Yes, I did all of this!

—After glancing at the interaction between Xia Yan and Duanmu Mo, Shen Wuling recorded it.

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Perhaps because they were looking forward to the hot springs that evening, the afternoon seemed to pass quickly. As dusk fell, after dinner, everyone quickly washed up and went to the pool in the backyard.

"Soaking in the pool in winter, even if the water is warm, still feels a bit strange."

Xia Yan wrapped her bathrobe tighter around herself and walked to the edge of the pool, complaining.

She was wearing a swimsuit underneath, but unfortunately, Xia Yan wouldn't have bothered to cover herself up if it weren't for taking care of Yu Zhi and the others.

Then she saw Duanmu Mo pouring something into the steaming pool, which looked like a large pile of herbs.

Cang Yuan stood to the side, manipulating the pool water to stir it rapidly.

"What is this?" Xia Yan asked as she walked up.

"Herbal medicines, some for relaxing muscles and improving blood circulation. Since you're soaking in a hot spring, it's good to enjoy it as much as possible."

"Hmm~"

Xia Yan tilted her head, watched Duanmu Mo finish pouring out the herbs, and nodded: "Alright, that's fine."

"Then I won't be polite~"

Xia Yan took off her bathrobe and jumped inside.

Instantly, a warm feeling spread throughout her body, as if every pore had opened up. Xia Yan let out a long breath and leaned against the wall.

"Ah~ that feels so good."

Xia Yan was wearing the same swimsuit she wore when she went to the beach in Kamishiro City last time, but she had paired it with denim shorts and a light jacket then, which she no longer needed.

Her figure could be described as unremarkable, but it wasn't completely flat either. However, to be honest, although Xia Yan's figure was noticeably different from Shen Wuyin's, it possessed a unique kind of beauty.

Her limbs were well-coordinated, she had a clear six-pack, her body had no excess fat, and her skin was visibly supple.

If someone had a figure like Shinmaine, it would feel somewhat superfluous.

Just as Duanmu Mo also went into the water, the others arrived at the same spot one after another.

"Is it all done?"

Seeing that Duanmu Mo was already sitting in the shallow end of the pool, Shen Wuyin also took off her bathrobe.

A deep black bikini hugged her breasts, highlighting her impressive figure. She didn't need any fancy embellishments on her swimsuit; any adornment paled in comparison to her physique.

Shen Wuyin has no excess fat on her body. She has many daily tasks, such as washing clothes, cooking, and occasionally checking out the shop, but even so, she maintains healthy eating habits and even does yoga in her spare time.

This kind of life has made Shen Wuyin slim where she should be and curvy where she should be.

Shenwuyin also brought a tray and several wine glasses. After the wine glasses floated on the water with the tray on it, the swimming pool hot spring suddenly looked much more upscale.

Even though the Shenwu Group no longer exists, Shenwu Yin always inadvertently reveals her status and upbringing as a young lady.

"Ouch, so cold... But I'm alive again~"

On the other side, Shen Wuling also entered the pool and soaked in the warm water, her body relaxing instantly from the cold air.

Unlike her older sister, perhaps due to her past physical weakness, Shen Wuyin's body appears somewhat slender, though not to the point of being skin and bones; "slender" would be a more fitting description.

She leaned against the pool with her legs together, exhaling a tranquil breath. Her body and demeanor were as endearing as a porcelain doll.

"This amount of herbs must be expensive, right?"

Yu Zhi stretched out her foot to touch the pool water, and after trying it, she entered the pool herself. Holding some medicinal herbs, she looked at Duanmu Mo with concern, who had complained not long ago that he was almost out of money.

Like Xia Yan, she was also wearing the same ruffled swimsuit she wore to the beach last time. The pure white swimsuit made her look even more innocent and pure.

Removing her light coat, Yu Zhi's fair skin gradually turned an alluring pink in the warm spring water, her legs slightly curled up, giving one the urge to pick her up.

“I have a client who happens to do this, so I have connections.”

As Duanmu Mo spoke, Cangyuan also entered the water.

She has a great figure, slightly less than Shen Wuyin, but her skin is smoother and softer. This is even more noticeable in the water now, as she swims like a mermaid from a story.

Perhaps disliking the shallow water, Cang Yuan gently stirred his legs in the water, mimicking the movements of a swimmer. His toes moved in the water, and his smooth skin shone with a translucent luster under the lights behind him. Every inch of his skin was as smooth as cream.

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Chapter 409: No Rush

"call--"

Feeling the warmth spreading throughout his body, Duanmu Mo let out a comfortable breath and looked up at the sky.

It's still snowing lightly, but it seems that under Cangyuan's power, the snowflakes will automatically drift away from the backyard, at most accumulating on the roof at the back.

