When Xu Sheng fed the last bit of medicine into Zhu Yuexi’s mouth, it wasn’t just Xu Sheng who felt it.
Zhu Yuexi did too.
It was hard to imagine that for a woman, merely drinking something from her mouth could provoke such an intense reaction.
Xu Sheng looked at Zhu Yuexi lying on the bed, her eyes vacant as she gasped for breath, and at the dark, soaked area on the quilt. Both hinted that Zhu Yuexi was experiencing sensations similar to his own.
Xu Sheng reached out and gently wiped the corner of Zhu Yuexi’s mouth. Zhu Yuexi thought, like before, he was helping her wipe away drool.
To be so gentle was such a contrast. This time, he didn’t even use a handkerchief; Xu Sheng used his finger.
However, Xu Sheng’s next action was…
To wipe inside her mouth.
“There’s still a little medicine left here, don’t waste it. This medicine is very precious.”
A wave of frustration rose in Zhu Yuexi’s heart, but she was too exhausted to argue with Xu Sheng. Moreover, her body subconsciously opened her mouth…
To clean it all up.
…
“If we followed my usual treatment style, it would be done in a sealed chamber. Allowing you to stay in the same room this time is already an exception. What’s more, I didn’t even set up a soundproofing array.”
In the room, Xu Sheng and Mo Ruxue sat facing each other across a tea table, while Zhu Yuexi dutifully poured tea for the two of them this time.
Xu Sheng knew that it was still far too early to say he had completely conquered Zhu Yuexi.
And only when that time came would it be the right moment to let her know the truth.
For Mo Ruxue, the stone in her heart had finally settled completely.
When she first heard Xu Sheng say he could treat Zhu Yuexi, she had still harbored a trace of doubt.
But after Xu Sheng performed the first treatment on Zhu Yuexi, Mo Ruxue could clearly feel that the poison in Zhu Yuexi’s body had lessened somewhat.
Xu Sheng truly had the ability to save Zhu Yuexi.
Therefore, hearing Xu Sheng’s words, which carried a hint of reproach, she didn’t refute them.
Xu Sheng knew that Mo Ruxue had now placed her complete trust in him.
So, he struck while the iron was hot.
“In that case, from now on, the location for the Holy Maiden Zhu’s treatments, and whether or not to set up a soundproofing array, will be up to me.”
Hearing this, Mo Ruxue instinctively felt a pang of worry for Zhu Yuexi. However, after this round of treatment, Zhu Yuexi’s condition had indeed improved. And judging by Zhu Yuexi’s reactions, Xu Sheng truly hadn’t done anything to her.
Although Xu Sheng had initially used Zhu Yuexi as one of his bargaining chips, according to what he said, it was merely one of the means to sway her.
Xu Sheng’s goal had never been Zhu Yuexi.
Thinking this, Mo Ruxue still nodded.
“In that case, the arrangements for future treatments will be left to Doctor Xu.”
At this moment, Zhu Yuexi, who was trying to tug at Mo Ruxue’s sleeve from the side, was stopped by a single glance from Xu Sheng.
Zhu Yuexi bit her lip, her cheeks flushed. Her body seemed to radiate a certain… resentment, or perhaps… an anticipation she herself hadn’t noticed.
If things could be like this even without a soundproofing array, what would it be like alone with Xu Sheng?
Zhu Yuexi didn’t dare to imagine.
Xu Sheng was very satisfied with Zhu Yuexi’s reaction. He drained the tea in his cup in one gulp and stood up.
“Although a physician should not distinguish by gender, I have now completed the first treatment. Staying too long in the rooms of you two ladies would inevitably invite gossip.”
Hearing this, both women were a bit stunned.
Worried about gossip?
Not to mention that this paradise was Xu Sheng’s own territory, when had Xu Sheng ever worried about what people said?
Why didn’t you say that when you were pressing my head down?
Why didn’t you say that when you were pinching my foot?
As for Xu Sheng, his face wasn’t the least bit red. He simply stood up, cupped his hands towards the two with a smile.
“In that case, I shall take my leave first. You two should rest early.”
As he spoke, a smile remained on Xu Sheng’s face. He didn’t hint at anything to Mo Ruxue, just stared straight at her.
Although he said nothing, that gaze seemed to say it all. Remembering what had happened earlier at the dining table, Mo Ruxe could only blush and remain silent.
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Night.
Their room was close to the riverbank. Outside the window was the splendid, flower-filled Peach Blossom River. Mo Ruxue and Zhu Yuexi lay on their bedding. By simply turning their heads, their view was filled with the brilliant starry sky.
“Master, how did you find Xu… Xu Shien?”
For some reason, Zhu Yuexi suddenly spoke up.
“I just searched in the direction of famous physicians in the world and found him.”
Mo Ruxue’s expression was unreadable as she answered. She wasn’t some naive young girl. When dealing with anyone other than Xu Sheng, she could lie without a trace of strangeness showing.
“Oh… Then Master must have spent a lot to persuade this Doctor Xu.”
Zhu Yuexi didn’t feel any particular heartache for the disciples of her own sect. She just knew that Mo Ruxue would feel guilty, so sometimes thinking about this matter made her heart ache a little too.
Sensing her disciple’s concern for her, Mo Ruxue simply reached out and gently stroked Zhu Yuexi’s head.
“Doctor Xu has a benevolent heart as a physician. Naturally, it didn’t cost much. Besides, for Yuexi, no cost is too great.”
Yes, where else could she find such a good disciple who cared for her and understood her?
Mo Ruxue thought this.
And Zhu Yuexi was thinking at the same time.
Her master was so good to her, so responsible that she was even willing to abandon the sect for her…
In the adjacent room, Xu Sheng, who was watching this scene through a projection, felt like laughing.
He just didn’t know how utterly shattered the two of them would be once they learned the truth.
…
The night was half over.
Perhaps due to the exhaustion from the treatment, Zhu Yuexi, who usually had some trouble sleeping in a new place, had already fallen into a deep slumber.
But Mo Ruxue still hadn’t fallen asleep.
This wasn’t because Mo Ruxue was more particular about beds than Zhu Yuexi, but because she always had a certain intuition.
Sure enough.
Mo Ruxue watched the changing moonlight outside the window. In the blink of an eye, she discovered a figure sitting on the windowsill.
For some reason, seeing this figure made Mo Ruxue’s heart settle a bit.
“Oh? The night is long and sleep eludes you. Is the Immortal Maiden Mo waiting for me?”
Zhu Yuexi was already asleep, so Xu Sheng’s opening words immediately made Mo Ruxue blush.
Mo Ruxue turned her body, presenting her back to Xu Sheng.
Xu Sheng wasn’t annoyed. He just moved silently to stand in front of Mo Ruxue again.
“Why don’t you answer me?”
To say Mo Ruxue was deliberately waiting for Xu Sheng wasn’t entirely accurate.
After all, she wasn’t so shameless as to eagerly offer herself up.
However, the reason she couldn’t sleep was indeed because she felt Xu Sheng would come to find her…
“I’m just having some trouble sleeping in a new place, that’s all,” Mo Ruxue replied coldly.
“Oh…” Xu Sheng put on an expression of sudden understanding. “What a pity your disciple fell asleep so early. Otherwise, you’d have someone to keep you company tonight. In that case, shall we speak elsewhere, so as not to wake Zhu Yuexi?”
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