This was a sleepless night for Qin Lan, Su Wanqing, Qian Xiaoxiao, and Tang Bao.

Their hearts were filled with excitement and anticipation as they discussed every detail of entering the hot spring the next day.

They even found some relatively clean animal hides to use for wiping their bodies.

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, six women were already waiting outside the hot spring.

Their faces showed barely suppressed excitement and a hint of nervousness.

Lin Feng arrived right on time. His expression remained indifferent.

"Remember your promise."

Lin Feng said to them, "You can use all the facilities in the hot spring. Hot water has been prepared for you, and the stones in the sauna have been heated. However, you are not allowed to leave any hair or dirt inside. After you finish using it, you must clean every corner thoroughly. I will personally inspect it."

"Yes, Mr. Lin Feng!" the women replied in unison.

"Go ahead." Lin Feng waved his hand, then turned and left, returning to his wooden house. However, he didn't go far, but sat down in a spot where he could observe the entrance to the hot spring, watching their every move.

With a sense of pilgrimage, the women pushed open the door to the hot spring they had longed for.

The first thing that catches the eye is the clean changing area, with a spotless stone-paved floor and several wooden hooks made by Lin Feng hanging on the wall.

Further inside, you'll find the steamy hot spring area.

A large, rectangular hot spring pool, constructed from red bricks and special clay, occupies most of the space.

The pool water was crystal clear, emitting wisps of steam. The pool walls were smooth as jade, gleaming softly in the dim light.

A faint, fresh scent, like a mixture of wood ash and some kind of mineral, filled the air—the smell of Linfeng's specially made waterproof coating.

"Oh my god..."

Qian Xiaoxiao covered her mouth, almost unable to believe her eyes, "This...this is simply a fairyland!"

Su Wanqing was also stunned. Although she came from a wealthy family and had seen many luxurious bathhouses, it was an incredible miracle that there was such a clean, warm, and exquisitely designed place in this primitive wilderness.

Qin Lan took a deep breath, trying to calm her excited emotions: "Sisters, let's... let's go in quickly. Don't forget Mr. Lin Feng's instructions."

The six women couldn't wait to take off their filthy, smelly animal skin clothes.

When their bodies were exposed to the air, they discovered that they were covered in thick grime, and their skin was rough and dull due to prolonged lack of cleaning.

They carefully stepped into the hot spring pool.

"ah!"

As the warm pool water enveloped their bodies, all six women simultaneously let out a sigh of pure bliss.

The warmth that rose from the soles of my feet quickly spread throughout my body, dispelling the cold and fatigue that had accumulated deep in my bones over the past few months.

They submerged their entire bodies in the water, leaving only their heads above water.

The warm pool water rippled gently, soothing every inch of their parched skin.

They closed their eyes, greedily savoring this long-lost, ultimate comfort.

"It's so...so comfortable..." Ruan Mengtian's voice was tinged with a sob, "I feel like I've come back to life."

Shen Jiaqi nodded vigorously, tears streaming down her face and mingling with the pool water.

Qian Xiaoxiao, like a child, gently splashed the water, enjoying the smooth and warm touch.

Tang Bao carefully scooped up a handful of water and gently poured it onto her shoulders, a pure and happy smile on her face.

Qin Lan and Su Wanqing exchanged a glance, both seeing relief and deep emotion in each other's eyes.

They knew that this moment of comfort came at a great cost.

After a long time, when the chill in their bodies had been completely dispelled, they began the actual cleaning.

Lin Feng did not provide them with soap, so they could only use their hands or the relatively clean animal hides they had brought to scrub the dirt off their bodies.

The grime, sweat, and grease that had accumulated over the months began to peel away and dissolve little by little under the soaking and repeated scrubbing of hot water. The pool water quickly became murky.

As they looked at the strips and patches of "dirt" rubbing off their bodies, they felt both nauseous and strangely pleased.

As these impurities are removed, the burdens on their bodies and minds are also greatly reduced.

