The next morning, Cao Longyan slowly opened his eyes. A rich medicinal fragrance immediately filled his nose, carrying a peculiar bitterness, yet faintly giving off a warm, soothing scent.
Looking down, he realized he was lying in the enormous bathtub in his room, his whole body submerged in a medicinal bath of three interwoven colors.
Emerald green, crimson, and deep purple swirled together. Tiny bubbles rose to the surface now and then, accompanied by a steady gurgling sound.
How did this look anything like a medicinal bath meant to nourish the body? It looked more like a bowl of "poison soup" giving off an eerie aura.
Well, his master really didn't know the first thing about this stuff... He just threw everything in all at once...
But this medicinal bath felt so good...
Just then, a warm sensation came over his shoulder, and a tiny golden-red figure secretly poked its head out.
It was Little Fire Dragon Soul! It was secretly enjoying the nourishment the medicinal bath gave it too...
It rubbed its little head against Cao Longyan's cheek, then, afraid someone outside might spot it, darted back between his brows. Only a faint golden-red glow remained, flickering there as if ready to sneak out and enjoy another soak at any moment.
"This little one..."
A gentle smile tugged at Cao Longyan's lips, and he lightly tapped the spot between his brows.
The door opened. Du Busi walked in carrying several rare herbs suited to Cao Longyan. He closed the door and was just about to refine the herbs and add them to the medicinal bath when he saw Cao Longyan, already awake and soaking in the tub with an expression of pure enjoyment. A flicker of surprise crossed his eyes.
"Hey, Xiaoyan, you're awake?"
"As expected of a legendary