"Mengli..."
Ye Feng initially wanted to ask Shen Mengli what had happened, but when he noticed her gaze fixed on him with a look of terror, he swallowed his words.
"No... don't... don’t become like that!"
Shen Mengli suddenly reached out and tightly grasped Ye Feng’s wrists, her pupils trembling as she spoke.
"Ye Feng, don’t go there anymore... they’re dangerous! Extremely dangerous!"
"Mengli, did you... have a nightmare?"
After confirming that Shen Mengli was unharmed, Ye Feng cautiously inquired.
"I’ve been at home the whole time and haven’t gone anywhere. And who are 'they' you’re talking about?"
"It’s..."
Just as Shen Mengli was about to describe the visions from her dream, she realized that even if she told him, Ye Feng likely wouldn’t believe her. She herself wasn’t entirely convinced either, yet the dream had felt so vivid—as if she had truly lived through it.
"N-no, it’s nothing. Just as you said, Ye Feng, I had a nightmare."
In the end, Shen Mengli chose to keep the dream to herself. Whether it was real or not, only time would tell.
"That’s good. How are you feeling now, Mengli? Your legs... any improvement?"
"Mm... let me check..."
At Ye Feng’s words, Shen Mengli threw off the blanket covering her, revealing a pair of flawless legs. Ye Feng, sitting by the bed, stood up awkwardly, his face tinged with embarrassment.
"H-how is it?"
"......"
Shen Mengli first tried to sense her body, shifting slightly on the bed to test whether her legs showed any signs of movement. But the result was the same as before—utterly lifeless.
"N-no effect yet. But maybe it’s just too soon? There’s still hope."
To keep Ye Feng from losing heart, Shen Mengli forced a lighthearted smile, though the faint disappointment in her expression was unmistakable.
Still no progress, huh? Well, it’s no surprise. For someone like me, a full recovery is probably just wishful thinking.
"How could this be..." Ye Feng muttered under his breath.
The system might cause some trouble now and then, but the items it provides are genuine. If it said the pill would have a marrow-cleansing effect, then Mengli should’ve at least felt something by now.
"M-Mengli, this might sound sudden, but can I ask you for a favor?"
Seeing Ye Feng’s hesitant demeanor, Shen Mengli tilted her head curiously. "Of course! But what is it? You look a little... off."
"Ahem... well, it depends on whether you’re comfortable with it."
Ye Feng coughed awkwardly before sitting back down on the bed.
"It’s... could I touch your legs?"
Realizing how improper his request sounded, he quickly added, "I just want to check if you have any sensation. Please don’t misunderstand!"
"T-touch my legs?!"
Shen Mengli blinked rapidly, her earlier gloom instantly replaced by overwhelming shyness.
Noticing her intense reaction, Ye Feng worried he’d come across as a creep. He hastily waved his hands in apology. "Sorry, Mengli! Forget I said anything. That was way out of line—"
"I-it’s okay..."
Shen Mengli’s soft voice cut him off. Her face flushed visibly as she turned her gaze toward the window, avoiding eye contact.
"I... I think you’re right. Just relying on my own judgment isn’t accurate. And I know you’re only trying to help. S-so... it’s fine!"
"O-oh..."
Ye Feng froze for a moment before processing her words. He hadn’t expected her to agree so readily, but now wasn’t the time to overthink it. Since he was the one who’d given her the Marrow-Restoring Pill, he owed it to her to see this through.
"Then... Mengli, focus on whether you feel anything. I’ll try to avoid any... misunderstandings."
"Okay..."
With her permission, Ye Feng turned his attention to her legs, swallowing hard.
As the tension thickened, he pushed aside all distractions and began examining her condition.
"H-how about now? Any reaction in your knees?"
"Ah!"
The warmth of Ye Feng’s palm sent a jolt through Shen Mengli. She whipped her head back toward him, eyes wide with astonishment.
"Yes! I can feel your hand!"
"Really?!"
Overjoyed, Ye Feng lightly tapped her smooth, delicate skin.
"And now? Can you still feel it?"
"Yes! I can!"
