240: Goodbye Ah Xiu

The medical camp.

Countless people had died in this great war, and the vast medical camp now felt somewhat crowded.

Most were severely injured—missing limbs, blinded, or with only half their bodies left... Fang Bai followed Su Ya into the camp and arrived before a tent.

Su Ya said, "She was seriously injured, but fortunately, her life isn't in danger."

Fang Bai nodded, then pulled back the tent flap and walked inside.

Inside the tent were over a dozen cots, each occupied by an injured soldier.

Fang Bai immediately spotted the young girl on the very last bed.

He walked over.

A Xiu's injuries were indeed severe; her upper body was wrapped in bandages, essentially topless, and there was a large bloodstain at her abdomen that was still seeping blood.

She wasn't unconscious; instead, she was enduring the pain with a calm expression.

Her eyes were open, but they lacked focus. Clearly, she still could not see things clearly.

"Master, you're back?"

As Fang Bai and Su Ya approached, A Xiu spoke softly.

Su Ya asked with concern, "How are your injuries?"

A Xiu shook her head. "Not fatal. Just excessive blood loss. I'll be fine after resting for a while."

Su Ya nodded. In truth, he had also sustained many injuries, but his strength was great and his recovery ability was strong.

Looking at A Xiu, Fang Bai's gaze was somewhat complicated. "A Xiu, you've grown very quickly."

Hearing this voice, A Xiu's face froze. Then she suddenly sat up, her face filled with emotion. "Is that... Fang Bai?"

The corners of Fang Bai's mouth curled up. "That's right. I didn't expect us to meet again so soon!"

A smile appeared on A Xiu's lips. "Yeah... how have you been lately?"

Fang Bai said smugly, "Great, of course! I've made rapid progress during this time! Even if you and Old Qi teamed up, you probably wouldn't be able to beat me."

A Xiu's expression relaxed as she chuckled. "Indeed. I can sense your aura... it's unfathomable..."

Who could have imagined that among the four companions, Fang Bai—who was the weakest at the start—would now be someone to be looked up to!

Both were very happy to see an old friend.

Fang Bai suddenly looked at Su Ya. "Little Su, go stir-fry a couple of dishes for us."

"???"

Su Ya's mouth twitched. "I am the dignified..."

"One more word and I'll mess you up!"

"...I'm going."

Su Ya left indignantly. Damn it! So disrespectful! Young people these days don't know how to respect their elders or love the young!

After Su Ya left, Fang Bai looked at A Xiu. He noticed she had changed quite a bit. She now had capable short hair and wore a pair of amethyst pendants on her ears. Her facial lines weren't as stiff as before; she had transformed from a cold girl into an easygoing young woman.

"You've changed quite a lot. What have you experienced these past few months?"

Fang Bai asked with a smile.

A Xiu's tone was calm. "Is that so? I can't see my own changes, nor can I see yours. These past few months, I've either been on the path of cultivation or the path of killing."

Fang Bai said, "Has your goal still not changed?"

A Xiu nodded.

To wipe out the Red Robe Cult—that was her goal!

It was just that her current strength was still far from enough.

However, to be able to break through to the fifth rank in just a few months was already very impressive!

After all, not everyone was a cheater like Fang Bai.

"Do you need my help?"

Fang Bai asked.

A Xiu shook her head. "I don't want to involve you."

Fang Bai disagreed. "We're friends. If it were Qi Tian or Xiao Yuan, they would be happy to help too. Besides, more people means a better chance of winning."

"How about you come with me? I happen to be heading back, and I can clear out those cults along the way."

Hearing this, A Xiu was somewhat moved, but then she sighed. "I'm heavily injured right now. It will take at least a month to recover."

"That's simple. Here, eat this medicinal pill."

Fang Bai suddenly produced a pill as if by magic and held it to A Xiu's mouth.

The latter's small nose sniffed it, and she asked in confusion, "What is this?"

"Good stuff. You'll know once you eat it."

A Xiu didn't ask further; she trusted that Fang Bai wouldn't harm her, so she opened her mouth and swallowed the pill.

Soon, a clear current spread through A Xiu's body, and her form radiated intense vitality. Her wounds were actually healing at a rapid pace!

A Xiu was stunned because she felt her strength constantly returning!

"What kind of pill is this? It's amazing!"

Fang Bai said with a grin, "This is my exclusive secret recipe, not for sale. No matter how heavy your injuries are, you can recover quickly!"

Slap!

At that moment, Fang Bai's arm was grabbed by a hand. He looked back to see a soldier on the neighboring bed looking at him longingly. "Brother, I... I want one too!"

Fang Bai's mouth twitched. "You want my foot! Just focus on your treatment!"

Soldier: ... That pill was so precious that even Fang Bai only had five. If it weren't for his good relationship with A Xiu, he wouldn't have been willing to take it out!

Now there were only three such pills left.

He had to find a way to get the system to produce more.

By now, A Xiu had already gotten out of bed. She moved her body and said with a surprised expression, "I've mostly recovered."

She said to Fang Bai, "Thank you, Fang Bai."

Fang Bai smiled with satisfaction. "You're welcome. We're all friends! Let's go, we can set off once we pack up."

A Xiu nodded. "Mhm."

A moment later, Su Ya looked at A Xiu, who seemed perfectly fine, as if he were seeing a ghost.

"Wait... A Xiu, you're... fine?"

A Xiu nodded and said, "I'm fine. Fang Bai saved me."

Su Ya looked at Fang Bai. "Brother, how did you do it?"

Fang Bai said calmly, "Call me 'Dad' and I'll tell you."

"Dad!"

Su Ya was incredibly thick-skinned and just went for it.

Fang Bai was speechless. How the hell was this guy as shameless as he was?

He said, "It's nothing much. I just gave her something to eat."

If this pill could be mass-produced, it would definitely drive any power crazy, so Fang Bai decided to keep a low profile.

Su Ya felt a bit disappointed and gave a sheepish smile. "I thought you were a triple-element martial artist and your third element was Wood Element."

Fang Bai then said, "Little Su, I'm taking A Xiu back to the country."

Hearing this, Su Ya looked at A Xiu in surprise. "You're going back?"

A Xiu nodded.

Su Ya fell silent for a moment, then said, "We're currently short on people..."

"Short on my ass! A Xiu is only at the fifth rank. What difference does one more or one less fifth-rank make?"

Fang Bai directly interrupted him.

Su Ya: ... A Xiu: ... Since when was the fifth rank so useless?

Fang Bai said, "It's settled then. You've exploited your employees for so long, it's only reasonable to give them a vacation, right?"

Su Ya was completely speechless!

What kind of job do you think this is? There are vacations?