66: Couple bath

Hearing this, Xiang Zhili's gaze swept back and forth between Lin Feng and the Blood Talisman several times.

A glint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and his evaluation of Lin Feng rose by a few points.

This Young Master is quite clever.

He had indeed harbored some thoughts initially. If this young man were insensible, he wouldn't mind 'slightly' guiding him to understand that 'Opportunity' sometimes requires a 'virtuous person' to possess it.

However, Lin Feng's words were impeccable, and his posture was extremely humble, which immediately dispelled many of his thoughts of forceful seizure.

Xiang Zhili, who had wandered the world, acted unrestrainedly but disdained bullying the weak or taking advantage of Juniors for no reason, which would only invite ridicule.

"Hehe, Young Master, you exaggerate," Xiang Zhili chuckled dryly, waved his hand, appearing like an immortal.

"Since this treasure is an Opportunity gained by the Young Master, how could this Senior seize what others cherish?"

He said no, but his eyes never left the Talisman.

Seeing this, Lin Feng secretly thought, "Old fox," but his expression became even more respectful.

He pushed the Talisman forward again, his tone sincere: "Senior is joking. Treasures have spirits and will choose their own master."

"This Junior's cultivation is shallow, and my virtue is insufficient; it is truly difficult to control such a divine object. If this Talisman were to bring disaster, wouldn't it betray its spiritual nature?"

"Senior is a master of this era. Only in your hands can this Talisman truly shine. This Junior's action is also to hope that this Talisman can find its true owner and exert its maximum value."

His words both praised Xiang Zhili and completely cleared himself.

Xiang Zhili stroked his grizzled beard, lost in thought.

Seeing him like this, Lin Feng did not urge him, only held the Talisman with both hands, waiting quietly.

After a moment, Xiang Zhili lightly coughed and slowly spoke: "Young Master, this Senior has indeed felt your sincerity."

"Very well, since the Young Master is so insistent, if this Senior were to refuse again, it would seem a bit heartless."

He stretched out his withered hand and slowly took the Spirit-Descending Talisman.

As the Talisman entered his hand, Xiang Zhili's fingertips trembled slightly, and a pure and immense Yao power emanated from the Talisman, invigorating him.

His Divine Sense briefly probed, and a hint of surprise appeared on his face.

"Good Talisman! What a good Talisman!" Xiang Zhili's eyes gleamed brightly, and he couldn't help but exclaim.

"Made with the essence of an Early Stage Soul Transformation Yao Beast as the main material, supplemented by secret methods, it can forcefully elevate the user's cultivation in a short period. This Senior has never seen such a Talisman, even in Great Jin!"

His gaze towards Lin Feng held a few more hints of admiration.

"Young Master, this Senior admires your courage to bestow such a treasure upon me." Xiang Zhili put away the Talisman, and the smile on his face became much more genuine.

He had only found this young man interesting before, but now he truly admired him.

"Senior, you flatter me." Lin Feng still bowed, maintaining a very humble posture, "It is this Junior's honor to be able to ease Senior's worries."

However, he thought to himself that this Spirit-Descending Talisman had been used several times and its lifespan was not long, so it was like discarding a waste product.

Xiang Zhili beamed with joy, playing with the Spirit-Descending Talisman in his hand, becoming more satisfied the more he looked at it.

Having traveled the Great Jin Immortal Realm for many years, he had seen many rare treasures, but he had never possessed such a Talisman.

He never expected such a gain in this small Forbidden Ground of Yue Country.

"Hehe, Young Master Lin, you are very good." Xiang Zhili lightly coughed, reining in the joy on his face and resuming his demeanor as a master.

"At such a young age, to possess such Heart-Nature and cultivation, your future achievements are immeasurable."

He pondered for a moment, then flipped his wrist, and an ancient, simple bronze token appeared in his palm.

The token was about the size of a palm, with a vigorous and archaic character 'Xiang' carved on the front, and some profound cloud patterns on the back.

"Young Master Lin," Xiang Zhili handed the token to Lin Feng, "This is a small token of this Senior's appreciation; please accept it."

"In the future, if you go to the Great Jin Immortal Realm, should you inadvertently offend some short-sighted forces or encounter any difficult problems, you may present this token."

"I believe that in Great Jin, they will still give this Senior some face."

Lin Feng looked at the bronze token, his heart stirring slightly.

This token seemed ordinary, but since it came from a Soul Transformation old monster, its weight was naturally extraordinary.

