Chapter 299

Chapter 299: Bathing (Part 3)

To enter the bath for soaking, one must first rinse their body under the adjacent shower.

But rinsing requires removing clothes first…

Is…is this really alright?

Though it’s been some time, I still remember the last time I accidentally appeared naked before my daughters! My precious maternal dignity nearly vanished then!

I…I don’t mind it per se, but that situation was completely different from what I imagined. It truly felt like being devoured alive!

Now that considerable time has passed…perhaps it’s safe?

Back then my daughters hadn’t undergone transformation yet. Their pouncing truly resembled a horror movie chase scene. But now that they’ve all achieved human forms…even if similar circumstances occurred…maybe…it’d be acceptable?

Regardless, retreat isn’t an option now.

My daughters are all waiting to bathe together. How disappointing would it be if their mother fled at the last moment?

Therefore…

"Little Sound, let’s shower together."

The silver-haired maiden unceremoniously dragged the little ant who’d been hiding behind her since entry.

You think to escape after coming this far?

Hmph! Since I’ve entered this bathhouse, I’m determined to bathe. If I can’t escape, neither shall you!

She then accompanied Weak Sound to the wall-mounted showers.

First came…

After a brief hesitation, the pale-haired girl began undoing her garments.

The moment she moved, she sensed scorching gazes burning into her back…

Come to think of it…it’s been eerily quiet since earlier…

Steeling herself, she removed her outerwear and stored it in the Magic Backpack. Suddenly Lin Yu remembered—

Wait! I could simply use my ant form for washing!

Having maintained human form so long, I’d forgotten I can revert to ant morphology.

No sooner thought than done.

She activated her [Transformation] skill.

The white-haired beauty vanished instantly, replaced by a snow-white ant the size of a puppy—crimson-eyed, antennae-twitching, with six delicate limbs.

Clothes cascaded to the floor as the girl transformed into the Queen Ant, all promptly stored in the Magic Backpack by Lin Yu.

"Ah! Mother transformed into an ant! That’s cheating! Revert now!"

"Why choose ant form? We wanted to see Mother’s human appearance…I was just feeling something stirring within…"

"Same here! Could you change back, Mother?"

Change back? Absolutely not!

Though technically nude in ant form too, this state feels infinitely less vulnerable than human nakedness.

And then…

Lin Yu looked up at the showerhead mounted on the wall.

It seemed this device could only be operated by magic-capable ants.

"Let me handle it, Mother."

Magic Rainbow’s voice sounded from behind, accompanied by the sudden rush of flowing water.

Turning around, Lin Yu saw the naked ant girl enveloped in faint steam, glistening droplets cascading down her curvaceous form as she rose.

The white ant found herself staring in a daze.

Magic Rainbow approached, her right index finger glowing with condensed magic essence as she pressed the Magic Crystal button. Warm water immediately cascaded from the showerhead.

"All set,"

she purred, turning with a bewitching smile.

Bending gracefully, she cradled the white ant in her arms.

"Allow me to bathe you, Mother."

Wait?

When did she get lifted…?

"Ant forms aren’t designed for self-cleaning."

Well…that’s true.

"Mmm."

The white ant nodded assent, reasoning that insect physiology shouldn’t feel particular vulnerability during bathing anyway.

Magic Rainbow’s smile deepened at the confirmation.

…

Under her daughter’s ministrations, Lin Yu became acutely aware of multiple watching presences.

"Little Rainbow, we have an audience. Mind your manners."

After applying soap, the bathing ritual commenced.

First came the six limbs…

Thorough cleansing, though my legs aren’t even soiled. Must you scrub so diligently?

Then the head…

This gentle stroking feels oddly like being groomed. Am I a pet now?

Next, the antennae…

A delicate area. Must maintain composure…no peculiar sounds allowed!

Finally, the mandibles…

My oral hygiene’s perfect, really no nee—Wait! Don’t insert your entire—Ghk! Can’t…breathe…*cough* *wheeze*

Ugh…saliva got on her hand. Disgusting…but entirely your own fault, dear.

"Hey, what… what are you doing? No! Saliva? That’s so… Ah! It went in!"

"What about the other ants’ reactions—"

Glancing sideways…

They seem… envious?

Why this sudden chill down my spine… Maybe I shouldn’t have entered the bathhouse…

Ah, warmth spreads across my back now – starting to wash there.

Moving to the chest…

This feels slightly embarrassing, and rather sensitive here too…

Finally the abdomen…

Need to be extra careful! This is vital and delicate territory.

To-touched it…

Ah! I moaned from the unexpected pleasure – how mortifying…

The other daughters’ reactions—

Whoa, why are you looking at me like you want to devour me?

A-anyway… all clean now.

…

"All fresh and clean! Let’s soak together, Mom."

Magic Rainbow’s breathing grew noticeably heavier.

Without waiting for Lin Yu’s response, she cradled the white ant against her chest.

The white ant stiffened slightly, acutely aware of the supple softness pressing against her back.

"Little Sound should hurry and join us after washing."

After telling Weak Sound nearby, Magic Rainbow strode toward the bathing pool with her precious cargo.

Oh right – Little Sound!

I got so… distracted with my own bathing that I completely forgot about her.

Lin Yu peeked over her daughter’s shoulder.

Unlike her ant-form self, Weak Sound remained in human race form while showering, clothes already discarded.

But… her face glows crimson.

She immediately lowered her gaze when our eyes met.

So flustered! She must’ve been watching my embarrassing display earlier!

…

As they settled into the steaming pool,

the white ant noticed Weak Sound approaching – the petite girl shielding her delicate areas with tiny hands, blushing furiously as she dipped tentative toes into the water.

"Little Sound, over here!"

Worker Liquor beckoned cheerfully from the water.

But the naked girl seemed more bashful than usual, ignoring the call to huddle shyly in a corner.

"Honestly, you never change."

Little Liquor puffed her cheeks in mock annoyance.

She then turned to Lin Yu.

"But Mom, why not shift back to human race form? Bathing’s more comfortable that way! Right, sis?"

"Absolutely!"

Lvzi nodded vigorously beside her, small hand sneaking toward Army Lady’s direction.

*Slap!*

"Oww!"

"Hmph."

The golden-haired girl crossed her arms, shooting a warning glare before fixing her intense gaze back on the white ant.

"Besides, if Mom stays like this, we’ll have to revert to ant forms too!"

Lvzi added, rubbing her stinging hand.