"This is a bit tricky..."
"But not too tricky, actually."
"As long as General Feixiao cooperates fully with me and promises not to reveal anything, there shouldn't be any problems."
Lumina said with a radiant smile.
If Lumina had pinned Feixiao against the wall in a forceful kabedon and delivered those words in a menacing tone, it would have made for a classic scene.
"Please speak freely, Miss Lumina," Feixiao replied solemnly. "As long as it doesn't harm the Xianzhou, I will do everything in my power to cooperate."
Feixiao had never held much hope for resolving the Moon Rage issue. But hearing that Lumina indeed had a method, requiring only her full cooperation, she quickly added:
As long as your methods don't endanger the Xianzhou or its people, I will unconditionally agree and carry out every instruction meticulously.
"Don't worry, it won't harm the Xianzhou," Lumina assured her, shaking her head. "But it might be a bit rough on you, General Feixiao."
"I've examined the symptoms thoroughly. They originate from within."
"Therefore, treatment must address both internal and external factors, and must be sustained over time to achieve complete eradication."
"What exactly do you mean, Miss Lumina?" Feixiao asked, pretending to be on the verge of understanding despite her confusion.
"Internally, you'll need to take medication. Externally, we'll need to harness external forces."
"These external forces refer to...?" Feixiao asked, her brow furrowing again.
"Me," Lumina replied with a smile, pointing to herself.
She elaborated, "After you take the medicine, I'll provide external assistance—that's all."
"Ah, I see," Feixiao nodded, her expression suddenly brightening with understanding.
But a moment later, she asked, still slightly puzzled, "That's all there is to it?"
"Yes, that's all."
"Then what's so difficult about it?"
"There's a bit more to it," Lumina admitted, her face showing a hint of reluctance, as if hesitant to reveal the full details. "Actually, I haven't finished explaining yet."
"Please continue, Miss Lumina."
"During the external assistance, there can be no obstructions whatsoever." After a moment of hesitation, Lumina finally revealed this.
"Hmm? No obstructions at all?" Feixiao murmured, her eyes still puzzled.
"It just means... no clothes," Lumina said, her cheeks flushing slightly, as if embarrassed.
Then, sensing Feixiao might misunderstand, she took a deep breath and waved her hands frantically, trying to explain:
"Because..."
"Ha ha ha! No problem at all, Miss Lumina! What's the big deal?" Feixiao interrupted with a hearty laugh before Lumina could finish.
"This isn't hardship for me at all! In fact, it's more hardship for you, Miss Lumina." Feixiao tossed her hair, radiating effortless cool. "As long as we can cure the symptoms, I'm fine with disrobing for treatment. Even if it requires... more... it's no problem."
Feixiao declared this with such generosity and frankness.
And she truly meant it. After all, what could two girls possibly do?
What's so interesting about girls looking at each other's bodies?
If girls get embarrassed seeing each other naked, what's the point of bathhouses?
Although such old-fashioned things are considered optional by modern Xianzhou people, plenty still enjoy the communal atmosphere.
Feixiao had never tried anything like that. The idea of someone looking at her body made her feel somewhat uncomfortable.
But if it was for treating the Moon Rage symptoms, she wouldn't mind.
Besides, being seen by Lumina... it didn't feel like a loss for her, did it?
Feixiao gazed at Lumina's face, a beauty that seemed to dim the very heavens and earth, and couldn't help but think.
"I see. Then let's find a place to start right away," Lumina said with a gentle nod, a faint blush still lingering on her cheeks. "The treatment will take several days, so we can conveniently conduct it during the Wardance Ceremony."
"As long as we perform the treatment for a period each day, the Moon Rage symptoms should be completely eradicated by the time the ceremony concludes."
"Alright, come to my residence on the Luofu." Feixiao nodded and was about to take a step when she turned back apologetically. "I'm sorry to trouble you, Miss Lumina."
