I don't talk about love with my Martial Sister

Chapter 12

Shang Can hadn't known from the start that Yun Duan possessed the legendary Wuxia Immortal Body. This rare and almost mythical constitution was far too unique, and it was only after their master, Wang Yue, scoured countless ancient texts that she confirmed it. To protect Yun Duan, very few people were informed, and for the longest time, even Shang Can was unaware. All she knew was that her junior sister's aptitude was astoundingly good.

"I'm serious, your junior sister is incredible." Shang Can often heard such praise for Yun Duan from Chu Ming during their conversations. He took many classes and had seen far more disciples than Shang Can. "I've never met anyone who learns that fast—you might get overshadowed."

"That's great news," Shang Can responded, her pride swelling more than if she herself had been praised. "Don't let our small Yuheng Peak fool you; we've all got talent."

"And what's more impressive is that she's hardworking, never skips class, and is loved by the teachers. Any thoughts on that?" Chu Ming teased.

"Well, that's definitely great news," Shang Can repeated, without a hint of suspicion. After all, their master Wang Yue was known for her demanding standards when accepting disciples. She wouldn't have waited twenty years to take Shang Can as her first true disciple, and then only years later accept Yun Duan. Yun Duan's extraordinary talent was necessary to catch Wang Yue's eye.

Shang Can only learned the truth two years after Yun Duan entered the sect.

It was during Yun Duan's first journey down the mountain. Shang Can couldn't help but worry, so she found an excuse to secretly follow behind the group of Qingyu disciples. And, sure enough, trouble arose.

The group was ambushed. Out of jealousy for Yun Duan's exceptional talent, some in the group betrayed her, leaving her surrounded by demons and injured.

Shang Can had fought tooth and nail to save Yun Duan from the demon horde. Even though she was still unaware of Yun Duan's Wuxia Immortal Body at the time, she had a gut feeling that Yun Duan's blood was somehow attracting the demons, driving them mad.

In the chaos, Shang Can fought with all her might, while clumsily trying to heal Yun Duan with healing spells she wasn't yet proficient in. Her heart was racing with worry. Once they broke free from the demon tide, she rushed towards Qingyu, her only thought being to get Yun Duan to safety as soon as possible.

"Shijie, blood—" Yun Duan's trembling voice cut through the chaos, and Shang Can's heart leapt as she looked down in panic.

Ah, it wasn't Yun Duan who was bleeding. It was her own injury. That's fine.

Exhaustion hit her late. Shang Can barely made it to Qingyu's gates, and it was only when she saw Wang Yue rushing toward them that everything went black and she collapsed.

When she awoke, she learned from Wang Yue about Yun Duan's unique constitution. Shang Can was filled with both awe and concern. "That's... that's too dangerous! Can't we get her some kind of, I don't know, armor that makes her invulnerable?"

"There's no such convenient item," Wang Yue replied. "And even if there were, it would only make her an even bigger target."

"But... but..." Shang Can furrowed her brows in frustration. "This is too dangerous. It's not just demons; even humans—especially humans—would be harder to guard against if they found out. What if someone harbors ill intentions toward her?"

"Then you beat them up," Wang Yue said succinctly, clapping her on the shoulder—carefully avoiding her wounds, yet still making Shang Can wince.

"With her gifts come great risks. Yun Duan must grow strong enough to protect herself."