The stolen magic is a bit magical

"So what we need to do is apply maximum pressure!" Lan Yao said, "Turn the Soul-Bearing Gu case into the heaviest blow to Hydra, causing internal strife and chaos within them."

"That's right. A criminal organization can exist because it is intertwined with too many chains of interests. Their members are constantly weighing the gains and losses of their interests. Sometimes, breaking their balance of gains and losses can lead to unexpected results."

Lan Yao's confidence soared, and she stood up, walked to the window, and gazed at East Lake in the distance.

"The most pressing matter has been resolved, and the Soul-Slaying Gu strategy is now without obstacles. Are you going back to Fengcheng or to the South Lake Villa?"

Lin Xiaosu picked up the kettle that had already boiled water, poured a cup of tea for herself and Lan Yao, and was somewhat speechless. What was the meaning of mentioning the South Lake Villa?
Why do I feel like you're particularly interested in my private life right now?

"Did you know? Your girlfriend, who's only nominally your girlfriend, actually joined the fight too."

"A girlfriend in name only? Who is she?" Lin Xiaosu was slightly taken aback.

"My God, you have so many nominal girlfriends?" Lan Yao glanced at him sideways.

"Well, as the saying goes, there are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand people's eyes..." Lin Xiaosu replied with a classic quote.

"That guy from Nanhu Villa!" Lan Yao rolled her eyes.

"Ding Ruoshui, she's joined the war?"

"Yes, ten days ago, Hydra launched a large-scale attack. More than thirty water ghosts emerged from East Lake and launched a sneak attack in the chaos. I killed most of those who came ashore. But she killed most of those in the water. She was injured in that battle."

"Is the injury serious?" Lin Xiaosu's heart skipped a beat.

“It’s not a minor injury; she’s been recovering.” Lan Yao said, “So, if you go to Nanhu Villa now, buy a bouquet of flowers, and visit her, I personally will pretend I didn’t see you. I definitely won’t think you’re flirting with the edge of being a scumbag…”

Nanhu Villa at this moment.

The flowers in the garden bloomed and faded in turn.

Early spring has faded away.

The new bloom is late spring.

It's spring anyway.

However, despite the faint fragrance of flowers wafting through the second-floor window, Ding's mother, standing by the bed, remained deeply worried.

Ding Ruoshui, lying on the bed, had a calm expression: "Mom, why are you always looking so long-faced? I told you my injury is nothing serious, I definitely won't die. I still have over a million in my account, would I be willing to die if I didn't spend it all?"

"My God, even at this critical moment you're still lying to your mother for pocket money! What million? I just transferred ten million to you at the beginning of last month!" Ding's mother shook her head: "Forget it, let's not talk about money anymore. You've been through the gates of hell, and I've finally figured it out. Money is just an external thing. Get well soon, and I'll give you another ten million, okay?"

"You should have said so earlier! It's already done." Ding Ruoshui waved her hand, sending the blanket flying high, and lifted her foot to get out of bed.

Mrs. Ding was terrified and hugged her tightly: "My dear aunt, are you risking your life for money? Lie down immediately, or you'll reopen the wound..."

There was a knock on the door.

Mei Niang's voice came from outside: "Madam, Young Master Lin has arrived."

Ding's mother ran to the window in a few steps, lifted the curtain, and saw Lin Xiaosu who had just entered the yard.

She was holding a bouquet of flowers and carrying a fruit basket.

Ding's mother's mood instantly brightened.

When I turned around, Ding Ruoshui was lying on the bed again, completely paralyzed...

Ding's mother laughed: "That's right. What's the point of acting in front of your mother? Just act in front of your boyfriend and let him pamper you."

As they were going downstairs, Lin Xiaosu just entered the house.

"Auntie, I heard Ruoshui is injured?"

As soon as they met, Ding's mother complained, "This child is so stupid. You know, no normal person would go to such a dangerous place, but she just wouldn't listen and insisted on going. She must have had terrible luck to get stabbed three times just to watch something exciting. Where is justice? But don't worry, Xiao Su, your heart, lungs, and kidneys are all fine. It looks scary, but it's not that serious. The doctor said that after you recover, there will be no aftereffects on your sex life or having children."

Watching the fun?
Ding Ruoshui's skills haven't been revealed yet?

You little vixen, you're pretty awesome. You did an excellent job keeping it a secret.

Lin Xiaosu nodded: "I'll go check on her."

"Ah."

Lin Xiaosu entered Ding Ruoshui's room, where Ding Ruoshui was lying on the bed humming softly...

"How badly are you hurt?" Lin Xiaosu placed the flowers on the bedside table.

Ding Ruoshui leaned forward with difficulty, but she seemed to be struggling, and when she spoke, her voice was extremely weak: "I should... cough cough... still... still... be able to hold on for a few more days, right?"

What do you mean by "hold on for a few days"?

"Cough... what else could it mean...? Having lived this life, I've... cough cough..." Again and again, I bow again, again I fail...

Lin Xiaosu glared at her: "Stop pretending! Have you forgotten what I do? I'm a detective! I saw you when I entered the yard. You jumped out of bed and almost got into a fight with your mother!"

"That...that doesn't count!" Ding Ruoshui suddenly sat up: "There's always a brave woman when there's a big reward! My mom gave me a condition: if I get better as soon as possible, she'll transfer me ten million! Ten million! What's wrong with me having a moment of lucidity before I die?"

