He suddenly thought of a use for it. He hadn’t forgotten about the upcoming event of the spiritual veins awakening. When that time came, the North would surely be far from the peace it enjoyed now, as conflicts among cultivators would erupt.

The more chaotic the situation, the more crucial information would become. Moreover, chaos would disrupt commercial activities. He certainly didn’t want to see Yu Yao’s caravan get ambushed by a group of desperate rogues—after all, a part of his money was tied up in that venture!

So, while this ability might not be of much use to him personally, it would be invaluable for the intelligence organization he was forming and for Yu Yao’s caravan.

A vague idea began to form in his mind, but there was no rush. He decided to first find a way to record some combat techniques from the children of destiny tomorrow.

“Brother, it’s time to eat.”

Bai Yu Mo walked over with a steaming plate of food, only to suddenly notice Bai Feng staring at her.

“What, what’s wrong?”

She shyly averted her gaze, feeling a little flustered. Had her little secret been discovered?

“Let’s practice swordsmanship when we have time,” Bai Feng said, pulling his gaze away. He didn’t plan to replicate techniques one-to-one but rather to copy a few common and straightforward moves.

For one, overly complex sword techniques would be hard for others to understand. Secondly, he intended to use puppets in conjunction with terrain formations for special training, and simpler moves would be less demanding on the puppets. Most importantly, this way, Bai Yu Mo’s full strength wouldn’t be exposed.

“Okay.” Bai Yu Mo felt a bit relieved. “Shall we practice after dinner?”

“No rush. Let’s wait until tomorrow when you’re well-rested.”

Bai Feng shook his head. He had only one thought in mind, and even if he wanted to act on it, he would have to wait until they returned home.

“Hmm…”

Bai Yu Mo nodded, then focused on the food in front of her. Taking a deep breath, she picked up her chopsticks and lifted a piece of meat. “Um, could you open your mouth?”

Bai Feng instinctively turned his head away, noticing that Bai Yu Mo’s head had twisted to the side, but her eyes kept darting back to him.

“This… this is something I just learned. Give it a try…” It seemed she noticed Bai Feng’s gaze, and a faint blush crept onto her cheeks, causing her to stumble over her words.

“I can do it myself.”

Bai Feng found it amusing. If she felt awkward, there was no need to force herself.

Bai Yu Mo didn’t say anything, just extended her chopsticks toward his mouth, her eyes avoiding his completely, as if to say she would hold it there until he ate.

“Alright, alright, I’m done eating.”

At Bai Feng’s words, she instinctively turned her head, looking at her empty chopsticks, a shy smile creeping onto her face.

‘Hehe, I finally did it…’

Could this count as a win over Yun Yue Yao? Hmm, it didn’t feel quite enough!

Bai Feng glanced at Bai Yu Mo, who was staring down, seemingly mumbling to herself. He felt something was off about her since she returned from her encounter with Yun Yue Yao.

After finishing dinner, he was about to find a place to lie down and rest when he noticed Bai Yu Mo was still staring at him.

“What’s up?” he asked, looking at her. “Is there something on your mind?”

“Well, you promised to give me a massage…” Bai Yu Mo crossed her arms, her fingers fidgeting together, her gaze shifting nervously around.

Bai Feng shook his head helplessly, not quite understanding why Bai Yu Mo was so enthusiastic about massages. However, he didn’t refuse. “Alright, I’ll leave it to you.”

But before he could lie down on the sofa, Bai Yu Mo grabbed his hand. “Um, let’s go to the bedroom!”

Bai Feng: “?”

Is this massage serious or not?

Before he could ask, Bai Yu Mo hurriedly explained, “It’s not very convenient on the sofa, and, um, for massages, it’s better to, you know, take off some clothes.”

“…”

No need to explain!

Bai Feng sighed and asked again, “Just a massage?”

“Yup, yup!” Bai Yu Mo nodded vigorously.

“Okay, then let’s go to the bedroom.”

He felt quite at ease with Bai Yu Mo. Even if she wanted to do something strange, she didn’t have the guts. After all, she couldn’t even look him in the eye when feeding him.

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Chapter 175: “Do you really think I sleep like a dead pig at night?”

