When Li Xuanxiao woke up, he found himself in a courtyard residence.
Bai Jing said, "Including this time, the debts between us are settled."
Li Xuanxiao froze, then rose to bow. "Thank..."
"Forget it."
Bai Jing gave Li Xuanxiao a complicated look.
Li Xuanxiao also noticed the Shushan Disciple Jade Token Bai Jing was idly turning in her hand, and his expression changed abruptly.
Sword light flashed, the blade's tip stopping at Li Xuanxiao's throat.
"Shushan Remnants!"
Li Xuanxiao stared blankly at Bai Jing, then closed his eyes.
Bai Jing's sword hand trembled slightly.
After a long while, she withdrew her hand.
"Shushan Remnants? Those are truly rare these days."
Li Xuanxiao gave a bitter smile. "I was only a disciple at a Shu Mountain branch for a few years. Who would have thought I would run into something like this? I had no choice but to flee everywhere."
"If that was the case, why didn't you seize the chance earlier to conceal your identity and join Xiangshan Academy?"
"I... I was afraid of dragging you down. Dragging Xiangshan Academy down with me."
"You are quite loyal and devoted."
Whether Bai Jing meant it sincerely or mockingly, no one could tell.
"This time, your injuries are even worse. New wounds piled atop old ones. Stay here and recuperate properly."
Bai Jing said.
Li Xuanxiao nodded. "Thank you, Miss Bai."
Bai Jing turned to leave, but when she reached the doorway, she suddenly stopped again.
"Tomorrow, I'll bring you some daily necessities. Don't worry about this place being discovered."
"All right."
Bai Jing's feelings were exceedingly complicated.
There was the joy of reunion, but also the shock and worry of discovering Li Xuanxiao's true identity.
Perhaps this was a relationship that should never have begun.
Yet Bai Jing could not quite