Chapter 10

Xian'er's hands stilled. She didn't know why young master Xu said something like that.

'Why doesn't he want me to bathe with Yuanba? I mean, I wasn't going to, anyway…'

It wasn't that she was dull. Rather, the girl didn't think Xu Zhenyan's feelings toward her were ambiguous.

'His… thing was that big, so he must like Hua'er, right?'

Unlike the eldest maid, Xian'er had two older sisters. They told her boys became like that when looking at girls they admired.

'When his underwear came off, he was looking at Hua'er…'

Chewing on her lip, Xian'er considered the situation.

However, when she didn't reply, Xu Zhenyan spoke.

"Are you refusing, Ms. Xian?"

He posed the question, reclining with his eyes closed. The sight was a bit comical, with only his head and limbs sticking out of the water.

Xian'er fought off a smile.

"Of course not, young master…"

In her mind, young master Xu simply didn't want his personal maid serving someone else. She didn't have any other thoughts.

"…and please, you don't have to call me 'Ms.'"

While it was flattering, the way of address was a bit uncomfortable, given their status-difference.

Sighing in contentment at having his back washed, Xu Zhenyan smiled.

"Since you're my personal maid, don't you deserve a little respect?"

Xian'er's lips parted, but no words came out. Since she didn't see herself that way, she didn't quite know how to respond.

"What about me, young master? Can I be your maid as well? I won't take baths with my boyfriend either!"

Hua'er interrupted abruptly from her position, washing Xu Zhenyan's arms and torso.

Xian'er frowned, peeved at her territory being encroached upon.

"You don't even have a boyfriend!"

She sounded more exasperated than angry.

However, Hua'er didn't miss a beat.

"I don't, but I could get one. You know Yìzé is pursuing me."

Tossing her braid over her shoulder, she stated the words somewhat arrogantly.

Xian'er's expression turned surprised.

"Isn't he your brother?"

She knew who the boy was. He was always there, waiting for Hua'er when she came off work. For some reason, Xian'er assumed they were related.

'Now that I think about it, they don't resemble each other much…'

The eldest maid scoffed.

"He wishes we were."

Of course, she was referring to them being married, not related by blood.

Xian'er looked questioningly at her co-worker.

"You're not interested in him, then? He's so handsome."

Being a regular customer, she easily recalled Yìzé's face. He had strong features and a tall figure. Also, recalling fragments of conversation, she remembered him being apprenticed to a local smith.

Hua'er didn't reply immediately. Instead, she took in the sight of Xu Zhenyan soaking in the tub. His dark hair gleamed like oil and his complexion was pale and flawless. The contrast between him and the dark, burly local boys was stark.

The corner of her lips quirked upwards.

"Is he more handsome than young master Xu?"

Her voice was so sticky sweet that the listeners experienced second-hand embarrassment.

Xian'er covered her mouth with one hand, not believing Hua'er could be so blatant. However, her gaze did follow the eldest maid's.

'Young master Xu is indeed more handsome…'

At that moment, she involuntarily compared Yuanba's appearance to his. Although her boyfriend was older, turning eighteen this year, young master Xu was undoubtedly superior. In fact, she couldn't recall ever seeing such a pretty boy.

'Why didn't I notice it before…?'

Recalling the past six months, she wondered if her eyes were closed the entire time.

Unbeknownst to her and the other two maids, Xu Zhenyan's appearance wasn't entirely natural. While he was always a good-looking lad, it wasn't to this extent. The thing responsible for his exceeding handsomeness was, of course, the [Immortal Transformation Technique]. Currently, he seethed with life-energy, repairing and reconstructing his body beyond that of a mortal.

Smiling naughtily, Hua'er flicked some water-droplets from her fingers onto Xian'er.

"Hey, tell us, who's more handsome--Yuanba or young master Xu?"

The moment Xian'er heard the question, her lips stiffened. She already came to an answer inside her mind, but how could she say it out loud?

"Both are… handsome in their own way."

The lie was a bit difficult to say, even for her. Anyone with eyes would be able to tell the truth of the matter.

Suddenly, Xu Zhenyan chuckled, interrupting the two.

"You're really bad, Hua'er. How can Ms. Xian talk about her boyfriend behind his back? For a faithful person like her, I have only respect."

His tone was easy and casual, but the words only elevated his position further in the maids' eyes. That was, of course, intentional on his part.

