Chapter 139 – Many Men Have Said That to Me

“Thank you for your concern, Dean Xia. The child is fine now.”

Luo Ruying said with a gentle smile.

Xia Guo, however, was deeply shocked.

Yesterday, after learning that Luo Hongye possessed both celestial and demonic energy, he had specifically consulted numerous ancient texts.

Discovering that Luo Hongye was likely the legendary Immortal-Demon Body, he was utterly astonished.

There had never been a case of a natural-born Immortal-Demon Body in the world.

But after the initial shock, he couldn’t help but feel regret.

Luo Hongye was young, and her talent test had triggered a celestial phenomenon, even shattering the Celestial Secret Stone. Her future in cultivation was boundless.

Yet, it seemed that the heavens were envious of such talent, and Luo Hongye turned out to be the extremely rare Immortal-Demon Body.

He had lamented this all night, only to be told the next day that Luo Hongye was fine…

This was something he had never heard of before…

“May I ask how Fairy Luo achieved this?”

Xia Guo couldn’t help but ask, his curiosity overwhelming him.

Luo Ruying smiled and looked at Ning Yechen beside her.

“My husband comes from a lineage of healers. There happened to be a record of a cure for this condition in an ancient text passed down in his family.”

Xia Guo followed Luo Ruying’s gaze and looked at Ning Yechen.

This was the first time he had observed a mortal so closely and seriously.

He hadn’t paid much attention to Ning Yechen’s existence before. Now, looking at him up close, he realized this man was extraordinary…

His posture was upright and graceful, his features remarkably handsome. He always wore a gentle and charming smile, and his entire being exuded an air of composure and calmness…

Even when facing a Heavenly God Realm expert like himself, he remained neither humble nor arrogant…

Such a presence was extremely rare among mortals.

Usually, people who met him were either intimidated or filled with admiration and respect. It was almost unheard of for someone like Ning Yechen to look him directly in the eye…

As expected of Fairy Luo’s husband, he truly has something special about him…

To have ancient texts at home that contain remedies for the Immortal-Demon Body is truly remarkable…

I’ve cultivated for so long, yet I’ve never heard of any method to cure the Immortal-Demon Body.

“Since Mr. Ning is from a lineage of healers, your medical skills must be exceptional.”

“I happen to have a favor I’d like to ask of you, Mr. Ning.”

Xia Guo said to Ning Yechen very politely.

“Dean Xia, please speak freely.”

“Yesterday, one of our academy’s disciples, Su Yi, was unfortunately affected and severely injured. She remains bedridden to this day.”

“We’ve invited all the renowned physicians in the city, but her condition hasn’t improved. Even I am helpless. I wonder if you could diagnose her?”

Xia Guo made his request.

Yesterday, for some unknown reason, Luo Hongye had attracted demonic energy into her body. In her haste, Su Yi had rashly reached out to touch her, and although her injuries weren’t too severe, demonic energy had also invaded her body.

Despite trying various methods and medicines, her injuries hadn’t healed.

Hearing this, Luo Ruying realized why she hadn’t seen Su Yi. It turned out she was still recovering from her injuries.

Luo Ruying turned to look at Ning Yechen.

She had a good impression of Su Yi.

She was very kind and gentle with the children, teaching them patiently.

Luo Ruying felt somewhat guilty that Su Yi had been injured while trying to protect her child.

“Miss Su was injured because of our child, so it’s only right for us to visit her.”

“We’ll trouble Dean Xia to lead the way.”

Ning Yechen agreed with a smile.

He had heard everything from Yue Qingyou. Since Su Yi was injured while protecting Luo Hongye, he definitely wouldn’t just stand by and do nothing.

Even if Xia Guo hadn’t mentioned it, he had originally planned to visit Su Yi. This was one of the reasons he had accompanied his child to Nanli Academy today.

“Please follow me.”

Under Xia Guo’s guidance, Ning Yechen and the others arrived at the residential area within Nanli Academy, specifically designated for disciples.

The courtyards were laid out in a crisscross pattern, with rows of neatly arranged houses. Each house was a separate unit, designed for disciples to focus on their cultivation.

As Xia Guo led Ning Yechen through the courtyards, the Nanli Academy disciples they passed by would politely bow and greet them.

Among them, many curiously observed Ning Yechen and his group.

Along the way, Xia Guo couldn’t help but sneak glances at Yue Qingyou, who maintained a dignified posture and silently followed behind Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying without uttering a word.

For some reason, he still felt like he had seen this woman somewhere before…

Moreover, this woman’s beauty and temperament were simply impeccable…

Yet, such a woman was merely a servant…?

“Dean Xia, is there something on my face?”

Yue Qingyou looked at Xia Guo with her beautiful eyes and asked with a faint smile.

She had noticed Xia Guo’s covert glances from the very beginning.

“Ahem, I wonder if I’ve met you somewhere before, Miss?”

Xia Guo, caught off guard, coughed awkwardly and looked at Yue Qingyou earnestly.

“Perhaps~”

“Many men have said that to me.”

The corners of Yue Qingyou’s lips curled up slightly, a captivating smile gracing her serene and beautiful face. She replied politely and gracefully.

“My apologies…”

“I must have been mistaken…”

Xia Guo looked away embarrassedly, not daring to meet Yue Qingyou’s gaze again.

Luo Ruying couldn’t help but let out a chuckle.

Yue Qingyou said that many men who tried to approach her had said similar things, and now Xia Guo was asking the same question. Wasn’t he essentially trying to flirt with her?

As the Dean of Nanli Academy and a powerful figure in the Southern Prefecture, it would be too embarrassing to be caught staring at a servant and be mistaken for flirting. That’s why Xia Guo didn’t dare to speak to Yue Qingyou anymore.

A cultivator at the Heavenly God Realm was rendered speechless by Yue Qingyou’s few words.

Ning Yechen, walking beside them, also smiled slightly but didn’t say anything.

Xia Guo is still too young to try and pry into Yue Qingyou’s affairs.

The three of them soon arrived outside Su Yi’s room.

Just as they approached, they heard Qi Yuan’s voice coming from inside the room.

“Wait a moment, I’ll go find Brother Ning to take a look at you!”

“Brother Ning is very skilled, it’ll definitely be fine!”

Qi Yuan hurriedly opened the door from inside, bumping right into Xia Guo who was approaching.

“D-Dean Xia…!”

Qi Yuan hastily curtsied and greeted him.

She had now successfully become a cultivation disciple of Nanli Academy and was wearing the academy’s apprentice uniform.

She had skipped class to visit Su Yi and was caught red-handed by the Dean…

It was hard not to be flustered…

However, as Qi Yuan looked up, she saw Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying behind Xia Guo. Her face lit up with joy, and she completely ignored Xia Guo, running towards Ning Yechen and calling out enthusiastically,

“Sister Luo, Brother Ning!”

Xia Guo’s hand, raised in preparation for a greeting, froze awkwardly in mid-air.

He knew that Qi Yuan and Su Yi were close friends, so it was understandable for her to skip class to visit Su Yi. He didn’t intend to blame her.

But being so blatantly ignored made him feel a bit hurt…

He hadn’t expected that in Qi Yuan’s eyes, he, the Dean of Nanli Academy, didn’t even hold as much weight as Ning Yechen…

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