[You couldn't help but laugh at her antics, reaching out to gently tap her nose with your finger.]
["Silly girl, what nonsense are you thinking about?"]
["Then why did you have that old man recommend me to Lord Yanting?" Lingsha stared at you stubbornly.]
[You sighed in amusement and explained, "I'm about to enter semi-retirement. You're still so young—do you really plan to follow my example?"]
["I recommended you to Lord Yanting because I want you to continue studying medicine under her. In the Zhuming Alchemy Commission, Lord Yanting oversees the 'Golden Scale Burning Incense' lineage, renowned for its acupuncture, aromatherapy, and moxibustion techniques. These are advanced medical arts you'd hardly ever get to learn on the Luofu."]
["You're still young. The more you learn, the better." You patiently advised her.]
[Only then did Lingsha realize she had misunderstood you. Her face flushed red, and she stammered, "I-I'm sorry, Master. This humble disciple misunderstood. It's just… the thought of not being by your side every day makes me feel a little lonely…"]
[You immediately flicked her forehead lightly with your finger.]
["Don't be so dramatic. It's not like we're parting forever. You can come back from the Alchemy Commission every day. I'll be home most of the time—we'll still see each other all the time."]
["Ehehe~" Lingsha stuck out her tongue and made a playful face.]
[With General Huaiyan's recommendation and Lingsha's exceptional talent, she was swiftly accepted under Lord Yanting's tutelage, beginning her studies in the 'Golden Scale Burning Incense' lineage's unique medical arts.]
[Meanwhile, you quietly began your own plans…]
[Gold will always shine. Lingsha quickly distinguished herself under Lord Yanting's guidance, earning her master's praise and admiration.]
[But as everyone knows, whether in the workplace or in academia, exclusion and bullying are everywhere. To the Zhuming Alchemy Commission, Lingsha—who had crossed the sea of stars from the Luofu—was nothing more than an "outsider."]
[And worse, she had caught Lord Yanting's eye, directly becoming the Dragon Lord's disciple. The flames of jealousy ignited instantly.]
[Soon, someone set a trap, framing Lingsha for stealing precious medicinal herbs from the pharmacy.]
[Having just arrived in Zhuming and with her former master demoted to commoner status due to political strife, Lingsha instinctively avoided complicated social interactions. With no one to speak up for her, she had no way to defend herself.]
[Seeing this, some who didn't know the truth joined in the condemnation, and Lingsha became the target of public criticism.]
[She endured the injustice, but the moment she returned home, she threw herself into your arms, sobbing out her grievances.]
[You didn't say much, simply comforting her. Only after she had calmed down did you speak meaningfully.]
["Where there are people, there will always be conflict. Unless you shut yourself away like me, avoiding all interaction, these things are unavoidable."]
["They want to drag you down to their level. But you have a choice—keep improving yourself, rise above them, step onto a higher stage, and then look down on them from above."]
This philosophy suited Solon's patient temperament well. Revenge wasn't abandoned—it was simply delayed until he stood high enough to crush them effortlessly.
For now, they were the local powers, backed by allies and holding the moral high ground. Fighting them without evidence or support would only waste time and energy. Better to invest that effort into self-improvement.
In simpler terms: Revenge is a dish best served cold.
[Lingsha took your advice to heart and had an epiphany: Living in this world, one couldn't afford to ignore human relations. Before, her master had protected her—now, it was her turn to protect her master!]
[And then… Lingsha suddenly pounced on you.]
["Master~ I suffered so much today. Shouldn't you comfort me properly?" She cooed, her voice dripping with sweetness.]
[As she spoke, she lightly blew into your ear.]
[A warm, fragrant scent filled your nostrils, and your body suddenly felt weightless.]
[Silence.]
[Shouldn't you have been the one taking the lead? Why was it the other way around? This was sheer defiance of the natural order! For a moment, you were at a loss for words.]
[Before you could respond, Lingsha grew so bold that she began tearing at your clothes.]
[Well… you had been buried in tedious experiments for too long. Maybe it was time to relax. You could only console yourself with that thought.]
[The moment you mentally prepared yourself, Lingsha pushed you down…]
[Special scenario triggered. Enter immersive simulation?]
[Yes.]
The next morning.
After a night of madness, Solon sat quietly by the bed, deep in thought.
'Something feels off… Why does it feel like I was the one who got taken advantage of?'
'Wait… I think I know why.'
Solon rubbed the bridge of his nose.
It must have been his "neither rejecting nor initiating" attitude that gave Lingsha the wrong idea, prompting her to take matters into her own hands.
Truth be told, Lingsha had always been fiery and decisive in love and hate.
It was only later, for the sake of social harmony, that she donned a gentle, amiable mask.
Even so, she still struggled to control her temper, often reminding herself—Don't get angry, don't get angry…
Just as Solon figured it out, Lingsha—now refreshed after venting her frustrations all night—woke up and clung to him for another round before leaving in high spirits.
[Lingsha's situation didn't improve. The endless exclusion, cold shoulders, and gossip would have crushed an ordinary girl.]
[But Lingsha's mindset had changed. In her eyes, they were nothing more than clowns unworthy of the stage.]
[As she devoted herself to her studies, her medical skills improved at a pace no one could match.]
[When Lingsha combined Luofu's alchemy with Zhuming's aromatherapy to create her own unique medical art, she effortlessly swept away all doubts and mockery.]
[Even Lord Yanting was astonished by Lingsha's innovations, personally overriding all opposition to promote her to Senior Medical Officer of the Zhuming Alchemy Commission.]
[With the current Chief Medical Officer stepping down, rumors spread that Lingsha was Lord Yanting's chosen successor. Some even whispered that Lord Yanting intended for her to eventually take over as Director of the Alchemy Commission.]
(Note: The Alchemy Commission typically has three roles—Medical Officers (doctors), Alchemists (pharmacists), and Medical Assistants (nurses). The Director is equivalent to a hospital president. Beneath the Director are three department heads. While Medical Assistants hold little authority, the influence of the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Alchemist depends on their specialization. For example, the Luofu excels in alchemy, so their Chief Alchemist wields greater power—which was why Dan Shu, as Chief Alchemist, could control the entire Luofu Alchemy Commission when the Director position was vacant. Zhuming, however, focuses on the 'Golden Scale Burning Incense' lineage's acupuncture and aromatherapy, making their Chief Medical Officer the de facto successor to the Director.)
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