Qin Lüxi refused to allow anyone to follow her, and no one could stay by her side, including Xizheng. Xizheng did not insist, she simply accepted the jade token given by Qin Lüxi and wore it around her neck. She said, "The gentleman does not wish to keep me, so I will venture forth to the place the gentleman mentioned and create my own world. When I have achieved success, I will return to seek the gentleman. My life belongs to the gentleman, and this will never change."
Qin Lüxi smiled faintly. "Then remember this well: besides me, do not let anyone take your life."
Xizheng nodded and asked again, "We have received the gentleman's grace, but we do not know the gentleman's name. May I ask the gentleman to tell us?"
Standing not far away, Qiqian also glanced over, seemingly indifferent, yet curious. He did not know either.
Qin Lüxi and she locked eyes for a moment, then Qin Lüxi spoke after a brief silence. "Qin Lüxi, that's my name. When I was young, my teacher in divination observed that the water in front of our door flowed to the west. As I came to him, he named me Lüxi."
Xizheng held this name in her heart and said, "Xizheng remembers."
Qin Lüxi nodded. "You may go."
Xizheng's eyes reddened slightly. She kowtowed to Qin Lüxi three times before boarding the carriage.
Qiqian stepped forward, asked her a question, and then let her leave.
Watching Xizheng's carriage disappear to the west, Qin Lüxi yawned. "Let's go."
Qiqian saw her heading towards her own carriage, took the lead and walked to the carriage, saying, "Doctor Qin, you show such kindness to the girl. You might as well take my carriage. It would be an honor for me. Fire Wolf, pick a gentle horse for Doctor Qin."
How petty.
Can't I heal you?
Qin Lüxi smiled without a hint of temper. "Then pick a gentler horse, as a spirited one will surely jostle me. I am frail and cannot endure it. I fear I may fall ill on this journey and need a good ten days or so to recover. It will be difficult to do anything."
It means, I don't mind riding, but I'll definitely finish, and after that, I'll need to rest. Don't expect me to treat you!
Qiqian: !
Is she really a doctor, or more like an ancestor!
An ancestor can't go against her, of course not, she must be worshipped!
Qiqian stepped aside and said, "Since I have taken the trouble to invite you, how can I allow you to be jostled on the way? It wouldn't be in line with your medical needs. Please, get in the carriage."
"How can I accept such kindness? Oh well, I'm the kind of person who can't refuse others' kindness. I'll just have to accept it." Qin Lüxi smiled as she got into the carriage.
Qiqian grinned and followed suit.
Qin Lüxi's smile froze at the corner of her mouth. "?"
"Qiqian's internal injuries are not yet healed, and it's not advisable for him to be jostled. Considering that even the dead show compassion, Doctor Qin won't disregard my condition." Qiqian chuckled and metaphorically put a hat on Qin Lüxi. "And as fellow men, Doctor Qin won't mind, right?"
As for what internal injuries, he's so infuriating!
Qin Lüxi's expression remained open-minded. "With Qiqian, such a dashing gentleman, accompanying me, the humble Daoist naturally has no objections."
Qiqian: ...
Feeling somewhat uncomfortable, unable to pinpoint why.
Fire Wolf thought that Doctor Qin's reputation as the "unrequested master" was truly well-deserved. Her eloquence must have been honed through reciting scriptures and sutras, and it's likely she's so slick because she's recited so many mantras and texts. Just look at how she even outmaneuvered her own master.
Chenpi also hopped onto the carriage and sat by the door.
Qiqian watched Qin Lüxi's serene demeanor, unable to hide the fatigue in her eyes, and recalled her actions just now. Softening his tone, he said, "Then, what about Xizheng? Doctor Qin, why didn't you keep her by your side? Your benevolence towards her, akin to that of her own parents, would surely have made her a loyal servant."