Chapter 966 - Chapter 966: Reunited, Wu Wanying Is Done (1)

Chapter 966: Reunited, Wu Wanying Is Done (1)

Si Fuqing paused for a moment, then released her grip, taking two steps back. She laughed lazily, “Sharp as always, Miss Akatsuki.”

She had fought Kusonoki Akatsuki seven times—three times in reality and four times in “Eternity.”

There’s a saying that one’s greatest rival knows them best.

Just by using a bit of her Yin-Yang and Five Elements power, Kusonoki Akatsuki had identified her.

This girl’s way of confirming identities hadn’t changed.

Instead of asking, she preferred direct confrontation.

…

Kusonoki Akatsuki still held the Tsurugi Sword in her right hand. Upon hearing the confirmation, she was stunned for two seconds before a confused expression appeared on her face again. “You’re a woman?”

Si Fuqing replied, “Look at my figure and say that again.”

Kusonoki Akatsuki gave a quiet “oh,” then examined her carefully, saying plainly, “Childish figure.”

Si Fuqing was silent.

Her fists clenched involuntarily.

“Years have passed, and your strength has declined,” Kusonoki Akatsuki said coldly, raising her sword to point at Si Fuqing’s forehead. “Not only has your strength regressed, but you’ve also become younger. Did you practice some Yin-Yang technique to reverse aging?”

As a once-in-a-century genius of the Kusonoki family, Kusonoki Akatsuki had received ample resources, achieving a mastery of the Yin-Yang and Five Elements on par with JI Xingzhi.

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Being two years older than JI Xingzhi, her insights were sharper.

“Let’s say I did practice such a technique,” Si Fuqing replied, “I don’t feel like explaining.”

“Fine.” Kusonoki Akatsuki sheathed her sword, her voice lacked any emotions. “I don’t take advantage of the weak. I’ll wait for you to recover your strength for a proper battle.”

Si Fuqing paused. “If I seduce you, can we avoid the fight?”

Kusonoki Akatsuki gave a faint snort, then swiftly disappeared into the distance.

Si Fuqing rubbed her chin thoughtfully.

Nice person, but too taciturn.

Should she introduce her to her sixth senior brother?

A promising idea.

Si Fuqing adjusted her hat and leisurely walked down the mountain path, soon reuniting with JI Xingzhi.

“Hey, big brother, you’re okay,” JI Xingzhi glanced behind her. “Where’s the kuudere freak?”

“She left,” Si Fuqing replied lazily. “She recognized me. Her strength has greatly improved over the years, but she’s become more combative.”

After all, Kusonoki Akatsuki came from one of the three great evolved being families, carrying the traits of an evolved being.

“No way,” JI Xingzhi gasped. “She recognized you without you even fighting?”

“That’s why she’s a genius,” Si Fuqing nodded. “Wei Chengyun told me they’ve already left. I’ll go check.”

**

On the other side.

The Masters of Yin-Yang in Eastern Mulberry had finished cleaning up and descended the mountain.

Though the nether spirit’s aura hadn’t fully dissipated, there were still some malevolent spirits taking advantage of the situation.

These spirits had no significant cultivation, easily dealt with by protective artifacts without the need for Masters of Yin-Yang.

The descent was smooth until a dark shadow appeared ahead, causing the Masters of Yin-Yang to stop warily.

Seeing it was a person, they relaxed.

“There’s still someone here?” The elder stepped forward to check Wu Wanying’s injuries, gasping, “Yin energy has entered her body; her left hand can’t be saved.”

He could have helped earlier, but after the battle with the neither spirit, their energy was depleted. Now, even walking required support from canes, let alone expelling Yin energy.

A young man also stepped forward, checking her ID. His expression changed. “Uncle Kensho, she’s a student from Great Xia University. We need to get her to a hospital quickly.”

A few days ago, Yu Wu’s show of power at the Takizawa house had spread throughout Eastern Mulberry, leaving the four Yin-Yang families on edge.

If another Great Xia University student had an accident on their turf, what if Yu Wu decided to annihilate them?

