The medicinal herb melted the moment it touched his tongue. A cool current of energy instantly surged within him, slowly circulating through his entire body to nourish every wound.
Feeling somewhat better, Xuan limped back to his bed and lay down to rest. He felt a twinge of regret in his heart; while his actions were not understood by everyone, he had inadvertently delayed Ye Ling's progress.
After returning to the main hall, Ye Ling pondered the situation. Apart from Xuan, no other candidate seemed suitable. However, the Spirit Guards of Zixia Pavilion likely only took orders from Xuan, making a last-minute change of command impractical.
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