A VIP Upstairs

Golden Foot Celestial Phenomenon was one of Great Xia's ten largest chain foot spa brands.

Its businesses had spread across nearly all of Great Xia.

Inside, there were not only massages for ordinary people to relax, but also martial arts treatments specially designed to regulate martial artists' Blood Qi and meridians, providing joy to countless adults.

At this moment, on the top floor of Golden Foot Celestial Phenomenon, a woman wore a blue qipao, her hair swept high into a bun.

She possessed an elegant bearing, with a graceful and alluring figure.

Incense drifted through the room, its faint sandalwood fragrance permeating every corner with rich sweetness.

A canary rested upon the woman's fingertip. Suddenly, it spoke in a human voice.

"Lin Jinwei, Zhang Wanke is already in Beihe City. Be careful."

"With your cultivation, if they see you, you will definitely be exposed."

The woman's brows and eyes were gentle as she slowly turned a cup of golden soup tea on the tea table before her.

"I know what I'm doing. Compared to me, you are in greater danger."

"Kill Lin Lingfei and fulfill Great King's order. Then I will naturally leave."

The canary lightly fluttered its wings and flew out through the window.

At this moment, Jiang Li stood before Golden Foot Celestial Phenomenon.

Looking at the eight-story building before him, it was hard to imagine that this was a foot spa.

"Welcome, honored guest. Would you like a foot treatment or a massage?"

As Jiang Li walked inside, a young woman in black stockings and professional attire warmly greeted him.

"I'm just looking around."

Jiang Li casually replied as he surveyed the surroundings.

"We offer regular foot treatments here, ranging from 288 to 988."

"We also have treatments specially designed to regulate martial artists' Blood Qi. Those range from 1,088 to 9,888. Here is the service menu; please take a look."

Although Jiang Li was very young and did not look like someone with much spending power, the receptionist's service remained professional and enthusiastic.

Jiang Li glanced over it and could not help being surprised.

These prices really were outrageously profitable.

But when he thought of those martial artists who risked life and limb hunting exotic beasts, he understood that as long as the service was good, money would never be a problem for them.

"This one—the 1,888 Dragon Vein Phoenix Bones."

Jiang Li picked one that was more or less an entry-level option, intending to try it first.

"Certainly. I'll arrange it for you right away."

With that, the woman tapped her phone a few times, then picked up a microphone and called out, "A VIP upstairs!"

On the third floor was a private room stocked with pastries and tea.

The giant screen displayed the benefits of regulating Blood Qi and meridians.

Jiang Li changed into another set of clothes, then comfortably lay back on the massage bed and sampled the pastries.

"Hello."

Before long, a woman over twenty with an excellent figure entered the room.

Jiang Li gave her a casual glance and could tell from her mannerisms that she was also a martial artist—a Ninth-Rank Martial Artist.

"Begin."

Jiang Li stretched his body, then followed the woman's instructions and lay facedown on the bed.

Her warm little hands, paired with her unique techniques, soon immersed Jiang Li in the experience.

His muscles and bones relaxed, his Blood Qi flowed smoothly, and with the occasional idle chat, Jiang Li quickly sank into an extremely relaxed state.

In this world, after martial artists returned from fighting desperately in the wilderness, receiving such relaxation was simply the greatest kind of happiness.

No wonder Golden Foot Celestial Phenomenon's business was so booming.

Before he knew it, the treatment had ended, yet Jiang Li still wanted more.

At the same time, he circulated his cultivation technique slightly and felt that the Blood Qi within his body truly seemed to have strengthened by a trace.

"Yuan Tianhe really didn't lie to me. It seems that if I want to raise my Blood Qi Value quickly and reach the point where I can break through to Seventh Grade, I'll have to visit this place often."

After deducting the money he had spent on the Black Horizontal Saber, he still had 1.3 million. That should be enough to fully stimulate all the Blood Qi in his body, right?

Thus, Jiang Li watched movies, ate pastries and fruit platters, then added another 2,888 treatment to try out.

