Her eyelashes were like two delicate fans, gently lowered, making her appear docile and obedient.
She looked like someone who wouldn't refuse no matter how unreasonable your request was.
"Uh, that... Ya Qin?"
Li Xuanxiao was still a bit unaccustomed to ordering people around: "Excuse me, where can I take a bath nearby?"
The beautiful young girl was slightly stunned, trying to understand the new term.
"My Lord, are you referring to bathing?"
Li Xuanxiao thought for a moment: "Uh... more or less. I've flown all the way from Pei Prefecture to the Royal City, covered in dust, and need to clean up."
Ya Qin smiled and nodded: "My Lord, please wait a moment, I will go arrange it for you now."
"Okay, thank you."
After instructing Ya Qin, Li Xuanxiao sat down on the soft bed by himself.
These days were truly tiring, and the long journey had left his body sore and weak.
He needed to take a bath quickly and get a good night's sleep!
A short while later, Ya Qin returned and led Li Xuanxiao to the bath.
Inside the bathing room, a large wooden tub was placed in the center, with steam continuously rising from it.
The misty vapor added a touch of hazy beauty to the room.
"My Lord, please test the water temperature first, so I can adjust it for you."
Li Xuanxiao nodded and put his hand into the tub: "The temperature is just right! Thank you, Ya Qin."
Ya Qin chuckled softly: "My Lord is too polite, this is simply my duty."
As Li Xuanxiao began to undress, Ya Qin eagerly came closer: "My Lord, why bother doing it yourself? Let Ya Qin bathe and dress you."
Holy crap!
Li Xuanxiao was stunned. There was such a service?
"This... this isn't really appropriate."
"I can do it myself."
Upon hearing this, Ya Qin's eyes gradually reddened: "My Lord, is there something Ya Qin did poorly?"
"Is that why you won't let me serve you?"
Li Xuanxiao waved his hands repeatedly: "No, it's nothing like that. I'm just not used to it..."
After all, he was a young man of the new era who had received nine years of compulsory education. How could he indulge in such dregs of the old era!
Li Xuanxiao constantly admonished himself in his heart: Comrade, your faith cannot waver!
"Then please, My Lord, allow me to bathe and dress you, and let me fulfill my duty."
Although the young girl's eyes were slightly red, her face was firm, exuding an Aura that brooked no refusal.
Damn it!
Which old cadre could resist such temptation?
Li Xuanxiao was in a heavenly-human struggle in his heart, and finally decided to compromise slightly. Anyway, he absolutely could not let this young girl handle the most crucial parts.
I am a man with principles!
As his clothes were shed one by one, Li Xuanxiao's sturdy upper body was revealed.
Broad shoulders, a distinct waistline, and well-proportioned muscles, as if a meticulously carved stone statue.
Ya Qin was momentarily entranced.
Li Xuanxiao was already embarrassed, only hoping to end this process quickly, but then he noticed Ya Qin had suddenly stopped.
He looked down to see the girl staring intently at his abs, her soft, delicate hands even unconsciously moving closer.
How could this be!
Li Xuanxiao, helpless, gently pushed her aside: "I'll take care of the rest."
Ya Qin woke up as if from a dream. What was she doing just now!
Her pretty face flushed red as she repeatedly apologized and moved to the side, but her gaze still frequently darted towards Li Xuanxiao.
Li Xuanxiao stepped into the wooden tub, and after a brief adjustment to the temperature, he lay down completely inside.
The moment the warm water covered him up to his neck, he let out a comfortable groan.
"Hoo—"
So refreshing!
It had been so long since his Transmigration, and this was his first time soaking in a wooden tub!
Li Xuanxiao rested his head on the edge of the wooden tub, slowly closed his eyes, and enjoyed this moment of peace.
But then he suddenly felt two soft touches on his shoulders.
Soon, his back of his head also seemed to be supported by something unknown and soft.
And a faint fragrance wafted to his nose...
He slightly turned his head and saw a delicate hand on his shoulder, currently kneading and massaging him.
"My Lord, let Ya Qin massage your shoulders."
Woman, you are playing with fire...
Feeling the comfortable softness emanating from his shoulders, Li Xuanxiao tried to breathe deeply, calming the turbulent emotions in his heart.
His instincts screamed for battle, 'Awesome!'
But his reason said, 'There will be plenty of opportunities in the future.'
Li Xuanxiao closed his eyes, trying hard to divert his attention.
He was currently at the Si Family Residence, so he couldn't mess around!
The Si Family Head brought him home so he could prepare well and enter the Eight Halls Rotation Battle in the best possible mental state.
It wasn't for him to engage in eight rotation battles with the maidservant of the house!
If he were truly swayed by his instincts and messed around, he might just end up dead on the spot.
He needed to distinguish what was important!
After several rounds of deep breathing, Li Xuanxiao finally calmed his emotions.
After a hurried bath, Li Xuanxiao rushed out of there as if fleeing.
Behind him, Ya Qin stood silently, her small face flushed with an alluring redness.
...
The news that the Demon Slaying Division would initiate the Eight Halls Rotation Battle spread like wind to every corner of the Royal City.
The frequency of the Eight Halls Rotation Battle was neither too rare nor too common.
But what was certain was that every time it was initiated, it would attract a great deal of attention.
From the nobles of the Royal Palace down to the peddlers, everyone held immense enthusiasm for this event.
That the Royal City was free from demon scourges was a common understanding among its people.
Although the Royal City gathered the top Martial Artists of Great Feather, the common folk rarely had the chance to see Martial Artists in action.
And this Eight Halls Rotation Battle was the perfect opportunity to witness Martial Artists compete!
Suddenly, this Eight Halls Rotation Battle became the focus of widespread attention, causing the long-calm Royal City to once again boil with excitement.
People were curious: why was this Eight Halls Rotation Battle initiated? Which Hall initiated it? And who was the Martial Artist representing the Hall?
For a time, there were all sorts of speculations, revelations, and rumors...
People's conversations during tea breaks and leisure time all revolved around the Eight Halls Rotation Battle.
Astute merchants smelled business opportunities and began fabricating all sorts of baseless 'internal intelligence' for sale.
Many underground gambling houses even opened bets on the reason for the initiation, the initiating Hall, the Martial Artist's Realm, and the final outcome...
But the true news had already been delivered to the various Halls of the Demon Slaying Division and the tables of the Royal Family members at the first opportunity.
"Demon Slaying Hall? Why are they inexplicably initiating an Eight Halls Rotation Battle?"
"It seems they are demanding that all eight Halls immediately begin the reconstruction of the Pei Prefecture Demon Slaying Division..."
"The various prefectures below haven't been peaceful lately. I heard the Pei Prefecture Demon Slaying Division suffered severe damage."
"Pei Prefecture Demon Slaying Division... reconstruction... interesting. That fellow Si Bingwen is cleaning up his brother's mess."
"Who is the Martial Artist representing the Demon Slaying Hall in this competition?"
"It's an unfamiliar name, Li Xuanxiao..."