A day slipped quietly away. The golden sun slowly sank beside the western mountains, and ink-black night gradually shrouded the earth.
Deep within the Rock Cave, in a secluded corner, Chen Mu, Chen Bin, and Chen Shurui sat in a triangle.
Around them, specks of starlight drifted gently as though drawn by some mysterious force, faintly resonating with one another and lending an extraordinary air to the tranquil night.
As time passed, Chen Bin's and Chen Shurui's auras gradually settled. They slowly reined in their internal energy, and a faint flush returned to faces that had been pale from their injuries.
Chen Shurui sighed softly, his voice full of feeling. "I never imagined the Healing Chapter of the Nine Yin Manual would be so remarkably effective at treating internal injuries. No wonder the family considers it required study for every member. It really does have its own unique merits."
At that, Chen Bin replied in his usual cold voice, "That only proves you don't get injured often enough, or that your injuries never amounted to much."
Chen Shurui shook his head with a wry smile. "Brother Bin, you make it sound as though you're always covered in wounds."
Chen Bin merely gave a cold smile. "I'm only stating facts. Unlike you, I don't waste words."
Chen Shurui was briefly at a loss, then grew serious. "We were all badly hurt this time, especially Fifth Brother. He suffered far worse injuries protecting us."
Chen Bin also looked toward Chen Mu, who still had his eyes closed as he focused on circulating his energy to heal. "The Stellar Soul Power of the Big Dipper Art resonates readily between practitioners. Hopefully, Fifth Brother will recover faster."
Chen Shurui nodded. "Right. Let's keep practicing the Healing Chapter too."
The two immersed themselves once more