Qiushui Pavilion wasn’t small, but it definitely had a cozy architectural style—think snug rather than spacious.
There were rock formations, a little stream running through it, but a sizable open area? Nope, nada.
Li Mo scratched his head for a moment, then suddenly had a lightbulb moment.
“What if I hollow out the rock formation? That should do the trick!”
“We’ve got the cover sorted. At that point, Master and Ice Chunk can soak too.”
“I’m a genius!”
Little Li couldn’t help but pat himself on the back mentally.
No time to waste; he got to work.
Out came the Crimson Sky Sword and the Star Hammer, and like a determined craftsman, he started chiseling away. The chunks of stone he dug out went straight into the World Seed, and he’d just find another place to dump them.
Talk about efficiency!
Bang! Bang! Bang…
Rustle, rustle…
“Huh?”
“Are you demolishing the place?”
Seeing Li Mo’s industrious back, Shang Wu squinted her almond-shaped eyes and murmured.
Ying Bing was fixated on her tea cup.
Tiny ripples in the tea danced as the commotion nearby made her reflection—those phoenix eyes—jiggle too.
Shang Wu, irritated at being disturbed from her peaceful thoughts, marched up behind Li Mo, hands on her hips:
“What on earth are you doing? Is the rock formation bothering you?”
“Hey, you could just tell me! One punch and I’d…”
“Wait a sec!”
Li Mo quickly interrupted.
“I want to hollow out the middle of the rock formation and set up a hot spring.”
“Then we can soak in it!”
“A hot spring?”
Shang Wu tilted her head in confusion.
“Yeah! Just imagine, soaking in a hot spring while sipping some drinks—it’ll be delightful!”
Li Mo chuckled.
If Ice Chunk and the Master also soaked in the hot spring, that would certainly boost his long-term investment feedback.
What a brilliant investment idea!
Shang Wu thought for a moment and seemed to envision herself lounging in the hot spring, sipping drinks.
Absolutely delightful.
She beamed and gave Li Mo a playful slap on the shoulder:
“Hmph! Seems like you didn’t waste your time with me—coming up with a plan for this sumptuous enjoyment!”
“How deep do you plan to dig this rock formation?”
She raised her cute little fists, fired up.
Li Mo calculated the area needed for the Immortal Dew Spring and said, “Let’s make an entrance big enough for two people.”
“Then hollow out the middle of the rock formation until it’s about ten meters wide.”
“Simple enough.”
As soon as he finished speaking, a dainty pink fist floated up and slapped the rock formation, making it shudder violently three times.
Boom—
The force rippled through the stone, and a two-person-sized entrance collapsed.
Li Mo’s heart skipped a beat.
After clearing away the debris, he discovered the inside dimensions were just as he had envisioned!
“Impressive, Master!”
“A little control over your strength goes a long way, just like throwing punches—nothing too difficult.”
Shang Wu raised her chin nonchalantly.
Li Mo nodded.
He could hit someone so hard they’d end up with broken bones and internal injuries while his exterior stayed perfectly intact.
But shaking a mountain? Not quite on his level just yet.
“Alright, I’m done!”
Shang Wu yawned and drifted into her beauty sleep.
…
Two hours later.
The “Hot Spring Mountain” at Qiushui Pavilion was near completion.
After cleaning up the rubble, Li Mo dug out a pool measuring ten meters long and wide.
On top of that, with the Crimson Sky Sword, he carved some decorative patterns on the walls inside the rock formation, making it visually appealing, and even installed night pearls for lighting.
With the leftover stones, he crafted a couple of stone benches and a stone table to place by the pool.
“Extract the Immortal Dew Spring,” Li Mo murmured in his heart.
Suddenly, right in the middle of the freshly dug-out pool, a spring burst forth!
The spring water, shrouded in mist, bubbled up cheerfully.
If someone stood in it, it would barely reach their lower abdomen, and sitting down would mean being submerged up to their shoulders.
Splash—
Li Mo dipped his hand in, swishing it around. The temperature of the water was just perfect.
“Zing! Perfection.”
After a hard afternoon’s work, Master Li wore a grin of satisfaction.
“Done?”
Footsteps approached from behind.
