I Picked Up a Beauty

Bai Ying picked up Shui Bing'er and placed her directly on the bed.

Xiao Wu looked at Shui Bing'er in her current state and could not help asking worriedly, "Brother, is she still alive?"

Ning Rongrong was somewhat worried. Shui Bing'er was covered in wounds.

"She couldn't be dead, could she?"

Bai Ying reached out to feel her pulse and discovered that she still had a breath left in her.

Bai Ying said, "She still has a breath left, but she's extremely weak. She must be treated immediately."

Rongrong released the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda to treat her.

After hearing this, Ning Rongrong immediately released her Martial Soul: one, Strength; two, Restraint; three, Soul.

Three rays of light instantly enveloped Shui Bing'er's entire body.

After an unknown amount of time, Shui Bing'er's complexion gradually regained a hint of color, and her breathing became steadier. Fine beads of sweat appeared on Ning Rongrong's forehead, but she did not stop, continuing to focus on maintaining the treatment.

"All right, Rongrong. Go rest for now. Leave the rest to me."

Ning Rongrong withdrew the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda.

"Xiao Wu, take Rongrong back to rest! She's expended too much Soul Power and must rest as soon as possible."

Xiao Wu nodded and said, "All right, Brother. How confident are you that you can save her?"

"That's hard to say. She's extremely weak now. Even with the help of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, recovering will depend on her own strength. All I can do is try my best!"

"All right, you two go out first. Leave the rest to me."

After the two girls left, Bai Ying turned his gaze toward the weakened Shui Bing'er on the bed.

Xiao Wu gave Bai Ying a strange look. She took a deep breath and said, "Brother, it's already improper for a single man and woman to be alone in the same room. Don't do anything bad."

"Damn it, what do you take me for? I can tell right from wrong. She's practically dying right now. Even if I wanted to do anything, I'd have to wait until she recovered first!"

"Wait, am I really that kind of person?"

Xiao Wu gave him a flat look. "Aren't you?"

"You're just a lecher!"

"Fine, fine, stop teasing me. If I don't act now, she'll really die. Hurry up and go out."

After driving the two girls away, Bai Ying gently helped Shui Bing'er up.

Her body was as light as a feather, fragile as if it might shatter at the slightest touch.

He carefully began to remove the damaged clothing from Shui Bing'er's body. The clothes had already stuck to her wounds, leaving behind one shocking mark after another. Every movement Bai Ying made was gentle and cautious, as if afraid of causing her the slightest additional pain.

As he arranged her clothing, Shui Bing'er occasionally let out faint moans, her brows tightly furrowed as if she were enduring tremendous pain. Yet she never woke, remaining immersed in that deep and tormented dream.

When Bai Ying finally removed all of Shui Bing'er's clothing, the sight before him was heartbreaking. Her skin should have been as fair as jade, but now it was dyed crimson with blood, and wounds covered her entire body.

"See no evil, see no evil. I'm not taking advantage of you. I have to do this to treat your wounds. See no evil."

"When you wake up, you can't blame me. I'm doing this to save you."

Bai Ying took several deep breaths, as if making a momentous decision. His palm trembled slightly as he took several Immortal Grade Medicinal Herbs glowing with a faint light from his Storage Soul Tool.

He carefully chopped the medicinal herbs into pieces, then poured them into a huge wooden tub. As hot water was added, the fragrance of the herbs grew richer, filling the entire room with a refreshing scent.

Bai Ying gently placed Shui Bing'er into the tub, ensuring that her body was completely immersed in the medicinal water.

At that moment, Shui Bing'er's skin seemed to merge with the medicinal water. Her wounds began healing at a visible speed, and a hint of color gradually returned to her pale face.

Bai Ying watched Shui Bing'er nervously, afraid that something might go wrong.

If I fail to save her, I'll suffer a huge loss.

Shui Bing'er slowly opened her eyes. The first things she saw were a hazy cloud of steam and a blurry figure. She felt as though she were wrapped in warm mist, comfortable and peaceful.

As her vision gradually cleared, she saw a handsome face. A pair of deep eyes was watching her with concern.

"You're finally awake." Bai Ying felt utterly helpless. If she had really died, then those few Immortal Herbs of his would truly have gone to waste. Wouldn't that have been a huge loss?

This person looks like she should be from a wealthy family. Since she's alive, those Immortal Herbs weren't wasted. I can make her pay dearly once.

If she doesn't mind, marrying her wouldn't be out of the question.

Bai Ying thought silently to himself.

Shui Bing'er was slightly stunned, and an inexplicable feeling welled up in her heart. She had never seen such a handsome man. His deep gaze and gentle voice made her heart race, and her cheeks grew slightly warm.

