CHAPTER 448: CHAPTER 448: ROASTING

Medical Room.

Ji You’s body was severely damaged, so the repair took a relatively long time, from morning until evening, the entire day Ji You was lying in the Repairing Chamber. During this time, except for being able to talk freely, her hands, feet, and all other limbs were immobile, and the whole process of bodily repair was not enjoyable at all.

As the medicine repaired the damaged sinews, blood vessels, qi, and muscles, it continuously shattered and reorganized all the damaged cellular tissues... The whole process felt like countless little bugs gnawing at her body, a sensation that could not merely be described as ’uncomfortable’.

Over time, Ji You became numb.

Watching the time slowly pass by, Ji You lay in the treatment cabin bored and wanting to talk, but unfortunately, Doctor Luo ignored her completely, busy with his own matters.

Although the process was painful, as time went on, Ji You clearly felt her body rejuvenated and the pain in her muscles significantly alleviated...

However—

Ji You’s mood was not bright at all. Her Physical Strength might have recovered, but what about her spiritual power?

She was still trying to connect with her Six Spiritual Threads, but they seemed to have completely disappeared, leaving no trace at all.

Suddenly—

Doctor Luo noticed her actions and said sternly, "Stop!"

Ji You: "Huh?"

Doctor Luo frowned and said, "Your spiritual power has suffered tremendous damage. You must not use it before it is properly repaired, to avoid further damage."

Ji You: "!!!"

Ji You was surprised: "It can get damaged again?"

Doctor Luo explained, "That possibility cannot be excluded. Despite humanity’s progress, spiritual power is still a domain that humans can’t fully grasp. We must be cautious with spiritual power." Here, she couldn’t help but give Ji You a sideways glance and said unhappily, "You really shouldn’t be recklessly utilizing and studying your own spiritual power."

Initially, Doctor Luo, upon knowing such a rare case as Ji You, was tempted to explore her spiritual power mutation, but having her own principles and persistence in medicine, and with Principal Hong and Mu Jianling not allowing her to conduct research on Ji You privately, Doctor Luo quickly abandoned the idea.

Ji You, with a bitter face: "I... I didn’t realize it would be this severe." She was just too absorbed, suddenly producing 9 Soul Devices, without considering that her body and spirit couldn’t handle it.

If she had known the consequences would be so severe, Ji You wouldn’t have done such a foolish thing.

Doctor Luo snorted, "Now you know, right? Let’s see if you dare do it again in the future."

Ji You pursed her lips, then suddenly asked, "Do I... still have a future?"

Hearing this, Doctor Luo’s tone softened, and he said, "What? Have you lost faith in yourself?"

Ji You was slightly stunned for a moment, then shook her head and said, "Teacher, you might not understand what I am about to say, but personally, I’ve been steeped in despair since I was young. Ever since I can remember, people have been telling me ’you can’t do it’ ’you’re not capable’ ’it’s impossible for you’ ’you have no hope’... I’ve heard too much of such talk, and experienced too much despair..."

Doctor Luo listened to her quiet narrative without interrupting.

Ji You eyed Doctor Luo brightly and said, "My previous question, did you think I resigned myself to despair? Actually—I asked it just to hear you confirm, saying ’I have no future.’ Then, I would have even more reason to tell myself not to give up."

Doctor Luo raised an eyebrow, "Oh?"

Ji You giggled and said, "Of course, I actually look forward to seeing the stunned look on your face when I recover my spiritual power. I bet it would be priceless. Hahaha..."

Doctor Luo: "..."

Doctor Luo laughed and scolded, "Naughty."

At that moment, the door to the medical room opened, and Mu Jianling walked in with a serious face, just in time to hear what Ji You had said. She snorted coldly and said, "That thought of yours is typical foolish self-entertainment."

Ji You didn’t care at all about Teacher Mu Jianling’s teasing. On the contrary, seeing Teacher Mu Jianling was like seeing a family member, and she almost wanted to run over and hug her legs: "Teacher! Are you here to see me?"

Ji You originally thought that Teacher Mu Jianling would definitely deny it, but——

"Yep." Mu Jianling nodded bluntly and admitted, adding, "Before coming here, I seriously considered whether to bring some candles and paper money... Unfortunately, you’re not dead yet."

Ji You: "..."

Mu Jianling stared at Ji You inside the Repairing Chamber, scrutinized her carefully, especially pausing on Ji You’s pale, bloodless lips, and then tilted her head, saying, "Keep it up, I have high hopes for you."

Ji You: "..."

Ji You couldn’t move, otherwise she would have jumped up in anger.

However——

That thought, she only dared to think about it, not daring to show it. Moreover, Ji You weakly smiled and said ingratiatingly, "Teacher, there’s no need for gifts just to visit me, it’d be a waste. Also, I’ve received your encouragement, and I will strive to completely disappoint you."

Mu Jianling huffed and said, "Don’t worry, no matter how poor or stingy your teacher is, I’m still willing to spend a bit on paper money and incense."

Ji You: "..."

Doctor Luo watched these two bickering, a smile in his eyes, and asked, "Jianling, are you finishing classes early today?"

It was 6:10 PM, and while other departments finished right at 6:00 PM, the Combat Department typically dragged on for an extra half hour, or even an hour at times.

At this moment——not only did Mu Jianling finish teaching on time, but she also arrived at the medical room right after class, her care for Ji You hidden behind her indifferent facade...

Sigh!

Such a tsundere!

Doctor Luo muttered to himself.

Hearing Doctor Luo’s words, Mu Jianling casually said, "Some idiot students took a leave today, the other students are all reassuring, smart, and hardworking, so I finished class early."

Ji You: "..."

Doctor Luo laughed and said, "That’s true."

Ji You: "..."

After Mu Jianling asked Doctor Luo for an update on Ji You’s condition, she turned her head and stared at Ji You’s face, momentarily at a loss for words.

Finally.

Mu Jianling said, "Truly idiotic."

Doctor Luo laughed and said, "Stop scolding, if you keep this up, she’ll become introverted."

Ji You: "..."

Ji You really wanted to retort: [Hey! How come you understand so well? If you understand me so well, why do you still provoke me? Isn’t this forcing me to become introverted?]