193: Xiao Ziang comes to visit

Shi Lei turned to Su Xiaoxuan and said, "Miraculous Doctor Su, use your ability again to force out that phantom from earlier."

Although his lightning ability could kill the Soul-Devouring Demon, it would likely also kill the young man.

Su Xiaoxuan, who had been keeping her distance, looked at Qin Shilei, then at the young man lying on the ground, and finally mustered the courage to step forward and cast a healing spell on the young man.

Healing spells could heal injuries, but they were incredibly lethal to the Soul-Devouring Demon.

The greatly weakened Soul-Devouring Demon was forced out again, and as soon as it appeared, it fled into the distance.

Qin Shilei, who was already prepared, waved his hand, and a beam of white light instantly struck the phantom.

With a sizzle, the phantom dissolved into the air.

"It died just like that?" Su Xiaoxuan blinked her large, dark eyes. "This ghost is quite weak, yet it dared to scare this young lady."

Qin Shilei corrected her, "That's not a ghost; it's a trace of the Soul-Devouring Demon's clone, specifically for devouring living souls."

Su Xiaoxuan asked, "Then does my light-attribute ability naturally have a suppressive effect on it?"

Qin Shilei nodded, "It should. So you don't need to be too afraid of this ghostly thing."

Su Xiaoxuan immediately breathed a sigh of relief, walked over to the young man, and began to treat him.

After a while, the young man slowly woke up.

As soon as he woke up, he hugged his wife and started crying again.

After saying something to Su Xiaoxuan, Qin Shilei returned upstairs.

The next day, perhaps wanting to leave a good impression on Qin Shilei, the big patron, Su Xiaoxuan personally went to the third floor to treat Kong Qingshu again.

After two treatments, although Kong Qingshu had not regained consciousness, her complexion was noticeably rosier.

After the treatment, Su Xiaoxuan suddenly said to Qin Shilei, "This morning, another person came to me for treatment, bringing someone who had been knocked out by that Soul-Devouring Demon clone you mentioned."

"Still more?" Qin Shilei frowned, indeed feeling that the situation might be serious.

"Exactly. Fortunately, I was prepared in advance, otherwise that Soul-Devouring Demon almost drilled into my body," Su Xiaoxuan said with lingering fear.

"Have you informed the various forces in the city about the appearance of the Soul-Devouring Demon?" Qin Shilei asked.

"Mm-hm." Su Xiaoxuan nodded, "I've already sent someone to inform Lord Xiao. As for whether he believes it, I don't know."

"Miss Su, why don't you come back to Hope City with me?" Qin Shilei suddenly said.

He always felt a sense of unease, as if something bad was about to happen in Lingquan City.

"Hope City?" Su Xiaoxuan looked at Qin Shilei with some confusion.

"It's the former Nanzhuang City. It has tall city walls for protection. I am Qin Shilei, the Lord of Hope City. If Miss Su can come to Hope City, I will definitely open a better clinic for you."

Qin Shilei suddenly wanted to 'abduct' her back to Hope City to increase the city's foundation.

"Qin Shilei, that name sounds familiar." Su Xiaoxuan suddenly realized, "Are you the number one person on the rankings?"

They hadn't introduced themselves when they met yesterday, so Su Xiaoxuan didn't know Qin Shilei's name.

"That would be me." Qin Shilei nodded. "What do you think, Miss Su?"

Su Xiaoxuan's expression was conflicted. "Let me consider it a bit more."

She then curiously inquired about the situation in Hope City before going downstairs to continue her clinic hours.

Qin Shilei remained on the third floor, contemplating his various abilities.

The preoccupied Su Xiaoxuan finally saw off her last patient with great difficulty. Just as she was about to close the door and go upstairs, a familiar figure suddenly walked over from a distance.

Xiao Ziang entered the clinic holding a bouquet of fiery red roses and closed the door behind him.

"Xiaoxuan, these are flowers I specially sought out for you. Do you like them?"

Su Xiaoxuan frowned. "Lord Xiao, we really aren't suitable. In this world, you don't need to pick any flowers for me."

Xiao Ziang smiled as he offered the roses. "How will you know if we're not suitable if you don't try dating?"

Seeing his outstretched hand, Su Xiaoxuan reluctantly took the flowers and casually placed them on the table.

Seeing her so carelessly treat the roses he had given, a flicker of annoyance crossed Xiao Ziang's eyes.

He quickly masked it, then said with a smile, "I already know about the demons appearing in the city. For your safety, I think it would be better for you to move into my Lord's Mansion."

Su Xiaoxuan immediately refused, "There's no need. I'm not some weak woman; I can protect myself."

Xiao Ziang tried to persuade her, "You are, after all, alone. If the Soul-Devouring Demon you mentioned appears in the middle of the night, how will you resist?"

Su Xiaoxuan froze, clearly not having considered that situation.

The thought of the Soul-Devouring Demon drilling into her body and devouring her soul made her involuntarily shiver.

Xiao Ziang said again, "Xiaoxuan, my love for you is evident to heaven and earth. Just give me a chance."

Su Xiaoxuan said firmly, "Lord Xiao, we are more suited to be friends. There are plenty of women who want to be the City Lord's wife; you don't need to waste your efforts on me."

Xiao Ziang's face turned cold, and he suddenly said forcefully, "What if I insist on having you?"

Seeing his sharp gaze, Su Xiaoxuan's heart trembled. She could only softly persuade him, "A forced melon isn't sweet. If you truly do that, it will only make me look down on you."

"Not sweet, but it quenches thirst." Xiao Ziang took two steps forward, backing Su Xiaoxuan against the wall. "Su Xiaoxuan, today, you are mine."

Su Xiaoxuan coldly rebuked, "As a City Lord, aren't you afraid of others looking down on you for acting like this?"

"Haha." Xiao Ziang laughed heartily. "As a City Lord, isn't it perfectly reasonable for me to marry a woman by force?"

With that, he wrapped his arms around Su Xiaoxuan, and his head moved towards her lips.

Su Xiaoxuan dodged, attempting to avoid him.

However, she was only Bronze Six-star, while he was Bronze Nine-star, making her completely outmatched in speed. In less than a minute, he had her hands caught and pinned her against the wall.

Even the ability attacks she unleashed were blocked by a layer of golden energy around him.

Seeing Xiao Ziang about to forcefully kiss her, Su Xiaoxuan cried out loudly, "Help!"

"Hmph." Xiao Ziang sneered, "Who would dare to ruin my, Xiao Ziang's, good time?"

His subordinates were already guarding outside the house, ensuring that not even a fly could enter the clinic.

"Let her go." Suddenly, a cold, stern voice came from behind him.

Xiao Ziang's heart jolted. He turned his head and saw, "It's you."

The person who had arrived was Qin Shilei.

Su Xiaoxuan said anxiously, "Mr. Qin, quickly save me."

Xiao Ziang turned his head and said coldly, "This is our private matter. You'd best not interfere."

"Let her go." Qin Shilei said again, expressionless.

Xiao Ziang's face darkened, and he said fiercely, "I let you off last time, but that doesn't mean I'm truly afraid of you. Get lost now, or don't blame me for being impolite."