NOVEL WEB Chapter 65: Senior's check-up
"This is not a question I can answer just like that, not because I'm trying to hide something, but rather since I don't have a clue myself. All I can share with you now are just measly assumptions, that can be proved wrong in the nearest future. Are you still eager to hear them?"
While I understand Eve's doubts and curiosity, it's not like I can tell her that I'm in possession of the system! I think it's better to be honest with her about my current capabilities while avoiding the topic of the source of my strength.
"I guess I shouldn't pry too much into this matter then. Don't worry, I can take a hint!"
For some reason, she seems to misunderstand something. Did I elaborate too much on my reasons for keeping my mouth shut? Well, forget that. I guess with the commotion that my outburst made, we are bound to face some annoying people really soon.
"What's going on?! What happened here!?"
Am I some kind of cliched prophet? Well, since it was an intellectual deduction, I can't call myself a seer. But don't you think that the timing is just a little bit off? How could those people arrive exactly when I thought about them? Is this some kind of God's prank?
"We had a little accident while training. Could you bring some physician? While she says that she is okay, I would like to be sure."
Standing up, I turn around and face with three experts that barged into the courtyard. Without even focusing on the energy vision, I can feel their intrusive aura trying to penetrate my innards.
Just from the fact that I was able to even feel their energy roaming through the air meant that they are strong enough for my inner self to be on guard. Considering my strength, I can rather safely assume that they should be somewhere around mind menace or mortal enlightenment level. That also gives me a clue how should I act towards them to not overstep my boundaries!
"An accident? Are you implying that you cased third-grade outburst with just some accident? Did she sleep with your friend or something? Even if that is the case, you shouldn't forget about the dangers of your cultivation going berserk!"
Whoah! Who could've known that instead of being trashed on the spot, my seniors would actually bother to lecture me? While the fact that they instantly pinpointed the source of the disaster that happened despite Eve being the hurt one shows that they were capable of discerning at least a portion of my real strength, I think their reaction proves that they don't see me as equal yet.
"I'm grateful for your guidance, seniors!"
Bidding my hand in front of my chest, I lower my head a bit while formally expressing my gratitude. I never understood why those main characters from the novels were always acting all high and mighty. I can bet that if they were to be put in my shoes, instead of being humble, they would stir even more trouble! How useless!
No matter what, I'm still an intruder to this world. My way of thinking and acting is way different from local common sense. No matter how powerful I'm within this sect, while it might work for now, it would only lead me to a disaster later on!
"I'm deeply sorry for taking even more of your precious time, but I must insist on receiving the help I asked for! I won't be able to rest easy if someone won't examine her properly."
This time, my attitude isn't fake anymore. Eve's wellbeing is a cause of great concern for me right now. No way in hell I will treat it lightly!
"What do you mean about it? If she is unable to drive her cultivation properly, why didn't you bring her to the infirmary already?"
As soon as I requested medical help again, the Senior's face blanked. Probably realising the severity of the matter only now, they instantly rushed to Eve's side. With one of my seniors instantly falling to his knees, he grabbed her hand and closed his eyes for a moment.
"I can drive my…"
Initially attempting to say something, as soon as I felt a vibration of the energy near her, she closed her mouths as if unable to utter a single word. All I could do right now was to watch them trying to find any injuries that I was incapable of treating. Every second that this senior of mine was leaning over her, Bonger's words stating that I can't treat her illness reverberated in my ears. If not me, then hopefully someone more capable will save her!
"She is in a state of shock, but there are no problems with her body outside of that. She can even easily cultivate. To speak the truth, she is doing this as we speak! What's the meaning of this, junior?!"
Wait, what? What is going on? Isn't she sick? If this senior of mine isn't even capable of realising the problem, how dare he lashes at me? What are even his reasons for doing so?
"Wait, senior! While he is insanely talented, he didn't receive formal training yet. As such, he might not know about some of the basics!"
God, this Eve… As soon as she noticed the reactive position that my body took, she instantly brought herself up, cupped her hands and explained the situation. What is the point of avoiding the clash with this kind of incompetent seniors who can only put on airs apparently? While I can't help but admire her attempts to calm the situation down, I can't let them go after their grave mistake of taking her health lightly!
"This outburst is caused by mistake alone. When I tried to stimulate according to the invasive cultivation path, I used a lot more force than I should, forcing his body to react with his entire might! That's also why he is in a fragile mental state right now! Please, don't mind anything he will do or say right now!"
Wait, what? She used too much energy? But looking back, all she did was poke me lightly! My reaction was forced on me because I'm not used to limiting my cultivation to an internal one, making my inner pathways fragile. Does she want to take the blame for this accident on her? There is no way I can allow that!