Zhu Zhu Yun barged straight into Lu Feng's room and headed for the bathroom.
Without hesitation, she tore off her tattered clothes and immediately started washing up.
As the eldest daughter of the Zhu Family, she had been betrothed to Crown Prince Dai Weis since childhood, her status was exceptionally noble.
Over the years, she'd developed a bit of a cleanliness obsession. She absolutely refused to let herself wander around in disheveled clothing, let alone risk being seen like this by anyone.
She was very familiar with the layout of the Zhu Family's rear estate. Since Lu Feng was treated as an honored guest, his accommodations were naturally top-tier, complete with a private bathroom.
The sound of splashing water echoed from behind the bathroom door, and Lu Feng could only sigh helplessly.
If anyone finds out Zhu Zhuyun is taking a bath in his room, no amount of explaining will save him.
Still, he understood her perspective. Her clothes were practically shredded, if someone spotted her like that on the street, how could she possibly justify it?
Casually strolling over to the bathroom door, he called out in a relaxed tone, "Getting you clothes isn't exactly easy. How about a spare set of mine? They'll be men's robes, though."
The splashing inside paused briefly before Zhu Zhu Yun's voice, deliberately hushed, slipped through the crack: "Fine."
Then, door opened just enough for a slender, dripping-wet arm to reach out, pale as jade, water still glistening on her skin.
Lu Feng retrieved a clean set of spare clothes from his storage soul tool and handed it over.
The moment she snatched the garments, the door slammed shut again. From her cautious movements and the faint, hurried breaths he could hear, it was clear she was embarrassed. Normally bold and domineering, this side of her was… unexpected.
Through the frosted glass, Lu Feng could faintly make out Zhu Zhuyun's fiery, graceful silhouette.
A rush of heat surged in his lower abdomen, like a flame sparking to life.
He'd barely kept himself in check while spanking her in the bamboo forest earlier.
Now, Zhu Zhuyun had dashed into his room to bathe, completely bare.
He'd already seen most of her stunning figure, and now, with his imagination fueled by her shadowy outline, he couldn't stop picturing her bathing.
A locked room, just the two of them.
Only a thin pane of glass between them.
The room's temperature was climbing fast.
To distract himself, Lu Feng decided to keep busy.
First, he carefully took out Ah Yin's true form, the Blue Silver Emperor, and planted her on the windowsill.
On the way back, he'd bought the finest spirit soil to nurture her.
Spirit soil was incredibly nourishing for plants, offering immense benefits.
So-called spirit soil was earth that had once nurtured spirit herbs or immortal herbs. Over years, fallen petals, leaves, and fruits would decompose into the soil, enriching it until it became exceptionally fertile.
Ah Yin seemed to sense Lu Feng's care and effort. Delicate silver-blue tendrils stretched out, gently curling around his fingers, almost like a silent thank you to her master.
Next, Lu Feng's thoughts turned to the lottery system.
Originally, he'd planned to save up more energy points before spinning, but right now, he needed the distraction and honestly, he'd been itching to try his luck anyway.
"System, activate the Divine Lottery."
[Divine Lottery activated. Each spin consumes 1,000 energy points. Proceed?]
"Yes."
[Lottery commencing…]
The system interface flashed with radiant light as the virtual wheel spun rapidly.
[Ding! Congratulations, Host. You've obtained: 1 Refined Crystal.]
Not the best luck this time.
Refined Crystals were rare ores, worth a few hundred gold soul coins each. Tang San might've considered it a treasure, but Lu Feng literally owned two whole mines of the stuff.
"Spin again."
Lu Feng gave the command.
He decided to use up his remaining 1,000 energy points, once he started, he didn't want to stop.
The system activated the Divine Lottery once more.
[Ding! Congratulations, Host. You've obtained: Divine Secret Technique—Golden Eye of Truth.]
[Golden Eye of Truth: Can see through all surface-level concealments, perceiving the true nature of things. Can dispel illusions, mirages, and all falsehoods, observing even the finest details. By concentrating spiritual power, it can unleash mental attacks. Its power grows alongside the user's soul power or can be enhanced/evolved by consuming energy points.]
Holy shit!
A divine secret technique?!
His luck was actually insane, a 50% chance to get something godly, and he'd hit the jackpot.
As excitement surged through him, a faint blue light emanated from the system interface, projecting directly onto the spot between Lu Feng's eyebrows.
A cooling sensation spread from his forehead, then seeped into his eyes.
He closed them, absorbing the sensation.
The secrets of the Golden Eye of Truth flowed into his mind effortlessly, he instantly understood how to use it.
See through surface-level concealment, huh…?
His gaze unintentionally flicked toward the bathroom.
But I'm a man who went through nine years of compulsory education, morally, intellectually, physically, aesthetically, and laboriously well-rounded. I will never do something so uncivilized.
Yet, despite his noble thoughts, a faint golden light shimmered in his eyes—
The bathroom's glass and walls slowly turned transparent.
Zhu Zhuyun's striking S-shaped curves came into sharp focus.
Her wet hair clung to her shoulders, framing a swan-like, creamy neck. A thin layer of foam coated her skin, doing little to conceal her devilishly captivating figure.
Her voluptuous, lush body and the sultry charm in her expression radiated mature allure.
Though her chest was partly hidden by thick foam, the breathtaking, proud arcs were enough to drive any man wild.
Even while bathing, the future empress exuded a sacred, untouchable aura, her unparalleled beauty stealing the breath away.
A faint grievance crossed Zhu Zhuyun's delicate face, lost in her thoughts. She'd once spied on Lu Feng, but now, unaware, she was the one being watched.
Lu Feng's breaths came quick, his heart raced, and his blood surged.
He was barely holding it together.
But his enhanced physique, now far stronger than before, kept the urge at bay.
"Lu Feng!"
A voice suddenly called from outside the door.
Zhu Zhuqing.
A series of hurried footsteps followed before—
BANG!
The door burst open as Zhu Zhuqing rushed in, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.
"Feng, you're really back!"
Without hesitation, she threw herself into his arms, hugging him tightly.
She'd just returned home and, upon hearing Lu Feng was back, had raced over in a frenzy, desperate to see him after so long apart.
And right now?
Lu Feng's heart was full of contradictions.
On one hand, Lu Feng had been desperate to see Zhu Zhuqing again, to hold her close, to whisper sweet nothings, to lose himself in her warmth.
On the other hand… her timing couldn't have been worse.
Because Zhu Zhuyun was still in the bathroom.
If Zhu Zhuqing found out, no explanation in the world would save him.
They'd only just confirmed their relationship, no formal engagement yet. One wrong move, and everything could crumble.
The moment Zhu Zhuqing entered, the splashing sounds from the bathroom stopped dead.
An unspoken tension hung in the air. Both Lu Feng and Zhu Zhuyun froze, locked in silent agreement:
Don't. Get. Caught.
It wasn't like they'd done anything wrong…
But if Zhu Zhuqing discovered her older sister bathing in her boyfriend's room?
Not even diving into the Lake of Life could wash away that misunderstanding.
And for Zhu Zhu Yun, Dai Weis' fiancée, the future Crown Princess, a woman destined to stand beside the emperor as his queen?
A scandal like this would be catastrophic.
In addition Zhu Zhuyun was feeling uneasy. She'd just lathered up with shower gel and hadn't rinsed yet, leaving her body slick with sticky bubbles.