Ling Xuan strode over, holding a medical scanner in his hand, his brows furrowed: "The eastern barrier is temporarily stable, but the energy fluctuations are abnormal and need to be checked... Are you injured?"
His words trailed off as he saw the healing wound on Shu Bai's arm, his gaze precisely capturing the jagged old scar that was made even clearer by Li Yuheng's healing light.
Ling Xuan's pupils suddenly contracted, and his breathing seemed to stop for a moment.
The shape of that scar...
It perfectly matches the wound on the arm of the sentry who saved him from the depths of his memory!
He looked up abruptly, his gaze fixed on Shu Bai's pale face, his voice trembling almost imperceptibly: "This old scar...you..."
"Guide Ling,"
Li Yuheng's voice still had his usual lazy tone, but upon closer listening, it had an added touch of coldness and hardness.
He interrupted Ling Xuan's unfinished question, "You've come at the right time. Help me check if this corrosive residue has been cleaned up. These Zerg are extremely poisonous; I'm afraid there might be some omissions."
Li Yuheng skillfully steered the conversation back to the immediate treatment, seemingly oblivious to Ling Xuan's particular interest in the old scar, and simply discussed the current treatment of the injury.
Ling Xuan was taken aback by the sudden interruption and question, and subconsciously shifted his gaze from Shu Bai's face to the wound under Li Yuheng's palm.
The newly grown skin has a healthy pink hue, and the previous charring and corrosion marks have indeed faded away completely under Li Yuheng's precise treatment.
"The cleanup was very thorough."
Ling Xuan forced himself to calm down and answered in a businesslike manner, but his eyes still couldn't help but dart to the old scar, trying to confirm it again.
Li Yuheng had already naturally lowered his hand, and then gently pushed his pale arm to his side, blocking all of Ling Xuan's view with his body.
"That's good." Li Yuheng nodded in satisfaction, as if he had solved a major problem.
Then he turned to Shu Bai, his tone instantly becoming affectionate, "Come on, honey, come with me to the bathroom, I'm scared to go alone. Director Ling, please keep an eye on things here!"
As he spoke, he casually put his arm around Shu Bai's shoulder and half-pushed, half-carried him away, not giving Ling Xuan a chance to speak again.
Shu Bai was led forward by Li Yuheng, his brows slightly furrowed, as if he wanted to say something.
But when she turned her head and saw Li Yuheng's profile, which was smiling but unusually firm, she simply pursed her lips and silently followed his steps.
Ling Xuan stood there, watching the two figures quickly disappear into the distance.
Especially Li Yuheng's possessive hand that was firmly protecting Shu Bai's shoulder, and Shu Bai, who was being tightly shielded by him.
He opened his mouth, but ultimately couldn't ask anything.
That scar...the person who saved him...
Countless questions and surging emotions were forcefully blocked by Li Yuheng, this invisible wall.
Ling Xuan's eyes were complex and unreadable. He gripped the medical scanner tightly, his fingertips turning slightly white.
Li Yuheng held Shu Bai close, and even after they had walked a sufficient distance, he did not immediately let go of Shu Bai's arm.
Shu Bai stopped and turned to look at him, a hint of inquiry in her dark eyes: "What you just did..."
What happened to me just now?
Li Yuheng immediately responded, the barely perceptible coldness on his face instantly replaced by a playful smile. He even exaggeratedly sighed and nuzzled his head against Shu Bai's shoulder.
"Oh dear, I'm just suddenly a little scared! The thought that disgusting Zerg acid almost damaged my wife's perfect skin gives me heartache! I desperately need a kiss and hug from Sentinel Shubai to feel better!"
As he spoke, he glanced quickly at Ling Xuan, who was standing frozen in the distance, out of the corner of his eye, and made sure that the other party had no intention of following. He snorted coldly in his heart.
Li Yuheng didn't mind letting Ling Xuan see the scar and know that Shu Bai was his savior.
Ling Xuan deserves this guilt and gratitude; it is something he owes Shu Bai.
But what about the others?
For example, like in the original timeline, what kind of twisted possessiveness and feelings would arise because of this favor?
Don't even think about it.
Shubai was Li Yuheng's creation, from head to toe, inside and out, not even a single hair on his head had anything to do with anyone else.
Ling Xuan had better just be grateful and then go about his business.
Shu Bai was rendered speechless by Li Yuheng's witty remarks, and any further questions she wanted to ask were shut down.
He raised his hand, somewhat disdainfully trying to push Li Yuheng's head off his shoulder: "Li Yuheng, this is the front line, be mindful of your image."
"What's wrong with the front lines? Can't the front lines care about their own sentries? Where's the justice?" Li Yuheng refused to move, instead taking advantage of the situation by hugging his waist tighter and lowering his voice, "Or is it that... Sentry Shubai actually enjoys my concern, but is just too embarrassed to say it?"
"Get lost." Shu Bai's ears burned slightly, and with a bit of force, she finally tore the large ornament off her body.
Li Yuheng straightened up, still smiling, but his eyes became more serious: "Seriously, does the wound still hurt?"
Shu Bai moved her left arm; the newly formed skin was still slightly itchy, but the pain and the feeling of corrosion had completely disappeared.
"It's alright now." He paused, looking at Li Yuheng's hands, which were still stained with some blood and dust. "Your mental energy has been depleted quite a bit, don't waste it on such a minor injury."
"How can this be called a waste?"
Li Yuheng raised an eyebrow, took Shu Bai's intact hand, and gently scratched his palm with his fingertips. "It's only right that I treat your injuries. Besides, I'm just using this method precisely, putting the best resources to the most important things."
A slight itch came from her palm, and her slender white fingers curled up slightly, but she didn't immediately shake them off.
Soldiers were busy around, occasionally casting curious or awe-inspiring glances.
Shu Bai was not used to such intimate contact in this setting, but Li Yuheng's touch and words strangely dispelled the usual post-war chill.
He looked away, his voice low: "...We'll talk about it when we get back."
Li Yuheng's eyes lit up: "Go back? Go back where? Our new dormitory? Shu Bai, are you inviting me to spend the night with you?"
Shu Bai: "...I told you to go back and get some rest."
This guy's brain is full of lewd nonsense.
"We can rest together! I promise I'll be good, just sleep and recharge, and I absolutely won't do anything else!"
Li Yuheng immediately raised three fingers to swear, though his expression seemed utterly unbelievable.
Shu Bai ignored him and turned to walk towards the barracks that had been temporarily assigned to them for rest.
Li Yuheng continued to hold Shu Bai's hand, "Speaking of which, I wonder what the conditions are like in our new dormitory? Is there a double bed? How is the soundproofing? After all, we're being protected now, so the treatment shouldn't be too bad, right?"
"But even if the conditions are bad, it doesn't matter. I can release my spiritual form to act as a heater. It's fluffy, and it's so comfortable to sleep with it..."
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