By that afternoon, Liu Qing had relieved himself several more times and found that the color had returned to normal, so he went for another blood gas test. The results were clear: the toxins in his body were gone. Cynthia was fine as well, and both were cleared for discharge. The police had probably received word too, as they did not interfere with Liu Qing and Cynthia leaving the hospital. Although Nando had also been given a clean bill of health, he was still required to visit the police station.
"Free at last!" In the ward, Liu Qing looked at the discharge summary in his hand and broke into a smile. Turning to Cynthia, who was smiling too, he asked, "Nana, where should we go have fun next?"
"Let's go..." Cynthia thought for a moment and was about to answer when she suddenly stopped. She and Liu Qing both looked toward an empty spot in the room, their expressions wary.
With a low hum, a ripple spread through the air, shimmering with light as white rose petals scattered. At the sight, Liu Qing and Cynthia exchanged wry smiles and lowered their guard.
"Miss Cynthia, please forgive my unannounced arrival! Although I would rather not use my Psychic power to Teleport, the police left me no choice!" Caitlin stepped gracefully out of the spatial opening. She wore a tall princess crown, and her long, light-brown hair reached her legs, with butterfly clips securing the locks on either side. Draped in sheer pink silk, she stood with an air of bashfulness, her gentle voice filled with apology.
"Caitlin! Uh..." Cynthia's excitement abruptly froze at the sight of the man who appeared behind Caitlin.
The change in Cynthia's expression did not escape Liu Qing. He, too, looked at the man following Caitlin. The