Above the Galaxy
Chapter 213 - 154: Flirting Only, No Kissing!

Chapter 213: Chapter 154: Flirting Only, No Kissing!

Phoenix saw a phrase online, "Love probably means sometimes you adore him so much, sometimes you want to shoot him dead, but on your way to buy the gun, you see his favorite dish and end up buying it to cook for him at home. A few days later, you want to buy a gun again."

She felt that her feelings towards Tang Fei were just like that.

She had stormed off in her car in a huff, but thinking of the harsh winds and snow, and the long journey ahead, she drove back.

She had agreed to ignore him for three months, but seeing him severely injured and at death’s door, she couldn’t help rushing to his rescue...

Not only had she saved his life, but she also devised ways to relieve him of any future worries.

She even resorted to self-harm to deceive the Royal Family, using their power to pressure the carefree palace and the true buyers behind the scenes...

"Where did you hurt yourself?" Tang Fei asked.

His gaze swept over Phoenix. Her face was fine, still very clean and unblemished.

Even in self-harm, a woman wouldn’t bear to damage her own face.

Of course, neither could Tang Fei.

He only harmed others’ faces, like his life-and-death friend Wang Tianlong from the Old Land.

Her arms and legs didn’t seem harmed either, so it must have been her body...

Tang Fei’s eyes landed on Phoenix’s chest. Was this the place where he felt warmth and softness?

"Chest," Phoenix candidly said, "but it’s already treated... The Imperial Maritime Hospital is one of the best on New Star, with world-class equipment and devices... There’s a saying to describe them: as long as the person isn’t dead, they won’t let them die..."

"It’s good that you’re fine," Tang Fei sighed with relief.

Ling Yunxiao used a sword, so if Phoenix wanted to fake it convincingly, she had to injure herself with Sword Qi...

If it left scars or marks on her, it would be bad. She might not care, but he would.

Phoenix, touched by Tang Fei’s concern, explained, "My injuries weren’t severe. I couldn’t really bring myself to severely harm myself. I told them you got hurt because you were saving me... If it weren’t for you, Ling Yunxiao would have killed me..."

"They all think Ling Yunxiao targeted me and that you just got badly hurt while trying to save me, an innocent victim..."

"..."

Well, they were mixed up together again.

He had saved Phoenix’s life on the Old Land, and she returned the favor in the virtual world.

It was hard enough getting even, and now, according to Phoenix, he had saved her again...

If this entanglement continued, not getting married would seem quite impolite.

But would the Royal Family agree?

Probably the assassins from the carefree palace couldn’t finish him off, and the Royal Family would get to him first.

Thinking of that huge cage on the high platform, the blazing flames, the mournful cries... was that his ultimate fate?

"I was worried you might slip up once you were sober, so I stayed right here..."

"Where is Little Fatty?" Tang Fei asked, "Does he know I got hurt?"

"He knows. Little Fatty cried secretly several times... Xin Huai told me that when Little Fatty learned of your injuries, he shuddered non-stop, completely shocked," said Phoenix, looking at Tang Fei.

She thought, these two brothers really have a strong bond.

But on New Star, they only had each other to depend on.

It would be great if they could find the old man. With him, these two kids would at least have a home...

Unfortunately, she had no idea where the old man had gone.

"After he knew I was awake, he came to see me too, asking what exactly happened, why someone wanted to harm you... I repeated to him what I just told you, you better not slip up..."

"I know," Tang Fei nodded and said, "Let him come in. He can’t handle much..."

"Yeah. I’ll go out and tell him you’re awake, tell him not to worry," said Phoenix, "But first, the doctor said they need to do a full body check on you..."

"Okay. Let’s do it together," Tang Fei said.

Quickly, Little Fatty charged in like a fleshy mountain, grabbing Tang Fei’s arm and yelling, "Bro, you’re awake, you’re alright... I knew nothing was wrong with you..."

As he spoke, his eyes reddened.

His voice choked up, unable to continue.

He was too scared, afraid that Tang Fei might really die.

Tang Fei was the closest person to him in this world, his family, his brother, the one whom he would desperately protect, willing to get hurt himself or even die, just to ensure his longevity.

He couldn’t bear to think what his life would be like if Tang Fei truly died, never to wake again.

Other than a never-ending quest for vengeance, he could not see any other meaning to his future.

Tang Fei patted Little Fatty’s head and said, "I’m fine. Aren’t I here lying in front of you unscathed? I heard you secretly cried quite a few times?"

Little Fatty quickly wiped the tears from his face and denied, "Who said that? I haven’t cried, not even once... I knew you were fine... Wah wah wah..."

"Brother, I really thought you were dead. I thought you would never wake up... Sister Phoenix woke up, and you still didn’t. I was so worried..."

