Mo Xixi twisted knobs, pressed buttons, and nearly panicked when warm water suddenly sprayed down from above.
She picked up one of the bottles and squinted at the label. Most of the words were unfamiliar, but two stood out: soap and body.
So it was for washing the body. She uncapped it and sniffed cautiously. The scent was light and fresh, nothing medicinal or poisonous. Safe enough.
The second bottle had even more words, but she caught two that mattered: shampoo and hair.
A separate wash just for hair? That seemed excessive, but she followed the instructions anyway.
The soap was oddly slippery, forming thick bubbles that dissolved under the water. Her skin felt lighter and strangely smooth.
The shampoo was even weirder, making her hair softer and silkier than before. She ran her fingers through it, amazed.
After drying herself with a soft white towel, she held up her uniform. It was still clean. Was there really a need to change?
Still, Hao had made it clear, ’Fresh clothes after a bath are a must.’ With that reminder in mind, she put on a new set.
After changing, Mo Xixi returned to the living room. Hao was sitting on the chair, gesturing for her to sit next to him.
After changing, Mo Xixi returned to the living room. Hao glanced at her as she entered, a smirk spreading across his face.
“Well, well, Little Xixi, look at you. You actually smell… decent now.”
“No more stinking from sweat and dust. I almost didn’t recognize you.”
Mo Xixi’s cheeks flushed red at Hao’s comment, but she couldn’t help feeling a little proud.
She shot him a glare. “I don’t stink, boss.”
“Your nose must have been dull before.”
“Sure, sure. You’re a whole new person now. All fresh and clean.”
Hao chuckled, gesturing to the table. “Sit down. Let’s eat before we sleep.”
“You must be starving after everything.”
’Starving? We just ate earlier, boss.’ Mo Xixi thought, but she nodded, remembering that now she could eat three meals a day.
She settled down, and Hao pushed a cup of Beef-Flavored Instant Noodles in front of her.
As they ate, Mo Xixi found herself speechless. The noodles were on the same level as the Chicken-Flavored one she’d had earlier.
It had a premium taste and spiritual qi that filled her body. Even though she wasn’t really hungry, her hand reached for more, quickly picking up another strand of noodles to slurp.
Her favorite was still the Chicken-Flavored Instant Noodles, but both were just as extraordinary. It all came down to her personal preference.
Once they finished, Hao stretched out on the sofa, while Mo Xixi quietly entered an enlightened state.
After she woke up, she became aware that the noodles she just ate had the same effects as the ones before, granting her immense growth.
She had just broken through to the Fifth Stage of Heavenly King Realm!
Fifth Stage! And she was only 13 years old? How many people in Sovereign City had reached the Heavenly King Realm under 20 years old?
She could probably count them on one hand! And here she was at the Fifth Stage.
This was one of Mo Xixi’s greatest joys in life: cultivating and achieving new heights. But before, her situation had kept her from progressing. Now… Mo Xixi felt the urge to cry, but no tears came out.
She was too happy, overwhelmed with gratitude to her boss. He had completely flipped her world upside down in a single day!
Speaking of which, where was he? She looked around and saw Hao, already fast asleep on the sofa.
His feet were hanging off the edge, and his hair was all over the place. He was drooling, his face squished against the cushions, completely different from the mysterious figure she had in her head.
A rare, quiet laugh escaped her lips. She was lost in thought, not knowing what to make of it anymore. She was so happy, but her brain couldn’t fully comprehend it all.
It felt like a dream, but it was real, and she had no idea how to accept it.
Mo Xixi made her way into the bedroom. Opening the door, her eyes landed on the bed.
It was massive, with soft white sheets and a dark wooden desk beside it. The lamp on the desk cast a warm, cozy light across the room.
She had never seen anything like this. The bed’s comforter was fluffy, almost like a cloud, and the pillows… they looked like they could swallow her whole.
A strange, almost childish desire bubbled inside her, and she found herself wanting to jump onto it.
“I-I’m not some little girl!” she muttered to herself, fighting back the temptation. But it was too strong. She rushed forward, falling onto the bed.
Flump!
The softness of the bed surprised her. It felt like she was sinking into it, as if it was made of pure clouds, wrapping her in warmth.
A giggle slipped from her lips before she could stop it.
“Did I just…”
Her face turned bright red, and she immediately buried her face in the pillow to hide her embarrassment.
Despite being a powerful cultivator, Mo Xixi felt an unusual heaviness settle over her. A cultivator of her caliber shouldn’t feel this sleepy, especially after a breakthrough.
Yet, the warmth, comfort, and sense of security around her made it impossible to resist. Before she knew it, she was asleep.
Maybe it was the accumulated tiredness in her body or the mental exhaustion from everything that had happened. She had faced countless dangers before, but now… she felt safe.
Her heart wasn’t racing with worry, and the constant threat of danger had disappeared. Even though she had only met her boss today, she felt an unusual sense of reassurance with him.
It was strange, but she didn’t question it – Mo Xixi simply felt at ease.
Morning came, and Mo Xixi’s eyes snapped open. Her body was energized, feeling like she had never experienced such rest before. Was her sleep really that good?
She sat up in bed, stretching her arms above her head. Her hand clenched into a fist.
“Was yesterday… real?” She inspected her attire and smiled.
“I really am part of the Dimensional Convenience Store now.”