Warmth slowly spread from her legs throughout her body. When Tantai Bingning awoke, she saw firelight flickering and smelled the fragrance of medicinal herbs.
She steadied herself and saw a man sitting beside the fire, holding an ancient book and reading it intently.
A simple rack had been set over the fire, with the kind of cast-iron pot used outdoors resting on it... The fragrance of herbs came from inside the pot.
"Li... Young Master Li?" Tantai Bingning stared at the peaceful scene in disbelief and instinctively asked, "Am I... dreaming?"
"Hello, Miss Tantai." He turned around, stored the ancient book inside a bracelet capable of holding items, then stirred the firewood. "I gathered some herbs nearby that can calm the mind and settle the spirit. The Spiritual Plants in the ruins are full of vital energy, so no special method is needed. Simply simmering them is enough to draw out their medicinal power."
Tantai Bingning opened and closed her mouth.
The Little Sage of Apricot Altar was currently ladling a bowl of steaming herbal broth for her. A gentle yet powerful man could always make people intoxicated. Take note: he has to be gentle, but he also has to be strong...
She instinctively thought of Huiye Bairen. For some reason, Huiye's image flashed through her mind at that moment.
Another important point: he has to be gentle, strong... and handsome!
"Can you manage it yourself?" Li Yu asked with a casual smile.
Tantai Bingning said weakly, "I... I feel completely powerless. Young Master Li, could you help me?"
Li Yu chuckled softly. "The broth is still hot. Wait until it cools a little before drinking it... This is a pill that replenishes vital energy. Take it first, then circulate your true power to dissolve it. I'll protect you while