This replenishment you speak of... is it proper?

Xiao Ran's forehead was covered in black lines.

I've said so many words, my mouth is dry, and all you heard was the word "Replenish Mana"?

I'm testing you on purpose! Xiao Ran wasn't joking, much less being a scoundrel.

He was just speaking when he saw the girl's dejected face, as if she had listened to NetEase Cloud Music and was immersed in failure.

It's not the first time you've lost to your teacher, so why be discouraged?

I wonder if she had any unrealistic fantasies before.

Do you want to try out my Resonance Finger Technique?

Seeing her dejected look, which was really affecting their cooperation in overcoming the challenges, he added a little something extra at the end of his speech to test whether she was really listening.

Goodness! They were like cats seeing mice, instantly getting excited.

It is evident that even in her depression, she was listening attentively to every word he said, down to the smallest detail.

Such is her nature, and such is her talent.

Perhaps Empress from a young age, and developed this habit of learning music, chess, calligraphy, and painting every day?

"Replenish Mana is a local saying from my hometown... it probably means replenishing Spiritual Power."

He sat upright, befitting a teacher, and patiently explained.

Chuyan raised her little face, her curiosity bursting forth, and asked incisively, "This Replenish Mana you're talking about... is it legitimate? Does it require any special posture?"

"Unnecessary!"

Xiao Ran categorically denied it; this little pervert's intuition was just too accurate.

"Go take a shower, you stink!"

Chuyan blushed and lowered her head to smell it.

Wrong.

"... Doesn't it smell nice?" She glanced at the newly dug Open-air Hot Spring and asked timidly, "Aren't you afraid of being seen bathing in the open?"

Lust is lust, but when it comes to yourself, you're quite cautious!

Xiao Ran said, "The thick clouds can filter out these details. The divine sense outside can only observe how we use Spiritual Power, but cannot see these details."

Chuyan nodded, then suddenly asked, "And what about you?"

"What about me?"

"Can you see me... taking a shower?"

Xiao Ran glanced again at that small, sweaty, and translucent body.

"Look at yourself now. Is there any difference between this and watching you take a bath? Go take a bath right now. Your master has seen grand scenes like your Grandmaster's. Do you think I would dare to peek at a little girl like you?"

As he spoke, Xiao Ran moved the tree branch and clothes to a different position, which conveniently blocked the view of the pond water.

Chuyan then obediently got up, shrank back, and cautiously walked towards the pool.

After looking around, he carefully cast a simple Mist Art over his head before taking off his clothes and cautiously entering the water.

Chuyan carefully examined the spring and the hot stone, and it truly was a perfect place where Earthfire and water veins converged.

Even high-level divine senses can hardly distinguish this thing, so how did he, a Qi Refining cultivator, find it?

Her petite yet graceful figure slowly waded into the pool.

A light mist hangs over the water, bubbling gently. It's only waist-deep, warm, smooth, and clear, with a refreshing coolness like melting snow, mixed with a hint of sulfur. Soaking in it is exceptionally comfortable.

Especially when you are extremely tired, taking a bath like this feels like floating in the clouds, with warmth and coolness washing over your limbs and bones.

"Ah, that feels so good..."

The girl gasped softly, her voice gentle and husky, captivating the listener.

After soaking for a while, Chuyan regained some of her composure and subconsciously turned to look at Xiao Ran was just a piece of clothing away.

He was indeed focused on roasting the python and didn't even glance at her, which put her at ease.

While I may feel reassured, the fact that he didn't even glance at me seems rather disrespectful...

Am I too young?

If his Grandmaster were taking a bath, he would definitely try every means to sneak a peek, right?

Pride is followed by inferiority, which is a characteristic of young girls.

"Were you and your Grandmaster Replenish Mana in the pool last night?"

Chuyan suddenly asked.

Xiao Ran's eye twitched slightly.

"No."

"Would it Replenish Mana if I put a stone bench in the pool?"

"Shut up!"

Not long after.

Chuyan had almost recovered, and just as she got up to go ashore, she suddenly realized that she hadn't brought any spare clothes!

This is bad...

She had no other choice but to ask Xiao Ran for help.

"I only have one set of clothes. Did you bring any women's clothing with you?"

Xiao Ran was taken aback, sensing that something was wrong with her.

"Why would a man like me wear women's clothing?"

My Imperial Brother, who died in bed, always carried women's clothing with him!

Out of respect for the deceased, Chuyan did not mention her Imperial Brother's shameful deeds.

"If you don't have women's clothing, can I wear men's clothing?"

Good heavens, so this is where I was waiting! Xiao Ran shook his head, unable to imagine the comical sight of that small body wearing a wide blue robe.

"My men's clothing is too big. Only your Grandmaster can wear it. If you wear it, the hem will drag on the ground."

