In the troop, only he, a group of fellow disciples, and four followers possessed powerful true energy that enabled them to change their clothes daily, maintaining comfort throughout their bodies. The servants, along with Li Ming's women, hadn't bathed or changed clothes the entire journey, having at most soaked their feet and swapped their socks and footwear.
Now that they had arrived in the city, and since the matter of sending the message was settled, it was natural to take a good rest and relax a little.
Upon hearing Li Ming's words, the numerous servants were overjoyed, especially at the mention of bathing in big wooden tubs, which thrilled them immensely.