“Um, could you take off your clothes?” Bai Yu Mo stood at the foot of the bed, her face slightly flushed. “Just the top, please!”

Seeing her flustered explanation, Bai Feng suddenly felt a mischievous urge to tease her.

So, while Bai Yu Mo was nervously explaining, he simply took off his robe.

Bai Yu Mo’s voice instantly fell silent.

Then, he reached for his thin white shirt. Bai Yu Mo instinctively tried to look away, but her eyes kept darting back to him.

Seeing her torn between wanting to look and feeling shy, Bai Feng chuckled and teased, “How about you help me take it off?”

Bai Yu Mo’s eyes widened in shock. She quickly lowered her head, her face turning even redder. Her hands lifted slightly but then fell back down. “I-I can… do that?”

“Just kidding.”

Bai Feng burst into laughter and casually removed his white shirt, revealing a strong yet naturally toned body underneath.

Bai Yu Mo’s blush deepened, her eyes unsure of where to look. With a trembling voice, she said, “Now, please lie on the bed. I’ll take care of the rest!”

“Sure.”

Bai Feng complied, lying down on his soft bed, turning his head to see what Bai Yu Mo would do next.

“Um, I’m starting now.”

Bai Yu Mo swallowed hard, gathering her courage to place her hands on Bai Feng’s shoulders.

Without the barrier of clothing, it felt quite different.

Moreover, Bai Yu Mo’s hands were not as cold as usual; they felt warm, as if she had warmed them beforehand.

The massage went smoothly, with nothing happening beyond the massage itself.

However, Bai Yu Mo’s hands were a bit stiff this time, not as comfortable as when she was wearing clothes.

Gradually, as Bai Feng’s breathing became steady, Bai Yu Mo also slowed her movements.

She lowered her head slightly and whispered to Bai Feng, “Brother?”

Bai Feng seemed to have fallen asleep and didn’t hear her.

Bai Yu Mo’s heart raced faster. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her excited emotions.

She reached out, carefully turning Bai Feng’s body. During this process, her focus was razor-sharp; if Bai Feng showed any signs of waking, she would stop immediately.

Fortunately, nothing unexpected happened.

At this moment, Bai Feng lay slightly on his side, and she cautiously moved to lie down opposite him. Looking at his sleeping face, a smile crept onto her lips. “Bai Feng, good night.”

After another ten minutes, as Bai Yu Mo’s breathing also steadied, Bai Feng slightly opened his eyes.

He knew Bai Yu Mo didn’t have the guts to do anything. Or rather, the fact that she dared to lie down on his bed to sleep had probably exhausted all her courage.

Moreover…

Bai Feng glanced at Bai Yu Mo. Although she lay opposite him, they had no contact, with a not-so-narrow ‘path’ between them.

He had been worried about whether to lock the door, but now it seemed unnecessary.

Should he scare Bai Yu Mo a little?

A hint of mischief flickered in Bai Feng’s mind, but he quickly suppressed it.

Forget it; let her sleep well.

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In the morning, Bai Feng woke up to find Bai Yu Mo lying opposite him, wide-eyed and smiling at him.

“Brother, you’re awake.”

“Did you not go home last night?” Bai Feng asked knowingly.

Bai Yu Mo slightly averted her gaze, her tone a bit weak. “Um… I went home, but I came back early this morning to wake you up.”

“Do you really think I sleep like a dead pig at night?” Bai Feng flicked her forehead.

“Ugh…” Bai Yu Mo covered her forehead with both hands. “Brother, you knew all along?”

Bai Feng sat up in bed, teasing, “With the way you were moving around, how could I not feel anything?”

Bai Yu Mo didn’t feel disappointed; in fact, her face lit up with surprise. “Then, can I continue to sleep with you in the future?”

“No way.” Bai Feng rejected her without hesitation.

“Well… how about massages?”

Bai Yu Mo asked with hopeful eyes.

Though she had been turned down, she didn’t feel too disheartened. After all, Bai Feng had practically told her that he didn’t mind sharing a bed.

So, since they had shared a first time, a second time was surely possible!

With time, Bai Feng would surely get used to sleeping with her!