Everyone's gaze settled on Huangfu Xiangling, especially Ziran, who intensely watched her disciple's emotional shifts.
Huangfu Xiangling said with deep gratitude, "Xiao Ye, thank you for saving me,"
"I owe you one. If you ever need anything, just come find me, I'll help you out,"
Her eyes now held no trace of the previous disgust or resistance, only gratitude.
Xiao Ye waved his hand dismissively and laughed, "What's this about owing favors? Competition comes second, friendship first. We're basically friends of the opposite sex now, aren't we?"
"Friends of the opposite sex?" Huangfu Xiangling seemed a bit dazed by this unfamiliar phrase, and a few seconds later, she replied cheerfully, "Yeah, we're friends, we're comrades,"
She hopped up next to Xiao Ye, linked arms with him, and giggled, "You said you have things to do, right? I'll help you out, and when we're done, let's hit the hot springs together,"
