If it were anyone else, they probably wouldn't share something so valuable. Only Mu Lin would be so open-hearted.
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"Mu girl, why don't you go upstairs and rest first?" Other than the first time, Master Jing had never seen Mu Lin look so distressed. What could be the issue today?
Yet, Mu Lin merely shook her head gently. Assisted by Jing Youlan, she sat down, leaning back slightly. "No need, I'll be fine after sitting for a bit." She wasn't that delicate; she just needed some easing in her breathing.
Master Jing nodded and, helped by Song Qi, took his seat as well.
Although he felt quite refreshed, he was still a bit exhausted after the ordeal.
