Sheng Yuhong was right beside her and heard every word of the Message Talisman. He could hear the delight in Yunxi's voice, but Wei Yunqing did not see it that way. She felt that Wei Yunxi was blatantly showing off—and she had indeed been shown up.
Wei Yunqing could no longer maintain her expression. For the first time, she took the initiative to leave:
"Senior Brother, Sister Yunxi's successful apprenticeship is a joyous occasion. I need to discuss with the elder brothers and sisters of the clan what gift to prepare, so I'll take my leave first."
"Alright. Go attend to your matters."
Wei Yunqing smiled and cupped her hands, then turned and returned to her small courtyard.
The instant the restrictions descended, the joy Wei Yunqing had feigned vanished from her face. She slapped the table with one palm, and the wooden table instantly fell apart. Gritting her teeth, she muttered:
"Wei Yunxi! You truly are my nemesis. Why do all the good things fall into your lap?!"
The more Wei Yunqing thought about it, the angrier she became. She did not believe she was inferior in any way. In terms of aptitude, she was the best among the eight of them. So why, after nearly ten years in the sect, had she always lagged one step behind Wei Yunxi? Now the other girl had become a Personal Disciple. The gap between them would only grow wider in the future, and that was something she could not tolerate.
Wei Yunqing's eyes shifted as she began making new calculations.
Yunxi had sent Wei Yunqing the Message Talisman precisely to show off—to strike at the other girl's confidence. Even she, with her Three Spiritual Roots, had become a Personal Disciple, while Wei Yunqing had remained without any news. That fact was