Zhu Yanyi took the cup, poured the Spirit Spring liquid into it, and drank it in one gulp. The pain in her back vanished quickly. Instead, she felt light inside. Her body was already pure from years of using the Spirit Spring, so the liquid now restored her spirit.
She sat up, sure the pain was gone. She saw Yan Aohan staring at her without blinking. She froze, realizing she wasn’t wearing her shirt. She lay back down quickly.
“Go out now. I need to get dressed.”
Yan Aohan coughed. “I’ve seen everything. It doesn’t matter if I stay or go.” Even so, he turned and left.
Zhu Yanyi sighed with relief. She got out of bed, put on her underwear, then her shirt. Once she was sure she was covered, she walked out.
Yan Aohan pointed to the food on the table. “You haven’t eaten in seventeen hours. You must be hungry. Eat something. Then we’ll go home.”
Zhu Yanyi nodded and sat down. The meal was simple: a bowl of goji berry porridge and some steamed buns. It was very plain. She knew this was because she had just gotten her tattoo and needed to avoid certain foods. Although the Spirit Spring had already healed her, there was nothing else to eat.
After eating, Yan Aohan took out a watch and put it on Zhu Yanyi’s wrist. “This is a waterproof watch with a secret tracker. Wear it when you go out. Even if I’m not with you, I’ll know where you are.”
“Can you find me even in a wild forest?” Zhu Yanyi looked at the watch. It looked like a normal ladies’ watch with a stainless steel band.
Yan Aohan raised an eyebrow. “Of course. It’s the most advanced model, custom-made for you. I can find you anywhere. My watch is the same series. There is only one of each. In the next two days, I’ll teach you some simple codes. If there’s a problem, you can send me a message through the watch. Do you understand?”
Zhu Yanyi touched her head. “I feel like I’m in a spy movie.” She looked at her wrist and shook her hand. She wasn’t used to wearing a watch.
“Something like that. Jingdu is crowded now. Many people have come here. Last month, Grandpa Yao was attacked twelve times. This month, three times. Grandpa Chun has also been attacked several times. Old Yun and Old Du were targeted too, but they were safe. I suspect a big conspiracy is brewing. I don’t know the details yet, so we must be careful. Your arrival has eased Grandpa Yao’s burden, but you must be careful too. They might target you.” Yan Aohan spoke seriously. “Because the medicines you provided have proven vital to the military.”
“But didn’t Grandpa Yao release them? Everyone outside thinks she invented them.” Zhu Yanyi frowned slightly. Had someone leaked her identity?
“That’s what they say publicly. But many people know you are Grandpa Yao’s junior apprentice. Many also know you broke the killing formation in Modu. This has attracted attention.” Yan Aohan warned her.