Flower Petal Rain

Feng Daiku spent an entire day setting Ma Wu's leg back in place. Though Ma Wu could not walk, he had not forgotten his cultivation.

Feng Daiku was deeply worried. "Fifth Son, don't move around. Let me handle it. Your leg tendons have only just been reattached, so you must be extremely careful."

After cultivating for two hours, Ma Wu rested briefly when one of his men came to report that Shen Rongqing had arrived to visit him.

Feng Daiku smiled faintly. "Another lovely confidante has come to dote on you."

Ma Wu shook his head. "I don't want to see her today."

Feng Daiku hooked a finger beneath Ma Wu's nose. "Don't overthink it. I'm not the jealous sort. You should see her too; perhaps you can sound her out. Just be careful, and don't injure your leg."

After Feng Daiku left, Ma Wu had someone invite Shen Rongqing inside.

Seeing Ma Wu lying in bed, Shen Rongqing asked worriedly, "Jun Yang, what happened?"

Ma Wu smiled. "How did you know something happened to me?"

"I only just heard."

Shen Rongqing did not think anything of it, but Ma Wu felt awkward. Since returning to Green Water City, he had never contacted Shen Rongqing. Why had she come so promptly?

This truly was not Shen Rongqing's fault. She was an important member of the Hand and Foot Alliance and a prominent figure in Pro State. Ma Wu had been carried off the train yesterday; she naturally had channels through which to learn such important news.

Shen Rongqing had come to visit Ma Wu with no ulterior motive, but Ma Wu now bore deep hostility toward He Jiaqing.

"Jun Yang, how exactly did your leg get hurt?"

Ma Wu smiled easily. "I've been busy these past two days and accidentally