Time travel, quick transmigration

Shi Yan still felt lingering fear from the memory of struggling in the river that night. The feeling of despair and helplessness was too real. If Xiao Huanling hadn't jumped into the river to save her, she might already be a floating corpse.

That night, she swam along the river, but the current was swift and she could easily be swept away. If it weren't for her will to survive, she wouldn't have been able to keep going. Thinking back on it now, that feeling was really unpleasant. Where did Xiao Huanling get the courage to jump into the river and save her without hesitation?

"Ah Ling, is it worth risking your life for me?"

Looking at Xiao Huanling's once radiant face, now pale and weak, her delicate lips white and dry, Xiao Huanling couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Do you know who sent the people who are hunting you down?

Having experienced this perilous situation, Xiao Huanling became increasingly worried about Shi Yan's predicament.

Shi Yan learned from 0804 who hired the assassin, but she couldn't tell Xiao Huanling directly because she said she wouldn't be able to explain how she found out if Xiao Huanling asked. So after a moment of silence and thought, she shook her head.

Seeing her like this, Xiao Huanling had no choice but to suppress his doubts.

"It's alright. I will investigate thoroughly once I recover."

He will not allow anyone who intends to harm Shi Yan or endanger her safety to continue living in the world.

"Are your injuries any better?"

After asking, Xiao Huanling realized that he had been so happy that Shi Yan had come to see him that he had neglected to mention that Shi Yan was also injured.

"I'm sorry, I was really confused. You're still injured and haven't fully recovered, yet I've kept you talking for so long. You should go back inside and rest. I'm fine, as you can see, I'm perfectly alright."

Xiao Huanling's anxious look warmed Shi Yan's heart. Since arriving in this alternate dimension, besides Xiao Die, Xiao Huanling was the first person to genuinely care about her. She cherished such sincere affection.

"Alright, I'll go back to my room and rest. I'll come see you again later."

As soon as Shi Yan finished speaking, a middle-aged man entered the room with a boy dressed as a medicine boy.

"So you're here, my lady. My master went to check your pulse earlier and was wondering where you'd gone when he didn't see you in the room..."

The medicine boy had a handsome, fair face and looked like a clever and lively person.

Shi Yan smiled slightly and nodded to the dignified-looking middle-aged man in thanks.

"Thank you for your help, doctor."

"I was so worried about my younger brother's injuries that I came looking for him, and I'm really sorry that you came to find him empty-handed."

Xiao Lianshu glanced at Shi Yan quietly. Shi Yan possessed an elegant yet noble demeanor, and her unparalleled and graceful appearance clearly indicated that she had an extraordinary background. He dared not offend her rashly, nor did he wish to get involved with her, so he spoke politely and respectfully without a smile.

"This female Taoist priest is exaggerating."

"Xiao Jiang has always been outspoken, so the nun doesn't need to take it to heart."

"I've come to take this young master's pulse."

As he spoke, he stepped forward.

Seeing this, Shi Yan stood up and stepped aside.

"Thank you for your trouble."

Xiao Lianshu nodded, walked to the stool by the couch and sat down, gesturing for Xiao Huanling to extend his hand.

Xiao Huanling glanced at Xiao Yanshu indifferently before extending her right hand and placing it on the couch.

Xiao Lianshu felt inexplicably frightened by Xiao Huanling's emotionless gaze. The fear he felt that night when the other party held a sword to his neck surged back into his heart. With the righteousness of saving lives and the backbone of not being afraid of being forced by powerful authority, he forced himself to calm down and finished taking Xiao Huanling's pulse.

"Young master's injuries are no longer serious, and his high fever has subsided. He should rest well for the next two days and take two more doses of medicine to consolidate his recovery, and he will be fully recovered."

The implication was that you were alright and didn't need to stay at the clinic any longer; if you knew what was good for you, you should leave quickly.

"Xiao Jiang, stay here and help this young master change his dressing and re-bandage him."

He stood up as soon as he finished speaking.

"I have patients ahead of me, so please excuse me."

"As for you, nun, well, although your injuries are not minor, fortunately they are not in vital areas. That night, I had my daughter apply the finest Jade Mushroom Ointment and Rejuvenating Dew from the clinic to you. I believe your wounds will heal very quickly and will not leave deep scars. Now that you have woken up, you can apply them again today. I will also have my servant prepare a few doses of a formula to promote muscle regeneration, nourish your body, replenish your qi and blood. This will greatly benefit your injuries."

At this point, Xiao Lianshu couldn't help but feel a pang of regret. If it weren't for Xiao Huanling's intimidation, he wouldn't have been willing to take out his clinic's priceless treasure just to treat Shi Yan's wounds.

He hasn't received a single penny yet.

"Never mind, consider it a loss to avoid further trouble."

Xiao Lianshu comforted himself inwardly.

Shi Yan was unaware that Xiao Huanling had threatened Xiao Lianshu that night, and that Xiao Lianshu harbored resentment towards the two of them. She simply assumed that he was a stern and unsmiling person.

"Thank you, doctor. We will reward you handsomely once we are healed."

Shi Yan looked gratefully at Xiao Lianshu, whose face was embarrassed, and bowed sincerely.

Although Xiao Lianshu had some reservations in his heart, seeing Xiao Huanling's indifferent and cold gaze, he dared not accept Shi Yan's large sum of money.

"No need, no need, just pay the price."

"There are still patients waiting for me ahead, so I'll be going now. No need to see me off, stop, stop..."

As he spoke, he strode away as if a raging flood or ferocious beast were chasing him.

Shi Yan couldn't help but feel strange watching Xiao Lianshu flee as if he were running away, so she turned to look at Xiao Jiang, who was fiddling with the wound medicine and gauze.

"Xiao Jiang, your clinic must be very busy. Your master is a rare and good doctor who cares so much about his patients."

Xiao Jiang pursed her lips dismissively and did not respond, but simply looked up at Shi Yan.

“I said, are you going to stay here and not leave? I need to apply medicine to him. It’s inconvenient for you to stay here any longer.”

Shi Yan was caught off guard and froze on the spot, her face slightly flushed.

"No, no, I was just about to leave."

"Ah Ling, I'm going back to my room now. You get some rest, and I'll come see you again later."

Xiao Huanling noticed Shi Yan's embarrassment and gave the culprit, Xiao Jiang, a cold glance.

"Alright, go ahead. Don't worry about me here."

Shi Yan responded lightly, gave a few more instructions, and then left.

"Who gave you permission to be so disrespectful and speak so casually in front of her?"

Xiao Huanling sat up from the couch, staring coldly at Xiao Jiang, who was holding his head high and looking arrogant.

“Speak, or your tongue will become useless.”

Jiang He tossed the medicine bottle onto the couch, crossed his arms, and glared at Xiao Huanling without fear.

“I hate her. If it weren’t for her, you wouldn’t have gotten yourself into such a mess.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Huanling raised his hand and flicked his wrist, a palm strike landing on Jiang He's right cheek.

"If you really want to stay by my side, you must first learn to respect the people I care about. She is the most important person in my heart. I would be willing to die for her. It is none of your business how I act."

Jiang He covered his aching cheek, and was about to retort when his expression suddenly changed, and he looked at Xiao Huanling with delight.

“My benefactor, you've agreed to let me follow you and start a business together. That's wonderful! I'll go back and tell my mother this good news; she'll be overjoyed.”