Chapter 9 Ambiguous Relationship on the Hospital Bed
twenty two
"Lord Dragon Lord, there are a few patients with special circumstances. Si Ding requests your assistance in treating them."
"I understand, I'll go right away." Danfeng closed the book and, led by the attendant, went to the ward.
Recently, the monstrous creatures of abundance have begun to stir, deliberately sabotaging important commercial ports and transportation hubs one after another.
General Teng Xiao dispatched a large number of Cloud Cavalry to suppress the rebellion, and the war quickly broke out. Wounded Cloud Cavalrymen were constantly sent back to the Pill Cauldron Division for treatment, and for a time, there was a severe shortage of alchemists.
Along the way, he saw many wounded Cloud Riders sitting on the ground. The alchemists were busy, but some Cloud Riders who had not received treatment were dissatisfied with the speed of treatment and cursed at the alchemists. Soon, the guards came to mediate.
Danfeng was used to this kind of situation and didn't pay much attention to it.
Those who can still call out are at least still salvageable.
He couldn't help but think of you. Two months ago you led the Cloud Cavalry to the front lines and haven't returned yet. All the letters he sent have gone unanswered, making him worry about your safety.
But Danfeng didn't have time to think much about it; the patient's disordered pulse made him feel a little strange.
How could a young man who looks less than two hundred years old show signs of being possessed by a demon? Is something wrong?
Before Danfeng could voice his doubts, the wounded man, whose eyes had been tightly closed, suddenly opened them, and golden ginkgo leaves quickly covered his entire body. He stomped on the stretcher, breaking it in two, and without warning bit Danshi's left arm. Soon, the once normal Danshi was covered in terrifying patterns, instantly transforming into a monstrous creature that bared its fangs and claws, attacking the crowd present.
"Get out of the way!" Danfeng used magic to push the onlookers several meters away, and then began to fight the unknown monster.
Fearing that innocent people might be harmed, Danfeng did not use his full strength. After a while, the demonic body and the monster lay motionless at Danfeng's feet.
The sudden turn of events quickly caused a commotion. Danfeng ignored the murmurs of the crowd and instead ordered his servants to send the deceased to the Ten Kings' Office for examination.
Then he rushed off to another location to help treat more seriously injured patients. There, he saw a familiar figure.
At this moment, you are busy getting medicine and changing dressings for the wounded, completely unaware that Danfeng is nearby.
While treating the wounded, Danfeng kept an eye on your situation. He noticed that you would occasionally clutch your right arm and rest for a while. Was you injured there?
He couldn't see your expression, but your movements were different from usual, and the fact that you were here instead of on the battlefield made it reasonable for him to suspect that you were injured.
You idiot, you're injured and you shouldn't be resting.
Danfeng grumbled inwardly.
...
By the time Danfeng finished treating the wounded, it was already dark. He specifically inquired about your ward and went straight to your room as soon as he finished.
"Knock knock." You hear two knocks on the door.
"Who is it?" You curiously opened the door and were surprised to find Danfeng standing outside.
"What are you doing here?" you blurted out.
"I also want to ask you this question: how did you end up here?" Danfeng looked you up and down without making a sound.
"Uh... I know a little about medicine. The Dan Ding Division is short-handed, so the general sent me here to help."
"You're lying." Danfeng saw through your lie at a glance.
"No way!" you're still being stubborn.
Without a word, Danfeng grabbed your right arm, and you cried out in pain.
Where are you hurt?
"...It's nothing, just a minor injury, it'll be fine in a few days..."
"Where are you hurt?" Danfeng repeated a second time, his face serious.
"Take off your clothes, I need to check them," Danfeng ordered.
Seeing that you could no longer hide it, you had no choice but to obediently follow his orders, painfully taking off your outer garment and revealing your bleeding right arm.
"Do you even remember that you're a Cloud Rider? Do I need to tell you how important your right arm is?" Danfeng was truly angry this time.
If you're not careful, you could lose your arm, and yet you're still lying to him as if nothing's wrong.
“I…” You can’t refute his words.
Danfeng may be criticizing you, but he's constantly using the Cloud Chant Technique to heal you.
"It will hurt a little, just bear with it."
