Chapter 231: Rowing to Xuehe Academy

Chapter 231: Boating into Xuehe Academy

The man was named Shen Yongxun, Shen Qinqin’s younger cousin, and his family was not as wealthy as hers. After seeing in the family group chat that Shen Qinqin had received a Marrow Cleansing Voucher, he went over to her place that same day and swiped it.

“Finders keepers!” Shen Yongxun’s face twisted with rage as he lunged forward, swinging his arms like a maniac. “You’re just a damn clerk—what right do you have to refuse me? Who the hell are you to blacklist me? Where’s your boss? Get your boss out here!”

“You’re not good enough to see my boss.”

“You’re asking to get hurt!”

Ji Fu gave a casual flick of her hand, and Shen Yongxun flew through the air like a dirty rag and slammed into the ground.

“Ouch!” He yelped in pain, but before he could curse, Bai Fen grabbed him and dragged him off.

The people in line to cash in their vouchers were all stunned by Ji Fu’s move.

“Did he just get tossed through the air? Am I seeing things?”

“You’re not—I saw it too.”

“Wow, that’s incredible! Could that be some legendary qigong or something?”

“Doesn’t it seem weird? This voucher is called a Marrow Cleansing Voucher—‘marrow cleansing’ sounds like something out of a myth.”

“Come on, it’s science. Manager Ji just has a strong arm.”

The guests around them were buzzing with chatter, but Chen Daojiang kept quiet, even though he was blown away inside.

Maybe this Marrow Cleansing thing was exactly what he thought: some kind of medicinal bath for body training.

From his fellow disciple Huang Gengzhang, he had learned that everyone working at Xuehe Mall was a cultivator, each with considerable skill. But for Manager Ji Fu to show off like that in public—was that really okay? Or was she just that good, fearless because of her cultivation?

In Ji Fu’s view, the top 50 members who spent the most at the mall were loyal, high-quality customers. They could use this voucher to experience body refinement from the cultivation world at Xuehe Academy, getting healthy and living longer.

Moreover, with the ferocious beast Taowu was taken care of, the secret realm reappearing, and spiritual energy slowly coming back, the world was about to change big time. Letting them get a sneak peek at this other side of the world early was like a heads-up.

The next people in line to cash in their vouchers were all normal, no problems there. After checking the morning’s list of people to cash in, Ji Fu got ready to take them to Xuehe Academy, which had a dedicated space for body refinement.

Right then, Shen Qinqin showed up. Seeing that the thief was her cousin Shen Yongxun, she kicked him a bunch of times in a rage and still wasn’t satisfied. The mall had already called the cops. Since it was her cousin, Shen Qinqin called her dad to deal with it.

To avoid any more trouble, she wanted to redeem her Marrow Cleansing Voucher immediately. “Manager Ji, thank you for keeping my voucher safe. Can I still redeem it now?”

“Yes.”

After quickly verifying Shen Qinqin’s membership information, a group of 15 people headed out in a big group toward Xuehe Academy. They didn’t take the main road; they took a little path instead.

Inside Xuehe Mall, there wasn’t just a river going around the mall—there was also a waterway leading to Xuehe Academy. So instead of walking, they went by boat.

Wen Dalun sat on the boat, looking out, and said, “Look how clear the water is—you can see every single fish! Man, I wish I could fish from this boat.”

Wen Yu said, “Grandpa, the Lei family’s resort in the suburbs also has boating and fishing, plus various leisure activities. We could go back to Y City in a couple of days and check it out.”

Wen Dalun waved his hand dismissively. “That’s different. You go to the Lei family’s place yourself.”

In the past few afternoons, he had been fishing in Xuehe Mall, and the fish he caught were processed by the chefs in the first-floor restaurant. The taste was just like the fish from the second-floor restaurant—unmatched by any other pond or wild fishery.

Wen Kaihou stroked the boat’s backrest and said, “This boat is really nice. I wonder if I can get one for myself.”

In the boat’s control cabin, Ji Fu’s lips twitched. This boat required spiritual stones to operate—ordinary people couldn’t use it.

Chen Daojiang sat on the boat, outwardly calm but inwardly churning with excitement.

It wasn’t just Wen Kaihou who wanted a boat like this—he did too, because this was no ordinary boat; it was a magical artifact, and a high-grade one at that.

The boat passed through gardens, past a small forest, and through a courtyard gate, arriving at Xuehe Academy.

As soon as they passed through the gate, the sound of reading aloud reached their ears.

Among the recitations were not only the standard nine-year compulsory education content but also classical Chinese texts related to cultivation.

The boat docked, and everyone disembarked.

The moment their feet touched the ground, a wave of air so comfortable it made every pore open washed over them.

“Wow! The air here is amazing!”

“I thought the air in the mall was great, but this is even better!”

Chen Daojiang’s eyes gleamed with excitement. The air in the academy was superior to the mall’s because the spiritual energy here was denser. Its concentration rivaled that of the Five-Colored Pool secret realm, and his urge to resign grew stronger.

He was a cultivator, with a heart that yearned to advance on the path of cultivation. Working in such an environment was clearly better than his current job.

“Hah!” On the training ground, some children were practicing with swords and staffs, looking quite skilled.

Shen Qinqin asked, “Don’t these children have to study?”

Qian Nanqing replied, “This is a school. In the future, I’d want my child to study here too.”

Shen Qinqin said, “Can any school-age child enroll? My nephew is that age.”

“No. It’s not just about having a household registration nearby; the children’s physical fitness and talent are also assessed.” Qian Nanqing owned a house near Nanhe Village, so her future child would meet half the requirements.

“I see. Then my nephew wouldn’t qualify.”

They passed the training ground and arrived at a large room called the Body Refinement Room. Besides the main hall, it was divided into two large private rooms, each containing a large pool for Marrow Cleansing.

Inside the Body Refinement Room, directly opposite was a counter for storing items, behind which were several large cabinets. To the left of the counter was the men’s room, and to the right, the women’s room.

Ji Fu cleared her throat and announced loudly, “Dear members, please form two lines: men on the left, women on the right.”

After they lined up, Ji Fu gestured for silence and continued, “Marrow Cleansing involves purging impurities and blockages from the body, mind, and meridians. It’s a body refinement method to improve physical fitness, boost immunity, and prolong life.”

“The process involves soaking in a medicinal bath for thirty minutes to two hours. You may experience some discomfort during the soak, but this is normal. Please rest assured. Each pool will also have five safety officers stationed to ensure everyone’s safety.”