Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun's hearts skipped a beat at the same time.
The playful look in His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor's eyes as he looked at them was fleeting, yet still easily discernible.
Why is Your Majesty looking at us like that?
Zhu Zhuqing asked instinctively, her voice tinged with confusion and unease.
She subconsciously looked down, her gaze falling on the black Heavenly Court attire she wore, which was called a "swimsuit," and her large expanse of fair skin. A wave of heat instantly washed over her.
This outfit is just too...
For her, who had received strict aristocratic etiquette training from a young age, this kind of attire was almost unimaginable.
Zhu Zhuyun also felt the same awkwardness.
She could clearly feel her panel getting hot, especially when His Majesty's gaze swept over her; the feeling of being watched was particularly acute.
The water rippled, and the warm spring water reached her waist, but it couldn't cool the burning heat on her face.
Lin Hao's gaze swept across the two sisters' faces, as if observing something interesting, a faint smile playing on his lips.
"Nothing, just remembered some interesting rumors."
He said casually, then changed the subject, "Continue scrubbing her back, use more force on her shoulders."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The two sisters dared not ask any more questions, composed themselves, picked up the bath towels again, and carefully continued to wipe Lin Hao.
Zhu Zhuyun stood to Lin Hao's right, her movements gentle and careful. Occasionally, her fingertips would inadvertently touch the firm and powerful muscles of his back, and she would feel a sudden panic.
She could clearly feel the terrifying power contained within that body, like a sleeping ancient beast.
Although calm, it could unleash destructive energy at any moment.
Zhu Zhuqing served silently on the left. Her technique was a little clumsy, but she was focused and attentive.
In the clear spring water, she could see her flushed cheeks reflected in the water, as well as the black swimsuit that made her feel so ashamed.
Every time she bent over, every time she raised her hand, she was extra careful, afraid that the movement would be too big and lose its sense of proportion.
For a moment, only the gurgling sound of water and the gentle wiping sound remained in Heavenly Pool.
A misty heat swirled between the three, carrying a rich spiritual energy and a faint fragrance, creating an atmosphere that was both sacred and ambiguous.
After about fifteen minutes, Lin Hao suddenly spoke, breaking the silence.
"How are Dai Mubai and Dai Weisi?"
This sudden question froze both Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun in their tracks.
Zhu Zhuyun nearly dropped the bath towel in her hand. She quickly gripped it tightly, suppressing the turmoil in her heart, and tried her best to keep her voice steady:
"Your Majesty... do you know them?"
Zhu Zhuqing stared wide-eyed at Lin Hao's retreating figure in disbelief.
Dai Mubai and Dai Weisi are two princes of the Star Luo Imperial Family, and also the sisters' nominal fiancés.
But this is the Shrouding the Heavens World the Heavens, the Heavenly Court, a plane far removed from the Douluo Continent. How could His Majesty know these things?
Lin Hao didn't turn around, but calmly said:
Are you married?
The two sisters exchanged a glance instinctively, both seeing the same shock and confusion in each other's eyes...
In other words, if it wasn't the other party who said it, how did His Majesty know?
Despite their curiosity, Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing dared not refuse to answer Lin Hao's question.
Therefore, Zhu Zhuyun was the first to respectfully reply:
"Your Majesty, this servant is not yet of marriageable age."
Zhu Zhuqing bit her lower lip, a resolute glint in her eyes, and said in a clear and firm voice, "This servant has no relation to Dai Mubai."
He... he is no longer the person I knew.
When they reunited at the Shrek Academy, he had completely fallen into depravity, spending his days indulging in sensual pleasures and showing no ambition.
Such a coward is unworthy to be a slave's fiancé.
Her words were filled with long-suppressed anger and disappointment.
The fiancé who once gave her a glimmer of hope, and who even traveled thousands of miles from the Star Luo Empire to the Heaven Dou Empire to pursue her, had long since lost himself in a life of extravagance and debauchery.
Lin Hao listened to the sisters' answers, a look of understanding flashing in his eyes.
Through fragments of memories from his past life about " Douluo Continent," he quickly analyzed the current timeline—it should be the period shortly after Zhu Zhuqing Shrek Academy, when she reunited with Dai Mubai and discovered that he had fallen into depravity.
"I see."
He nodded slightly, his voice devoid of any discernible emotion.
"Your Majesty, how... how did you know about Dai Mubai and Dai Weisi?"
Unable to contain her curiosity any longer, Zhu Zhuqing cautiously asked, "And about the Douluo Continent... you..."
Zhu Zhuyun also held her breath, waiting for the answer.
Lin Hao chuckled softly, "I know far more than you do."
Instead of answering directly, he uttered an even more perplexing statement. "Much more, much more."
This sent a chill down the spines of Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun.
They suddenly realized that the man in front of them was perhaps more unfathomable than they had imagined.
He not only possesses extraordinary abilities, but also seems to know many secrets he shouldn't know.
The two sisters dared not ask any further questions and could only suppress their doubts in their hearts, continuing to silently wipe Lin Hao's body.
Their movements became gentler and more cautious, as if they were serving a deity who might awaken at any moment.
Time slipped away silently.
The colorful rays of light in Heavenly Pool ripple with the water, creating a magnificent interplay of light and shadow.
Abundant spiritual energy continuously flowed into the three of them, which was undoubtedly a tremendous Fortune of luck for low-level cultivators like Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun.
They could clearly feel their Spiritual Power growing slowly and steadily, and every cell in their bodies was greedily absorbing the purest energy in the world.
About half an hour later, Lin Hao slowly got up from the spring.
"That's fine."
Those three simple words were like heavenly music to the two sisters.
They immediately stopped what they were doing, too shy to look at Lin Hao's body, and respectfully stepped aside, heads bowed.
Lin Hao picked up a white robe from the poolside and casually draped it over his shoulders. His wet white hair clung to his shoulders, and water droplets dripped from the ends of his hair, splashing tiny water droplets on the ground.
"You can go back now."
With his back to the two sisters, his voice was calm and even, "Tell Wanwan and Xiaoxiao to come here."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun were overjoyed and quickly bowed and took their leave.
The two sisters carefully retreated from the Heavenly Pool area, and only breathed a long sigh of relief after they turned past a rockery and could no longer see that awe-inspiring figure.
Zhu Zhuqing found that her back was soaked with sweat, unsure whether it was from the steam of the hot spring or from the cold sweat caused by excessive tension.
She turned to look at her sister and found that Zhu Zhuyun was in the same situation, with fine beads of sweat on her forehead and her snow-white chest rising and falling slightly.