Chapter 157: An Unexpected Ultimate Weapon

Although that person's face was flushed, his movements remained methodical. At this moment, his hands were practically the only part of him he could move freely.

Mu Baiyun flipped his hand to produce a small box. The exquisite silver container was adorned with delicate orchids, looking entirely unlike something a man would use.

Opening the lid, the interior held a bright crimson, translucent ointment. It was fine and smooth, exuding a faint fragrance of peach blossoms. It was as pleasing to the eye as it was to the nose, and the substance showed not the slightest trace of prior use.

Watching all this, Ji Yao was completely bewildered, her gaze fixed on the discarded lid resting to the side. What was he trying to do? Was this a gift? Surely he wasn't trying to sell her something!

"Hiss!" The sharp sting from her lips jolted Ji Yao back to reality. She shuddered involuntarily and raised a hand to stop him, suddenly doubting the wisdom of letting him apply this ointment to her injured lips!

"It will be better in a moment. This is an ointment, and it will prevent any scarring," Mu Baiyun explained calmly.

This was medicine? Given its color and appearance, had Mu Baiyun not insisted otherwise, it looked far less like a medicinal salve and much more like cosmetic lip rouge used by women.

Sure enough, a cool sensation soon spread across her lips, stirring Ji Yao's curiosity. "Did Senior Brother prepare this?"