Her previous injuries from the Armored Dragon were minor. The main problem was her exhaustion after a long escape. Compounded by her encounter with Li He, a surge of rage had thrown her Profound Power into chaos, making it impossible to gather even a shred of it. If she wasn't treated promptly, not only would she fail to recover, but her condition would worsen—she could even perish on the spot.
'What a hassle.'
Had it been anyone else, Ye Xuan wouldn't have bothered. But Xia Qixi was a woman, and he couldn't bear the thought of her being left here to be eaten by Demon Beasts. Besides, when she had faced danger earlier, she hadn't abandoned him or tried to redirect the threat his way.
With that thought, Ye Xuan immediately sat down cross-legged and placed his hands on Xia Qixi's upper chest.
"What... what are you doing...?"
