Upon hearing this, Ji Xun’s gaze flickered evasively. Subconsciously, he pressed his right hand against his lower back and stammered, "Qing... Qingqing, I’m really fine. I’ve recovered."
In truth, he knew better. Although nearly twenty days had passed since the injury, the shocking purple and blue bruises remained. The trauma had been so severe that it caused massive pooling of blood, ruptured numerous subcutaneous vessels, and left his muscles and ligaments badly strained. With injuries this grave, how could a full recovery be so easy? He dared not let Shang Qing see the gruesome sight.
Yet, her firm expression forced him to yield. Full of helplessness, Ji Xun’s trembling hands reached toward the back of his shirt, as if the fabric weighed a thousand pounds. Finally, as if resigned to his fate, he lifted the hem and slowly, cautiously, bared his back.
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