「Twenty-four miles outside Sword Forest.」
「Wangjian Town.」
Inside an inn, Xi Er bravely endured the pain, carefully washed the bloodstains from her body, then re-bandaged her wounds before changing into a brand-new white dress. To conceal her ugly, swollen knee, she also took out a pair of long, white silk stockings to put on.
Why do I feel so dizzy? I can't seem to muster any strength. Could it really be as that young one said? Have I been seriously poisoned?
…
Almost an hour has passed. I wonder how that young one is doing.
Sigh… What if I got him killed?
I'm sorry, little guy. I truly had no choice… I have to protect Saintess Sister. In any case, I hope you're safe.
