When Lu Xiaoru saw Chen Mu, she hurried over to him. Two days earlier, after Su Liu Cherou told her that Chen Mu was injured and needed treatment, she had stayed here waiting. She had no suspicions about his injury. When Chen Mu brought her here, she had already guessed that something must be wrong with him. Who would come to a hospital if nothing was wrong? And he had sought out a Senior Medical Card Adept, at that. But she knew her place well and never asked questions she should not ask. She simply behaved herself, playing with the little girl while she waited.
Now that Chen Mu had come out, she finally breathed a sigh of relief. Her life was in his hands. If anything happened to him, her own end would be no better.
Lu Xiaoru was knowledgeable and had a wealth of experience, having met all manner of people. Being reduced to a captive was nothing to celebrate. Fortunately, though, this young master of hers was fairly decent. As long as she did not defy him, she could not only live comfortably but reap considerable benefits as well. When it came to manipulating cards, few people were willing to offer guidance unless they were master and disciple.
She had spent this time studying the [Soundbind] card she possessed. Chen Mu had pointed out a path for her; how far she could travel along it would depend on her own effort and talent.
Although only a few days had passed, she could already feel her strength increasing.
People with complicated histories like hers were nothing if not practical. To her, nothing was more trustworthy than money and her own strength.
"If there are any developments, I'll contact you right away." Su Liu Cherou stood gracefully in the