Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong were both blessed with excellent figures, the kind that were top of the line and could not be compared to the painted, vulgar women in that brothel.
And the two sisters had very different styles.
Zhu Zhuqing looked sexy and fiery, while Ning Rongrong was pure and pristine.
As a man, with the Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul,
and being in the prime of his adolescence, with poor self-control,
Ma Hongjun, burning with Evil Fire, would often
sneak glances at Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong in his spare time,
admiring the two sisters' perfect, delicate figures.
Though he could not have them,
and could not grow close to Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong or hold one in each arm and share the joys of a happy life,
Ma Hongjun could at least feast his eyes.
At the same time,
when Flender took Ma Hongjun to the brothel,
he could also imagine Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong as the objects of his fantasies.
But now Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing had both left.
After just one day without seeing them, Ma Hongjun felt itchy inside, as if a cat were scratching him nonstop.
Flender did not think much of it and answered honestly, "I reckon Zhu Zhuqing will bring Ning Rongrong back within three days."
"Even if Ning Rongrong doesn't come back, Zhu Zhuqing will!"
Then he added, "I'll have a good talk with Oscar."
"Yes, Dean!" Ma Hongjun said with a harmless smile and a nod.
Then,
Flender looked at Dai Mubai and said, "Mubai, go get some rest. I have some personal business to discuss with Hongjun."
"Personal business?" Dai Mubai gave a mischievous grin, looking as if he understood, then said, "You two take care of yourselves. I'm off to bed!"
With that, Dai Mubai turned and left without hesitation.
Flender glanced at his retreating back, the corner of his mouth twitching slightly. Dai Mubai really is precocious... Sometimes, that's not a good thing.
Just then,
Ma Hongjun asked curiously, "Dean, what important personal business do you have to discuss with me?"
"Ahem!" Flender cleared his throat and said, "Hongjun, how's your Evil Fire coming along? Has it gotten any better?"
Ma Hongjun looked a little embarrassed. "Ah, Dean, don't even ask!"
"This Martial Soul is such a torment. I suppress the Evil Fire, and then a day later it flares up again!"
"It's draining every last bit of energy from my body, but the fire just won't go down!"
"Oh, I see." Flender nodded and said, "That's how the Evil Fire Phoenix is. The Evil Fire troubles your life, but it also makes you stronger than those ordinary chicken Martial Souls."
Then Flender asked with a perfectly serious expression, "Hongjun, how was the Salt-Baked Chicken last night? Were you satisfied with it?"
Ma Hongjun smiled. "It was pretty good. The lady boss is a fine cook. The Salt-Baked Chicken wasn't tough; it was tender and nourishing. I was quite satisfied."
"Is that so? I'll try it tonight too!" Flender said with a smile.
"By the way, Hongjun." Flender thought of something and continued, "I heard the lady boss recently took on a few female apprentices. Their skills are superb, and they've mastered the art of cooking."
"Tonight, let's each get a Full Chicken Set Meal."
Ma Hongjun's eyes lit up at that. He nodded vigorously and said, "Great, great! I'm in!"
The Full Chicken Set Meal consisted of Salt-Baked Chicken, Saliva Chicken, and Hand-Shredded Chicken.
Salt-Baked Chicken cost one Gold Soul Coin.
Saliva Chicken cost 0.8 Gold Soul Coins.
Hand-Shredded Chicken was cheaper at 0.5 Gold Soul Coins.
The Full Chicken Set Meal was discounted, costing only two Gold Soul Coins.
But even so, ordinary Soul Masters still couldn't afford it.
Because of the Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul's traits, Ma Hongjun's body burned through a lot of energy, and he got hungry easily.
So after every Soul Fighting match at the Great Soul Arena in Suotuo City,
Dean Flender would take Ma Hongjun to a well-known chicken shop in Suotuo City to buy nourishing chicken and chicken soup, helping make up for the deficiencies caused by his Evil Fire Phoenix.
The lady boss there was such a good cook
that sometimes Dean Flender would get a craving and order a set meal to try something new.
After deciding to order a Full Chicken Set Meal as a late-night snack that evening, the two went their separate ways to rest.
Time passed, bit by bit.
Soon, the sky grew dark.
One or two scattered stars appeared, then more and more gathered until they filled the heavens.
That day,
Boss Li had been busy, but it had also been wonderful.
