Chapter 281 The Limitations of Being a Main Character (2/2)

”I think you may be forgetting who owns this place,” Han Xiao said in a low voice.

Hila gritted her teeth but backed off in the end, albeit with a murderous expression still on her face. Emerald Grass finally relaxed and let out a breath as she massaged her temple. She had just been attacked in the mind by Hila's shockwaves and was suffering from some painful headaches.

”You didn't keep up your promise of protecting my sister.” Hila turned her head and stared right into Han Xiao's eyes.

Han Xiao sighed helplessly. ”You're overreacting.”

Emerald Grass held up one of the test tubes. ”Humph. I made these using the DNA I got from Aurora's hair strands. I was just recycling. I didn't even hurt your sisters. What're you so mad about‽”

”You can't!” Hila said in a cold voice. To her, Emerald Grass's actions were too similar to Germinal's, and it made her remember some painful memories from the past.

Neither wanted to back off, and Han Xiao's head was starting to hurt. Conflict with allies was not easy to resolve.

At this moment, Aurora strolled over in her wheelchair, with the bear cub swinging back and forth on her legs.

Aurora looked much better than she had done a month ago. Her once shriveled hair had become soft and smooth; her once bony body had started to take on some weight, and she was emitting a positive and shiny aura. Her power that had been suppressed for so long was finally released, and it allowed her to look like a normal person again within a month.

”Sis, why are you fighting with the doctor?” Aurora asked in a worried tone.

Emerald Grass stared at Hila and then gave a thorough explanation of what had happened.

Aurora was shocked. She blinked a few times, then said, ”It's just some hair. I don't really mind if it can help Uncle Han.”

Before, there was only her sister who treated her well. But now, with Han Xiao caring for her too, she was happy to contribute in any way she could. This way, she would feel better as she was somewhat paying back Han Xiao's favor.

Han Xiao did not really have an opinion about this. He knew that Emerald Grass was conducting experiments, but since she only used some hair, he had just turned a blind eye to it. Hila had definitely overreacted a bit this time.

Aurora gave of a bright smile and said, ”Sis, you don't have to worry. I'm not that fragile.”

Hila remained silent for a while before she turned around and started to walk away. ”Okay.”

After this whole fiasco, Han Xiao let the guards take care of the cleanup. Emerald Grass walked up to him and had an odd smile on her face. ”I didn't know there were this many turrets near the alchemy room. You're keeping a watch over me, aren't you?”

Han Xiao gave her a glance.

”Hehe. Don't worry. I'm not a fool. After all, I'm a tool that you obtained. Tools aren't supposed to have a say in anything.” Emerald Grass twirled around with her hair as she said that with a faint smile.

”Oh.” Han Xiao turned and left after only saying a word.

Emerald Grass's expression froze. That's it?

What kind of reaction was that? He was not angry, nor was he trying to give himself an excuse. He did not even try to threaten her or anything.

Am I that unimportant?

…

The curtains of the night were drawing to a close.

After a whole day of manufacturing tools, Han Xiao moved the materials into his secret base. On the way back, he saw a figure standing on the balcony of the building next door. The gentle moonlight shone on the right-side of Hila's body, and he could see her staring blankly into the night sky. It seemed like she had been standing there for a while.

After thinking for a moment, Han Xiao lightly leapt onto the balcony.

Hila heard the movement and asked emotionlessly without turning her head, ”What're you doing up here?”

”Just looking around. Why are still up this late in the night?”

”Humph!” Hila did not reply.

Han Xiao then took a seat to the side and shook his head. ”You were a bit too extreme today. I don't think you were that hotheaded in the past.”

Hila frowned. ”What's that got to do with you?”

”What's it got to do with me?” Han Xiao touched his chin and muttered, ”I don't think you said that back when I saved you and your sister, did you?”

Hila's face froze. After remaining silent for a while longer, she finally let out a sigh and said slowly, ”I'm just a bit lost.”