Chapter 41: Healing Mu Ningxue

«Your body is this cold, and you still say you're fine.»

Qin Chen looked speechlessly at the stubborn Mu Ningxue, who was almost frozen into an ice statue yet still insisted she was okay. Did she really think a person's body was made of ice?

«This phenomenon is a backlash from using that ice bow magic tool earlier. I have a way to help you, so just stay still.»

Seeing Mu Ningxue still struggling, Qin Chen tightly embraced her, ensuring she couldn't move anymore.

«You…»

Mu Ningxue gave up struggling helplessly. Even with her strength, she couldn't break free, and now, without energy, it was impossible. She could only pray that he had no ill intentions; otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable. As for his claim of having a way to treat her, she didn't believe it. She knew her condition; it wasn't a disease that could be cured, only something she had to endure.

Seeing Mu Ningxue calm down at his words, Qin Chen felt somewhat relieved. Simultaneously, a red vermillion bird flame ignited on his body, enveloping both him and Mu Ningxue.

Flames are typically synonymous with destruction, but these flames, wrapping around Qin Chen and Mu Ningxue, didn't harm them at all.

Mu Ningxue, enveloped in the flames, felt the most deeply. The cold that had tormented her day and night was alleviated by these flames. Over time, the warmth of the flames drove away the cold in her body, gradually restoring her body temperature.

«How is this possible?»

Mu Ningxue couldn't believe it. The cold inside her came from the Ice Crystal Bow, the coldest thing she knew of. No flame could compare to it, let alone cure her of its chill. Yet, here it was, happening, healing her coldness!

«So warm… it feels like I'm in my mother's embrace again!»

She hadn't felt such warmth for a long time—perhaps three years, maybe five. It had been so long she had forgotten, only remembering the endless cold and her mother's warm embrace when she was still alive.

Once, she thought of herself as the happiest little princess, but reality gave her only endless ice and cold. Now, she felt that long-lost warmth again, making her nostalgic, immersed, and enchanted. Unconsciously, her body relaxed and she leaned closer into Qin Chen's embrace, seeking more comfort.

Seeing Mu Ningxue comfortably closing her eyes, Qin Chen felt only pity for the beauty in his arms.

This was Qin Chen's fire talent: Destruction and Rebirth. Destruction could double the flame's temperature, while Rebirth endowed the flame with healing abilities, healing by bathing in fire. For someone like Mu Ningxue, tormented by cold, this healing ability was perfect.

His healing flames could only heal physical injuries, not soul damage. The Ice Crystal Bow was bound to Mu Ningxue's soul, with the backlash affecting her soul the most. To heal her, Qin Chen needed to address the soul damage.

«Life Infusion.»

While the flames' rebirth ability couldn't heal the soul, his plant-based life plunder talent could. A person's life includes both body and soul, and plant-based magic naturally encompasses the soul. The green life bead from his staff infused life force into Mu Ningxue, helping to heal her soul, which had been frozen for so long.

However, the human soul is fragile. Qin Chen dared not infuse too much life force into her soul. Even a slight healing made Mu Ningxue feel as comfortable as if she were soaking in a hot spring, a comfort she had never experienced before.

«Ahh…!»

An enticing moan escaped her lips. Her soul had been eroded by cold for so long she had grown accustomed to it. Today, a warm light shone into her perpetually frozen soul, allowing her to feel the world's warmth and beauty. So this is what warmth feels like!

Hearing such an alluring sound and feeling the beauty in his arms, Qin Chen nearly couldn't suppress his instincts. Fortunately, his strong will held his desires in check; otherwise, he feared he might have acted on those impulses.

Perhaps it had been too long since she felt such warmth. Unconsciously, Mu Ningxue fell asleep in Qin Chen's embrace.

«Ah, it's a good thing you met someone like me. Otherwise, you would have been in trouble.»

Seeing Mu Ningxue breathing steadily in his arms, Qin Chen smiled softly.

He then rode Tianju, carrying Mu Ningxue to a previously booked five-star hotel. Along the way, he used space magic to isolate her from the outside world, preventing anyone from disturbing her sleep.

«Hello, I have a reservation here. Could you check it for me?»

Arriving at the hotel, Qin Chen asked the receptionist, presenting his ID.

«Hello, sir. Your room is 103, on the left-hand side, third door on the left. Here's your key.»

The receptionist admired Qin Chen's handsomeness, riding a white horse and carrying a girl, imagining how wonderful it would be if she were in Mu Ningxue's place. Nevertheless, she quickly responded to Qin Chen's request due to professional ethics.

«Also, sir, our hotel doesn't allow contract beasts or dimension summon beasts in the rooms. Could you please send your steed back?» the receptionist politely said.

«Tianju, you should go back now.»

Qin Chen fed his remaining summoning energy to Tianju, who happily accepted the treat and returned to the summoning plane.

«Thank you for your cooperation.»

The receptionist thanked him sincerely. As a non-magical person, she had no authority over high-ranking magicians. She was pleasantly surprised that this handsome, noble magician complied with her request.

Ignoring the receptionist, Qin Chen carried Mu Ningxue to his room, laid her on the bed, and covered her with a blanket.

«Such a beautiful person.»

He gazed at the sleeping beauty, appreciating her stunning looks. Even with his strong will, he couldn't help but be captivated. Her beauty was the most exquisite he had ever seen!

But he only admired her and had no improper intentions.

(End of Chapter)