Ten days had passed.
The residence was completed.
According to Tang Wen's request, the front and back courtyards were connected, and a semi-underground training room was built in the backyard.
The pitiful mother and daughter who had sold themselves to hide their husband had moved into Tang Wen's courtyard. The mother was named A Shui, and the daughter was called A Miao.
Their original dwelling had been converted into a small beast taming garden, complete with a duty room, storage room, and taming field. Though small, it had all the necessary facilities.
Tang Wen walked around the taming garden and noticed a shallow pool in one corner of the courtyard, where a few red carp were swimming.
The subordinate in charge of renovating the garden explained, "The workers said these are 'fortune fish.' I thought they looked nice, so I left them there."
"Keep them, it's fine," Tang Wen replied with a smile. His eyes casually scanned the area.
Hmm?
Was this pool carved out of a single massive stone? Quite extravagant.
He casually asked, "Who used to live here?"
"A retired Deputy Commander," the subordinate answered.
"What did he oversee?"
"I don't know."
A Deputy Commander with such leisure money? Tang Wen didn't press further.
"Owwwooo!"
The Sand Wolf was running around the courtyard, drawing everyone's attention.
Tang Wen turned around and dipped his hand into the pool, feeling and tapping the stone to see what it was made of.
Hmm?
Something felt off.
Was it hollow underneath?
"Brother, business is here," Wu Hao's voice called out.
Tang Wen quickly washed his hands in the pool and turned around calmly. "So soon? What kind of business?"
"Breeding with female hyenas?"
"Great! Let's give this silly wolf something to do. Your connections are impressive, Brother Wu."
"Haha, indeed!"
With a whistle, the Sand Wolf ran over.
Tang Wen patted its head with a smile.
The others also laughed as they watched the wolf, which, with its somewhat Husky-like traits, got excited and started scratching the ground when it saw so many people smiling at it.
As a young male Sand Wolf, it had no idea what awaited it.
Pure love was destined to be a distant dream for it from now on.
"Alright, tomorrow I'll have someone bring over all five female hyenas."
"Five?"
"Five times the price, right?"
"No problem."
Tang Wen rubbed the wolf's head and turned to give instructions, "When buying food later, make sure to get it some deer blood and kidneys."
Even wolves have kidneys.
They need to be nourished too.
The group enjoyed some wine and meat, having a small feast in the garden.
After eating and drinking, they tidied up a bit.
The sensible subordinates naturally left two people behind to keep watch for the night.
After all, they also had a stake in the garden. Taking turns on night duty was only fair.
Tang Wen strolled back to his nearby residence, enjoying the night breeze.
"Master is back," Xiao Rou, the newly purchased tenth girl, stood up and handed Tang Wen a cup of tea.
"A Miao, quickly fetch the foot-washing water," A Shui instructed her daughter with a hint of nervousness.
This courtyard was Tang Wen's home, and he had only just moved in today.
The furniture and room arrangements were handled by his subordinates.
He hadn't bothered with any of it from start to finish.
The charming widow A Shui sat on a low stool, placing Tang Wen's feet on a white towel on her knees, massaging them.
Xiao Rou stood behind Tang Wen, her fair hands relaxing his neck and shoulders.
She had some training, and her massage was quite comfortable.
A Miao, the little girl, stood nearby with a towel, looking somewhat awkward.
The light of the oil lamp fell on A Miao's face.
Only then did Tang Wen realize that the young girl had disguised her appearance during their first meeting.
Now, revealing her true self, she wasn't strikingly beautiful, but her features were delicate and pleasant to look at.
"Little Miao."
"Sir, uh, Master." The little girl was somewhat flustered.
"Don't be afraid. In a few days, I'll send you to learn martial arts."
Both mother and daughter were stunned.
They expressed their gratitude profusely.
Tang Wen didn't expect her to become a master; he only hoped she could guard the house.
Given his current status, the gang had planned to send two Martial Apprentices to serve as servants.
But Tang Wen wasn't comfortable with unfamiliar men in his inner quarters, so he outright refused.
The sound of splashing water echoed.
The woman served with even more dedication.
Her hair was tied up, and her face, flushed from the hot steam, glowed with a rosy hue.
Glancing down, her white short shirt was soaked with sweat, revealing a fair and smooth expanse of skin.
He immediately sent Little Miao to sleep in the side room.
Perhaps it was just his imagination.
