27 Pillar of the Country 6 (1/2)

”Good afternoon Elder!”

Xi Jie nodded his head at the Sol Keeper guarding the southeast courtyard gate, where the extended courtyard is located.

”Did she leave her room?”

The Sol Keeper shook his head: ”Junior Sister Sheng didn't leave her room even for a second. Young Master Xi Lan delivered her food to her daily without any delay.”

Xi Jie asks him several questions regarding the safety of the southeast region of the temple, in which the Sol Keeper replies in an earnest and respectful manner.

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Booogsh!

”What's that?!”

”That commotion looks like coming from the extended courtyard!”

Xi Jie's eyes glinted in panic and fear. Extended courtyard! That's where Xi Sheng stays!

His body fled as fast as he could, but due to his old age, it took time before he reached the place.

Elder Xi Jie just arrived when he saw the uproar.

He saw Xi Sheng directly running into the woods, but he didn't stop her.

”Fa...Elder Xi, quickly stop Junior Sister Sheng!”

Dread was written in Xi Lan's face.

Xi Jie closed his eyes and decided not to pursue Xi Sheng.

He raised his hand and ordered the people to stabilize the mess.

”Bring Xi Lan to the infirmary! The remaining Keepers shall rebuild the damage and control the mess!”

Men or women dressed in a white robe with golden lining in their collar and intricate pattern designed in their robe straightened their posture and saluted: ”Yes Elder!”

Xi Lan tried to voice out his objection:”But Elder, Junior Sister Sheng ran in the woods, we need to quickly retrieve her!”

Xi Jie glared at him and instructed the Sol Keepers to immediately send him to the infirmary:”Shut your mouth! We will talk later!”

Xi Lan bit his lips and ceded to Xi Jie's instruction. His countenance already looks pale because of the internal injuries he received, yet his mind is still distressed for a certain person.

Xi Jie made sure that everything was in order before he left and visited Xi Lan.

When Xi Lan entered the infirmary, the doctors assigned were shocked. They hastily assisted him.

”Young Master Xi Lan, we should put the cub away,” pleaded with the nurse.

Xi Lan gave the cub:”See if it attained injuries, heal it immediately.”

”Awooo...awooo.”

They are not sure whether the cub whimpered in pain but everyone felt pity for the cub.

Before sending the cub to another bed, Xi Lan caressed its head and muttered:”Your master will be alright. She will.”

The medical staff surrounded Xi Lan and gave him a thorough examination.

”Three broken ribs and a clavicle fracture. Fortunately, the clavicle fracture isn't too serious.”

After giving him medical treatment, the medical staff left.

Swoosh!

The wooden door of the infirmary slowly opened.

Xi Jie saw the almost mummified Xi Lan.

”Is it serious?”

Xi Lan answers him with a question:”Did you find Junior Sister Sheng?”

Xi Jie shook his head:”Not yet.”

Xi Lan widened his eyes:”But--hiss!”

”Don't force yourself to move.You're badly wounded,” Xi Jie seized a chair nearby and sat beside Xi Lan's bed.

”But Junior Sister Sheng...she...”is also hurt more than me.

Xi Lan bowed his head and didn't want Xi Jie to see his expression.

”Xi Lan, what clearly happened? What did you do?”

Xi Lan tightened his grip, but he felt an ache on his shoulder so he only let it go.