Chapter 823: The Goddess Doctor Takes the Lead
'Wow, he's incredibly handsome~'
After a passing glance at Tie Lengcan, who lay dead from poisoning, Shen Anyu's gaze fell upon Murong Jieyu. She was slumped against the base of a tree, and a flicker of astonishment crossed his features.
Her feet, slender and delicate enough to be cupped in a single palm, were wrapped in simple, clean black cloth shoes.
His eyes traveled upward. Her green dress was slightly disheveled, spreading out to reveal a pair of legs that could only be described as exquisite. Her calves were slim, tapering gracefully before flaring into plump, shapely thighs. It was the classic 'wine-glass' silhouette, connecting to a superb pear-shaped figure that was a continuous, graceful cascade of curves.
At this moment, Murong Jieyu was injured and barely conscious. She had likely taken a potent antidote, causing her blood to surge violently through her system. Her elegant, oval face was flushed a deep crimson, and her breathing came in rapid, shallow pants, giving her a strangely alluring appearance.
Her slightly parted red lips seemed to be an open invitation for a taste.
'I thought I'd have to deal with Tie Lengcan myself and play the hero saving the damsel,'Shen Anyu mused.'It's a bit of a surprise that Murong Jieyu handled him on her own. What a clever Destined Heroine~'
A quick scan of the scene was all he needed to deduce what had transpired. Murong Jieyu must have feigned weakness to lower Tie Lengcan's guard, luring him into a trap where she could win with her superior knowledge of poisons.
Otherwise, having been struck by the Black Poison Iron Sand Palm and already suffering from other injuries, she would have been no match for Tie Lengcan. Even escaping would have been a monumental task.
Looking at Murong Jieyu, who had now completely lost her ability to resist, Shen Anyu felt this was an almost laughably easy victory.
"You... you are..." As if sensing his presence, Murong Jieyu struggled to force her eyes open. Through her blurry vision, she saw the incomparably handsome young man standing before her and was instantly stunned.
'So handsome... Am I dreaming?'
Here, in the remote depths of the Qinling Mountains, a man of such celestial beauty had suddenly appeared, like an immortal gracing the mortal world. His charming peach-blossom eyes were fixed on her, making Murong Jieyu feel as if she were trapped in a fantasy.
[Ding! Detected Destined Heroine Murong Jieyu's Favorability +20. Plundering 60,000 Destiny Value!]
She only felt hot. In her attempt to neutralize the virulent poison of the Black Poison Iron Sand Palm, she had consumed several powerful medicines. The heat was now unbearable. She tugged at her collar, her beautiful eyes hazy and unfocused.
Shen Anyu's gaze swept over her, catching a glimpse of pale white. His expression grew somewhat strange as he watched her.
"Hehe, handsome, come here and let Big Sister take a look at you. Big Sister is a Goddess Doctor!"
Murong Jieyu chuckled, beckoning to Shen Anyu with a slender, fair finger.
"Do you know who I am?" Shen Anyu tilted his head, a hint of amusement in his voice.
"Hehe, I don't care who you are," she slurred, a drunken flush on her pretty face. "In my dream, you have to listen to me. You have to listen to your Big Sister!"
Murong Jieyu pushed herself off the ground, swaying as she staggered toward Shen Anyu. She actually reached out a hand and boldly hooked his chin.
"You're a real beauty, you know that? So good-looking~"
Shen Anyu's expression became even stranger. Weren't those his lines? His!
"Hehe, handsome, Big Sister will give you a check-up. Big Sister is a Goddess Doctor, you know~" Murong Jieyu kept her fingers hooked under his chin, her eyes roaming over his handsome face. She stood on her tiptoes, planted a kiss on his cheek, and giggled.
"Murong Jieyu, please have some self-respect. I am not that kind of person!" Shen Anyu declared righteously, though his eyes danced with mirth.
"Hehe, Big Sister just loves cool beauties like you. So, so good-looking," Murong Jieyu purred, her mind completely muddled. Her beautiful eyes were glazed over as she cupped Shen Anyu's face with both hands, her breath smelling faintly of orchids.
She was still in the throes of detoxification, convinced this was all a dream. How else could a man so perfectly aligned with her aesthetic standards just appear out of nowhere in this deep, ancient forest?
