“I never thought it could be used like this!” Nangong Mian’s face showed a mix of amazement and complexity.
Huang Quan, sneaking a glance at hER third brother’s expression, replied with a smile, “Third brother, I believed the plants and trees weren’t growing well, so I used my spiritual power to help them along.”
“They weren’t growing well?” Nangong Mian was taken aback. “Even so, you can’t just use your spiritual power to make them grow. What if someone discovers it?”
“I was very careful when I did it,” Huang Quan assured him. “I guarantee no one will find out.”
Nangong Mian, looking concerned, said, “Quanquan, your power is so unique. If people find out about it, it could cause a commotion. I can’t protect you if your abilities become known to outsiders. You must be cautious not to reveal them.”
Huang Quan remained silent, contemplating his words. While she could keep her abilities hidden for a while, she hadn’t planned to hide them indefinitely.
Seeing her brother’s concern, Huang Quan smiled and replied, “Third brother, I understand. Don’t worry; I’ll be careful not to expose my abilities.”
Nangong Mian felt relieved upon hearing her assurance, and his face brightened with a smile. “You’ve been working hard in your training lately,” Huang Quan noted with a smile. “You finally came home early today. Go wash up and get some rest.”
Nangong Mian nodded, saying, “Yes, I’ll do that right now. You, Quanquan, should refrain from using your abilities for the rest of the night.”
Huang Quan nodded and added, “Third brother, don’t worry.”
With that, Nangong Mian left the room.
Huang Quan let out a sigh of relief, her thoughts turning inward.
Fortunately, I’m stable, Huang Quan thought to herself. She could tell her third brother about her unique spiritual power, but she didn’t need to reveal that she lost control once a month, which was more unpredictable than her menstruation cycle. Letting her brother worry every month would be too much for him, and trying to comfort him every time would be overwhelming.
She could threaten people, but comforting them was beyond her capabilities. With a lingering sense of fear, Huang Quan patted her small chest and then turned to leave.
The next day, as Nangong Mian stepped outside, he admired the blooming flowers in the courtyard. Knowing that these flowers had bloomed after absorbing the life energy of Huang Quan, he bent down to smell them.
The courtyard’s closed door creaked open, and Ye Qin walked in from outside. He immediately spotted Nangong Mian standing in front of the flowerbed, bent over to smell the flowers. Nangong Mian also noticed his presence and quickly stood up, coughing twice.
“You’re back,” he greeted.
Ye Qin smiled and asked, “Were you admiring the flowers just now?”
Nangong Mian, hearing Ye Qin address him as “third brother,” didn’t care about the embarrassment and replied coldly, “Third brother is what Quanquan calls me. You can’t call me that.”
“You are Quanquan’s brother, and I am Quanquan’s friend. I should call you third brother as well,” Ye Qin insisted, approaching Nangong Mian. “Third brother, are you heading out?”
Nangong Mian replied, “I’m going to train,” and walked past Ye Qin.
Ye Qin glanced at the courtyard’s flowers. They were indeed beautiful and fragrant, but there was nothing extraordinary about them. He didn’t understand why Nangong Mian had come so close to smell the flowers. Regardless, he still smiled.
Just as Ye Qin was about to speak, Nangong Mian stepped back abruptly.
, “Is there anything else?”
Nangong Mian fixed a serious gaze on Ye Qin and spoke, “You know that Quanquan has a very unique ability. I hope you won’t disclose it to others.”
