The manager of Yizu Residence led Gu Bai and Hugh Grosvenor to a tranquil room.

The room was lush with greenery, filled with fresh air, complemented by the ubiquitous herbal aroma within Yizu Residence, which immediately cleared the drowsy expressions Gu Bai and Hugh Grosvenor had from sitting in a car for too long.

Two bamboo massage beds were arranged in the room, with an incense burner in between them, from which wisps of smoke drifted up. The majority of the herbal scent Gu Bai smelled came from this very incense burner.

Before the bamboo beds stood a massive artificial mountain, with water trickling gently from its crevices. The sound of the water added an indescribable tranquility and elegance to the massage room.

A massage room like this must have cost millions to decorate, which is why Yizu Residence had only this one, and it was not open to regular customers. Even VIP users needed to book in advance, but clearly, Gu Bai was an exception. As soon as he arrived, the staff could only lead him here.

Hugh Grosvenor, observing the room's decor, widened his light blue eyes and exclaimed, "Gu, if you hadn't told me this was a foot therapy shop, I would have assumed it's a seven-star hotel, fully imbued with the essence of Hua Country!"

Hearing Hugh Grosvenor's praise, Gu Bai laughed, "This is just the surface. I brought you here to experience the real craftsmanship, not just a tour."

Then, Gu Bai turned to the manager of Yizu Residence and asked, "Is the herbal bath ready?"

"Rest assured, Chairman Gu, I had it prepared earlier, and it should be ready by now."

Hearing the response, Gu Bai nodded lightly.

He then turned to Hugh Grosvenor and said, "Let's go, let's immerse you in the herbal bath of Hua Country first."

With that, he led the somewhat bewildered Hugh Grosvenor to the herbal bath room.

The temperature in the bath room was quite high, and as they entered, a wave of heat hit them. The entire room was made of wood; even the ceiling was clad in dark brown wooden panels, with two large wooden tubs filled with light brown herbal bath water placed centrally, still steaming.

The considerate manager of Yizu Residence closed the door and left. Inhaling the fragrant herbal scent, Hugh Grosvenor laughed, "Gu, though I found it a bit odd for you to bring me to bathe on our first meeting, I'm sure this will be a fascinating experience."

With that, not waiting for Gu Bai to respond, he started undressing, neatly laying his suit on the nearby clothes rack.

In less than half a minute, Hugh Grosvenor turned into a white-skinned 'monkey,' his buttocks exposed and body covered in thick body hair.

After undressing, he tested the water temperature and immediately leapt into the bath tub.

"Gu, I really like this scent."

The brown herbal liquid rippled, and Hugh Grosvenor relaxed, closing his eyes in contentment.

Seeing his expression, Gu Bai shook his head in resignation and likewise undressed completely.

While Hugh Grosvenor was soaking with his eyes inadvertently open, the blue of his eyes deepened with surprise as he exclaimed, "Gu! Are you really an Eastern man?"

Gu Bai looked at him, puzzled.

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Hugh Grosvenor pointed at Gu Bai, "Judging by your features, I wouldn't hesitate to say you're an Easterner, but now I'm doubtful... Even in the West, you'd be considered exceptionally endowed."

Gu Bai hadn't expected Hugh Grosvenor to be talking about this, and he rolled his eyes, "I don't think such words should come from the mouth of an elegant Eagle Country noble, especially a duke."

Yet, being praised by a Westerner, Gu Bai took pride as he stepped into the other bath tub.

The hundred physique points brought by "Redemption of the Kidney Eater" manifested in every aspect, not only in multiplying his strength but also dramatically improving his body's shape and contour. He had reached an optimal body fat percentage, and despite minimal exercise, he even had six-pack abs. While he might not meet a bodybuilder's standard, his defined V-line was the pinnacle of female aesthetics, enough to make any man envious.

Listening to Gu Bai, Hugh Grosvenor couldn't help but sit up straight in the tub, seriously saying to Gu Bai, "Gu, you might have misunderstood nobility. I may be a Duke, but even a Duke needs a Cao Pi!"

Gu Bai: "..."

He spoke with such conviction that Gu Bai momentarily didn't know how to refute.

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Thus, the two soaked in silence.

After half an hour, as the water temperature began to cool, Gu Bai was the first to emerge from the tub.

"Gu, I find this herbal bath tremendously effective! The fatigue has completely vanished!"

Hugh Grosvenor also stood up, smelling his skin, and exclaimed with eyes wide open.

Gu Bai laughed as he stepped out of the tub, drying himself and responding, "This is the wisdom accumulated over thousands of years by the people of Hua Country. In no other country can you experience such authentic herbal baths."

No matter their status, displaying national essence before foreigners is always a source of pride for the people of Hua Country.

The two changed into the massage gear of Yizu Residence and exited the herbal bath room.

Outside, two foot massage therapists were ready, standing by the bamboo beds, as two attendants quickly approached to wipe away any remaining water on Gu Bai and Hugh Grosvenor.

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