It had to be a dream!
And in a dream, what was there to be afraid of?
The usually dignified and self-possessed Murong Jieyu, revered by all as the Goddess Doctor, was now completely unrestrained, her usual mask of propriety cast aside.
"Big Sister is going to give you a check-up, don't be shy~"
Seeing Murong Jieyu actually preparing to unfasten his robes, Shen Anyu inwardly sighed. What a pity. Liu Ruyan and Zhong Lingyin would be arriving soon. He gently patted Murong Jieyu's burning cheek.
"Murong Jieyu, wake up. You're not dreaming!"
A series of soft pats sounded in the quiet woods. Murong Jieyu's flushed face grew even redder, but she still hadn't regained her senses. She giggled up at Shen Anyu.
"Hey, handsome, you dared to hit Big Sister's face? Big Sister will hit you back. Come on, take off your clothes. Big Sister will spank your bottom~"
The corner of Shen Anyu's mouth twitched. If Murong Jieyu ever regained her senses, wouldn't she die of mortification? The awkwardness would be so intense she'd try to dig a hole with her toes.
But Murong Jieyu remained blissfully unaware. She continued to giggle, cupping his face, her eyes darting here and there before she leaned in to kiss him again.
Shen Anyu found the whole situation deeply amusing. Noticing that her injuries were indeed quite severe, an idea struck him. He retrieved a detoxifying pill from his storage ring and gently placed it between Murong Jieyu's red lips.
The pill dissolved the instant it touched her tongue. A wave of invigorating coolness surged through Murong Jieyu's entire body, flowing through her limbs and bones.
Her delicate body trembled from the sudden chill. The hazy, dreamlike scene before her eyes sharpened, snapping back into focus.
Around them was a dark forest. A few meters away lay the pale corpse of Tie Lengcan. And the handsome man, beautiful as an immortal, was not a dream. Her own slender, fair hands were still cupping his face, a reassuring and comfortable warmth radiating from his skin into her palms.
"..." Murong Jieyu.
Her beautiful eyes widened as she stared blankly at Shen Anyu, who simply smiled back at her.
The deep crimson on Murong Jieyu's face somehow burned even hotter, but her expression remained frozen. Only the frantic flickering of her eyes betrayed her inner turmoil. The embarrassment was so acute she felt she could dig a three-bedroom hall right there with her feet.
She was the dignified and self-possessed Goddess Doctor Murong Jieyu, a figure of immense respect, yet she had just behaved like a drunken floozy, shamelessly flirting with a respectable man.
Murong Jieyu wished a crack would open in the ground and swallow her whole.
"Are your injuries feeling better?" Shen Anyu didn't tease her. Instead, his voice was gentle with concern.
"...Much better. Thank you for your help." Murong Jieyu finally found her voice, realizing that the poison and her injuries were rapidly healing. She knew Shen Anyu must have given her an exceptional detoxifying pill. A wave of gratitude washed over her, and the way she looked at him grew even more favorable.
He had encountered her, a great beauty, completely defenseless, yet he hadn't taken advantage of her vulnerability. He had stepped forward to help, even giving her precious medicine. His character was truly noble. And on top of all that, he was just so handsome.
Could it be? After twenty-seven years of being single, was she, Murong Jieyu, finally about to find her match?
She secretly glanced at Shen Anyu's handsome profile, only for him to turn his head at that exact moment and meet her gaze with a smile.
Murong Jieyu's face flushed, and her heart began to pound wildly in her chest.
[Ding! Detected Destined Heroine Murong Jieyu's Favorability +40. Plundering 120,000 Destiny Value!]
In an instant, her favorability had soared by forty points. Added to the previous twenty, it now stood at sixty. Many couples who married through introductions might not reach that level of affection in a lifetime.
"I... I was poisoned just now. My mind wasn't clear," Murong Jieyu explained, choosing her words with extreme care. She looked at Shen Anyu with a degree of apprehension, her heart weeping. 'My image! Oh, my pristine image is ruined, boo hoo hoo~'
"Third Senior Sister!"
"Sister Mumu!"
Just then, two voices called out as Liu Ruyan and Zhong Lingyin finally arrived on the scene.
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