Beika Boards the Ship

Early the next morning, Gu Ding knocked on Beika's door at the agreed time.

Beika opened the door. Gu Ding could see that his face was still filled with reluctance, and his mood was not much better than it had been the day before.

"We're ready to leave."

"I know. You go ahead first. I'll meet up with you at the port later." Beika nodded, his expression still indifferent.

Seeing him like this, Gu Ding hesitated for a moment before finally speaking. "Beika, I know you don't actually want to leave with us. I don't know what method Diliya used, but if you need it, I can go talk to her. As for Hake, we can think of another solution."

Beika stared at Gu Ding for a long while. He could detect whether someone was lying through abnormal fluctuations in the subtle magnetic field generated by bioelectric currents. Clearly, he had discovered that Gu Ding's words were not merely empty pleasantries.

"Thank you, but there's no need. I said I would leave with you, and that I would help you heal your companion. Besides, if you miss out on me, you may not have enough time to find another suitable healer."

Beika's words put Gu Ding somewhat at ease. Beika's state had just made him worry that he might not give his all in treating Hake. After all, he had not wanted to help in the first place and had only reluctantly agreed after being forced by Diliya. When someone was being forced, they might not put their heart into doing what they were supposed to do.

"All right, I'll be going first." After saying that, Gu Ding took a few strides forward. He arrived at the door of the room next to Beika's, and before he could knock, the