Rebirth of an Idle Noble Women (200-end)

213-216

Shi Haizhe could not imagine what was going on in Gu Xiqiao’s mind. How swift could it ever get? What was originally a treatment plan that was supposed to stretch over a month seemed like it was only going to take a single night under Gu Xiqiao’s care. That of course, involved the risk of her wasting her body in the process.

With pursed lips, Shi Haizhe watched the young lady silently as she worked on Wanqi Jue’s body.

A short while later, she finally moved her hand away.

Gu Xiqiao’s face was almost colorless by then. Her originally pale complexion now seemed almost see-through with her in such a state. Although her condition appeared relatively stable, Shi Haizhe got to know through Rong Feishuang’s explanation that Gu Xiqiao was currently no better than Wanqi Jue himself.

Wanqi Jue’s tightly shut eyelids propped open. His dilated sky-blue pupils once again constricted.

“From now on, I will come for a visit every three days.” Gu Xiqiao produced a pen and paper from her pocket, which she used to scribble something down. Abruptly, she looked up as her lips bent into a mile, “Tomorrow, you can use half the strength of what you normally can exert. There’s no need for you to worry about any effects either.”

After scribbling down a couple of lines on the paper, she once again took out a white porcelain bottle from her pocket before tossing it into his hands. “Remember to eat a single pill after your fight.”

“Tomorrow?” Wanqi Jue felt that Gu Xiqiao’s words carried two meanings. Just what did she mean by ‘tomorrow’? From the very start, he failed to keep up with her train of thought, no matter how hard he tried.

Zhu Yuan hastily ran over before passing a similar-looking white porcelain bottle over to his master. “This is something to help with restoring your vitality. Although its effects are limited, it’ll at least make you feel slightly better tonight.”

Rong Feishuang wanted to ask Gu Xiqiao something about Yu Man but after observing the condition she was in, he realized that perhaps this wasn’t the right time to raise such a topic.

“Thank you,” Gu Xiqiao was a little surprised by the humble offering. She slowly grabbed hold of the bottle before passing the pills she had just prescripted over to Zhu Yuan. “This is a medicinal bath that must be taken every day. I’ll leave it to you for the moment. I’m gonna leave now.”

Zhu Yuan silently took it from her before sending her off at the door.

When he returned, Wanqi Jue had already clambered out of his bed. Staring Zhu Yuan in the eyes, he asked, “Has she gone?”

“Yep,” responded Zhu Yuan with a nod. Then, he passed the paper over to Rong Feishuang.

Upon receiving his answer, Wanqi Jue sat down silently on his bed. Shi Haizhe had told him a moment ago that in order to save him, Gu Xiqiao had made an incredibly large sacrifice, perhaps she might even lose her powers permanently. Thinking back to the immense level of mental strength she possessed, which was on par with his skills, an indescribable feeling filled his heart.

“Boohoo! How pitiful the pretty sister is!” Yin Aoxue started sobbing upon hearing Rong Feishuang’s explanation.

Shi Haizhe patted her head before turning towards Wanqi Jue. “I’ll send Little Xue home first.”

Eyes still closed, Wanqi Jue responded with a silent nod.

Shi Haizhe let out a helpless sigh. Without saying a word more, he brought Yin Aoxue away with him.

Whatever that happened tonight was enough to send him into a state of shock for a very long time.

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