7: Since we're already here, we should change our clothes.

In the quiet room deep within the Holy Son's Palace, Lu Yi slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, concluding this session of cultivation.

After this period of consolidation, he had completely integrated his newly acquired power.

The majestic vitality and Spiritual Qi affinity brought by the Star Immortal Body made it seem as if every gesture he made stirred a faint starlight.

Under the circulation of the "Star Immortal Art," the spiritual energy within his body flowed like a surging river or sea, vigorous and smooth.

And the profound techniques of the "Star Shifting" Divine Ability were already deeply etched into his Divine Soul.

The significant increase in his strength left him feeling more refreshed than ever before.

Indeed, becoming stronger is the foundation.

Then, on a sudden whim, he wanted to follow the example of the novel protagonists he had read about and silently chant "System Panel" in his mind to check his current data.

However, no matter how he tried to summon it, there was no reaction in his mind, let alone an Attribute Panel that only he could see.

"Hmm? That's a bit strange."

Lu Yi felt slightly puzzled; generally, a System would come with an Attribute Panel to make it easier for authors to pad the word count.

This System actually doesn't have a panel?

But he soon tossed this minor matter to the back of his mind.

It didn't matter whether there was a panel or not; as long as the power was truly in his hands, that was enough.

He casually dispelled the quiet room's Formation and pushed open the door, preparing to set off to find Lin Qingxuan to "collect the debt."

To his surprise, as soon as he stepped out, he saw Ling'er waiting outside.

"Master, you've finished your seclusion."

Upon seeing Lu Yi, Ling'er immediately bowed respectfully.

Lu Yi nodded and asked casually:

"Yes. Are you waiting here for something?"

"Reporting to Master, Miss Lin has arrived and is waiting outside the palace."

Hearing this, Lu Yi's eyebrows twitched slightly, and a playful smile curled at the corners of his mouth:

"Oh? I didn't expect her to be so proactive."

He felt quite satisfied with Lin Qingxuan's "punctuality."

As expected of the destined female protagonist, she has honesty and trustworthiness down to a T.

After a brief thought, he instructed Ling'er:

"Let her in. Take her to the Side Hall and dress her up properly. Since she's already here, shouldn't she change her clothes?"

Then he paused and added:

"Once she's finished changing, bring her directly to the Spiritual Spring. I'm going to take a bath first to relax my muscles and bones."

When Ling'er heard that her master wanted that woman to serve him at the Spiritual Spring, a wave of jealousy surged in her heart.

That "job" should have belonged to her, but now it was being snatched away.

She bit her lower lip unwillingly, silently cursing Lin Qingxuan in her mind, but she dared not show the slightest hint of it on her face, still respectfully accepting the order:

"As you command, Master..."

...Ling'er led Lin Qingxuan around the Main Hall to a Side Hall located in a somewhat secluded spot.

"Master has ordered you to go inside and choose a set of clothes to change into."

Ling'er's tone was somewhat stiff; she pointed at the palace door and said no more.

Lin Qingxuan felt apprehensive, but she had no choice but to obediently push open the door.

However, when she saw the scene inside the hall, she was completely stunned.

This Side Hall was actually filled with all kinds of outfits.

And the styles of these garments could only be described as bizarre—truly unheard of and never seen before.

But without exception, they all used very little fabric; some could even be said to... not count as clothes at all.

Gauze as thin as a cicada's wing, leather armor that could only cover key areas, and various boldly designed and strangely shaped dresses made Lin Qingxuan flush and her heart race.

This Side Hall was a "dressing room" specifically set aside by Lu Yi, and the clothes inside were specially tailored according to the styles in his memory.

Even Ling'er had been severely shocked by this "clothing culture" from another world when she first encountered it.

Not to mention the naturally introverted Lin Qingxuan; she truly had her eyes opened this time.

Blushing, she searched with difficulty through this room full of strange costumes.

Trying to find the one with the most fabric that looked the most normal.

After a long time, her gaze finally locked onto a black-and-white outfit hanging in a corner.

This outfit consisted of a black-and-white short skirt and a pair of silky white over-the-knee socks.

There were also matching headpieces, neckpieces, and leg accessories, making it quite complex.

But compared to those other excessively revealing clothes, this set seemed to be the most conservative one she could find.

Taking a deep breath, she took down the outfit and stiffly changed into it.

Because she was unfamiliar with how to wear it, it took quite a bit of effort to barely manage to get it on.

When she walked out of the Side Hall, Ling'er, who was waiting outside, glanced at her.

Seeing the black-and-white outfit on her, a faint, imperceptible sneer flashed in Ling'er's eyes.

She really knows how to pick; this set is the one Master calls a "Maid Outfit."

Ling'er thought to herself, did she think having more fabric was a good thing?

Little did she know that wearing this outfit along with those white over-the-knee socks meant she was in for a rough time later~

However, she didn't point it out and only said coldly:

"Since you're changed, follow me."

Then, she led Lin Qingxuan all the way to the Spiritual Spring.

The Spiritual Spring was located on the back mountain of the Holy Son's Palace. It was a place where Spiritual Qi gathered; the spring water was warm year-round, contained Spiritual Qi, and was shrouded in mist, like a fairyland.

Arriving outside the Spiritual Spring, Ling'er stopped and then said to Lin Qingxuan in a somewhat bossy manner:

"Master is inside. Go in and serve him well yourself."

After saying that, she snorted coldly, turned around, and left, leaving the shy and uneasy Lin Qingxuan alone on the spot.

Looking at the hazy mist ahead, Lin Qingxuan clenched her fists and did quite a bit of mental preparation before taking small, tentative steps.

As she walked, she used her hands to press down on her swaying hemline, shyly entering the mist-shrouded area.

Through the hazy steam, she vaguely saw Lu Yi leaning against the edge of the pool with his eyes closed, resting.

His broad back and smooth muscular lines made her afraid to look further, so she quickly lowered her head.

She walked slowly to a position some distance from the pool's edge and greeted him in a voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz:

"Saint... Your Highness... I... I'm here..."

Hearing her voice, Lu Yi slowly turned his head.

When he saw Lin Qingxuan's current attire, a flash of approval crossed his eyes.

The distinct black-and-white clothing perfectly outlined her youthful and slender figure.

Combined with her nervous and embarrassed expression and the action of pressing down her skirt, it could be said to have a unique charm.

Lu Yi couldn't help but sigh; after being in this world for so long, he was finally... eating well again!

His gaze lingered on Lin Qingxuan for a moment, then he spoke indifferently:

"Not bad. This outfit suits you quite well. Now, let's begin..."

Hearing Lu Yi's "command," Lin Qingxuan's body trembled; she naturally understood what was about to begin.

Then, her face flushed red, and biting her lower lip, she cautiously approached the pool's edge and slowly squatted down...