"This kind of thing, I... it's my first time too." Her long lashes trembled slightly as the silver-haired little girl closed her eyes, as if she had resigned herself to her fate.
"What a coincidence, it's my first time too!" Fang Xuan said.
"I'm a little nervous!"
"Don't be afraid, I'm a professional!"
"Ah! It hurts!"
"Shh~"
Fang Xuan held a fruit knife and ruthlessly cut a wound into Ye Lingling's slightly chubby little hand. Crimson droplets of blood slowly welled up, filling her palm.
Throughout the process, the silver-haired little girl was in so much pain that tears splashed from her eyes. She looked utterly pitiful.
"Come on, it's just a little cut. Do you have to cry this hard?"
After fussing around for ages, he had only cut one of Ye Lingling's fingers. Fang Xuan was somewhat speechless. The little girl was bawling her eyes out, and he really did feel a little softhearted.
He had originally wanted to chop off one of her hands directly, just to see whether it would grow back.
But seeing Ye Lingling cry so hard, he truly could not bring himself to do it. He only made a light cut, a wound about one centimeter long that did not even reach the bone.
"I'm far too merciful."
Fang Xuan shook his head and sighed, often troubled by his own kindness.
"Why don't you cut your own finger?!" Ye Lingling asked resentfully.
"Because it hurts!"
Fang Xuan said, "Besides, only an idiot would cut their own finger!"
"Then... does cutting someone else's hand not hurt..."
"Anyway, I'm not the one who hurts."
This quiet little girl, Ye Lingling, was perfect as a lab rat. Fang Xuan wanted to use her to test the healing ability of the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul he had just obtained.
A snow-white begonia flower floated quietly within him. Its crystal-clear petals radiated holy light, complementing the proud Ice Phoenix beside it and forming a beautiful, tranquil scene.
As Soul Power slowly flowed into it, the Nine Heart Begonia seemed to come alive and began to bloom gracefully. Waves of life-filled energy passed through his body and rapidly flowed into the blade.
Moonlight-like Sacred Radiance lit up the Shadowless Blade as it lightly swept through the air. Countless snow-white petals fluttered out, swaying gently in a sacred and beautiful sight.
Blade of Healing!
A white petal landed on Ye Lingling's injured finger and immediately transformed into a streak of light that merged into the wound. Then, something miraculous happened. The one-centimeter-long wound rapidly healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Before long, it had healed completely.
"Th-this is... what? Is this your Soul Skill? Why does it look so much like my Nine Heart Begonia!"
Ye Lingling stared blankly, her ice-blue eyes filled with astonishment. The wound on her hand had healed so quickly. It was an unbelievable healing ability, somewhat similar to her Nine Heart Begonia.
A knife could heal wounds?
That was simply too inconceivable.
The silver-haired little girl was utterly baffled, unable to understand what this big bad wolf had done.
"Not telling you!"
Fang Xuan was delighted inside and quite satisfied with the healing power of the Blade of Healing. After thinking it over, he felt that what had happened today needed to be kept secret.
So he suddenly put on a stern face and viciously threatened the little girl. "Remember, you're not allowed to tell anyone about what happened today. Otherwise, be careful, or I'll find some deserted place... and cut you again."
"No, I'll go back and tell the teacher. I'll expose your secret and reveal your evil deeds!" Ye Lingling seemed to have finally found a chance to strike back at Fang Xuan. Her little mouth beneath the black veil pouted slightly.
"Uh..."
Fang Xuan froze. He had not expected the silver-haired little girl to be so oblivious to the situation. It seemed necessary to let her know that the bigger fist made the rules.
He reached out with both hands, grabbed Ye Lingling's cheeks, and pulled hard to both sides. Even through that layer of black gauze, he could feel the astonishing softness of the girl's cheeks.
"I... won't... submit! Unless... unless..."
Ye Lingling's muffled words came from beneath the veil.
"Unless? Unless what? What will it take for you to keep my secret?" Fang Xuan perked up. He had not expected this little tool girl to dare make demands of him.
"Unless you treat me to a meal!" Ye Lingling said.
A meal...
Fang Xuan thought seriously for a while, then nodded. "Fine, I can treat you to a meal!"
Ye Lingling's eyes curved into crescents. Through the semi-transparent black veil, the bright smile on the girl's face could vaguely be seen.
"But you have to pay for it. Is that okay?"
Ye Lingling froze, and her smile instantly stiffened. She was immediately unhappy.
It was not that Fang Xuan was stingy. He truly had no money left on him.
Heaven Dou Royal Academy had an extremely high cost of living, and prices were outrageously expensive. The cost of one meal here was almost equivalent to a common civilian's living expenses for an entire month outside.
Most students here were princes and nobles of the Royal Family, young masters and ladies from sects, or at the very least, rich second-generation heirs with vast family fortunes. Naturally, they did not need to worry about spending money. They could peacefully fatten themselves up at the academy, each growing fair and plump.
But Fang Xuan was different. He was alone, with no one to rely on, and poor as could be!
Over the past year, he had nearly spent all his savings. There was barely any food left in the house. Lately, he had been considering going outside to do some slicing-and-dicing work to earn a little extra money.
So how could he possibly have the money to treat this little girl to a meal?
"Hey, I've already compromised. Don't push your luck."
Fang Xuan glared at Ye Lingling viciously and ground his teeth. "I'll treat, and you'll pay. Is that okay? If not, I'll dig a hole right here and bury you like a radish!"
"Mm..."
Ye Lingling was unwilling in every possible way. After frowning and thinking for a while, she nodded reluctantly. "Fine, I'll treat!"
"Ahem, don't get it wrong. I'm the one treating you." Fang Xuan coughed lightly and reminded her, "You're just a heartless ATM responsible for withdrawing money!"
The many ways to use a silver-haired little girl.
1. Copy Martial Soul.
2. Lab rat.
3. ATM.
4. ???
More still under research...
"What's the difference?!" Ye Lingling shot Fang Xuan an irritated glare.
"Of course there's a difference. The goodwill of treating goes to me, while the money spent goes to you. The two are worlds apart, so they can't be lumped together!" Fang Xuan said righteously.
"..."
Hearing such brazen sophistry, Ye Lingling felt her worldview completely refreshed. When shamelessness reached a certain level, it really could transform someone into a refined gentleman.
Then she asked, "By the way, what is an ATM?"
Fang Xuan said, "An automatic vault with no feelings~"
Ye Lingling: "???"
"Alright, alright, I'll treat you to a meal now. Let's go!"
Fang Xuan raised a hand and rubbed the silver-haired little girl's head. With a faint smile, he led her out of the small courtyard.
The two walked side by side down the street at an unhurried pace, circling around the garden, passing through the main campus, and heading toward the restaurant in the central district.
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