Chapter 913


    “Okay.”


    The two quickly found a cave and collected a pile of firewood to start a fire.


    Crackle…


    Hiss…


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    As the campfire crackled, the cold around them dissipated considerably.


    To avoid the awkwardness they had experienced before, Andrius did not mention helping Kate this


    time. They each tended to their own clothes and took turns warming them by the fire, so nothing


    happened.


    “Thanks.” Andrius thought of the perilous situation in the water and said sincerely, “If not for you, I


    might have…”


    He did not finish his sentence and simply shook his head.


    At that moment, Kate’s face was illuminated by the fire, making her look radiant.


    He did not know what she was thinking.


    At his words, she snapped back to reality and looked at Andrius with clear eyes that seemed somewhat


    disappointed.


    “It’s okay.” Kate shook her head and said seriously, “Actually… when you said that I was the only


    person you trusted in the Medicine Sect and didn’t hesitate to teach me acupuncture techniques, I


    already had a feeling.”


    Andrius had spoken from the heart.


    When he heard Kate speaking so sadly now, he fell silent and listened to her.


    Kate’srge eyes stared straight at him, reflecting his resolute face. “I had a feeling that there’s an


    inexplicable bond or fate between us.”


    Fate?


    Andrius was slightly puzzled.


    “Did you know?” Kate continued, “I’ve heard countless ttering words since childhood, but none of


    them touched my heart like your casual words.”


    Andrius did not understand. He raised his brows and said half–jokingly, “What, even as the Maiden of


    the Medicine Sect, are there people who make you ufortable?”


    “It’s not exactly ufortable.” Kate smiled wryly and ran her fingers through her hair. Actually, I’m not


    from the Klein family. Grandpa found me. I heard that it was during a night of snowstorm.


    “Grandpa found me, held me all night, and decided that I would be the Maiden.


    “On the surface, I seem to be the Maiden of the sect, but in reality, many people in the Medicine Sect


    don’t think highly of me, especially the direct descendants of the Medicine Sect. They call me the


    ‘Abandoned Maiden‘ in private.”


    The smile on Kate’s smile turned more bitter as she spoke. As an orphan, she carried too much over


    the years. She appeared morous on the surface but cried silently in private.


    Andriusforted her, “Kate, after we return, if you’re not happy in the Medicine Sect, you cane


    and find me anytime. You should know that I’m the Wolf King.


    “My eightmanders and the dozens of subordinates under mymand are all brothers bonded by


    life and death. There won’t be anyone speaking ill of you behind your back.


    “At that time, I’ll take you to see the beauty of the northern frontier and the magnificence of the desert.


    “It’s apletely different exotic experience from Kiyoto.”


    Andrius did not know why, but since Kate had used acupuncture to treat him, he had felt an


    inexplicable sense of closeness to her. Thus, he could not help but speak from the heart when he


    heard about her unfortunate experiences.


    Kate’s sorrowful expression dissipated somewhat. She smiled at Andrius, herrge eyes curving into


    beautiful crescents. “Andrius, thank you for listening to me, but I need to return to the Medicine Sect as


    soon as possible. Otherwise, my grandpa will worry.


    “After this matter is resolved, if there’s a chance, I’ll definitely go to the western territory to visit you.”


    Andrius nodded. He also wanted to return as soon as possible. He needed to ask his master about


    what exactly was happening.