Jing Zhe ran off to find the female disciples, while Lu Li, Pei Yunxi, and Su Mochen were actually getting a change of clothes.

Although practicing martial arts with Jing Zhe was the main purpose, the practice location was, after all, in a hot spring. After finishing the practice, we could also take a shower. After running around outside for so many days, it was indeed time for us clean women to take a bath.

Before they heard about hot springs, they didn't think much of it, but now that they know there are hot springs here, they can't wait to run in and soak in them to wash away all the dirt and sweat—even though they're not necessarily that dirty…

While Lu Li and the other two were packing their clothes, Liu Jinghong and Murong Xi exchanged a few words with Qiu Qianqian, and then the three of them also began to pack.

Pei Yunxi looked up and saw what was happening, so she asked, "Fifth Sister, what are you doing?"

Liu Jinghong didn't even straighten up before replying, "I'm looking for clothes. I'll go to the hot springs with you guys later!"

"..."

Pei Yunxi opened her mouth, but couldn't say anything.

Lu Li said directly, "We're going to practice martial arts, not to soak in hot springs!"

"Isn't it the same? Don't you soak in a hot spring after practicing? Don't you soak before practicing? Or aren't you soaking in a hot spring while practicing?"

"..."

Liu Jinghong's words left Lu Li speechless.

Su Mochen smiled and said, "Fifth Sister, you can actually wait until we finish our training to soak in the hot springs! You've been traveling for so long, you can get a good night's sleep in the room. By the time you've rested, we'll have almost finished our training, and then you can go soak."

"Mo Chen is right."

Lu Li and Pei Yunxi immediately echoed.

Ultimately, the reason they didn't want their female disciples to go to the hot springs was because they were afraid the disciples would hear their embarrassing sounds, even from Liu Jinghong and the others.

Even Lu Li, Pei Yunxi, and Su Mochen, didn't they want to practice separately before? They only agreed to practice together later because they had no other choice. But for others, even close friends like Liu Jinghong, it was hard for them to accept.

Liu Jinghong, however, did not take it to heart and said, "Eldest sister, this is the first time you've practiced with Zhe'er, so you don't know anything. Compared to you, we have a lot of experience, and we can tell you later."

"Need not!"

Su Mochen and Pei Yunxi said in unison.

"We'll have Zhe'er tell us then!"

Are you kidding me? It's embarrassing enough that the three of them are doing that kind of thing with Jing Zhe, but if there are three other women standing around watching, how utterly humiliating would that be?

Seeing that they wouldn't agree, Liu Jinghong said again, "Didn't Zhe'er just say there are two hot springs? Since you don't want us to come along, then you can go to one and we'll go to the other!"

In fact, all the women hadn't seen Jing Zhe for a long time, and they also wanted to spend some time alone with him. However, they knew that practicing martial arts was the most important thing right now, and with Jing Zhe's strength, they didn't know how long this practice would last.

Therefore, the best solution is for them to be nearby. If Jing Zhe has some free time, perhaps they will have a chance...

Lu Li and the others didn't really want to agree to Liu Jinghong's suggestion, because they felt that Liu Jinghong's intentions were definitely more than just taking a bath nearby...

But since they said they just wanted to take a bath, they had no reason to refuse, so they had no choice but to agree.

When Jing Zhe returned, the group of seven headed in a grand procession toward the back mountain of Wuxian Pavilion.

...

The back mountain of Wuxian Pavilion has undergone earth-shattering changes since Jing Zhe last came.

It was nearly April, and the mountain was full of vibrant spring life; just looking at it made one feel relaxed and happy.

Before long, the seven of them arrived at the entrance of the hot spring. Thinking about the exciting scene that was about to happen, a certain part of Jing Zhe's body, which had been dormant for a long time, became uncontrollably excited.

Jing Zhe took the first step, preparing to enter the hot spring, but was stopped by Lu Li.

"What's wrong, big sister?"

Jing Zhe asked curiously.

"Let's go into the small hot spring."

"Hmm...that works too!"

Actually, the hot spring isn't that small. At least ten people or less wouldn't feel crowded. Besides, soaking in a hot spring isn't like swimming, so the size doesn't matter. Moreover, Jing Zhe's purpose in coming to the hot spring today isn't really to soak!

After Jing Zhe finished speaking, he went directly into the courtyard where the small hot spring was located.

However, after going inside, they turned around but didn't find Lu Li and the others. Instead, they heard several women arguing. They went out to inquire and found out what they were arguing about.

It turned out that Liu Jinghong had previously agreed with Lu Li to come and soak in the hot springs alone, but after arriving, Liu Jinghong changed her mind and insisted on going into the small hot spring with Jing Zhe.

"How could you go back on your word?"

Lu Li said angrily.

Liu Jinghong showed no remorse and said, "I said I was coming to soak in the hot springs, but I didn't say it was the big hot spring! That big hot spring is used by the disciples of Wuxian Pavilion. They soak there every day to practice their skills. Who knows if it's clean or not? So I'm not going there! If you don't want me to see it, you can definitely practice there!"

"..."

Lu Li is actually quite clean. The reason she stopped Jing Zhe and brought him to this small hot spring was because she felt that Mu Qingren usually only used this hot spring, and Mu Qingren was, after all, their sister and someone they could trust.

But she didn't want to go to the hot springs.

Seeing this, Jing Zhe said, "This little hot spring may sound small, but it's actually quite big! There's plenty of room for the seven of us to soak in!"

"Look, even Zhe'er said so!"

Before Lu Li could react, Liu Jinghong slipped inside. Lu Li looked on, on the verge of tears. Jing Zhe stepped forward and comforted her, "Big sister, don't feel embarrassed. There will be many more situations like this in the future..."

"Shut up!"

Lu Li glared at Jing Zhe, then went inside.

Jing Zhe shrugged, not thinking much of it. The eldest sister couldn't do anything to the fifth sister, so what if she scolded him a couple of times?

Liu Jinghong was quite clever. After entering the hot spring first, she took off her clothes and went straight into the hot spring, so Lu Li couldn't get rid of her even if she wanted to.

"Wow, the water in this hot spring is so warm!"

"..."

Lu Li looked at her like she was an idiot. If the water in a hot spring isn't warm, can it still be called a hot spring?

But at this point she knew it was no use saying anything. Liu Jinghong had already stripped naked and gone into the water, so she couldn't very well pull her back up, could she?

Moreover, she didn't want to go to the big hot spring next door. After all, compared with those female disciples, Lu Li felt that Liu Jinghong was better. Although she was just as shameless as Jing Zhe, she was still her own sister.

She shook her head, deciding to let things take their course. After all, she had already decided to train with Jing Zhe, and she was bound to experience this kind of situation sooner or later.

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