Chapter 31: Senior brother, like an old father who helps girls go to school
At Xuanxing City, in front of store No. 13,
“Just place this one inside. Help me move the vase over here! As for the beds, there are five of them in each room, and the screens are also…”
The attractive young man stood at the door, directing a group of robust handymen to organize the shop he had recently leased.
During the two days when Pei Lianxue and Feng Yudie participated in the selection, Ye Anping had been bustling around for his physical therapy shop. After all, this store was the future source of livelihood for him and his junior sister. He had also been inquiring around the city in the past two days. For disciples who passed the selection normally, the Xuanxing Sect would provide qualifications. They wouldn’t need spiritual stones for daily expenses, and they would also receive free elixirs every month. In the future, the sect would even help them customize spiritual swords and other items.
However, his junior sister was an accompanying disciple, and she needed to pay tuition. Eating in the Xuanxing Sect cafeteria, using the martial arts training ground, buying clothes, and even accommodation required spiritual stones. It was similar to the private school he attended in his previous life, and the costs were comparable to those of an aristocratic school, with no “scholarships” or “financial help for the needy.”
Therefore, in order to support Pei Lianxue and himself in their cultivation at Xuanxing Sect, he had to strive to earn more spiritual stones. While he thought about seeking some support from his father, he felt a bit embarrassed as this world of cultivating immortals frowned upon relying on family.
And, of course, working hard could also help him accumulate experience. At worst, if there was no way forward, he could still return home and inherit his father’s Hundred Lotus Sect.
“Woo—”
Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Ye Anping looked at the plaque of his “Ye’s Physiotherapy Center” and was quite satisfied. However, if Ye Ao found out he was involved in physiotherapy, he would undoubtedly rush over with his flying sword to give him a scolding.
But…
“Thank you for your hard work, everyone!” He patted the door and took out several jars of beverages and snacks from his storage bag. “I bought some drinks, roasted chicken, and duck. After everyone’s done, come and have a meal!”
“Great! Thanks, little boss.”
The lead “decorator” grinned, and the work suddenly became more efficient.
With this efficiency, he could finish tonight, and his physiotherapy center would be ready to open tomorrow. After stretching his shoulders, Ye Anping looked at the sky. It was almost the next day, so he planned to have supper with the craftsmen and then rest in the back room.
The sword test should be over today. According to the game’s plot, Bai Yuexin, the senior sister, should be crying in her boudoir right now. His “market 20% off coupon” was waiting for him to console her.
Ye Anping was eating roast chicken, contemplating how to comfort Bai Yuexin. He couldn’t enter the sect now, let alone go to the Tianyun Peak. If Bai Yuexin stayed in her room, seeing her would be difficult.
“By the way, little boss, what does your physiotherapy center do? We’ve been working in this city for decades, and it’s the first time we’ve heard of such a thing.”
“It’s just a massage.”
“Massage? Isn’t that something from a brothel?”
Ye Anping smiled and said, “Where in the brothel do they offer massages? I don’t do that here. If you’re curious, you can come and try it out later. I’ll give you a 10% discount.”
“How much is 10% off?”
“Forty-five spiritual stones for two-quarters of an hour.”
“So expensive? We can’t afford that.”
The craftsmen shook their heads and dropped the topic, focusing on their meals. Ye Anping didn’t mind. After all, his main customers were Xuanxing Sect disciples, and this price was just a mission reward for them. He took out an account book and calculated with spiritual power. “Three thousand spiritual stones, minus rent, decoration, junior sister’s tuition, and miscellaneous expenses… Gone, sigh.”
At this point, a small hand gently patted his shoulder. Startled, he turned around to see a disoriented woman, momentarily unable to recognize her.
“…?”
“Suck-suck-“
“Bai… Senior Bai?”
“Yeah,” Bai Yuexin nodded with pursed lips.
“What’s happened to you?” Ye Anping examined her, unable to believe his eyes.
He knew Bai Yuexin might be affected by Feng Yudie and become withdrawn, but her current state was beyond beaten – it was blown away.
Bai Yuexin resembled Meng Jiangnu, who cried down the Great Wall, exuding an aura of resentment. Even the craftsmen eating and drinking nearby instinctively moved away. Ye Anping thought for a moment, quickly brought a plate of roast chicken, tossed a bag of spiritual stones, and told the craftsmen, “Everyone, eat. This is today’s payment. Divide it yourselves. If it’s not enough, come find me tomorrow.”
“Alright!”
He then took the roast chicken in one hand and Bai Yuexin’s hand in the other, leading her into the physical therapy center.
Bai Yuexin looked at the decor and asked weakly, “How much does a physical therapy session cost?”
“This…” Ye Anping hesitated and smiled, “We haven’t officially opened today, so it’s free.”
“But…”
“It’s okay. Didn’t you help me review the shop application? Consider it a return favor.”
Ye Anping guided Bai Yuexin to the back room, where he asked her to sit on a bed, lit an incense burner, and said, “Senior, just lie down and relax.”
“Um…”
