Yan Xi helped Gu Shen wipe the sweat off his forehead. He gasped for breath, looking like he was trying his best to suppress the pain.
"Gu Shen." Yan Xi asked in a low voice, "Does it hurt a lot?"
It hurt.
Gu Shen remembered that there were people who classified pain into different levels. He was not sure what level he was at now, but it was definitely an unbearable pain that could make people collapse instantly.
"I'm fine." His voice was very soft, not wanting Yan Xi to worry.
"I know it hurts." Yan Xi wiped the sweat on his forehead and hugged him gently.
"Hugging you might help reduce some pain."
Gu Shen was stunned for a moment by the unexpected hug. His hand moved slightly, not knowing where to land.
He couldn't tell if it was because of comfort or psychological effects, but Gu Shen really felt that the pain was easing.
He reached out and patted Yan Xi's shoulder. "Okay, get up first. I'm covered in sweat."