This was equivalent to Xiang Zhili indirectly giving him a promise, or rather, a protective Talisman.

The stone that had been weighing on his heart finally completely settled.

Since Xiang Zhili had given him the token, it meant that the matter was concluded, and he had safely passed the test.

"Many thanks for Senior's generous gift!" Lin Feng took the token with both hands, expressing his gratitude with a solemn expression.

He could feel a slight coolness emanating from the token, as well as a faint, powerful Divine Thought imprint.

"This Junior will certainly remember Senior's teachings. If I have the Opportunity to go to Great Jin in the future, I will definitely pay Senior a visit."

Xiang Zhili nodded in satisfaction: "Hmm, this Senior has no fixed Immortal Cave in Great Jin, so let fate decide."

He paused, then added: "This place is not suitable for prolonged stay, and this Senior must also leave. Young Master, please make yourself at home."

Hearing this, Lin Feng bowed again: "Farewell, Senior! This Junior also has some personal matters to attend to, so I will not disturb Senior here."

Xiang Zhili nodded slightly, said no more, and with a flicker of his figure, he disappeared silently into the stone hall like a wisp of smoke, as if he had never appeared.

Lin Feng straightened up, letting out a long sigh of relief.

Dealing with such an old monster was truly exhausting.

He looked down at the bronze token in his hand, a smile playing on his lips.

Although he lost a relatively valuable Spirit-Descending Talisman, being able to exchange it for the goodwill of a Soul Transformation old monster and this life-saving token was not a loss.

At least, he wouldn't have to worry about this old monster causing him trouble in the short term.

Putting away the token, Lin Feng did not linger. He identified the direction, transformed into a green rainbow, and swiftly left the stone hall, speeding towards the outer reaches of the Blood Forbidden Ground, in the direction of Panlong Mountain.

...

Panlong Mountain, still the same hidden mountain peak.

Lin Feng's figure quietly appeared outside the Formation he had previously set up.

His gaze swept around; the Formation was intact, with no trace of being disturbed.

It seemed that Han Yunzhi had been quite safe here these past few days.

His Divine Sense slowly probed into the Formation.

On the small clearing at the mountaintop, everything was as usual.

However, when his Divine Sense swept over the small pool that had been temporarily dug out and filled with mountain spring water, he paused slightly, then a smile appeared on his face.

In the pool, steam billowed.

A graceful and exquisite figure stood in the water, her back to him.

Her cascading dark hair was tied up with a simple hairpin, revealing a section of her fair and delicate neck.

The rippling water just reached the girl's slender waist, further accentuating her impossibly small waist and the faintly visible voluptuous curves below, creating an extreme allure.

The girl seemed to be cleaning her body, her jade arms lightly raised, splashing water, her movements gentle and elegant.

It was Han Yunzhi.

She seemed to have calculated the day Lin Feng might return, and specifically bathed here, wanting to greet her beloved in the cleanest and most beautiful state.

Lin Feng watched this scene, and a warmth rose in his heart.

This girl truly had a thoughtful Heart-Nature.

His figure moved, without startling anyone, silently passing through the Formation light barrier and appearing by the side of the pool.

"Splash..."

A faint sound of water echoed.

Han Yunzhi was wiping her fragrant shoulders with a damp silk cloth when she suddenly felt a presence behind her.

Her heart leaped; she thought a Yao Beast or another Cultivator had intruded, and she spun around abruptly.

When she saw who it was, her beautiful and incomparably charming face, adorned with water droplets, first flashed with a hint of panic and shyness, which was then replaced by immense joy.

"Ah! Lin... Senior Lin! You... you're back!"

Han Yunzhi was both surprised and delighted. Her watery apricot eyes instantly lit up, and her voice was filled with uncontrollable excitement.

These past few days, she had been eagerly anticipating Lin Feng's return.

She was worried that Lin Feng might encounter danger deep within the Forbidden Ground, and also afraid that Lin Feng would leave after finishing his business and forget her.

Now, seeing Lin Feng appear safely before her, all her worries and fears turned into deep joy.

She even forgot that she was naked at the moment, only feeling her heart pounding as if it would leap out of her chest.

She didn't even bother to wipe the water droplets from her body, stepping directly out of the pool, carrying a shimmering mist of water, and, like a young swallow returning to its nest, she threw herself into Lin Feng's embrace.

"Wuwu... Senior, Yunzhi missed you so much... I thought you didn't want Yunzhi anymore..."

