The protagonist stole my spiritual root? Hey, heroine, give birth to me!

"So that's what my sister-in-law meant. No problem!"

"Although I don't have any cultivation level right now, I still have a wealth of cultivation experience. If you have any questions, just come to me!" Chen Xuan said, patting his chest.

"May I ask what your cultivation level was before, Senior Brother?"

"Just a mere Golden Core!"

After saying that, Chen Xuan shook his head and left, leaving Liu Yanxin looking shocked.

That's the Golden Core stage! If that were in Flame Feather City, he could be a city lord! Don't underestimate the difference between the Golden Core and Foundation Establishment stages, which is only one level. Countless people in this world are stuck at that crucial hurdle!

And Senior Brother Chen Xuan is so young... although she didn't know Chen Xuan's real age either.

After returning to the Qin family, Chen Xuan visited Lin Shuiyao again. Lin Shuiyao was still lying in bed at the time. When she saw Chen Xuan come over, her face turned red, and she quickly covered her whole body with the quilt.

"Why is Mr. Chen here again?"

"It's like this, Madam. I saw that you were afflicted with cold poison, so I went over and bought you some flame feathers. You can put them in your bed to keep warm when you rest!"

"Thank you, Mr. Chen." Lin Shuiyao took out her flawless white arm and took the Flame Feather.

"When Xiaofeng comes back, I'll have him compensate you with spiritual energy."

Yes, Lin Shuiyao didn't have much money. Qin Feng didn't give her any spirit stones when he came back, and even claimed that he was afraid they would be stolen by the master's family, so she carried them all with her.

"In that case, I'll head back now. Madam, when will you have time tomorrow so I can give you some treatment?"

"Noon, it must be noon!"

"That's very good." After saying that, Chen Xuan left, leaving Lin Shuiyao alone in the room.

"This Chen Xuan is quite dedicated; he seems to be a good person..." As if she had thought of something, Lin Shuiyao's face became even redder.

……

The next day, Chen Xuan arrived at Lin Shuiyao's house as promised. Lin Shuiyao was also dressed neatly, but her face still seemed a little pale.

"Madam, how are you feeling now?"

"I feel much better now, but the cold poison has penetrated deep into my bones, and it still aches a little." Lin Shuiyao's face was a bit pale, clearly due to the cold poison robbing her body.

Chen Xuan nodded and sat down beside Lin Shuiyao's bed to take her pulse. However, when he touched her skin, she visibly trembled.

"Madam's cold poison has penetrated deep into her bone marrow and will require a long period of treatment to completely eradicate. However, I will do my best to help you recover as soon as possible."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Chen."

Chen Xuan smiled slightly, then took out a pill, handed it to Lin Shuiyao, and put it in her mouth.

"This is a pill I refined when I still had cultivation. It's extremely effective against cold poison. Madam, please relax, I will treat you now," Chen Xuan reminded her.

Lin Shuiyao nodded, took a deep breath, and closed her eyes: "Please, Mr. Chen, do as you please."

The sound was as faint as a mosquito's buzz.

"Then I shall accept your offer!" With that, Chen Xuan began treating Lin Shuiyao.

In the days that followed, Chen Xuan came to treat Lin Shuiyao every day and sometimes talked to her. Lin Shuiyao gradually lowered her guard and began to share some of her past experiences with Chen Xuan.

They only talked about trivial matters within the Qin family, without mentioning her background at all. However, Chen Xuan didn't care. The treatment was more than halfway complete, and his relationship with Lin Shuiyao was becoming increasingly familiar and intimate.

After all, he already knew everything about Lin Shuiyao, in every sense of the word.

A month passed quickly. During this time, Liu Yanxin visited several times, and Chen Xuan did not neglect her, providing guidance as needed.

Today was the last time Chen Xuan would treat Lin Shuiyao's cold poison. He felt the time was right, so after making some preparations, he went to Lin Shuiyao's residence.

"Mr. Chen is here, please come in quickly!" Lin Shuiyao said warmly, and Azi also left with good manners.

"It seems my treatment is very effective; Madam's complexion is getting better and better!"

“Yes, this is all thanks to Mr. Chen~” Lin Shuiyao’s eyes crinkled into a smile.

"Then let's begin the final treatment. After today, Madam will be fully recovered," Chen Xuan said.

"Is this the last time...?" Lin Shuiyao felt her heart skip a beat when she heard the news.

She had been lonely for too long, and finally had a "male best friend" named Chen Xuan. Now that her treatment was coming to an end, Lin Shuiyao suddenly felt a little reluctant to part with him. However, she knew that this was necessary, and Chen Xuan couldn't stay with her forever; they were ultimately from two different worlds.

"Madam, are you ready?" Chen Xuan asked softly, his voice carrying a hint of warmth.

Lin Shuiyao snapped out of her daze and nodded: "Yes, I'm ready."

Chen Xuan smiled slightly, sat down on the edge of the bed, and began to take Lin Shuiyao's pulse. His fingertips lightly touched her wrist, and the warmth he felt warmed Lin Shuiyao's heart.

This time, however, she found that Chen Xuan held her hand tightly and did not let go.

"Mr. Chen, what's wrong with you...?"

"Sister Yao Yao, I..." Chen Xuan hesitated, but Lin Shuiyao could easily see what Chen Xuan meant to her!

"No, no, Mr. Chen, thank you for taking care of me during this time, but I..." Lin Shuiyao hesitated, feeling a mix of emotions she couldn't quite describe—warmth and unease.

"Sister Yao Yao, I like you! From the first moment I saw you, I fell in love with you at first sight." Chen Xuan finally said what was on his mind.

There will only be one outcome today.

"Chen Xuan, you...you are..." Lin Shuiyao was somewhat panicked. She had never imagined that Chen Xuan would have such feelings for her.

"Sister Yao Yao, I know you might find this a bit sudden, but I just can't control myself. Every time I see you, I just...!"

"Chen, Chen Xuan, don't get agitated. I need time. Please give me some time, okay?" Lin Shuiyao said apologetically.

However, Chen Xuan had no time to give her. By the time she realized what was happening, it would be too late!

"If you don't agree, Sister Shuiyao, then I'll leave after this treatment, and we'll never see each other again in this life!" Chen Xuan stood up and said softly.

Upon hearing Chen Xuan's last sentence, Lin Shuiyao felt as if she had been struck by a sledgehammer, and her heart was filled with reluctance.

You see, in the past month, she had already gotten used to Chen Xuan, listening to him tell interesting stories or play some fun games, one of which was called playing cards, which was her favorite.

"Chen Xuan, can we both calm down?"

When Chen Xuan saw that she didn't reject him, he immediately smiled slightly. It was clear he had feelings for her too, yet she remained oblivious! Lin Shuiyao also saw this smile, and she was puzzled as to why Chen Xuan was smiling.

She then received her answer. Her vision suddenly spun, and before she knew it, Chen Xuan had already swept her up in his arms.

"Hey, what are you doing?" She gently patted Chen Xuan.

"Don't worry, Sister Yao Yao, I'll treat you one last time!"

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Two hours later.

"Waaaaah, Chen Xuan, you lied to me! You said...!"

"Cough cough, I can't help myself, I can't help myself!" Chen Xuan looked at Lin Shuiyao, his eyes filled with tenderness and determination: "My darling Yaoyao, don't worry, I will always be by your side and will never leave you."

Lin Shuiyao's heart skipped a beat. She knew Chen Xuan was sincere, but her feelings for him...

"Chen Xuan, why are you so good to me?" Lin Shuiyao asked.

“Because…” Chen Xuan thought for a moment, “I don’t know why, I just feel that you are someone I should protect.”