However, what he was really thinking about was how best to take advantage of the situation. Given he was naked in a bath, surrounded by three, or perhaps two-and-a-half, pretty girls, there was simply no way his mind could be occupied by anything else.

Yet, after exhaling slowly to calm himself, he realized there was no rush. After all, this wouldn't be the last time. Most likely, this was going to be come a daily thing.

Feeling more relaxed, he yawned, content to soak for a while longer. Though, that didn't mean Xu Zhenyan junior lost any of his energy or vigor. In fact, he only remained hidden from the girls because the water was cloudy from salts, soap and oils.

"Are you tired, young master?"

Xian'er, feeling supressed by Hua'er, quickly spoke before the eldest maid got a chance.

Xu Zhenyan tilted his head in consideration.

"A little, but I think I'd like to eat something before I take a nap."

His tone was lazy and satisfied.

"Then, we three should finish up, young master. In any case, the water is turning luke-warm."

This time, Hua'er got a word in first. Not waiting for a confirmation, she moved to the other side of the tub, starting to wash Xu Zhenyan's legs.

Although she referred to them 'three', Jing, the youngest maid, hadn't done much until this point. Embarrassed and shy, she let the older girls do the talking and washing. Even now, she didn't seem capable of actually touching Xu Zhenyan's body. Instead, she stood behind the other two maids, handing and receiving the brushes, cloths, combs and soaps.

When Xian'er finished with his hair and face, she looked toward Hua'er with some hesitation. The eldest maid seemed to have it handled, so she didn't see the need for help. Given only… that part was left, it wouldn't be appropriate either.

Although she washed it when he was unconscious, things were different now.

Hua'er seemed to read her mind, because she narrowed her eyes before speaking provocatively.

"It's fine, Xian'er. I'll take care of young master Xu from here on. Since you're in a relationship, it isn't something you should do."

Then, seemingly without hesitation, her soaped-up hands slid down his calves and thighs, continuing toward a dangerous location.

Everyone but Hua'er's eyes opened wide, ready to pop out their sockets.

Xu Zhenyan experienced a sensation like electric currents running along his nerves. His heartbeat accelerated, sending blood toward his cock. Throbbing powerfully, it emerged from underneath the water, standing tall and proud.

This time, Hua'er's eyes joined the rest, owlishly big and round.

Somewhere in the corner of the bathroom, Jing made a sound somewhere between a yelp and a squeal. Both her and Xian'er covered their eyes, blushing furiously.

'…wow, young master Xu must like Hua'er a lot.'

The fact that his manhood grew so large when the eldest maid touched him couldn't mean anything else, at least not in Xian'er's mind.

"Young master, why did it get bigger…?!"

Hua'er had already taken on the appearance of a boiled prawn. In a few short seconds, the haze travelled across her face and down her neck, disappearing underneath her collar. Her expression was truly something to see—lips parted wide, eyebrows raised toward the sky and pupils enlarged into two dark pools.

Xu Zhenyan wasn't doing any better. His face was so red it looked like he might explode at any moment. Needless to say, this was a novel experience for him, so there was simply no way to handle it with composure.

Though his face was almost underneath the water, he didn't try to hide his shaft.

"You're supposed to wash, not just look, Ms. Hua."

Being somewhat out of his depth, Xu Zhenyan went with the tried-and-true method of 'fake-it-till-you-make-it'.

However, Hua'er's earlier confidence was nowhere to be seen. Her hands remained stuck to his thighs as if they were glued there.

"O-okay…"

Breathing deeply to steady herself, she started sliding her hands across Xu Zhenyan's skin. That, together with the fact that her eyes never left his rod, caused the body part in question to pulse rhythmically.

"Why does it keep doing that, young master?"

The maid voiced the question in a quiet, hoarse voice.

His mouth at water-level, Xu Zhenyan cleared his throat awkwardly before answering.

"My heart is beating hard, that's why."

The statement made Hua'er's breath catch in her throat. Looking up from his cock, she met his eyes briefly.

"Young master, do you…?"

She started speaking in a soft, intimate tone. However, before the maid could finish, Xu Zhenyan interrupted her.

"Don't ask so many questions, just… do it!"

Midway through, he turned his head to one side, looking like a maiden being violated. If one didn't know any better, they'd think their sexes were reversed.

Hua'er bit on her lip for a long moment before nodding once. Steeling herself, she reached out, gingerly grasping his manhood with her slender fingers.

-------------------------------------

Advance chapter available for $1.

https://www.pa tre on.com/user?u=59309466