Thinking of this, Duanmu Mo turned to Cang Yuan and asked, "Speaking of which, Cang Yuan, your current body is just a water clone, right? How does it feel to be soaking in water?"

"Actually, it's just so-so." Cang Yuan slid down the pool wall, swimming in the shallow end, and quickly reached Duanmu Mo's side.

"The water in this pool was created using my power, so there's nothing enjoyable about soaking here... It's like having your hands on your feet?"

Cang Yuan thought for a moment and finally came up with a strange metaphor.

"On a freezing cold day, it's very comfortable to warm your hands and hug your cold feet."

As Xia Yan spoke, she slid down comfortably, submerging her shoulders above the water's surface, and finally lay completely in the water, closing her eyes and blowing bubbles.

She quickly sensed something, opened her eyes in the water, and poked her head out:

"You can breathe in this water!"

“Of course, this is formed from my power, so strictly speaking, it’s not really water,” Cang Yuan said matter-of-factly.

"oh......"

While Cang Yuan and Xia Yan were chatting, Shen Wuyin placed her wine cup on the tray floating on the water and poured out some clear wine for Duanmu Mo:

"Here you go, Mr. Duanmu."

"Thank you." Duanmu Mo took a sip of his drink, exhaled, and nodded comfortably. "It's quite enjoyable to have something like this once in a while."

"I'm glad Mr. Duanmu is happy."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wuyin laughed happily.

Shen Wuling glanced at her older sister, and a data point flashed in her eyes.

"Sound." Yu Zhi crawled over and sat down next to Shen Wu Yin, chatting casually, "School's out for break, do you still want to keep the shop open?"

"No, why?"

"No... It's just that when I'm home and I don't see you sometimes, I always feel like someone's missing, which is a bit of a shame."

"Hehe, thank you for missing me so much—but Yuzhi, what are your plans for the holiday?"

"That means patrolling nearby cities. After all, you know the current situation, and we must be fully prepared."

"Yes, that makes sense."

Seeing Yuzhi deep in thought with some worry, Shenwuyin placed her hand in the water and comforted her, "Don't think about these things now. Relax so you can better face the challenges ahead."

“…That’s true.” Yuzhi was silent for a moment before smiling.

"Want some drinks?" Duanmu Mo teased, placing a glass of wine near Yu Zhi's lips.

Seeing this, Yuzhi quickly refused, "No, no, no... I'll pass."

"Duanmu Mo said with a glance."

"It's not like she's never had it before..."

Duanmu Mo said softly, and drank the wine in his cup in one gulp.

Upon hearing this, Shen Wuyin paused for a moment: "When?"

"When Xia Yan came of age, she half-drunk and half-awake, she poured Yu Zhi a glass of wine."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wuyin gave Xia Yan a reproachful look, but said nothing and sighed.

—The group comfortably enjoyed the effects of the hot springs and herbs in the pool. As time passed, their bodies turned a pinkish hue, like that of steamed crabs.

Even after leaving the pool, the heat lingers for a while, and I feel steaming in the cold.

More importantly, the water temperature increased by the power of the Azure Abyss will not cool down over time; it will always remain warm, making people unaware of the passage of time.

"Ah... what time is it now?"

Yu Zhi looked up at the snowy clouds in the sky, her head feeling a little dizzy.

"Hmm—according to the Zero System's calculations, it seems to be 12:30?"

"Is it already past midnight?"

Yu Zhi was somewhat surprised. She raised her hand and looked at her fingers, which were already wrinkled. She sighed and said regretfully:

"...It's a bit of a shame to end this now with you all playing around with me. But let's call it a day. If I stay in the water any longer, I'm afraid I'll faint."

"Alright then, Xia Yan has already fainted." Duanmu Mo nodded, turned to look at Xia Yan beside him, and laughed.

"Then it's time for the cleaning." Cang Yuan seemed completely unaffected. She simply raised her hand, and all the herbs soaking in the water were collected. A clump of water floated up, enveloping the herbs, and placed them back into the bucket.

When the water returned to the pool, the herbs dried out completely, with no trace of moisture remaining.

"Thank you for your help, Cangyuan. Goodnight, everyone."

Shen Wuyin also helped the swaying Ling up and stood up to drape a bathrobe over her.

Duanmu Mo then carried Xia Yan on his back. After leaving the pool, everyone's bodies dried instantly, though they remained flushed.

"I'd like to have some water first..."

Shen Wuling mumbled incoherently, and upon hearing this, Shen Wuyin nodded: "Then, Mr. Duanmu, see you tomorrow."

"Okay, see you tomorrow."

With Xia Yan on his right arm and Yu Zhi on his left, Duanmu Mo carried her upstairs.

Cang Yuan also planned to return to his room and followed behind Duanmu Mo.

As she left, she glanced back at the pool, and the warm water instantly turned back into the icy cold it should be on this snowy day.

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"Ah~"