Chapter 10, The Strange Bathwater

As I continued to strike, tears could not help but roll down my cheeks. My sister-in-law and Uncle Gu remained silent until the man in the black robe was covered in blood, and only when I was exhausted did I finally stop.

She then led me into the adjacent room, which resembled a prison cell. Upon opening the door, I saw a figure in a black robe bound by iron chains. My eyes turned crimson, and I rushed forward to strike him with my fists and feet.

I realized that there was a problem with the bathwater and was about to stand up, but my sister-in-law appeared, reached out and pushed me back down, coldly saying, "I didn't tell you to come out, so just stay put."

My sister-in-law noticed my reluctance and sighed, saying, "Every girl hopes that her husband can stand out and be a great hero. I do not care about these things, but as my husband, you must not go out looking foolish. If you find it hard and are unwilling, then our fate will come to an end here. When you come of age, I will send you away."

The next day, I woke up in bed, and my sister-in-law had not yet awakened. I pulled back the covers to take a look; I was still dressed. I had lost consciousness last night, so she must have changed my clothes, as I was completely exposed.

I don't want to! I answered in a daze, trying hard to blow out air. But I heard everything she said. This time when I went to Sujia Village, I was completely startled when the man in the black robe appeared, holding the bloodied blade, not knowing how to proceed.

I nodded slightly, then hurriedly shook my head again

The bathwater she has washed in? It is worth noting that this has never occurred before

It was only when I asked that I realized something was amiss, but it was my own little secret, how could it be...

A month later, all the hundred books in the first row were read. Even if there were things that were not understood, with the accumulation of knowledge, everything could be integrated and comprehended.

My fingers brushed against her skin, feeling as if they were touching satin, filled with endless allure, unable to resist continuing to blow the mist, wanting to see the situation underwater. However, getting too close, I accidentally blew it onto her face

Before I could react, she turned and left. I hesitated for a moment, then tidied my clothes and climbed in. The water was warm, and besides the fragrance of flowers, there was also a faint hint of body scent.

When my wife and her sister entered, Xiao Lu was organizing books with several maidservants. There were quite a few books piled on the table, some of which were modern printed editions. The top book seemed to be titled "Jin Ping Mei," which I felt I had heard of somewhere.

I nodded and, for the first time, asked, "Wife, have you taken the fierce pulse and grandfather's ghost?"

After resting for half a month, there have not been any significant changes. At night, we still sleep on the same bed, and she will hold me in her arms in a half-asleep, half-awake state. The only difference is that now I use the bathwater she has already used, and the increase in spiritual energy has not diminished either

She was also quite satisfied with my performance and we exchanged a forehead kiss as a form of 'wedding night' celebration. However, I wanted to see the books that Xiao Lu had taken away, and she shot me a few disapproving glances, saying that those books were not suitable for me to read

I was just about to nod when she suddenly swatted my hand away, "If you want to say something, come closer!"

The second row contains strange tales and anecdotes from both ancient and modern times, as well as from around the world. The third row consists of many categories of secret techniques. She wants me to finish reading all of them within five months and to remember most of what I read. She will come to ask questions about the books I have read every day.

Unfortunately, I attended school in a rural town where I had never seen a computer or a mobile phone. I vaguely remember a wealthy classmate mentioning something that seemed to be that kind of book

It was only after I got up that she said, "Have you thought about what I told you yesterday?"

Until one day, half a month later, she led me through that back door, where Gu Bo was already waiting nearby

Come over and pinch my face, pointing at the bathtub, "You go wash, and I won't let you out, you are not allowed to come out."

My sister-in-law told me to say whatever I wanted, and after mumbling for a long time, I finally mustered the courage to say, "I only completed junior high school, and there are some characters I do not recognize"

Modern books should not pose any issues, but there will definitely be problems with the last two rows

I originally thought that the five months would be a torment, but my sister-in-law comes to accompany me every day. Sometimes I become so engrossed that I stay up late into the night, and she dozes off beside me. With just a few days left until the five months are up, my sister-in-law begins to ask me some questions.

"It's nothing, I won't be going out for five months. If there's anything you don't understand, I can teach you!" Sister-in-law said softly, then turned and left

My face turned red from holding my breath, the mist lingered without dissipating, and it seemed as if there was boundless magic beneath the water; the less I could see, the more I wanted to look.

"I am afraid!" I immediately added, "But you are my wife, so I am not afraid!"

Xiao Lu and the others checked again, and only after nodding did she feel at ease

After the maids left, my sister-in-law introduced the books to me one by one. There are three rows of books, each containing several hundred volumes. The first row consists of modern books, covering fields such as medicine, business, psychology, and so on.

"Sujia remnants!" The man in the black robe sneered coldly. I rushed up and kicked him a few more times. But at that moment, my sister-in-law suddenly threw out a dagger and coldly said: "Kill him!"

The room instantly became cold and gloomy. My sister-in-law turned around and looked at me with a cold gaze, devoid of any emotion. It was several seconds before she let out a hum and changed the subject, asking: "Are you afraid of me?"

