Kind Cultivation - Chapter 82

Uncrossing her arms, she gives me a long stare. Then takes a big breath, before speaking.

“Here’s what we’re going to do. I want you to actually listen to what we say. Stop randomly healing people. If it was my choice, I’d say you actually need to stay inside and not talk with anyone. But, Gong is adamant you need to be able to move about and do as you like.

“As a compromise then, ask Gong when you are about to heal someone. Unless they are going to die in front of you right then… wait for her. Once again, if it was up to me, I would say to let it happen. You can’t save everyone. Knowing you though, that would make this tougher.”

She looks slightly uncomfortable as she says this next part.

“While we are grateful for you saving us… it was not the most informed decision you could have made. There are many ways you could have ‘vetted’ us, that we will work with you on… so you can be safe against anyone that comes after.

“We also know you can communicate with Gong from a distance. If you are going to heal someone, check with her. After this latest incident, we are going to be using this ability more. Since, it has such the capacity for immediate information.”

She takes a small breath and I take the moment to notice the little things about her. I shift my scan , to pick up more about the situation.

I can sense some nervous ticks from her, as her left finger is tapping quickly. The small, quick breathes she's been taking. Her eyes darting around a slight bit more than normal.

She’s unsure of this. Or maybe of what she will say next.

“Also, I’m going to sleep beside you, every single day, from now on.”

Ah. That Does NOT seem like the best idea. I’m not sure this will go well if I have to lay next to her every night.

“No, I don't believe I can…”

“This isn't for you.”

Her lips are pursed and her eyes are sharp.

“When we went to the shop, back when we were going to grab ingredients, we had some issues. I… I had issues.”

She gulps and continues.

“I was the one that was supposed to speak to him. But, I froze up at the sight of the Alchemist. As I looked at this older man, I felt scared , horrified. Everything about him, reminded me of Old Rong.”

Her arms cross each other again, but this time as she shivers. It's almost as if she's reliving it right now, in her mind.

“I couldn't think, let alone speak. Thank God, thank God, that Lin was there. She managed to take over the conversation pretty easily. Lynn was a bit confused at that time, but I think she sent something was wrong. She is enough things to worry about right now and I don't want her to think that I'm broken again.”

She stopped speaking. Still holding herself, distraught still clear on her face.

I feel myself suck in a breath of cold air.

Ah shit. This is worse than I thought. That must be why they looked so uncomfortable leaving the shop, at that time.

But… why is she telling me this now? And why does she need me to lay with her?

I don't want to believe that this is some convoluted way for her to get me attached to her.

No… that might actually be the case. But, that doesn't mean she's not telling the truth. This might be her way of coping with things. She'll probably say as much.

She affirms my thoughts, with her next words.

“I didn't want to admit it earlier, but every man that I've seen from when I was healed, Makes me feel like I'm back on that sheet. Basically crippled again. Unable to move. Unable to speak out. If go to the this sect like this, Lin will suffer in trying to help me.

“You are the only one I feel somewhat normal with. That I don’t have the shivers from. Probably because you healed me earlier. So, this is the best way I could think of to help myself with this.”

I think for a moment.

Yeah, I think I can help her with this. In fact, I know the perfect solution, that won't require all this.

“Actually Ai, I did forget to tell you guys this… but I can heal any condition. Including mental ones. Here, let me show you.”

“What, seriously? W…wait a second.”

I lock into her body. A quick low level scan, reveals that she does have a mental condition. It is partially debilitating, but only in stressful situations and against certain types of people.

With the condition verified, I drench her healing magic. Flooding her body with healing magics.

A soft and enticing gasp escapes her, likely from the healing. The optional light from her dims, bathing the room in silence.

A job well done.

She looks up at me. Contrary to my assumptions, she looks irritated.

Really, really irritated.

Why do I get the feeling, I did something wrong?

Seemingly forcing out her words, she says, “Thank. You. James.”

Her teeth gritted she speaks the next words much more clearly.

Why do I get the feeling, James, but I just told you to watch how you heal people? To let people know, when you're healing them?”

Ahhhh, I see what I did now. I ruined her plan.

She gives a sigh, and then rubs the back of her head, while also pinching the bridge of her nose.

“With that said, yet again I have to thank you for healing me. That could have been a real issue If it wasn't solved. I do wish we knew earlier, that you could take care of mental issues, as well as physical ones.”

“Sorry about that , I should have waited until you consented to being healed. As soon as I heard that you were having troubles like that, I want to help you with it.”

Two can play at the guilt game.

Her lips tighten and she looks off to the side.

Well with that done, I guess I I'll make sure to follow your directions from now on, to not heal people randomly. And since you're healed you won't need to stay in my room anymore.

I move over to the side of the bed and begin preparing to go to sleep.

Now if you don't mind I'd like to get some sleep I hope you have a good night.

Her mouth slowly opens, but then she closes it.

slowly, she gets up and she heads up to the door.

I did it . I managed to get through this. Hopefully, I won't have to worry about this any…

Just before she leaves to go out into the tunnel, she pauses and turn slowly. My eyes lift up to reach hers, still naked.

She only says one word .

“…No.”