Jiang Miaomiao rushed forward before Bai Yueguang could faint again, grabbed him by the collar with one hand, and readied the other to deliver a couple of slaps across his face.
She was simply concerned about her companion, absolutely not settling a private grudge under the guise of duty.
Bai Yueguang twitched in fright and opened his eyes, feigning weakness as he said, "Ah, what are you doing here?"
Jiang Miaomiao stroked Bai Yueguang's head soothingly. Watching her, Ning Xiang wondered how that was any different from petting a dog. Jiang Miaomiao spoke gently. "You're awake? You weren't breathing just now, so Senior Sister and I were about to bury you."
Bai Yueguang: Why does everything you say sound so full of disappointment?
But Jiang Miaomiao's actions had given Ning Xiang an idea, and she turned toward Lu Qingchen.
You bastard, let me introduce you to my mighty slap!
Ning Xiang had just raised her hand, ready to slap him hard, when Lu Qingchen woke in the nick of time. He seized her wrist and pulled, drawing her forward until she nearly fell into his arms.
She remained stunned for several seconds before hurriedly straightening up.
"Master, you're finally awake! I thought you would never wake up again!"
Lu Qingchen: Couldn't you wish something better for your master?
He tried to get up, only to discover that he was firmly bound. Stranger still, he couldn't use his spiritual power.
Ning Xiang tried to undo his restraints. Wonderful. She was equally helpless.
"I was sleeping perfectly peacefully, then ended up in this godforsaken place. How did you all get dragged here?"
Bai Yueguang said, "It's a long story. I was with Junior Sister Zhou and Junior Sister Wen..."
Ning Xiang and Jiang Miaomiao both shot him a look of disgust.
"What