Deep in the Living
Chapter 345 - 333 Hot Air

Chapter 345: Chapter 333 Hot Air

The temperature on Hell’s Dark Side generally fluctuates between -40~10°C, and coupled with the ash-filled sky, your entire body will soon be covered in ash if you go outside.

A hot shower is very necessary.

Therefore, every Evil Play building is equipped with hot water, and it’s clean water that has been biologically purified.

The actor’s residence supplied to Luo Di by the Grand Theater not only comes with a private bathroom and shower system but also features a soft bathtub with a structure similar to the bed, allowing one to completely relax the body and nourish the brain when lying in it.

The steam lingers,

Luo Di is standing under the shower enjoying the rare luxury of washing his body; being able to take a proper hot shower in True Hell is indeed very hard to come by.

Moreover, his body indeed retains some ancient ashes that have lost their value, trapped in his pores, and a slight rub would produce a clump of mud.

A step away, the bathtub is already filled with hot water.

An arm, steamed to a peach-colored skin tone, is resting on the edge, with pale blue veins gently pulsating with the heartbeat.

Parts of black hair are scattered on the water’s surface, concealing the important parts. The heat pools into small lakes at the collarbone hollow, with water droplets rolling down along the shoulder blade’s valley.

"Ah~ it has been ages since I soaked in a hot bath so comfortably. Being able to bathe without considering dangers, sneaking out this time to find you was indeed the right choice."

The Squad Leader’s face shows enjoyment, as if the entire body is about to dissolve into the bathtub.

Luo Di, who is washing his hair, throws out a question, "Is there danger at any time over there?"

"Almost, yes~ after all, I’m alone, unfamiliar with people and land. It basically requires constantly being in hiding; even wanting to take a shower, a lot of preparations are needed, who knows if there’s filth hidden in the water."

"So when you descended with your avatar this time, how do you ensure the safety of your body in the Corner?"

The Squad Leader’s fingers tap rhythmically on the bathtub edge: "I definitely have assurance before I descend with my avatar. Although it’s dangerous, I went to the Corner with a high status, enjoying certain special privileges.

This arrival of the avatar lasts only a week, and when the time is up, I have to return."

Suddenly, Luo Di reaches out to lift the wet gray hair, looking at the girl in the bathtub, "What kind of world is inside the Corner?"

The Squad Leader doesn’t immediately respond, just revealing a slight smile, "Still, it’s better for you to personally go and see; verbal descriptions easily lead to cognitive biases.

If I share relevant memories with you, it might easily cause a leakage from the Corner, allowing those monsters I’ve encountered before to affect you through this glimpse."

"Alright."

Luo Di doesn’t insist, as the Squad Leader said, such a place is indeed better experienced personally.

"Luo Di, how long do you plan to stay here?"

Luo Di pokes his forehead with a finger, "Originally, I planned to stay until the Gate of Demon Ascension was complete. Now it seems I need to leave early; I’ve already found the answer to the ’Gate’.

Once the newly obtained Game Brain, or rather, this ’Old Spine’, is perfected, I will temporarily halt the Hell travels.

Once released, I will go to Capital City to apply for joining the Exploration Bureau."

"The Gate... Is it a transition of the Hell’s system? That’s pretty good.

To be honest, I thought after the vacation island incident ended, you, Luo Di, would directly go to Capital City to work with that powerful little Taoist, to handle organizations like the Sisterhood.

Who knew those guys in the Capital City would arrange things like this, leading to so many interesting events.

But looking at the results, it indeed turned out well... What do you think?"

Clearly, the sound from the bathtub suddenly arrives behind.

Arms stick to the sides of the abdomen like swimming snakes, tightly embracing Luo Di.

A strong feeling of softness is transmitted to the back skin, and the steamy bathroom seems to have more steam.

Hormones between the brains begin to secrete faster,

The current demon body and the newly formed Old Spine seem to give Luo Di more ’ancestral impulse’. This impulse is similar to the beckoning of knocking on doors, the deepest behavioral logic from physical depths.

Just as he is about to act according to his inner desire.

The Squad Leader’s fingers suddenly land at the end of his spine,

"Hmm? Luo Di, why do you have column-shaped scars on the sides of your coccyx? Unlike the needle-like marks from your monk’s clothes, it seems something columnar inserted recently.

Is it Hua Yuan?

No, it should be something that happened in Hell.