He even stayed directly at Golden Foot Celestial Phenomenon that night; the place itself offered overnight accommodations.

On the second day, Jiang Li tried the 3,888 and 4,888 treatments.

On the third day, Jiang Li tried the 5,888 and 6,888 treatments.

After three consecutive days, even Golden Foot Celestial Phenomenon's manager was beginning to feel troubled.

"Manager Sun, he isn't short on money, is he? It's already been three days."

Inside the office, a voluptuous woman spoke to a handsome man.

Sun Fugui frowned slightly. "Don't worry. He probably doesn't have the nerve."

"But I'll go mention this to Boss Bai and make some preparations."

Sun Fugui rose and left, heading toward the highest floor of Golden Foot Celestial Phenomenon.

Inside the qipao-clad woman's room, she was still quietly sipping tea. In her hands was a Great Xia history book, which she was reading with great interest.

"Boss Bai!"

Sun Fugui's knock sounded from outside the door.

"Speak."

Without even raising her head, the qipao-clad woman replied flatly.

Through the door, Sun Fugui briefly explained the matter and mentioned Jiang Li's identity and background as well.

"A student from Seventeenth High School, with martial cultivation likely at Eighth Grade?"

Boss Bai slowly set down her Great Xia history book and said with interest, "How did I not know that Beihe City had such a genius?"

"That information came directly from Jiang Li himself. As for his strength, Boss Bai, you know that Celestial Phenomenon Skillful Hands never misjudges. His Blood Qi and muscles and bones are at least Eighth Grade."

Third year of high school, Eighth Grade.

Thoughtfulness flickered in Boss Bai's eyes. "If he still hasn't left tomorrow, come find me again."

"Yes!" Sun Fugui hurriedly nodded, then turned and left respectfully.

"Could he be a scout? It seems Beihe City truly cannot be stayed in for long." Boss Bai murmured softly.

As she spoke, her pupils subtly changed, revealing a pair of vertical slits.

On the fourth day, Jiang Li naturally prepared to try the 7,888 treatment. He had to admit that after having his body regulated, not only did he feel physically and mentally refreshed, but his Blood Qi had also clearly improved.

"I hear 7,888 uses Eighth Grade martial arts and martial artists. I wonder what makes it special."

Jiang Li watched the news comfortably as the giant screen played various reports.

For instance, exotic beasts were running rampant in certain places, and Great Xia had already begun cleansing and encircling them.

There were also reports of mountain ranges, plains, and ruins occupied by exotic beasts being reclaimed.

Looking at the exotic beasts of all shapes and sizes on the screen, Jiang Li could not help pondering. In three more days, he would be leaving the city to hunt exotic beasts. He wondered what he would encounter.

"The exotic beasts around Beihe City aren't strong. Otherwise, high-grade martial artists would have stepped in to suppress them long ago."

"There shouldn't be any problems. I'll harvest a wave of lifespan, break through to become a Seventh Grade martial artist, and this little martial arts exam will be easy to handle."

As Jiang Li pondered, a rich sandalwood fragrance slowly drifted over, causing him to pause slightly.

When he raised his eyes, the woman before him made him unconsciously hold his breath.

Her skin was like congealed cream, and her bearing was refined and elegant, like a noble young lady from ancient times.

Even the appearance and temperament of some celebrities were no more than this.

Even Jiang Li felt his heart beat a little faster. Of course, he had no improper thoughts—he simply appreciated beauty.

"Hello, I'll be serving you."

The woman's voice was also clear and soft.

Jiang Li came back to his senses and gently nodded without attempting to strike up a conversation.

But when Boss Bai's hand touched Jiang Li's spine, her expression changed slightly.

Not Eighth Grade!

The Blood Qi Value of a Seventh Grade martial artist!

Deep in Boss Bai's eyes, profound shock emerged.

Third year of high school, Seventh Grade!?

She was now wondering whether she should tell her friend to forget about assassinating Lin Lingfei.

The one before her was the true genius and monster of humanity's camp.