Chapter 235 Law Enforcement Elder Guards the World (49)

Bai Tang quickly moved to Shen Zhuo’s side. Fang Xingyun, with a mournful expression, said, “Elder, Shen… Junior Brother Shen’s bones were almost completely shattered.”

Zhong Jin, filled with guilt, said, “Master, it’s my fault. I couldn’t protect Junior Brother.”

Bai Tang took Shen Zhuo and began to heal him. “You all should tend to your own injuries first. Don’t blame yourselves. A’Jin, they were at the middle and late stages of Tribulation Crossing. You couldn’t have resisted.”

Blood continuously seeped from Shen Zhuo’s skin. Bai Tang murmured, “Little disciple, you’ve suffered.”

Shen Zhuo gritted his teeth, managing not to let the pain escape as sound.

Bai Tang retrieved a bright red candy and placed it in Shen Zhuo’s mouth. “Strawberry-flavored candy. Try it, it’ll help a bit. I’ll set your bones, so try to relax.”

The familiar voice and presence brought clarity to Shen Zhuo’s eyes. He vaguely remembered his Master catching him and saw a jade-colored hammer crackling with lightning.

The taste in his mouth was unfamiliar, a sweet and slightly sour flavor, predominantly sweet.

So this is candy?

It seemed to numb the pain in his mouth.

Shen Zhuo’s injuries were severe, and while the other disciples recovered quickly with some pills, Shen Zhuo’s healing was slow.

Zhong Jin asked anxiously, “Master, how is he?”

Bai Tang’s expression remained calm. “He will recover, but it will take some time. Fortunately, you all can rest for a while. The Phoenix’s descent is still about ten days away.”

Bai Tang took out the medicine given by Qi Jiayan and fed it to Shen Zhuo, using her spiritual energy to activate the medicine’s effects. The process of bone growth and recovery was extremely uncomfortable, accompanied by an itch that couldn’t be scratched.

Shen Zhuo, however, was exceptionally resilient and never uttered a single cry of pain.

It took Bai Tang three days to mend Shen Zhuo’s shattered bones. Fortunately, the clothes Bai Tang had given Shen Zhuo had a self-cleaning enchantment, keeping them pristine.

“Master.”

The weak voice was like the soft murmur of a newborn creature.

Shen Zhuo lay on a soft cushion, not feeling cold.

Bai Tang released his hands. “A’Zhuo, I’ve just set your bones. They are still fragile, so rest for a few more days. Then you can move freely. You’ve endured much, little disciple.”

Shen Zhuo weakly nodded, a warm current flowing through his heart. To be injured and still have someone caring for him, someone saying, “You’ve suffered,” rather than solely wishing for his death, was a comfort.

Zhong Jin and the others gathered around, their expressions filled with concern.

Bai Tang took out a storage ring and placed it in Shen Zhuo’s palm. “Little disciple, this is the candy I promised to bring you. There are many types, and I’ve also prepared some anti-cavity medicine for you.”

Bai Tang then handed another storage ring to Zhong Jin. “I know A’Jin likes pastries, so I brought some for you as well. Enjoy them in moderation.”

Bai Tang distributed several storage bags to Sheng Tingfeng, Fang Xingyun, and the others. “I also brought a few things for you.”

Shen Zhuo and Zhong Jin said in unison, “Thank you, Master.”

Sheng Tingfeng added, “Thank you, Master.”

The other four expressed their gratitude as well, “Thank you, Law Enforcement Elder.”

Shen Zhuo examined the contents and found an assortment of candies, neatly categorized and labeled with their origins or the stories behind them. Zhong Jin’s storage ring was similarly filled with various candies and pastries, all preserved with formation to keep them fresh and warm.

As for Fang Xingyun, Su Wen, and the others, most of their gifts were clothes, jewelry, and food. Although the thought behind them couldn’t compare to those given to Shen Zhuo and Zhong Jin, they were still pleasantly surprised and caught off guard to be included at all.

Shen Zhuo asked in a complicated tone, “Master, how many places did you visit?”

Bai Tang smiled. “Didn’t you think you weren’t worthy of using good things? How could that be? After I promised you, I immediately traveled to the mortal realm. I went to every city, personally purchasing the ten most delicious candies from each place. I made sure to buy as many of each as possible, and I also specially found the most highly praised pastries for your Senior Brother.”

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