20 - The Divine Physician’s Overbearing Wife

Banxia Novel Chapter 20 Yan Zhu Guang did not remain unconscious for long. Originally, the turmoil was not severe enough to cause her significant harm. However, she was unable to use her spiritual energy for protection due to the presence of a registered disciple, and she was somewhat exhausted from the repeated disturbances. When Yun Mi Xue arrived, she relaxed for a moment and fell into a deep sleep. During the avalanche's formation, Yan Zhu Guang had already woken and became a bystander to Yun Mi Xue's handling of the registered disciple. Yan Zhu Guang mused that although Yun Mi Xue usually appeared gentle and mild-mannered, when she lost her temper, she was not inferior to anyone. Even the snow collapsed, and she dealt with a disciple who had followed her for quite some time. It was evident that even a kind person was not solely forgiving. After all, Yun Mi Xue came from a distinguished family. Even though she was much more amiable than others from such backgrounds, she would not disrupt inherent principles. The registered disciple had clearly overstepped her boundaries. Failing to fulfill her duties and daring to challenge a Nascent Soul-stage cultivator was dangerous. Such a person staying in Feng Hua Immortal Sect was nothing but trouble, and Yun Mi Xue couldn't afford to tolerate it. Although she was still somewhat softhearted, letting such a person leave might not prevent them from finding another path to rise again, potentially bringing unknown harm to the sect. Yan Zhu Guang sighed to herself, conceding that Yun Mi Xue couldn’t change her nature. Keeping the facade of innocence was better, leaving the darker tasks to her to manage. The droplet of Thousand Skin-Cutting Water remained in the disciple's body. Even if she was too far away to trigger the toxin using her poisonous spiritual energy, once it was depleted, death would not be far for the disciple. From passing out to awakening, Yan Zhu Guang did not make any effort to conceal herself, and Yun Mi Xue, with her acute senses, promptly noticed her state. Despite awakening, Yan Zhu Guang did not open her eyes immediately, making Yun Mi Xue, who had been concerned for her, a bit anxious. Could Zhu Guang distrust her because of He Sheng? If there was a barrier between them, what should she do? Yun Mi Xue felt deeply guilty, knowing she hadn't planned thoroughly and had wronged Zhu Guang. Unsure how to rebuild trust with the young girl who was only familiar with her in the sect, Yun Mi Xue sat by the bedside, somewhat lost in thought. At that moment, Yan Zhu Guang opened her eyes. "Senior Sister." Her voice was a bit hoarse. Yun Mi Xue quickly regained her composure. She spoke to Yan Zhu Guang in a gentle tone, a stark contrast to the icy demeanor she had shown when handling the disciple: "Zhu Guang, how are you?" Yan Zhu Guang shook her head. "I’m fine." She hesitated, feeling slightly embarrassed. "I’m sorry, Senior Sister, for promising not to wander and yet causing trouble." Yun Mi Xue was surprised that the first thing Yan Zhu Guang did upon waking was to apologize. Her expression softened. "Zhu Guang, don’t speak nonsense. It is I who should apologize to you." "I initially thought to have someone look after you, never expecting them to..." Yan Zhu Guang shook her head. "I left without notice. When that sister couldn't find me, I guess she was angry, which is why she was so harsh." "How could that be?" Yun Mi Xue touched Yan Zhu Guang’s forehead, still noticing some warmth but seeing a gradual improvement. "It wasn't your fault. She was at fault. I asked her to tend to you, not to hold such a grudge and poison you." "I’m actually used to it," Yan Zhu Guang murmured. "People I associate with seem to act this way towards me. I've grown accustomed to it." She chuckled. "Senior Sister is the first to treat me so kindly." Yun Mi Xue felt her heart ache, uncertain what Yan Zhu Guang had been through to say she was used to mistreatment. Gently touching her cheek, Yun Mi Xue said, "Silly girl, it’s just that you've had few experiences. In the end, there are more good people in this world." Yan Zhu Guang remained silent, contemplating before saying, "Senior Sister, didn’t you have urgent matters? I’m really fine now. Please attend to them. Don’t worry about me." "The sect matters can’t wait," Yun Mi Xue admitted, conflicted about leaving Yan Zhu Guang alone in the icy abode. Though she thought of taking Yan Zhu Guang with her, it wasn’t appropriate, and Yan Zhu Guang’s health needed rest. She couldn’t afford to drag her around. Yan Zhu Guang continued, "Senior Sister, you don’t need to worry or send anyone to care for me. I can take care of myself, just like I did before." "I wasn’t disobedient on purpose earlier; I was just hungry," she said, patting her stomach. "But I caught a rabbit and had my fill." "Please don’t worry too much about me, not at the cost of your duties. I wouldn’t forgive myself if I delayed anything for you." She reached out from under the blanket to squeeze Yun Mi Xue’s hand, adding, "Moreover, Senior Sister, I found a new cultivation method outside of managing the spiritual fields. Look, I’ve already broken through!" Yun Mi Xue had been so focused on Yan Zhu Guang’s injuries that she hadn’t noticed her cultivation level. Now looking, she couldn't help but be astonished. "Zhu Guang has actually broken through two levels?" In just half a day, Yan Zhu Guang had advanced from the first layer of Qi Refining to the second—an unheard-of speed. The young girl looked somewhat proud. "See, Senior Sister? You can trust me. Please go manage your affairs." Yun Mi Xue gently ruffled Yan Zhu Guang's hair, weighing her options before agreeing. To avoid inconveniencing the elders and bringing trouble to Yan Zhu Guang, she couldn’t linger. "I’ll find time to bring you Fasting Pills. The summit, Snowpeak, is still dangerous. Don’t wander off." Yan Zhu Guang wanted to protest, but Yun Mi Xue added, "If you could withstand the cold, you wouldn’t have fainted earlier." Yan Zhu Guang couldn’t admit she had been pretending, only to accidentally make it real, and so she simply answered, "Oh." "Be good," Yun Mi Xue said, "rest assured, Senior Sister won’t send anyone else to care for you now." Yan Zhu Guang sighed in relief after hearing this. Yun Mi Xue transferred some spiritual energy into her once more: "Stay here patiently and wait for your Senior Sister to return, okay?" "Okay." "If I really can’t make time and you get hungry, there are still some fruit trees in the courtyard. You can pick some for sustenance." After repeating her instructions, seeing that Yan Zhu Guang seemed to comprehend, Yun Mi Xue returned to the main hall for sect matters. Immortal sect affairs couldn’t be delayed. Taking some time to check on Yan Zhu Guang was already somewhat improper; Yun Mi Xue couldn't postpone it further. Once Yun Mi Xue left, Yan Zhu Guang pulled the covers up and closed her eyes. After a while, the system chimed, "Didn't expect the Senior Sister to get angry." "Gentle people are formidable when they get upset." The system hummed, "That registered disciple brought it upon herself." "Who knew there’d be such a person? Host, you've really been through a lot." Yan Zhu Guang chuckled softly, "Blessing in disguise, perhaps?" After the disciple incident, Yun Mi Xue would be more thoughtful about entrusting her to others. This way, she could strategize to always stay by Yun Mi Xue’s side. System: The host's attitude is commendable.