northernbook Chapter 305 Enemy's Breath
Chapter 305 Enemy's Breath
Long Chuqing put on a cloak and wrapped herself up tightly before heading towards the hot spring pool.
Most of the guests had already returned to their rooms to rest, with only a few still soaking in the hot spring pool.
As you get closer, you can hear the sounds of splashing water and chatting coming from inside.
The woman in charge of managing the hot spring pool was a woman in her forties, whom the maids called Sister Lan. She was still standing guard outside with several maids.
The guests usually leave around 9 PM, after which they can go back to rest.
Sister Lan met with Long Chuqing in the afternoon, and the steward specifically told her that this person was a friend of the young master and should be treated well.
She led Long Chuqing directly to a reserved hot spring pool.
Lan Jie and a maid lit the lanterns in the courtyard one after another.
This is a separate courtyard with a house that is divided into two rooms. The smaller room contains a clothes rack and a daybed, where guests can change their clothes.
The room was slightly larger, furnished with tables and chairs, on which were placed tea sets and wine glasses, etc.
Another maid brought over a pot of hot tea and some snacks.
Sister Lan thought Long Chuqing wouldn't come over tonight, but she didn't expect her to arrive so late.
"Miss, how long will you be staying here? We'll probably head back to rest around 9 PM. Would you like two people to stay with you?"
It's almost 11 PM now, and they'll be finishing work soon. I wonder how long this girl will stay before leaving.
After everyone leaves, won't she be scared to be alone in this huge courtyard?
Although this place is called a mountain resort, it is still located in the mountains.
Strange bird calls often come from the night, though they are less frequent in winter, but can still be heard from time to time.
Even with the lantern lit, she would never dare to leave the courtyard alone.
The wind picked up at night, making the lights sway and the shadows of the surrounding objects flicker, making it even more frightening.
They usually patrol together at night before leaving.
Putting aside whether she's scared, it's not safe for a young woman to be out so late.
Although there are guards patrolling the villa, you can't judge a book by its cover. I'm afraid I might run into one or two people with ill intentions. What if something happens then?
Long Chuqing refused, "No need, I'll be staying here for a long time, you can all leave! And close the door behind you, don't worry about me or my safety."
Judging from what the girl said, she wanted to be alone, and it was clear that she didn't want to be disturbed by outsiders.
She chose this time to come alone, so she's probably not a coward. Judging from her aura, she must have a way to protect herself.
Sister Lan asked, "Is there anything else you need, young lady? If there are no other instructions, we will take our leave now."
"If you have no other needs, you can leave! Don't bother us unless it's absolutely necessary."
Upon hearing this, Sister Lan said no more and left the courtyard with the two maids.
Long Chuqing walked slowly to the tea table, sat down, poured herself a cup of hot tea and drank it, then picked up a piece of pastry to eat.
"You still have the mood to drink tea and eat snacks, so you seem to be alright!" Feng Yu said.
"I'm hungry..." Long Chuqing picked up another pastry and put it in her mouth. "I haven't had dinner yet!"
"It's good to eat some dessert to replenish your energy," Fei Feng said. "If you're on an empty stomach, you'll feel colder. This is just the beginning; midnight and the latter half of the night are the hardest times to get through."
Long Chuqing drank two cups of hot tea, and her body warmed up a little.
After eating, she took off her cloak and outer garment and soaked in the hot spring while wearing only her inner clothes.
Phoenix Feather extends its divine sense to be vigilant, and can detect any outsiders approaching immediately.
Long Chu leaned against the edge of the pool, looking up at the night sky. The bright moon had crossed the mountains and appeared before him, its cool light shining down on the earth, creating a serene and distant atmosphere.
"Tonight we can really enjoy the full moon."
Just as I was feeling sentimental, a sense of unease suddenly washed over me.
Feng Yu scoffed, "You were careless! Serves you right for being so cocky."
Long Chuqing sighed silently, "It seems that I am incompatible with the full moon on the fifteenth of the lunar month."
She quickly closed her eyes and focused her mind. After entering the water, the chill on her body was relieved, and the dragon scales on her body slowly disappeared.
After 9 PM, the other people who were staying in the hot spring pool left one after another.
Sister Lan and the others also finished work and went back to rest. Before leaving, she was still a little worried about Long Chuqing.
It's best if something happens to a young woman like you who's alone here.
Long Chuqing had instructed them not to disturb them, so Sister Lan didn't dare to go in and persuade them. After inspecting the hot spring pools with several maids, she left with her entourage.
After sensing that no one was around, Long Chuqing transformed her dragon tail and coiled it at the bottom of the pool, her scales shimmering with silver light under the reflection of the pool water and the moonlight.
Two small dragon horns quietly appeared on her forehead, adding a touch of playfulness to her stunningly beautiful face.
It's much easier now that I don't have to suppress it.
However, after 9 PM, the surrounding cold air began to increase dramatically, and slowly gathered around Long Chuqing.
The invasion of the cold air caused a significant loss of heat from Long Chuqing's body, and she could feel the temperature of the pool water slowly decreasing.
Fortunately, new hot spring water was injected on the other side, preventing the entire pool from getting cold.
Long Chuqing continued to regulate her breathing, with Fei Feng assisting her. Pale golden spiritual energy slowly flowed into her from the dragon's head between her brows.
Meanwhile, on the back of a mountain not far from the hot spring resort, inside a cave, a large hibernating bat suddenly opened its eyes.
A moment later, it spread its wings and flew out of the cave.
Its movement startled several bats nearby, who flew away without hesitation.
“There’s movement…” Feng Yu suddenly became alert: “It seems like something is flying rapidly towards us.”
Birds?
Six bats flew toward the hot spring resort. The largest one had a wingspan of about fifty centimeters, while the other five were slightly smaller.
They stopped not far from the hot spring pool, hanging upside down on a large tree, quietly observing Long Chuqing's movements, not daring to approach rashly for a moment.
"This aura and size... seem to be a few bats, and a few small bat demons that haven't yet taken human form." Feng Yu discovered the bats hanging on the treetops.
"Aren't bats hibernating right now? Do bat demons not need to hibernate?" Fei Feng asked, puzzled. "Why are they here? What do they want? Do they want to ambush Qing Qing?"
"Is that even a question? Their faces are all turned this way," Feng Yu said. "They're clearly observing the situation, plotting something! They might launch a sneak attack or something."
"Bats are incredibly agile fliers and attack very quickly," Fei Feng explained. "They can also launch aerial attacks from a distance, so we must not let our guard down."
"Don't worry, I'm here! I will never let Qingqing get hurt in the slightest." Feng Yu said confidently, "They're just a few little bat demons, they can't cause any trouble."