Chapter 8: Calming down
"Junior brother, how are you feeling now?"
Shangguan Yue Ling’s voice was low and gentle, her palm still resting lightly on Langtian’s bare back. A steady stream of warm qi flowed from her hand, gently circulating into his damaged meridians and calming the chaotic energy within.
Langtian’s breathing had evened out, his chest rising and falling in a slower, steadier rhythm.
"I’m much better now. Thank you, Senior Sister Shangguan..."
Yue Ling released a quiet breath, a faint hint of relief visible in her expression.
"Good," she said softly. "But don’t let your guard down just yet. Keep breathing. I’ll help you absorb the rest of the pill’s energy."
"Yes."
Langtian nodded obediently.
"Alright. Deep breath in. No talking for now," Yue Ling instructed, her voice calm and gentle, just as Langtian remembered from years past.
She resumed channeling qi into his body, carefully helping mend his meridians and regulating the inner flow of energy. Langtian followed her instructions without resistance, just as he always had.
And somehow... it reminded him of old times.
Back when he was younger, whenever he had gotten injured during training, it had always been Senior Sister Shangguan who treated him, just like this.