The Outing Plan (New book seeking recommendations)

The stunningly beautiful Maid bowed slightly to Shi Kang, her collar revealing a hint of cleavage that made her even more alluring.

Shi Kang glanced at her and nodded faintly.

Mm, women like this were pleasing to the eye, a delight to behold.

Shi Kang was no exception to a man's true nature—he liked beautiful women.

Shi Kang admitted that he was an ordinary man.

He had already transmigrated; was he supposed to remain free of worldly desires?

If he did not have beauties serve him, was he supposed to find those burly men instead?

This Maid was named Yue Ru. Shi Kang had carefully selected her to serve him. Her strength and talent were not exceptional, but her figure and appearance were both top-notch.

As the son of the Shi Clan Leader, what kind of woman could he not have?

So long as Shi Kang wanted it, countless women of the Shi Clan would offer themselves to his bed.

Maid Yue Ru was the prettiest and most pleasing to the eye among those Shi Kang had chosen.

As for whether Shi Kang had done anything with the Maid—don't ask. If you asked, the answer was that Shi Kang was already eighteen...

"Is the Medicinal Bath ready?" Shi Kang asked.

Although Shi Kang had not exhausted his strength in that battle just now, he had come close.

Without using Dou Techniques and relying solely on his physical strength, a Nine-star Dou Emperor fighting two Six-star Dou Ancestors was more or less Shi Kang's limit.

If Shi Kang used high-tier Dou Techniques, fighting three would be no problem, but what he wanted was a breakthrough in his physical body.

Next, he needed to soak in the Medicinal Bath, heal the injuries from earlier, and then further strengthen his body...

"It is ready, Young Master," Yue Ru replied in a soft, gentle voice.

She had served Shi Kang for several years and knew well of his habit of soaking in a Medicinal Bath after body refinement.

Thus, whenever Shi Kang went to the Training Ground, Yue Ru knew she had to prepare the Medicinal Bath. Shi Kang did not even need to instruct her.

Yue Ru said cautiously, "Young Master, let me support you there..."

Shi Kang did not refuse, allowing the Maid to place his hand upon her fragrant shoulder.

Thus, Shi Kang was supported by the Maid as he went to soak in the Medicinal Bath.

Inside the chamber, a large wooden tub capable of holding two people steamed gently. Emerald-green medicinal liquid churned within, its herbal scent rich yet not overpowering.

This was the finest Medicinal Bath, and the Medicinal Herbs used were all of the highest quality. Ordinary Shi Clan Members were not qualified to use it. Shi Kang was fortunate to have been born into a good family.

Shi Kang's physical body had become so powerful partly thanks to this top-tier Medicinal Bath.

Shi Kang removed his outer garments and sat inside. The warm medicinal liquid rose over his chest, and a tingling itch spread from the wounds on his body. His muscles were healing, growing stronger.

He let out a comfortable groan, and his tense body gradually relaxed.

After enjoying it for a while, Shi Kang closed his eyes and began circulating his Dou Qi.

Cultivating in a Medicinal Bath after body refinement yielded twice the result with half the effort. He could not afford to waste this time.

The Soul Clan's threat was like a sword hanging over his head. Shi Kang did not dare slack off for even a moment.

Some time ago, he had people gather information and had more or less figured out the current timeline.

He was two years older than Xiao Yan. In other words, sixteen-year-old Xiao Yan had already climbed back up from three stages of Dou Qi—there was no need to think about it; Old Yao in his ring had begun to exert himself.

At this pace, Xiao Yan would probably soon head into the Monster Beast Mountain Range for training, and the plot of the original work was about to unfold.

Shi Kang had no particular feelings toward Xiao Yan.

Although Xiao Yan would be able to contend with the Soul Clan in the future and could be considered an ally, his growth was far too slow.

In the original work, the Shi Clan was destroyed only after the Demonic Flame appeared. If they waited until Xiao Yan was truly capable of taking charge, the Shi Clan might already have become souls beneath the Soul Clan's blade.

Shi Kang could not place his hopes on Xiao Yan.

There truly was not much time left for Shi Kang.