Could it be... you’ve been influenced by another side of Hua Yuan, not invading others but being invaded? Ew!"

Thinking of this,

The water surface in the bathtub ripples, the Squad Leader sinks back in, pressing even lower than before, revealing only half of her head and lightly bubbling.

However, her eyes simultaneously peek at the standing side of Luo Di, seeing the structure in the body comparable to the spine.

"You clearly still feel something, that’s unexpected."

Luo Di touched the area around his tailbone, thought about some not-so-good things, and the hormones in his brain were immediately wiped away by the tentacles. He simultaneously turned off the faucet.

"I’m done washing."

"Huh! So suspicious, I’ll soak a little longer and then come out."

...

Back in the bedroom, Luo Di also thought of his two companions still in the Repair Center. Although he hadn’t gone to visit, considering their characteristics, there shouldn’t be a big problem.

However, just as this thought came,

Knock, knock, knock!

A knocking sound came from the door.

Although it triggered a bit of a stress reaction, it was just an ordinary knock on the door. Luo Di guessed it might be the boss coming to ask about movie discs or something similar.

But when he opened the door,

One tall, one short,

One large, one small,

One white, one green, the two partners stood at the door.

Although a special type of neural bandage was somewhat wrapped around Agatha, basic movement was no problem. As for Calen, he seemed to be the least injured among those involved in the ancestral encounter.

"Luo Di! It’s so good you’re really still alive!"

Perhaps having brushed with death,

Or perhaps learning during treatment that Luo Di had sustained the most serious injuries.

The reunion inevitably brought some excitement.

A circle of metal tubes inserted in the neck quickly breathed, and powerful arms suddenly wrapped around him, squeezing Luo Di a bit breathless, but it indirectly assured him Agatha’s body was fine.

Standing nearby, Calen, noticing the issue of light refraction, realized there seemed to be someone else in the room, guessing it might be another actor from the Grand Theater.

During the embrace, Agatha also happened to touch Luo Di’s spine and felt its entirely new Old Spine structure.

"Luo Di, you... how come your spine has mixed with ancestral elements? Is it because of the encounter with ancestors? No wonder you could recover early, we’ve heard you were almost about to die.

Moreover, how did you so quickly become involved with the [Theater Director]?"

Agatha had already walked into the bedroom on her own, skillfully sitting on the edge of the soft brain bed, as if ready to listen to a story just like any other day.

Clap, clap~

Strong hands patted the empty spot on the mattress, indicating for Luo Di to come over as well.

Today, however, Luo Di behaved unusually; not only did he not get closer, but he deliberately stood next to Calen.

"It’s a long story, and I just got out of the hospital, my brain’s still a bit foggy. I just finished showering and was about to rest for a bit, how about we chat somewhere outside tomorrow?"

Agatha seemed not to catch the underlying meaning, instead, she lay back, sinking into the soft large bed.

"I must be too anxious. Speaking of which, the Evil Play’s bed is really comfortable... Anyway, Calen and I haven’t found a place to stay yet. How about we stay at your place tonight?

Like staying at an inn, each of us will take half.

Calen, on the other hand, is not used to sleeping on beds, so let him sleep in the wall. We can slowly discuss everything after waking up, but it’s really not suitable to stay long at the Evil Play, we should leave as soon as we can."

Upon hearing this, a drop of cold sweat mixed with ancient ash slid down Luo Di’s temple.

"Uh~ how about this! I’ll ask the boss to find a separate room for you two, today I want to sleep alone."

Agatha finally caught on, calming down she also began to sense the fragrance in the room that didn’t belong to Luo Di.

It was a pleasant and comforting scent.

"Then Calen and I can find a place ourselves, the silver coins of the Great Monastery are universally accepted in all of Hell."

Just as Agatha got up from the mattress,

The once tightly closed bathroom door had opened at some point,

A refreshing fragrance followed the filament-like mist drifting out, and a girl wearing only a strap-less gray dress stood at the doorway, drying her wet hair with a towel while observing the situation inside the room.

"Luo Di, people came over while still bandaged up to find you, and this is how you treat them? Anyway, this room is quite large, perfectly enough for everyone to stay, there’s no need to make others leave.

The sofa can also accommodate someone,

How about I sleep on the sofa, and you two take the bed?"

Luo Di’s spine went completely rigid, unable to speak.

Leaning in the corner, Calen seemed to have sniffed something, with half of his body already merged into the wall.