Chapter 220: Massage

Lin Xiao had no idea about the thoughts running through Chen Lingxin’s mind. He opened a glass bottle with medicinal wine, poured some into his palm, and rubbed his hands together. The potent aroma of the medicine and alcohol spread from his hands.

“Chen Lingxin, lie down,” Lin Xiao said calmly.

When the moment came, Chen Lingxin felt nervous again and stammered, “Master… can I lie on my stomach?”

Lin Xiao glanced at her. “Sure, you can lie on your stomach or your back, whatever you prefer.”

Chen Lingxin quickly lay down on the sofa, clutching the hem of her practice uniform to prevent any exposure. After all, she was an untouched maiden who hadn’t even held hands with a man before.

Lin Xiao, on the other hand, was indifferent to her thoughts. With a pure heart, he had no reservations. He grabbed one of Chen Lingxin’s arms, aligned his palm with the injured part of her arm, and began to massage.

“Hiss!”

Chen Lingxin gasped in pain and tensed up immediately.

Lin Xiao’s massage techniques were extremely proficient. His movements were smooth and natural, as adept as a seasoned practitioner of traditional Chinese massage.

Every spot Lin Xiao’s hands passed over lost its redness and bruising. The medicinal wine’s effects, driven deeper by his internal energy, dissolved the residual injuries.

At first, Chen Lingxin felt intense pain, but as the massage continued, the pain diminished. A growing sense of comfort replaced it. She couldn’t help but close her eyes in enjoyment and let her body completely relax.

Lin Xiao’s warm, strong, and slightly rough hands seemed to carry a current, sending a tingly warmth through Chen Lingxin’s smooth, fair skin.

Lin Xiao quickly finished massaging both of Chen Lingxin’s arms. Next were other parts of her body. He hesitated for a moment, pausing his movements, and asked, “Chen Lingxin, do you want me to continue?”

“Of course, continue, Master. It feels really good,” Chen Lingxin said without hesitation.

“Understood.”

Lin Xiao said nothing more. He pulled down Chen Lingxin’s practice uniform until it reached her waist, revealing her smooth, flawless white back.

Chen Lingxin felt a chill on her back as Lin Xiao removed her practice uniform. Her heart pounded, and her entire face flushed with embarrassment.

She hadn’t expected that Lin Xiao’s idea of continuing would mean this.

But the words had been said, and the clothes had been removed. It was too late to take it back. Chen Lingxin could only tightly close her eyes and bury her head in the sofa, leaving herself at Lin Xiao’s mercy.

Even though Lin Xiao had prepared himself mentally, he couldn’t help but feel a strong sense of amazement at seeing the graceful curve of Chen Lingxin’s back.

Unfortunately, her otherwise perfect back had several bruises, marring its beauty.

Suppressing his unusual feelings, Lin Xiao took a deep breath, poured more medicinal wine, and placed his hands on Chen Lingxin’s back, focusing entirely on the massage.

When Lin Xiao’s hands touched Chen Lingxin’s body, she instantly tensed up. Her legs pressed together, her body straightened, and a shiver accompanied by a tingling sensation spread throughout her body.

If her mouth hadn’t been muffled by the sofa, Chen Lingxin might not have been able to keep from moaning.

She didn’t want to admit it, but she had to. It felt incredibly good.

Lying face down on the sofa, with her upper body completely exposed, she let Lin Xiao’s hands move over her back. The scene was incredibly intimate and suggestive, pushing the boundaries of propriety.

By the time the massage was finished, both Lin Xiao and Chen Lingxin were covered in sweat.

“All done,” Lin Xiao said.

Lin Xiao removed his hands from Chen Lingxin’s back, then turned away without any hesitation.

“The massage is over. You can put your clothes back on now.”

Chen Lingxin took a moment before silently sitting up and pulling her practice uniform back up from her waist, covering her previously exposed, beautiful figure. Her cheeks were flushed, her lips tightly pressed together, and her breathing was rapid, causing her chest to rise and fall noticeably. There was an undeniable allure in her expression.

“Master, I’m dressed,” Chen Lingxin said softly.

Only then did Lin Xiao turn around. Despite the intimate situation they had just experienced, his face remained expressionless.

“How do you feel?”

Sitting on the sofa, Chen Lingxin looked up at Lin Xiao, unable to hide the unusual look in her eyes.

For some reason, Lin Xiao’s image in her eyes had grown even taller and more imposing.

She stood up from the sofa, placing her hands in front of her chest, her fingers tightly interlocked. She seemed more like a shy young girl than the senior disciple she was supposed to be.

“I feel great.”

Lin Xiao was speechless for a moment before saying, “I was asking about how your body feels now, not how the massage felt.”

Chen Lingxin suddenly understood. She raised her arms and moved around a bit, twisting her waist energetically.

She seemed to have forgotten that she was only wearing a loose practice uniform, which revealed more than she planned as she moved. Yet, she seemed completely oblivious to this fact.

“Master, my body feels much lighter. Not only is there no pain, but I also feel full of strength. I could even spar with you again right now,” Chen Lingxin said excitedly.

“That’s to be expected. During the massage, I used internal energy to continuously stimulate your body, speeding up your recovery and healing any lingering hidden injuries.”

Lin Xiao raised his eyebrows slightly. “You should go to sleep now. After a good rest, your body will recover to its best condition.”

“And what about you, Master?”

“Me?”

Lin Xiao glanced at the clock on the wall. After learning the Chen-style Fist from the old master and training Chen Lingxin for a while, it was already late.

“It’s getting late, and I don’t have anything else to do here. I should head out.”

“Master, don’t go! Stay and practice with me a little longer,” Chen Lingxin said, clinging to Lin Xiao’s arm and pouting.

Seeing the usually carefree and energetic Chen Lingxin suddenly showing a girlish side, Lin Xiao felt a bit uncomfortable.

“You’ll have plenty of opportunities to train with me in the future. But the key to martial arts is balancing rest and practice. Overtraining is like a string pulled too tight. It’ll eventually snap.”

Although Lin Xiao’s tone was gentle, it carried an unyielding firmness.

After spending this much time with Lin Xiao, Chen Lingxin knew that once he made up his mind, it couldn’t be changed.

She pouted, released Lin Xiao’s arm, and sulked.

“Fine, fine. I’ll go rest now, okay? You never understand your disciple’s feelings.”

With that, Chen Lingxin stormed toward the door. But just as she reached the doorway, she seemed to remember something and tugged at her practice uniform, trying to pull it down a bit.

Then, with her long, fair legs, she stealthily tiptoed out of the room, looking around like a thief.

Because of the massage, Chen Lingxin was dressed extremely lightly and revealingly. If anyone else in the martial Arts Hall saw her like this, it would be scandalous, and no explanation would suffice. Everyone would assume she and Lin Xiao had some sort of intimate relationship and had done something in the room.