13 Herbal master 1 (2/2)

But a sound disturbed her train of thoughts. Xia Lian's stomach started to growl..' Hungry.. too hungry.. How many days did I sleep without eating anything?' Xia Lian frowned and rubbed her stomach.

On hearing the movements in the room, a middle aged lady entered the bed room. On seeing that Xia Lian woke up, the woman smiled at her ” Girl, how are you feeling?”

Xia Lian saw the woman and smiled politely ” Aunt, most of my body is healed and even the pain has greatly reduced. Even my brother's fever is cured.”

Xia Lian tried to stand up while speaking ” Thank you so much for saving us, aunt.” But, she was interrupted by the woman in the middle ” Girl, no need to thank us. Sit down. You did not eat anything for the past six days. Let me get you something to eat.”

” Sorry for the trouble, aunt.” Xia Lian rubbed her nose.

” Aiya.. little girl.. don't be so modest.” the woman waved her hand at Xia Lian while leaving the room.

The woman entered the room with a hot bowl of soup ” Girl, this herbal soup is good for recovering your strength. Drink it up.”

Xia Lian's expression darkened. ' Herbal soup!! Darn it.. Hope it won't be bitter..' . On seeing Xia Lian looking at the bowl of soup as if it's her arch enemy, the woman laughed.. ” Girl, don't worry. The soup will not taste as bad as you think.”

Xia Lian immediately felt embarrassed and coughed ” I did not mean it like that, aunt...” after saying this Xia Lian started drinking the soup.

As soon as she placed the spoon in her mouth, Xia Lian felt a cool sensation in her mouth and the soup tasted a bit spicy and sour..