Just Scolding Her

"Xie Tianxiao."

Xiao Yi Xian was slightly stunned. Then, with difficulty, she raised her bloodless arm and gently brushed his cheek from behind, as though familiarizing herself with the reality of his presence.

"You came. I used that thing."

She smiled softly. The icy coldness and killing intent from before had long vanished from her grayish-purple eyes, replaced only by a rare warmth and peace.

"The jade slip was meant for you to use. I wouldn't blame you for it. Look at you now, all battered like this. It hurts, doesn't it?"

Xie Tianxiao looked sideways at Xiao Yi Xian's utterly weakened face, his heart aching. He then took her cool, slender hand and sent streams of warmth into her body.

"I'm fine. I just used up too much strength. I'll be alright after resting a little."

As the pallor gradually faded from Xiao Yi Xian's face, she adjusted her disordered breathing slightly and shook her head.

"Idiot. You knew your constitution was special, yet you still love pushing yourself so hard. Who do you think you are?"

"If you don't take better care of your life, next time I'll lock you in a room and forbid you from going anywhere!"

Hearing her words, Xie Tianxiao immediately put on a stern face and scolded her.

The purple jade slip he had given her was indeed for saving her life, but that did not mean she had to wait until the very last moment to use it.

It had to be said that Xiao Yi Xian could be quite stubborn at times.

"Mm."

Feeling the traces of reproach in Xie Tianxiao's words, mixed with intense concern, Xiao Yi Xian nodded weakly. Tears unconsciously welled up in her eyes.

For some reason, she felt that all the hardships she had endured over