spoke, "Why are you standing there? Come in!"

Jiang Ning nodded and stepped inside.

As soon as he entered the room, he noticed Lin Qingyi's freshly washed clothes hanging on the screen.

He quickly averted his gaze, pretending not to have seen them.

Lin Qingyi noticed this and felt a slight warmth on her face.

But when she saw Jiang Ning's evasive glance, she found it amusing.

"Are you that shy, little one? Have you never even been to the Hundred Flowers Tower?" she asked.

"No!" Jiang Ning replied honestly.

Lin Qingyi couldn't help but laugh, her mouth widening.

She quickly covered her mouth to suppress further laughter.

After regaining her composure, Lin Qingyi said, "You can't be like this. Without experiencing trials, you might fall for a beauty's trap in the future."

Jiang Ning smiled, "Me? Fall for a beauty trap?"

Lin Qingyi looked at Jiang Ning with utmost seriousness, "Don't underestimate yourself. Your future is extraordinary! Otherwise, Shen Congyun wouldn't have gone to such lengths to help you."

As she spoke, she glanced at Jiang Ning once more.

She then approached her dressing table and gently reached into the cabinet, lightly touching something inside.

Boom!

A hidden compartment suddenly emerged from the wall.

She retrieved a dark wooden box from the compartment.

"Take it! This is Shen Congyun's gift to you! It has finally reached your hands today!"

Jiang Ning eagerly took the box from Lin Qingyi.

Holding the object, he felt a surge of joy.

If Shen Congyun had taken such care in preparing this and entrusted it to Lin Qingyi for delivery, it must be something extraordinary.

Lin Qingyi added, "By the way, after you perfect your skin tempering, come find me. Shen Congyun has something else for you then."

"There's more?" Jiang Ning asked, surprised.

"Yes!" Lin Qingyi nodded slightly, "There's more! So, remember to come back then!"

"Okay!" Jiang Ning replied, "Thank you, Sister Lin! You're so kind!"

"You're such a charmer!" Lin Qingyi smiled, her slender right index finger gently touching Jiang Ning's chin, "Sister is quite interested in you."

Jiang Ning: "..."

"Alright!" Lin Qingyi withdrew her finger and smiled, "I won't tease you anymore. You can go back by yourself! Sister needs to change her clothes!"

After leaving Lin Qingyi's private chamber, Jiang Ning exhaled softly.

"Indeed, a man must protect himself when he's out and about!"

"Women are truly terrifying!" he thought.

He then looked at the wooden box in his hand, his expression brightening.

"This is something Shen Congyun specifically prepared for me. It must be something truly valuable!"

"Only with perfected vital energy can I be qualified to receive this. It should be of great help to me from now on!"

At that moment, he recalled Lin Qingyi's earlier words.

Shen Congyun had left something for him with Lin Qingyi.

He would only be able to retrieve it after perfecting his skin tempering.

Jiang Ning wondered to himself, "I wonder what that object is."

(End of Chapter)

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