Chapter 4

Looking into the bucket, the boiling water had dissolved all the herbs, and then quickly cooled down.

Zong Shou’s eyes were fixed, practicing both spiritual techniques and martial arts was truly extraordinary. He had to reassess the potential of this girl. Even his own identity and background were likely far underestimated.

Seeing the steam rising in the carriage, the water in the bathtub was adjusted to a suitable temperature. Without much hesitation, Zong Shou sat in the bathtub. He was physically weak and slender, giving the impression of a frail, delicate young man. However, his muscles were actually quite well-developed.

As soon as he sat in the medicinal water, Zong Shou felt his skin being bitten by thousands of ants, causing his entire body to tense involuntarily. The stimulation below made his body react abruptly.

Susu’s face turned slightly red as she also undressed, leaving only a thin, white, semi-transparent veil. She stepped into the bathtub and sat behind him.

Just as Zong Shou’s mind was swayed and filled with romantic thoughts, her slender, white fingers pressed on the central wheel pulse point 'Qi Axis' on his back. After a series of kneading and massage, the range gradually expanded. Her jade hands moved like a thousand shadows, continuously tapping his skin and acupoints. A gentle, strange force flowed in, guiding the medicinal power seeping through his pores into his limbs and body.

At first, Zong Shou couldn't help but be distracted, but he slowly focused his mind. He tried to visualize his body internally. Susu’s technique clearly had some background. The herbs used for the medicinal bath were also rare in the Cloud Realm, impossible to collect without a wealthy and powerful family.

For the first time in the ten days since he occupied this body, Zong Shou felt his body filled with energy and vitality.

These herbs were highly effective in strengthening the foundation and improving his constitution, making his spirit and blood flow stronger.

However, they seemed to be somewhat ineffective against his true ailment, even worsening the situation.

Zong Shou could feel the two parallel meridians in his body throbbing painfully.

After a full teacup of time, Susu’s hands slowed and stopped. Her face, covered in sweat, panted slightly, “Xue'er is exhausted. Young Master, you should soak for at least two hours before getting up. Uncle Yin said this Five Ginseng Blood-Strengthening Decoction was obtained by His Majesty from a famous doctor recently. It is said that it can cure your dual meridian ailment in just six years and greatly improve your health.”

Zong Shou raised an eyebrow, wondering who this incompetent doctor was, clearly delusional! Then he heard Susu frown slightly, “Uncle Yin also instructed that you must not be too hasty and should not easily attempt it for now. Ten days ago, after the medicinal bath and intense internal cultivation, you almost died.”

Zong Shou immediately felt a sense of clarity. So this 'Zong Shou' did not die from an attack by others, but from overexerting his internal energy, leading to his death, which allowed him to take over this body.

He couldn't help but shake his head. The so-called 'famous doctor's' approach wasn't entirely wrong. The Five Ginseng Blood-Strengthening Decoction could strengthen the source of abnormal blood, specifically enhancing one type of bloodline while gradually assimilating the other. This was the most common solution for this type of constitution.

However, his dual meridian body was slightly different from the ordinary. Both were top-tier and deeply intertwined, making it difficult to separate them.

If not, why would he be so troubled? After all, due to his deep study of guiding techniques in his previous life, he had some knowledge of medicine and had reached the master level in acupuncture.

“Does this mean that Uncle Yin’s significant loss of energy was also because of me, not due to an injury?”

Turning his head, Zong Shou glanced behind him, and his gaze immediately fixed. Susu’s thin veil was already soaked through, revealing her undergarments and her well-endowed figure. Her wet, long hair, rosy cheeks, and snow-white skin, along with her cat ears, were incredibly alluring.

He involuntarily gulped, the words on the tip of his tongue were swallowed back. The already strong blood flow in his body surged again, his breathing becoming rapid.

In the Divine Emperor World, the hierarchy was strict, and the upper class had complete control over the lower class without any hesitation. Even if Susu was strong, she was still his servant, and she seemed to be extremely close to him. Over the past few days, she had been obedient and showed some signs of attachment. If he were to—

Zong Shou dared not think further, shaking his head to stop the various fantasies in his mind. He inwardly mocked himself, "Zong Shou, when did you become so unprincipled?"

Lust itself was not wrong, but Susu was clearly only thirteen years old. Given the longevity of the demon race, this age was still considered a child.

Susu, sensing his unusual state, shyly lowered her gaze. Then, she pushed her ample chest forward, her large breasts almost bursting out of her clothes. This caused Zong Shou’s mind to waver again, and she giggled, leaping out of the water and standing beside him. “His Majesty said that Xue'er must wait until she is eighteen, cultivate the body wheel, and break the yin lock before she can be intimate with Young Master. Otherwise, Young Master’s body would not be able to handle it. As for those people, they are just minor nuisances, not worth Young Master’s concern—”

Her thin veil, already wet and clinging to her body, gave Zong Shou a full view.

But as she spoke, steam rose, and the veil was instantly dried by the heat. She put on her outer clothes and leaped out of the carriage door, landing on the roof like a swallow, continuing to guard the surroundings.

Hearing this, Zong Shou couldn’t help but be stunned again. It seemed that the relationship between him and Susu was not just master and servant. From her words, it seemed that his unknown 'father' had chosen her as his concubine.

And what about cultivating the body wheel and breaking the yin lock? Could it be—

For a moment, Zong Shou’s mind was filled with various speculations. It wasn’t until the pain in his meridians became unbearable and his skin felt like it was being bitten by thousands of ants again that he slightly regained his senses. He immediately furrowed his brow.

Although Susu always appeared cheerful and optimistic in front of him, the hidden worry in her eyes did not escape his notice. She had also avoided answering his inquiries and probing.

This indicated that their current situation was likely very concerning.

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