Su Qinglan stepped back, her chest heaving.
She watched silently as Han Jue and Hu Yan worked together to wash away the layers of dust and dark blood.
The water in the basin turned deep red almost instantly. Only when the wounds were finally visible and clean did Su Qinglan step forward again.
She placed her palms directly over Shi Feng’s heart and closed her eyes.
Suddenly, a blindingly bright green light erupted from her hands. It was so intense that Hu Yan and Han Jue had to shield their eyes.
This wasn’t like her usual gentle healing; this was a level of power they had never seen before. Su Qinglan was pushing her Level 4 Plant Ability to its absolute limit.
Right before their stunned eyes, the big, gaping wounds on Shi Feng’s chest and shoulders began to crawl and close.
The torn flesh stitched itself back together like magic. The deep gashes disappeared, leaving behind only faint, pink scars.
Hu Yan and Han Jue were frozen in shock.
They knew their female was special, but to heal a seven-striped beastman from the brink of death in mere minutes was unheard of.
Usually, she would use herbs and take several days to mend such damage.
Su Qinglan’s face went pale. Large beads of sweat dripped from her brows, and her breath became ragged. She had used every drop of her plant-type energy to ensure he would survive. As the light finally faded, she swayed a little, her body turning to jelly.
"Lan Lan!" Han Jue caught her before she could hit the floor.
She leaned against him, her eyes fixed on the now-breathing-steadily Shi Feng. "He... he is stable now," she whispered, her voice weak.
"The infection won’t set in."
Hu Yan looked at the Lion King, who now looked like he was simply sleeping.
Then he looked at Su Qinglan, his eyes full of awe and a new kind of fear. "You used all your strength for him," he murmured.
Su Qinglan didn’t answer. She was too exhausted to speak.
Hu Yan and Han Jue looked at Su Qinglan’s tired figure. Her eyelids were drooping, and she was swaying as she tried to fight her sleepiness. Her face was pale from using so much energy, and it made their hearts ache with worry.
Without a word, Hu Yan stepped forward and lifted her in a bridal style. "Let’s go sleep," he said firmly, his voice full of care. "You are very tired. You have done enough."
He immediately carried her to the upper floor of their treehouse. He was very protective; there was no way he would allow his female to sleep in the same room or even on the same floor as another man, especially one like the Lion King.
Since they couldn’t take Shi Feng anywhere else without alerting the tribe, the guest had to stay downstairs.
As Hu Yan laid her down on the soft furs, Su Qinglan’s hand suddenly shot out. She clutched his arm tightly, her eyes barely open. "Don’t go..." she whispered.
She pulled him toward her and dug her head into his chest. Within seconds, the sound of her steady, deep breathing filled the room. She had fallen into a deep sleep the moment she felt his familiar scent.
Hu Yan let out a long, heavy sigh. He stayed in the bed, wrapping his strong arms around her body to give her warmth.
He gently patted her back as if she were one of the cubs and leaned down to kiss her forehead. "Rest, Lan Lan," he murmured. "I’m right here."
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