Chapter 106: Elder Bing: This Is My First Time
The night was already deep.
In the main bedroom of the first annex of the Miscellaneous Dao Institute, the lights were still bright.
Two figures were silhouetted against the screen.
"Hiss..."
Chu Feng suddenly felt a bone-piercing chill creeping up from his feet, shooting straight to his crown. Instinctively, he shivered.
Looking down, he saw that the steaming footbath had completely frozen over.
"Sir, I'm sorry."
Elder Bing blushed, suddenly stood up, and bowed in apology to Chu Feng.
Chu Feng looked speechless. "Elder Bing, you clearly initiated things this time. Why are you punishing me like this?"
Elder Bing shook her head furiously like a rattle-drum and quickly explained, "Sir, I had no intention of punishing you.
This is my first time being this close with a man. I'm not used to it, and the cold spiritual energy in my body leaked out without me noticing. That's why the water froze. I'll get you a new basin right away."
Chu Feng looked at his frozen legs and waved it off. "No need. From now on, let's keep it a platonic footbath."
"???"
Elder Bing looked puzzled. "Sir, what's a platonic footbath?"
"Just like before."
As Chu Feng spoke, he activated his spiritual energy to melt the ice in the basin and lifted his feet out.
He had thought that after all his efforts, he could finally enjoy something for once, but this was the result...
Elder Bing didn't dare meet Chu Feng's eyes. She bent down to lift the basin. "Sir, I'll be heading back then."
"I'm tired too. Get some rest."
Chu Feng waved listlessly.
"Mm."
Elder Bing responded softly, then turned and left.
As Chu Feng watched her fading figure, a serious thought suddenly surfaced in his mind:
Could this be why Elder Bing is so beautiful yet still doesn't have a Dao companion?
After all, one careless moment and you might end up frozen like a chicken—what a heavy price to pay.
No, Elder Bing comes with an innate freeze skill.
He quickly tossed those serious thoughts aside. Elder Bing was just a registered disciple—why was he even worrying about this?
The night passed uneventfully.
The next day, Chu Feng slept in as usual until mealtime.
After washing up, he went out to the courtyard and saw his three disciples—Xiao Chen, Cao Youqian, and Qin Qin—setting the table. He smiled and asked, "What delicious food have you made today?"
Qin Qin smiled gently. "Master, today I made your favorite—sweet and sour pork."
"Then I've got to eat an extra bowl today."
As Chu Feng spoke, Elder Bing came out of her room.
Over the past few months, she had grown used to sitting and eating with Chu Feng and the others, and it gave her a feeling of home.
But the moment she saw Chu Feng, she was reminded of what had happened the night before. She instinctively avoided his gaze, and an awkward expression appeared on her face.
That small reaction did not go unnoticed by the others.
Chu Feng said nothing and just kept eating quietly.
Cao Youqian, however, gave Xiao Chen a subtle glance.
The latter, like Chu Feng, focused on his meal without overthinking.
After the meal, the three disciples left the annex one after another.
Cao Youqian quietly pulled Xiao Chen aside. "Senior Brother, don't you think Elder Bing seemed a little different today?"
"She did act a bit differently."
Xiao Chen's gaze shifted to Cao Youqian. "What are you trying to say?"
Cao Youqian asked seriously, "Senior Brother, I mean—just hypothetically—if Elder Bing and Master got together, would you…"
"Enough."
Xiao Chen cut him off immediately. "You must be too idle if you're making up stories about our master. Looks like you need some extra training today."
"Misunderstanding, Senior Brother! Total misunderstanding!"
…
In the Yunmeng Swamp.
Wang Baole had been training there for five months.
He had been enjoying his time immensely. Each day was spent searching for delicious ingredients and cooking them.
Not only had he broken through two minor realms, but both his knife techniques and culinary skills had improved significantly.
That evening,
Elder Zhao received a message via flying crane. After reading it, he privately whispered a few words to the Ninth Princess.
After listening, the Ninth Princess immediately sought out Wang Baole. "Wang Baole, do you still plan to continue training in the Yunmeng Swamp?"
Wang Baole calculated the time. His master had originally told him to stay no more than half a year in the Yunmeng Swamp.
Five months had already passed, so heading back now wouldn't be a problem.
"Miss Nangong, I plan to stay another two days. If you have matters to attend to, feel free to leave first."
A trace of regret appeared on the Ninth Princess's face upon hearing this, but she still asked one more question.
"Wang Baole, will you be going to Wendao Academy?"
Could it be that Miss Nangong has figured out that I'm a disciple of Wendao Academy?
Wang Baole replied with a hint of doubt, "Of course I will."
The Ninth Princess smiled. "Then let's make a promise—let's meet again at Wendao Academy, how about it?"
"It's a deal."
Wang Baole agreed with a bright smile, secretly a bit excited.
He thought the other party, like himself, was a disciple of Wendao Academy, hiding her identity while training in the Yunmeng Swamp.
The only difference was that she had someone protecting her, while he, Wang Baole, was all on his own.
"Wang Baole, I'll give you a surprise when the time comes."
The Ninth Princess turned with a sweet smile and left.
Watching her leave, Wang Baole thought to himself, 'I'll give you a surprise too when the time comes.'
"Princess, what kind of surprise are you going to give that kid?"
Elder Zhao asked curiously.
The Ninth Princess replied with a smile, "Wang Baole is indeed incredibly talented, but he walks the path of culinary cultivation. As far as I know, the Miscellaneous Dao Institute in Wendao Academy has fallen into decline.
Even with a disciple like Xiao Chen, the fact remains—it lacks any famous teachers.
I plan to take Wang Baole with me to join the Spell Institute, where he can receive guidance from renowned instructors."
Elder Zhao frowned slightly. "Princess, isn't that a steep price to pay? Elder Qi from the Spell Institute is related to your mother's clan. That kind of favor isn't easy to repay."
The Ninth Princess said confidently, "Don't worry. My cousin and I are on good terms. I only need to ask him—he'll definitely help with something this small."
Elder Zhao said no more after hearing that.
After training for a few more days in the mountains, Wang Baole looked at the eight bulging storage pouches tied to his waist and decided to return to Wendao Academy…
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