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When Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian arrived at the Medicine Room, my wounds had already been bandaged, and I was obediently listening to the physician's instructions.
"Make sure the wound doesn't get wet, don't exert yourself, and pay attention to any signs of fever tonight..."
I nodded along with a grimace, though I hardly absorbed any of it.
"Xiao Hua, what happened? Why are you injured?" Wei Wuxian asked anxiously as he saw me covered in blood.
"Uh... well..." I averted my gaze, feeling a bit guilty.
Lan Wangji looked at Qi Wei and Ning Feiwan, who were standing nearby, and calmly asked, "What happened?"
"Hanguang Jun," they both greeted first, then exchanged glances before hesitantly saying, "Well, actually..."
After hearing the explanation, the usually composed Lan Wangji rarely showed anger.
"Absurd! How can the Gusu Lan accept talent if even disciples are allowed to speak out like this?"
The two shrank back in fear, not daring to respond.
"This lady... Ning, is it?" Wei Wuxian said slowly. "Do you think that one’s abilities can be judged solely by swordsmanship? But did you know that I also do not use a sword? By your reasoning, does that mean I am inferior to you?"
"...I acknowledge my mistake, but I believe the two cannot be compared. Senior Wei is the founder of demon arts; even without a sword, it does not diminish your strength or reputation." Ning Feiwan still questioned with reluctance. "If I may be so bold to ask: Ms. Wei has no knowledge or sword skills whatsoever and cannot even fight; on what basis does she qualify as a guest elder?"
"Reason?" Wei Wuxian laughed brightly at this. "Well, that's a good question. Let me think... Lady Ning, since you are so confident in your swordsmanship, let me ask you: if today you were surrounded by five deeply vengeful Xiong Shi alone, how many moves would it take for you to defeat all five?"
"Uh? Well..." Ning Feiwan was taken aback and couldn't find her words.
For someone of her low-level cultivation, dealing with ordinary corpses might be manageable, but facing swift-moving Xiong Shi would be quite challenging—especially if they were attacking together! Just escaping would be a feat!
"Hmm? What's wrong? Can't do it?" Wei Wuxian leaned against Lan Wangji's shoulder with a smile and asked, "Lan Zhan, what about you?"
Lan Wangji cast a brief glance at him. "Under normal circumstances, within one to three moves."
"Hmm, a very conservative, humble, and serious answer," Wei Wuxian replied with a smile, looking at me. "So, Little Flower, what about you?"
"Uh?" Don't suddenly call on me! I was taken aback and awkwardly scratched my head. "Well... under normal circumstances, probably..."
"One move." Just as I was still pondering how to respond, Lan Wangji had already answered for me. "Ms. Wei personally confirmed this during the assessment test in the Netherworld Chamber."
"One move?!" Qi Wei and Ning Feiwan exclaimed in unison.
"See? This is something Hanguang Jun witnessed and confirmed himself, guaranteed to be true. Right, Little Flower?" Wei Wuxian said with a proud smile.
"Um..." I couldn't help but wipe my face, neither admitting nor denying it.
"But she clearly..." Ning Feiwan still pointed at me in disbelief.
"Clearly unable to wield a sword, clearly unable to fight back, how could she resolve such a large number of Xiong Shi in one move?" Wei Wuxian laughed. "Of course, it’s worth mentioning that the key lies in the special secret technique Little Flower possesses—she doesn’t need to rely on magical tools or celestial swords; she can purify and eliminate evil spirits solely with her own spiritual energy. You should know that not just anyone can do this!"
Ning Feiwan was left speechless.
"By the way, Mian Fei did mention her ability to purify evil..." Qi Wei murmured softly.
"The Xuanmen Hundred Schools prioritize cultivation first and then exorcism. Different sects have their own unique techniques and practices; this is nothing new. However, being able to easily exorcise without being limited by magical tools or formations is almost unheard of aside from our ancestor. Now that such talent has come knocking on our door, any Xuanmen family with some foresight would not refuse to recruit her. The reason for assigning her the lowest rank is due to her young age; they fear she might not be able to handle too heavy a responsibility. Furthermore, as you mentioned, she still needs improvement in knowledge and other areas, which is why she will initially study alongside you all to enhance her foundational knowledge."
Wei Wuxian continued to smile, but his smile didn’t reach his eyes; there was an underlying chill to it. "To be honest, I always thought girls were more obedient and sensible, so they shouldn’t cause any trouble... However, I never expected that this would become your reason to attack her..."
"Wei Ying?" Lan Wangji reached out and placed a hand on his shoulder, looking at him with concern.
Wei Wuxian took a deep breath, shedding the darkness from his eyes as he grasped the hand resting on his shoulder tightly.
"By the way, Xiao Hua, why haven't you said anything about all these random troubles you've encountered? You should at least complain a little! Don't just keep everything to yourself!" Wei Wuxian couldn't help but say.
Well, the focus has shifted.
"This... isn't it unnecessary?" I murmured softly. "After all, I'm only here for a year. As long as I can manage to get through this time, it won't matter to me afterward..."
Moreover, based on my experiences with bullying and exclusion in the real world, complaining to anyone about such matters is useless. Those fleeting hopes only become meaningless illusions, and sometimes they even make things worse.
Aside from relying on myself to face or completely escape everything, no one can help. It's an undeniable fact that no one can offer any assistance.
However, in such an isolated situation, seeing someone willing to stand up for me is indeed touching; after all, such opportunities are not something you encounter every day!
"This..." Wei Wuxian suddenly hesitated, then sighed deeply. "No matter what, if you encounter a problem you can't solve, at least find someone to discuss it with, okay?"
"Don't worry, it's fine. Besides, I think if I need to complain, I should go back and tell Master Song," I said dismissively.
"Huh? Why? Do we not deserve your trust?" Wei Wuxian made an exaggeratedly pained expression.
"No, it's because that way Master Song will fully understand that I really can't get along with others. It will also help him stop pushing me to leave my post!" I smiled at him as if it were obvious. "The more situations I encounter, the more reasons I have. The more excuses I can make to stay in Wailing Hill and avoid people altogether. Isn't that great?"
That's right! The reason I'm willing to grit my teeth and endure all of this now is to pave the way for a stable future!
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