The scrubbing process was long and laborious, but no one complained.

They cherished this hard-won opportunity and wished they could scrub every inch of their skin clean.

After they felt that the dirt on their bodies had been mostly removed, Qin Lan suggested, "Let's go check out the sauna. Mr. Lin Feng said that the stones there are already heated up."

As they stepped out of the hot tub, they felt much more relaxed, and their skin became smoother. Although it was still rough, at least it no longer felt sticky.

They cautiously entered the adjacent sauna room. A wave of hot, humid air washed over them.

On the stone platform in the center of the room, the volcanic rocks were heated to a bright red, occasionally emitting a faint crackling sound.

Following Lin Feng's previous demonstration, Su Wanqing used a wooden ladle to scoop up a ladleful of warm water from the soaking pool and carefully splashed it onto the scalding hot stones.

"Sizzle!"

A large amount of steam erupted instantly, quickly filling the small room. The temperature rose sharply, and the air became even more humid and hot.

The women were initially a little uncomfortable, but soon they felt the exhilarating sensation of their pores opening wide and sweat pouring out from deep within their bodies.

They sat down on makeshift benches made of wooden slats, letting their sweat soak their bodies.

The feeling of being drenched in sweat felt like it was expelling all the impurities and discomfort from my body.

"It's so hot... but it feels so good!" Qian Xiaoxiao exclaimed as she wiped the sweat from her forehead.

"Yes, it feels like all the impurities in my body are coming out," Ruan Mengtian echoed.

After spending about fifteen minutes in the sauna, feeling that their bodies were completely "steamed" through, they returned to the hot tub.

This time, they used clearer pool water (the previously murky water had been carefully drained and replaced with some clean hot water) to thoroughly wash away the sweat.

When they stepped out of the hot spring again, each of them felt as if they had been reborn.

Although their skin was rough due to long-term hardship and even had some small scars, it had a long-lost healthy rosy glow.

The cleanliness and comfort they experienced from the inside out was something they hadn't felt in months.

They even felt that breathing had become much easier and their mood had become exceptionally relaxed and pleasant.

The six women looked at each other's transformed appearance and couldn't help but laugh.

"We...we're really clean!" Qian Xiaoxiao said excitedly, touching her smooth arms.

"Yes, it feels like a dream," Su Wanqing exclaimed.

Just then, their gaze fell on a pile of dirty old clothes that they had taken off in the corner of the changing area.

Those clothes sewn from rough animal hides looked so offensive at that moment.

It was covered in mud, sweat, oil, and even some unknown plant sap and blood.

They emitted a nauseating, sour stench, a stark contrast to their clean bodies at that moment.

“These…these clothes…” Ruan Mengtian frowned. “Do we have to put them back on?”

The thought of having to stuff their freshly washed bodies back into those dirty, smelly clothes filled everyone with disgust and reluctance.

“But…we don’t have any other clothes,” Shen Jiaqi said helplessly.

Just as they were looking at each other, unsure of what to do, the door to the hot spring was gently pushed open.

Lin Feng's tall and aloof figure appeared at the doorway.

His gaze swept over the newly transformed women, then fell upon the pile of dirty old clothes, and his brow furrowed almost imperceptibly.

"It seems you've indeed cleaned yourselves up." Lin Feng's tone remained calm.

When the women saw Lin Feng, they all lowered their heads shyly, wondering what he would say next.

Lin Feng ignored their embarrassment and instead turned around to bring in several items wrapped in clean animal hides from outside the door, placing them on the stone benches in the changing area.

"These are for you."

The women looked at the packages with curiosity. Qin Lan carefully stepped forward and untied one of them.

What was revealed inside was a set of neatly folded, brand-new clothes!

There were six sets of clothes with soft, tanned white animal hides (the fur of some small herbivore, which were treated very clean) as linings, and on the outside sewn together a dark brown "fabric" that was tough yet surprisingly soft.

