Feng Tingliu returned to the Feng Mansion in a dusty state. The first thing he did was to have Yu Chi Feng serve him a bath.
Feng Tingliu had a property in Beiji City, and there were servants who cleaned it all year round to provide a place for him to stay when he was in Beiji City. However, it was not as comfortable as living in the Feng Mansion. Even if the brocade quilts were the same, there always seemed to be something missing. Moreover, when staying in Beiji City, one had to be constantly vigilant and not slack off, which naturally made one feel tired.
Feng Tingliu stepped into the bathtub filled with hot water, allowing the water filled with a light medicinal fragrance to submerge his shoulders, and he leaned against the edge to rest. The medicinal herbs in the bath bag were specially prepared by Yu Chi Feng, which had a calming effect. Along with the bursts of floral fragrance, Feng Tingliu's nerves finally relaxed.
He was taking a bath inside the screen, while Yu Chi Feng was busy outside. He could hear the sound of Yu Chi Feng sorting out the clothes, hear him carrying the clothes to be washed, and then returning to the room to open the cabinet and find new clothes.
Suddenly, Feng Tingliu remembered the pair of eyes full of emotions that he had seen earlier. If placed in the dark, they would shine, just like a dog waiting for its master to come home.
Thinking of this, Feng Tingliu suddenly chuckled.
Yu Chi Feng, outside the screen, heard this laugh and felt his heartstrings tremble. He could sense that Feng Tingliu was in a good mood, so he boldly asked, "What makes the young master happy?"
"Come here." Feng Tingliu did not answer his question but called out. His tone was slightly cheerful, making him seem even more pleased.
Yu Chi Feng placed the clothes to be changed next on the shelf outside the screen and walked into the inner side of the screen.
He saw Feng Tingliu's long hair scattered wildly on the bathtub, some falling into the water, and some on his fair shoulders. The hot water was dyed a deep green due to the added medicinal herbs, making the inside view blurred. Yu Chi Feng felt a sense of regret in his heart, but it also saved him from the awkwardness of seeing more.
Feng Tingliu sat forward a bit, revealing his snow-white back that was partially covered by his long hair, and slightly raised his head, hooking his finger at the edge of the bathtub.
Yu Chi Feng immediately understood his meaning. He stepped forward, gathered the scattered hair together, wet the black hair with water, and carefully washed it. He gently massaged Feng Tingliu's head with his fingertips, washing the long hair while massaging.
It had to be admitted that Yu Chi Feng's massage technique was indeed excellent. Feng Tingliu's body gradually relaxed, and the fatigue from the journey was washed away.
"These days, I haven't read any books. Instead, sitting in that carriage has made my body very tired." Feng Tingliu raised his hand to stop his movements and pointed at his own shoulder.
Yu Chi Feng stared at the skin that looked very pleasant to the touch, reached out his hand, but hesitated to touch it. Looking at the round shoulders with water droplets dripping down and the faintly visible body underwater, his neck turned red, and he ultimately couldn't bring himself to do it.
"The water is getting cold. After the young master gets out of the bath, I'll massage your shoulders for you..."
Yu Chi Feng's tone was low and hurried, and he lowered his eyes and shifted his gaze.
Feng Tingliu was rather puzzled. When he turned his head, he saw the red ears and neck, and couldn't help but curl his lips and laugh. With this laugh, Yu Chi Feng's face turned even redder. He hurriedly took a bath towel from the side and wiped Feng Tingliu's hair.
After a while, Yu Chi Feng left the bath towel for Feng Tingliu to dry his body and walked out of the screen with the fragrant bath towel...
He stood by the bed outside the screen, blew some air for a while, and only then did the heat on his face subside a bit. But when he looked down, he saw that the bath towel was still in his hand, and the heat immediately returned to his face. He quickly put the bath towel down. After some time, when the sound of Feng Tingliu getting out of the water came from inside the screen, he finally came to his senses.
Feng Tingliu put on the thin shirt that was prepared, which was still a loose style, most suitable for casual wear in the Feng Mansion, comfortable and relaxing. The silk was a new material, soft and comfortable, which suited his taste. After taking a bath, he felt tired. Leaning on the daybed, he held a pipe and watched Yu Chi Feng quickly tidy up the room and walk towards him.
