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Chapter 418: A Chivalrous Man and A Dead Woman
Elder Brother, please go ahead. What were you attempting to say? Hui asked, tilting his head.
You what are you doing to her? I myself am a specialist in life qi and healing, but I dont sense an aura of life about her. Which would suggest
Suggest that shes dead? Hui wondered, hunkering slightly. He bit his lip. Elder Brother, I
that you arent healing her at all, but instead The man frowned.
Instead? Hui prompted, lost.
A few of the other cultivators turned and frowed at Qin Donghai. One or two of them raised their eyebrows at the situation, but no one stepped forward.
Instead attacking her? Qin Donghai finished, distinctly uncomfortable. He frowned at the strange man. Hes dual-cultivating in front of everyone, and no ones stopping him? Isnt this unbearably lewd? Why isnt anyone else bothered by it?
Hui frowned back, deeply confused. Attacking her? What part of this looks like attacking her?
Jin Xian grabbed his arm as well. She leaned into his grip and moaned.
Does it hurt? Hang in there, Elder Sister, Hui reassured her. Ill heal you right up!
Qin Donghai bit his cheeks. He looked at Hui and Jin Xian, and his lip trembled in anger. Shes even moaning now! Could you be a little less obvious? We arent all into this exhibitionist display! His grip on Huis wrist grew stronger. Stop, right this moment!
Hui winced. Elder Brother, please! It hurts!
The watching cultivators stared, eyes wide. One of the female cultivators raised her hand to cover her smile. An old man harrumphed and turned away, shaking his head at the display. Three, together
Qin Donghai yanked his hand away, subconsciously wiping his palm on his robes. No! I wasntI wasnt joining in! I was just I was trying to stop them! Dont look at me with those eyes!
Hui furrowed his brows, then turned back to Jin Xian. She bared her teeth at him, heaving a deep breath and shuddering. Quietly, he murmured, Im almost there. Bear with me a little longer, Elder Sister.
Youyou, blatantly Qin Donghai spluttered.
What? Arent we all healers? Do you have a problem with me healing someone? Hui asked.
Is this really healing? Qin Donghai protested, flabbergasted. Ive never seen healing done like this. You have to use tools, techniques you cant just send your raw qi into someone and mess around in their body. Whats the difference between that and dual cultivating, then? Hes no better than those frauds who besmirch our fine practice of healing by defrauding people into dual cultivating with them in the name of healing!
Yes? Hui replied. What part of this isnt healing? Oh wait. Is he a hardliner like Wu Fanyun? But then isnt he meant to be a healer, himself?
Maybe hes an exorcist, and he isnt used to it. In any case Im tired of these people acting like Im committing a crime by healing people! Dual cultivating, whatever. Im healing them. Were all healers. Dont you know what this is? Hui shook his head. Elder Brother, you arent being very clear. What part of this isnt healing? Explain it to me simply, please.
Well, well, you, youre just youreputting it in her! Qin Donghai said.
Putting what in her? You arent being clear enough, Hui said, frowning at him as if he didnt understand.
Your qi! Qin Donghai burst out, frustrated. Your raw qi! Wheres the tools? The techniques? Itsits dangerous, and lewd!
Eh? But isnt that what we all do for healing? Elder Brother, surely youve been stopped for completely innocent healing before. Cant you see that youre being just as troublesome as those people who protest to the use of life qi for healing are? Hui asked, putting his hands on his hips.
But youyou do it wrong! Qin Donghai said.
Hui shook his head. Wrong how? Look. Is she healed or not?
He lifted his hand away from Jin Xian. She stumbled back, closing her eyes. She shook her head, then opened her eyes and looked around. Licking her lips, she wiped the drool off her chin and straightened, squaring her shoulders. Unlike before, she had a keenness and alertness about her.
She she seems better, but Qin Donghai hesitated. That definitely wasnt normal healing. And yet it worked? Is he not a fraudster? But the way he operates it isnt right.
Right, she seems better, but did it work? Fang Hua, give me a sign! Hui held his breath, waiting.
After a second, he shook his head. No, no. Its too much to hope for that shed wake up right away. Argh, Ill have to vanish her after all. And right after everyone started paying attention to us, thanks to that annoying Elder Brother who decided to step in and save the delicate maiden or whatever.
Heh, if he knew how many people that delicate maiden has eaten
Or was he just protesting that we were being exhibitionists, after deciding that my innocent healing techniques were dual cultivation? Is Elder Brother jealous, perhaps? Does he want Jin Xian?
Elder Brother, your taste is too strong for this small cultivator! Do you really want to be vored by a jiangshi? I dont want to see that
Hui gave Qin Donghai a strange look, then shook his head. He put a hand on the mans shoulder. You dont want this. Its not what you think.
Completely lost, Qin Donghai just stared at Hui. Please. Can someone explain anything that anyone has said in this conversation so far? I need a map.
He shook his head, refocusing himself. Raising a finger, he pointed at Hui. Your unorthodox methods may work, but I refuse to acknowledge them. You may have healed her, but I will not acknowledge you as a healer!
Hui blinked. He tilted his head. Er, excuse me if Im being presumptuous, Elder Brother, but when did I ever ask for your acknowledgement? I wouldnt dream of having Elder Brothers acknowledgement! Its far beyond my meager accomplishments to be acknowledged by Elder Brother.
Qin Donghai opened his mouth, then glanced around. All the other cultivators looked at him, eyebrows raised. One or two frowned at him, as if asking how he had the right to choose to acknowledge others as healers or not.
He shut his mouth and turned away. No. I refuse to speak! Every time I say something, it leads to a new and even more mysterious misunderstanding! All Ive done is associate myself with this strange cultivator and his inappropriate healing techniques. The more I speak with him, the more I tarnish my own reputation! Better to walk away now.
Watching him go, Hui furrowed his brows. What a strange fellow. What on earth was he trying to say? Do you know, Jin Xian?
Jin Xian paused. She half turned, then nodded, just a little bit.
Eh? Hui asked, startled. Was that did she nod? Did she wake up? Tentatively, he tried,Fang Hua?
Jin Xian turned. She tilted her head at Hui, her brows faintly furrowed. Quietly, she grunted.
I guess not. That was too much to hope for. Hui sighed, suddenly exhausted. Oh well. I strengthened Jin Xian one way or another. Even if I didnt meet my ideal scenario, at least I gained something from it. He raised his hand to send Jin Xian away.
Jin Xian caught his hand. She hissed quietly and narrowed her eyes at him.
She doesnt want to be sent away? Does she understand whats happening and want to stay because of that, or does she just want to eat the cultivators here? Hui leaned in close. Jin Xian, do you understand me?
She blinked blankly, staring right past him.
Hui furrowed his brows. I almost feel like Elder Sister is being difficult, but its very possible she still hasnt woken up. I guess Ill keep an eye on her for a little while longer before I send her away. 𝑛𝘰𝑣𝘱𝑢𝑏.𝘤𝑜𝘮
