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Join the ServerSu Mu had no idea that his own agonizing screams, meant to express his suffering, had instead transformed into a notorious reputation, spreading like wildfire throughout the outside world.
His body was now crisscrossed with countless red welts, one overlapping the next, forming an intricate, painful lattice.
At a glance, there were easily over a hundred dense, interwoven injuries.
From the moment his training began until now, the sun had climbed directly overhead. Su Mu himself could scarcely believe he had endured for an entire hour.
He was utterly exhausted, a mere shadow of his former self.
His muscles ached, and his body throbbed with swelling. Now, he could barely wield his sword; even gripping the wooden blade felt like an arduous task.
Bai Ji continued to strike Su Mu’s body with precise, forceful blows, each one landing true. The searing pain was quickly giving way to numbness.
Su Mu felt as though scabs had already formed on his skin. The pain persisted, but he could no longer muster the energy to shriek as he had at the beginning.
It wasn’t that the pain had subsided, but rather that he simply lacked the strength for any superfluous actions.
Su Mu’s legs trembled uncontrollably. With every strike Bai Ji delivered, his body swayed, making it seem as though he would collapse at any moment. Yet, he always managed to brace himself and stand firm.
After enduring an hour of this horrific torment, Su Mu’s mind, surprisingly, felt clearer than ever.
He could no longer swing his wooden sword, only passively allowing his body to endure Bai Ji’s relentless tempering.
Truth be told, after being struck for such a long time, it would be impossible for him to harbor no resentment at all.
Just an hour ago, he had secretly cursed and grumbled, blaming Bai Ji’s cold-heartedness and heavy hand.
But then, a sudden voice prompt echoed in his mind from the system:
“[Strength attribute has increased: 1→2. Excellent! Please continue, Master!]”
In that moment, Su Mu felt a surge of emotion, almost to the point of tears. He realized all his suffering had been rewarded; the endless purgatory finally offered a glimmer of hope.
He had done it.
Without relying on any external cheats, he had achieved a genuine improvement through his own efforts.
A profound sense of accomplishment swelled within him, overriding all other negative emotions.
This was the very reason he had managed to persevere for another hour, enduring until this very moment.
So, getting beaten really could lead to improvement. Bai Ji hadn’t lied to him after all…
Lost in his profound sense of relief, Su Mu suddenly noticed Bai Ji had stopped striking him.
Su Mu felt a pang of confusion, wanting to ask why, but found he couldn’t utter a single word.
He could only cast a questioning gaze toward Bai Ji.
“Your Highness, today’s training is sufficient.”
Bai Ji explained.
Su Mu’s eyes showed a hint of protest, indicating he could continue.
“Your Highness, excess is as bad as deficiency. Next, we need to treat your body with herbs and enhance your physique. Please wait a moment.”
Bai Ji withdrew her sword and brought a large bathtub from the sleeping chambers.
She poured hot water into the tub, then retrieved a bundle of medicinal herbs.
“Your Highness, Bai Ji is incompetent. I couldn’t procure better quality Dragon’s Saliva Grass and Ice Ganoderma…”
Bai Ji felt a touch of guilt.
She had initially assumed His Highness wouldn’t endure sword practice for long, nor would he sustain such severe injuries. These herbs, she thought, would suffice. However, Su Mu’s unexpected resilience and strenuous efforts had proven her wrong.
Now, these herbs seemed somewhat inadequate.
Just as Bai Ji hesitated, a large figure dashed in through the doorway.
It was Pera, in her giant form.
The large fox gently lowered several bundles of unusually shaped herbs from her back, then turned her foxy face towards Su Mu and Bai Ji, revealing a human-like, fawning smile.
“These are… Dragon’s Whiskers Grass and Snow Spirit Ganoderma!”
Bai Ji’s pupils contracted slightly, her expression one of utter shock.
Snow Spirit Ganoderma was a rare and precious herb, far more valuable than Ice Ganoderma. It was a legendary herb that would be instantly bought up whenever it appeared on the market.
Where had Pera, this fox, managed to acquire so much of it?!
