The bathroom was filled with mist, a hazy white veil.
Xu Lanqing lay in the spacious bathtub, the water at just the right temperature. His wet hair floated on the surface as his thoughts wandered.
One day, he would win Jiang Nannan over with his charm, make her submit to him body and soul—not half-coerce her like he was now.
But the most important thing at the moment was figuring out how to face Snow Empress. Honestly, he had no idea what to do.
Whatever. He would deal with whatever came.
He stood up. The muscles of his tall frame were perfectly defined. Fiery Soul Power surged through him, evaporating the water on his skin. He put on a white bathrobe and stood before the mirror.
Mist covered the mirror's surface, blurring his reflection, but he could still see that the injuries on his face had healed without leaving a trace.
After all, he had Gold of Life and the Golden Dragon King Bloodline to bolster him. A few scrapes were nothing; even broken limbs could heal just as well.
When he returned to the bedroom, his brows suddenly furrowed. "Did someone kick his brain in? Was staying alive not good enough for him? Why go looking for death—and at a time like this, no less?"
He sank his consciousness into the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Bead and spoke to Electrolux, who was resting with his eyes half-closed in a rocking chair. "Teacher, could you keep an eye on things for me? Don't let that girl outside die."
"Heh, that girl is quite clever. Don't worry, your teacher's watching over her. She won't die," Electrolux said with a faint smile.
"I've got something to take care of here. I'll come back later."
"Mm."
Electrolux rocked leisurely in his chair.