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When Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian arrived at the Medicine Room, my wound had already been bandaged and I was listening to the physician's instructions.
"Make sure the wound doesn't get wet, avoid using your hand, and pay attention to any signs of fever tonight..."
I nodded in agreement with a pained expression, though I hardly absorbed much of what was said.
"Xiao Hua, what happened? Why are you injured?" Wei Wuxian asked anxiously upon seeing 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 spoke calmly, "What happened?"
"Hanguang Jun." The two bowed first, then exchanged glances before hesitantly saying, "Well, actually..."
After hearing the explanation, the usually composed Lan Wangji rarely showed signs of anger.
"Absurd! When did the Gusu Lan allow even disciples to interfere in matters like this?"
The two shrank back in fear, not daring to respond.
"This lady... Ning, is it?" Wei Wuxian spoke slowly. "Do you think that one’s abilities can be judged solely by their swordsmanship? But do you know that I also fight without a sword? 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. "May I dare to ask: Ms. Wei has no knowledge or skills in swordsmanship and cannot even fight; what reason does she have to hold a position as a guest elder?"
"Reason?" Wei Wuxian laughed brightly at this. "Hmm, that's a good question. Let me think... Lady Ning, since you are so confident in your sword skills, let me ask you this: if today you were surrounded by five deeply vengeful Xiong Shi alone, how confident are you that you could defeat all five within a few moves?"
"Uh? Well..." Ning Feiwan was taken aback and couldn't find her words.
For cultivators of their level, dealing with ordinary Walking Corpses was manageable, but facing swift Xiong Shi was quite challenging—especially when five were attacking at once! Escaping alive would be an achievement in itself!
"Mm? What's wrong? Can't do it?" Wei Wuxian leaned against Lan Wangji's shoulder and asked with a smile, "Lan Zhan, what about you?"
Lan Wangji gave him a sidelong glance. "Under normal circumstances, within one to three moves."
"Hmm, that's a very conservative, humble, and serious answer." Wei Wuxian continued to smile at me. "So, little flower, what about you?"
"Uh?" Don't suddenly call on me! I froze for a moment, awkwardly scratching 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 confirmed this point during the assessment test in the Netherworld Chamber."
"One move?!" Qi Wei and Ning Feiwan exclaimed in unison.
"See? You heard it! This is something Hanguang Jun witnessed and confirmed personally, guaranteed to be true. Right, little flower?" Wei Wuxian said proudly.
"Um..." I couldn't help but wipe my face, neither admitting nor denying it.
"But she clearly..." Ning Feiwan still looked incredulous as she pointed at me.
"Clearly can't wield a sword, clearly unable to fight, so how could she resolve such a large number of Xiong Shi in one move?" Wei Wuxian laughed. "Of course, it's fine to tell you that the key lies in the special secret method that little flower possesses—she doesn't need to rely on magical tools; she can purify grievances and eliminate curses solely with her own abilities. You should know that not just anyone can do this!"
Ning Feiwan was left speechless.
"By the way, Mian Fei did mention her expertise in exorcising curses..." Qi Wei murmured softly.
"The Xuanmen Hundred Schools prioritize cultivation first and then exorcism. Different sects have their own secret techniques and methods; this is nothing new. However, a method of exorcism that isn't limited by magical tool formations is almost unheard of. Now that such talent has come knocking on the door, any discerning Xuanmen family would not refuse to recruit her. The reason for only assigning her the lowest rank is due to her young age; they fear she might not be able to bear too heavy a responsibility. Furthermore, as you said, she still has room for improvement in knowledge and other areas, which is why they decided to let her study alongside you all to enhance her foundational understanding." Wei Wuxian continued to smile, but his smile didn't reach his eyes; it even hinted at a chilling coldness. "Honestly, I always thought girls were more obedient and sensible and wouldn't cause any trouble... However, I never expected that this would become the reason for your attacks on her..."
"Wei Ying?" Lan Wangji reached out to pull him close, looking at him with concern.
Wei Wuxian took a deep breath, shedding the darkness in his eyes, and gently squeezed the hand resting on his shoulder.
"Speaking of which, Little Flower, why didn't you mention any of these troublesome matters? You could at least complain a little! Even if you can't say it to us, just give Si Chui a hint. Don't keep everything bottled up!" Wei Wuxian couldn't help but say.
Well, the focus has shifted.
"Um, is that really necessary?" I murmured softly. "After all, I'm only here for a year. As long as I can get through this time, it won't matter to me afterward..."
Moreover, based on my experiences with bullying in the real world, complaining to anyone for help is useless. Those fleeting hopes only become meaningless illusions and can sometimes even make the situation worse.
The harsh truth is that no one can offer any help except for oneself—either by standing strong against it or completely escaping from it.
"This..." Wei Wuxian suddenly hesitated, then sighed deeply. "Regardless, if you encounter a problem you can't solve, at least find someone to discuss it with, okay?"
"I think if I'm going to complain, it should be to Master Song when I get back," I said abruptly.
"Huh? Why? Do you think we're not trustworthy enough that only Song Zichen can stand up for you?" Wei Wuxian exclaimed with an exaggerated look of heartbreak.
"No, it's because this way Master Song will truly understand that I really can't get along with others. It will also make him stop pushing me to go out!" I replied with a smile as if it were obvious. "The more situations I encounter, the more reasons I'll 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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