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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.
"Absolutely avoid water on the wound, don't exert yourself with your hand, and pay attention to any signs of fever tonight..."
I nodded along with a pained expression, though I hardly absorbed much of what was said.
"Xiao Hua, what happened? Why are you hurt?" Wei Wuxian asked anxiously upon seeing me covered in blood.
"Uh... well..." I averted my gaze, feeling somewhat guilty.
Lan Wangji looked at Qi Wei and Ning Feiwan 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 anger.
"Absurd! How can the Gusu Lan accept such behavior? When did even disciples have the right to speak out like this?"
The two shrank their necks in fear, not daring to respond.
"This lady... Ning, is it?" Wei Wuxian said slowly. "Do you think one can judge a person's abilities solely based on swordsmanship? But do you know that I also fight without 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, after all, 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 sword skills and cannot even face an opponent. What reason does she have to be ranked 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 swordsmanship, let me ask you this: if today you were surrounded alone by five deeply resentful Xiong Shi, how many moves would it take for you to defeat all five?"
"Eh? Well..." Ning Feiwan was taken aback and couldn't find her words.
For someone of her low-level cultivation, dealing with regular corpses might be manageable, but facing swift-moving Xiong Shi would be quite challenging—especially five attacking at once! Just escaping would be impressive!
"Hmm? What's wrong? Can't do it?" Wei Wuxian leaned against Lan Wangji's shoulder with a smile and asked, "Lan Zhan, how 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 teasing smile. "So, Little Flower, what about you?"
"Uh?" I was caught off guard by the sudden attention. I froze for a moment, awkwardly scratching my head. "Well... under normal circumstances, I would say..."
"One move." Just as I was pondering how to respond, Lan Wangji had already answered for me. "Ms. Wei personally verified this during the assessment 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 himself, guaranteed to be true. Right, Little Flower?" Wei Wuxian said with a proud grin.
"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 unable to wield a sword and unable to fight back, how could she possibly resolve such a large number of Xiong Shi in one move?" Wei Wuxian chuckled. "Of course, it’s worth mentioning that the key lies in Little Flower's unique secret method—she doesn’t need to rely on magical tools or celestial swords; she can purify and exorcise simply with her own spiritual energy. You must understand, not just anyone can do this!"
Ning Feiwan was left speechless.
"By the way, Mian Fei did mention her specialization in exorcism..." Qi Wei murmured softly.
"The Xuanmen Hundred Schools prioritize cultivation first and then exorcism. Each sect has its own unique techniques and methods; this is nothing new. However, a method of exorcism that is not limited by magical tools or formations is almost unheard of outside of my ancestral demon arts. Now that such talent has presented itself, any discerning Xuanmen family would be foolish to 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 bear too heavy a responsibility. Furthermore, as you mentioned, she still needs to strengthen her knowledge and other areas, which is why she will initially study alongside you all to build her foundational knowledge."
Wei Wuxian continued to smile, but his expression lacked warmth and even hinted at an underlying chill. "Honestly, I always thought girls were more obedient and sensible, so there shouldn’t be any issues... However, I never expected this would become the reason for your attacks on 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, shaking off the darkness from his eyes, and gently squeezed the hand resting on his shoulder.
"By the way, Xiaohua, why haven't you said a word about all these ridiculous things happening to you? You could at least complain a little!" Wei Wuxian couldn't help but say.
Well, the focus has shifted.
"I... don't think it's 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 and exclusion in the real world, complaining to anyone for help is useless. Those fleeting hopes only become meaningless illusions, and sometimes they even make the situation worse.
Aside from relying on myself to face it or completely escaping 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, opportunities like this aren't something you come across 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'm going to complain, I should complain to Master Song," I said dismissively.
"Huh? Why? Do we not deserve your trust?" Wei Wuxian exclaimed with an exaggerated look of heartbreak.
"No, it's because that way Master Song will truly understand that I really can't get along with others. Then he won't keep pushing me to go out!" I smiled at him as if it were obvious. "The more situations I encounter, the more reasons I'll have. The more excuses I have to stay in Wailing Hill and avoid people altogether—doesn't that sound 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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