"Over the past several centuries, I have been fighting Kindly Father's severed limbs. Though it could not exactly be called a battle—it was more like a game of mutual maneuvering."
Ruan Yin spoke calmly, as if this were not her own story at all. "Unfortunately, damage to the seal allowed the power of Kindly Father's severed limbs to leak out. I ordered the Medical Department sealed off, but that put me at odds with its other nine families."
The woman's slender figure emerged from the [Suppression Site] and solemnly closed the door behind her. "What upset me somewhat was that the [family] I created myself also tried to oppose me. They believed I was a Tyrant, a demon who devoured people whole and never spat out their bones, someone who wanted to claim all power for herself. But I am clearly not that kind of person."
Zhou Zhi could even hear a note of grievance in Ruan Yin's voice.
The Holy Mistress of the Medical Department acting aggrieved like this—Ruan Yin really gave Zhou Zhi a strong sense of contrast.
"Fortunately... I am very good at regulating my emotions."
Ruan Yin took out an eyeglass case and put on her glasses, making her seem even more cool and beautiful. "They cannot affect me."
Ruan Yin's finger scratched lightly across Zhou Zhi's palm, carrying a hint of playfulness.
Zhou Zhi spoke as if nothing had happened. "Where are we going next?"
A faint smile appeared on Ruan Yin's face. "You decide... At Savior University, I am the principal. I can go to many forbidden places."
"However, I suspect you are not interested in that, so I want to take you to one of my laboratories."
"It is also my most important laboratory."
"I want you to see my research."
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