In the end, it was naturally Mo Ruxue who had to compromise.
After all, Xu Sheng was currently holding Mo Ruxue’s weakness. In this kind of confrontation, as long as it didn’t involve Mo Ruxue’s true principles, Xu Sheng was bound to have the upper hand.
“If there’s any situation, tell me immediately.”
At the very end, Mo Ruxue gave Zhu Yuexi this instruction.
Now Xu Sheng really felt like some kind of great villain.
“There’s no need to make it so sentimental. If I really wanted to do something, I wouldn’t have needed to exchange a bargaining chip with you earlier.”
Hearing this, Mo Ruxue secretly glanced at Zhu Yuexi’s expression and found no unusual reaction from her.
Xu Sheng continued:
“And… my goal isn’t that frivolous. If something really happened and Zhu Yuexi came out to tattle on me, how would I achieve my purpose afterwards?”
As he said this, a smile played on Xu Sheng’s lips.
It wasn’t lewd, but it left Mo Ruxue momentarily unable to cope.
Understanding his implication, she could only turn her face away.
Zhu Yuexi, who witnessed all this from the side, clenched her fists tightly.
‘Damn Xu Sheng… making Master agree to hand over half the lifespan of all sect members. Master must be heartbroken.’
…
The treatment began.
A folding screen separated Mo Ruxue and Zhu Yuexi. Mo Ruxue looked somewhat uneasy, but Xu Sheng didn’t waste words with her and completely closed the screen.
“I advise you not to try peeking or using your spiritual sense. That’s a doctor’s bottom line.”
After giving this final warning, Xu Sheng walked towards Zhu Yuexi behind the screen.
…
Zhu Yuexi lay flat on the bed as Xu Sheng requested. Looking up at Xu Sheng standing beside her, looking down from above, she felt this posture was somewhat shameful.
It seemed his gaze could effortlessly sweep over her entire body in a single glance.
At this moment, Xu Sheng spoke:
“To keep your master from worrying, we won’t set up a soundproofing array for this treatment session. Understood?”
Zhu Yuexi rolled her eyes at Xu Sheng.
She wasn’t poisoned or sick at all. The so-called toxin was just something Xu Sheng had tampered with inside her body.
Treat her? How could he possibly treat her?
But just as Zhu Yuexi finished rolling her eyes, Xu Sheng’s hand reached out.
He almost instantly pinched Zhu Yuexi’s jaw.
Zhu Yuexi’s eyes widened. Her master was right behind the screen. How dare Xu Sheng?
She met Xu Sheng’s gaze and realized his eyes were no longer as gentle as they had been in front of her master earlier. Even though a smile still lingered on his lips, she could feel a chilling coldness emanating from his eyes.
“It seems Saintess Zhu has always been prejudiced against me. But don’t worry, after this treatment, I will satisfy Saintess Zhu. If there’s any discomfort during the process, Saintess Zhu must definitely speak up.”
Xu Sheng’s tone betrayed no change, but it was precisely this flat, even gentle tone, combined with his current actions and expression, that evoked a sense of terror.
Zhu Yuexi was no exception.
Xu Sheng held Zhu Yuexi’s chin with one hand while the other hand gripped his own robe hem.
“Earlier, soaking in the hot spring, plus that medicinal wine, has temporarily expelled the toxin from Saintess Zhu’s meridians. Next, I just need to feed Saintess Zhu some of the main medicine.”
Main medicine?
Mo Ruxue, separated from the two by the screen and unaware of the scene, couldn’t tell, but Zhu Yuexi, watching Xu Sheng’s actions, had a guess.
The so-called feeding medicine…
How could it be?
Her master was right outside!
Zhu Yuexi recalled her first conversation with Xu Sheng.
“How can you… directly…”
“What’s the big deal… you’re a cultivator, you don’t have to worry about accidents. What, do you think it’s wasteful? It’s fine, there will be plenty of chances to make up for it later.”
At the time, Zhu Yuexi had taken it as a crude joke, cursed him thoroughly in her heart, and never thought about it again.
But now, it seemed the situation from back then was about to become reality.
Zhu Yuexi’s phoenix eyes held the same terror as when she first saw Xu Sheng. She instinctively wanted to call out to Mo Ruxue next door.
“Saintess Zhu must be careful. I’ve prepared this medicine for a long time. If you accidentally waste it, I’m afraid your master will blame you too. But don’t worry, Saintess Zhu, with normal treatment, you’ll definitely recover completely within a year, and only then can the agreement between us be fulfilled.”
What agreement or transaction could there be between Xu Sheng and Zhu Yuexi?
Zhu Yuexi suddenly remembered.
The oath Xu Sheng swore back then was that after this matter was completed, he wouldn’t use the memory stone to threaten her.
But before this matter was finished?
Seeing the slightly stunned Zhu Yuexi, a curve lifted the corner of Xu Sheng’s mouth.
“It seems Saintess Zhu is very intelligent. Come… Saintess Zhu, lie on your side. This posture isn’t good for drinking medicine.”
Actually, not using a soundproofing array was somewhat risky.
If Zhu Yuexi were a smart person, it would be fine. She wouldn’t even need much reminding from Xu Sheng. She would know he still had her weakness, and on the other side was her most important master.
Even if he said nothing, she would obey obediently.
But Zhu Yuexi clearly wasn’t.
So the words Xu Sheng needed to say now had to be carefully chosen.
Seeing Zhu Yuexi was already somewhat shaken, Xu Sheng struck while the iron was hot.
“It’s fine. The medicine is a bit bitter, but Saintess Zhu must have taken even more bitter medicine before.”
Hearing this, Zhu Yuexi’s eyelashes fluttered.
More bitter…
Yes, a month ago, she had even let this bastard Xu Sheng really… herself…
And now… taking this… what did it even count as?
Xu Sheng continued to sway her.
“Haha… why does Saintess Zhu look so resentful, as if I have some grudge against you? Okay, fine, we have a grudge. Later, when I get sick, Saintess Zhu can feed me even more bitter medicine.”
Yes… she just needed to endure this period of time. Once the Heavenly Dao oath took effect, she could have her master completely eliminate Xu Sheng.
The suffering she endured now, she would repay a hundredfold.
And now, Xu Sheng’s hand had already released Zhu Yuexi’s chin and moved to the back of her head.
“A little more to the side. Come on, open your mouth, ah—”
“Mmm…”
…
On the other side of the screen, Mo Ruxue felt the conversation between the two was somewhat strange.
Was Xu Sheng really this gentle during treatment?
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