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"Would you mind accompanying me to Gusu?"
I was taken aback for a moment, then hesitantly replied, "Uh... I'm afraid that might be difficult..."
"Mian Fei," Song Lan suddenly spoke with a serious tone, "it's time. This is a good opportunity; you should go out and see the world."
"Huh?" I turned to him in shock. "But... but..."
"I have already informed Mr. Han Guang about you and arranged for you to study at Yun Shen Bu Zhi Chu," Song Lan said calmly. "The knowledge I can teach you is limited, and you know I'm not very good at teaching. At Yun Shen Bu Zhi Chu, you'll learn much more and better."
"No, I..." I was about to refuse when he interrupted me firmly.
"You promised me that when the opportunity arose, you would face it head-on without evasion, remember?" He looked at me earnestly. "I believe that the arrival of Young Master Wei and the others is a sign of fate, indicating that there are indeed other places in this world that need you. You shouldn't continue to confine yourself here."
Yes, that's right; those were indeed my words.
I had once bet with myself that I would play dead until a mission came knocking at my door.
And now, the mission had indeed come crashing in.
"But... but studying there must be quite expensive! I only have five coins on me..." I desperately racked my brain for excuses, unwilling to give in.
"Haha, don't worry! I've already discussed this with Master Song. As long as you agree to help me with this favor, I'll cover all your expenses for food and lodging from now on. You won't have to worry about money at all," Wei Wuxian said generously with a smile.
...In the end, isn't Mr. Han Guang still the one footing the bill? I couldn't help but silently complain.
Wait a minute! Has he just cut off all my escape routes?! I opened and closed my mouth in confusion but couldn't find a single word to say.
What on earth is going on? I just took Xuan and Xue out for a moment, and it feels like everything has changed the instant I returned.
Instinctively, I glanced at the System Interface that I hadn't paid attention to in a while, and to my surprise, I saw that the Progress Status had been updated—
The words "Entrust" had replaced the "Daily" that I remembered.
It seems that I can no longer hide away.
"Mian Fei?" Song Lan called out firmly.
"...Is there no turning back?" I muttered, looking down.
"One must keep their word," Song Lan said, lightly patting my shoulder. "I told you not to remain stagnant; gaining more experience is always beneficial for you. Mr. Han Guang is someone you can trust, so there's no need to worry too much."
"Yes, Miss Wei, Yun Shen Bu Zhi Chu is a tranquil place; it won't be frightening. I'm sure you'll adapt quickly," Si Zui chimed in to reassure me.
"...Is there a deadline?" I murmured.
"What?" Song Lan asked.
"I mean, it's not like once I go out, I can't come back, right?" I suddenly looked up at him. "How long will it be? You can't just leave me there and forget about me! I'll be obedient and work hard at learning, but you have to give me a timeframe!"
Song Lan stared at me in silence.
"...When Master sent you out for training, didn't she also not specify when she would awaken?"
"But Master will eventually wake up; don't conflate the two," I said, frowning in displeasure.
After a long moment, Song Lan let out a resigned sigh.
"One year," he agreed. "You must stay for at least a year. During this time, you need to focus on your studies without distractions. Don't waste your time playing around. After a year, come back with results that you can be proud of."
"Uh... that standard seems a bit high..." I couldn't help but grimace.
What does it mean to have results worth boasting about? I should be grateful if I don't end up at the bottom of the class!
However, as long as I can endure for a year, it shouldn't be too difficult...
"I believe you can do it," Song Lan said with a calm smile.
"Well, let me tell you, there's nothing here in Potter's Field; it's incredibly boring. Maybe once you see how interesting the outside world is, you won't want to come back!" Wei Wuxian chimed in with a teasing laugh.
"I'm not like you..." I muttered quietly.
That's the fundamental difference between an I-person and an E-person!
***
"By the way, Mian Fei, where are your parents' graves? Why have I never heard you mention them?" Song Lan suddenly asked.
