The Fairy: From the Traveling Merchant

Chapter 954 Healing
Zhao Chen reacted quickly and caught the female general who was about to collapse, showing no surprise at all that she was in such a state.

In this projection of another dimension, she couldn't replenish her vital energy through normal cultivation. She was fine without using magic or supernatural powers, and could barely maintain herself by eating. But tonight, she not only condensed that armor of the level of a magic artifact, but she must have also activated some kind of protective treasure, withstanding the mental attack from the "interrogator" named Katie.

On the contrary, the punch that pierced Katie's body should have only used physical strength and did not consume much energy.

Under such circumstances, the fact that the extremely high level of "destruction" intent remaining in her body could only fully erupt now is due to her profound foundation and the high probability that she herself has cultivated the "destruction" technique.

"You're really crazy, girl. You're so sure I'll save you?" Zhao Chen sighed. As he channeled the "Five Immortals' True Qi" into her body, he bent down, grabbed her legs, and carried her into an area he had created with an array when he rented the place.

Feeling the "Five Directions Demon-Dispelling Mantra" and "Five Emperors Demon-Controlling Spiritual Sound" contained within the true energy, Su Xuanbing coughed twice, a sly smile appearing on his face: "Such authentic 'Five Immortals' True Energy'! You really are Zhao Chen!"

Since having to admit that she was evenly matched with "Sakura Dragon Fairy", Su Xuanbing had been keeping an eye on her news from time to time. She knew that the dragon girl had found a man whose cultivation level was lower than hers, so she had sent people to investigate Zhao Chen and knew quite a bit about him.

Of course, how much of this is just for "gossip" is unknown.

Having witnessed the "Bodhisattva of Joy" in the previous "room" and then the "Lunar Eclipse" tonight, Su Xuanbing was almost certain that the man who had been refusing to reveal his true face was Zhao Chen.

Now that the "Five Immortals' True Qi" has appeared, she is completely certain.

Based on her understanding of Zhao Chen, although he was a bit "womanizing," he was of excellent character and valued relationships and kept his promises, so she let down her guard.

As for her insistence on attacking despite her injuries, it was just as Zhao Chen had predicted. She wanted to gamble that the "Moon Thief Prince," who "stole countless stars from the Milky Way but could not atone for his debts of love," would not let her die easily and would use some kind of "treasure" to heal her and allow her to recover her full strength as soon as possible.

This was because Zhao Chen's previous hesitation in speaking about this matter had led her to misunderstand, thinking that the treatment method was secret or required a considerable price.

The reason Su Xuanbing was so anxious, even to the point of resorting to some unscrupulous means, was not only because she could no longer tolerate the state of losing her power, but also because she knew the rules of the "Tai Xiao Secret Realm" and knew that she could not "win" the trial by lying down. If she did not find a way to recover as soon as possible, she would not only drag Zhao Chen down, but she would also most likely perish here.

One must take control of one's own destiny, even if it means taking advantage of the other person's weakness of being "lustful".

Moreover, in Su Xuanbing's view, this "Moon Stealer" was actually very polite and knew how to maintain proper boundaries. He was not at all like the "lecherous man" in the rumors, but rather full of unique charm.

"You're willing to pay such a high price just to verify that I am Zhao Chen?" Zhao Chen glanced down at the beautiful and dignified female general in his arms and said meaningfully.

Su Xuanbing thought he was referring to her insistence on taking action, and didn't deny it. Her face was now as pale as paper, and she didn't even have the strength to move her lips. She could only lean on the man's shoulder and whisper in her ear:
"Of course it's worth it... At least I know that Lady Gong, Lady Feng, and Lady Tang were all saved by you, and even Zheng Qingyan may have been saved after encountering you after facing great danger..."

"And now that I am also in dire straits, isn't it a blessing from heaven that I have met you?"

Since you think it's worth it, then... After entering the hidden space isolated by the array, Zhao Chen waved his hand and "manifested" a bathtub emitting white mist. The entire bathtub was constructed of white jade and was only about half a zhang in diameter.

This was "created" using the power of the "Jade Pool Chess." Although he couldn't enter its interior now, he could still order Yao Ji to use the great supernatural power of "Night Light" to create a "bath" and send it over. As for the water in the bath, it was made by obtaining a few drops of "Star River Water" from the "Empress" in the capital and then diluting it with the Sima family's spiritual spring.

"This... is this?"

Before Su Xuanbing could react to the scene before her, the belt around her waist was pulled loose, and the smooth white inner lining instantly slipped off her shoulders, leaving her chest feeling cool.

The next moment, she was slippery and placed entirely into the pool water.

"This pool of water can help stabilize your injuries temporarily, and also restore your magic power and physical strength... Hehe, you'll be busy later." Zhao Chen stood by the pool, chuckling as he looked at the beauty in it.

Su Xuanbing leaned limply against the edge of the bathtub, too weak to even raise her arm to protect herself. She had regained her senses by now, and this turn of events seemed completely different from the "healing" method she had imagined...

So, she asked weakly, "What was the method you mentioned before that could remove that trace of 'destructive' power and shorten the healing time of the inner world?"

Now that things have come to this, the experienced female general has already guessed it, but she still holds onto a sliver of hope.

“Naturally, it’s thanks to the ‘dual cultivation secret technique’.” Zhao Chen chuckled, shattering her illusions, and teased as he watched the pool water gradually fade. “Didn’t you say it was ‘worth it’?”

Upon hearing the expected answer, Su Xuanbing fell silent, but she didn't feel much shame or anger. Perhaps she was prepared to pay this price, or perhaps she wasn't averse to Zhao Chen and had even developed a lot of goodwill towards him after spending time together.

Besides, this is the man of "Sakura Dragon Fairy". If I can snatch him away, wouldn't that mean I have won against her?

A strange competitive spirit welled up in Su Xuanbing's heart, becoming an excuse for her to make a certain decision.

In short, just when Zhao Chen thought that this dashing young lady of the Su family might change her mind, he heard her say hesitantly:

"May I...may I see your face?"

Hearing this request, Zhao Chen was a little confused, but after thinking for a moment, he still granted the request and removed the disguise from his face.

Upon seeing Zhao Chen's true appearance, Su Xuanbing's eyes lit up instantly, and the last trace of her "struggle" vanished. Her face flushed as she said:

"Then please take good care of Xuanbing so that she can recover as soon as possible."

(End of this chapter)