He planned to set out for the Northwest Continent after some time, recruit some useful talents, and give the Shi Clan more confidence to deal with the Soul Clan's future attack.

The Shi Clan's younger generation had far too little talent, and Shi Kang did not expect them to be of any help to him.

With their poor talent, it was uncertain whether they could even break through to the Dou Saint realm.

Rather than nurture them, he might as well go outside and seek out some promising talents.

So long as he recruited them properly and they could be used by him, it did not matter whether they were members of his clan.

Medusa, Qing Lin, and Zi Yan were the main targets Shi Kang intended to recruit.

Their talents were all among the very best, and in the future, they would all be able to aid the Shi Clan.

Although Medusa's talent was currently nothing special, as long as she could evolve into a Seven-Colored Heavenly Swallowing Python, Shi Kang could use the method from the original work to let her advance further, becoming a Nine-Colored Heavenly Swallowing Python and directly reaching the Four-star Dou Saint realm, or even higher.

Qing Lin possessed the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, allowing her to control snake-type magical beasts and absorb their Dou Qi. With Qing Lin, Shi Kang could control the Nine Nether Nether Python Clan and make them serve the Shi Clan...

That little dragon Zi Yan was even stronger. She possessed the royal bloodline of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, as well as the great opportunity of the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit. If he tricked her into joining him now and then helped her unify Dragon Island, the Shi Clan would gain the full support of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan.

With the Ancient Void Dragon Clan's help, facing the Soul Clan in the future would be much easier.

These three would greatly strengthen the Stone Clan's future power. Shi Kang definitely had to recruit them.

Xiao Yi Xian's talent was actually quite good as well. She had the potential to become a Dou Sheng, but unfortunately, Shi Kang could not cultivate the Flame Mantra and therefore could not help her control her Calamity Poison Body.

It was quite troublesome, so he would forget about Xiao Yi Xian and let Xiao Yan save her instead.

As for whether recruiting these people would affect Xiao Yan's development, Shi Kang could not care less.

What a joke. The Stone Clan could be wiped out at any moment, and you wanted to talk to him about some outsider's prospects?

When someone was about to starve to death, would they still care whether the food before them was healthy?

Right now, preserving the Stone Clan was the most urgent matter. Everyone else could step aside.

Shi Kang cultivated while soaking in a Medicinal Bath, while Maid Yue Ru quietly stood watch beside him, observing the state of the bath and adding precious Medicinal Herbs as needed...

After an unknown number of hours, Shi Kang's body turned red.

This was normal. The Medicinal Bath was too nourishing, leaving Shi Kang's blood and vital energy overflowing.

After being tempered by the Medicinal Bath, Shi Kang felt that his physical body had improved by another tiny amount.

Though it was only the slightest progress, wasn't that how everyone gradually became strong?

Shi Kang slowly opened his eyes and saw Yue Ru quietly keeping watch at his side. Beneath her long lashes, her fox-like eyes seemed capable of stealing souls. Her dark maid outfit further accentuated her fair skin, so white it was almost dazzling.

A flame rose in Shi Kang's heart, and he beckoned to her.

"Come here."

Yue Ru knew what Young Master wanted. Her body paused slightly, and a blush spread across her face, but she did not refuse. Obediently, she walked to the edge of the bath barrel, her jade-like hand skillfully reaching for the ribbon at her waist...

There was still some medicinal power left in the bathwater. This was a top-tier Medicinal Bath, something ordinary people were not qualified to use.

Whenever this happened, Shi Kang would show great kindness and let his little maid enjoy this top-tier Medicinal Bath as well, a reward for being so obedient.

After spending two hours, Shi Kang gave the remaining medicinal liquid to Yue Ru, allowing her to fully absorb it into her body.

Well, Yue Ru was not particularly strong, and she absorbed the medicinal liquid rather slowly, so taking two hours was perfectly reasonable.

Then, Shi Kang's body was no longer red, while the maid's had turned red instead.

Shi Kang had recovered and expelled the excess medicinal power.

As for the maid, naturally, she had been overnourished...

Feeling refreshed, Shi Kang patted the maid on the head and reminded her to use fewer Medicinal Herbs next time.

Yue Ru nodded with a flushed face.