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The deep tolling of a bell echoed softly in the air, gradually spreading outwards, reaching distant corners.
I slowly opened my eyes, my mind hazy as I stared at the unfamiliar ceiling above.
...A dream within a dream?
No, it shouldn't be...
Turning my head to the side, I noticed the faint morning light filtering through the window, subtly illuminating my surroundings.
I sat up in confusion, surveying this entirely strange environment. The furnishings in the room were simple yet elegant; beside the bed stood a screen serving as a partition. A soft blanket covered me, so different from the tattered quilt I had received from the villagers on Wailing Hill. In this chilly spring morning, it made me want to just snuggle in and not move at all.
Confirming that this was a place I had no recollection of... could it be that I had unintentionally crossed over to another realm while unconscious?
Speaking of which, was that just now a dream?
I lowered my gaze to my palm and clenched it a few times.
...Was it really just a dream?
No, it shouldn't be. I believe that even in a lucid dream, it couldn't feel this real! Moreover, I had never successfully experienced a lucid dream; I thought those were merely gimmicks of spiritual courses.
So, although I didn't know why, I must have entered the Otherworldly Illusion again to meet An Yeh, just like before.
However, I had thought that An Yeh had awakened and summoned me back, but she said that was not the case?
So, is it that I mixed everything I had created with reality, causing the system to be forced to overwrite and change repeatedly, which led to my memories and perceptions becoming overly chaotic?
Now, I truly cannot distinguish which pieces of information are original and which are newly fabricated settings...
And An Yeh spoke in such a riddle-like manner, saying a lot but ultimately not answering any key points!
What was it she said at the end? That she would appear if I did something?
What was that elusive word I missed?
“...An Yeh?” I called softly into the air.
All around me was silence, not a sound to be heard.
Hmm, it seems that "calling" is not the obvious answer here.
So, what could it be?
If I give up? If I get hurt? If I dream? If I call for help? Hmm... there are too many possibilities to fill in the blanks.
Never mind, I don’t need her help right now anyway. Besides, she should be watching everything through the water mirror, right? If something really needed her intervention, she wouldn’t just stand by and do nothing.
As for what comes next... for now, let me first confirm what this place actually is!
Reluctantly forcing myself out of the warm bed, perhaps due to having slept too long, my legs momentarily lacked strength, causing me to suddenly fall helplessly to the ground, struggling to get back up.
At that moment, a sound of someone pushing open a door came from the other side of the screen. When the person rounded the screen, they saw me sprawled on the floor in a disheveled state, struggling to rise.
The other person suddenly displayed a look of astonishment.
“Ms. Wei, you’re awake… no, are you alright?” She quickly set the basin of water aside on the cabinet and reached out to help me sit up.
“Ah… thank you…” I replied, a bit breathless, as I awkwardly returned to the edge of the bed and murmured my thanks.
“You just woke up, don’t rush to get out of bed! What if you fall and hurt yourself?” Seeing that I was fine, she turned around to wring out the cloth from the basin and then pressed the damp, cold cloth against my face.
“Ugh…” I shivered suddenly, freezing in place, unsure of how to react as she continued her ministrations.
“But it’s good that you’re finally awake. Hanguang Jun and the others have been very worried about you…” After finishing with my face, she skillfully began to wipe my hands and feet while explaining some recent developments—
In short, this place was a women’s quarters. Due to the strict gender segregation outlined in the thousands of family rules of Yunshen Buzhichu, aside from a few elders, no men were allowed here unless there was a special reason.
Lan Wangji was one of the rare exceptions who could come and go freely.
Although there were many skilled healers in the Gusu Lan clan, for some reason, Lan Wangji had not entrusted my care to anyone else but came himself every day to check on my condition. Sometimes Wei Wuxian would accompany him with his permission, and then the two would leave together with serious expressions.
The girl before me was named Qi Wei. She had been sent by Lan Wangji as my disciple to take care of me. During the time I had lost consciousness, she had been turning me over and cleaning my hands and feet every morning and evening to promote circulation…
Was this a long-term care facility of the Gusu Lan?
I stared blankly at her smiling round face and then glanced at the plain white headband she wore… I vaguely suspected that she might be the girl Wei Wuxian encountered on Mount Dafan.
However, whether it was her or not didn’t matter; what mattered was—
“Um… how long have I been asleep?” I couldn’t help but ask out of curiosity.
"Today marks the seventh day since Hanguang Jun brought you back," she said.
"Seven..." I couldn't help but widen my eyes in shock.
Wait, this is too exaggerated! I remember that the last time I forced Xiao Xingchen into a soul sleep, it only lasted three days!
"Um, Ms. Wei..." Qi Wei asked with confusion, "So something happened on your way to Yunshen Buzhichu? Otherwise, why would you be asleep for so long?"
"Uh... well..." I stiffly replied. "I'm sorry, but I don't remember..."
Sigh, it's really hard to say; I can't just admit that I was simply sleeping!
"I see... Ah, we must inform Hanguang Jun that you are awake!" She quickly gathered the cloth and lifted the water basin, getting ready to leave.
Before she left, she turned back to remind me, "Oh, right! You must be hungry, right? I'll bring you breakfast in a bit. You should rest well!"
"Um, I don't need—"
Unfortunately, she was already gone like the wind before I could finish my sentence, her graceful figure disappearing from sight.
...Could she slow down a bit and actually listen to what I'm saying?
I silently scratched my head in frustration as no one paid attention to me.
I really don't need anything to eat...
Speaking of which, what on earth is going on here?
Xu Ran lowered her gaze, lost in thought.
How could she have slept for seven days straight? No wonder her legs felt so weak.
Her Spiritual Power Value had clearly increased, so logically speaking… wait a minute, could it be that the increase in total value made her self-recovery seem slower in comparison?
If that’s the case, does it mean that if her Spiritual Power Value accidentally dropped to zero again in the future, she would end up sleeping longer and longer?
Wow, this setup is truly a double-edged sword! No wonder An Yeh repeatedly warned her to be cautious, because one careless moment could turn her into a sleeping beauty who never wakes up!
However, if she consumed food immediately after using her spiritual power for replenishment, it should be fine, right?
Hmm, that seems like a good plan. Previously, due to the food shortage on Wailing Hill, she had to conserve what little she had; but now, in this place where food was not a concern, it should be alright.
But then again, there was the worry of overeating and gaining weight, which was quite troubling.
Or perhaps she should only replenish after her Spiritual Power Value had dropped to a certain level, just to be safe? She remembered feeling hungry once it fell below half, so as long as she ate immediately upon feeling hunger…
Huh?
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