"Uh..." I glanced discreetly at A-Qing, who smiled briefly before turning her gaze elsewhere.
"...In the illusion, resting in eternal slumber with my master," I replied softly.
"What happened? Weren't you an abandoned child found by Master in the mortal realm?" Song Lan furrowed his brow at my response.
"Well... I wouldn't exactly call it being abandoned; it's just a complicated situation, so I don't feel like explaining..." I scratched my face awkwardly.
"Go on, what happened?" Song Lan insisted.
After hesitating for a while, I let out a long sigh of resignation.
"Um, the people my master found at the border were actually my parents... They seemed to be fleeing from someone. My father had already passed away, and my mother was in labor, so when she saw my master, she sought his help... After bringing them into the illusion, my mother gave birth to me. It was a difficult delivery, and she suffered greatly, so it wasn't long before she passed away too. Before she died, she left me a name and entrusted me to my master, asking him to bury her and my father together... After that, my master followed her wishes and buried them on a hill covered in red flowers, and he gave me the name Mian Fei to commemorate my parents... That's about all I know."
"It sounds like there's quite a backstory there..." Wei Wuxian mused as he stroked his chin. "Since your parents were both from this world, why did your master choose to bury them in another realm instead of returning them to the living world?"
"It was supposedly my mother's request. Their union wasn't accepted by society, which led to their tragic fate. To avoid being separated even in death, she preferred to be buried with my father in the alternate dimension rather than return to the living world," I replied softly.
"Did your master know your parents? Or did she just have a habit of picking up random people?"
"I'm not sure, but I don't think my master knew them. During the time I lived in the illusion, I never saw her bring anyone else back; perhaps it was just a spur-of-the-moment decision," I said uncertainly.
"So you don't know who harmed your parents?" Song Lan asked.
I shook my head. "My master said that if I was interested in my origins, I could investigate on my own later; she wasn't obligated to intervene."
"...Don't you want to know where you came from? Don't you want to avenge your parents?"
"Honestly, no. I don't feel any real connection to it. To me, it's just like hearing a story; it has nothing to do with me." I tilted my head and looked at him. "If I had to force myself into some grand revenge scheme over a story, I'd rather just be an abandoned child without any known parents." Sorry, but I'm just lazy; you can say I'm heartless if you want.
Besides, this is Wei Hua's backstory, so it really has nothing to do with me.
In response, everyone fell silent for a moment, while Wei Wuxian continued to smile leisurely.
"Well, a person shouldn't let hatred control their life unnecessarily, so I think it's quite good that you can think this way," he suddenly snapped his fingers. "By the way, Xiao Hua, didn't Miss A-Qing just mention that you have some kind of token? Would it be convenient for you to lend it to me for a look?"
"Huh? Um..." Why is everyone here so curious about this so-called token?
I hesitated for a moment, but eventually raised my hand to unfasten the necklace and handed it to him.
Wei Wuxian examined the crystal pendant carefully and even held it up in front of Lan Wangji for him to see.
"Any clues, Lan Zhan?"
Lan Wangji silently shook his head.
"Well... although I can't discern much, at least I can confirm that this item does not originate from the Lanling Jin," he said with a smile as he returned it to me. "Thank goodness it's not; otherwise, things would have gotten even more complicated."
So he just wanted to confirm that? I couldn't help but sigh in relief as I put the necklace back on.
"So Miss Wei really isn't the senior's illegitimate daughter..." Jingyi, who was responsible for tending the fire by the campfire, couldn't help but murmur to himself.
The sharp-eared Wei Wuxian heard him and turned around with a playful scold: "I told you you've read too many miscellaneous books! How dare you slander me without any evidence? When we get back, I'll make sure Mr. Han Guang punishes you properly!"
"Ah? No! Senior Wei, spare me! I really didn't mean it!" Jingyi immediately sulked and cried out, quickly begging for mercy.
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