Idiot, Don't You Even Dare Steal a Kiss?

"This idiot... after staring for so long, he still doesn't dare steal a kiss?"

Ma Xiaotao's eyelids twitched slightly. She was a little speechless.

She had actually been awake for several minutes already and could sense that Ye Chen was beside her.

But Ye Chen had only been playing with her hand. He did not even dare steal a kiss. What a disappointment...

Finally, Ma Xiaotao could not take it anymore. She lightly moved her fingers and slowly opened her eyes.

"Sister Xiaotao, you're awake! How are you feeling?" Seeing that Ma Xiaotao had awakened, Ye Chen hurriedly asked with concern.

"Mm, I'm fine..." Ma Xiaotao raised her eyes and gave Ye Chen a faint smile.

For some reason, Ye Chen felt that there was a trace of resentment in the way Ma Xiaotao looked at him.

"It's good that you're okay." Ye Chen breathed a sigh of relief. Perhaps it was just an illusion.

"By the way, why have my clothes been changed?"

Ma Xiaotao quickly noticed her condition. She was wearing only a hospital gown, with nothing underneath. It felt rather breezy, so clearly...

"Mm, I changed them."

Ye Chen said it with a perfectly serious expression.

Ma Xiaotao: ...

"W-W... how could you..."

Ma Xiaotao's face flushed red as she immediately pulled the blanket over her head.

Wuwuwu... this guy is actually so improper... Wuwuwu, he must have seen everything... No, he has to take responsibility for me...

Ma Xiaotao's heart pounded wildly, yet she inexplicably was not angry. She only felt a little embarrassed, along with a hint of joy that she did not know where had come from...

Besides, Ye Chen had saved her before she lost consciousness. Consider it a little benefit for him...

"Uh, Sister Xiaotao, I was joking. Senior Sister Ling changed them for you." Seeing Ma Xiaotao like this, Ye Chen stopped joking and hurriedly explained.

"What did you say?"

Ma Xiaotao suddenly sprang out from beneath the blanket and glared angrily at Ye Chen.

She had not been angry just now, but now she was somewhat angry.

Idiot Ye Chen! He didn't even seize such a good opportunity! Damn it, he's so stupid!

"Uh... Senior Sister Ling changed them for you. I really didn't look." Naturally unaware of Ma Xiaotao's thoughts, Ye Chen assumed she was angry over that and hurriedly explained again.

"Hmph!"

Ma Xiaotao rolled her eyes at Ye Chen and snorted before curling back beneath the blanket with her back to him. She was clearly feeling a little depressed and disappointed.

What was the use of Ling Luochen changing her clothes? That scammer might even have secretly grabbed a feel or two.

It would have been better to let Ye Chen do it. That could have improved the relationship between them...

What a pity...

"Uh..." Ye Chen scratched his head. He truly could not figure out Ma Xiaotao's thoughts. How did her expression change so suddenly?

However, he did not dwell on it. Instead, he condensed a Seed of Life, then gently patted Ma Xiaotao's shoulder. "Sister Xiaotao, it's time to take your medicine."

"Mm... no need. I'm almost fully recovered. Once we're back, I can just find a healing-type Soul Master to treat me." Ma Xiaotao lightly waved her hand.

For internal and external injuries like these, a healing-type Soul Master's Soul Skill was far better than any miraculous pill or precious medicine.

Only for hidden injuries that were difficult to heal did medicine work better than Soul Skills.

She knew her own injuries well. They were merely superficial wounds. The healing-type Soul Masters here were not skilled enough, so returning to Shrek Academy would be enough.

"Sister Xiaotao, this is a life-saving medicine my family gave me. Its effects are very good."

Ye Chen explained helplessly.

"Mm?"

Only then did Ma Xiaotao turn her head, and she saw the emerald-green pill in Ye Chen's hand.

The pill was only the size of a grain of rice, yet it emitted a soft green glow and brimmed with vitality. Even from a single glance, Ma Xiaotao felt her injuries recovering faster.

Her eye for such things was naturally keen. At a glance, she could tell that this pill was extraordinary. It was absolutely a top-tier precious medicine!

Although most healing pills were far inferior to a healing-type Soul Master's Soul Skills, some pills refined from extremely rare heavenly treasures could not only rival powerful healing-type Soul Masters, but also provide enormous benefits to a Soul Master's body.

Clearly, Ye Chen's pill belonged to the latter category!

Although Ye Chen came from a medical family, Ma Xiaotao was certain that this life-saving pill was exceptionally precious even within his family.

"No, I'm almost recovered already. Giving this pill to me would be too wasteful." Ma Xiaotao hurriedly waved her hand and pushed the Seed of Life in Ye Chen's hand back toward him.

"It's not precious. I still have several hundred of these pills~" Ye Chen said casually.

"Huh? Several hundred??"

Ma Xiaotao opened her mouth, somewhat dumbfounded.

Were life-saving pills so cheap now?

Good chance!

Seeing this, Ye Chen directly stuffed the pill in his hand into Ma Xiaotao's mouth.

The power of life melted as soon as it entered her mouth, instantly bursting forth within Ma Xiaotao and transforming into pure life energy that immediately began nourishing her body.

Although the skin on Ma Xiaotao's back had completely recovered, a large amount of flesh beneath it was missing, and it would have required considerable time to recuperate.

Yet now, nourished by that powerful life force, the depression in Ma Xiaotao's back visibly filled out.

In just over ten seconds, the injuries on Ma Xiaotao's back had completely recovered. Her skin even seemed more lustrous and healthier than before.

"Mm... This!!!"

Ma Xiaotao's beautiful eyes widened instantly. She clearly had not expected Ye Chen's pill to be so effective!

Such powerful healing energy could probably rival the full-strength treatment of a Soul Sage-level healing-type Soul Master!

After all, she was a Soul Emperor. The same injuries would be more difficult to treat for her, yet Ye Chen's pill had not only completely healed her wounds, but even made her body seem a few years younger and more vigorous.

"Sister Xiaotao, how do you feel?" Noticing Ma Xiaotao's expression, Ye Chen hurriedly asked.

He also wanted to know the efficacy of this Seed of Life. It would make it easier for him to establish a standard in the future, injecting different amounts of lifespan according to the severity of an injury to avoid waste.

"You idiot!!"

Ma Xiaotao suddenly raised her head to look at Ye Chen, then grabbed him and pinned him beneath her, ruthlessly kneading him. "Are you trying to get yourself killed? How could you waste such a precious pill like this!"

Ma Xiaotao fiercely kneaded Ye Chen's face, clearly furious.

She was not stupid. A pill of this grade was absolutely among the finest of the finest. How could he possibly have several hundred of them!

This had to be a life-saving medicine given to Ye Chen by an elder of his family. Without a healing-type Soul Master around, this kind of pill was practically a second life. Ye Chen could have at most one or two of them.

Yet Ye Chen had given such a precious pill to her without the slightest hesitation...

As Ma Xiaotao spoke, she began crying despite herself...

She was clearly deeply moved.

"Sister Xiaotao, why are you crying~"

Ye Chen grinned and reached out to gently wipe the tears from the corners of Ma Xiaotao's eyes.

Ma Xiaotao was already wearing only a hospital gown, but perhaps it was too small. Several buttons across her chest had popped open.

From Ye Chen's gentlemanly angle...

It was basically all in full view.