Intelligence Ultime

Chapitre 140

"It's not that I don't want to carry it, it's that Miss Mu won't let me—" Zhu Huihui was arguing back when she met Feng Xue's cold gaze. She immediately changed her tune, saying sullenly, "But even if she won't let me, I'll still carry it, I'll definitely carry it!"

That coward, he's back to being an opportunist!

A smile flashed across Feng Xue's snowy eyes—if she didn't give this rascal a kind look, he would keep nagging on and on!

Chen Muwan caught a glimpse of Feng Xuese's smile and felt a pang of sadness. She had long sensed that while Feng Xuese respected her, he was rather distant; yet he was extremely close to Zhu Huihui, seemingly strict but actually very tolerant and loving.

In the past, she would have thought that she came from a prestigious family and that her parents were highly respected figures in the martial arts world. Although she did not feel superior, she did not care about or even despise comparing herself to Zhu Huihui, who was like a street ruffian.

But now, everything has changed. That rascal girl who spends her days mingling in the dust is actually a high-born, privileged girl. And he, who seems to have everything, actually has nothing.

An overwhelming sense of inferiority washed over her: someone as insignificant as herself, even if she died, it probably wouldn't matter, right? And even if she didn't die, what was the point of living?

She suddenly realized that Zhu Huihui had been tormented by the little fish demon since childhood, and was actually more pitiful than herself. It would be better for her to be eaten than to open her eyes. If she could save Zhu Huihui's life, it would be a way of repaying her parents' kindness in raising her, and Young Master Feng would surely be pleased...

Her heart ached, but she forced a smile and said, "Young Master Feng, please don't make things difficult for Miss Zhu. She... she's had a hard time too..."

Feng Xuese sighed and said, "She...she...alas! Miss Mu, Huihui has had no one to guide her since childhood, and her temperament is somewhat unruly. If she has offended anyone, please don't blame her..."

Chen Muwan gently shook her head and said, "I never blamed her!" She looked at Feng Xuese and said, "Senior Yu... said that the poison in Miss Zhu's body can only be cured by my flesh and blood, is that true?"

Feng Xuese gave a wry smile and said, "Senior Yu's actions are truly unbelievable, and it's hard to tell whether it's true or false."

Chen Muwan said, "Then... I'll take some flesh and blood!"

Feng Xuese was taken aback: "You...you want to cut off a piece of your flesh for Huihui?"

Zhu Huihui was overjoyed: "Miss Mu, have you agreed to let me eat it?"

Chen Muwan smiled slightly and said softly, "It's just some flesh and blood. If we can get rid of your poison and exchange flesh and blood for life, wouldn't we be making a profit?" After saying that, she stretched out her arm.

Seeing how "generous" they were, Zhu Huihui felt embarrassed. Holding Chen Muwan's arm, she said shyly, "I...I'll bite gently, I won't hurt you..."

Hearing Zhu Huihui's words, Feng Xuese felt a profound sense of powerlessness. Good heavens! What kind of child is this, making such a cruel thing sound so natural!

He grabbed Zhu Huihui and pulled her aside, saying, "Huihui, stop fooling around!"

Zhu Huihui exclaimed, "How can this be nonsense! This is the truth!" His life was at stake, and the great hero actually thought it was nonsense!

"Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you. If Senior Fish wanted to eat your flesh, would you be happy?" Feng Xuese tried her best to use language that Zhu Huihui could understand.

Zhu Huihui said, "It's not about whether I'm happy or not, but there's nothing I can do. If my mother really wants to eat it, I can't run away!"

This girl is such a fool; I have to reason with her slowly! Feng Xue Se reminded herself, and said patiently, "In traditional Chinese medicine, there is indeed a practice of using human blood and flesh as medicine, but it's not like you just grabbing it and biting into it! Huihui, Miss Mu has already agreed to donate her blood and flesh to treat your illness. We'll wait until we see Madam Wan to ask her to carefully examine you, prescribe the right medicine, and see how to treat you to achieve the best results. Don't be impatient, okay?"

Zhu Huihui looked somber and said, "I don't know if I'll be able to live to see that day..."

Feng Xuese heard the sadness in her voice. Thinking of how young she was, yet had to endure so much suffering for no reason—a drastic change in her life, poison in her body, and a short life ahead… it was truly heartbreaking for her…

He stroked her hair with a pained expression and said softly, "Miss Huihui Mu is very weak. If it weren't for Madam Wan taking care of her, and we were to rashly take her flesh and blood, I'm afraid it would..." Alas, saving one person and harming another is not the best course of action!

The great hero is so biased towards Miss Mu, yet he doesn't care about his own life or death at all... Zhu Huihui felt a pang of jealousy and lowered her head in silence.

Seeing that she didn't say anything in rebuttal, Feng Xuese found it strange and asked, "Huihui, what's wrong?"

"It's nothing!" Zhu Huihui wiped her face with her sleeve. "I promise you, I won't bite Miss Mu anymore!"

Feng Xuese's sharp eyes had already noticed the tear stains on her face, and his heart ached. He took her hand, pulled her aside, and whispered, "Huihui, don't worry. No matter what, I will never let you get hurt!"

Zhu Huihui shook her head: "I'm not worried—" but tears welled up again.

Feng Xuese lifted the corner of her sleeve and wiped away her tears: "Why are you crying?"

"I...I miss my mother!"

Feng Xuese knew that whenever she felt wronged or neglected, she would use "missing my mother" as an excuse.

“Your mother…” Feng Xuese tenderly held her two small hands in her palms, “She will be alright! Perhaps she will come to see you soon.”

Zhu Huihui shook her head sadly: "She won't come! My mother is heartless; once she leaves, she won't come back."

Maple Snow said softly, "Then, okay, come with me!"

Zhu Huihui raised her head, her eyes clear and bright like stars after being washed by tears: "Together with you? Always together?"

"I'll stay with you as long as you're happy!"

Zhu Huihui stared at him and whispered, "Don't you hate me?"

Feng Xuese smiled slightly: "Although I'm usually a bit strict with you, it's not that I dislike you."

The preceding phrase to "severe criticism" is "deep love," but no matter what, it's not difficult to say this to the child—she will become even more unruly!

Zhu Huihui pondered for a moment, then suddenly sighed softly: "If...if I do something wrong, you won't hate me?"

"Of course not... well, that depends on what you did wrong..."

Zhu Huihui stammered, "If...if...when I was sleepwalking...I bit...I bit...Miss Mu..."

Feng Xue's face darkened slightly: "Didn't we just make this clear? And you agreed!" It turned out that this girl was being hypocritical; she had agreed verbally, but her heart was not dead, and she was still plotting against Miss Mu.

Zhu Huihui turned her head and stared at him intently, saying, "Great hero, if I were to die, would you feel at peace?"

Feng Xuese was taken aback: "What?"

"It's nothing!" Zhu Huihui said, bowing her head. "Now that your eye injury is healed, I... I have to go!"

Feng Xuese frowned slightly and asked, "Where are you going?"