"Alright, alright, it’s okay now, stop crying. Sister Phoenix is watching and laughing at us..."

Phoenix wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes and said, "I’m not laughing at you. I think Little Fatty... is really great..."

Just then, Doctor Qin Luo, dressed in a white lab coat, the Empire’s top surgeon, walked in.

He smiled as he looked at Tang Fei and said, "You really are lucky. If that sword’s Sword Qi had been slightly more powerful, your heart would have been cut in half... At that point, not even a divine doctor could have saved you. You might have died before even reaching the hospital..."

Tang Fei knew this was his attending physician and gratefully said, "Thank you, Doctor. I will never forget this great kindness and debt."

"It was indeed a bit of trouble, but you don’t need to worry about it. Healing and saving people is our duty." Qin Luo said with a smile, "But you don’t need to worry, the surgery was quite successful and the medical equipment at the Imperial Maritime Hospital is sufficiently advanced. Just rest properly for a while and they won’t even leave a scar."

"That’s great." Tang Fei was also concerned about his body’s appearance. It wouldn’t be suitable to have scars after healing.

After all, he still had to find a partner in the future.

Fortunately, technology was advanced on New Star, and medical cosmetic treatment was highly developed. Scar removal techniques were perfected a long time ago, and if you were willing, they could completely change a person...

Tang Fei thought of bringing An Ning to New Star to use such cosmetic techniques to remove the scars on her face. In doing so, she could return to a normal life.

Too bad they were currently far apart, and he hadn’t yet established himself firmly on New Star...

"Are the wounds all taken care of?" Phoenix asked with concern.

"They’re fine," Qin Luo said as he looked at Phoenix and also wondered about their relationship.

Although members of the Royal Family vehemently denied it, ever since this Little Princess woke up, she hadn’t left Tang Fei’s hospital room... Saying there was nothing wrong would be crazy.

"He had two sword wounds on his chest. One was from the sword blade and the other was from the Sword Qi. The sword blade cut through flesh, and he took some medicine and treated it a bit after he was injured... It wasn’t too serious."

"The most dangerous was the wound from the Sword Qi. It was fierce and dangerous, and it wounded a critical area... A slight mishap, and the heart would have been cut in half... At that time, not even a god could have saved him."

Phoenix, terrified after hearing this, said gratefully, "Thank you so much, Doctor Qin. You saved me and my friend’s life once again. If there’s anything you need in the future, I won’t refuse."

"Princess, you’re too kind," Qin Luo said with a smile.

He knew this noble princess had just made him a precious promise. It was a promise he could accept or decline... But with that promise, the princess would forever owe him a favor.

Qin Luo reviewed some data on the machine’s display screen and then lifted Tang Fei’s wound to check, saying, "There’s no problem on my end. Just take your medications and change the dressings on time... You can’t be discharged within a week, and you need to rest for three months, and definitely no strenuous exercise."

Tang Fei was anxious and asked, "Can I practice swordsmanship?"

Qin Luo shook his head and said, "No."

"..."

Tang Fei was very disappointed—his devilish training plan had to be put on hold.

Life on New Star was even more dangerous than on the Wasteland.

He was all too aware of how crucial it was to improve his combat skills. If he hadn’t been training day and night, didn’t have the Imperial Court Scripture given by Phoenix, or the ten thousand sword strikes morning and night...

If it hadn’t been for the Netherworld Scroll, and the second sword technique he had just realized, Ling Yunxiao would have already chopped him into mincemeat.

Doctor Qin Luo gave some more instructions and then turned to leave.

Phoenix looked at Tang Fei and said, "It looks like you’ll be lying in the hospital and depending on me for the time being."

"I rely on Little Fatty, not you," Tang Fei said.

"Then what are we?"

"Mutually nurturing."

"..."

Phoenix felt frustrated inside.

All flirt but no touch...

What a jerk!

Tang Fei was staying in the hospital the whole time, receiving IV drips and changing dressings daily, using various genetic potions and nutrient solutions, which made his recovery very fast.

Whatever Phoenix ate, he ate. Whatever Phoenix used, he used, enjoying the same treatment as Royal Family Members.

Phoenix didn’t get discharged either and stayed continuously by Tang Fei’s side. They shared meals and accommodations, watched the flowers, admired the snow, and watched movies together at night—life was blissful.

Tang Fei didn’t even feel that this attack was a painful incident anymore, thinking how nice it would be if it could always be like this...

Teacher Ran Ran heard Tang Fei was injured and also came to visit, bringing good news.

Tang Fei was admitted to White Crane Academy and would report to the school in three days. The dean, Xuanyuan Mingjing, would personally meet all the new students.