Chapter 49

Chapter 49: Your Disciple Almost Became My Sister-in-Law!

Yun Yun's thoughts churned as she tried to process her situation.

She managed to suppress her complex emotions, stood up with difficulty, and leaned against the rock wall.

Looking at Xiao Ning, she spoke:

"Thank you for saving my life, I will repay this debt in the future."

Although she had been gravely injured and unconscious, Yun Yun had vaguely regained some awareness when Xiao Ning treated her wounds.

She could sense some of what was happening around her.

Xiao Ning had not taken advantage of her vulnerable state, and he had, in fact, saved her life.

Under these circumstances, she recognized that he had acted out of necessity.

Xiao Ning smiled, knowing from the original story that Yun Yun wasn't the type to become angry and lash out in this situation.

He said:

"Sect Master Yun, there's no need for formalities, It was really no trouble at all."

Yun Yun's pupils contracted in surprise, and after a moment, she asked:

"Have we met before?"

At the same time, she began to search her memories, trying to recall if she had ever encountered someone who matched Xiao Ning's demeanor and appearance.

Xiao Ning noticed the slight change in her expression and realized she might have misunderstood something.

He quickly clarified:

"Sect Master Yun, there's no misunderstanding.

There are only a few powerful Dou Huangs in the Jia Ma Empire, and the only female among them is the current leader of the Yunlan Sect, If I couldn't figure that out, could I even call myself a citizen of the Jia Ma Empire?"

Xiao Ning spread his hands, his expression one of helplessness.

"I see," Yun Yun said, finally understanding.

She stopped trying to hide her identity and continued:

"Since you know who I am, there's no point in pretending otherwise, I'm not someone who forgets a debt.

You've saved my life, and I will repay you for that."

"If you have any conditions, just name them, and I'll personally see to it that they're fulfilled."

Yun Yun's beautiful eyes locked onto Xiao Ning, her long eyelashes trembling slightly.

Her voice was calm, and though she appeared serious, her pale face and the faint blush of her cheeks gave her a delicate, almost fragile beauty.

Xiao Ning looked back at Yun Yun, admiring her grace. She was indeed stunning, but he hadn't saved her to gain a favor.

He had done it out of a sense of obligation.

"It's really nothing," Xiao Ning said dismissively.

"But there is a connection between us."

A playful smile spread across his face as he remembered something.

"Oh?" Yun Yun raised an eyebrow, her confusion deepening.

She searched her memory for anything related to Xiao Ning but couldn't recall ever meeting him before.

For a moment, she was puzzled.

"Please, enlighten me," she said, curiosity piqued.

Xiao Ning touched his chin thoughtfully and then explained:

"Well, it's not exactly a friendly connection.

There's been some conflict,my name is Xiao Ning, and I'm from the Xiao family in Wutan City."

As he said this, Xiao Ning smiled at Yun Yun and continued:

"And that makes Xiao Yan my cousin, we're pretty close, you know?"

He then joked:

"And that disciple of yours, Nalan Yanran, almost became my sister-in-law!"

At that, Yun Yun's face changed slightly.

Her eyes widened in surprise, her lips parted slightly, and for a moment, she was at a loss for words.

She never imagined that the man in front of her was from the Xiao family!

"You..."

Yun Yun pointed at Xiao Ning, momentarily speechless.

Xiao Ning waved his hand nonchalantly and said:

"I'm my own person, and Xiao Yan is his own.

You don't have to worry about that, I'm not directly involved in that situation, and I have no intention of taking a side."

"You must be hungry,I'll go get some food.

Just rest here for now."

Without waiting for Yun Yun's response, Xiao Ning opened the makeshift cover of the cave and walked out, leaving her alone inside.

As she watched him leave, Yun Yun's emotions grew even more complicated.

Xiao Ning had saved her life,If not for him, she would likely still be floating down the river or worse, she might have been found by a monster and turned into a corpse by now.

Not only that, but Xiao Ning had treated her wound.

Yun Yun knew the location of the wound and realized that, while his actions were necessary, it was still a fact that he had seen parts of her body.

The thought made her blush deeply, and she quickly looked away in embarrassment.

Moreover, the name "Xiao Ning" stirred memories in her. After Nalan Yanran had broken off her engagement, Yun Yun had paid attention to the Xiao family.

She wasn't unaware of the rise of a new genius within the Xiao family.

One event, in particular, stood out.

After Nalan Yanran had broken off her engagement with the once-untalented Xiao Yan, he had rediscovered his potential.

In a short time, he went from the third stage of Dou Qi to becoming a true Dou Zhe.

Then there was Xiao Ning, who, despite only being at the Dou Zhe level, had defeated a Da Dou Shi in a fight!

His terrifying combat strength and talent had shocked many, even within the Yunlan Sect.

Some elders had expressed concerns that Nalan Yanran's decision had been a mistake, and that antagonizing the Xiao family wasn't worth it.

As these thoughts swirled in Yun Yun's mind, time passed.

"Want some more skewers?"

Xiao Ning's voice broke through her reverie as he handed her a skewer of grilled monster meat.

The meat was glistening with oil from the open fire, and the seasoning of salt and pepper made it even more enticing.

Yun Yun didn't hesitate.

She reached out, took the skewer, and started eating.

After a day of resting and training, her complexion had improved, but due to the effects of the Amethyst Seal, she still couldn't fully harness her Dou Qi.

After dinner, Xiao Ning put out the fire and turned to Yun Yun. Rubbing his hands together, he made a small jade bottle appear with a flash from his ring.

"Well, it's time to change your bandages," he said, scratching his head.

"Since you're awake, you can do it yourself," he added, handing the jade bottle to her.

Yun Yun was momentarily stunned, then her face flushed with embarrassment.

Lowering her head, she spoke softly, almost like a whisper:

"I'm still not able to move well... so, could you help me?"

"But don't look!"

Xiao Ning scratched his head again, a little flustered. Having been exposed to modern ethics, he was determined to avoid seeing anything inappropriate.

Without changing his expression, he said:

"Alright, I'll help."

He took out a piece of cloth and used it to cover Yun Yun's upper body from behind before turning to the front.

Five deep claw marks ran from her lower chest to her abdomen, a stark contrast against her fair skin, making them appear even more gruesome.

Xiao Ning took a deep breath, poured the powder into his hand, and gently applied it to the wounds.

As his fingers brushed against her delicate skin, he could feel Yun Yun's entire body tense up, a clear sign of her nervousness.

"All done!" Xiao Ning said quickly after finishing, turning away and rubbing his nose while he waited for Yun Yun to redress herself.

Her face was still flushed, and she hurriedly put on her clothes, not daring to meet his eyes.

For a moment, she was too embarrassed to even look directly at him.