Chapter 2355 - 2354: The Plan
Chapter 2355 - 2354: The Plan
The woman’s eyes on the sickbed were bright and intense, never leaving Ling Feng since he entered the room.
Ling Feng wasn’t sure what she meant by it and turned to look at Mu Wan’er: "Can she speak now?"
"She can!"
Mu Wan’er quickly moved to the bedside: "Mom, this is Ling, the Divine Doctor!"
"Hmm."
Shui Ying nodded, looking into Ling Feng’s eyes: "Wan’er told me, I owe my current state all to you."
"Luckily my medical skills were up to the task, it seems I didn’t disgrace my mission." Ling Feng said with a smile.
"Thank you, if I can walk again, you’ll be my benefactor and I will definitely repay you well in the future!" Shui Ying said.
"No need to be so polite."
Ling Feng thought to himself that Mu Wan’er had already shown her gratitude.
Of course, he couldn’t say that aloud, it would only lead to embarrassment, so after a smile, he stepped forward and said: "Miss Shui, shall we begin today’s treatment?"
"Okay!"
Shui Ying nodded.
This time, without Ling Feng’s help, with her own effort and Mu Wan’er’s assistance, she turned over on her own.
Ling Feng took out the medicinal powder, applied it to Shui Ying’s back, and started massaging.
The feeling this time was different from before; after all, she was awake. From the warmth of her skin and her red ears, it was clear she was still quite nervous and shy.
Perhaps, for a woman, being massaged by a man while lying like this might feel a bit uncomfortable?
Ling Feng thought to himself, wondering if she knew how he had treated her before.
If she knew that she hadn’t worn anything and he had seen everything back then, she probably would find it very hard to accept, right?
He wasn’t sure if Mu Wan’er had ever mentioned it to her.
But then he reconsidered, feeling Mu Wan’er probably wouldn’t have said it.
After all, such matters are quite embarrassing to discuss and would serve no purpose, only adding worries needlessly.
Tracing his fingers over Shui Ying’s smooth skin, Ling Feng mused that the woman was only about thirty-four or thirty-five years old. Though she looked a bit haggard before, once she recovered, she would certainly still be a stunning beauty.
It’s just a pity, somehow she chose someone like Mu Xi, quite a waste indeed.
Lost in thought, Ling Feng continued to massage Shui Ying’s back, letting time tick away, second by second.
After a while, once the medicinal effect was absorbed, Mu Wan’er helped her mother clear away the residue on her back, while Ling Feng stepped out to avoid them.
Just then, the door creaked, and Shui Lan came in.
As soon as she entered, she asked: "How is my sister?"
"Recovering well, you can go in and see for yourself." Ling Feng replied with a smile, without asking how she dealt with Mu Xi.
Shui Lan rushed into the inner room; at first, it was silent in there, then suddenly, only to be followed by her crying.
The sisters’ reunion brought out many suppressed emotions that needed to be released, which Ling Feng understood.
It wasn’t just about being reunited after a long time, but also about the grievances, the pains endured, and a mix of complicated emotions tangled together.
Knowing they might want to talk for a while, Ling Feng didn’t disturb them and stepped outside.
Once in the courtyard, he happened to see a man in black drop from the wall, and both were momentarily taken aback!
The man in black was a subordinate of Spring Water Hall, someone Ling Feng had dealt with earlier.
Seeing this person, Ling Feng puzzledly asked: "Why are you here?"
"Following the Hall Master’s order, all of us from the Spring Water Hall are here. We’ve already taken over the Mu Mansion!" the man replied.
Ling Feng was speechless hearing this. Shui Lan was surely playing a bit fast and loose!
Originally, she dared not act rashly, but his involvement seemed to have emboldened her!
Controlling the Second Layer would quickly spread this news, prompting the Dragon Clan to come out in force, leaving him with no choice but to act.
He couldn’t just stand by and watch Shui Lan and her people get slaughtered, could he?
Realizing this, Ling Feng sighed helplessly and then told the man: "Got it, make sure not to disturb this courtyard, check other places instead!"
"Alright!"
The man in black eagerly agreed, leaped back onto the wall, and vanished in a blink.
Ling Feng returned to his room, and as it was already getting dark, he lit a candle, lost in thought.
He had returned with his Space Ring and bracelet, also carrying the Jade Pendant, meaning all his power was fully restored. He could summon Jin Gang, Ghost Dragon, and Little Hei, Little Fei anytime to aid him, facing the Dragon Clan was no trouble now.
He still didn’t know where Ling Yao and Xiao Xiao were, and nor was he clear on Dragon Xiaoyu’s location.
Once he found her, he could begin operations.
Thinking it through, he had a preliminary plan in mind, but there was plenty of time, no rush. His thought was how to take Xuantian City, so he could bring out the Ling Family Army from the Dark Forest, effectively making the city his own.
Just then, the door creaked open and Mu Wan’er stood at the entrance; "My mother and aunt would like to see you."
"Finished talking?"
Ling Feng stood up with a smile.
"Yes! Thank you!"
Mu Wan’er’s eyes sparkled, whether from recent tears or some other reason was unclear.
Ling Feng smiled, walked out to the next room, and upon entering, saw Shui Ying already seated on a chair.
She looked in fairly good shape, though her eyes were slightly red, clearly from having cried for quite a while.
Though she couldn’t walk normally yet, the nerves in her legs were recovering and, with treatment tomorrow, they would fully heal.
But having been bedridden for so long, her nerves and muscles had atrophied somewhat. To run and jump like a normal person, she’d need some recovery time.
At present, both Shui Ying and Shui Lan had red eyes but seemed rather excited. As soon as Ling Feng entered, Shui Ying said: "Benefactor, I apologize for not kneeling before you to express our gratitude for your great favor, which I will remember for life!"
"Please, no need to say that, I was just doing what I ought to do!" Ling Feng replied with a smile.
"If you ever need help with anything, we will not hesitate to give our all!" Shui Lan said.
Ling Feng shook his head and chuckled: "Don’t say that, I don’t need you to do anything!"
"No, no, please let us know if you ever need any assistance!" Shui Lan insisted.
Ling Feng looked at her: "Aren’t you the one helping me now, turning it into me helping you?"
His meaning was clear—you’ve forced my hand by going ahead with your plan, dragging me into your course of action!
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