"This...this is..."

Su Wanqing looked at the clothes in surprise, "What kind of material is this? It feels so comfortable!"

Lin Feng glanced at her and explained, "The outer layer is woven from the fibers of 'Resilient Vine'. It has undergone special treatment, and its warmth and flexibility are no worse than the cotton cloth you used to wear, and it is even more durable."

The women carefully picked up the brand-new clothes, feeling their softness, warmth, and faint plant fragrance.

It was a world of difference compared to the stiff, smelly, rough animal hides they had worn before.

"Mr. Lin Feng... are these... really for us?" Qian Xiaoxiao asked in disbelief.

"Hmm." Lin Feng nodded, then added in his characteristic indifference, "However, these are just for you. We'll calculate the value of these clothes separately when you have better alternatives or when your 'contributions' are enough to offset their worth."

Although Lin Feng called it a "loan," it was undoubtedly a godsend for the women. They were so moved they couldn't express their gratitude and thanked Lin Feng profusely.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Lin Feng! You're so kind!"

"These clothes... are so warm! So comfortable!"

They couldn't wait to put on those clean, warm new clothes.

The unprecedented comfort they felt as the soft fabric clung to their freshly washed skin almost brought tears to their eyes.

The new clothes were simple in style, just a regular top and pants, but the cut was surprisingly good.

After putting on their new clothes, they felt like completely different people.

Not only does the body become clean and comfortable, but the mood also becomes incredibly relaxed and joyful.

They looked at each other's transformed appearance and smiled sincerely.

"Sister Qin Lan, you look so beautiful in this outfit!" Tang Bao exclaimed sincerely.

“You all look much more energetic,” Qin Lan replied with a smile.

Su Wanqing stroked the soft fabric of her clothes, her heart filled with emotion.

She recalled the countless designer clothes in her wardrobe when she was in the civilized world, but now she was thrilled by a set of clothes made of plant fibers and animal hides.

The vicissitudes of life are truly lamentable.

Qian Xiaoxiao spun around in place, enjoying the comfort and warmth of her new clothes, her smile as bright as a flower.

"Alright, it's getting late." Lin Feng interrupted their excitement. "Remember your promise, clean this place up. Also, burn all those old clothes."

"Yes, Mr. Lin Feng!" The women immediately sprang into action.

Using the tools provided by Lin Feng, they meticulously cleaned every corner of the hot spring. They wiped the water stains off the floors of the soaking pool and sauna, collected the scattered hair and dirt, and even wiped the walls with clean, damp animal hides.

After they cleaned the entire hot spring pool even more thoroughly than when Lin Feng had used it, they took the old clothes that had been taken off outside and burned them completely.

Watching the dirty old things turn to ashes in the flames, they seemed to be bidding a complete farewell to their unclean and difficult past.

After doing all this, they returned to Lin Feng to report back.

"Mr. Lin, we have cleaned the hot spring pool as you instructed," Qin Lan said respectfully.

Lin Feng got up and personally went into the hot spring to check it over.

His critical eye swept over every detail, and finally he nodded in satisfaction: "Not bad, even better than I expected."

Upon receiving Lin Feng's affirmation, the women breathed a sigh of relief, and joyful smiles appeared on their faces.

"As a reward for your excellent performance this time."

Lin Feng paused for a moment, then said, "From now on, I will allow you to use the hot spring once every ten days. The rules will be the same as today. If you do anything that displeases me during this period, this privilege will be revoked at any time."

"Really?! Thank you, Mr. Lin Feng!"

This unexpected surprise made the women cheer again. Being able to bathe every ten days! For them, it was an incredible blessing!

Lin Feng ignored their excitement; he had more important things to think about.

That huge gold nugget had already sparked more "knowledge" about the applications of gold in his mind.

He planned to use the gold to create more sophisticated instrument components, or even some defensive equipment.

The women, meanwhile, were immersed in their boundless anticipation of the future "Bathing Day."