84: Crimson flames of the phoenix tree, vinegar to heal wounds

The Star Boat slowly descended onto the clearing within the Crimson Flame Phoenix Tree Forest. The flames here presented a warm, reddish-gold color, carrying a trace of peculiar vitality within their heat, completely unlike the rampant Fire Spirit Power outside. Even more eye-catching was the hot spring in the forest, steaming with Misty Spiritual Qi.

“The Crimson Flame Phoenix Tree Forest... The Fire Spirit here is gentle and mellow, containing vitality. It is indeed a good place for healing.” Wangshu's cool voice confirmed the unique nature of the location.

Lin Xuan immediately and carefully carried the still-unconscious Qu Feiyan off the Star Boat and found a flat piece of ground for her to lie down on. He did not hesitate to take out the best Healing Medicinal Pill, crush it, mix it with his own pure Magic Power, and meticulously apply it to the five savage wounds on her back. His movements were gentle, and his gaze was focused.

Su Wanqing stood not far away, watching Lin Xuan's expression full of tenderness, watching his fingertips gently brush over the wounds on Qu Feiyan's smooth back. Her heart felt as if it were being clenched by something. She abruptly turned away, refusing to look at the painful scene, directing her Icy Eyes toward the burning Phoenix Tree Forest. Cold intent permeated her surroundings, and the grass beneath her feet instantly froze into white frost.

“Senior Sister Su...” Gongsun Yu timidly approached, wanting to say something, but was intimidated by Su Wanqing's Ice-Sealed Profile.

Wangshu, meanwhile, walked slowly to the hot spring, checked the water temperature, and felt the gentle Spiritual Qi within it, nodding slightly. “This hot spring contains Gentle Fire Spirit and vitality, which is beneficial for expelling Death Qi and nourishing the Meridians.”

Hearing this, Lin Xuan immediately looked at the spring water. After his Divine Sense confirmed it was harmless, he prepared to pick up Qu Feiyan.

“I'll do it.” Su Wanqing's cold voice suddenly rang out. She had turned around at some point, her face expressionless, and walked straight to Lin Xuan, reaching out to take Qu Feiyan. “Junior Brother Lin doesn't need to trouble himself.”

Lin Xuan was startled. Seeing Su Wanqing's face, which was trying to appear calm but couldn't hide its stiffness, he understood. He sighed and did not insist, carefully handing Qu Feiyan over to Senior Sister Su and whispering, “Thank you, Senior Sister Su. Be careful of the wounds on her back.”

Su Wanqing took Qu Feiyan. The moment their bodies touched, her fingertips trembled almost imperceptibly. She pursed her lips, stopped looking at Lin Xuan, and carried Qu Feiyan with slightly stiff steps toward the hot spring, gently immersing her in the warm water.

Just then, Gongsun Yu jogged over, holding several large Crimson Flame Phoenix Tree Leaves that emitted a cool aura. “Senior Sister Su, use these to cushion Sister Qu's head. It will be more comfortable.” She said softly, her eyes filled with genuine concern.

Su Wanqing paused, looking at the leaves in Gongsun Yu's hand that were clearly carefully selected. A hint of the coldness in her Icy Eyes dissipated almost imperceptibly. She took the leaves and whispered, “Thank you.”

Gongsun Yu quickly shook her head, watching Su Wanqing carefully place the leaves under Qu Feiyan's neck, then silently withdrew to the side to stand guard. She felt that although Senior Sister Su appeared cold, she actually had a very kind heart.

Lin Xuan saw all this and felt slightly relieved. He walked to the side, sat down cross-legged, and began to consolidate the cultivation he had just Broken Through, while simultaneously extending a thread of Divine Sense to remain vigilant of the surroundings.

Under the dual effect of the hot spring and the Medicinal Pills, Qu Feiyan's breathing gradually stabilized, and a trace of color returned to her face. She slightly opened her eyes, felt the comfort of the spring water and the cold aura of Su Wanqing right beside her, and her pale face surprisingly revealed her usual provocative Seductive Smile. Her gaze swept past Su Wanqing and landed on Little Brother Lin, her voice as thin as a thread of Qi: “This spring water... is very comfortable... If Little Brother Lin could personally... wipe me down... perhaps I would recover faster...”

Su Wanqing fiercely clenched her fists, the cold Qi around her practically solidifying!

“Senior Sister Qu!” A vein throbbed on Lin Xuan's forehead. He quickly stepped forward and said sternly, “Senior Sister should focus on healing, stop joking.” At the same time, he secretly transmitted a message to Su Wanqing to appease her.

Su Wanqing let out a cold snort, offering no response.

Just then, Wangshu flicked her finger, and a streak of pure, gentle Moonlight Power fell into the hot spring, activating the Gentle Fire Spirit and vitality within the water, doubling its healing effect. Having done this, she walked toward a phoenix tree and began to Sit and Regulate Breathing.

Lin Xuan looked at Wangshu gratefully.

With the assistance of the hot spring and Wangshu, Qu Feiyan's recovery speed significantly increased, and she fell into a deep sleep again.

Lin Xuan breathed a slight sigh of relief and began to meticulously inspect himself, consolidating his Fifth Revolution Golden Body and his refined Golden Core.

Su Wanqing remained guarding the edge of the spring, her back straight.

Seeing that everyone had quieted down, Gongsun Yu also found a place to sit and silently circulate her Cultivation Technique. She knew her cultivation was the lowest and that she needed to work harder. A faint reddish-gold Fire Spirit Qi lingered around her. Although it was not perfectly compatible with her Lightning Spirit Root attribute, the Fire Spirit here was gentle, providing her with some benefit in solidifying her foundation.

Tranquility was temporarily restored in the Crimson Flame Phoenix Tree Forest. However, beneath this calm, an undercurrent of emotions was still slowly surging. Su Wanqing's emotional knot, Qu Feiyan's provocation, Wangshu's mystery, Lin Xuan's helplessness, and Gongsun Yu's simple desire to help everyone—all intertwined within this strange, burning woodland.