8 Chapter 8 – A Girl’s Heart

Gripping onto Xiao Ning'er's creamy jade white foot made Ji Ren's heart swing. He could clearly see that Xiao Ning'er's smooth tight calves were simply perfect.

"Don't misunderstand, I'm only treating your illness. I can not distract myself as my sole purpose is to be by Nie Li's side and accomplish a certain goal together. However, it's a pleasure to meet you. I hope that we can be friends in the future," Ji Ren explained as he looked at Xiao Ning'er's charming face. His face may have been expressionless, but inside his heart was writhing in pain.

Hearing Ji Ren's words, Xiao Ning'er's shoulders slightly shook. She nodded her head and faintly muttered, "En." From young till now, aside from her father, Ji Ren is the only male that has touched her skin directly. 'Ji Ren must have fallen in love with another woman, that must be the reason why he was trying to reject her.' At the thought of another woman who has captured Ji Ren's heart made Xiao Ning'er's nose slightly turned sour.

Ji Ren gripped Xiao Ning'er's foot, positioned his thumb at the bruised area and, gently, started his massage. "Ah" Xiao Ning'er couldn't help to let out a pained sound."The first time will hurt a little. Bear with me for awhile," said Ji Ren. He suddenly thought of something and felt embarrassed. Holding a girl's leg and saying such words, sounded a little weird.

Although Xiao Ning'er is only thirteen years old, she grew up in a aristocrat family, and would, naturally, have some knowledge regarding these matters. After all, some of the girls her age are already married with kids. Xiao Ning'er lowered her head. Her cheeks flushed red, and couldn't help the weird feeling in her heart.The blushing face of Xiao Ning'er was especially charming. It made Ji Ren's heart jump.

Xiao Ning'er was indeed was the most beautiful and charming woman and the only love that Ji Ren had in his life . Although she's still only thirteen years old, she is already very dazzling. He remembered that in the institute, Xiao Ning'er and Ye Ziyun were both goddesses that the boys looked up to. Ye Ziyun was full of grace and elegance, while Xiao Ning'er had a cold figure, which made them both their dream lovers.

But after remembering the suffering he had caused her, Ji Ren stopped thinking and focused on treating Xiao Ning'er. Under Ji Ren's gentle massage, Xiao Ning'er felt intense pain at the beginning but the pain was soon replaced by the warmth of Ji Ren's hand entering her foot. After a while, there was the feeling of hot ants drilling into her foot, making her itch, which was replaced with a blissful numbness. Xiao Ning'er couldn't help letting out a little 'ah', which made her endlessly bashful.That bruise had been there for about six to seven months now. Over time, she would feel terrible pain from it. Xiao Ning'er had been enduring the pain with her will power this whole time. However, no matter how much she persevered, the pain had been torturing her all this time.

Xiao Ning'er originally thought that treating this patch of bruise would be very uncomfortable and painful, but, to her surprise, Ji Ren's massage was very gentle. She felt the pain that has been torturing her all this time was alleviated by a lot. She couldn't help as her eyes turned watery. No one knew how hard it was to bear the pain. Every night, she would secretly cry. After wiping those tears off, she would continue to practice.

She had never thought that after being massaged by Ji Ren, the pain would be relieved by this much. Her heart was filled with gratitude. Under the moonlight, Ji Ren's face was clear. The serious expression that he had on his face set ripples off in Xiao Ning'er's heart, making it hard for her to calm down. "Done," said Ji Ren finished the massage. He faintly chuckled and said, "For the next few days, there will still be traces of pain, but all you need to do is rest and you will be fine.""En," said Xiao Ning'er, nodding her head.

Suddenly, her cheeks flushing red, she continued to say, "I still have another bruise, could you massage it, too?""Another bruise?" Ji Ren thought for a moment, 'Right… there should have been another one. The bruise on her leg shouldn't have caused her to be bedridden for two years. There should be a more serious bruise!' "Where is it?" he asked. Xiao Ning'er felt her heart struggling. 'If it's only to let Ji Ren massage my legs, it's still acceptable, but if it's that place...' Xiao Ning'er hesitated for a long time, her face shyly blushing red.