A critical hit! Chuyan clutched her chest, blood almost spilling from the corner of her mouth.

But then she thought about it again, and imagined what her Grandmaster would look like dressed as her Master in men's clothing, and suddenly felt like blood was about to spill from her nose...

Composing herself, Chuyan asked again, "Could you help me wash my clothes?"

Xiao Ran resolutely refused.

"Who's the master, you or me? Besides, I beat you, so don't push your luck, okay?"

"Cut."

Chuyan pouted and reluctantly washed her clothes in the pool.

"If you won't wash it for me, can't you at least dry it for me?"

"That would be acceptable."

Chuyan carefully folded the washed, damp clothes, hiding the undergarment inside, and slowly moved the clothes to Xiao Ran's hands.

Xiao Ran first put his own clothes away and placed them in the System Space, then spread out Chuyan's clothes and hung them on the tree branch.

This was a problem; the clothes were too small, and the wet fabric was too thin, so they couldn't block his view at all. When he turned his head, he saw the girl's smooth, fair back, which looked rather delicate and boneless.

"Do not look at what is improper," Xiao Ran withdrew his gaze, but amidst the enticing aroma of meat, he also caught a faint, refreshing fragrance.

That's when I realized it was coming from the clothes.

Unexpectedly, even after being washed, the girl's underwear still carried a natural, fresh fragrance. In particular, the thin undergarment emitted an irresistible aroma under the heat of the fire, making him lose his senses and grit his teeth to resist turning his head.

Ugh, not the original flavor, bad review!

The clothes were finally dry in no time.

"Alright, take it."

"Thanks."

Chuyan rarely thanked them, quickly changed her clothes, looked radiant, and came over to eat the roasted python with them.

Generally speaking, small snakes are delicious, while python meat is tough and difficult to eat.

However, Xiao Ran added a special tenderizing formula to enhance the aroma and remove any fishy smell, maximizing the extraction of Spiritual Power, resulting in an extremely delicious taste.

Chuyan's face was flushed from eating, her lips were greasy, but she felt a touch of shame and pity unique to young girls.

"That python is an old Spirit Beast of the pass, and it's hiding in its cave now without stopping you. Why are you causing trouble for it?"

Xiao Ran gnawed on the python meat and sucked on the snake bones, then thought for a moment and said, "I'm climbing the wall right now, and it's showing its big black head to laugh at me. If I don't eat it, wouldn't that be against all reason?"

Suddenly reminded of a tiger after seeing a snake, the girl asked with a somber expression, "Did Xiao Hong used to laugh at you too?"

Xiao Ran chewed the meat and asked in return:

"Doesn't Xiao Hong smell good?"

"Fragrant..."

"That's right, eat quickly. After you finish eating and recover your Spiritual Power, give me a massage. I'm exhausted."

In the air, the elders were utterly astonished.

Although you two didn't cooperate and passed the first level independently, demonstrating your amazing talent, what were you, Xiao Ran, doing? Killing monsters from previous levels, Golden Ringed Python?

They cut down two extremely precious Camphor Tree in the Sword Tomb.

Digging hot springs at the confluence of water and fire veins?

Are you here to Sword Succession or just for sightseeing? Even so, everyone had to admit that Xiao Ran's method of restoring his strength, his precise vision, his skillful maneuvering, and his comprehensive range of skills were truly breathtaking.

Immortal Boat deck.

Heishi and the old adjudicator watched Xiao Ran's performance from afar, both somewhat excited, completely forgetting about the loss of the falcon.

In this Dharma Ending Era, what's lacking is precisely this kind of all-rounder with strong survival skills. If the Eastern Floating Dao Alliance were to recruit such a talent, it would surely benefit all living beings.

The cabin of the Immortal Boat.

Li Wuxie sat at the long table in the cabin, holding a cup in both hands, drinking one cup of goji berries after another, completely ignoring Xiao Ran's affairs.

Above the mountainside.

Seeing Xiao Ran and Chuyan's amazing performance, Lingzhou Yue finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"He's not human if he doesn't exploit the sect, hahaha, this kid has finally figured it out, he's got the style I had back in the day."

True Person Yinyue's face softened, but her expression became slightly serious, as if she were paying attention to something else.

"They might very well shower together?"

Lingzhou Yue, however, didn't care at all, and even laughed loudly in the tone of someone who had been through it all:

"Haha, they must be exchanging Spiritual Power."

True Person Yinyue didn't quite understand. Did this simpleton have absolutely no thoughts about that kind of thing?

"You don't mind?"

Lingzhou Yue turned her head and stared at her Master, who had cultivated for ten thousand years, remained youthful and beautiful, and suddenly leaned close to her ear and whispered with a smile, "I think you're envious of Chuyan, Master."