Chaotic World of Martial Arts: I Have a Spirit Pearl of Desire

At this moment, in one corner of the room, steam rose from a large wooden tub, the hot water vapor spreading through the air and making the whole room appear as hazy as a fairyland.

The hot water in the wooden tub was up to my shoulders.

Chen You and Luo Haitang soaked side by side in warm water.

Luo Haitang spoke softly, "Chen You, Zhao Zi is leaving headquarters tomorrow. I only trust you. Could you escort her to Canglan City? In return, I'll apply for a loan that will earn you at least thirty taels!"

"Of course."

Chen You smiled slightly. Now that he had advanced to the late stage of the third rank, he was full of confidence. He could not only satisfy Luo Haitang's desires, but also Zhao Zi's desires at the same time, killing two birds with one stone.

"You must be careful on the road." Luo Haitang turned around and looked at him with some concern. "The situation within the Zhao family is quite complicated, and people have different opinions. After you get to Canglan City, you don't need to rush back. You can rest in the city for a while before coming back."

"I understand, don't worry." Chen You smiled gently, pulling Luo Haitang into his arms and enjoying this rare moment of tenderness and tranquility.

The mist was rising, and the atmosphere was gradually becoming more and more pleasant.

But just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from the courtyard, followed by a clear shout: "Senior sister, senior sister! Are you in there?"

The voice was right next to them; it was Zhao Zi who had come looking for them!

The two people in the wooden tub were startled and froze. The previously romantic atmosphere instantly vanished due to the tension.

"Oh no, what's this junior sister doing here!"

Luo Haitang said anxiously.

"I hid under the bed..."

"You're all wet; you'll be discovered."

As Luo Haitang spoke, she called out towards the door, "Junior sister, I'm taking a shower, wait a moment!"

But at that moment, Zhao Zi pushed the door open and came in.

Chen You reacted quickly, submerging himself in the water.

"Junior sister, I told you I was taking a shower, what are you doing?"

Luo Haitang was both anxious and embarrassed!

After all, if she were to see Chen You here, her lifelong reputation would be ruined.

"Senior sister, why are you in such a hurry?"

Zhao Zi found Luo Haitang's reaction somewhat strange.

She slammed the door shut behind her and scoffed, "We used to shower together, have you forgotten?"

"That was in the past. Besides, what if there are other people around you?"

"Okay, okay, don't worry, there's no one else here. I came here today to ask you for someone."

"Who?"

"Chen You, I'm leaving tomorrow. Old Bai also said that I'm short-handed right now and need to find a few trustworthy and capable people! That Chen You, he knows how to throw knives, I think he's pretty good, let him come with me!!"

Zhao Zi explained her purpose.

Luo Haitang thought it was something serious and said bluntly, "I already told him about this, and he will escort you tomorrow."

"I think he's quite good. Do you think he'd be willing to join my Zhao family?"

"No!"

Luo Haitang became anxious.

"Senior sister, why are you reacting so strongly?"

"Chen You was recruited by Luo Yan, the eldest daughter of the Luo family. You've poached him. What kind of nonsense is this?"

"Okay, okay, I won't say anymore. I'm all sticky too. How about we take a shower together?"

As she spoke, Zhao Zi began to undress.

"I don't like taking baths with other people right now, so you'd better leave."

"Senior sister, you've changed."

"roll!"

"You're so agitated, could there be a man hiding in this house?"

Chen You: "…………"

Luo Haitang: "…………"

Neither of them expected Zhao Zi to be so quick-witted!

How could this be discovered?

Fortunately, Luo Haitang was a seasoned veteran. After a brief moment of stunned silence, she sneered, "What are you thinking? How could there possibly be a man here? Zhao Zi, don't talk nonsense. If outsiders hear this, how will I, your senior sister, face them? Won't all my subordinates laugh at me?"

"Haha, senior sister, I was just joking, why are you taking it so seriously?"

Zhao Zi covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

"Alright, you can go now. I'll see you off first thing tomorrow morning."

"Alright, senior sister, then take your time soaking in the bath."

Zhao Zi waved her hand, turned and left, closing the door behind her.

"call…………"

After she left, Chen You finally caught his breath.

Luo Haitang asked with concern, "Are you alright?"

"I almost suffocated..."

"Pfft..." Luo Haitang laughed out loud at his disheveled appearance.

A moment later, the water rippled.

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The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Chen You, led by Luo Haitang, followed the bluestone path to a country road outside the city.

The morning mist had not yet dissipated when Zhao Zi and her men had been waiting there for quite some time.

Zhao Zi brought seven guards with her on this trip.

The strongest among them was naturally the old man Bai who had always protected her, and he was said to have a powerful cultivation level of the third rank.

Secondly, there are two skilled martial artists at the second rank, and the remaining four are all at the first rank, none of them weak.

In addition to the Zhao family's men, Luo Haitang also brought dozens of trusted subordinates with him this time.

However, most of these gang members only had the strength of the first rank. Their main task on this trip was to scout ahead, find their way, and transport the accompanying goods.

These followers were nominally all under the unified command and leadership of Chen You.

"Senior sister, you've finally arrived." Seeing Luo Haitang and Chen You, Zhao Zi walked briskly over in the morning light, a smile on her pretty face.

"How are your preparations going?" Luo Haitang asked.

"It's almost ready, we can leave anytime."

"Yes, this is Chen You. I brought him to you." Luo Haitang turned slightly to the side, pointed to the young man beside her, and then instructed, "Chen You, protect Miss Zhao Zi on the way."

Chen You stepped forward and nodded: "Don't worry, Miss Zhao, it's my duty." After saying that, he looked at Zhao Zi.

Today, Zhao Zi was clearly dressed up carefully, looking less heroic and more gentle and graceful like a woman from Jiangnan.

She wore a well-tailored light purple riding outfit that accentuated her full figure. Her long black hair was simply tied up with a white jade hairpin, making her look neat and tidy.

Her unadorned face, bathed in the morning light, was as white as jade, her eyes sparkling and bright, so beautiful that it was hard to look away.

"Hey, who are those two...?"

Just as Luo Haitang was about to give a few more instructions, she suddenly frowned slightly and noticed that two more carriages were slowly approaching from not far away. The drivers were driving very steadily, and the carriages were decorated quite luxuriously.

The carriage curtain was lifted, revealing what appeared to be two elegantly dressed young men sitting inside.

Zhao Zi followed Luo Haitang's gaze, a hint of helplessness flashing across her face, and explained, "Those are Zhou Yunfei, the young master of the Zhou family, and Xu Changqing, the second young master of the Great Saber Sect. When they heard that I was returning to Canglan City, they insisted on traveling with me, saying that it would be good to have someone to look after me on the road and to ensure my safe arrival."