Saving the White Moonlight Chapter 20

Yan Zhuguang was not unconscious for very long.
Originally, this bit of trouble was not enough to injure her too badly. It was only that because the registered disciple was present, she could not use spiritual energy to protect her body. Also, after being tossed around again and again, she was somewhat tired. Later, when Yun Mixue arrived, Yan Zhuguang relaxed for a moment and fell asleep.
When the avalanche formed, Yan Zhuguang had already woken and had listened from the side as Yun Mixue dealt with the registered disciple.
Yan Zhuguang thought that although Yun Mixue usually looked warm and gentle, when she lost her temper, she did not lose to anyone. She had even caused an avalanche. A registered disciple who had followed her for quite a while could be dealt with as soon as Yun Mixue decided. It seemed a good person was not someone who only knew how to forgive.
That was true. Yun Mixue had, after all, come from a great family. Although she was much kinder than people from other great families, she would still not break the rules she should keep.
This registered disciple had clearly crossed the line.
She had not fulfilled the duty of a registered disciple, yet she dared try to point fingers at a Nascent Soul cultivator. Someone like that would only be a disaster if kept in Fenghua Immortal Sect. How could Yun Mixue tolerate her?
Only, Yun Mixue was still a little soft-hearted. If such a person was released, she might not fail to seize another chance to rise again. Who knew what harm she might bring Fenghua Immortal Sect then?
Yan Zhuguang sighed inwardly. Forget it. Yun Mixue’s nature could not be changed. It was fine for her to stay clean like this. These hidden methods could be handled by Yan Zhuguang.
That drop of Thousand-Cut Bone Water still remained inside the registered disciple’s body. Even if the distance was too far and Yan Zhuguang could not control the poisonous spiritual energy to trigger the poison, once the poisonous spiritual energy was used up, that registered disciple would not be far from death.
This time, Yan Zhuguang did not deliberately hide the moment she went from unconscious to awake. Yun Mixue’s senses were very sharp, so she noticed easily.
But after Yan Zhuguang woke, she did not open her eyes right away. This made Yun Mixue, who had been worried about her, somewhat nervous.
Would Zhuguang lose trust in her because of He Sheng? If Zhuguang grew guarded toward her, what should Yun Mixue do?
Yun Mixue blamed herself deeply. She had not thought things through and had made Zhuguang suffer this for nothing.
She felt hesitant and lost, not knowing how she could rebuild trust with the little girl.
In Fenghua Immortal Sect, the little girl was familiar only with her. If even she became someone the girl was distant from, then the little girl would be utterly alone.
Yan Zhuguang had been brought to Fenghua Immortal Sect by her. Yun Mixue felt she had a responsibility toward her.
Thinking about how to open Yan Zhuguang’s heart again, Yun Mixue sat by the bed in a slight daze.
At this moment, Yan Zhuguang opened her eyes.
“Honored Senior Sister…”
Her voice was a little hoarse.
Yun Mixue quickly returned to herself. Her tone toward Yan Zhuguang was very gentle, nothing like the ice-cold tone she had used when dealing with the registered disciple earlier. “Zhuguang, how are you?”
Yan Zhuguang shook her head. “I am fine.”
She hesitated, somewhat embarrassed. “I am sorry, Honored Senior Sister. I clearly promised you I would not run around outside…”
“I caused trouble for Senior Sister.”
Yun Mixue had not expected the first thing Yan Zhuguang did after opening her eyes to be an apology. She froze for a moment, then her expression became even gentler. “What foolish words is Zhuguang saying? Senior Sister should be the one apologizing to you.”
“I wanted to invite someone to come care for you. I did not expect her to…”
Yan Zhuguang shook her head. “I left without permission. When that sister came and could not find me, she must have been angry. That is why she was so fierce.”
“How could that be?” Yun Mixue touched Yan Zhuguang’s forehead. It was still hot. Fortunately, it was slowly improving. “It is not Zhuguang’s fault. She was the one at fault. I asked her to care for you. I did not know she carried such resentment and would treat you so harshly.”
“Actually, I am used to it,” Yan Zhuguang said softly. “The people who spend time with me seem to all treat me with malice like this. I have long been used to it.”
