Chapter 42: Daily Life with Mu Ningxue

The next morning, at six o'clock, Qin Chen woke up from his meditation on time, thanks to his biological clock. He then went outside to find a quiet spot for gravity training. An hour later, he returned to the hotel, took a shower, and ordered breakfast for two.

«Mm!!»

At this moment, Mu Ningxue, who was lying in bed, stretched comfortably. She hadn't slept so well in a long time.

«Where am I?»

She quickly realized that this wasn't her room or the school. She checked her clothes, which were still from the previous day, and found no other signs on her body. She breathed a sigh of relief.

«You're awake? Freshen up and have some breakfast,» Qin Chen said casually as he came out of the bathroom, as if they were a cohabiting couple.

«Thank you for saving me!»

The moment she saw Qin Chen, memories of the previous day came flooding back. She felt embarrassed for falling asleep after being rescued, her icy demeanor melting into a blush.

«It's nothing. My name is Qin Chen. I just arrived in the capital. It was only right to help when I saw someone in trouble,» Qin Chen said, shaking his head.

Mu Ningxue accepted his invitation to sit and have breakfast together: two eggs, a glass of milk, and a piece of bread.

«My name is Mu Ningxue. I'm a student at the Imperial Academy. If you need any help while you're in the capital, feel free to contact me. Here's my information,» she said, handing him a note awkwardly. It was all she could offer in return for his help.

«Perfect. I'm new here and unfamiliar with the city. How about we set a time for you to show me around?» Qin Chen said, accepting the note readily.

«Sure, no problem. I should go now!» Mu Ningxue quickly agreed, feeling the need to leave. After all, it wasn't proper for a young man and woman to be alone together for too long.

«Also, don't use that bow again. Although I treated you this time, it was only a superficial fix. Your soul has already been eroded by the bow. To truly heal, you must not use it until you can fully control it, especially before you become a high-level mage,» Qin Chen kindly reminded her. He didn't want her to shorten her life by recklessly using the bow.

«Thank you for the reminder. I'll be careful,» Mu Ningxue said, feeling warmth in her heart, her icy facade softening into a smile.

Her smile was as rare and stunning as an ice lotus blooming, so beautiful that Qin Chen almost embarrassed himself by staring.

«Well, I'll have to treat her soul more frequently,» Qin Chen thought. He knew Mu Ningxue wouldn't heed his warning. She was the type to use the bow regardless of the consequences, disregarding her own life.

When treating Mu Ningxue's soul, he found it to be cold. Even when he infused life force into her, he had to do it gradually, like thawing a frozen limb with warm water rather than hot water to avoid damage.

After Mu Ningxue left, Qin Chen went to an auction house, spending 25 million to acquire a large plant-based spiritual seed called the Ironwood Vine. It could amplify plant-based magic by 2.5 times and make vines as tough as steel, a top-tier spiritual seed.

On his third day in the capital, Mu Ningxue arrived as promised, spending the whole day showing him around. Qin Chen wasn't the type to rigidly follow plans. A city tour was a date to him, so he took her to couple-friendly places like amusement parks, snack streets, and cinemas.

At first, Mu Ningxue was puzzled, but soon she understood. Surprisingly, she didn't mind and silently accompanied him, eventually warming up to the date, making them look like a couple.

As night fell, after dinner, Qin Chen suggested, «Come to my hotel.»

Mu Ningxue frowned, clearly suspicious.

«Don't misunderstand. I want to help you with the backlash from the Crystal Ice Bow. Your soul has been eroded, and healing it takes time—two months, with treatment every other day. Without it, you won't live past thirty-five!» Qin Chen explained, not wanting her to think ill of him. He needed to win her trust.

«Oh, I see. Thank you,» Mu Ningxue blushed. She had been thinking of refusing, but knowing his intention was to help, she felt relieved. She remembered the previous treatment vividly and even looked forward to fully healing her soul.

«The treatment is the same as before,» Qin Chen said as they sat on the sofa back at the hotel.

«Can't we use a different method?» Mu Ningxue asked hesitantly, remembering the intimate position of the previous treatment.

«The method I use involves my innate ability, a kind of energy from my body. If you're not close, it won't work and will be wasted. But don't worry, I'm a gentleman. Don't you trust me?» Qin Chen quickly rebutted, though he could heal her without contact, he preferred the intimacy.

«Alright,» Mu Ningxue agreed, trusting him. If he had any ill intentions, she would have been in trouble long ago.

«Relax, breathe deeply, and calm your mind,» Qin Chen said as he embraced her, feeling her stiff body and rapid heartbeat.

Though Qin Chen kept his composure, he could smell her enticing fragrance and feel her softness.

Mu Ningxue, feeling his warmth and masculine energy, blushed deeply, hoping the treatment would end soon.

Qin Chen, not one to drag things out, started healing her soul, slowly infusing life force to help it recover. The process was quick, finishing in fifteen minutes.

«I'll be going now,» Mu Ningxue said hurriedly, escaping his embrace and finding an excuse to leave the room.

«There's hope!» Qin Chen thought, feeling exceptionally pleased. Winning over an icy beauty like Mu Ningxue required patience and subtle advances.

(End of Chapter)