I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense

Chapter 59

The bathhouse was renovated.

Then, a sign was exchanged at the mall, engraved with the words “Tangneng First-class”.

It was hung in front of the tea shop.

Attached was also a notice.

“The store is about to open and is launching a promotion—for the first customer who patronizes the store ten times, a Precious Horse Divine Steed will be given for free. Don’t miss out as you pass by.”

“Manager: Ye Liangchen.”

“Employee: Super beauty, Situ Yanyu.”

“We welcome your visit!”

That should be good enough—with benefits, a gimmick, and definitely, profits.

After cleaning up, it was time to head back to the Situ Household and let the news of Tangneng First-class circulate around the streets for a while.

At the same time, the Xia Family.

In a hall.

Xia Liu was sobbing and telling a young man about something.

“Big brother, you must stand up for me, that Ye is simply too arrogant!”

“He not only injured my men but also stole my woman, humiliated me publicly, it’s unbearable!”

“What’s his full name, and where does he live?” the young man asked faintly.

“His name is Ye Liangchen, and now he’s living with that woman, Situ Yanyu. Big brother, you must stand up for me!”

Xia Liu said miserably.

“Look at how pitiful you are, an outsider has bullied you like this, you’re really useless!”

“We have guests at home these days; I’ll go and talk to them, let that Ye Liangchen disappear. The woman that the sons of Xia Family set their eyes on, no one else can take away.”

The young man said casually.

“Guests? Could it be those few from outside the city…” Xia Liu’s face showed excitement.

“You’re not supposed to know about this matter; be careful or father will punish you. Rest assured, no matter what background that Ye Liangchen has, he’s already a dead man.”

“Heh, thank you, big brother!”

…

At the Situ Household, Li Xiaobai felt a surge of hot steam hitting his face as soon as he entered.

It had been an hour or two, and this grandfather and grandson duo were still soaking. It seems this bath culture really has a strong appeal to people.

However, bathing at home is still too one-sided. They should go to the large bathhouse for a wash later.

“Miss Yan Yu, old master, I’m back.”

“Yo, Young Master Liangchen, it’s been two hours since we last saw you. I have missed you greatly. The temperature of the bathhouse water is not as comfortable as before. Do you have a way to heat it up?”

Li Xiaobai did not expect that the first one to rush over was this septuagenarian grandfather.

Looking at Situ Kong’s eager and expectant little eyes, and then at his flushed old face, as well as the water droplets falling from his skin after the bath.

Li Xiaobai felt his will to live drain away; wasn’t it supposed to be Miss Yan Yu who rushed over first? How did it turn into this dry old man?

Moreover, there was a hint of ambiguity in the old man’s eyes that sent an inescapable chill down one’s spine.

“Young Master Liangchen.”

Situ Yanyu also, dressed neatly, walked out of the room, her cheeks slightly red, dispelling the awkward atmosphere. Li Xiaobai felt hope again. This was the proper start to things.

“Hmm, is the bath still comfortable?”

“Young Master Liangchen, this art of bathing is miraculous. My cultivation level that had been stagnant for over a decade seems to have faint signs of a breakthrough. If possible, this old man would like to keep bathing with you, hehehe.”

Situ Kong laughed in a very strange way. Li Xiaobai felt that the old man had changed, becoming a bit more self-indulgent.

Could it be that this old man harbors some kind of special preference?

“Indeed, my cultivation level also feels like it’s on the verge of breaking through. May I ask if the bathwater is made with Spiritual Medicine?”

Miss Yan Yu also had eyes full of delightful surprise, for she felt an imminent breakthrough to the ninth level of the Qi Cultivation Stage without even having to use the spiritual medicines they had unearthed this time.

“That seems about right, but your cultivation level appears too weak, so weak that Young Master Liangchen can’t fully sense your progress. This cultivation technique should be able to help you, you may as well practice it for the time being.”

Li Xiaobai flipped his wrist and pulled out a copy of “The Chaos Scripture,” which had been given to him by Feng Lingzi back on Misty Peak, but unfortunately, he had never even flipped through it.

After all, with the System, cultivation was simply out of the question.

“This… this is a treasure!”

Situ Kong came closer, his excitement beyond measure, for the cultivation technique recorded in “The Chaos Scripture” was countless times more profound than the one he and his granddaughter were practicing.

“Young Master, this is too valuable, Yan Yu cannot accept it.”

Miss Yan Yu steeled herself and handed the cultivation technique back.

“No need to be like that, this is just an ordinary cultivation technique after all. Your power limits your imagination, just make do with it for now, and later on, we’ll switch to a better one.”

Li Xiaobai said indifferently.

Feeling like he had a bit of a loose tongue, no one seemed to love him once he put on the mask, and ever since wearing the mask, he often blurted out astonishing remarks.

“Additionally, I have built a new, large bathhouse next to the Moon Watching Tower. If possible, I hope the two of you can help me manage it. You’re also welcome to cultivate there on your regular days.”

“Hehe, the old man thoroughly approves…”

“Yan Yu thanks you, Young Master…”

…

In the city, in front of the Moon Watching Tower.

An old beggar was tossed out by someone.

“You think you can freeload food and drinks without money? We’re in business, not charity. If you dare to come to our restaurant again, I’ll immediately have someone roll you into a ball and throw you out!”

The doorman showed utter disdain, as the old beggar always liked to sneak into the restaurant to freeload meals, dragging down their establishment’s class.

“If you don’t give food, then don’t give food, why be so fierce?”

The old beggar rubbed his buttocks and was attracted by a shop next door.

He remembered that place being a tea house in the morning; how had it changed its appearance so suddenly.

Drawing closer.

“Tangneng First-class?”

“A bathhouse?”

“With separate sections for men and women!”

“And even the great beauty Miss Yan Yu and the Precious Horse Divine Steed?”

“That must be the Precious Horse Divine Steed, tsk tsk tsk, truly imposing.”

The old beggar circled the white horse tied up nearby, clicking his tongue in admiration.

“Well done, quite comprehensive. This is the place for me, I’ll come here later to freeload and see what level of beauty they have hehehe!”

“Perhaps I’ll even witness a Beauty Bathing Painting!”

The old beggar let out a sneaky chuckle, turned around, and swept away, sleeves flapping.

…

When Li Xiaobai brought Situ Yanyu and another into Tangneng First-class, they were genuinely shocked; the place was too luxurious.

A large swimming pool, an expansive counter, steam billowing—they had every facility imaginable, even tea and snacks were readily available.

Indeed, the efficiency of a powerful being was high; he just went out for a stroll, and there were already a horse and houses.

After soaking in the pool for a while, they were surprised to find that their cultivation efficiency was even faster than at home.

“Alright, Miss Yan Yu will be in charge of the women’s bathhouse, Old Master Situ will handle the men’s bathhouse, and I will take care of the money. That’s the happy decision made.”

“Let’s start working!”

“Young Master, can the old man stay with you at night? I can lie still and do nothing, hehehe!”