Chapter 59: Yu Li’s Relaxation
Training Progress
“Miss Yu Li, you’ve made great progress,” Feng said, stepping forward to hand her a prepared towel.
Yu Li took the towel with a helpless expression and said softly, “Progress? You still took me down so easily, Feng.”
“No, Miss Yu Li, your progress is indeed significant. It’s just that the gap in our ability tiers is quite large. For a beginner to make me draw my blade is already remarkable,” Feng explained earnestly.
“Oh, is that so? Well, thanks for the explanation,” Yu Li replied, pursing her lips, clearly unsatisfied.
Suddenly, her gaze shifted to something behind Feng, and after a careful look, a mischievous smile crept onto her face.
Seeing Yu Li’s sly grin, Feng instinctively hid something behind her back.
“Hmph, what are you hiding, Feng?”
Feng stepped back, shaking her head. “Nothing, Miss Yu Li.”
“Is that so?”
Despite her questioning tone, Yu Li approached Feng with a wicked smile.
A Playful Tease
“Looks like you safely retrieved it. Congrats, Feng~”
Caught out, Feng reluctantly pulled out the notebook recording Yu Li and Ai Xinglan’s activities from behind her back. She had retrieved it unscathed from a series of traps, and the relief of recovering it made her hold onto it tightly, as if that kept it safer.
Though she hadn’t lost anything, she didn’t want to go through that again. To avoid Yu Li bringing it up, she tried to hide it, but Yu Li saw through her instantly.
“Hah, I knew it! I noticed you acting strange earlier, clutching that notebook. Facing my full strength, you handled it with just one swing of your blade. What a huge gap.”
Yu Li wasn’t planning to do anything with the notebook; instead, she complained about the strength disparity between them.
“Miss Yu Li…”
“Alright, alright, just kidding. I’m going to rest now. You should rest too, Feng.” Yu Li smiled at her, stretched leisurely, and headed out of the training room.
Before stepping out, she turned back with a mischievous grin. “Better keep an eye on that notebook. Don’t let it get taken again~”
Feng immediately gripped the notebook tighter and stepped back.
Seeing Feng’s reaction, Yu Li nodded in satisfaction and left.
Feng’s Helpless Reflection
Watching Yu Li’s retreating figure, Feng sighed helplessly. Her mistress seemed to be teasing her on purpose. “Is this… part of her revenge?”
A Moment of Relaxation
Unaware of Feng’s thoughts, Yu Li, done with training, headed to the bathroom. She deftly shed her sweat-soaked training clothes and glanced at her flawless, jade-like body in the mirror without much reaction.
She felt no embarrassment—after all, it was her own body. She wasn’t some pervert obsessed with herself. Already used to this daily routine, Yu Li moved with ease.
Her fair feet lightly tested the water’s surface, checking its temperature. Once it felt right, she slipped into the spacious bath.
“Phew…”
Lying in the bath, Yu Li exhaled comfortably. She casually grabbed a basin and tossed Liuli into it—after all, Liuli had trained for a long time too and needed cleaning.
Liuli’s Indignation
(Ah, ah, ah!)
Hearing Liuli’s cry, Yu Li asked instinctively, “What’s wrong?”
After a brief silence, Liuli responded slowly: (Nothing…)
“Is that so…” Seeing Liuli say no more, Yu Li didn’t press, closing her eyes to enjoy the moment’s peace.
Watching Yu Li with her eyes closed, Liuli bubbled angrily in the basin.
Stupid idiot, staring at my body every day! Fine, you look, but what’s with that look?! Just because I’m flat?! Damn it, damn it, damn it!
(Hmph!) Lost in her internal rant, Liuli let out a small huff.
“Hm?”
(Nothing, nothing, hehe.) Liuli only dared to complain inwardly, too timid to say it aloud.
Seeing the little fox’s silly grin, Yu Li tilted her head. “Hm… acting all goofy? Did the bath make you dizzy? Let’s get out then.”
Yu Li stood, water droplets sliding down her black hair and across her body. She gently scooped up Liuli, placed her on her shoulder, and left the bathroom.
Liuli’s Secret Plan
Liuli, however, was fixated on Yu Li’s earlier words.
Who’s goofy?! Damn it, I’ll tell Ai Xinglan you’re bullying a fox!
Fuming inwardly, Liuli suddenly shivered as a thought struck her.
No, no, better not… Damn it, even if I can’t do that, I’ll get revenge. Right, next time I’ll eat all the emotions and leave none for you!
Liuli had already planned her revenge, her fox face smug, her two tails unconsciously wrapping around Yu Li.
Yu Li, finding Liuli’s clingy behavior bothersome, lifted her off her shoulder. “You’re in the way. I need to get dressed.”
(Ha?! You, you, you! This is intolerable!)
Liuli chattered on with harmless complaints, but Yu Li ignored her, quickly slipping into her pajamas and leaving the bathroom without a backward glance.
(Hey, I’m talking to you… Wait for me!) Seeing Yu Li leave, Liuli hurriedly chased after her.
(Damn it, walking so fast—are you trying to kill a fox?!) Finally catching up, Liuli grumbled fiercely.
A Moment with Ai Xinglan
Yu Li ignored her, smiling as she looked ahead. Following her gaze, Liuli saw Ai Xinglan, also in pajamas, getting a drink of water.
“Training’s done?”
“Mm.”
Ai Xinglan studied Yu Li’s face for a long moment before speaking. “…If you’re tired, don’t push yourself. I can handle those things for you.”
“Thanks for the concern, Little Ai, but I’m fine.”
“Alright, good…” Ai Xinglan let out a relieved breath. Then, noticing Yu Li’s teasing smile, she blushed. “Ahem, hmph, I just don’t want people saying Ai Xinglan worked her friend to death. Who’d care about a dummy like you otherwise? If you’re fine, go rest. I’m resting too!”
A Playful Demand
Blushing, Ai Xinglan tried to leave, but Yu Li grabbed her hand.
“Wait, Little Ai.”
“Ahem, what else?”
Yu Li stared into Ai Xinglan’s cherry-red eyes, her lips curving upward. “I said I don’t need help, but I never said I didn’t want a reward.”
“Re-reward?” Ai Xinglan clearly didn’t follow.
“Yup. I made your lunch today, Little Ai. Shouldn’t you reward me for it?”