Shen Mengli nearly shouted in excitement, her voice and expression brimming with exhilaration.
"Ye Feng, can you try again? I... I haven’t felt anything in my legs for so long!"
"Sure..."
Rustle.
"How about this? Can you feel everything?"
For some reason, Ye Feng’s resolve crumbled the moment his fingers brushed against her skin. The soft, jade-like texture was almost addicting.
"Mhm, I can feel it all... but..."
"But what?"
"I still can’t move my legs..."
"That might be..."
Ye Feng pondered briefly before offering a theory.
"Maybe it’s because you haven’t used them in so long that your brain forgot how to control them. But since the sensation is back, it means the pill is working gradually. Given time, you might walk again like normal."
"Yes! I believe you, Ye Feng!"
Now filled with hope, Shen Mengli was overjoyed—though her mind kept wandering back to the lingering warmth of Ye Feng’s touch.
His hands feel almost magical... Why does it feel so... nice...?
th】 【No prior gaming knowledge required】【The First Cultivation + Game Design Novel on the Platform】 In a world where the righteous path dominates and crushes the demonic sects, Lu Ze unlocks the "Son of the Demon Path" system. Killing righteous cultivators now grants him power-ups. Wait—deaths in illusions count too? As a former game designer, Lu Ze decides to give the cultivators of this world a little—no, a massive—shock... Sect Elders: "What is this 'Escape from the Demon Sect' game? Why have all our disciples abandoned cultivation to play it??" Elite Disciples: "You're saying... mastering 'Demon Slayer' can help us counter demonic schemes?" Reclusive Masters: "Why did I leave seclusion? Ask that backstabbing rat who ambushed me in 'Eternal Strife' yesterday!" Rogue Cultivators & Civilians: "'Immortal Abyss Action' is addictive! You can even earn spirit stones by loot-running..." Sect Prodigy: "My Dao heart is unshakable... except for that cursed black hammer." Royal Scions: "Can skins have stat boosts? I’ll pay 10,000 spirit stones for one!!" Sect Leader: "WHO IS CORRUPTING MY DISCIPLES?!!!"
ey change clothes. Li Chuan contributed all his possessions, only to find that things were not as they seemed. Almost a year after joining, he hadn’t managed to get a single Daoist consort. Thinking he had been deceived, he was approached by a stunning senior fellow disciple who asked if he would like to form a spiritual bond. For those who don’t practice cultivation, they might not know what “forming a spiritual bond” is. Let me put it this way: A long-term relationship is called a “Daoist consort,” while a short-term relationship is known as “forming a spiritual bond.” From then on, Li Chuan discovered the true way to interact with the Yin-Yang Sect’s Daoist consorts. As long as he had enough spirit stones, he could form a spiritual bond with anyone, Whether it’s Senior Sisters, aunts, Daoist consorts of aunts, female elders, Daoist consorts of elders, or even the Daoist consort of the sect leader, anyone can form a spiritual bond as long as there are enough spirit stones.” I've already joined the Yin-Yang Sect, and you're telling me to focus on cultivation? Do you even know what the Yin-Yang Sect is all about?
ine. During your journey, you save an abandoned baby girl and become her elder brother】 【You rely on each other, becoming each other's support】 【At the end of the simulation, you shield the now-grown girl with your life, sacrificing yourself to block numerous demonic cultivators. You die, and the light in the girl's eyes fades】 …… 【Second Simulation: You are transported to a world where steam and magic coexist】 【You immerse yourself in the study of magic, obsessed with its research. One day, while out, you encounter a half-blooded demon girl wandering the streets. You take her in as your student】 【You teach the demoness what it means to be human, show her the beauty of the world, and nurture her into a miracle that surpasses even the gods】 【At the end of the simulation, you die of old age in front of the nearly immortal demoness due to your mortal lifespan】 …… One simulation after another, one encounter after another. Xu Xi suddenly felt something was off: "Wait, you said you're coming to the real world to find me?"
g Yu was preparing for retirement when her organization decided to eliminate her. She transmigrated to a zombie apocalypse world. However, a tiny unexpected situation occurred: She somehow transformed into an adorable little girl?!