"If it's not convenient…." began Ji Ren, seeing Xiao Ning'er's expression. He immediately realised that the bruised area should be at an inconvenient location. She looked at Ji Ren with a serious expression "Do you--", "Yes, I swear upon my life that i will not have ill thoughts about you, nor will I ever speak of this to anyone…What happens here stays with me and you." Ji Ren nodded his head and replied, recalling everything that happened in his previous life and his oath in this life. The humiliation that he and Xiao Ning'er had gone through, left him a feeling of pain in his heart. With his rebirth, he will definitely protect Xiao Ning'er.

At this moment, after listening to Ji Ren's words, Xiao Ning'er had a weird taste in her heart. Ji Ren was the first boy to move her heart, but it seems that Ji Ren is trying avoid her, Xiao Ning'er's eyes flashed with disappointment, thought for a moment and asked, "Then....umm, do you have anyone else on your mind?" Ji Ren looked at her straight in the eye with a grim expression and said "You misunderstand me, I have sworn an oath, to....to never get too close to someone....and to never cause you pain again" The last line was muttered too softly for Xiao Ning'er to hear, but she was stunned on hearing the former, what pain must he have caused to someone for him to take such an oath.

Looking at Ji Ren, Xiao Ning'er gentle smile disappeared, here was a man before her with so much pain, even more when compared to her, he was too much a mystery and thus she made a decision on the spot, she was going to find out who Ji Ren really was, how could such a nice and kind man have so much suffering inside especially at 13 years of age! In that moment without herself knowing, Xiao Ning'er was falling in love with Ji Ren again just as in their previous life.

Xiao Ning'er knows that Ji Ren's ability is far beyond the imagination of other people. Ji Ren will definitely become a Legend rank Demon Spiritist like Lord Ye Mo in the future or become an even more powerful existance. What she didn't understand was why Ji Ren is being so secretive, while his friend, Nie Li, was boasting around. This might have been one of the reasons why she likes Ji Ren because around him there is always something to ponder about when he's around. Xiao Ning'er struggled for awhile in her mind, 'If the illness doesn't get treated, I will get thrown further and further apart from the surrounding genius of my age.' Since the one helping her with the treatment is Ji Ren, it wasn't that hard to accept.

Grinding her teeth, she began to undo the buttons on her shirt. Seeing Xiao Ning'er's action, Ji Ren couldn't help but feel awkward. He rubbed his nose and watched as Xiao Ning'er slowly removed her shirt. Her cold figure had an unspeakable charm to it. If it wasn't for her treatment, she wouldn't even take the initiative to undo her shirt. As she unbuttoned her shirt, her hands slightly trembled and her inner struggle could be seen. Ji Ren thought for awhile. "I can't get close to her, but still I won't let Xiao Ning'er's hope be crumbled by the disease. Not again, Never Again!'.

The surrounding atmosphere turned charming. The first button, then the second button. Xiao Ning'er's fat-less smooth white skin was already visible, glowing under the moonlight. After the fifth button was undone, Xiao Ning'er's perfect curves were absolutely shattering. Her chest was tied with a bandage with a beautiful bulge pushing out. Ji Ren, on seeing this scene, he couldn't help to swallow down a mouthful of saliva. He thought back on his previous life, although Xiao Ning'er dressed extremely conservative, her figure can be described as extremely hot. With only a glance, she would drive many men crazy. Soon, Xiao Ning'er will grow up to be that charming and attractive women. Her cold and noble character would made her an object, that many men wish to conquer but alas they always tried in vain, as she had only one man in her heart.

Ji Ren calmed his mind for a bit and his eyes fell on Xiao Ning'er's ribs. On her lower rib sat an extremely shocking bruise. Although it is only the size of a thumb, the colour of the bruise was very deep. His heart was full of pity for Xiao Ning'er.' 'Why didn't she tell me before, she suffered so much alone and to endure such intense pain!?' he asked himself. Ji Ren placed his hands on the bruised area and gently massaged it. Xiao Ning'er's skin was as cold as water. Her well-proportioned body had a creamy smooth texture, which he felt through his hand, making his heart swing. He tilted his head up to look at Xiao Ning'er's face. She was burning red, almost as though she had just had a drink of alcohol, giving her a sense of unspeakable beauty. Looking from above, he could see Xiao Ning'er's jade white shoulders, and realized a scent of female fragrance coming from her. Silently, the both of them did not speak and the woods were quiet and serene. Xiao Ning'er could feel the warmth from Ji Ren's palm.

