Shu Lan had already given the wound some basic treatment, applied some medicine, and changed into clean clothes.
Shu Lan noticed that Qin An hadn't said a word the whole way and found it strange. "Xiao An, why haven't you said anything yet?"
Qin An glanced at Shu Lan, then lowered his eyes again. "Master, tell me, if I ever end up like that granddaughter, will you save me?"
"Yes!" Shu Lan answered without hesitation.
"What if it takes a lot of lives?" Qin An asked, somewhat uneasy.
"No, it won't happen." Shu Lan touched Qin An's head. "That won't happen. Your teacher will not sacrifice human lives. Everyone has the right to live, and we have no right to take that away."
"That……"
"If possible, I will take responsibility alone and will not implicate anyone."
"But what if it has to be exchanged for a life?" Qin An's voice was barely audible.
"Then I'll give my life in exchange," Shu Lan said resolutely.
Qin An suddenly looked up, his eyes still filled with shock. "Master, how could you exchange your life for this?!" It's completely not worth it.
"Who told you to be my most beloved disciple!" Shu Lan gently stroked Qin An's head, her eyes full of doting affection.
Master, what have I done to deserve such treatment from you? Even if it meant sacrificing your life for me! All I can do is cultivate diligently and repay you a thousandfold in the future. Qin An silently made up his mind; he would protect his master.
Looking into Shu Lan's gentle eyes, his heart overflowed with warmth, yet he also felt a bittersweet sensation, a strange feeling welling up in a corner of his heart. Qin An didn't know what this feeling was yet, but once it took root, it would sprout, blossom, and bear fruit sooner or later.
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