Hoping Mu Bai would come to save her was no longer an option. Seeing the palm about to strike, already feeling its fierce wind against her back, Hu Meier steeled herself and could only stake everything on a fight to the death. Only then did Mu Bai's swiftly approaching figure appear not far away.
Seeing the newcomer's formidable presence, the Man in Green's expression darkened considerably. He decisively abandoned Hu Meier, turned, and hurried away.
Mu Bai came flying over at speed. Tears welled at the corners of Hu Meier's eyes, and her body went limp as she collapsed into his arms. Seeing how severely she was injured, Mu Bai did not continue pursuing the Man in Green. Instead, he first found a secluded place and poured an unending stream of vitality into her.
Hu Meier remained unconscious. Unable to stand by and watch this fox woman die, Mu Bai could only use the wood-attribute essence he cultivated to heal the several bloody gashes across her body and her shattered internal organs.
Several days later, Hu Meier's injuries had gradually improved. She opened her eyes to see Mu Bai sitting cross-legged beside her.
"Why did you save me?"
"Because you're mine."
Hearing Mu Bai say, "You're mine," Hu Meier froze for a moment, then revealed a seductive expression.
"Aren't you afraid I'll kill you for revenge?"
"If you have the ability, I'll be ready whenever you are."
"You!"
Hu Meier's anger aggravated the wound on her chest, and blood immediately seeped through the bandages.
"Were you the one who cleaned my wounds?"
"I had my eyes closed..."
Even Mu Bai did not believe his own words. He could only close his eyes to avoid looking at Hu Meier. He had also been too embarrassed to guide his essence into her