"What do you mean? You don't want to save her anymore?"
Knowing this was his last lifeline, Ji Yicheng had planned to negotiate carefully with Fu Qian and secure as many guarantees as possible. He never expected Fu Qian to refuse so decisively.
"Do you know that she may look normal, but could become a complete idiot at any moment?"
His voice had grown noticeably hysterical.
"Don't get worked up."
Facing his roar, Fu Qian made a shushing gesture, then turned to Elina.
"How do you feel?"
"Very good. Very peaceful."
Elina wore a gentle smile.
"Cross feels the same."
"He hasn't been this energetic in a long time."
"I can see that."
Fu Qian nodded without showing his thoughts.
"Elina."
Cross looked at her, seeming deeply pained. But under the influence of the ruins, his voice remained calm.
The next moment, he turned to look at Fu Qian and Ji Yicheng.
"I don't trust either of you."
"Completely understandable. I wouldn't trust me, either."
Considering their history with Elina and the others, it hadn't exactly been pleasant. Strictly speaking, Cross's grave injuries and near loss of control had a great deal to do with Fu Qian.
As for Ji Yicheng, even if Cross couldn't recognize him, his current appearance would hardly inspire anyone's goodwill.
"I'll find a way to treat Elina myself."
"Once you leave this place, there's no guarantee you'll even be able to stand."
Fu Qian calmly punctured his boast.
"Are you sure you won't let him treat Elina?"
"She's suffered enough already."
Cross was silent for a long time, but in the end he shook his head.
"I promised her father I'd do everything in my power to protect her."
"I may not be the best judge of things, but having two dangerous people like