The Witch Doctor outside gently knocked on the door. Yue Hongling turned her head, leaned closer, and whispered in a low voice, "He could hear what we just said."

Sisi's eyes widened, and her cheeks flushed instantly, "You, you you..."

"Heh..." Yue Hongling pinched her face, "You dress up to trick me, can't I trick you back once? Alright, I'm off to heal. I'll leave him to you, don't mess around with noodles."

Sisi stamped her foot angrily, "Who said anything about eating noodles!"

Yue Hongling had already darted out the door and disappeared in a flash.

Sisi, watching the old Witch Doctor outside who was smiling, felt both embarrassed and angry, "What are you laughing at, come and treat him!"

The old Witch Doctor put away his smile, and knelt down devoutly beside Zhao Changhe's bed, knocked his forehead on the ground three times before slowly standing up and solemnly said, "Holy Daughter, rest assured, even if I use the Life Swapping Gu, I won't let anything happen to the Saint Envoy."

Sisi sighed, "Cut it out, even if you swapped lives, it might just be enough to keep him alive for a moment. He's not so easy to kill. Just treat him properly and cut out the ominous talk."

The old Witch Doctor started examining and mused in amazement, "This body's offensive capabilities, recovery power, strength amplification, so mighty, if a woman were...er..."

Sisi: "..."

I know he's as tough as a bull, no need for you to tell me!

Setting aside matters of men and women, facing Zhao Changhe's opponents is indeed a lot of pressure due to his overwhelming aggression. It would be good if he could also cultivate some defensive skills to cover his weaknesses, rather than getting hurt like this every time. Sadly, it's often a matter of trade-off between offense and defense, hard to have both, otherwise with his unusual Creation in these years, he wouldn't always be missing this part. Xuanwu, the expert in defensive combat, couldn't help him with that either.

However, the old Witch Doctor swiftly smoothed his brows while examining.

Zhao Changhe's current injuries were mixed: repercussions from Blood Evil backlash, Divine Soul clash tremors, various invasions and counterattacks of Yin Evil Power whilst battling Yin Kui, injuries from the Divine Axe's lightning, and severe overexertion from shooting arrows and controlling the Divine Axe while wounded. Each type wasn't severe on its own, but combined, they looked grim, like not a spot on his body was unharmed, yet experienced doctors could easily handle each item one by one.

The treatment methods were a bit horrific though; if Zhao Changhe were conscious and watching, he'd probably refuse like Ye Wuzong did.

For example, now with his Blood Qi lacking, the old Witch Doctor applied frog and snake venom directly on him, draining blood to transfer for his blood replenishment... Could this kind of blood even match? Wouldn't it kill him instead?

But under the Witch Doctor's operation, it not only replenished him but even made his Qi blood more vigorous. Kind of how unknowingly noodles turn into fried dough twists.

Sisi: "..."

The old Witch Doctor leisurely finished the treatment, smiling while speaking, "The Saint Envoy's injuries are not serious, just that both Divine Soul and Qi blood are depleted; he needs more rest, and we have plenty of Holy Medicine to replenish him... Fortunately, our tribe possesses exceptional treasures for Qi blood, and Jun Heaven Blood Jade is very effective for this... No fear of over-nourishment, this body of the Saint Envoy can absorb any amount of it. Hmm... If the Holy Daughter is willing, that method of harvesting virgin blood is also an option..."

Sisi immediately interrupted, "No way!"

"My apologies for speaking out of line," the old Witch Doctor packed up his tools, smiling, "Then I shall not disturb you with the tasks of tending to him..."

Sisi nearly kicked him out.

Not even considering calling a Maid to do these tasks, so you think I'm just a handmaid, huh?

After the old Witch Doctor left and closed the door, Sisi's gaze fell on Zhao Changhe's naked and mangled body. That body, crisscrossed with scars, stained with blood everywhere, along with the filth left by various venomous insects crawling over it, was repugnant and foul-smelling. Sisi bit her lower lip and watched for a long while before she murmured, "Bring in some water."

Soon after, a Maid brought in water, placed it by the bedside, and was about to start wiping Zhao Changhe.

Sisi snatched it away, "What are you doing, shoo, shoo!"

The Maid was puzzled, "Are you a maid or am I?"

Sisi: "..."

"We are more worried, maybe they want virgin blood, we're all crying, and you aren't." The Maids sobbed, "What outdated doctrines from the previous epoch, our lives are tough..."

"Get out, dream on!" Sisi scolded with feigned authority and shooed the maids out, locking the door.

She sat back by the bedside, still grumbling under her breath, twisting a towel in her hands, and leaning over to start wiping him.

Her hand just reached out when it paused.

Zhao Changhe, unbeknownst to her, had already opened his eyes, watching her intensely.

Sisi's hand froze, and during their eye contact, she felt a strange embarrassment, not even sure how to start talking.

Zhao Changhe, however, smiled, and suddenly said, "Kiss me."

Sisi's embarrassment vanished instantly, angrily retorted, "You're dirty and stinky, why should I kiss you?"

Zhao Changhe smacked his lips puzzlingly, "My mouth isn't dirty, what are you thinking about?"

Sisi: "..."

Zhao Changhe tilted his head slightly, looking at her expectantly for a kiss.

Sisi, while idly wiping his body, grumbled, "Can you just sleep! You're cuter when you're asleep, annoying when you're awake."

Zhao Changhe laughed, "Want to scold me some more?"

Sisi was shocked, "Have you caught some shamelessness?"

Zhao Changhe grinned broadly.

Sisi was both annoyed and amused, "If you were this obnoxious before, I wonder if I'd even have looked your way."

But Sisi knew why Zhao Changhe wanted her to scold him: firstly, to break the awkwardness of not seeing each other for so long, and secondly, to find an outlet for his deep-seated longing. It was considerate, but Sisi felt that if he had understood women like this back then, he wouldn't be the hero in her heart.

Of course, understanding them like this now was also good... His ardent love wouldn't just turn into mere cold conquest.

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