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Qi Wei glanced at Ning Feiwan, then cautiously looked at me, quickly trying to change the subject to break the awkward atmosphere. "Um... Mian Fei, why does Senior Wei call you 'Little Flower'?"
"Well..." I couldn't help but feel a bit helpless. "You know how Senior Wei is—he loves to joke around. At first, it was just a playful tease, but I guess he got used to it and didn't bother to change it."
"Is it because of your name? Since 'Hua' sounds like 'Hua' (flower), that's why he calls you Little Flower?" Ning Feiwan guessed.
"Yes, Lady Ning is quite perceptive; you guessed it right," I replied with a sly smile.
Noticing the sarcasm in my tone, Ning Feiwan furrowed her brows.
"Ms. Wei, this situation indeed arose from my arrogance and ignorance. If you want to blame me, that's understandable, and I am willing to apologize. But you must admit that the injury you suffered was not my fault. Moreover, the one who actually acted was Lan Juan, not me. If you have any grievances or dissatisfaction, please vent them on Lan Juan instead of speaking to me with that condescending attitude, alright?"
Hmm, this apology did seem sincere; could I really refuse it?
"I'm sorry. After all, my shoulder is hurting so much right now that I don't have the energy to care about my words or actions. I hope Lady Ning can be more understanding," I replied with a cold smile.
I'm sorry, but I'm not some naive saint with a forgiving heart who thinks a simple apology can erase everything. Not a chance!
***
"Mian Fei, are you alright?" After returning to the Detached Courtyard and helping me inside, Qi Wei looked at my bandaged left shoulder with concern. "I'll bring you the medicine once it's ready. Don't worry; Hanguang Jun instructed that no one is allowed to disturb you today. Just drink the medicine and rest well!"
"...Medicine?" I was momentarily taken aback. "What medicine?"
"The prescription the doctor just gave; you weren't paying attention during the explanation, were you? It's nothing more than tonics for blood replenishment and pain relief since you've lost quite a bit of blood," Ning Feiwan couldn't help but frown. "However, no matter how confident you are in your healing abilities, thinking you'll be fine after just one good sleep is a bit exaggerated."
"...Can I skip it?" Ignoring her skepticism, I rubbed my forehead in frustration.
That's why I absolutely didn't want to go into the Medicine Room! I've always hated taking medicine—whether traditional or Western—it all feels like mere placebo to me. Relying on medication for treatment is just asking for trouble!
"Of course not!" Qi Wei quickly advised. "Didn’t you just say your wound hurts? You’ll feel better after taking the medicine, so you must drink it!"
"Besides, the herbs used at Yun Shen Bu Zhi Chu are all top-quality. Do you dare to waste them? If you refuse, I’ll make sure to force you to drink it!" Ning Feiwan threatened.
"Do you really think you can force me?" I shot her a sidelong glance, half-smiling. Who was it that couldn’t move during the competition just now?
Ning Feiwan paused slightly, then sneered, "Even if I can't move you, I can still go to Hanguang Jun or Senior Wei and report that you're not following medical advice. I can manage that little task."
Hearing this, I couldn't help but sulk, slumping against the table and burying my face in its surface as I muttered, "Damn it, you're ruthless..."
"By the way, Mian Fei, I'll help you get a new outfit later. Just throw this one away," Qi Wei suddenly suggested.
"Huh?" I looked up in confusion. "Why throw it away when it's perfectly fine?" It was just a hole; couldn’t it be patched up?
"The bloodstains are hard to clean. Besides, it's not just a little spot; the whole thing is practically soaked in blood. Even if you wash it, it won't come out clean. Don’t waste your effort; it's better to just get a new one. After all, there’s a reason for this, so Internal Affairs won’t deduct your pay for it," Ning Feiwan explained.
"Um..." I lowered my head and glanced at my blood-stained clothes—
I remembered that when I first started learning, I chose to wear the system novice outfit I was accustomed to. Later on, feeling that being too different would attract unwanted attention, I decided to blend in by wearing the guest attire provided by Yun Shen Bu Zhi Chu to lower my presence among others. Although it didn’t seem to have much effect...
Now I felt that decision was indeed correct! Otherwise, if my only system novice outfit were forcibly discarded, I would be very reluctant.
Although this bloodstain was insignificant in front of purification spells, it was better not to reveal too much of my abilities in front of them. It was best to keep it a secret for now.
"In that case, thank you for your help," I smiled gratefully at Qi Wei.
"Then I'll go check if the medicine is ready and stop by Internal Affairs. Xiao Wan, you stay here with Mian Fei; I'll be back soon."
"Hey? Wait a minute..."
Qi Wei was always the type to act immediately, rushing off after giving her instructions, leaving me and Ning Feiwan staring at each other in silence.
After an awkward pause, I cleared my throat theatrically.
"Ahem, Lady Ning, if you have something to attend to, you can leave first. I'm not a child anymore; I don't need anyone to look after me."
Ning Feiwan regarded me thoughtfully for a moment before speaking up. "Ms. Wei, you’re not as defenseless as you claim to be, are you?"
At her words, I raised an eyebrow in surprise.
"No, I truly have no combat skills," I admitted. "No matter how strong my exorcism abilities are, they can only deal with spirits. When faced with an enemy, all I can do is stall for time and try to wear them down mentally or physically."
"But when you bound me, you could have taken advantage of my immobility to strike," Ning Feiwan said, puzzled.
I paused for a moment before realizing something and clapped my hands together.
"I see now; that's a clever tactic!" I then chuckled lightly. "But generally, when faced with an enemy, I choose to run away. Perhaps next time I should try knocking you out instead!"
"...So your abilities seem powerful but come with many limitations in practice, right?" Ignoring my teasing, Ning Feiwan continued her analysis. "For instance, when you bound me, you were also immobilized yourself, which is why you couldn't dodge Lan Juan's sword?"
Well, that wasn't entirely true. Although using Wind Binding required concentration to maintain enough force—losing focus could loosen the grip and allow the opponent to break free—I wasn't completely unable to move. At that moment, I had simply chosen to let Lan Juan create chaos by intentionally getting hit.
But...
"I wonder how Lady Ning would like me to respond?" I asked with a calm smile.
Regardless of whether she guessed right or wrong, I could never truly admit to exposing my weaknesses. Was I foolish?
Ning Feiwan and I exchanged silent glances for a moment.
"I'm sorry, I was rude," she said softly, lowering her gaze. "By the way, may I ask where Ms. Wei's sect is located? Since your sect possesses such unique exorcism skills, why have I never heard of it before?"
In response, I merely smiled at her with feigned indifference.
"Sorry, but I can't disclose that information."
After hitting a few dead ends, Ning Feiwan's expression began to show signs of displeasure.
"It seems that Ms. Wei is still not angry?" She asked directly without beating around the bush.
"One must know oneself," I replied with a smirk.
She paused for a moment, then frowned. "I must say, that phrase isn't used quite like that."
"Well, I've already mentioned my lack of talent. What more can Lady Ning expect from my response?" I looked at her provocatively.
Ning Feiwan couldn't help but furrow her brow in frustration, but perhaps due to her own composure, she ultimately chose to remain silent, keeping her irritation bottled up inside.
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