She opened her mouth and smiled. “Honored Senior Sister is the first person who has treated me this well.”
Yun Mixue’s heart tightened. She did not know what Yan Zhuguang had experienced before to make her say she was used to others treating her badly. Yun Mixue touched Yan Zhuguang’s cheek. “Silly girl. You have only experienced too little. In this world, there are still more good people in the end.”
Yan Zhuguang did not answer. After thinking for a moment, she said, “Honored Senior Sister, didn’t you have important matters earlier? I made you worry. Actually, I am already fine. Senior Sister should go handle your work. You do not need to mind me.”
“This…” The matter of the sect master truly kept Yun Mixue from getting away for long. But she also could not feel at ease leaving Yan Zhuguang alone in Ice-Snow Cottage.
She wanted to take Yan Zhuguang with her, but that would not fit the rules. Also, Yan Zhuguang’s current body needed quiet rest. It was impossible for her to run around with Yun Mixue.
Yan Zhuguang continued, “Actually, Honored Senior Sister does not need to worry about me or send anyone else to take care of me. I can take care of myself. It was the same before in Yimiao Sect.”
“Just now, I did not purposely disobey Honored Senior Sister and run out. I was hungry.” Yan Zhuguang patted her stomach. “But I caught a rabbit and already ate my fill.”
“Honored Senior Sister really does not need to worry too much about me. I know Senior Sister is busy. If something is delayed because of me, I will feel bad.”
She stretched a hand out from under the quilt, held Yun Mixue’s palm, squeezed it, and said, “Also, Honored Senior Sister, I found a cultivation method other than tending spiritual fields. Look, I already broke through!”
Yun Mixue had been focused only on Yan Zhuguang’s injuries before and had not paid attention to her cultivation. Now that she looked, surprise inevitably appeared on her face.
“Zhuguang broke through two levels in a row?”
In only half a day, Yan Zhuguang had gone from the first level of Qi Refining to the third level. This speed was simply unheard of.
A little pride showed between the little girl’s brows. “Honored Senior Sister believes me now, right? Hurry and go handle your work.”
Yun Mixue rubbed Yan Zhuguang’s head. After thinking, she still agreed.
To avoid making the elders wait too long and instead bringing trouble to Yan Zhuguang, she could not stay here long. “I will find time to bring you fasting pills. Zhouxue Peak is dangerous in the end. Do not run out casually again.”
Yan Zhuguang wanted to argue, but then heard Yun Mixue say, “If you could truly handle Zhouxue Peak’s cold, you would not have frozen unconscious earlier.”
Yan Zhuguang could not say that she had been pretending earlier and had only accidentally turned the fake into the real later. She could only answer, “Oh.”
“Good.” Yun Mixue said, “Do not worry. Senior Sister will not send anyone else to care for you again.”
Yan Zhuguang let out a breath of relief after hearing that. Yun Mixue sent another thread of spiritual energy into Yan Zhuguang. “Stay here obediently and wait for Senior Sister to return, all right?”
“Mm.”
“If Senior Sister truly cannot get away and you become hungry, there are a few fruit trees in Senior Sister’s courtyard. You can pick fruit to fill your stomach.”
After reminding Yan Zhuguang several times, and seeing that she seemed to have listened, Yun Mixue finally returned to the council hall.
The matters of the immortal sect could not be delayed either. Taking time out to come care for Yan Zhuguang was already somewhat improper. Yun Mixue could not delay any longer.
After Yun Mixue left, Yan Zhuguang tugged the quilt around herself and closed her eyes.
After a while, the system floated out and said, dazed, “I never thought Senior Sister could get angry too.”
“A gentle person is truly frightening when angered.”
The system snorted. “That registered disciple asked for it.”
“I did not expect there to be someone like that. Host, you really suffered.”
Yan Zhuguang laughed softly. “When the old man lost his horse, how could one know it was not a blessing?”
After the matter with the registered disciple, Yun Mixue would have to think much more carefully before handing Yan Zhuguang to someone else. She would not decide so easily again.
This way, Yan Zhuguang could plan to fight for staying by Yun Mixue’s side all along.
The system: Host, your mindset is truly good.