Xuanling Sect’s main mountain gate, Huaxiang Garden.
The main mountain gate is the largest peak of Xuanling Sect.
In addition to the Master Hall, Scripture Pavilion, and various functional areas, the living quarters for ordinary disciples and guests are also located here.
The accommodations for disciples are divided according to their rank and position, while more important guests are arranged in the elegant and beautifully decorated Huaxiang Garden.
When the Saintess said she wanted to stay, Xuanling Sect certainly did not dare to drive her away and could only wave her hand, handing over the entire Huaxiang Garden to her.
This included her own chief disciple.
“Put on this robe,” Xu Lexian had someone bring a plain robe, “the standard Daoist robe of Sacred Immortal Mountain. Since you’re going to be a maid, you need to do it properly.”
“……”
Tang Xin found it hard to understand her behavior.
The personal maid of the Saintess was completely different from Zhou Yu’s previous role as a direct assistant.
The latter was theoretically a subordinate of a direct disciple, akin to a sisterly relationship.
A maid, however, is just a maid, with a master-servant relationship to the Saintess.
A servant doesn’t need to discuss anything beyond daily living with their master.
But the question is… does a cultivator really need someone to take care of their daily life?
“I’ve wanted to ask for a long time,” after changing into the Sacred Immortal Mountain’s plain robe, Tang Xin complained, “why do you still need someone to support you while walking?”
It’s not like she’s old and frail; even cultivators in their seventies and eighties are usually in good shape…
“Just to pay attention to the image,” Xu Lexian explained while taking off her clothes, “the purpose of support is not for walking, but to signify the Saintess’s noble status to others. Having a maid to take care of you conveys the same meaning.”
“Of course, I can do everything myself, but it’s unnecessary…”
As she spoke, she revealed her jade-like shoulders, arms as white as lotus, and a waist that could be grasped with one hand, right in front of Tang Xin.
And it wasn’t over; the Saintess then reached for the ties behind her back…
“What the hell,” Tang Xin couldn’t help but shout, “what are you doing?”
“Bathing,” Xu Lexian turned her head to glance at her, “your first task is to serve me while I bathe. This kind of small matter should be within your capabilities, right?”
“Uh…”
Tang Xin didn’t know how to respond.
“I forgot to tell you, my tour of the various sects in Qingzhou actually has another purpose,” Xu Lexian said with a squint and a smile.
“The Holy Mountain asked me to evaluate the potential of these sects. Although I can’t tell you exactly what the scores are for, a high score must be useful.”
“I remember the elder of your Xuanling Sect, called Xuan Miao, was quite excited when he heard about this…”
“Are you actually using the future of the sect to threaten me?!”
Tang Xin gritted her teeth.
“Hmph, I’ll help you wash, that’s all…”
“Then come in!”
As a place for esteemed guests to rest, Huaxiang Garden was naturally built to the highest standards.
The Saintess’s room was directly connected to a large bathing pool, with warm water infused with a hint of floral fragrance continuously flowing in.
This level of luxury was even higher than some elders’ mountain peaks.
After all, it wouldn’t do to let guests bathe in a waterfall in the wild…
“This isn’t spiritual spring water,” the Saintess said, testing the water temperature with her toes, slowly stepping into the pool.
“Forget it, I can’t ask for too much outside.”
Tang Xin stood dumbly by the side…
Without her golden silk outer robe, without the extravagant decorations, and with her hair tied up, this Saintess appeared less proud, flamboyant, and sharp, and more charming and youthful.
No matter how high her status, she was still a girl around the same age as her.
In front of others, she maintained her composure, but when it came time to bathe, her true self was revealed.
“What are you standing there for?”
The Saintess commanded while enjoying the warm water on her skin.
“Come over and help me with a massage. This little task, you can manage, right?”
Clearly, the Saintess’s “true self” remained just as proud…
Tang Xin snorted softly, walked to the edge of the pool, and began to knead her delicate fingers on the Saintess’s moist, smooth shoulders.
“Oh,” the Saintess closed her eyes and enjoyed the sensation for a moment, then smiled and said, “Not bad, I didn’t expect you to know how to massage.”
The massage technique of the Xuanling Sect’s senior sister claimed to be the best, and no one in the Xuanling Sect would dare to claim second place.
Even the Seventh Elder praised it, and even the well-traveled Saintess rarely enjoyed such professional “skills.”
Making the Saintess satisfied was just a small matter, but the real issue was…
It smells so good!
After coming into contact with Xu Lexian, an indescribable mixed fragrance completely enveloped the Xuanling Sect’s senior sister.
The rising heat caused this scent to continuously assault her nostrils, and before long, Tang Xin’s cheeks flushed an unusual red, and the technique in her hands began to falter.
“It seems that for someone my age,” Xu Lexian lazily opened her eyes and looked up at her, “my constitution is still too overwhelming; even you can’t handle it.”
“Constitution?”
Tang Xin took a deep breath, trying to suppress the intoxicated feeling washing over her.
“A high affinity for spiritual energy means that I naturally gather spiritual energy, equivalent to a walking blessed land,” Xu Lexian raised her arm, letting the pool water slide off her arm.
“Suddenly entering a high-concentration spiritual energy environment can cause dizziness.”
If that’s the case, Shui Qiu also has a high affinity for water attribute spiritual energy, but her realm is relatively low and hasn’t reached the point of experiencing such phenomena.
“Additionally, I’ve been soaking in various medicinal baths since I was young, and over time, some of the ingredients have fused with me,” the Saintess placed her palm on Tang Xin’s hand, a teasing smile on her face.
“It seems your tolerance for medicine isn’t that high either?”
“What are you trying to do?”
Tang Xin jolted awake, realizing the trap she had walked into.
Wow, so you’re setting me up, huh?
Why not mention these important things earlier?
“I’m helping you improve your spiritual energy and medicine tolerance,” Xu Lexian gently tugged at her.
“Also, with your skills, come help me massage other areas.”
Splash—
The Xuanling Sect’s senior sister fell into the bath.
“Wow, looking at you, you actually have some substance. Wearing such a conservative plain robe must be a bit of a shame for you… Come closer, you don’t want to be dizzy from my scent all day, do you? The sooner you adapt, the sooner you can leave.”
“Hmph, don’t think just because you’re the Saintess, I won’t dare to get angry. What do you want? I sell my skills, not my body!”
“Want to try my massage technique? I’m actually quite good at it… No one has ever said it was bad.”
“Damn, are you trying to make me your maid? You must be after my body!”
After finishing her bath, the refreshed Saintess, along with the Xuanling Sect’s senior sister who had a dead fish stare, returned to the room.
“It’s all your fault for not cooperating,” Xu Lexian yawned and said, “You made me expend quite a bit of energy. Go find something to eat for me.”
As soon as she said this, a new status bar appeared in the system.
【Assassination Strategy: Add the Disruption Powder to the Saintess’s food and make her consume it.
Assassination Points: 500】
【Disruption Powder: A top-grade poison that, when ingested, will cause a cultivator to lose all their power and become useless.】
