Platonic Foot Washing

The night wind gently caressed the earth.

Miscellaneous Dao Institute, Chu Feng's room was brightly lit as always.

He held a classic book in his hand, reading it with great interest.

Thump thump thump...

A sudden knock on the door startled Chu Feng, who instinctively shoved the book he was holding under his pillow.

He quickly sat up straight and asked, "Who is it?"

A cold, clear voice came from outside the door.

"Chief Chu is me, Bing Yan."

Upon hearing that familiar voice, Chu Feng pictured a cold and arrogant figure in his mind.

Without much thought, he said, "So it's Elder Bing. Is there something important you need to see me about so late at night? If not, we can talk tomorrow."

Elder Bing, standing outside the door, was taken aback. If he were to say something like this in broad daylight and someone overheard him, he would be utterly humiliated.

"There is indeed something very important, and it's closely related to both of us."

???

Chu Feng was filled with confusion. When did I become so deeply involved with the person outside the door?

With his questions lingering, he casually tapped the door latch.

"Elder Bing, the door wasn't locked, come in and sit down."

Creak!

After the door was pushed open from the outside, Elder Bing slowly walked in.

Unlike his usual aloof and unapproachable demeanor, Elder Bing gave Chu Feng a slightly reserved feeling today.

Are you alright?

Chu Feng blurted it out subconsciously.

Silence followed Chu Feng, a long silence.

Elder Bing thought to himself: Was I that obvious?

She turned and closed the door, shaking her head and saying, "I'm fine."

Seeing the door close, Chu Feng's confusion deepened. He thought to himself, "Do you want something from me?"

However, he still calmly said, "Elder Bing, please have a seat."

"Chief Chu."

Elder Bing sat down in the chair next to the table, her hands instinctively gripping the hem of her skirt.

Chu Feng naturally noticed this small detail, but he didn't point it out. He slowly walked to the table, poured the other person a cup of tea, and then sat down to ask:

"Elder Bing, now can you tell me why you've come to see me?"

After saying this, Elder Bing stood up, bowed to Chu Feng, and said, "Chief Chu, I am here today to apologize to you."

"Apologize?"

Upon hearing these two words, Chu Feng forcibly restrained himself from touching the other's forehead. He even activated his Eye of World Destruction to see if Elder Bing had been possessed.

"Good."

Elder Bing calmed himself down and recounted in detail how he had stolen the Taiji Sword Technique from the master.

"Oh, this..."

Chu Feng had never anticipated what was happening before his eyes.

In his past life, he had a hole in the wall to steal light; in this life, he has to wash his feet to steal a skill.

Wait, Elder Bing hasn't even brought me water to wash my feet yet. I've really lost out this time.

She must not be forgiven easily.

"That's how it happened. I beg Chief Chu for punishment."

After Elder Bing finished speaking, his entire being changed. His previous restraint vanished instantly, and the Elder Bing reappeared before our eyes.

Chu Feng stood up, his face stern, and asked, "Elder Bing, are you truly willing to accept the punishment?"

"Willing."

Elder Bing's tone was somewhat cold, but very firm.

"Then you should fulfill your previous promise. I don't think someone who can't even keep a promise will accept punishment."

Chu Feng stared into the other person's eyes, his expression very serious as he spoke each word clearly.

"Alright, please wait a moment, Chief Chu."

After Elder Bing finished speaking, he turned and left.

Chu Feng watched her departing figure without giving it much thought. Whether she came or not, it wasn't him who had made the mistake.

A moment later, Elder Bing came in carrying a basin of steaming water.

She placed the basin on the ground and said in a very ordinary tone:

"Chief Chu, please."

Chu Feng felt a little strange looking at her serious expression, but he still chose to sit down and soak his feet.

Mmm... that feels good...

A look of enjoyment appeared on his face.

A moment later, the water cooled down, and Chu Feng slowly opened his eyes. He saw Elder Bing sitting to the side with his eyes closed, resting, and said:

"Alright, Elder Bing, you should go back and rest tonight."

Elder Bing didn't say much upon hearing this, but simply took the water away. She knew that Chief Chu wouldn't forgive her just because of what happened tonight.

Chu Feng watched her departing figure without giving it much thought. After closing the door, he returned to his bed to continue reading.

Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

For the past two weeks, Elder Bing would knock on Chu Feng's door every day at midnight and bring him a basin of water to wash his feet.

Chu Feng did not refuse, and the two barely exchanged words throughout the entire process.

Afterwards, Chu Feng summarized it as roughly Plato foot-washing.

After all, the girls at the foot massage parlor in my previous life were not only skilled at physical intimacy, but also adept at engaging in lively conversations with customers.

As for when he would forgive Elder Bing, Chu Feng waited for her to ask first before deciding.

Around noon.

Chu Feng and Qin Qin were busy in the kitchen.

Wang Baole had already gone into seclusion two days ago, preparing to break through the bottleneck of the Dao Foundation Realm.

"Ding! Your junior disciple Wang Baole has broken through to the Dao Foundation Realm. You are rewarded with five years of cultivation, and have achieved mastery of the Yin-Yang Harmonizing Taiji Hand and the Tendon-Separating Bone-Dislocating Ruyi Hand."

Upon hearing that familiar voice, Chu Feng's lips curled into a bright smile.

"Master, are you thinking of something happy?"

Qin Qin asked with a curious look, glancing out of the corner of her eye towards Elder Bing's room.

Chu Feng smiled and said, "Your junior brother has broken through to the Dao Foundation Realm."

Qin Qin's eyes lit up upon hearing this. "Master, shall we cook an extra dish for Little Fatty to celebrate?"

Chu Feng said, "One dish isn't enough. Tonight, let's throw a banquet for Little Fatty to celebrate and let that kid experience the warmth of our Miscellaneous Dao Institute."

"Good."

Qin Qin continued what she was doing.

A moment later, Wang Baole skipped and hopped into the kitchen.

"Master, Senior Sister, I've broken through to the Dao Foundation Realm!"

"That's right, you're the fattest."

Chu Feng stopped what he was doing and gave him a thumbs up.

Wang Baole's smile froze instantly, "Master, can't you praise me a little?"

Pfft...

Qin Qin chuckled, "Alright, junior brother, Master was just teasing you. Master just said that you broke through to the Dao Foundation Realm and he was going to throw you a banquet to celebrate."

Upon hearing this, Wang Baole jumped up excitedly.

"Thank you, Master. I knew you were the best."

Chu Feng said irritably, "Stop jumping, kid. If you keep jumping, my kitchen will collapse."

Wang Baole: "..."

The banquet began as scheduled.

Apart from Xiao Chen, who was in seclusion, everyone from the Miscellaneous Dao Institute was present.

The entire courtyard was filled with the aroma of food.

Cao Youqian and the others almost drooled as they looked at the delicious-looking and fragrant dishes on the table.

Even Elder Bing in the side room was tempted by the aroma.

She thought to herself: Chu Feng's cooking skills seem to have improved a lot!

I wonder what dishes Chu Feng cooked today?

Elder Bing subconsciously opened his eyes, wanting to see the food at today's banquet, but heard Chu Feng's familiar voice coming from the courtyard.

"Elder Bing, hurry up, we're waiting for you."