The elder shivered at the thought. “Yes, quickly, to the hospital!”

However, they lacked the strength and had to call the Mount Akahara staff for help.

The elder was puzzled.

The nether spirit’s emergence was too much for ordinary Masters of Yin-Yang , let alone regular people. They had cleared the area before dusk.

How did a tourist end up here?

The staff arrived quickly and rushed Wu Wanying to the hospital.

Before leaving, the elder slipped a talisman into Wu Wanying’s clothes.

The talisman dispelled the Yin energy on her skin, and she woke up, her mind still haunted by the terrifying scene before she passed out. She screamed again.

She had narrowly escaped the wandering spirits only to encounter something even more terrifying, which relentlessly pursued her.

Worse, no matter how she tried, she couldn’t leave Mount Akahara, always ending up back where she started.

Wu Wanying frantically retreated, screaming, “Don’t come near me! Stay away!”

The nurses and doctors, surprised by her reaction, tried to calm her. “Miss Wu, it’s okay. You’re no longer on Mount Akahara. This is a hospital. The danger is over.”

Hearing this, Wu Wanying sighed in relief.

She was lucky to be alive and unharmed.

Why had Si Fuqing scared her so much?

As Wu Wanying tried to get out of bed, she realized her left hand was numb, with a faint black mark on her wrist.

The sight triggered more terrifying memories, and she screamed again, ranting incoherently.

“Don’t touch me! Don’t look for me, look for Si Fuqing! It’s all her fault!”

“Miss, please calm down,” a doctor said. “Your hand has necrosis and requires immediate surgery, or the entire arm will be affected. Do you have any family here to sign the consent form?”

Wu Wanying’s lips trembled, her face pale. “Surgery?”

As a medical student, she knew how crucial hands were for a doctor.

Losing her left hand, or even a finger, would mean the end of her surgical career.

She never imagined it would come to this.

Her ears buzzed, and her mind raced.

If only she had listened to Si Fuqing earlier, she wouldn’t be in this mess.

What now?

Wu Wanying took a deep breath.

Fortunately, she had a backup plan. She had changed her thesis to focus on cellular transplantation and could pursue a career in pure research.

Once she secured her patent, she would go to the Western Continent for further studies.

Besides, with her left hand gone, Si Fuqing and the others must have struggled against so many wandering spirits too, right?

She hoped they died, so she could feel a sense of balance.

Wu Wanying closed her eyes, her body trembling.

She wouldn’t lose; she still had a chance to win.

**

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Cai Zhongnian, unable to contact anyone, hadn’t slept well all night.

Upon waking, he saw these trending topics and tried calling Professor Xiang again. This time, the call went through.

“Hello, Ms. Xiang, you scared me to death,” Cai Zhongnian said urgently. “There was an earthquake at Mount Akahara. Are you okay? Did my student find you?”

Professor Xiang’s team had safely left Mount Akahara but decided to visit the hospital that night.

They had scheduled an appointment with the neurology department.

“We’re all fine,” Professor Xiang said after a pause, her voice weary. “But I need to rebuild my worldview.”

For a long time, perhaps even the rest of her life, she would avoid Eastern Mulberry.

The sight of the wandering spirits had left a deep psychological scar, shaking her scientific beliefs to their core.

She was trying to piece them back together.

Cai Zhongnian was puzzled.

How had a simple survey trip turned into a matter of worldview?

But knowing Professor Xiang’s medical team was safe, he felt relieved.

After a few more words of comfort, he called Si Fuqing.

Cai Zhongnian considered flying to Eastern Mulberry himself but was dissuaded by Si Fuqing, so he let it go.

“Teacher,” Lin Qingchen knocked and entered, “Great Xia University has invited you to be a judge for this year’s medical graduate defense.”

Cai Zhongnian looked up, puzzled. “Why specifically invite me?”

“They said there are some promising students this year,” Lin Qingchen smiled. “They want you to assess them and see if any can be sent to the Free State for further studies.”

“Okay,” Cai Zhongnian nodded. “Have the theses been finalized? Send them to me.”

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