"No trouble at all!" Lumina waved her hand dismissively, the last trace of redness fading from her face. She smiled brightly, exuding generosity as if she were the one being inconvenienced. "This is simply my duty as a healer, you know."
"Hmm..."
"Yes, not bad."
"Miss Lumina, is something not quite right?"
"No, this is how the treatment works. Focus inward and feel it—do you sense a deeply comforting sensation rising from your abdomen, straight to your heart?"
In Feixiao's quarters, after completing the treatment, Lumina gestured for Feixiao to check for herself. Feixiao, her face slightly flushed and wearing only a small vest, focused inward.
"!?" Feixiao examined her body's condition and discovered exactly as Lumina had described: a vibrant green energy surged from her abdomen, nourishing her heart. The lingering discomfort she'd felt throughout her body had completely vanished.
Originally, Feixiao had been wary, wondering if Lumina, as an Emanator of Abundance, might exploit this opportunity to manipulate her body. Throughout the treatment, Feixiao had maintained a vigilant awareness, meticulously monitoring Lumina's every action.
Now, realizing that Lumina had genuinely been healing her, a pang of guilt washed over Feixiao.
After all, her own cautious intentions weren't particularly subtle; Lumina had undoubtedly seen right through them.
Her overly cautious behavior must have deeply hurt Lumina's feelings.
"Miss Lumina, I'm sorry," Feixiao said. Not one to dwell on sentimentality, she apologized immediately upon realizing her mistake.
"Hmm? Ah, oh, you're sorry?"
"Why are you apologizing?"
Hearing Feixiao's loud apology, Lumina gave her a suspicious look.
If anyone should be apologizing, shouldn't it be me?
"I doubted you earlier," Feixiao said, meeting Lumina's gaze earnestly, emphasizing each word. "You were genuinely trying to heal me, yet I suspected you had ulterior motives..."
Lumina: ?
"You're so perceptive... Ah, no, what I mean is, you don't need to apologize."
"Whether you suspect me or even see me as an enemy, as long as I prove myself through my actions, those doubts will naturally vanish."
Lumina nearly slipped up, quickly biting her tongue to retract the words. With a righteous expression, she waved her hand dismissively.
"Miss Lumina..." Upon hearing this, Lumina's status in Feixiao's heart instantly rose.
If every Emanator of Abundance possessed virtues like Miss Lumina's, the Xianzhou could avoid so much trouble...
Perhaps only Miss Lumina deserves to be called a true Emanator of Abundance.
"Just call me Lumina. In return, may I call you Feixiao?" Lumina clearly wasn't entirely satisfied with Feixiao's formal address.
"Of course. I'm much older than you, you know. If you called me 'Sister Lumina,' I'd be even happier." Lumina winked suggestively at Feixiao.
"Of course, Sister Lumina." Feixiao caught the hint immediately. Knowing Lumina had been renowned throughout the Cosmos for millennia, she saw nothing inappropriate about the informal address. In fact, she felt rather pleased.
After all, "Sister Lumina" was a rather intimate form of address, implying that Lumina had accepted her apology.
"Alright, I'm leaving now. Let's exchange contacts. If you experience any health issues, remember to come find me." Lumina nodded slightly, stood up, took out her phone, and placed a QR code in front of Feixiao.
"Sister Lumina, my place is quite spacious. You could stay with me," Feixiao suggested, taking out her Jade Abacus to add Lumina as a friend.
"No need, I've already booked a room." Lumina accepted Feixiao's friend request, adding her to the Special Group category, and shook her head, declining the offer.
"Alright," Feixiao replied, feeling a slight pang of disappointment.
Though their interaction had been brief, Feixiao's previous speculations and stereotypes about Lumina had completely vanished.
"Time to go. We'll continue your treatment tomorrow. I'll send you a message later."
"If anything comes up and you can't make it, just let me know in advance."
Lumina smiled, waved her phone, and spoke reassuringly.
"Okay," Feixiao nodded, then quickly stood up.
"I'll walk you out."