Chapter 18 - Stressful Introductions

Xin Jin and Gu Xian'er stayed in the bath for roughly 40 minutes.

In addition to getting clean, they also spent some time fooling around as well, much to the enjoyment of both parties.

After wearing a new set of light purple and dark gold clothes that were quite stylish, and which were provided by the Abundant Treasures Imporium, Xin Jin waited patiently while sipping some tea for a few young and pretty maids to assist Gu Xian'er with her hair and makeup.

After a few minutes of their quick and graceful hand movements, Gu Xian'er finally stood up to face Xin Jin.

For a moment, Xin Jin could hardly catch his breath after seeing her all dolled up.

Despite having seen and touched every inch of her body both last night as well as this morning in the bath, there was already a big difference in her appearance just based on the lighting.

Last night in the boudoir, he had only seen her with the help of dimly glowing Light Stones. It was the same during the bath earlier.

Now however, the sun was already making its way into the sky, thus providing better, more natural light.

Of course, she was also now wearing some light makeup, just enough to accentuate her already stunning beauty.

With a charming smile, Xin Jin got off the couch he was sitting on and made his way in front of Gu Xian'er.

"Well?" she asked directly while wearing a graceful smile, her intentions to fish for a compliment being incredibly obvious.

Xin Jin didn't mind this straightforward part of her personality.

Variety is the spice of life. Or so they say.

However, now that he was in this world, with money, lots of it, as well as a currently ridiculous cultivation speed, he couldn't help but ponder If this is what paradise was like.

Of course, Xin Jin wasn't completely relaxed either.

This was still a Cultivation World where even the smallest, most insignificant oversight can lead to his third life, if such a thing were possible.

Barely a second had gone by while Xin Jin considered these issues, and he didn't plan on making Gu Xian'er wait.

No woman, no matter how gentle or forgiving, would ever let go of something like failing to notice such an obvious hint.

"You look absolutely stunning." He said without a moment of hesitation.

Gu Xian'er's smile widened to the point that Xin Jin could see her pearly white teeth.

"That's simply a matter of course." She replied while slightly turning her chin up and closing her eyes like a haughty Young Miss.

"Pffft...hehe."

"Haha."

After a moment of silence, they both broke into a fit of laughter as her actions were too on point.

After a few seconds, Xin Jin calmed down before extending his left hand to take her right.

"Shall we?" He asked with a pleasant smile.

"Yes." She replied with an equally happy expression as she took his hand in hers.

Shortly thereafter they arrived on the ground floor of the Abundant Treasures Imporium. Since they were both decently strong, it only took a couple of minutes to get down from the 5th floor where Gu Xian'er's boudoir was located.

Since it was still early morning with a clear sky, and a light and gentle breeze, the two took their time as they leisurely approached Xin Jin's home that he shared with Luo Mei and Han Yi.

Of course, Xin Jin wasn't as calm as he appeared on the surface, he was just able to hide it fairly well, but not perfectly, which Gu Xian'er eventually figured out as they turned onto the street where the house was located.

"Are you alright?" she asked as they came to stand before the gate of the Xin residence.

"Me? Of course. Why wouldn't I be?" Xin Jin tried to reply nonchalantly, but his smile was a bit forced.

"Hehe." Gu Xian'er first giggled at his reaction before saying what was on her mind. "Oh, I don't know, maybe because you just moved to Sky City and you've already brought home another woman. Shouldn't you be nervous?" she added with squinted eyes and a playful smirk.

Xin Jin chose not to respond, as one of the few nuggets of wisdom his father from Earth had taught him as a boy was 'If a woman is asking you a question, it's a trap. Just like the police, anything you say can and will be held against you. So shut your mouth.'

Instead, he gave her a meaningful look before turning back and reaching for the door handle, but before his hand touched it, the front gate swung open.

And who was it that had opened the door?

Obviously it was Luo Mei, graceful and beautiful as always, this time wearing the Grade 5 defensive treasure dress, while also having a charming and relaxed smile.

The latter of these things is what slightly unnerved him the most.

He was expecting something more along the lines of Han Yi who was standing a little bit behind Luo Mei with an expression like she had just sucked on a lemon.

She was clearly pouting.

He could only sigh internally.

"Welcome back." Luo Mei said with a gentle and motherly voice. "Come. I just finished preparing breakfast." She added when she saw how Xin Jin momentarily hesitated upon seeing her.

However, he quickly snapped out of his daze as he felt the release of Gu Xian'er's hand.

After which he say her approach Luo Mei with a smile before cupping her fist and giving a slight bow before the older, stronger woman.

"Thank you for showing me such courtesy, Elder Sister Mei." She said with some humility while also presenting herself with the dignity of someone with her status as well as showing off the Gu families information gathering abilities.

"Oh? And this Younger Sister is?" Luo Mei replied warmly

"Xian'er. Gu Xian'er." She introduced herself.

"So it's Young Miss Gu. Well, I'm sure we have plenty to discuss, but first, let's eat." Luo Mei said as she reached out and took Gu Xian'er's hand and proceeded to lead her to the dining area.

Han Yi gave a quick glance in Xin Jin's direction before running off in pursuit of the other two.

Xin Jin could only chuckle and shake his head in a self-deprecating manner before slowly following after.

He could only wait and see how things turn out.