The girl's soft, warm body pressed tightly against Lin Feng, carrying the fresh scent of a bath and a faint hint of a maiden's body fragrance, instantly enveloping Lin Feng.

Lin Feng was slightly startled by this sudden wet embrace. Feeling the girl's trembling in his arms and her unreserved reliance, his heart softened.

He stretched out his hand and gently wrapped it around the girl's slender waist, saying softly: "Silly girl, how could I not want you?"

"You've had a hard time these past few days, being here alone. Were you scared?"

Han Yunzhi buried her head in Lin Feng's arms, shaking her head vigorously, her voice choked with a hint of a sob: "No... Yunzhi knew Senior would definitely come back."

She said she wasn't scared, but her slightly trembling body showed the inner torment she had endured these past few days.

Lin Feng gently stroked her soft, wet hair, his heart filled with even more pity.

He lowered his head, looking at the girl's charming face, which was tear-stained yet also held shyness and joy, and a mischievous smile flashed in his eyes.

"Little Yunzhi, it's so late, why are you bathing alone?"

His gaze subtly swept over the girl's exquisite curves.

Hearing this, Han Yunzhi belatedly realized her current predicament and the overly intimate posture between them.

She let out a soft "Ah!" like a startled little rabbit, trying to break free from Lin Feng's embrace, but he held her even more tightly.

"Young... Young Master... You... please let Yunzhi go first... Yunzhi... Yunzhi isn't wearing clothes..." She was so shy she almost wanted to bury her head in the ground, her voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz.

"Oh? Is that so?" Lin Feng lowered his head, his gaze burning as he looked at her, "How come I think this is quite good?"

She could clearly feel the masculine aura emanating from Lin Feng, and his aggressive gaze, making her heart pound like a deer, completely flustered.

"Young... Young Master... Don't... don't be like this..." Her voice trembled, carrying a hint of pleading, but there was no strength in her resistance.

Lin Feng looked at her shy and adorable appearance, his heart filled with even more affection.

He stopped teasing her and picked her up in his arms.

"Since the water is still warm, let's not waste it."

Before he finished speaking, he carried Han Yunzhi and stepped into the steaming pool.

"Splash—"

Water splashed everywhere.

"Young Master!" Han Yunzhi exclaimed, instinctively wrapping her arms tightly around Lin Feng's neck, afraid of falling.

The warm pool water instantly enveloped both of them.

Lin Feng gently placed Han Yunzhi in the water, and then sat down himself.

The pool was small, and they were almost pressed tightly against each other.

Han Yunzhi felt the warmth of Lin Feng's skin and the waves of heat emanating from his body. She closed her eyes in shyness, her long eyelashes trembling slightly.

Lin Feng looked at her like this, finding it amusing. He reached out and gently hooked her chin.

"What? Are you afraid I'll eat you?"

Han Yunzhi slowly opened her eyes, her watery gaze carrying a hint of haziness and shyness. She gently shook her head.

"Yunzhi... Yunzhi isn't afraid..." Her voice was very soft, but it carried a subtle hint of anticipation.

Lin Feng smiled slightly, saying no more. He just reached out and picked up the cloth she hadn't had time to use.

"The water's still warm. Shall I scrub your back?" His voice was gentle and low, carrying a hint of allure.

Han Yunzhi's cheeks were so red they could drip blood. She bit her lower lip, softly hummed "Mm," and then slowly turned around, presenting her smooth, jade-like back to Lin Feng.

He picked up the cloth, dampened it with the pool water, and meticulously wiped her back.

The girl's skin was as smooth as silk, with an excellent touch.

Han Yunzhi felt the warmth and strength from Lin Feng's palm. Her body tensed slightly, then gradually relaxed.

An indescribable tingling sensation spread from her back to her entire body, making her let out a soft moan.

The mountain breeze rustled, and mist filled the air.

Within the pool, boundless spring scenery unfolded.

It was unknown how long passed. As the last rays of the setting sun disappeared behind the mountains, night quietly descended. The playful sounds in the pool gradually subsided, replaced by suppressed gasps and low murmurs.

"Young Master..."

"Hmm?"

"Yunzhi... likes you..."

"I know."

"Young Master... will you... leave Yunzhi again in the future?"

"No, silly girl. From now on, we'll be together and never part again."

"Mm..."

The moon was at its zenith, and stars twinkled.

The peak of Panlong Mountain returned to tranquility, with only the two small green wolves faithfully guarding the edge of the Formation, occasionally letting out a low howl.