But as soon as the girl left, the atmosphere in the room became subtly charged.
Tang Wen:
I've already begun to transform; do I really need to hold back anymore?
But if I act on it, it feels like I'd be betraying Sister Bing, who's far away at Flame Camp.
Then again, Sister Bing herself doesn't mind if I take a concubine.
She even encouraged the maids at home...
Soaking feet in hot water is said to nourish the kidneys. As he thought about it, his throat tightened.
Gazing at the voluptuous beauty before him.
And catching the faint virgin fragrance from Xiao Rou behind him.
His desire gradually surged.
The beautiful woman stood up to pour water, her fragrant sweat dampening her thin clothes. The night breeze blew, causing the fabric to cling to her body.
"Master, if you need anything tonight, just call for me. I'll be in the next room with Little Miao."
"Sleep in this room."
Tang Wen blurted out without thinking.
A Shui looked up in surprise, then quickly lowered her head.
Tang Wen himself was also surprised.
But since he had said it, he wouldn't regret it.
When there's a flower to be plucked, one should pluck it.
Besides, it's just to vent some fire.
There are many ways to do that.
However, he underestimated his own physique, which had reached 9.5.
And the [Earth Fire Primordial Stand, Mastery (2988/3000)] he had been practicing for days.
This stance not only enhanced his physique but also amplified his inner fire, making it burn hotter and longer!
He stayed awake until dawn.
Under Little Miao's care, Tang Wen washed his face and stepped out refreshed to buy breakfast.
After he left, Little Miao dared to go to the main room to find her mother, A Shui.
A Shui had just fallen asleep, and no matter how many times Little Miao called or shook her, she couldn't wake her. She decided to let her mother rest and took it upon herself to clean up the mess on the floor.
"Such good clothes, all ruined."
The young girl couldn't understand why.
What a waste!
In the evening, Tang Wen personally guided the three women in their training—practicing the Breathing Technique and the Stance.
After yesterday's events, he deeply realized that having a weak body was no good.
But having an overly strong body wasn't great either.
The three women—well, two of them—needed to train harder.
That night, he sent all three to sleep in the side room.
Late at night, when all was quiet.
Tang Wen quietly slipped out of the house, not using the main gate but climbing over the wall, and swiftly made his way to the neighboring beast garden.
The Sand Wolf, recognizing its master, didn't bark but wagged its tail and came over to fawn.
Tang Wen patted the wolf's head and led it to the stone pool.
In the pool, the fish floated peacefully, asleep.
Occasionally, a flick of the tail sent a splash of water into the air.
Tang Wen's expression turned serious as he approached the edge of the pool, crouching down to listen intently.
After a while, he still didn't hear any movement.
But he was certain that there was a hollow space beneath.
So close to his residence, he had to figure out what was going on.
He gently gripped the edge of the stone pool and pushed with force.
The entire stone-carved pool was pushed aside.
In the center of the ground was a one-meter-square black wooden door.
A look of realization crossed Tang Wen's face.
The design was undeniably ingenious.
If it weren't for his spiritual power, which far surpassed that of an ordinary peak Martial Master, he would never have noticed the anomaly beneath the pool.
Opening the door, he beckoned the Sand Wolf over.
He didn't want to take any risks, not knowing what lay inside.
"Come on, go in, be careful."
[Expert-level Beast Taming Art]
He could share the Sand Wolf's vision.
Without a sound, the Sand Wolf lowered its head and slipped through the door.
Inside was a downward-sloping wooden staircase.
The Sand Wolf landed softly at the bottom.
No traps, no people.
The interior was simple in its arrangement.
A stone bed and three large wooden chests.
The chests weren't locked, but they were sealed with a layer of mud.
The Sand Wolf used its front paw to open the first chest.
Inside were bottles and jars.
With its keen sense of smell, the wolf leaned in and sniffed, discovering that the bottles contained medicine.
Beneath the bottles and jars were clean white cloths.
It was a medicine chest.
Thud, thud.
The other two chests were opened as well.
When Tang Wen saw the contents of the second chest, he couldn't help but hold his breath for a moment.
Golden bars, gleaming yellow, filled half of the large chest.
How much money was this!
The impact of a chest full of gold was greater than anything else.
After taking a moment to recover, he turned to the last chest, which contained clothes, scissors, and the like.
Medicine, money, clothing.
Tang Wen understood—this was a "safe house."
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