Chapter 16 - Ah Qing’s Strange Constitution

Chapter 16 - Ah Qing’s Strange Constitution

Chapter 16: Ah Qing’s Strange Constitution

“Silly girl, practicing martial arts doesn’t mean you won’t have time to cook,” Jiang Che reassured Ah Qing. “Moreover, training in martial arts can make your body more flexible and to some extent, even preserve your youth.”

“Really?” Ah Qing blinked her large eyes in disbelief.

“Of course, it’s true. Why would I lie to you?” Jiang Che said with a light chuckle.

“Then I’ll train! I want to learn martial arts to protect you in the future!” Ah Qing declared earnestly. Her world was small, confined only to her young master.

“You’re such a good girl,” Jiang Che affectionately patted Ah Qing’s head, appreciating having a thoughtful and obedient maid by his side. “Take this,” he said, handing her the Marrow Cleansing Pill from his system space.

“What’s this?” Ah Qing asked curiously, looking at the pill, the size of a longan, shining golden in her hand.

“This is a Marrow Cleansing Pill. It will remove impurities from your body, enhance your aptitude, and make your martial arts training more effective. Eat it.”

“Okay~” Without hesitation, Ah Qing swallowed the pill.

“Young master, it’s itchy~” Almost immediately after swallowing the pill, Ah Qing felt an itching sensation all over her body, unstoppable – the pill was enhancing her constitution.

“You should go to the bathroom...” Jiang Che suggested, suddenly remembering the effects of the Marrow Cleansing Pill.

“Why the bathroom?” Ah Qing asked, puzzled.

Jiang Che didn’t explain further but simply handed her a mirror. Looking at her reflection, Ah Qing let out a yelp and rushed into the bathroom.

“My constitution? What about it?”

“Your body tends to be cold. I happen to know some techniques that can help with that.”

“Cold constitution? How do you treat it?”

“Just sit on my bed... and take off your shoes.”

“Oh... Ah?” Ah Qing paused, slightly baffled but then obediently sat on the edge of the bed and removed her shoes, revealing her feet wrapped in white stockings.

Jiang Che took a deep breath and approached the bed, beginning to apply his knowledge of blood circulation and stasis removal techniques to help dispel the coldness from Ah Qing’s body.

“Young master, it tickles~” Ah Qing blushed, whispering in a voice as fine as a mosquito’s.

“Bear with it a bit longer; it’s the cold being expelled from your body. It’ll be over soon.”

...

“That’s enough for today. The cold has been in your body for too long; it can’t be expelled overnight. We’ll need several more sessions,” Jiang Che said after a while, withdrawing his hands.

Looking at the shy and blushing girl, he felt a mix of emotions. He hadn’t expected Ah Qing to have such a unique constitution, realizing he would have to treat her many times—perhaps a hundred or eighty times—to fully cure her.

“I have some things to attend to, so I’ll be leaving. Rest a bit longer,” Jiang Che said, patting Ah Qing’s head gently before leaving the room.

...

“Why does the young master have such a hobby...” Ah Qing muttered to herself, blushing as she looked at her slightly wrinkled white stockings after Jiang Che left.