Xu Yuehuai smiled, her eyes sparkling.
After the competition, everyone returned to their respective sects' residences to rest, and the next round of battles would begin the following day. Xu Yuehuai's room was also surrounded by many physicians, all waiting to treat her. Most of them were from Dragon Roar Valley, wanting to see what kind of extraordinary talent Xu Yuehuai possessed to achieve such great success.
These people were all brought by Shangguan Xi. She stood to one side with her arms crossed, quite satisfied with her handiwork. Xu Yuehuai looked helplessly at so many people and said quietly, "I don't need so many people for my injuries. You can all go back."
Everyone came here to see what was special about Xu Yuehuai. Now that they were here, how could they leave so easily? For a moment, no one spoke, and all their eyes were on Shangguan Xi standing to the side.
Seeing this, Shangguan Xi spoke up for them, saying, "They're all here, so why don't you let them take a look at it together? You can't just send them back like this, can you? I've already invited them all here."
Shangguan Xi spoke with a sincere expression, smiling as he looked at Xu Yuehuai. Xu Yuehuai was speechless for a moment. "I really don't need that many people. Other places are still waiting for people. If everyone is here with me, what will happen to the others? Besides, I am an alchemist myself, and I am just as good as a physician. I know a bit about my physical condition, so don't argue with me."
Xu Yuehuai said a lot at once, determined to persuade them to quit.
The people looked at each other, knowing that some of them would have to leave, but no one wanted to go, so no one said anything.
Seeing this, Shangguan Xi didn't dare to continue arguing with Xu Yuehuai. "Alright, alright, then I'll let them all leave, leaving only one person behind."
Xu Yuehuai nodded in satisfaction.
In order not to disturb Xu Yuehuai, the group was first taken outside. Then, without knowing what Shangguan Xi said to them or what decisions she made, only one person remained after they came back in.
An elderly man with black hair tinged with white squatted by the bedside, took out the necessary tools from his medicine box, and began to take Xu Yuehuai's pulse. After only two seconds of placing his hand on hers, he frowned, as if he had something difficult to say. Shangguan Xi, watching from the side, was extremely nervous and wished she could immediately ask what was wrong.
"This..." the old man began to speak slightly, but then stopped himself.
Shangguan Xi quickly asked, "What's wrong? Is there a problem?"
At this moment, the others also arrived at Xu Yuehuai's room, including Nangong Yu and Ji Yaocen, with a little follower named Ming Qing behind Ji Yaocen.
Ji Yaocen looked at Xu Yuehuai intently. If it weren't for helping her, Xu Yuehuai wouldn't have suffered such serious injuries.
The old man took his hand off Xu Yuehuai's wrist and stood up. "I have never seen these pulse patterns before, but I can confirm that there is nothing wrong with this young friend, but the pulse is indeed strange."
The old man pondered deeply, trying to find some clue, but found nothing.
Shangguan Xi's heart pounded with each word the old man spoke, fearing that something might happen to Xu Yuehuai. Fifteen days was still a long way off; this was only the first day. What would happen if something happened to Xu Yuehuai?
Seeing that Xu Yuehuai was alright and that the people in the room clearly had something to say, the old man silently packed his things, turned around, and left the room, leaving the others alone.
Shangguan Qi invited Nangong Yu and Ji Yaocen to sit down, while observing Xu Yuehuai.
She got off the bed and sat at the table. Her wounds were healing very quickly, which was amazing. Fortunately, the others had all witnessed Xu Yuehuai's prowess before, so they didn't show much surprise at this moment.
"We came here to discuss the methods and strategies for the second match. If you're still not feeling well, let's discuss this another time," Nangong Yu said, seemingly considerately.
Xu Yuehuai did not refuse. This matter was of utmost importance. The second match was scheduled to start early the next morning, and everyone only had one night to rest. Starting to discuss solutions earlier would allow them to refine their strategies more effectively.
Xu Yuehuai did not refuse his suggestion. Sitting in the room, her gaze was meaningful. The second competition was to be a team competition, and the person with the highest total score would be the final winner.
This competition tests both the strength of the team and the ability of the individual. If too many people are eliminated in the early stages, a large gap will inevitably be created. If the survivors in the later stages do not have the strength to close the gap, the outcome of the competition will undoubtedly be defeat.
After pondering for a moment, Xu Yuehuai said, "After entering the secret realm, everyone should scatter and search for the light orbs. This will be faster."
Ji Yaocen kept a close eye on Xu Yuehuai's condition. After she said this, Ming Qing offered a different opinion: "But this will increase the chances of being eliminated, and then the advantage will turn into a disadvantage."
Ming Qing's words made sense. She continued, "Moreover, they all act in groups, which greatly increases the chances of any of us being eliminated if we are encountered. There is absolutely no possibility of survival."
Xu Yuehuai did not refute Ming Qing's concerns, but listened quietly before saying, "The rules state that even if someone is eliminated, the number of light orbs they possess will not be transferred; they will be added to the team's total score."
"This also shows that if the other party intends to target someone, they should also consider the issue of time cost. The first way to surpass others is to eliminate everyone else and stay behind to quietly search for what you need. The second way is to compete with others in speed and see who is faster and can find more useful things in the shortest amount of time."
Xu Yuehuai gave a brief explanation, but everyone seemed to understand only partially.
Her face was slightly pale, but her eyes were bright and piercing, as if they held a vast ocean of stars.
The others exchanged glances, and thought that Xu Yuehuai's words made some sense. "But we have never tried this method before. The uncertainty is very high, and no one has ever done it before."
Xu Yuehuai understands that if Qingtao Valley wants to win, it must break with convention and take an unconventional path to achieve victory. This unconventional path is one that no one dares to try in normal times, and she wants to explore this path.
Even if it's risky, so what? As long as we win in the end, isn't this a success? Xu Yuehuai thought to herself.
Taking risks doesn't equal failure; it just means no one dares to try.
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