He had been in a good mood the entire day.
Sometimes, when he thought of Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing,
Li Haiyun would find himself breaking into a blissful smile.
Time continued to pass.
Before long, it was time for Li Haiyun to go to bed.
He washed up carefully, changed into a clean, loose sleeping robe, then sat on a stone stool in the courtyard, admiring the moon and waiting for Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing to arrive.
I left the gate open for Zhuqing and Rongrong. They want to complete the "foot soak" task.
At this hour, they should be on their way!
Li Haiyun thought to himself, unable to hide his anticipation.
Sure enough,
a short while later,
Li Haiyun heard the courtyard gate creak open.
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing walked toward him, their beautiful figures coming into view.
Taking a closer look,
Li Haiyun saw that their hands were full of things: a bulging bundle, a large wooden tub, and a complete set of wooden chairs and stools.
"Boss Li, we're here!"
Ning Rongrong greeted him with a gentle smile.
"Good evening, Boss Li!"
Zhu Zhuqing offered a warm greeting beside her.
Li Haiyun stood up and went to meet the two beautiful women, smiling as he said, "Zhuqing, Rongrong, good evening!"
Chapter 33: Li Haiyun Enjoyed the Good Life
After exchanging brief greetings with Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, Li Haiyun's gaze fell on the items they were carrying.
"Rongrong, Zhuqing, I didn't expect you to take this so seriously and bring a whole pile of things for the foot soak."
"You're so responsible. Excellent!"
Li Haiyun smiled as he praised the two sisters.
Ning Rongrong smiled sweetly and said, "Hehe, Boss Li, you're in for a treat tonight!"
"A foot soak needs a sense of ceremony. Buckets, stools, medicinal herbs—these are all essential!"
"And let me tell you, Zhuqing and I even spent the whole afternoon studying foot-soaking techniques and methods!"
"We guarantee you'll be satisfied, Boss Li, and sleep like a baby tonight!"
Zhu Zhuqing chimed in, "That's right. Rongrong and I prepared very carefully!"
"You're sure to be satisfied, Boss Li!"
"Just remember to give our task the 'Best' rating!"
Li Haiyun's smile grew brighter at their words. He nodded repeatedly and said warmly, "All right, all right! I'm looking forward to it."
"I didn't expect you two sisters to go out of your way to study foot-soaking techniques and even buy so many supplies."
"For that alone, I'll definitely give you the 'Best' rating."
"And in my eyes, 'Best' is only the highest rating the Mission Card system allows. It's not the limit of my own rating!"
"You deserve an even higher rating!"
Li Haiyun affirmed Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, praising them again and again.
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing had spent the whole afternoon studying and put countless hours of thought into it.
Now that Boss Li had acknowledged their efforts,
both sisters felt much more at ease and broke into sweet smiles.
After a brief exchange, the mood between them was relaxed and close.
"All right, Boss Li, thank you for the rating!"
"Your feet haven't even been soaked yet, so let's start with the 'Before-Bed Foot Soak.'"
"You can give us our rating three days from now!"
Ning Rongrong said with a smile.
"Sure." Li Haiyun nodded warmly. "Zhuqing, Rongrong, let's get started!"
Then,
Li Haiyun sat on a specially made willow-wood chair, leaning back at a slight angle in the most comfortable position.
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing got busy.
They used a special flame-spraying Soul Tool to heat a basin of water.
Then the sisters added various health-promoting herbs to the hot water before pouring in some cool water to bring it to the most comfortable temperature.
Next,
they poured the foot-soaking water, now infused with all kinds of health-promoting ingredients, into a specially made wooden tub of just the right size.
Li Haiyun watched the whole process, touched by their thoughtfulness. His fondness for Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong rose considerably.
Just then,
"Here, Boss Li!" Zhu Zhuqing said gently. "Put your feet in the tub!"
As she spoke, Zhu Zhuqing used her slender, pretty hands to roll up his trouser cuffs.
Li Haiyun cooperated, placing his feet in the tub.
The water was just the right temperature. His feet felt wonderfully comfortable, as though even his soul were being cleansed.
Touch!
Just then,
Li Haiyun felt something soft against his broad feet.
He looked down and saw Zhu Zhuqing blushing as she gently stroked and massaged the soles of his feet with her fair, slender hands, as white as scallion stems.
Her pressure was just right, and her movements were rhythmic.