I, Lu Bu, Am a Dignified Man!

In a small river, Yun Yun lay unconscious in the water, her face pale and her delicate brows slightly furrowed. Her long black hair, gathered into a phoenix-shaped ornament, was somewhat disheveled, with a few loose strands clinging to her pretty face, making her look rather pitiful.

Washed by the river water, her white dress clung tightly to her skin, the hazy glimpse of flesh beneath it brimming with temptation. Her jade-like legs were long, fair, slender, and well-proportioned—simply exquisite.

Unfortunately, she wore a blue-gold inner armor over her upper body, covering her from waist to chest, leaving nothing to see.

Four bloody wounds were clearly visible on her chest. Blood slowly seeped through the inner armor, staining the river water around her a faint red.

"If I don't save her, she really will die." Lu Bu clicked his tongue and bent down to lift her up, one arm beneath her knees and the other behind her neck. At once, he felt the tender, smooth softness of her skin, like warm jade.

Lu Bu narrowed his eyes. The feel was genuinely excellent. Then the black wings on his back trembled lightly, carrying Yun Yun all the way back to his cave beneath the waterfall.

Hearing the commotion, Xiao Yan poked his head out and glanced over twice, but quickly retreated into his own cave. He could not be bothered with it; cultivating was more important!

Inside his cave, Lu Bu gently set Yun Yun down, letting her lean against the stone chair he had carved.

Looking at Yun Yun's unconscious, lovely form sprawled before him, Lu Bu stroked his chin and pondered for a moment. He slowly reached out, preparing to undo her clothing so he could treat her wounds more easily.

"A healer treats all patients as family. I, Lu Bu, am a dignified man—how could I be some lecherous fellow...?" Lu Bu muttered as he briefly examined her clothes and reached out to untie them.

But just as Lu Bu's hand was about to touch Yun Yun... she woke up!

Her eyes flew open, her gaze sharp and her bearing imposing. Then... there was no then. The instant she saw Lu Bu's face, a trace of surprise flashed through her fierce gaze before it quickly softened.

"Miss, your injuries are quite serious. If they are not treated in time, I fear there may be trouble later..." Lu Bu said with a slight smile, his refined, jade-like face revealing a scou— a warm and considerate smile.

"I originally intended to help you, but since you're awake, you can do it yourself." Lu Bu took out some wound medicine, gently placed it before her, then turned and left without the slightest hesitation.

In truth, it made no difference whether he left or not. Yun Yun had been struck head-on by the Purple Crystal Seal. Not only had her Dou Qi been temporarily sealed, but her meridians had been blocked as well.

Her blood and qi could not circulate, leaving her entire body limp and numb. Even moving a finger was difficult.

Yun Yun froze for a moment, her red lips pressing together. Though she did not know him, he seemed fairly decent for now.

"Th-thank you, sir," Yun Yun called softly. Lu Bu waved his hand to indicate that there was no need for thanks and continued walking slowly toward the cave entrance.

Before long, however, a soft cry came from behind him. "Sir, please wait..."

There was embarrassment in her voice, along with a hint of annoyance. Of course, her anger was not directed at Lu Bu, but at the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King. The seal was not difficult to break and would be undone in a few days, but... it was awkward.

Just as Lu Bu had expected, Yun Yun could not even move her fingers right now.

"What is it?" Lu Bu turned around, the gentle smile appearing on his face once more.

"I... I'm numb all over and cannot apply the medicine myself..." As she spoke, a flush rose over Yun Yun's pretty face.

Lu Bu's sword-like brows furrowed slightly. He took a deep breath and said,

"Miss, though a healer treats all patients as family, and as an alchemist I should heal the sick and save lives, but... the place where you are injured is too awkward. You should know that men and women must keep their distance."

As he spoke, the hand behind his back moved lightly, forming a hand seal. Immediately afterward, the clanging sounds of battle from the neighboring cave abruptly stopped in an eerie fashion.

Yun Yun's eye twitched. Of course she knew that, but... she could not move!

"How about this? I'll have someone else help you apply the medicine," Lu Bu said.

"Someone else? A woman..." Yun Yun was about to nod in agreement when Xiao Yan hurriedly rushed in from the neighboring cave.

"Brother Lu, why did this puppet suddenly stop moving?"

Seeing Xiao Yan barge in, Yun Yun's beautiful eyes widened. She looked at Xiao Yan's face, then thought, He can't be planning to have this person apply my medicine, can he?

"Little Yan, help her apply the medicine."

"No need, sir. You can do it!" Yun Yun said decisively, her tone smooth and without the slightest hesitation, as though she were not injured at all.

