Inside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Dugu Bo stopped harvesting the immortal-grade herbs after hearing the information about Tang San.
His first priority now was to determine whether Tang San was inside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Then, enduring the discomfort, he released his Soul Power to protect himself and approached the two springs.
At once, the Heaven and Earth Yuan Power of the two ultimate attributes collided violently with his Soul Power, producing a series of sizzling sounds.
Only after finally struggling to the edge of the springs did he narrow his eyes and peer carefully into their depths.
Sure enough, deep where the two springs mingled, a figure unlike either spring was mixed in among them.
Although that figure was deep in the springs, he could vaguely make out a human silhouette.
At the sight, a cruel smile instantly appeared on Dugu Bo's face.
"You little thief! You're actually hiding here absorbing my immortal-grade herbs. You've already given me cause to kill you!"
Dugu Bo glanced at the places where the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot had originally grown, his heart aching terribly.
But then again, with this little scumbag hiding in these two springs, how was he supposed to deal with him?
His Soul Power was poison-attributed, and these two springs happened to counter it.
Tang San was six or seven meters deep in the springs. Even if he unleashed a Soul Skill, he probably would not be able to reach this little scumbag.
Even so, he still wanted to give it another try.
So he condensed his Soul Power into a poisoned arrow and shot it toward Tang San in the springs.
But less than a breath after the poisoned arrow entered the water, the Heaven and Earth Yuan Power of the two attributes melted it away.
The poisoned arrow had penetrated less than a foot deep.
Seeing this, Dugu Bo's expression darkened. He knew ordinary methods would probably be ineffective against Tang San.
He certainly would not let Tang San off, but if he attacked with his full strength, what would happen if his Soul Power contaminated the many immortal-grade herbs nearby that he had yet to harvest?
Therefore, he decided to finish harvesting all the immortal-grade herbs first, then give Tang San a thorough beating.
As for detoxification, if he could not obtain a method from Tang San, wasn't there still a backup plan in the Light Screen?
Hadn't Chen Shi in the Light Screen said they had to give him things to renew their leases? Then, if they gave him immortal-grade herbs, could they ask him more questions too?
If all else failed, he could have Yan Yan work hard to complete her tasks. That would work too!
"Hmph, little scumbag, I'll let you live a little longer!"
Dugu Bo snorted coldly, darted out of the springs' range, and began harvesting the immortal-grade herbs faster.
He was also calculating something: the Light Screen in the sky had already been there for over four hours, approaching six.
After so long, even if the Light Screen had revealed his secret relatively late, he was certain that some of the surrounding factions must have made their moves.
Thus, Dugu Bo planned to give Tang San a thorough beating after harvesting the immortal-grade herbs. Killing him would be best, but even if he could not kill him, he would severely injure him.
After all, he did not know how much those two springs would weaken his strongest method.
In the real world, inside the Villa.
Watching the shocked expressions on the five women's faces, Chen Shi's lips curved slightly upward. Then he said:
"Ah, I accidentally said too much. I'll have to watch that next time. Hurry up and eat your noodles. Stir-fried noodles have to be eaten hot."
He did not want to reveal everything. Otherwise, how would he keep these five women under his thumb?
He was still counting on the rewards they would give him for renewing their leases.
When Qian Renxue and the other four heard Chen Shi's words, they looked a little disappointed, but did not press him. After all, this had already been an unexpected gain for them.
The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Immortal-grade herbs.
Dugu Bo.
Tang San.
Every one of these matters was enough for them to make plenty of arrangements once they returned.
In silence, the five women swept through the stir-fried noodles on their plates like a gale scattering clouds.
Yet all five still looked as though they wanted more.
Seeing this, Chen Shi raised his brows slightly.
Twelve packets of instant noodles, plus the other ingredients, and the five of them still weren't full?
It seemed he had still underestimated their appetites.
Then he said, "We'll just fill our stomachs for lunch. This afternoon, we'll have hot pot. It's convenient and delicious!"
"Hot pot?"
Hearing this, Qian Renxue and the other four began to look forward to it. If the stir-fried noodles meant merely to fill their stomachs were already this good, just how delicious would the hot pot that Chen Shi had specifically called "delicious" be?
After the meal, Chen Shi showed them around the living room and kitchen again, especially teaching Hu Liena things like washing dishes and chopping vegetables.
As for Xiao Wu's sweeping, Chen Shi also specifically explained how she needed to sweep.
Besides that, Chen Shi explained how to use some of the appliances, open the drinks, and so on.
After finishing all this, Chen Shi was just about to ask what questions Qian Renxue, Hu Liena, and the others wanted to ask when he suddenly noticed Xiao Wu's body twisting awkwardly. Her face was flushed red with a hint of pallor, and Ning Rongrong was supporting her at her side.
At the sight, Chen Shi's expression shifted slightly.
Could Xiao Wu be having an allergic reaction to something? But I can't leave this Villa either. If she's really sick, this will be troublesome.
He hurried to Xiao Wu's side and asked with concern:
"Xiao Wu, what's wrong? Where do you feel unwell?"
"I... I..."
Xiao Wu's face was bright red. She stammered, unable to get the words out.
Chen Shi knitted his brows tightly and could not help shouting angrily:
"At a time like this, don't you know your health comes first?"
As his words fell, all five stared at Chen Shi in shock. This was the first time they had seen him lose his temper. Before this, no matter what he did, he had always been pleasant and mild-mannered.
Although Xiao Wu saw that Chen Shi was angry, she still did not dare speak. It was a little too embarrassing to say.
Seeing Xiao Wu growing increasingly uncomfortable, Ning Rongrong could no longer hold back. Standing beside her, she said awkwardly:
"H-Honesty, X-Xiao Wu can't hold it in anymore!"
After saying this, she looked a little embarrassed herself.
"Can't hold it in?"
Hearing her answer, Chen Shi instantly understood.
He had not told them about the bathrooms yet.
For a moment, he could not help scratching his head awkwardly. Then he looked at everyone and said:
"Come with me. I'll teach you how to 'use' the toilet."
With that, he led them straight toward the communal bathroom on the first floor.
After opening the bathroom door, Chen Shi briefly explained how to use everything inside.
For a moment, Qian Renxue and the others all widened their eyes.
This was their first time seeing a bathroom like this. It was completely different from those on the Douluo Continent, looking exceptionally advanced, and there was not the slightest stench.
Still, having a man explain how to use the bathroom made them feel a little shy.
After finishing his introduction, Chen Shi looked at their shocked faces and said with exasperation:
"Every one of your suites has a bathroom. You can figure them out yourselves later. I won't say anything more!"
With that, Chen Shi stepped out. Unable to hold on any longer, Xiao Wu rushed in and shut the bathroom door.
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