Several days later, a faint, almost imperceptible tension and worry still lingered in the air of the Duke Residence, like the calm after a storm, with undercurrents surging beneath.
Inside Chen Cong's room, the light was soft, yet the atmosphere was unusually warm and solemn.
Mu Lingyun was carefully helping him change his medicine, her movements gentle and practiced, while Xiao Yi assisted from the side.
After the medicine had been changed, Xiao Yi infused a large amount of Life Soul Power.
Her hands trembled slightly as the Power of Life flowed like a trickling stream, slowly entering Chen Cong's body.
Although Mu Lingyun also possessed the Life Attribute, compared with Xiao Yi's second-rank Life Force, her own Life Force was still slightly less effective.
Xiao Yi's Life Soul Power followed a specific route, like the warm sun of spring, gentle yet powerful, bringing clear relief to the injuries in Chen Cong's meridians.
Chen Menglin stood to the side, watching the scene with endless emotion. "Old Bookworm, with all those injuries of yours, it's a good thing sister-in-law Lingyun and Xiao Yi are here. Otherwise, this really would've been troublesome."
Chen Cong smiled. He leaned against the bed, his face a little pale, looking somewhat weak, but his eyes were still bright.
Mu Lingyun said modestly, "Brother Meng, you praise me too much. With Xiu Xin absent, I only have a bit of confidence because I listened to Chuxin and Yi Rong's suggestions."
"Brother Cong, you only just woke up, and your body is still weak. Today we'll just dredge and nourish your meridians first. We'll take it slowly. Don't rush."
Chen Menglin asked with concern, "Sister-in-law, how long will it take for his injuries to heal completely?"
Mu Lingyun thought for a moment, then answered seriously, "It mainly depends