Chapter 41: Intermingling Auras
The young lad in black at his side explained, “Sir, my Young Master’s surname is Xie. I am Xie Yi.”
“My Young Master was gravely injured in the nearby forest. We went to the Ancient Witch Doctor for treatment, but he was helpless. He suggested we come find Miss Su to give it a try.”
Hearing this, Su Muyao looked curiously at the man in white wearing the weimao (veiled hat).
Gravely injured?
Looking at him, she felt he possessed the temperament of a pine or crane—an aesthetic beauty as free-spirited as an ink wash painting.
Unfortunately, there was indeed a sense of fragile brokenness about him.
He seemed to be in great distress and began to cough lightly.
“Cough… cough…“
The lad named Xie Yi hurriedly went to support his Young Master, then looked toward Su Muyao and said, “We are troubling you, Miss Su. As long as you are willing to heal my Young Master’s body, we will agree to any condition.”
Wen Nanxi looked at Su Muyao.
In matters like this, he could not make decisions for his Wife Master; he respected whatever choice she made.
Listening to the sound of his coughing, Su Muyao felt as if he were about to cough up his very heart and lungs.
He looked as though a mere gust of wind could knock him over at any moment.
Su Muyao felt that if she didn’t save him, something terrible would happen to him immediately.
She spoke up, “Please, come in first!”
The lad in black rejoiced, “Many thanks, Miss Su!”
He then supported Master Xie as they entered the courtyard.
Su Muyao poured them two cups of water and invited them to sit down.
She felt that just by sitting there, Master Xie seemed completely out of place in her humble abode.
It was simply because the aura surrounding him was too noble.
As she got closer, she sensed a chill radiating from him, cool and refreshing like snow.
Through the veil of his hat, she couldn’t see his face clearly, yet she could feel his clear, cold gaze resting upon her.
It was peaceful, without a hint of malice.
Su Muyao softened her voice and said, “Master Xie, please extend your hand. I need to take your pulse to check your physical condition.”
Xie Guixue gently extended his hand, placing it before her.
Su Muyao was stunned by the sheer beauty of that hand.
His fingers were long and slender like jade, the joints distinct and elegant as plum blossoms. They were whiter than jade, perfect and exquisite.
Just one look made one want to reach out and touch them.
Seeing that Su Muyao hadn’t moved, Xie Guixue spoke softly, “I am troubling you, Miss Su.”
When this Master Xie spoke, his voice was moist and deep, cool and ethereal, like snow falling in a deserted valley.
It was so pleasant to the ear that it seemed capable of inadvertently plucking at one’s heartstrings.
Listening to his voice, he sounded very young, likely around twenty years old.
Su Muyao became even more curious about his appearance.
However, since he was wearing a weimao, it wasn’t appropriate for her to pry.
But with such hands and such a voice, his face must be incredibly beautiful.
Su Muyao steadied her mind, looked straight ahead, and placed her fingers on his wrist.
The moment she made contact, Su Muyao was startled by the refreshing chill coming from his fingers.
Nevertheless, she focused her expression and took his pulse earnestly.
As she did, Su Muyao’s eyelashes trembled, and her face turned pale.
Even her fingers shook slightly.
Why was his pulse so incredibly weak? It was as if there was barely any life force left.
Su Muyao took a deep look at Master Xie’s veiled hat, a trace of pity appearing in her eyes.
It would be a true pity if such a person were to die.
She wondered if her wood-elemental ability could heal him.
But her ability hadn’t even reached level one yet; curing him would be difficult.
His condition couldn’t be treated simply with medicine; it was different from being poisoned.
Just as Su Muyao was about to speak, the wood-elemental energy within her body suddenly seemed to move on its own, winding around Master Xie’s wrist like vines.
A green light automatically entered his body.
Simultaneously, the refreshing, cool aura from Master Xie seemed to surge into her body in an instant.
It calmed the scorching heat that had been restless within her.
Feeling the changes in her body, Su Muyao froze in astonishment.
She didn’t know if it was her imagination, but she felt Master Xie’s wrist tremble slightly as well.
She felt that when her wood-elemental energy entered his meridians, it was like a fish entering the sea, swimming through them without obstruction.
The wood energy was automatically repairing the internal injuries within his body.
Seeing that Miss Su’s complexion didn’t look good, Xie Yi asked with nervous concern, “Miss Su, is my Young Master alright?”
Hearing Xie Yi’s voice, Su Muyao snapped back to reality and withdrew her hand.
However, after that examination, she had a rough idea of the problems within his body.
“Master Xie’s body is in no immediate danger, but he needs careful nursing.”
“He absolutely cannot use his abilities. His body cannot withstand the power, and he risks his body exploding and dying.”
The heavy injury he sustained this time was precisely because he had used his abilities, and his body couldn’t handle the backlash.
“Furthermore, he likely has a natural Ice Soul Constitution (Bingpo Tizhi). He needs to live in a cold environment.”
“Try to avoid any emotional fluctuations…”
Su Muyao explained the necessary precautions to them.
She also prescribed some medicine.
Xie Yi said happily, “Thank you, Miss Su! You really do have a way.”
After Su Muyao dictated the prescription, Xie Yi asked, “Miss Su, how much is the consultation fee? Or if there is anything Miss Su needs us to do, please just ask.”
Su Muyao thought for a moment and said, “Two silver crystal coins will be enough.”
She had only taken his pulse, used a bit of wood energy, and written a prescription.
Buying the medicine was Master Xie’s own affair, so according to the market rate, two silver crystal coins were appropriate.
She wouldn’t open her mouth like a lion to demand an exorbitant price.
Xie Yi was surprised. “Miss Su, my Young Master has money. You don’t need to have reservations.”
Su Muyao replied, “One should acquire wealth through proper means.”
“For what I did, two silver crystal coins are sufficient.”
Two silver crystal coins were equivalent to two thousand copper crystal coins, which could already buy a lot of things.
Moreover, two silver crystal coins were already higher than the consultation fees of the medical halls in the city.
The main cost was simply that she had used her wood-elemental ability.
As they were speaking, Master Xie’s finger moved, and an emerald green jade ring appeared on one of his knuckles.
With a flash of light from the jade ring, a box and an exquisite pouch appeared on the table.
“This is a token of gratitude for Miss Su. Thank you, Miss Su.”
Su Muyao said, “Two silver crystal coins are enough. I cannot accept the rest.”
Xie Guixue spoke in a voice cool and clear as light mist, “This is what you deserve, Miss.”
Saying this, Xie Guixue opened the box. Inside lay a pendant necklace, sparkling, bright, and extremely beautiful.
Looking at it, Su Muyao found it hard to refuse. The ice-blue pendant was simply too beautiful.
The Space System chimed in: “Host, take it, take it! That is an Ice Crystal Pendant. Wearing it protects the body from cold invasion when the weather freezes, and it will also speed up your ability cultivation.”
“Furthermore, it seems to be a magical artifact (faqi). There is a faint protective power on it that can save your life in a critical moment.”
“And that exquisite pouch next to it is a Space Bag. The bag alone is worth a fortune.”
“Look at the snowflake patterns on it—this Master Xie’s identity is definitely extraordinary.”
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