Chapter 210: If You Bet, You Must Accept Defeat

After completing the treatment, Bai Yueling immediately went limp, collapsing onto Qingjin’s plump, mature body, her entire body drenched in fragrant sweat as she panted heavily, looking quite exhausted.

Qingjin, too, breathed softly and deeply. Her snow-white, flawless skin flushed with unnatural waves of redness, as if she had just undergone intense exercise. Several drops of fragrant sweat slid down Bai Yueling’s body onto hers, soaking the already extremely thin white gauze into a darker shade, faintly revealing the alluring scenery beneath.

“Mother!”

Xuelong dashed forward in a single step, pulling Bai Yueling off Qingjin and asking with concern, “Mother, are you alright?”

“I’m fine… I’m very well… better than before…”

Despite her exhaustion, Qingjin’s voice remained cool and calm. Compared with the panting Bai Yueling beside her, it was as though she had just thoroughly disciplined this overconfident busty girl.

Bai Yueling wiped the sweat from her forehead, stood up from the bed, and smiled. “It should be much better than last time, right?”

Qingjin slowly rose, gently shifting her wide, snow-white hips as she sat at the edge of the bed. Clad only in a thin gauze dress, she stood up. Her tall, graceful figure faced away from the lamplight, appearing lofty and imposing, as if she had once again become that unrivaled queen.

Seeing this, Xuelong and Viji both widened their eyes. In the past two years, this was the first time they had seen their mother—who had been bedridden—stand again.

Viji said in shock, “Mother, you can really stand?”

Xuelong also spoke in disbelief, “I… I thought big sister was just comforting us on purpose. I didn’t expect it to actually be true…”

Bai Yueling got off the bed as well and lightly supported Qingjin’s arm. “Try walking a few steps.”

Qingjin nodded. Her long legs straightened slightly, ten pearl-like pale toes touching the cold, hard floor. She carefully lifted her right foot, painstakingly moving it forward half a step before gently setting it down.

“Haa…” Qingjin drew a deep breath. Her usually still heart rippled again with excitement. She then lifted her left foot and cautiously repeated the motion.

Everyone present couldn’t help holding their breath, watching Qingjin intently.

However, upon reaching the fifth step, Qingjin’s knee suddenly gave way, and she uncontrollably fell forward—

At the critical moment, Bai Yueling flashed ahead and caught her. Two soft, ample masses collided and compressed, releasing resilient force that slightly bounced the mature beauty’s body before she finally landed steadily against the busty girl.

“Haa… haa…”

Qingjin gasped for air. A few drops of fragrant sweat slid down her usually indifferent face, exuding the unique charm of a mature woman.

“Good… very good,” she said softly. “From barely able to stand at the beginning to now being able to walk five steps… Xiao Bai, you truly did not disappoint my hopes.”

“Of course~” Bai Yueling rose onto her toes to hug Qingjin, helping her back onto the bed. “I already said I’m not some quack.”

As she spoke, she cast a subtle glance at Xuelong, throwing her a provocative look. ‘Do you still dare doubt me now, useless big sister?’

However, Xuelong did not get angry. Instead, her eyes were full of shock and joy. “It’s truly miraculous. Even the Archbishop of Life couldn’t cure this illness, yet you—a level 21 otherworld traveler—actually have a way to treat it…”

“I never doubted Xiao Bai,” Viji said, turning to look at Xuelong with a faint smile. “Second sister, remember the promise you made earlier.”

At this, Xuelong’s face flushed red. Her body trembled slightly. In the end she did not refute it, only lowering her head. “I was wrong. Later I will properly apologize to Miss Priest Hero.”

Daring to act and daring to accept consequences—that was Xuelong’s character.

Hearing them, Qingjin raised her willow-leaf brows slightly and asked curiously, “What promise?”

“N-nothing…” Xuelong lowered her head, lips pressed together, not daring to meet her mother’s gaze.

If Qingjin found out that she, the second princess, had to perform a kneeling apology to someone, she would surely be reprimanded for disgracing the royal family’s dignity.

Fortunately, Bai Yueling had no intention of making things difficult for her and helped cover it up. “Just a normal admission of fault and apology. She kept doubting my ability before, so we made a small bet.”

“I see?”

Qingjin nodded and did not dwell on it. After all, she too had been extremely doubtful of Bai Yueling’s ability at first. But after two treatments, the results were quite remarkable.

Yet she would never apologize easily, because she was the queen of the Rose Kingdom, representing the kingdom’s dignity. She could not casually lower her proud head.

“By the way, I heard from Sistana yesterday that you also dealt with Gus, the lord of Songyuan City?” Qingjin turned to her.

“Yes. Thanks to Princess Viji’s help, we defeated Gus together,” Bai Yueling said, silently attributing most of the credit to Viji.

“You not only can treat my illness, you also dealt with the black-cloaked faction and thwarted the Iris Theocracy’s invasion…” Qingjin murmured. A glimmer of color flashed through her usually cool beautiful eyes. “You truly are my lucky star, Xiao Bai.”

“Ehehe~ You flatter me, madam.” Bai Yueling smiled innocently.

“Hm?” Qingjin’s brows knit slightly. “What did you just call me?”

“I called you madam… ah, no—Your Majesty!”

“Hmph…” Qingjin closed her eyes and did not pursue it, only saying lightly, “There must not be a next time.”

Bai Yueling tilted her head and boldly courted trouble. “What if there is?”

“Then I will freeze you and keep you in my room as decoration.”

“Sorry, madam… ah, no—Your Majesty.”

Hearing their mother calmly conversing with Bai Yueling, Xuelong and Viji exchanged glances, both seeing surprise in the other’s eyes.

Since their other mother disappeared, how long had it been since Mother had let down her guard and spoken so relaxedly with an outsider?

‘Maybe it’s only because the priest hero is Mother’s hope for curing her illness…’ Xuelong thought simply.

However, Viji was clearly thinking more. The corner of her lips curved into a mysterious arc, as if plotting something.

“Since Gus is dead, the position of lord of Songyuan City is naturally vacant,” Qingjin said seriously, staring at Bai Yueling. “If you truly cure me, afterward I will appoint you as the new lord of Songyuan City.”

“Lord?” Bai Yueling paused slightly. “I don’t have time to be that.”

Compared to being bound to one place, Bai Yueling preferred carefree travel everywhere.

Qingjin said, “Then you can find someone you trust and have her manage it on your behalf.”

“Alright… but who should I pick?”

For a moment, Bai Yueling had no idea. Better leave it for later.

[Under the influence of the Fallen Halo, NPC “Qingjin”’s corruption value increased by 1%. Current corruption value: 13%]

After the treatment was finished, Bai Yueling naturally had no reason to remain in Qingjin’s bedroom.

Led by Viji, she arrived at a secluded small room. The two of them stared in unison at the heroic young woman before them, making her feel both embarrassed and annoyed.

“Come on, Sister Xuelong~” Viji smiled, her tone seeming even more expectant than Bai Yueling’s. “Fulfill your earlier promise and perform a kneeling apology to Xiao Bai.”