In the ancient and elegant room.
On the bed, Si Xin Xin lay with a pained expression, her eyes tightly shut. Her tender face was creased, her unbloomed cheeks furrowed.
She had already changed into a clean set of clothes.
Seeing Si Xin Xin in such extreme pain, Feng Ning He felt a pang of sympathy. She held the child's small hand tightly and channeled some spiritual energy into her.
Si Xin Xin's brow unfurrowed slightly.
Feng Ning He quickly exited the room, her gaze sweeping over the two figures waiting in the courtyard.
"You can go see Xin Xin now."
The moment the female voice fell, Si Jian Ye's figure transformed into a gust of wind and rushed into the room.
Si Xin Xin was already asleep, her delicate brows still furrowed, indicating her pain.
Si Jian Ye scanned her body with his divine sense and, detecting that the medicinal bath had indeed worked and Si Xin Xin's condition had improved, finally set his anxious heart at ease.
Feng Ning He opened her lips and said softly, "The dosage of the medicinal bath will be gradually increased each time. Next time, I will refine the medicine and have it delivered. You just need to keep an eye on her."
Si Jian Ye turned his gaze to her, his deep eyes holding a hint of hidden meaning. His voice, as always, was cold and clear, "Perhaps Xin Xin would prefer to see you. Why don't you make the trip yourself?"
These simple words caused Feng Ning He to instinctively glance at Si Xin Xin.
Upon seeing the pale little face, the heart in her chest involuntarily trembled.
She let out a soft sigh and finally agreed, "Very well, this child is pitiable. It's no trouble to check on her more often."
A Xi, standing by, subtly raised an eyebrow, his gaze shifting back and forth between the two before him.
The dignified King of the Underworld was not one to be soft-hearted.
Now, Si Jian Ye was asking this woman to come and care for the young lady more...
"Xin Xin's body is fine. She's just exhausted and has fallen asleep. I'll take my leave now and won't stay any longer."
With that, Feng Ning He turned to leave.
However, a small hand tightly grasped her clothes, preventing her from departing.
"Xin Xin?"
She instinctively uttered the two clear syllables.
Si Xin Xin on the bed did not wake up, her small hand still clutching her clothes.
With no other choice, she abandoned the thought of leaving and sat by the bed, looking down at Si Xin Xin.
This scene was clearly imprinted in Si Jian Ye's eyes. He slightly lowered his gaze, his attention falling on the small, chubby hand before him.
Only after Xin Xin finally released her grip did Feng Ning He have the opportunity to leave.
Si Jian Ye opened his lips, his voice chilling, "I'll see you out. There are some things I'd like to discuss with you."
A Xi looked as if he had heard something preposterous. His eyes widened, unable to conceal his astonishment.
The King of the Underworld... was personally escorting her?
Even if he had something to say, he could say it here. There were no outsiders present.
Despite his surprise, A Xi remained silent, standing quietly by the bedside.
Feng Ning He didn't think much of it and slowly nodded in agreement.
The sky had already darkened.
The bright moonlight hung high in the night sky, with countless stars encircling the moon, creating a beautiful scene.
Si Jian Ye walked ahead, intentionally slowing his pace. The bright moonlight cast a cool glow on his golden mask.
"I examined Xin Xin's body just now. Her condition has indeed shown signs of recovery. With proper care, her relapses can be reduced. When is the next treatment for Xin Xin?"
His cool voice carried a hint of concern.
He also wished to treat Xin Xin as soon as possible.
Even if a complete cure was not possible, as long as her condition could be managed, Xin Xin would no longer have to endure such unbearable pain in the future.
Facing his question, Feng Ning He replied without hesitation, "The medicinal bath treatment will be administered again in a week. Xin Xin also needs time to absorb the spiritual medicine."
Si Jian Ye nodded in understanding, then changed the subject, "Xin Xin seems to like you very much."
His voice held a trace of doubt.
He wanted to know why Si Xin Xin was so fond of Feng Ning He.
Si Xin Xin had escaped twice, both times to find Feng Ning He. Even when unconscious, she had clung to her sleeve and refused to let go.
In the past, those flirtatious women had gone to great lengths to please Si Xin Xin, but she had barely spared them a second glance.
Sensing the doubt in his words, Feng Ning He smiled it away. "Perhaps it's fate. Xin Xin is so well-behaved and adorable, I like her very much too."
From the moment she saw Xin Xin, Feng Ning He had inexplicably felt a connection with the child.
These simple words successfully made Si Jian Ye raise his eyebrows.
Fate?
He did not believe such talk.
As they walked, Feng Ning He stopped and cupped her hands towards Si Jian Ye, her attitude polite. "This is far enough. You are Xin Xin's father. She will be very happy to see you when she wakes up. Go wait for her; she should wake up soon."
Si Jian Ye also stopped, nodding in understanding.
Just as Feng Ning He was about to turn and leave, her foot seemed to catch on something, and she uncontrollably stumbled backward.
In her haste, she instinctively reached out and fiercely grabbed Si Jian Ye's cheek!
Si Jian Ye frowned, his cool eyes showing a hint of annoyance, but he still reached out and pulled Feng Ning He upright.
The silvery moonlight illuminated the man's face, partially hidden in the darkness. His chiseled features held a hint of coldness, and the alluring red mole at the corner of his eye seemed to possess a life of its own.
Upon seeing this face, Feng Ning He's pupils contracted sharply. The hand gripping the golden mask tightened its hold.
This face, she would never forget.
Si Xin Xin's father was actually the King of the Underworld?
The King of Xiyou Continent—Si Jian Ye.
"Had enough looking?"
The man raised his eyebrows and let out a low, slightly impatient hum.
This caused Feng Ning He to instantly withdraw her gaze.
She quickly took a few steps back, putting distance between herself and the man.
Then, she held out the mask, her voice faltering slightly, "Here... here's your mask."
Si Jian Ye looked down at her, his long, narrow eyes filled with a hidden depth that made his thoughts unreadable.
Under his sharp gaze, her thoughts seemed to be laid bare.
At this moment, she recalled what had happened in the Tianxue Mountain secret realm, and her face instantly flushed crimson.
Fortunately, it was late, and even with the moonlight, her complexion was not clearly visible.
"I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave."
With that, she hurried away, afraid of being discovered.
Watching her hasty and eager departure, Si Jian Ye instinctively reached up to touch his smooth, delicate face and murmured softly, "Why run when you see me? Is my handsome face that frightening?"
"King of the Underworld, the young lady has woken up!"
At this moment, A Xi rushed over from the backyard, stirring up a gust of wind around them.
Upon hearing that Si Xin Xin had woken up, Si Jian Ye could no longer contain his eagerness and moved forward rapidly.
In the room.
Si Xin Xin's large eyes were open, her spirits high, and she was looking around.
"Xin Xin, how are you feeling?"
Si Jian Ye strode into the room, his eyes fixed on the small figure within.