Her words were cut short as he pulled her into his embrace.
"It's good that you're awake."
Shen Jianxi initially wanted to push him away, but upon hearing the deep fear in his voice, her pushing hands instead wrapped around him, gently patting his back.
Qiu Tao and the other two were unaware that she wouldn't die if she didn't want to, so even though the physicians assured them she was fine, their hearts remained tightly clenched.
"Did I disturb you?" a cold voice came from the doorway. Just as Shen Jianxi was about to push Qiu Tao away, he seemingly complied but then suddenly kissed her lips.
Fu Zi's expression darkened completely. He was about to kill this bothersome person when Shen Jianxi, sensing his intent, cried out in alarm, "Fu Zi!"
Qiu Tao naturally noticed his movement, but a man in this situation could not back down. Even if he died here today, he would not retreat.
Moreover, although his cultivation was not as good as Fu Zi's, if a fight truly broke out, Fu Zi would not have an easy time, even if he couldn't be killed.
Fortunately, Fu Zi heeded Shen Jianxi's cry and, with a cold laugh, withdrew his hand.
Having nearly faced a major battle right after waking up, Shen Jianxi felt weary and annoyed, not wanting to see either of them.
She pulled the quilt over herself and lay back down, closing her eyes and shooing them away, "You guys should go. I need to rest."
Qiu Tao also understood her current state. He didn't continue to confront Fu Zi, tucked her in, and then turned to leave, not forgetting to take Lin Xinglan with him.
Fu Zi wanted to say more, but seeing her eyes tightly shut as if she didn't want to listen, he could only leave for now.
Finally, peace returned to her ears. Shen Jianxi opened her eyes. "77, monitor Fu Zi and Qiu Tao in real-time."
During the few days she was unconscious, she had actually been binge-watching shows with 77. Recently, 77 had become obsessed with a suspense drama. Although it was an old series, it was filmed very classically. Shen Jianxi got hooked following it, and what should have taken two days to recover was prolonged to the fourth day because of the show. She only woke up when 77 urged her.
Alas, she wondered why each subsequent victim would be missing a wisdom tooth. She really wanted to continue watching. Sudan Novel Network
The injuries were still quite severe. After lying down for a short while, a strong wave of sleepiness washed over her. Shen Jianxi couldn't resist and closed her eyes, her steady breathing filling the room.
...
When she woke up again, it was already night. She felt much better now. Shen Jianxi sat up and stretched. Having rested enough, it was time to get to work.
She thought about the favorability ratings of those two individuals. "77, check where Fu Zi is."
"In the hot springs at the back of the mountain."
"Okay." She was wearing only a thin white inner garment and was about to go out. Before leaving, she thought about it and put on a coat belonging to Fu Zi, and took a set of clean clothes.
She wasn't in a hurry and just wandered outside. When a patrolling demon passed by, she stopped him, "Do you know where the hot springs are?"
The demon stammered, "...At the back of the mountain."
But that was the Demon Lord's exclusive hot spring. However...
He secretly glanced at Shen Jianxi. Forget it, telling the future Demon Queen wouldn't hurt. The Demon Lord doted on her so much, it was possible he had done a good deed, and might even receive a reward.
Although she knew the exact location from 77, Shen Jianxi still asked her way. After all, she had to play the part. This was her second time here, so naturally, she wouldn't know the location of the hot springs.
Perhaps everyone assumed she would be the future Demon Queen. No one concealed anything from her, which allowed her to find the place smoothly.
The pool was huge.
Her eyesight was exceptionally good. Even through the steam rising from the water, she could see a faint figure leaning against the edge of the pool.
But she pretended not to know anything, removed Fu Zi's outer robe and inner garment by the hot spring, and then sank into the water naked.
The sound of water startled Fu Zi, who had been meditating with his eyes closed. He suddenly opened them, and a killing intent flared, "Who!"
As if surprised that there was someone else here, Shen Jianxi let out a surprised gasp and instinctively sank deeper into the water.
"Fu, Fu Zi?!"
Fu Zi knew it was her from her first cry. The killing intent receded as a result.
"Why are you here?" His voice was somewhat cold and tinged with caution.
"I, I, I asked those guards where I could wash, and they told me." As if startled by his tone, Shen Jianxi's voice trembled slightly.
Fu Zi was momentarily stunned, then realized.
Right, his biased attitude towards her was so obvious that his subordinates couldn't possibly not see it. Wanting to curry favor with her was normal.
"Since you're here, then I, I'll leave first."
It was strange. Although there was mist, Fu Zi seemed to be able to see her expression.
She must be blushing, her eyes glistening with unshed tears due to unease, her long, curled eyelashes fluttering.
She seemed a bit 'eager' to leave, and also 'shy'. Neither of them was wearing much, and this way, this way was too...
As she spoke, she began to get up, but in her haste, she forgot that she was unclothed.
Her porcelain-white, delicate back was thus exposed to his sight. The beautiful shoulder blades added a different kind of allure at this moment.
He felt his throat tighten, and he instinctively closed his eyes. "Hurry up and get dressed!"
Shen Jianxi, her back to him, had a smile flash in her eyes. Her hand paused as she reached for the clean clothes, and she finally picked up Fu Zi's outer robe and put it on.
"Are you ready?" His tone was gruff, and if listened to carefully, there was a hint of suppressed desire.
"Y-yes, I'm ready."
Fu Zi opened his eyes and the next second, his breath hitched.
His large outer robe was too loose on her, and he could even see her fair, tender skin. Water droplets clinging to her hair flowed down her neck, gradually disappearing.
Her pale face was flushed with a rosy hue, her pure eyes shyly averted his gaze, and her lips appeared even more alluring.
Moreover—
She was only wearing his clothes.
This realization almost made Fu Zi lose control.
77: "Beep! Favorability +8, current favorability for Fu Zi is 74."
He uncomfortably averted his gaze and naturally didn't see the fleeting smile in her eyes.
Men were always sensitive to women they liked wearing their clothes, especially combined with being wet. It was always effective.
Shen Jianxi didn't intend to have anything happen with him today. For one, her body was still very weak. Secondly, Fu Zi was a domineering person. If anything happened today, she wouldn't be able to see Qiu Tao again tomorrow.
So, she timidly said, "I, I'll go back now."
"Mm." Fu Zi's suppressed voice was somewhat hoarse. After a pause, he added, "I'll escort you back."
If others saw her like this when she went out...
Just thinking about it gave Fu Zi the urge to kill.