The magic transformed into rain and mist, seeping into your skin little by little, like hundreds of silver needles piercing your wounds at the same time.
You grit your teeth, silently enduring the pain, and beads of sweat appear on your forehead.
It is unknown how many Amber Ages passed before this inhuman torment finally ceased.
Danfeng rewrapped the bandages around your head, then took out a handkerchief he always carried and gently wiped the sweat from your forehead.
"Rest well and don't run around, understand?" Danfeng warned you sternly.
"knew."
"If I find out you've sneaked out, you'll face the consequences."
Danfeng's expression reminded you of unpleasant memories. Just thinking about that bowl of bitter medicine, comparable to the bitterest herb, makes you tremble involuntarily.
"Okay, I promise I won't run around, I swear." You hold up three fingers on your left hand and solemnly promise him.
Danfeng didn't reply, but instead put away the handkerchief and gently tapped your forehead.
"I have other things to attend to, so I'll be going now. Remember what I just said," Danfeng repeatedly instructed.
"Okay, I got it. Take care of yourself too."
The door opened and closed again, and the room quickly returned to silence, as if nothing had ever happened.
...
twenty three
You have been following Danfeng's medical advice and have been resting quietly in the ward for the past few days, hardly ever leaving the room.
With Danfeng's miraculous Cloud Chanting Technique, your wounds healed quickly and gradually returned to normal.
During that time, Danfeng would come to check on you every night after he finished his work, watching you drink a big bowl of herbal soup.
With nothing to do, you asked him to find some medical books to pass the time. Although you were eager to continue going to the battlefield, Danfeng sternly stopped you, advising you to focus on recovering first, assuring you that others would take care of things at the front.
Danfeng is late in arriving today, and you're getting a little anxious.
Was something holding you back?
You kept speculating about what might happen, and having not left your home for several days, you had no idea what was happening outside. You wondered how the battle was progressing with Jingliu and Jingyuan.
After much thought, you decide to go out and gather some intelligence.
So you hurriedly put on your coat, carefully opened the door, looked around, and only when you saw no one outside did you step out.
Before you'd gone far, you bumped into a hard chest. Looking up, you saw Danfeng with an expressionless face.
"What a coincidence," you greet him awkwardly with your signature smile.
"Hmph." Danfeng snorted lightly, then grabbed you and started walking back.
He died before achieving his goal.
You sheepishly followed Danfeng back the way you came.
Upon returning, to prevent Danfeng from blaming you, you immediately take the initiative and complain about how late he came, saying you were almost asleep while waiting.
"No need to wait for me, you should rest. Something came up today." Danfeng explained to you earnestly, and then asked where you had been thinking of going.
"I miss you... cough, I mean I want to see what you're doing..." You accidentally let slip your true thoughts, and quickly tried to cover it up after realizing what you were thinking.
"..." Danfeng did not reply, but the slight upturn of his lips suggested that he was in a good mood.
"Miss me? What kind of thoughts?" Danfeng felt like teasing you.
"!?..." You were taken aback by his words.
"You misheard me, I didn't say that..." you immediately denied, avoiding his probing gaze.
Danfeng adores your stubbornness and has no intention of giving up.
"Just pretend I misheard." You thought he would end the conversation, but he changed the subject, "But I miss you too."
Upon hearing this, you immediately looked at him in surprise, wondering if he had been possessed.
Danfeng calmly accepted your scrutinizing gaze, her serious expression suggesting she wasn't lying.
Once you realize this fact, your heart starts pounding uncontrollably.
What did he mean by that? Is it what you think? Does he also have feelings for you?
You didn't dare to delve into the meaning behind those words, and stammered a reply of "I know," before hurriedly making an excuse that you needed to rest, subtly reminding him to leave.
Knowing that she couldn't rush things, Danfeng knew when to stop and happily let you push her out the door.
Judging from your reaction, you do have feelings for him, but you just don't dare to admit it.
It's alright, you have plenty of time...
After seeing Danfeng off, you clutched your wildly beating heart, unable to calm down for a long time, your mind constantly repeating Danfeng's words.
Is he hinting at something to you?
Does he have different feelings for you?
Does he like you too?
...
One problem after another pops up, and you know you definitely won't be able to sleep tonight.
...
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