Putting It Down Myself

When You Su returned to the sect, Ji Lingruo had already been waiting at the entrance for a long time.

"Why did it take so long today? You didn't lose, did you?"

Ji Lingruo wore a close-fitting, snow-white thin skirt that outlined her graceful figure. Paired with her delicate features, she looked like a serene fairy. However, the girl's posture of crossing her arms and leaning against the door was extremely incongruous with her attire.

"Junior Sister doesn't trust me? But that Wu Cheng was indeed stronger than I thought." You Su chuckled, subconsciously tucking his injured foot away, trying to hide the wound. "He wanted to fight me so badly, and today he got his wish. He won't bother us again."

"That's good, at least you have some skill." Ji Lingruo's face broke into a confident smile. Although she had expected her Senior Brother to win the championship, this feeling of joy was not diminished by it.

Suddenly, she noticed that the hem of You Su's lower garment was tucked in very low, as if deliberately pulled down. She leaned her head over and discovered that the trouser legs beneath the hem were torn to shreds, with many bloody wounds.

Ji Lingruo's expression instantly turned furious. She anxiously asked, "How did you get so badly injured?" As she spoke, she quickly walked to You Su's side and leaned against him, supporting him.

You Su initially wanted to refuse. In fact, with his current mobility, he could walk independently. However, the girl's movements were not hesitant at all, and she unceremoniously hooked her arm under his armpit.

Feeling the full curve against his arm, You Su felt a bit awkward. As a blind person, his sense of touch was extremely sensitive. The more he tried to relax and not feel that softness, the more he felt that only that spot on his entire body had sensation.

When they had practiced Qi vận hành before, their contact had been even more intimate, but at least he could deceive himself with the excuse of proper teaching. Now, he couldn't find any words to trick his body into ignoring the alluring stimulation. Thus, he gently twisted his hand, wanting to break free, but the girl's keen senses detected it.

Ji Lingruo's pretty face was tinged with a faint blush. She mercilessly tightened her grip on You Su's arm as he tried to escape, feigning anger:

"Don't fidget, I'll help you back to lie down."

You Su had no choice but to obey.

Fine, fine, I'll consider this a perk for fighting so hard...

When they returned to the room, You Su was once again forcibly treated as a patient completely incapable of self-care by Ji Lingruo. He was unceremoniously pushed onto the bed to recline.

Ji Lingruo first brought in a basin of clean water, then picked up the bags of medicinal herbs You Su had brought back and began to examine them. They were all common herbs for stopping bleeding and clearing toxins. She then moved a stool to the side of You Su's bed and made to lift his leg.

"Junior Sister, what are you doing?" You Su quickly pulled his legs back, resembling a frightened little bride lying in bed, unsure of what new tricks her husband had in store.

"I'm applying medicine to you, hurry up! Don't be like a little girl." Ji Lingruo said impatiently with a look of disdain. After speaking, she reached out to grab You Su's leg again.

You Su quickly stopped her, "No need, Junior Sister, I can do it myself. It's not a big deal."

Unexpectedly, Ji Lingruo didn't argue with him. She directly smoothed the folds of her skirt along the smooth curve below her hips and sat down. Her legs were pressed tightly together, her two straight calves angled slightly at the same degree, their toes touching, her posture elegant and proper, like a pampered young lady from a noble family.

However, the girl's arrogant expression ruined her overall dignified demeanor. She slowly extended three fingers and threatened, "If you don't want me to get angry, then stretch your leg out yourself. I'll only count to three."

"Really, no need, Junior Sister. I can do it myself. How could your precious hands do such things?" You Su flattered.

"Three."

"Junior Sister, listen to me, the people at the pharmacy already treated me when I got the medicine. Why do it again?"

"Two."

"No, Junior Sister, that Immortal Master from Divine Mountain already gave me a spirit pill. If I go home any slower, the wound will heal on its own. Why would I need medicine?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Lingruo lowered her head and looked at the wound on You Su's calf. There was no trace of any medicine applied. She then retracted her second finger and said coldly:

"One."

As soon as she finished speaking, Ji Lingruo looked at the blood-stained, wounded leg that was already suspended in front of her abdomen, a smug smile rising to her lips. In her heart, she found it amusing that her Senior Brother was pretending so hard. He had already stretched it out, yet he was forcibly suspending it to avoid touching her.

She couldn't be bothered to tease You Su anymore. She reached out to place You Su's leg on her thigh. However, she didn't expect that this fellow You Su, despite his injured leg, still had so much strength. She pushed for a long time but couldn't move it down. She was almost amused to the point of anger. She didn't know what You Su was being so stubborn about, so she stopped exerting more force, withdrew her hand, and commanded:

"Put it down yourself."

You Su seemed to accept his fate and helplessly relaxed, placing his leg obediently on Ji Lingruo's thigh.

You Su had never seen it, but he had touched it. He knew that the girl's thigh was not thin. Through the thin, close-fitting silk, he could feel its round and firm fleshiness.

You Su naturally wanted to be closer to his Junior Sister, but the underlying worry about her situation prevented him from calmly accepting her affections. In his opinion, it was like letting someone who was sicker than you take care of you.

Moreover, he understood that Ji Lingruo's actions stemmed from guilt that he was working hard outside fighting while she could only wait at home. That was why she didn't rest during the day and waited for him to come back, wanting to do something for him. At this moment, he could only be thankful that his wound hadn't scabbed over yet, otherwise, his Junior Sister would probably have picked it off before applying medicine.

Feeling the girl carefully wiping his wound with a towel, You Su was touched, lamenting how fortunate he was to have such a good Junior Sister.

"Hey, this is a reward for you winning against that Wu Cheng, you know? There won't be such a good thing next time."

"Heh heh, naturally."

The night deepened.

Gu Yao walked out of the imposing gates of the Sky Guard Sect, with Qi Daodong and City Lord Liu accompanying him.

"Senior Brother Gu, we have now inspected all the sects in our Chuyun City. This Sky Guard Sect can be considered the face of our Chuyun City. Many talents from other cities are willing to travel far to cultivate here. I wonder if Senior Brother Gu is satisfied with today's inspection?" City Lord Liu asked, stroking his beard with a smile, probing Gu Yao's opinion on the affiliated sects.

Qi Daodong, standing beside him, also said obsequiously, "City Lord Liu flatters us. The Sky Guard Sect still has many shortcomings and is far from being 'the face.' We hope Immortal Master Gu will not hesitate to offer guidance."

Gu Yao also responded with a polite smile, "Sect Master Qi is too modest. Among cities of the same scale as Chuyun City, there are not many that have sects of the Sky Guard Sect's magnitude."

"Oh, right, the Mandarin Sword Sect where that You Su is located. We haven't visited it, have we?" Gu Yao asked doubtfully.

"That Mandarin Sword Sect is very dilapidated. Its Sect Master has been traveling for eight years and has not returned. There is only one disciple, You Su. To save Senior Brother Gu's time, I took the liberty of excluding these very small sects. I hope Senior Brother will not blame me," City Lord Liu replied apologetically.

"It's fine, I understand my junior brother's intentions. But since we said every sect would have a chance, we cannot go back on our word. I will go to that Sword Sect myself tomorrow. You don't need to accompany me."

With that, Gu Yao left them with his retreating back. Only City Lord Liu and Qi Daodong exchanged a meaningful glance.