The back door leads to a mountain peak, with stone steps winding upwards, seemingly endless. My sister-in-law took my hand and said, "Up there is my home, but you cannot go yet. When the opportunity arises, I will take you back. For now, there are other matters to attend to."

However, upon reflection, the bathwater from last night was definitely problematic. I checked the spiritual energy within me and found that it had actually strengthened. Before I had the chance to feel happy about it, my sister-in-law woke up, floated down from the bed, and changed into a different set of clothes

Her failure to mention what just happened has left me confused. Could it be that the ominous thread is truly in her hands

I have been to the study before, but I was not in the mood to look around. On the way, I mentioned that I wanted to see Dongzi, and she told me not to worry, saying that Dongzi was doing well, and even if I went, I wouldn't be able to see anyone.

At the moment when two forces collided, my mind suddenly went blank, and my whole body was in excruciating pain. In my shock, I could only manage to shout: Wife. After that, I could remember nothing.

I feel somewhat reluctant; thinking back to when I first arrived, I spent all my days in leisure, and now I am being forced to read these books, which makes me feel quite constrained.

Sister-in-law gently scooped a handful of water and sprinkled it on her smooth shoulder, asking neither coldly nor warmly: "You saw quite a few things during this outing, but they are all insignificant in the face of your path to revenge. Are you still thinking about sneaking out?"

I understand her intentions. The first two months allowed me to play, helping me forget the pain of Sujia Village. Then, spending a month with Xiaoling was meant to help me see the reality; I am now in no position to seek revenge.

The coldness on her face gradually dissipated, "What does it mean?"

She is wearing a white eight-sided skirt, casually combing her hair. She is watching over me to prevent me from running out

The current five months are for me to learn as much knowledge as possible, so that when I encounter the Dragon Platform, ominous veins, and talismans, I will not be completely ignorant.

When I was studying, my grades were not bad, and my memory was also very good. However, for the first half month, most of the books I read were memorized without any understanding. Fortunately, my sister-in-law came every day to explain the meanings to me

"Hee hee hee!" My sister-in-law laughed cheerfully and asked me, "Do you want to see?"

Sister-in-law snorted, and the temperature in the room returned to normal. "Since that is the case, you must believe me! Before the age of sixteen, I stayed at home reading books"

But after soaking for a short while, the body became increasingly hot, as if a fire were burning within. Before long, something happened in the water. It continuously seeped into the body through the pores, in a persistent and unbroken flow.

The things entering the body through the water are increasing, and it feels as if the entire person is about to burst. Breathing is gradually becoming rapid, and the spiritual energy in the dantian is uncontrollably swirling wildly, wanting to expel the things that have entered the body.

Little rascal! She was so frightened that she almost stood up, her face turned as red as an apple. The mist instantly surrounded her, and by the time it dissipated, she had already put on her clothes and stepped out of the bathtub, giving me a fierce and ugly glare.

Thinking of this, my face feels warm

Having thought this through, I wiped my tears and said earnestly, "I understand!" However, I quickly turned red in the face, hesitating to say more

Reading a book

She continued, "Let us not mention your inability to deal with enemies, and the fact that you are also unfamiliar with many things, which makes you susceptible to deception."

Moreover, the bathwater just consumed is generating heat in the stomach, causing the skin all over the body to turn a bright red, feeling as if blood could be squeezed out, and even a slight touch is unbearably painful

My sister-in-law was amused by my appearance, but just as I got closer, she suddenly reached out and pushed my head down into the water, causing me to gulp down two big mouthfuls of bathwater.

There is a stool in the bathtub, allowing one to sit comfortably inside.

There are many similar books, but in the end, they were all taken away by Xiao Lu and her friends. Moreover, it seems that my sister-in-law is not at ease and personally inquired whether all those books had been selected.

I suppressed my joy and couldn't help but mutter to myself: changing clothes several times a day is truly a hassle

A gentle word, yet it completely enchanted me, compelling me to walk to the side, gripping the edge of the bathtub and striving to blow the mist.

Mainly focused on various major sects, as well as some peculiar things, I can mostly respond fluently, and she will provide additional clarification in areas where I am unclear

I angrily lifted my head, feeling a sweet and fragrant taste in my mouth. She, with her charming face blushing, asked me if it was good to drink. In an instant, my anger surged, and I reached into the water to stir it up chaotically

Hmm! I nodded. The book she asked me to read is certainly related to Taoist arts. As she said, I currently understand nothing; how can I seek revenge?

Following the Corpse King is a tremendous opportunity for him, and it is uncertain what he will become upon his return

Calculating this way, I will still be four months short of turning sixteen. Are there any other arrangements? Moreover, by the time I turn sixteen, Dongzi will also be fully recovered

I continued the conversation by asking her about the fierce pulse

I was momentarily stunned, and my sister-in-law coldly said: "Kill him, and you can spend the remaining four months doing other things. If you don't kill him, you can leave tomorrow"

Hmm! She turned around and relaxed against the edge of the bathtub, "Help me knead my shoulders!"

Especially when I saw my sister-in-law's profile, I was completely enchanted, unable to stop blowing.

Sister-in-law huffed, "After reading for five months, you will naturally understand. Now, I will take you to the study!"