Chen Wentian carried his eleventh disciple and returned to the sect at top speed. Her relatives were left on the ground to clean up the mess. They also had to find their own way back though the province. He wasn't going to act as a flying carriage for ordinary people. Only his disciples had the priviliedge.
Bei Yingluo's injuries were severe on the outside but it wasn't terrible. Her organs, bones, tendons, and muscles could all heal properly. Her spiritual gates, spiritual veins, and spiritual seas were not damaged so her cultivation potential was not affected. He wasn't a doctor but he knew enough about the human body to treat her current condition. He didn't have to beg some random immortal healer, not unless she sustained an injury that could cripple her cultivation.
He undressed her unconcious body, carefully cleaned her wounds, and wrapped her up in the most expensive medicinal bandages he could afford. He fed her the most potent healing elixirs she could handle. He then let her rest while keeping a steady watch on her recovery.
When Bei Yingluo awoke the next day, Chen Wentian was still at her side, casually reading through some reports from the nearby provinces.
"Where…" She stirred and then groaned from the discomfort all over her body.
She tried to move her arms but they were tightly wrapped up and too stiff to move more than a few centimeters.
"Yingluo. Stay still." He said softly, casting a warm blacket of his spiritual energy on her to comfort her.
"Master." She let out a relieved sigh.
She leaned back into the pillow and closed her eyes. Her lips quivered as if she wanted to say something but she remained silent.
Chen Wentian cast side his scrolls and sat down next to her on the bed. He examined her body closely and then patted her head.
"Don't worry. You'll be up and about tomorrow. Your secret ability didn't cause that much damage this time, perhaps because you only had to surpass one whole realm instead of two. That time, it almost cost you your life but it seems one realm isn't too bad." He said.
"Oh…"
Seeing her contemplate, he continued, "This is good. The fact that you were able to tap into this power a second time means that it can be used again. Tell me, how did you feel when that power activated? What did you see, what did you experience? What thoughts were flowing through your mind in that moment?"
Bei Yingluo described everything as best she could. She explained how her aunt, Bei Chen, had been beset by especially powerful demonized locusts and was about to die. She didn't want to see one of the last remaining members of the clan perish like that, in front of her eyes, ripped apart limb from limb. She wanted to help, somehow. She had simply wanted to rip the insects off of her aunt and she was able to manifest that desire in her special power.
"Hmm…" Chen Wentian rubbed his chin, "In that case, it is highly similar to the first time. Your mother and sister were in danger then and you wanted to protect them or just kill the monkey beasts around them. Is that right?"
"Yes. But…" She let out a sigh, "Does it have to always be like that? Why can't I summon the power when I want to? We've tried so many times and master has spent so much time but why only this? What if I was facing a strong enemy alone? What if it was some other kind of situation?"
"Yingluo, be patient. Having the ability to cross realms, regardless of the conditions, is already heaven defying. You may feel that your ability is too restrictive but we don't know everything yet. It's only two examples and we have not eliminated other possibilities. Once you are well again, we can examine all the conditions for your ability in detail."
"Thank you." She said.
She fell into silence for a while and then laughed softly.
"Hmm?" He asked.
"You know, master, you are the best thing that has ever happened to me. You are too good to me. I think all the time about how I can thank you, how I can repay you. You are a great person, and I'm not just talking about being my master. You are a kind, caring, and reasonable. You are a great man and I admire you."
Chen Wentian smiled and there was a warm bubbling feeling in his stomach. Her words were sweet and endearing. He couldn't quite figure out what to say in reply but he was happy to hear these words from her. There was nobody in the world who disliked being praised, from the lowliest person to the highest immortal. He was no different.
It also wasn't something he heard often. He would rarely receive praise from his other disciples. He doted on them way too much and, to be honest, they were all spoiled. He showered favor upon them so they never had to seek his favor in return.
Bei Yingluo was different. She was the eleventh disciple and at the bottom of the pecking order. He often neglected her, not purposefully but simply because he didn't have the time. Therefore, she sought his attention and sought his favor whenever she could.
"Master?"
"Hmm?"
She looked at him with a sultry smile and alluring eyes, "Disciple is useless and cannot move her limbs right now. Otherwise, I would have pulled you to bed and showed you my sincere appreciation."
Chen Wentian was a little stunned by her directness. He tried to keep the little dragon in his pants from waking up but it proved difficult. Her enticing words had sent a thrill through his body. She wasn't the most beautiful of his disciples but she somehow knew how to get a rise out of him with words alone.
"You don't have to." He replied lamely, unsure of what to do.
She giggled, "I don't have to, but I want to. My master… my lord…"
She rubbed his thigh, "The body is weak but the mind is willing. This servant knows of a way, would my lord like to try? I promise, you won't be disappointed."
Her question struck his curiosity. Her whole body was still injured and he wasn't about to rip off her bandages to have sex with her. What did she mean? What way did she have?
"Sure." He finally replied, deciding to see what she had in mind.
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