Xiao Yan looked at Yun Yun, then at Lu Bu. His face darkened as he flicked his sleeve and left.

Lu Bu rubbed his nose. I seem to have become a bad person...

"Alright." Seeing Yun Yun's eager gaze, Lu Bu nodded and walked toward her.

As Lu Bu approached step by step, Yun Yun's pretty face grew increasingly flushed. Her wound was right at the front of her chest...

Before the thought could fade, the scent of the man washed over her. Yun Yun's beautiful eyes slowly closed, her long lashes trembling lightly. The next moment, she felt the fabric at her chest move...

"Mm..."

In the neighboring cave, Xiao Yan's face was red as a date as he desperately swung the Mysterious Heavy Ruler in his hand, battling the rune puppet. Though he knew Lu Bu had been behind what happened earlier, it had nothing to do with him.

She was only a woman. It was not as if he had none. Xun'er was far better than any of these mediocre beauties. Having Xun'er alone was enough for him!

Meanwhile, Lu Bu casually tidied up the medicine bottles and emerged from his cave looking thoroughly satisfied. He had to admit, this older sister... was truly supple!

Ahem...

Lu Bu looked at his hands and made up his mind. For the next few days, he absolutely would not wash them!

Inside the cave, after a brief rest, Yun Yun regained the ability to move. She grabbed the clothes draped over her body and put them on, only for Lu Bu's unique scent to rush at her. Her face could not help but redden.

"Did that guy give me clothes with his original scent... clothes he hadn't washed?" Yun Yun gritted her silver teeth and cursed in a trembling voice.

Though she muttered to herself, she quickly put on her inner armor and outer clothes. It was not just her and Lu Bu here; there was another person as well.

"Sigh, I cultivated alone for thirty years, only to be... by someone..." Yun Yun let out a long sigh.

Before long, Yun Yun had finished dressing. Lu Bu returned to the cave and could not help but stare blankly the moment he saw her.

Yun Yun was already stunningly beautiful, with a noble and graceful temperament. Now that she had changed into men's clothes, she looked dashing and valiant, carrying herself with extraordinary poise.

Taking out some meat from his Ring, Lu Bu began lighting a fire to roast it. Starting a fire in a sealed cave was not advisable, since it could easily cause carbon monoxide poisoning and required ventilation, but... this was a fantasy world. Ordinary poisons could not harm either of them in the slightest, let alone carbon monoxide.

As he worked, Lu Bu asked, "What should I call you?"

While treating her injuries earlier, Lu Bu had revealed his own name, but Yun Yun had kept her eyes shut and gritted her teeth the entire time, even her neck turning red.

"My name is Yun... Yun Zhi." Yun Yun hesitated slightly before giving a false name.

"Oh, Sister Yun Zhi."

Lu Bu handed her a piece of roasted meat. After considering it, he decided to play the fool. Exposing Yun Yun would bring him no benefit and might instead provoke her dislike.

A faint blush flashed across Yun Yun's pretty face, but she quickly calmed down and reluctantly accepted the somewhat intimate form of address.

She raised her jade-like hand, accepted the roasted meat Lu Bu offered, and began nibbling on it gently. She was hungry as well.

"How are Sister Yun Zhi's injuries?" Lu Bu glanced at her chest.

"Y-you... where are you looking?" Yun Yun immediately became furious. This libertine!

"Do you think I'm that kind of lecherous man?" Lu Bu straightened his back, looking utterly righteous as he declared sternly,

"I am an alchemist. A healer treats all patients as family. Isn't it only natural to care about an injured person?"

"Oh..." Yun Yun's guilty face reddened. Had she judged a gentleman by her own petty standards?

Thinking about it carefully, that seemed true. Lu Bu had maintained a serious expression throughout the treatment, and his eyes had not wandered even once. No matter how she looked at it, he did not seem like a lecherous man.

Lu Bu glanced at her and inwardly breathed a sigh of relief.

Yun Yun had undergone a sudden upheaval and was emotionally unsettled, giving him a chance to take advantage of her vulnerability. If it had been her usual aloof self, he would not have had the slightest opportunity.

"My external wounds are no longer a problem, but the seal will take several days to break." At this point, Yun Yun's curved willow brows furrowed. She had not expected the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King to possess a sealing skill, and it had caught her completely off guard.

"Alright." Lu Bu nodded. "Try not to go outside during this time. Magical beasts have keen noses, and it could bring unnecessary trouble."

"Oh, I understand..." Yun Yun nibbled on the roasted meat, a blush flashing across her fair, tender face. Did that mean they would have to live together here?