"I give up!" Lin Xiaosu said, "With such favorable terms, I'm determined to help you get better as soon as possible."

"You want me to get better? What do you mean?"

"It means that with my rejuvenating secret technique, I can miraculously bring you back to health and allow you to legitimately obtain ten million before lunchtime!"

Ding Ruoshui stared at him blankly.

"What? Don't believe it?"

"It's not that I don't believe it, it's just... it's just a little inappropriate."

Lin Xiaosu shook her head: "You're full of energy in front of your mother, but you looked sickly when I walked in the door. I'm not stupid, how could I not know your underlying motives? You just want me to spend time with you and take good care of you, right? Things need to be looked at from two sides. Is spending time with you the same as taking care of you? Okay, you could say that, but that's foolish love, the love of an ordinary person, not the love of a prodigy! The love of a prodigy is to make you get better immediately, refreshed and energetic, and stride confidently to your mother for a multi-million dollar recovery bonus!"

"No...it's just that the injured area...is a little sensitive." Ding Ruoshui's face flushed slightly. Lin Xiaosu's hand landed on her shoulder, and his Heavenly Dao Primordial Spirit probed...

A long, gruesome wound on his chest.

There was also a wound on his waist, and what's worse, there was another one on his thigh.

The injuries weren't in any of the right places, no wonder she said she was sensitive.

Lin Xiaosu frowned: "That's a bit strange. These three cuts look extremely brutal, but they're all superficial wounds. Is it just bad luck?"

"Where would I get so much luck? I haven't had any good luck since I met you!" Ding Ruoshui said, "These three cuts were all penetrating wounds, and the internal injuries were even more severe, but my water-based techniques are best at regulating internal injuries, and the internal injuries have already healed."

Water-based martial arts technique, opening the secret realm of water within the body.

Where there is flowing water, there is a wonder of nature.

Including the body.

Her body contains blood and bodily fluids, with a water content far exceeding that on the surface. Therefore, her internal injuries heal much faster than external injuries.

This is quite bizarre.

In the path of cultivation, especially in ancient martial arts, there is a saying that external injuries are easy to heal, but internal injuries are difficult to treat. However, this is completely overturned in her case.

“It seems we’re a match made in heaven!” Lin Xiaosu said. “My rejuvenating technique happens to be good at treating external injuries.”

"How do I treat it? Do I need to take off my clothes?" Ding Ruoshui's voice was very soft, and her face was very red.

“Of course I have to take it off!” Lin Xiaosu said.

"Then...then you didn't really see it?"

"I'll close my eyes!"

"Don't move..."

"Try your best!"

Lin Xiaosu did her best.

His hands weren't reaching out recklessly, and his true energy wasn't being stimulated haphazardly, but it was possible that he was someone who had opened the Water Realm—there was just too much water. Lin Xiaosu somewhat hated that his Heavenly Dao Eye was too sharp; he clearly saw an indescribable place, with indescribable water...

"Alright, I'll go out first." Lin Xiaosu gently raised her hand, and the blanket covered this beautiful scene.

out the door.

She went out the door, and Ding Ruoshui let out a long breath and opened her eyes.

Her eyes held a slightly more unfocused look than usual.

At lunchtime, Ding Ruoshui left her room.

I stepped lightly down the indoor stairs and arrived at the living room in a few steps.

Ding's mother's eyes widened suddenly: "Ruoshui, you..."

Ding Ruoshui stretched out his hand: "Mom, here's a reward of ten million for your recovery, thank you!"

Ding's mother looked at this and that, Aunt Mei was smiling, and Lin Xiaosu was engrossed in drinking her tea...

She reached out, grabbed her daughter, and without a word, pulled her upstairs, where she began to undress and examine her…

Her mouth slowly opened, revealing her beautiful chest, waist, and thighs—there wasn't a single sign of injury. Her daughter had truly recovered!
Totally fine!

"Yesterday Dr. Zheng said your injury would take a while to heal, how come today... it's suddenly healed so completely?" Ding's mother asked.

"It was Xiao Su who treated it!" Ding Ruoshui said frankly.

"Xiao Su's treatment? The power of love?" Ding's mother looked suspicious. "I think you two are working together to cheat me out of my money."

"You said it, right? I'll tell him now!" Ding Ruoshui got dressed and left.

Ding's mother grabbed him and said, "Come back here! I'll transfer the money to you, okay? I'll give you an extra five million! Keep what you just said to yourself, and don't tell Xiao Su."

"make a deal!"

丁！
Ding Ruoshui successfully received a ten million yuan recovery award, plus a five million yuan hush money.

After dinner, the young couple sat in the rooftop pavilion enjoying the breeze, and they couldn't stop laughing when they talked about it.

They've had their fill of fun.

Lin Xiaosu brought up a topic: "Have you seen Lei Xiaoya since you returned to Jiangcheng?"

This topic seems a bit heavy.

Ding Ruoshui's relaxed and carefree expression vanished instantly: "I didn't see her, but... but I tested her version of the medicine, and it really contained the Soul-Slaying Gu."

"What about her?"

“She lived with her father, her brother and sister-in-law in the Donghu Villa, and was under house arrest.”

House arrest...

"They don't have the Soul-Giving Gu in their brains?"

"No!" Ding Ruoshui said, "Doesn't this mean that they really didn't know anything and were completely kept in the dark?"

"They were completely unaware, kept in the dark—is this the consistent story from Lei Xiaojun and Lei Xiaoya?" (End of Chapter)