Chapter 229

Chapter 229 – Two Ends of the Scale 10

“Is there really no danger?” Kuixing asked.

Yu Hansue snapped out of her thoughts with effort and managed to lift the corners of her lips. “Saying there is absolutely no danger would be lying. No one can say they are completely safe, but the situation I am facing now is comparatively safer. Furthermore…” She lowered her voice further, “I have become an Awakened and can protect myself now. The wounds on my body aren’t significant; it’s just the part that was amputated that is somewhat troublesome… If not for fearing that Aunt and Uncle might notice something off, I could have left the hospital by now.”

“What about when you go to college to study clinical medicine?” Kuixing asked.

“I can switch my major,” Yu Hansue said, “There are always more solutions than problems. I won’t give up on my life.”

“If you have a plan and a goal, I’m reassured.” Kuixing gazed at her. “Don’t force yourself.”

“Didn’t you mean to say that line to me?” Yu Hansue looked at her in puzzlement. “Compared to me, you’ve been putting in much more effort. Beyond this game, in real life, you’ve also always been more determined and strategic.”

Kuixing struggled because she had no support, no parents to look after her, no instructions from mom and dad on how to proceed. While Yu Hansue did have her parents to some extent, children with and without parental support are worlds apart.

But now Yu Hansue didn’t have those anymore… Her safe haven had vanished.

“Did you not ask what my Extraordinary Abilities were?” Yu Hansue asked, “This is a Superpower! Something we fantasized about during our middle school days.”

Kuixing smiled slightly, continuing along her thoughts. “What is your Extraordinary Ability?”

Yu Hansue’s gaze shifted to the hospital room door. It was already shut with a glass observation window, under which hung a curtain half-drawn. Kuixing immediately understood and went to pull the curtain taut.

Yu Hansue raised her arm, pulled down the bandage, revealing skin scarred by burns, and said, “Look carefully, Xinxin.”

Suddenly, her body began to transform marvelously,

horribly twisted and grotesque wounds healed rapidly before her eyes. Cells multiplied, wounds formed crust, the blood crust darkened, peeled off; new pink flesh and scarring appeared underneath the skin. Gradually, the pinkness of the new skin returned to normal, and the scars became smoother…

In just ten seconds, Yu Hansue completed the process from wound healing to scar recovery, as if time were sped up!

If she willed it, she could instantly regain full health. Lying in the hospital was not due to her injury, but out of fear of being detected.

“I adjusted the healing of my body injuries two weeks ahead; two weeks from now, the wounds will be fully healed. An Awakened person’s recovery rate far surpasses ordinary humans, almost surpassing human limitations.” Yu Hansue moved her intact arm lightly—however, her right arm lacking fingers had not regenerated any. “Unfortunately, regenerating lost limbs requires at least an S ranked Awakened and highly active cells. But perhaps someday, I’ll regenerate my fingers like a gecko.”

Kuixing was greatly amazed, “But what if a nurse sees…”

“Worry not,” Yu Hansue said.

As she spoke, Yu Hansue’s body experienced another change.

The healed arm reverted to its original damaged state with uneven scars and crust appearing. The crust disappeared, and once more, the unhealed burn wound, oozing pus, reappeared on her arm.

This scene resembled a reversed video clip, imbued with uncanny and unsettling effects.

Yu Hansue fiddled with the watch dial and the wheel of time, becoming a time manipulator. She decided it would accelerate or reverse.

Yu Hansue wrapped her arm again with gauze, whispering, “That’s my ability. So don’t worry about me—my abilities are quite potent. Even in danger, I wouldn’t die.”

“All things come at a cost; do you remember this?” Kuixing said, “The stronger the ability, the greater the side effect. What is the cost of yours?”

“Of course, I remember,” Yu Hansue said, “Yet now, nothing is beyond my limits.”

It wasn’t because she could handle the costs but because she didn’t care about them at all. Kuixing keenly sensed this.

“It’s not just your words—your entire demeanor has changed.”

“I’ve always had great faith in you,” Yu Hansue replied.

Kuixing sighed, glanced at her phone to check the time.

“Do you need to hurry off somewhere?” Yu Hansue asked astutely.

“I need to get medical records and file for leave.” Kuixing said, “I can’t afford to spend more energy.”

“Mm, I was going to suggest that you take a break. Too much pressure can be harmful, but how will you handle it?” Yu Hansue muttered, “fake ones can be done online…”

“Don’t worry, there are plenty of ways. This is just a minor issue,” Kuixing assured her.

Yu Hansue’s mobile and SIM card were destroyed in a fire, making it impossible for her to personally replace them. She was now using a new SIM given by her family members. Kuixing only had time to check on her situation recently, having been preoccupied with the arrival of the Dark Realm. Kuixing kept her updated contacts handy for immediate communication.

She walked to the ward door and waved at Yu Hansue.

Yu Hansue waved back, watching her leave.

…

After Kuixing left, Yu Hansue returned to bed, gazing silently at the ceiling.

Her aunt and uncle, busy with work, hired temporary caregivers when they couldn’t visit. Yu Hansue didn’t need these caregivers, but she had to maintain appearances.

Taking the phone from her bedside, Yu Hansue skillfully entered a website, logging into the player forum for the game “Crimson Soil,” switching to its backend, where a new message awaited in the private messages section. Written in English:

“The goods you requested have been secured—a high-level Heterogeneous Blooded. In the Second World, he consumed an ample dose of Divine Blood, boosting his Superpower to B-Rank. Is this level satisfactory?”

Yu Hansue replied, “Can you find a higher-rated one?”

“Aren’t you trying to make things difficult? Is this level so unsatisfactory to you?” The response was blunt, “Even if I found one, it’d be hard to control enough to bring him across the land to hand over the goods. This B-Rank is already pushing it because his body is deteriorating from consuming too much Divine Blood, and will likely undergo noticeable changes within a week, leading to death.”

Yu Hansue paused on the screen for a moment, “Then let it be him. When will you deliver him to me?”

“Three days.”

“That’s too long.”

“Gathering takes time, friend.”

Yu Hansue pondered, “Alright then, as soon as possible.”

“You seem pressed for time,” the reply was sardonic, “Are you suffering from tremendous bodily trauma?”

Yu Hansue’s face turned stern, glaring at the screen, “Mind your own business.”

“Fine, see you in three days.” The other said, “Don’t forget, Depriver 9908.”

“I will honor the agreement. Hope you do too, Depriver 777.” Yu Hansue finished typing.

The other responded, “Call me Augus.”

Yu Hansue closed her phone without addressing the last message.

Depriver 777, Augus. His personal section “Seven” required members to be Deprivers.

Yu Hansue was a Depriver, after a lengthy deliberation, she joined his group and communicated with Augus. They mutually exploited each other, Augus seeking certain ends through her, while she sought advantageous bargains with him.

It was a win-win scenario.

Yu Hansue suspected that Depriver 777 was not delivering simply. He aimed for more important tasks.

She did not care what he wanted, nor did she concern herself with Augus’s desires. She merely sought to gain immense power within her fleeting safety period.

A single S-Ranked Wheel of Time was insufficient; she needed more to preserve herself.

Yu Hansue browsed posts silently. Later, a message popped up on her phone:

Kuixing: “It’s handled. I’m heading back to school.”

Yu Hansue’s expression brightened instantly, replying with a smile, “Great, leave on a good note!”