125: Healing wounds in the night rain, a meeting of minds

The lurkers outside the inn did not take further action. After lingering nearby for a moment, they retreated silently like ghosts, as if they had merely passed by to confirm something. But this undoubtedly sounded an alarm for Lin Xuan and the others—their whereabouts were not absolutely secret.

Inside the living room, the atmosphere was heavy. After recounting her Family's upheaval, Gongsun Yu was physically and mentally exhausted. Coupled with the toll of fleeing, although she had taken a Medicinal Pill, her pale little face still couldn't hide her weakness. Her Spiritual Qi was chaotic, and the Golden Core, which had been stabilized by the Opportunity from the Thunder Emperor Palace, now appeared somewhat dim.

"Xiao Yu's injuries are not light, especially the excessive consumption of her mind. She needs to recuperate quickly, otherwise, it might harm her Foundation." Su Wanqing examined Gongsun Yu's condition, her cool tone carrying a hint of concern. Though her nature was aloof, she had always looked after this simple-minded yet resilient Junior Sister.

Qu Feiyan also nodded, "Indeed, this girl has a good Foundation, but she was overly frightened this time, causing a Spiritual Qi backlash. Someone needs to help her sort out her Meridians and calm her Golden Core."

After they finished speaking, their gazes fell on Lin Xuan in unison. Among those present, in terms of the purity and profoundness of his magic power, his affinity for thunder power, and Gongsun Yu's unreserved trust, Lin Xuan was undoubtedly the most suitable candidate.

Lin Xuan looked at Gongsun Yu, who was curled up in the chair like a helpless wounded little beast, and a great sense of pity arose in his heart. He walked to Gongsun Yu, squatted down, and looked into her eyes, gently saying, "Xiao Yu, don't be afraid. I'll help you circulate your Qi to heal your injuries and guide your Spiritual Qi, okay?"

Gongsun Yu raised her misty, tear-filled eyes, looking at Lin Xuan's handsome face, close at hand and full of reliability and tenderness. The sense of dependence in her heart reached its peak. Without any hesitation, she nodded vigorously and softly replied, "Mm, thank you, Big Brother Lin."

Seeing this, Su Wanqing silently rose, "I'll go keep watch outside." Her nature was proud and aloof, unaccustomed to observing such intimate healing scenes, and indeed, someone was needed to guard the perimeter.

Qu Feiyan, however, smiled charmingly, stretched, outlining a breathtaking curve, "Oh, I've been sitting for so long, my back is sore. Big Sister will also return to her room to recuperate. Junior Brother Lin, you must 'take good care' of Junior Sister Xiao Yu~" She deliberately emphasized "take good care" and gave Lin Xuan a meaningful look before gracefully swaying back to her room.

In the living room, only Lin Xuan and Gongsun Yu remained. The candlelight flickered, illuminating the girl's slightly flushed cheeks and the man's focused expression.

"Concentrate your mind and hold your Origin." Lin Xuan composed himself, sat cross-legged behind Gongsun Yu, and slowly placed his hands on her back, on the Lingtai acupoint. His movements were solemn and rigorous, without the slightest hint of impropriety.

The moment his palms touched her thin undershirt, Gongsun Yu's delicate body trembled slightly. A warm, vast, yet familiar and intimate thunderous life-force magic power, like a warm current, slowly infused her nearly depleted Meridians. This magic power was not only pure but also contained a trace of the Origin aura Lin Xuan obtained from refining the thunder source crystal marrow. For Gongsun Yu, who possessed a Lightning Spirit Root, it was like timely rain after a long drought.

"Mm..." Gongsun Yu couldn't help but let out a faint whimper. This was not pain, but an unspeakable comfort and peace of mind. She felt that wherever Lin Xuan's magic power passed, her originally stinging and sluggish Meridians were gently smoothed, and her chaotic Spiritual Qi was orderly gathered and guided. Her dim Golden Core also re-emitted a faint glow under the nourishment of this power.

What made her heart beat faster was that as their magic powers intertwined and circulated, a deeper resonance, far beyond ordinary healing, quietly arose. Her Lightning Spirit Root seemed to have encountered a monarch, sending waves of joyful and excited fluctuations, actively pulling and conforming to Lin Xuan's magic power. And Lin Xuan also felt that the Origin within Gongsun Yu's body, which had been tempered by the Thunder Emperor Palace's creation, also held a peculiar attraction for him.

This was an affinity and attraction stemming from the level of life Origin and the Law of the Dao, silent yet deeply moving.

[Detected deep Spiritual Qi resonance between Host and target Gongsun Yu, triggering 'Thunderous Empathy' state. Both parties' comprehension of Thunder Law slightly increased, healing effect enhanced by 300%. Target Gongsun Yu's dependence and closeness to Host significantly increased.]

The System's prompt sounded in Lin Xuan's mind, confirming this peculiar state.

The healing process lasted for a full hour. Gongsun Yu's pale complexion gradually turned rosy, and her breathing became steady and long, even more refined than before her injury. She closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, completely immersed in the feeling of being enveloped by a warm, powerful, and intimate force, as if floating on clouds, safe and comfortable.

Lin Xuan also benefited greatly. In this deep resonance, his control over his own thunder power became more exquisite, and he gained new insights into the Qi and blood circulation of the Nine Revolutions Golden Body Art.

When the last trace of chaotic Spiritual Qi was guided back into place, Lin Xuan slowly withdrew his power. As soon as his hand left Gongsun Yu's back, the girl seemed to lose her support and softly fell backward, landing right into his embrace.

Gongsun Yu slowly opened her eyes, which shimmered with watery light, now holding less of the previous panic and helplessness, and more of a hazy emotion and shyness. She looked up at Lin Xuan's jaw, so close to her, feeling the solid touch and warm temperature emanating from his embrace. Her heart pounded like a startled deer, and her voice was as faint as a mosquito's buzz: "Big Brother Lin... thank you... I, I feel much better..."

She didn't get up immediately; instead, as if lingering in this sense of security, she gently buried her flushed little face in his chest, listening to his strong and steady heartbeat.

Lin Xuan's body stiffened slightly. The girl in his arms was soft and delicate, and a faint, unique scent, a mix of rain, mud, and the girl's natural fragrance, wafted from her hair. He was not a block of wood; he could clearly feel Gongsun Yu's undisguised dependence and admiration. He lowered his head, looking at the petite and exquisite body in his arms, which had just endured hardship. A strong urge to protect her, and a hint of an indescribable flutter, surged within him.

He reached out and gently encircled her slender shoulders, his movements conveying a sense of cherish.

Outside the window, the rain continued to fall, pattering, as if accompanying the silent, spreading warmth inside the room.

Some seeds, once planted, will quietly take root and sprout in suitable soil and rain.