Bai Ji didn’t dwell on it. Delighted, she took the herbs Pera had brought. She plucked three strands from a bundle of Dragon’s Whiskers Grass and added them to the hot water, then selected a single flower from the large basket of Snow Spirit Ganoderma and added that too.
Instantly, a layer of icy mist erupted from the bathtub, and the hot water transformed into a rich, milky color.
“Little Bai Ji, why are you so stingy? Add a little more!”
Pera, now transformed back into her small fox form, hopped onto Bai Ji’s shoulder and casually remarked.
Given Pera’s功绩 in bringing back so many herbs, Bai Ji didn’t scold her. Instead, she gently explained, “If I add too much, the medicinal effects will be too strong. If His Highness uses it, he might explode.”
Pera, unfamiliar with human body tempering, looked puzzled. “Explode? How would he explode?”
Bai Ji stated seriously, “In the physical sense.”
Pera: !!!
The little fox instantly fell silent, daring not to speak another word.
After concocting the medicinal bath, Bai Ji gently picked up the rigid Su Mu, helping him remove his remaining clothing.
The intense pain had rendered Su Mu oblivious to any embarrassment. If he was exposed, then so be it; he wasn’t at a disadvantage anyway.
His eyes were fixed intently on Bai Ji’s chest.
At this moment, the girl’s white shirt was completely soaked, partly from sweat, partly from the medicinal water that had splashed onto her by accident.
In short, the wet white shirt…
You understand. It was completely transparent.
Su Mu could clearly see Bai Ji’s graceful figure and the two peaks on her proud, snowy mounds…
Oh, my! Vacuum-sealed?!!!
His direct gaze caused Bai Ji’s ears to flush crimson.
The little fox snickered, remaining utterly silent.
Amidst the intimate atmosphere, Bai Ji suppressed her shyness and gently lowered Su Mu into the medicinal water.
Then…
“Aaaah—!!!”
Su Mu exploded—in sound.
Excruciating pain erupted within him. Two extreme sensations, intense heat and extreme cold, simultaneously pierced his heart. This explosive feeling stretched his pain to its absolute limit!
Finally, amidst his screams, Su Mu lost consciousness, directly fainting.
The little fox covered her ears, looking at the miserable Su Mu, and asked blankly, “Little Bai Ji, didn’t you warn Little Mu Mu how much it would hurt?”
Bai Ji was equally bewildered. “…I forgot.”
****
Bai Ji attended to Su Mu, who lay unconscious in the bathtub, never leaving his side.
Her eyes, as she gazed at Su Mu, were filled with tenderness.
Today, His Highness had truly opened her eyes.
She never imagined that her beloved Highness possessed such a resilient and fervent side.
She knew that she hadn’t held back in the slightest during Su Mu’s training.
To have endured under her hand, Su Mu’s willpower was truly extraordinary.
Bai Ji affectionately stroked Su Mu’s head.
She felt an even deeper affection for His Highness…
“You worked hard, my Highness.”
Bai Ji whispered softly.
****
The little fox slept nearby, careful not to disturb Bai Ji.
Through her large tail, she secretly watched the unconscious Su Mu.
Hidden within her eyes, a unique brilliance shone forth.
Pera murmured in her heart:
‘Your Highness, I truly underestimated you…’
****
In a secluded corner outside the Second Prince’s sleeping chambers, a small figure furtively peeked around.
This was Linna, the little princess, who had secretly slipped away from the tea party out of concern for Su Mu.
She absolutely refused to believe the rumors she’d heard—tales of Susumu mistreating his servants. She didn’t believe them, she couldn’t!
Her brother, who had been so gentle with her recently, could never do such a thing!
Linna felt a pang of confusion. After watching for a long time, she hadn’t seen a single person in the garden.
Where was everyone?
Just as her curiosity peaked, a scream, akin to a wailing ghost, suddenly erupted.
Startled, Linna recoiled sharply, stumbling backward and landing hard on her bottom.
Tears immediately streamed down Little Linna’s adorable face. She scrambled to her feet in terror and fled as if her life depended on it.
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