Feng Qishi's expression did not change much as the wind stirred. He wrinkled his nose and said, "I thought I had friends, and I originally wanted to live well. Now... I'm truly heartbroken."
Mu Anxiao rolled her eyes at Feng Qishi, remaining silent.
Seeing Mu Anxiao's indifferent reaction, Feng Qishi felt a surge of annoyance. He said, "Silly Mu! If you don't say anything, then I'll..."
"Then you'll what?" Mu Anxiao asked.
Feng Qishi was momentarily speechless. He glanced at Feng Feng and said, "Um, Feng Feng, could you step out for a moment?"
"I'll go out," Feng Feng said, pointing to himself and then glancing at Feng Ba and Feng Yan by the foot of the bed, who seemed to be watching the drama unfold. "What about big brother and Dad then?"
Feng Qishi's brow furrowed slightly. "Dad, brother, you all go out for a bit. I have something to say to Silly Mu."
Upon hearing Feng Qishi's repeated use of "Silly Mu," Feng Ba said helplessly, "Qishi, it's probably not appropriate for you to address him like that."
"It's fine, Dad. This guy's skin is thicker than a normal person's. Please go out for a moment, thank you," Feng Qishi replied.
Hearing this, Feng Ba cast an embarrassed glance at Mu Anxiao and said, "Let's go."
"Mm," Feng Yan nodded and turned to leave first.
Feng Ba beckoned Feng Feng over.
Feng Feng looked at Feng Qishi, then compromised and left the ward.
The moment the door clicked shut, Mu Anxiao said, "I admit, it was my fault."
"Let's not discuss whether you were right or wrong for now. I just want to ask you," Feng Qishi looked at Mu Anxiao's hand, "what were you thinking at the time?"
"I wanted it to be real," Mu Anxiao said.
Feng Qishi let out a soft scoff. "Real, and so you broke my leg."
Mu Anxiao swallowed, her eyes beginning to dart away. "Well, although I felt you might hate me for doing this, I... don't regret it."
"This is your answer to me," Feng Qishi said inexplicably.
Mu Anxiao blinked. "What do you mean by that?"
"You really didn't want to take me with you," Feng Qishi stated calmly.
Mu Anxiao pursed her lips.
"Silence means you thought that way," Feng Qishi said, staring at Mu Anxiao's face.
"I'm sorry, I..." Mu Anxiao trailed off, her expression suddenly turning grim. Then, she frowned and clutched her chest.
"What's wrong?" Feng Qishi exclaimed in alarm.
Mu Anxiao took a step back and quickly took a deep breath. "It's nothing, just suddenly..." Her tone became unnatural. "I just felt unwell for a moment, don't worry."
"Who's worried about you," Feng Qishi said, turning his face away.
Mu Anxiao's face gradually turned deathly pale, and her heart began to pound erratically.
"Am I going to die?" Mu Anxiao mumbled, slumping to the ground.
Upon hearing this, Feng Qishi quickly turned back to look at the seated Mu Anxiao and asked, "What's wrong?"
"I don't know." Mu Anxiao's vision began to blur.
"You didn't... you didn't use the life-saving technique, did you?" Feng Qishi asked.
"You..." Mu Anxiao swallowed with difficulty twice and asked, "How do you know about the life-saving technique?"
"I heard about it. Anyway, just tell me, did you not use the life-saving technique?" Feng Qishi asked earnestly.
Mu Anxiao tilted her head back, leaning against the wall. "How could I use it? You were struck by a wolf demon, which already injured your internal organs. When you fell, there were two more impacts, and your internal organs were damaged. If I had only used the life-saving technique, it would have only maintained your life, but it couldn't have restored your internal organs."
"The doctors here are very skilled. Can you not be so self-righteous?" Feng Qishi said, seeing Mu Anxiao's distressed state.
Mu Anxiao gasped for breath. "Brother, your five internal organs are all damaged. Even if the doctors save you, if you're unlucky and suffer sequelae later, it will definitely affect your life. Moreover," she sighed, "you were injured by the wolf demon, and it was partly for me. If I had stood by and watched you die, wouldn't that make me a complete scoundrel?"
"You're right, but you..." Feng Qishi looked at Mu Anxiao's appearance with a helpless expression. "What method did you use? Seeing you like this makes me feel uncomfortable too."
"I used my own immortal arts to save you."
"Immortal arts..." Feng Qishi repeated the words, asking, "Are immortal arts different from those life-saving techniques?"
"Of course, they're different. My immortal arts can thoroughly restore your damaged areas more deeply. In other words," Mu Anxiao panted, "I transferred my immortal arts to you, and you now have basic self-healing abilities." As she spoke, she pushed herself up with her hands and walked to Feng Qishi's side. She held out her hand, conjuring the immortal pill. "Open your mouth."
"What is this?"
"Eat this, and you won't be so severely injured by the wolf demon anymore," Mu Anxiao said. She reached out, pried open Feng Qishi's mouth, and forced the immortal pill into it.
Feng Qishi painfully swallowed the immortal pill and said, "This thing is quite bitter."
"Good medicine tastes bitter."
Feng Qishi savored the taste in his mouth and asked, "By the way, won't this you gave me conflict with the medicine I'm taking now? I'm quite fond of my life."
"Don't worry, it won't. This is an immortal pill refined using the spiritual fire from an alchemy furnace. It's completely different from your local medicines. We absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, while yours..." Mu Anxiao thought for a moment, unable to continue explaining how to describe their medicine, and gave up. "Forget it, let's not talk about it. Anyway, rest assured, I won't harm you."
"Mm, I know you won't harm me," Feng Qishi nodded, looking at Mu Anxiao's face. "After you transferred the immortal arts to me, is this why you're like this?"
"I went back twice today, so that's probably also a reason."
"Then you should go back and rest. My brother and Dad will take care of me," Feng Qishi said.
Mu Anxiao nodded and said, "I'll call you later."
"Mm," Feng Qishi agreed.
Mu Anxiao left.
An hour later, Mu Anxiao stopped in front of the courtyard gate.
"What are you doing?" she asked, surprised to see the sofa and television in the yard.
Zhang Yan heard her and quickly stood up. "You're back."
"Yeah, you're being way too boisterous," Mu Anxiao said, her body weary, as she walked to the sofa.
Zhang Yan looked at Mu Anxiao's increasingly pale complexion and asked, "What's wrong with you?"
"I encountered a wolf demon. The wolf demon caused Feng Qishi to fall from the hospital building, and then I saved Feng Qishi, and this is how I ended up," Mu Anxiao said. Zhang Yan quickly helped her sit down.
Mu Anxiao leaned back on the sofa, swallowing with a dry throat.
"You didn't use the life-saving technique," Zhang Yan said.
Mu Anxiao frowned and asked, "Did you tell Feng Qishi about the life-saving technique?"
"I..." Zhang Yan pointed to himself and said urgently, "Don't wrongly accuse me. I only mentioned this technique today."