Feng Tingliu realized that ever since he returned to the Feng Mansion, he seemed to have been smiling, and this pleasant mood was all because of Yu Chi Feng.
Feng Tingliu took a sip of the pipe and did not reject his current state.
"Come here."
Yu Chi Feng was truly like a loyal dog. He walked behind Feng Tingliu to fulfill the promise of massaging his shoulders. He didn't dare to deviate an inch and massaged the areas that should be massaged in a proper manner.
After a while, Feng Tingliu clicked his tongue. He didn't know whether to praise him for being obedient or to laugh at him for being silly.
Yu Chi Feng noticed and quickly asked, "Is there any discomfort for the young master?"
"Well, it's very comfortable." Feng Tingliu chuckled, closed his eyes to enjoy, and suddenly asked, "What have you been doing while I was away?"
Yu Chi Feng's movements paused, and he answered honestly, "I tidied up the courtyard, cleaned the rooms, and aired the house. The rooms are very clean, and the young master can sleep soundly tonight."
"Hmm? Is that all?"
"Doctor Yu also came to change my medicine once."
"You didn't even leave the Feng Mansion?"
Feng Tingliu was somewhat surprised and looked up at the extremely honest person. He saw Yu Chi Feng nod in agreement.
Feng Tingliu felt a bit helpless and wanted to laugh in annoyance, "I didn't raise a dog just to guard the house."
"My duty is to serve and protect the young master. When the young master is not here, I have nothing else to do."
Yu Chi Feng's eyes were too sincere, as if there was really nothing else in them except for Feng Tingliu.
"Don't you yearn for the outside world at all? You haven't even seen Liudu City completely." After saying this, Feng Tingliu paused, realizing that his attitude towards Yu Chi Feng might be too intimate and concerned.
Other people who came to Liudu City, even those with a more composed nature, would take a tour around Liudu City for their future life. Not to mention someone with a lively personality like Xia Yi, who would definitely explore every inch of Liudu City.
On the contrary, except for wanting to go to Beiji City with him but being rejected by him, Yu Chi Feng had no intention of leaving the Feng Mansion. It was as if there was an invisible leash, one end tied to Yu Chi Feng's neck, and the other end tied to the Feng Mansion... or rather, in Feng Tingliu's hand.
Feng Tingliu was very satisfied with the current situation, but there was also a hint of confusion. He was confused by Yu Chi Feng's natural obedience.
He was lost in thought for a moment but was brought back by the kneading force on his shoulders. He looked up at Yu Chi Feng and saw that the pair of sincere eyes showed no sign of lying.
"Compared to those, I want to understand the young master more."
"Oh? Ambitious. Understand me, and then what do you want to do?"
Feng Tingliu reached out and pressed Yu Chi Feng's wrist bone, telling him to stop. Then he saw Yu Chi Feng walk around to his front and kneel at his feet as usual. Feng Tingliu was not polite and placed one foot on his shoulder, finding a comfortable position.
Yu Chi Feng knew Feng Tingliu's preferences, so he didn't move and stubbornly looked up at the master on the seat.
"I want... to stay by the young master's side well. I won't make mistakes to make the young master angry anymore."
Feng Tingliu didn't know what he was up to, and then he remembered that what Yu Chi Feng was probably talking about was the incident where he wanted to go to Beiji City but was rejected by him. He suddenly found it rather amusing. A strong man kneeling at his feet, saying such obedient and flattering words, had a somewhat cute meaning.
"That's all your ambition." Feng Tingliu laughed. "I thought you would come up with some earth-shattering wish."
"I dare not."
"Well, there are my reasons for not taking you to Beiji City this time. There will be opportunities to take you out of the city in the future." Feng Tingliu waved his hand, withdrew his foot, and instead stepped on his thigh, rubbing against his embrace to find warmth.
The spring in the northern region was still somewhat chilly.
Yu Chi Feng quickly covered both of his feet in his embrace, carefully holding them, and his eyes suddenly lit up as he looked up at him, "Really?"
"But before that... Well, tomorrow morning you will come with me to Jianya Pool." Feng Tingliu said lazily, feeling sleepy from the warmth. He covered his mouth and yawned, "Now, I'm going to sleep."
