At least.

With the guidance of the [Ore Vein Detector], they don't need to wander around aimlessly like headless flies.

At this moment.

The sound of footsteps reached Lynn's ears.

He turned his head and saw Kuisi walking towards him.

As she approached, Kuisi reminded him, "Sir, the hot water is ready. You can soak now."

Lynn responded, "I'll go right away."

He stood up from the recliner and headed towards the private room.

With Kuisi's assistance, he took off his robe and stepped into the bathtub.

As Lynn slowly lay back, the comfortable and warm water gradually enveloped him.

Lynn glanced at Kuisi standing beside him, "Come to help me with a massage after I've soaked for ten minutes."

Recently, he had been involved in continuous labor of cutting down trees.

The muscles on his body felt indeed somewhat sore and swollen.

Kuisi bent slightly, "Yes, sir."

With her words, she walked out.

Leaving the private room with Lynn soaking alone in the bathtub.

Wisps of white mist slowly rose from the water surface and eventually dispersed into the air.

...

Elsewhere.

In Frank Manor.

Teams of soldiers in chain armor were continually patrolling the Manor Castle.

Since the family upheaval last time.

The defense power of the Frank Manor Castle had obviously seen a huge enhancement.

Even the soldiers who had always guarded the territory had returned to the Manor Castle.

Nevertheless.

The entire Manor Castle remained silent.

Then.

The sound of galloping horses broke the night's serenity.

Charging from the distant darkness towards the Manor Castle.

The soldiers stationed on the castle dragged the torch and light from the oil lamp at the gate and saw the burly middle-aged man leading the way.

The soldier hurriedly shouted, "Open the gate, it's Master Joao returning!"

Following the soldier's words, a series of busy running sounds arose.

Accompanied by the sound of chains loosening, until finally, a low thudding sound as the castle gate settled onto the ground.

Joao led over a dozen chain armor cavalry, streaming in.

Entering the castle.

Joao agilely dismounted from his horse.

Handing the reins to the soldier behind him, he spoke to the people, "Everyone, go rest."

The soldiers' faces stiffened, and they responded promptly, "Yes, Master."

Joao acknowledged, threw the cloak drifting to his face, and strode towards the stairs leading to the second floor.

Mounting the stairs, he reached the second floor, greeted respectfully by several patrolling soldiers.

His gaze settled on the two maids in the hall, and he asked.

"Where's Lady Janet?"

One maid quickly replied, "Master, the Manor Lord should be in her room."

Joao wasted no words, he walked through the hall straight towards the corridor at the back.

Turning through a series of corridors, shortly, Joao arrived before a double door.

Without hesitation, Joao raised his right hand and knocked on the door.

"Lady Janet, Joao has matters to report."

His voice fell, as seconds ticked by, yet no response from Janet came.

Joao's brows furrowed, he raised his hand again and knocked.

"Janet?"

"Janet!"

The shouted calls rang out, still Janet gave no response.

Joao's expression changed, raising his right foot, he kicked heavily at the double wooden doors.

With his thick-legged strike, the double wooden doors couldn't withstand.

The latch behind the door broke with a loud crack.

Joao immediately stepped inside, entering Janet's room.

The next second.

A terrified shriek sounded from within the room.

Joao heard the sound and quickly scanned for the source.

In a large wooden tub, the snow-white Janet was soaking.

Her wet long hair, glistening water droplets on her skin, cheeks flushed with moisture akin to that after intense exercise...

Especially the rounded fullness of creamy whiteness before her which reflected in Joao's eyes.

Joao's eyes widened, quickly turning away, hurriedly explaining, "Sorry, Janet."

"I knocked several times but received no response; I thought you were in danger."

"I'll... I'll wait for you outside the door!"

Having said that, Joao stepped out of the room.

As soon as he closed the door.

The sound of running footsteps came from the distance down the corridor.

A few seconds later.

Several soldiers in chain armor with scimitars at their waists arrived.

The squad leader glanced at the door kicked open by Joao and the ruined double wooden door.

He hesitated.

Joao spoke in a deep voice, "Continue to patrol; everything is fine here."

Upon hearing this, the squad leader promptly replied, "Yes, Master!"

Without any hint of hesitation, he led the soldiers away immediately.

Watching the soldiers leave, Joao's mouth slightly opened, exhaling a breath of warm air.

Yet for all that, the scene in his mind wouldn't fade.

Not until a moment later.

Janet's voice called from the room.

"Uncle Joao, you can come in now."

Joao hesitated momentarily, finally stepping forward, pushing the door open.

His gaze slightly shifted.

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