238. I want to refuse

I hit my back against the edge, and the pain made me grimace with bared teeth. Next time, I'll have to discuss with Ninth Master Chang...

We might need to be gentler, these last few days I've already suffered enough injuries.

If this continues, I'll easily... pass away prematurely at a young age...

How was I supposed to know that was something only couples could see? Nobody told me shedding snake skin was such a private matter.

In my understanding, it seemed like reptiles, such as Guarded Palaces or bearded dragons, needed to shed their skin, who knew Snake Slough was actually a private thing.

My ears felt a bit tingling and numb, I somewhat embarrassedly covered my back and moved to the side, only to be pulled back by Ninth Master Chang. It seemed to know it had hurt me, and with a bit of affection, rested its forehead on my shoulder...