Yu Chi Feng quickly went to help him make the bed and serve him to sleep.
Feng Tingliu got into the bedding and immediately smelled the pleasant soap and sunlight scent. Listening to the sounds of Yu Chi Feng closing the windows and turning off the lights, before Yu Chi Feng even left the room, he had already fallen asleep peacefully.
It's still more comfortable to sleep like this.
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The next day, Yu Chi Feng got up very early, exceptionally excited. He didn't know what Feng Tingliu was going to take him to Jianya Pool for, but going to every place and doing every thing with Feng Tingliu made him excited.
In order to go to Jianya Pool, Feng Tingliu did not practice swordsmanship, but he still wore a tight-fitting outfit when he went out, making his waist look extremelyTempting. The Fengliu Sword was held in his arms, creating a scene of a beauty holding a sword.
Suddenly, the spring in the northern region became colder, and there was a layer of fog in the morning, with a hint of chill in the water vapor in the courtyard. Yu Chi Feng found a cloak, placed it on Feng Tingliu's shoulders, and tied it for him.
"Let's go."
Jianya Pool was located in the northeastern corner of Liudu City, with two giant chimneys being the most obvious. But when the two of them actually arrived near Jianya Pool, Yu Chi Feng understood why this place was called "Jianya Pool".
Here, a fighting arena was built with stone bricks, and in the center of the arena, there was the same stone sword as in the courtyard of the Feng Mansion. The surroundings of the arena were made in a sunken style, like a circular pool, seemingly to make it easier to determine the winner and loser.
The north and northwest of the arena were surrounded by low mountains, and to the northeast was the towering cliff that was sufficient to resist the Evil Cult.
In the north of the arena, there was a stone-carved chair with stone square tables on both sides. Yu Chi Feng naturally knew that this was the seat prepared for Feng Tingliu.
In the south of the arena, the low rocky mountains were forcibly carved out to create caves, and stone pillars were used to support them. Stone swords were placed there, exuding an awe-inspiring and solemn atmosphere everywhere. There were skylights in the caves, and when the sunlight shone in, it was bright, and one could see the guarded door inside.
"This is the entrance to Jianya Pool." Feng Tingliu said, and under the respectful gaze of the guards, he led Yu Chi Feng into this mysterious place.
As soon as Yu Chi Feng entered, he was shocked by the scene before his eyes. As they walked down the stone steps, they could see a huge underground city with bright lights. Hundreds of workers here were busy transporting materials and goods. They greeted Feng Tingliu when they saw him but did not stop their work.
The previous dungeon was also an underground city, but in comparison, that dungeon was really dark and narrow.
Yu Chi Feng was shocked as he followed Feng Tingliu forward. Gradually, he could hear some mechanical operating sounds or the sounds of hammering iron. When they reached the center of Jianya Pool, they saw many wooden or iron mechanical devices operating under the control of the workers. The gears meshed and rotated, making it more convenient to transport items.
Yu Chi Feng suddenly remembered what Xie Zicun had said, so these mechanical devices were probably made by Xie Zicun.
Further inside, the underground city, which should have been cold and damp, suddenly became hot and dry. However, with the skylights and the mechanical ventilation system, it was not as uncomfortable as one might expect.
There were sword furnaces here, and blacksmiths were hammering the red-hot ironware and then dipping it into water, making a "sizzling" sound. The ironware was repeatedly hammered and tempered before finally becoming a precious weapon.
Here, a supervisor came forward to ask Feng Tingliu what the purpose of his visit was. The supervisor was covered in muscles from blacksmithing but had a flattering smile on his face, looking rather comical.
Feng Tingliu looked around and was obviously very satisfied with the work in Jianya Pool. He nodded slightly and said, "I want to choose a weapon."
The supervisor was somewhat surprised and flattered, "If the young master wants any weapon, it should naturally be designed and forged specifically for you."
"No need. Take me to the weapons depot and let him choose. It should be made of black iron."
Feng Tingliu said, pointing at Yu Chi Feng behind him.
Yu Chi Feng was stunned. Only then did he realize that Feng Tingliu brought him here to give him a weapon...