He turned around to find Shang Wu and Ying Bing had both arrived. They surveyed the pool, with Shang Wu clearly eager and Ying Bing showing a slight frown, her lips pressing together.
“Tonight we get to soak in a hot spring!”
“This isn’t just any hot spring; it’s a magical one.”
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“Not only can it maintain your youthful looks, but it also detoxifies and is suitable even for sensitive skin.”
“Are you excited, folks? Order now, and we have gifts to offer!”
Little Li’s showman personality kicked in as he animatedly explained.
“Wow, there are gifts too?”
Shang Wu’s spirits lifted, playing along eagerly.
“Absolutely!”
Li Mo donned a mysterious air as he pulled three garments from the storage space.
All hand-sewn gifts from his mother and the household maids.
That’s right!
Considering there was only one hot spring, it was likely they’d all want to soak at the same time.
He had just told his mother to whip up a few bathing robes using quality materials.
“Put these on, and we can all soak in the hot spring together!”
“Great thinking; I knew you were a clever little disciple.”
Shang Wu grabbed one of the robes, itching to dive in right away.
She handed one to Ying Bing, who stared at the hot spring and the bathing robe.
The warm mist enveloped them.
A hint of something unusual flickered in her eyes…
“I won’t soak.”
“Hmm?”
Li Mo blinked, completely puzzled.
Shang Wu, confused, added, “Why not? It’s so cozy!”
“Not used to it.”
Ying Bing shook her head and turned to leave.
“Uh… well, if you change your mind, you can come alone whenever.”
Li Mo shrugged.
If Ice Chunk didn’t soak, he’d miss out on a long-term investment feedback.
Who doesn’t love a good bath?
Surely no one could resist this kind of happiness…
Once she experienced it, who could refuse such joy?
Ice Chunk might just find it irresistible in the end.
…
Night fell.
[Congratulations, Host, for investing in “Shang Wu’s” exotic dishes.]
[Investment Feedback: Pine Pattern Purple Smoke Beast Ink.]
[Congratulations, Host, for investing in “Ying Bing’s” exotic dishes.]
[Investment Feedback: Qilin Scented Inkstone.]
The evening meal at Qiushui Pavilion had just wrapped up.
Li Mo was thrilled to receive two premium writing tools.
Speaking of which, why had he been getting feedback like this lately? Wasn’t he supposed to be preparing for the imperial examinations?
Shang Wu had already changed into her bathing robe.
Hmm…
His mother might have underestimated the beauty of her master. If it weren’t for the fabric quality being exceptional, she might just burst through!
To avoid that scenario.
Shang Wu loosened two buttons and then asked, “Little Ice Girl, are you really not going to join?”
“Not really.”
Ying Bing calmly shook her head and went to wash dishes in the kitchen.
Shang Wu pouted.
She wanted to have a little water fight with Little Ice Girl!
Before long.
The master and disciple settled into the pool.
“Hmph~”
Shang Wu let out a comfortable hum, her peony-like beauty now glowing with a rosy hue, blooming more vibrantly.
She glanced at Li Mo, not too far away, and said, “It feels great to relax, but don’t stay too long. Get back to your training soon.”
“The Yunzhou Martial Arts Summit? We’re counting on you and Little Ice Girl to bring glory to our sect!”
Upon hearing this, Li Mo smiled, wiping the water off his face, “No worries, Master. I won’t slack off.”
He pulled out a bottle of Earth Vein Spiritual Milk from the storage space.
While Shang Wu was lost in thought, he dumped half the bottle into the hot spring.
Then, reclining against the edge of the pool with a satisfied face, he soaked in the delicious warmth.
“How extravagant.”
Shang Wu often faced criticism from other elders for being wasteful, and even she couldn’t help but murmur.
Sharing such luxurious stuff to soak?
Li Mo humbly smiled, “A little wealth runs in the family.”
Shang Wu rolled her eyes but couldn’t hide her smirk: “If Elder Xue were here, he’d probably faint from shock.”
Elder Xue not being here was fine.
She could always tell him herself next time!
After enjoying some time, Li Mo asked, “By the way, Master, does Qunyu Peak have any maps of Guan Shen or foundational diagrams?”