"I... where am I?" Shui Bing'er's voice trembled slightly. She tried to sit up, only to discover that her body was still weak and powerless.

Shui Bing'er suddenly realized that she was in a bathing tub. Then she abruptly noticed something—where were her clothes?

She was currently naked. Didn't that mean this man had seen her body?

Shui Bing'er's heart pounded violently, as if it were about to leap out of her chest. She could not believe that she was naked in front of an unfamiliar man. The embarrassment and awkwardness left her at a loss. She gripped the edge of the wooden tub tightly, as if that were the only way to steady her trembling body.

Seeing Shui Bing'er's bashful appearance, Bai Ying could not help feeling a ripple in his heart. He had never seen such a bashful woman. Her innocent shyness stirred his heart.

He took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound calmer.

"Miss, don't worry. I didn't mean to look at your body. Your wounds were severe, and I had to treat them, so I..."

"My clothes... where did my clothes go?" Her voice carried a faint tremble, and both hands gripped the edge of the tub tightly, as if searching for something to support her.

"Your clothes were ruined. When I rescued you, most of the fragments were stuck to your wounds, so I removed them."

"What!" Shui Bing'er cried out, a nameless fear surging through her heart. She felt as if she had been stripped naked and exposed before everyone. The helplessness and shame nearly made her cry.

However, at that moment, Bai Ying suddenly reached into his Storage Soul Tool and took out a loose white robe, gently draping it over Shui Bing'er.

His movements were gentle and considerate, as if afraid of startling a frightened bird.

"This is my robe. Put it on for now." Bai Ying's voice was filled with gentleness and concern, seemingly capable of soothing the fear and unease in Shui Bing'er's heart.

Shui Bing'er froze. She looked up at Bai Ying, her eyes filled with gratitude and surprise. She had not expected this man to be so attentive and considerate, which slightly eased her embarrassment and shyness.

She spoke bashfully, her voice trembling faintly. "Thank you."

Bai Ying coughed lightly. "It's nothing, miss. What's your name?"

Shui Bing'er looked up at Bai Ying, surprise flashing through her eyes. She had not expected him to ask her name so considerately. She lightly bit her lip and replied, "My name is Shui Bing'er. I'm from Skywater Academy."

"Skywater Academy? Wait, Shui Bing'er... In the original Douluo story, after Shui Bing'er lost to Tang San, she developed admiration for him, which eventually even turned into love. However, she kept those feelings buried in her heart and never confessed them to Tang San. At the end of the Douluo novel, she supported Shui Bing'er and the Heaven Dou Empire in resisting the Spirit Hall Empire."

She's definitely an enemy. I can't believe I ran into her here.

When Shui Bing'er saw that the man before her did not speak, she grew somewhat nervous. Her hands tightened around the hem of the white robe, and her voice carried a trace of shyness. "May I ask who you are?"

Bai Ying came back to his senses. Only then did he feel awkward. He swallowed and said, "My name is Bai Ying. I'm from Spirit Hall, and I'm the Spirit Hall Holy Son. I'm traveling the continent to gain experience. I originally planned to return to Spirit Hall today, but I never expected to save you."

"The Spirit Hall Holy Son? I never thought the person who saved me would be the Holy Son. Thank you for saving me, Your Highness."

"It's nothing. It was just a small matter."

I have to say, Shui Bing'er is truly beautiful. Although she can't compare with Xiao Wu, each of them has her own beauty.

Bai Ying stared at her, completely unable to look away.

Shui Bing'er sat in the bathing tub with the white robe draped lightly over her body. Although it covered most of her skin, it still faintly revealed her perfect curves. Her blue hair fell over her back like stars in the night sky, shimmering with captivating light.

Her fair skin reflected the lamplight with a crystalline beauty that made one unable to resist wanting to explore further.

Bai Ying's gaze slowly slid from Shui Bing'er's face to her exposed shoulder. He froze slightly as an inexplicable impulse surged through him.

He quickly looked away, took a deep breath, and tried to calm himself.

"Stay calm. I absolutely have to stay calm." Shui Bing'er naturally noticed Bai Ying's gaze as well, and she swallowed.

Being watched so intently, Shui Bing'er surprisingly did not feel the slightest bit offended. Instead, she felt shy and happy.

What's happening to me? Why am I feeling this way? What exactly is going on?

Bai Ying, however, was plotting inwardly.

She's unbelievably beautiful. I finally understand why the ancient emperors became so enamored that they forgot all about returning home. There's always someone more beautiful, never the most beautiful. Someone like this must be brought under my command. Fortunately, I've read plenty of novels and know exactly how to win her over.