From young till now, this is the first time a guy was so intimately in contact with her body. Right now, her shirt was half removed, revealing a large patch of skin, making her bashful. Even though her heart is strong, in the dead silent night, her heart was very lonely. When she was experiencing the unbearable pain caused by the bruise, she wanted to find someone to rely on. But in the family, no matter if it's her brothers or her father, she felt deeply indifferent.

Ji Ren, at this moment, was the only one, she felt, that she really could rely on. She glanced at Ji Ren and realised that at this moment, was focused on massaging her bruised area. That serious attitude of his made her to feel gratitude, but at the same time she felt a little lost. While Ji Ren's thumb was massaging the bruised area, he would accidentally touched Xiao Ning'er's jade white arms from time to time. That delicate touch would make anyone distracted, even if it's Ji Ren.

Ji Ren's mind would return to the scenes of him and Xiao Ning'er's time together. While Ji Ren was carefully massaging the bruised area with his thumb, he would tap on several important acupuncture points. Because of Xiao Ning'er's well-proportioned body, he would occasionally massage a sensitive spot and would feel the soft bulge, leaving Ji Ren slightly embarrassed. Xiao Ning'er felt the surge of heat coming from Ji Ren's hand as it moved around the rib area. From time to time she would even feel a blissful numbness. Ji Ren's hand would occasionally touch the twin perks that no other man has touched before, making her blush wine red. The look she had when she's blushing was extremely attractive. That girl's charming and enchanting looks would make others unable to do anything but want to take her in their arms.This was a really tough ordeal.

After massaging for a long time, Ji Ren let out a breath, smiled and said, "Done!" feeling Ji Ren's hand move away, Xiao Ning'er felt a sense of loss. She had to admit, Ji Ren's massage technique was amazing. It helped her relieve the pain that tortured her for so long. "Thank you," Xiao Ning'er whispered as she started to button her shirt. Seeing the jade white skin, graceful curves slowly disappearing from his sight, Ji Ren's 'ups and downs' mood was calmed down. With a stern face, he said, "Rest well for the next few days. This should help to alleviate the pain. I'll give you a massage every three days, a few times more and the roots of the illness will be removed. Before reaching Bronze rank, don't train your soul force at night. Absorbing too much moonlight essence, if you are unable to harmonize with it, would cause serious consequences!" "En," Xiao Ning'er nodded her head. She no longer dared to practice, anyhow. If it wasn't for Ji Ren, she can imagine how terrible the situation would've been in the future. All of her efforts and hard work would've been in vain.

Seeing Xiao Ning'er without any other issue, Ji Ren, with a grim look, stood up and said, "It's time for me to leave." "Oh." She couldn't tell what her feelings were. Xiao Ning'er nodded and went silent for a moment before saying, "Ji Ren, you've helped me. If there's anything you need my help with in the future, I will spare no effort to help you!" Seeing Xiao Ning'er's serious expression, Ji Ren smiled, with a little sadness in his eyes. While nodding his head, he said "Okay, if I need your help in the future, I'll find you." He had never thought of getting anything back in return, but he knew that if he would decline she would make him agree no matter what. Ji Ren turned around and left, his shadow slowly disappeared into the forest.

Xiao Ning'er stared at Ji Ren's leaving figure. She stood on the spot for a long time, feeling that the illness in her body has already alleviated by a lot. Her mood became cheerful again. "Ji Ren, what kind of person are you, actually?" Xiao Ning'er muttered, watching Ji Ren from the back. When she could no longer see him, she turned around and walk towards the exit of the training ground. The moon was like water. As the moonlight shined, it would sprinkle a layer of veil over the night.