Chapter 107: Cousin Brings Cousin (Part 2)
Yan Meng’er reached out, gently touching his leg. “Cousin, are your legs hurting? We can massage them for you after you finish eating.”
He swallowed a mouthful of braised abalone, shaking his head. “No need. They’re much better now.”
“You’re lying.” She didn’t believe him. “Instructor Yu Xuan said you need at least a day of rest before you can walk properly. They must be hurting. Don’t try to be tough. A massage will make you feel better. Otherwise, I’ll worry about you all night and won’t be able to sleep! And then my skin will get bad!”
*My skin is suffering because of you, Cousin~* She touched her cheek, her eyes accusing.
He was speechless, but he appreciated her concern.
Although his Beautiful Sect Master had already healed his legs, he agreed to her request.
“Fine. You can massage them later, Meng’er. But not you, Cousin Ruyu. I’m afraid you’ll suddenly attack me and end my life.”
Yan Ruyu, already feeling guilty and nervous, blushed, glaring at him. “I wouldn’t do that! You think I’m as cruel as you?!”
“Who knows?” He shrugged, continuing to eat, his words infuriating her. She swatted his arm playfully. Yan Meng’er giggled. “Don’t worry, Cousin! Cousin Ruyu wouldn’t hurt you! She cares about you too much!”
“I do not!” She denied it instinctively. “I don’t care about him at all!”
He grinned, leaning closer to Yan Meng’er, putting distance between himself and Yan Ruyu. “See, Meng’er? She’s terrifying!”
“You–!”
She swatted him again, her eyes pleading with her cousin to reveal their “backstory.”
Yan Meng’er, no longer teasing her, cleared her throat and spoke in a formal tone, like an announcer. “Cousin, here’s the thing. After your duel with Xiao Mie, when you became the top-ranked student, Cousin Ruyu and I immediately wrote home to tell our parents the good news. They were so happy! They instructed us to take good care of you, so you can focus on your cultivation. They even sent us a lot of money!”
“Really? Why didn’t anyone tell me?”
He was skeptical. She countered, “Didn’t Clan Leader Grandfather write to you?”
“No.”
“Then maybe it’s because you haven’t written home. He’s probably waiting for you to personally inform him of your victory.”
“Oh.”
Her words reminded him. It had been nearly four months since he left Martial Tang City, and he hadn’t contacted his grandfather. He was probably sulking.
The problem was, this world didn’t have mobile phones. Well, there were communication stones, similar to phones, but they weren’t popular here. The Gold and Jade Chamber of Commerce sold them, but their range was limited, only working within a single city. The girls all had one, but they rarely used them.
He would write to his grandfather soon, updating him on his progress, to avoid being nagged when he returned home.
“Anyway, Cousin Ruyu and I are taking care of you on our elders’ orders! We’re even getting paid for it! We definitely won’t do anything bad!” Yan Meng’er declared, her voice filled with conviction.
Yan Ruyu huffed. “Fine. I’ll be nice to you… for the money!”
With this justification, she could convince herself that she wasn’t doing this to please him. She was simply obeying her elders’ orders.
…
After dinner, Yan Zhen, still skeptical, relaxed on his bed, stretching out his legs.
His legs were fine now. He wasn’t afraid of their antics, even if his cousin tried to play dirty.
Yan Meng’er and Yan Ruyu removed their shoes and knelt beside him, facing each other, like his personal maids.
Yan Ruyu was about to start massaging his legs when Yan Meng’er swatted her hand away. She frowned, but they had agreed beforehand that she would follow her cousin’s lead. She reluctantly withdrew her hand.
Yan Meng’er, her face betraying no hint of embarrassment, said, “Cousin, can you take off your pants?”
*What?* Yan Ruyu’s eyes widened. Yan Zhen also froze, wondering if he had misheard.
Why would he need to take off his pants for a leg massage? Was she trying to take advantage of him?
“Why?”
“Because we need to apply the lotion! Ta-da~” She proudly presented a small bottle labeled “Macho Lotion.” He could read it clearly thanks to his sharp eyesight. “Don’t let the name fool you, Cousin! This is a must-have for any serious bodybuilder! It’s incredibly effective for muscle fatigue and soreness! Just a little rub, and your legs will feel much better!”
“Um… That’s not necessary. I have a strong recovery rate. It’ll be fine even without the lotion.”
“How can it be the same? It’s so soothing! You’ll even sleep better!” She argued, then resorted to pleading. “Come on, Cousin! This is a hot-selling item! I barely managed to snag a bottle, and it’s all for you! Please let me use it!”
He hesitated. Based on his past experiences, he should refuse, just in case she was planning something. However, her pleading eyes softened his heart. After all, she was just trying to help him.
“Is Cousin Ruyu okay with this? I don’t want her to call me a pervert and hit me.”
Yan Ruyu was speechless. *Meng’er is so good at this! And he actually falls for it! No wonder they’re so close! Compared to her, I…*
“Ahem, Cousin?” Yan Meng’er prompted.
She blushed. “It’s your room. Do whatever you want.”
“Fine, I’ll take them off. I’m still wearing boxers anyway.”
He lifted his hips, pulling off his pajama pants, revealing the elephant pattern on his boxers.
All his boxers featured elephants, but the colors and poses varied.
His bare legs, exposed to the light, gleamed.
His leg muscles weren’t particularly developed, making his legs appear slender, but each muscle was lean and powerful, like a cheetah’s.
However, the elephant on his boxers was even more captivating than his legs.
It was a chubby, blue elephant, its trunk raised as it sprayed water. Adorable.
He had always had a fondness for elephant-patterned boxers, a childish quirk.
The girls exchanged glances, stifling giggles.
“Ahem, let’s begin.” Yan Meng’er poured some lotion into Yan Ruyu’s palm, then into her own. “Calves first.”
Their hands, soft and delicate, simultaneously touched his legs, spreading the lotion evenly before gently massaging his calves.
“Cousin, tell us if it’s uncomfortable~”
The warmth of the lotion spread through his legs, a tingling sensation settling deep within his muscles.
He inhaled sharply. *This commercially produced First Rank lotion is surprisingly effective!*
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