Heavenly Dragon Doctor Son-in-Law

Chapter 255 256 Heavenly Dragon Cries!

"I... I can do it myself," Qin Long said with a sheepish smile.

"Fine. If you can handle it, that'll save me a lot of trouble," Tang Xuewu said while applying the herbal medicine to Qin Long's right foot. He was deeply moved.

"Does this mean you've grown tired of me after three years?" Tang Xuewu joked with a smile, her delicate hands gently spreading the black herbal paste onto his right leg. To prevent harming his skin, she would first test the paste on her own hand, applying it to his leg only when the temperature felt right.

Watching her sit across from him, her expression serious as she applied the medicine and massaged his meridians, his heart was deeply touched.

Tang Xuewu was the most beautiful woman in Jiang City. Countless wealthy suitors ardently pursued her, and numerous modeling agencies clamored to hire her as their brand ambassador. Yet, for Qin Long's sake, she never gave those offers a second thought. She wanted a job close to home that would make it convenient to look after him, and the Tang Family's company was undoubtedly the most suitable choice. She silently endured the mockery and scorn from the Tang Family, all for him.

Qin Long understood all of this. He felt he could never repay her kindness in this lifetime.

"Xuewu, I saw you were angry earlier," Qin Long asked, gently probing.

"Even if I was angry, I wouldn't abandon you," Tang Xuewu explained as she worked.

Her incredibly gentle words stirred a tempest in his heart. Even when she was upset and needed comfort herself, she would never ignore him.

But think about it, what other woman could do such a thing?

Qin Long knew Tang Xuewu was that woman. For three years, no matter what grievances she suffered, she never took her anger out on him. In the beginning, he had been nothing more than a senseless fool. He might have even acted out, but Tang Xuewu still would have had to patiently care for and comfort him.

Qin Long looked out at the distant city lights again, lost in thought. His eyes inadvertently misted over.

If Xiao Lingyue were here, she would be shocked. The same Qin Long who had clawed his way out of a mountain of corpses actually had such a tender side. He was once the Lord of the Southern Region and the leader of the Heavenly Dragon Army—the Heavenly Dragon Commander. Amidst a battle of thousands, he could take an enemy general's head as easily as reaching into his own pocket. For the security of the Great Xia, he guarded the borders and defended the nation, becoming known as a peerless War Dragon in the hearts of the people.

He was the guardian deity of the Great Xia. As such, Qin Long was not someone who shed tears. But in front of Tang Xuewu, he was just a cripple she had cared for through thick and thin. A man doesn't cry easily, but only because the pain hasn't struck him deeply enough.

"Xuewu, thank you for saving me," Qin Long said tenderly, slowly turning his head to look at her in the moonlight.

"I've been a burden to you all these years."

SMACK!

The container of herbal paste in Tang Xuewu's hand fell to the floor. Her body trembled slightly, and she hesitated before replying, "You don't have to thank me. It's my responsibility."

Her reply was simple, expecting nothing in return.

Qin Long smiled. This was the Xuewu he adored. This woman saw taking care of him as her responsibility, even if it meant being mocked and driven out of the Tang Family's main residence.

"You gave me a second chance at life," Qin Long said slowly, looking at her and instinctively taking her hand.

"I, Qin Long, will protect you for the rest of your life."

"Is that true?" Tang Xuewu's beautiful eyes stared at Qin Long as she suddenly remembered the words of her good friend, Jiang Tiantian. It upset her a little that Qin Long hadn't immediately given her the gift he'd bought. She wasn't a materialistic woman, but deep down, she still hoped he would give it to her.

"It's true," Qin Long said, squeezing her hand and nodding emphatically.

Tang Xuewu looked at him, a thought suddenly crossing her mind. Could this fool be keeping it from me on purpose, just to surprise me later? After all, Tiantian said it was a wedding ring and a necklace, probably for a proposal. If that's the case, he really is an idiot.

"I just… I just felt sorry for you and didn't want to see you suffer! Don't get the wrong idea," she said, flustered. "You big idiot!"

Her heart racing with excitement, Tang Xuewu quickly cleaned up the mess and left.

Watching her leave, Qin Long once again took out the medicinal pill from under his pillow. A moment ago, he had been torn about whether to take the risk, but now his mind was made up. Even if there were dangerous side effects, he had to try. After everything Tang Xuewu had sacrificed for him, what was this small risk in comparison?

CRACK!

The pill vial was crushed in his hand. A black pill was revealed, emitting the faint scent of Snow Heart Grass and wafts of icy air. Qin Long stared at the pill. Under the moonlight, it seemed to glow faintly.

I, Qin Long, began training in martial arts and studying medicine under my master when I was eight. Twelve years on the path of slaughter and warfare never made me flinch. What is one mere pill that's a few years too young?

He gritted his teeth, tossed the pill into his mouth, and washed it down with water.

Instantly, the pill's medicinal power dissolved within him. An intense chill was quickly replaced by surging waves of heat that circulated endlessly through his body, contorting his face in pain.

This…!

Qin Long immediately took out his Golden Needles, inserting them into his major meridians to accelerate the medicinal effects. His meridians instantly grew warm. With each needle he inserted, he felt the warm current break through another blockage.

After half an hour, he had used nine Golden Needles to clear all his meridians. Soon, he was drenched in sweat.

With a flick of his hand, he retracted the nine Golden Needles, only to immediately reinsert them into the meridians of his right leg. He had to use the Golden Needles to maximize the medicine's effects. This would ensure that even if the results weren't perfect, the consequences wouldn't be too severe.

Qin Long closed his eyes, sensing the warm currents flowing within him.

Several hours passed. Though the lights in his room were off, his body began to emit a faint glow.

「The next morning.」

Tang Xuewu knocked on the door, telling Qin Long to get up and get ready. But he was still sound asleep.

"A-Long, you don't look so good," Tang Xuewu said with concern, bringing over a hot towel as she saw his pale face. His expression looked haggard, but she noted he didn't have a fever.

"Xuewu, I just had some trouble sleeping last night. I'll be fine after a little more rest," Qin Long explained with a wave of his hand.

"Let's go to the hospital and get you checked out," Tang Xuewu urged, about to grab her keys and help him out the door.

"It's nothing, really. I just had insomnia. I'll be fine after a short nap," Qin Long insisted. He took the glass of water she had poured for him and drained it. GULP. GULP.

"Okay, but if you feel unwell, you have to call me immediately." Seeing that he seemed to be fine otherwise, she reminded him one last time before leaving.

Watching her leave, Qin Long smiled faintly as he gazed at the rosy dawn in the distance. A cold glint flashed in his eyes.